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0931February I1, 2008 OFFICIAL RECORD AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE III, "FIRE CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING THE 200b EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 817 AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS ua~ARnOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article Xl, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code to provide for the safety of the citizens of Southlake; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety has recommended certain amendments to the International Fire Code, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: Section 1. That Article III of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Southlake, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE Sec. 15-12b. Adoption of 2006 Edition of the International Fare Code, The City of Southlake hereby adopts the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F and G, published by the International Code Council, Inc, save and except such portions as aze deleted or amended by this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. Sec. 15-127. Amendments. That the 20061nternational Fire Code, as adopted herein, is hereby amended as provided in Exhibit "B" incorporated herein and attached hereto for all purposes of this ordinance. The City of Page 1 of 26 Southlake, Texas may from time to time determine that additional local modifications to the Fire Code aze necessary and appropriate to meet the unique needs of the City of Southlake, Texas. To effectuate these local modifications, the City Council shall enact individual ordinances amending this Ordinance, fully setting forth the change to be made in the Fire Code. These amendments shall be consolidated as Exhibit "B" to this Ordinance. Section 2. Public Record. The material contained in Exhibits "A" and "B" to this ordinance shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances, but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. Section 3. Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a sepazate offense. Section 4. Cumulative Clause. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of another ordinance, in which event the conflicting provisions of the other ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Severability Clause. It is hereby declazed to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections aze severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgement or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since they would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of the unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. Section 6. Savings Clause. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Article III, Chapter 15 "Fire Code" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Southlake, Texas, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting such code which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. Section 7. Publication. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish in the official newspaper of the City of Southlake, the caption, penalty clause, publication clause and effective date of this ordinance one time within ten days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. Page 2 of 26 Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law but not before April 1, 2008, and it is so ordained. APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS ~~ DAY OF _, 2008. MAYOR .3;. , ~s,, °-~ ;'`~. ATTEST: "g~~~ °°° ~~: », sn ~~~, ~~~ ~ .~ CITY SECRETAR ®`. ~~ °' ,. APPROVED ECOND~A~DFhI`G THIS ~ DAY OF ~}~(,Q(~ , 2008. MAYOR ATTEST: ~ ~ ° ~ ~,'~ / J ~ i A ,v . ~, t'` ;~,, CITY SECRE wry ~r_ ,w~" ag9" API~OV T~R~AI~,~~~~.I~~"`Y: if ?'3wd CITY ATTO EFFECTIVE: Q(',h ~,~ Page 3 of 26 EXHIBIT "B" LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Fire Code are hereby amended as follows: (Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type is text inserted. Nfled-#~eupe . After each code amendment a reason is given in parentheses. The reason is not a part of the code, but is given to aid in understanding the code. Note: Fire sprinkler code provisions for single-family dwellings and duplexes maybe found in the International Residential Code. Section 101.1; Change to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Southlake, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code." ***Section 102.1; add #5 as follows: 102.1 Construction and design provisions. 5. The provisions of this code apply to buildings built under the IRC and IBC. (Reason: To clarify that the fire safety provisions of the fire code do apply to all construction.) **Section 102.4; change to read as follows: 102.4 Application of beildiRQ other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable ,and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the International Building Code, shall be made in accordance therewith. (Reason: Clarification of requirements and that the IFC also applies to new residential construction.) **Section 102.6; change fo read as follows: 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Cade as adopted. (Reason: To be consistent with the State of Texas, other referenced codes must be specifically adopted.) Page 4 of 26 Section 103.1, 103.2 and 103.3 Change to read as follows: Section 103.1 General. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention. The Division of Fire Prevention is herebv established as a division of the Department of Public Safety of the City of Southlake and shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. Section 103.2 Appointment. The Code Official in charae of the Division of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Director of Public Safety on the basis of proper qualification as required by the City of Southlake. Section 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and the concurrence of the Fire Chief, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Section 105.6 Change as follows: Section 105.6.0 Required operational permits. The code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.34 Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.47 is hereby rescinded and Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.34 is adopted as follows: Section 105.6.1 Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Section 105.6.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks (AGST) Section 105.6.3 UST and AGST removal or Temporary out of service Section 105.6.4 Changing UST contents Section 105.6.5 Trench Burning -Clearing Land/Rubbish Section 105.6.6 Fireworks (certified events only) Section 105.6.7 Dry Cleaning Operations, non-flammable liquids Section 105.6.8 Dry Cleaning Operations, flammable/combustible liquids Section 105.6.9 Explosives or Blasting Agents, use of Section 105.6.10 Hazardous Materials (Storage, dispense, use of) Section 105.6.11 Highly Toxic Pesticides (storage, use of) Section 105.6.12 High-Piled Combustible Storage Section 105.6.13 Tire Storage Page 5 of 26 Section 105.6.14 LPG, 25-119 WGC Section 105.6.15 LPG, 120 -1,999 WGC Section 105.6.16 LPG, 2,000 < WGC Section 105.6.17 LPG fueled vehicles/equipment in assemblies Section 105.6.18 Spraying and Dipping Operations Section 105.6.19 Battery Systems Section 105.6.20 Private Agency License Inspection/Certification Section 105.6.21 Asbestos Removal Section 105.6.22 Malls, covered Section 105.6.23 Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations Section 105.6.24 Pyrotechnic material Section 105.6.25 Cut Tree in Public Building Section 105.6.26 Controlled Access Gates Section 105.6.27 Circus, Carnivals, Fairs Section 105.6.28 Pipeline Operations Maintenance or Excavation Section 105.6.29 Candles- Open Flame, Use in Assembly Areas Section 105.6.30 Parade Floats Section 105.6.31 Refrigeration Equipment, us of special type Section 105.6.32 Speed Bumps/Humps in Fire Lane Section 105.6.33 Garages-Auto Equipment Maintenance/Repairs Section 105.6.34 Compressed Gases, Use of ***Section 106.2; add Sections 106.2.1 and 106.2.2 as follows: 106.2.1 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their duly authorized agent to notify the fire code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code. 106.2.2 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the fire code official. The fire code Page 6 of 26 official upon notification shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Anv portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the fire code official. (Reason: Clarifies that it is the permit holders responsibility to notify the fire code official when the installation is ready for appropriate inspection and before covering up any work.) Sec. 109.3 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 109.3 Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall be subject to a fine not exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 !$2.000.00) DOLLARS for each offense, and each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. Sec. 111.4 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 111.4 Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine not to exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 !$2,000.00) DOLLARS for each offense, and each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. **Section 202; amend de0nition of Fire Watch as follows: FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the fire code official, for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department. (Reason: Clearly defrnes options to the fire department for providing a fire watch.) ***Section 202; add definitions as follows: ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Anv system capable of providing identification of each individual alarm-initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and as descriptive as possible to specifically identify the location of the device in alarm. The system shall have the capability of alarm verification. ANALOG INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Anv system capable of calculating. a change in value by directly measurable quantities !voltage, resistance, etc.) at the sensing point. The physical analog may be conducted at the sensing point or at the main control panel. The system shall be capable of compensating for long-term changes in sensor response while maintaining a constant sensitivity. The compensatian shall have a preset point at which a detector maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The sensor shall remain capable of detecting and transmitting an alarm while in maintenance alert. Page 7 of 26 CITY shall mean the Citv of Southlake,_Texas CODE OFFICIAL The Fire Marshal is the designated authority charged by the Director of Public Safety with the duties of administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative. FIRE CHIEF shall mean the City of Southlake Chief of Fire Services. FIRE LANE shall mean fire apparatus access road FIRE MARSHAL See Code Official HIGH-RISE BUILDING A building having any floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) or three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. (Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.) MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical CodeT"" as adopted by this jurisdiction. SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on aself-service basis. STANDBY PERSONNEL Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction. (Reason: To provide definitions for terms used elsewhere in the code.) '"""`Section 307.2; change to read as follows: 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code ofFcial in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning a-l~er~#+re. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Examples of state or local law or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited to the following: 1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and/or restrictions. 2. State, County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning. 3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official. **Section 307.4; change to read as follows: 307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than a8 300 feet (~a-24A 91 440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within aA 300 feet (~48 91 440 mm) of any structure. (exceptions unchanged) Page 8 of 26 **Add Section 307.4.3 to read as follows: 307.4.3 Trench Burns. Trench bums shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance with Section 307.2. **Section 307.5; change to read as follows: 307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the ... {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.) ***Section 308.3.1; change to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open-flame cooking and heatinst devices. _pen-flame cooking devicesl charcoal grills, outdoor fireplaces and other similar devices used for cooking. heating or any other purpose shall not be spar-atedaocated or used on combustible balconies, decks, or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. (Reason: Decrease fire risk in multi-family dwellings and minimizes ignition sources.) ***Section 308.3.1,1; Amended to add the following exceptions: Exceptions• 1. One- and two-family dwellings may have containers with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds (9.08 kg) (nominal 8 pound (3.632 kg) LP-gas capacityl with an aggregate capacity not to exceed 100 Ibs (5 containers). 2. Other residential occupancies where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, may have containers with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds (9.08 kg) (nominal 8 pound (3.632 kg) LP-pas capacityl. with an aggregate capacity not to exceed 401bs (2 containers). (Reason: To clarify allowable limits for 1 8 2 family dwellings, and allow an expansion for sprinklered multi-family uses. Clarification and defines container size residences are allowed.) ***Section 401.3; add Section 401.3.4 as fol/ows: 401.3.4 Fire Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. (Reason: Places the responsibility of the business or property owner to maintain their fire alarm systems in Page 9 of 26 approved condition. Allows the enforcement of prohibition of false alarms". Replaces language lost from the 1997 Code) .~..~~~~ **Section 503.1.1; add the following sentence to the first paragraph: Except for single- ortwo-family residences the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure. (Reason: Recognizes that the hose lay provision can only be measured along a pathway that is wide enough for fire fighter access.) **Section 503.2.1; change fo read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than28-24 feet (68811 7315mm ,except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than n~:3 14 feet (4267 mm). Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced. provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. Exception: Fire Apparatus Access Roads may be reduced in width with approval of the Fire Code Official. **Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows: 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations. ** Section 503.2.3 is changed and 503.2.3.1 is added to read as follows: 503.2.3 Surface. All weather surface shall be asphalt or concrete. Fire lanes shall be designed t_o support a minimum 75,000 Ib. GVW load. Suborade shall be stabilized per engineers report. Concrete fire lanes shall be a minimum five (5) inches inch thick 3600 psi concrete 5'/i sack concrete reinforced with #4 rebar on 18 inch centers. Asahalt fire lane shall be minimum six (6) inches thick. Drive aparoaches shall be minimum six (6) inches 3600 PSI 5'/z sack concrete with # 4 rebar on 18 inch centers both ways on chairs. Section 503.2.3.1 Private Access Easements shall be built to city street standards. (Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in fire fighting is increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section 503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus size, this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency. Amendments to 503.2.3.1 to provide a standard for private access easements. Page 10 of 26 **Section 503.3; change to read as follows: 503.3 Marking. Striping signs, or other markings, when approved by the code official, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Striping, signs and other markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. (1) Striaina -Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines white letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the stnping shall be on the vertical face of the curb. (2- Suns -Signs shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE° or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12A wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6'6") above finished tirade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief. (Reason: Establishes a standard method of marking.) """Section 503.4; change to read as follows: 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times. (Reason: As originally worded, it implied that vehicles could be parked in the marked fire lane and not be in violation if the minimum width is still maintained. Current accepted enforcement practice is to require all of the marked fire lane to be maintained clear and unobstructed.) *~"`Sections 505.1and 505.2; amend to read as follows: 505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. ee Ordinance #441 for specific addressing requirements. 505.2 Street or Road Signs. Streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs. Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new Page 11 of 26 roadways allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs. All public and private street signs shall indicate hundred blocks. (Reason: To identify hundred blocks for Ememency Responders. .~ **Section 508; shall be amended by adding the following section: 508.5.7 Required Installations. This section provides the minimum hydrant requirements. Whenever the fire flow requirements of Appendix C require additional hydrants then are also required The location number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and approved by the Fire Code Official. Afire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of a fire department connection. Maximum spacing of Fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the following distances: Occupancy Unsprinklered Sprinklered _R-3 and U Occupancies 400 feet 600 feet All Others 300 feet 600 feet Hydrants shall be provided at all intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between intersections as prescribed above measured as the hose would be laid. Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roads which meet the requirements of Section 503.2. ***Add Section 511 Emergency Radio Communications fo read as follows: SECTION 511 EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 511.1 Signal strength in buildings. In all new and existing buildings in which the type of construction or distance from an operational emergencv services antenna or dispatch site does not provide adequate frequency or signal strength as determined by the code official, the building owner shall be responsible for providing the equipment, installation and maintenance of said equipment in a manner to strengthen the cadio signal. The radio signal shall meet the minimum input /output strengths according to the emergencv radio_system's provider and system manager. (Reason: Ensure proper communication inside the building during emergency operations.) **Section 704.1; change to read as follows: 704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in effect at the time of construction but regardless of when constructed, not less than as specified in Table 704.1. Page 12 of 26 (Reason: Provides standard minimum protection retroactively, but clarifies that this section is not to be used to reduce higher protection levels that were required when originally constructed.) '"~`'` Section 807.4.3.2 and Section 807.4.4.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception• Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler svstem installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area. (Reason: This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers.) ***Section 901.6,1; add section to read as follows: 901.6.1.1 Standaiae Testing. Building owners/managers must utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to test and certify standpipe svstems. In addition to the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 applying to standpipe svstems, the following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required every 5 years: 1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of standpipe svstem. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements for the different ivpes of standpipe systems. 2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable of flowing water through the standpipe, the contractor shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumping svstem (as approved by the fire code offiaal) to each FDC, and flow water through the standpipe svstem to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection functions property. There is no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that check valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves on the svstem. 3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25. 4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall install such caps for all FDC's. Contact the Fire Marshal for additional information. 5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, the contractor shall place a blue tap (as per "Texas Administrative Code, Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department of Insurance, Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC &34.720. Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag°) at the bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. An example of this tag is located at the end of this SOP. The tap shall be check-marked as "Fifth Year" for Type of ITM, and the note on the back of the tap shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test' at a minimum. 6. The contractor shall follow the procedures as required by "Texas Administrative Code. Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department of Insurance. Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC" with regard to Yellow Tags and Red Taos or any defiaencies noted during the testing, including the required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (Fire Marshal). Page 13 of 26 7. Additionally records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25. 8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions. 9. Contact the Fire Marshal for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this fire fighting equipment All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an approved cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by the fire code offcal. (Reason: IncrBases the reliability of the fire protection system and re-emphasizes the requirements of NFPA 25.) **Section 901.7; amend to read as follows: 901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and the code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. (Reason: Gives Fire Chief more discretion. Requires adoption of definition amendment in Section 202.) **Section 903.2; delete the exception. (Reason: These areas pose a fire risk to the structural integrity of the building.) ***Amend section 903.2.7 to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area. See IRC ordinance for sprinkler reauirements for dwellings constructed under that code. (Reason: To make code user aware there are other requirements in the iRC.) **Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows: 903.2.8.3 Sell-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a one-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment. Page 14 of 26 (Reason: Fire departments are unable to inspect these commercial occupancies and are unaware of the contents being stored.) **Section 903.2.10; amend title and 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4 thru 903.2.10.6 as follows: 903.2.10 All occupancies except s~rouos R-3 and U. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1 through 903.2.10.1.3. (Reason: Current title of windowless stories in all occupancies does not currently cover alt the subsections listed and referenced.) 903.2.10.3 Buildings over 66 35 feet in height An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509, that is located 55 35 feet (6410 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions: 2. Open parking structures in compliance with Sectian 406.3. (Reason: Lower height threshold for sprinklers reduces demands on fire fighters.) 903.2.10.4 Hioh-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter 23 of the International Fire Code to determine if those prOVISiOnS app1Y. (Reason: Reference to Fire Code for special conditions.) 903.2.10.5 Sarav Bocrths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishinct system. (Reason: Reflects local practices. Consistent with regional amendments to IFC 903.2.10 and 903.2.10.5) 903.2.10.6 Buildins~s Over 6.000 sq ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings over 6.000 sg. ft. For the purpose of this provision, fire waifs shall not define separate buildings. For this section only, area measurement shall be based on outside dimensions of exterior walls exclusive of ven# shafts and courts without deduction for corridors stairways, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns or other features. The floor area of a building or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above, For upper level attic type rooms, areas where the ceiling height is less than five feet (5' 0°) shall not be considered. Unfinished space framed to permit future expansion of floor area shall be considered as part of the area. Joists designed to support floor loads shall be assumed to be for future area. Exceptions: 1.Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3. 2. Building regulated under the international Residential Code as amended. (Reason: Lower area threshold for sprinklers reduces demand on fire fighters. Detail added to explain more precisely how areas are to be figured.) Page 15 of 26 **Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic A~teHaatis sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such ...{bulk of section unchanged} ...because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the code official. 3. Generator and trans#ormer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having afire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. ~: (Reason: Gives more discretion to code official. Protects locations where fire risks are poorly addressed.) **Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph fo read as follows: Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the respective standards: however, every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. (Reason: To define uniform safety factor.) Section 903.3.8; add the following: 903.3.8 Fire Deaartment Connection Lock. All fire department connections shall be secured with a Knox Locking Fire Department Cap. **Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the Central station upon tampering. (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 905.9.) ***Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows: The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof Page 16 of 26 horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department connection. (Reason: Fire department connections are not always located at the riser, this allows the fire department faster access.) **Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows: 903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1504. (Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 1504.) **Section 905.2; change to read as follows: 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psis and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm. (Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements.) ***Add Section 905.3.8 and exception to read as follows: 905.3.8 Buildins~ Area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story. Class I automatic wet or manual wet standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 mm) of travel, vertically and horizontally. from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access. Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic drY standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14. (Reason: Allows for the rapid deployment of hoselines to the body of the fire.) ""`Section 905.4, item #5; change fo read as follows: 5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with atwo-way hose connection located either .. . {remainder of paragraph unchanged} .. . (Reason: Reduced the amount of pressure required to facilitate testing, and provides backup protection for fine fighter safety.) ~'`Secfion 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisorysignal at the Page 17 of 26 central station upon tampering. (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.) **Add Section 907.1.3 fo read as follows: 907.1.3 Desis~n Standards. All alarm svstems new or replacement serving 20 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection svstems. Alarm svstems serving more than 40 smoke detectors or more than 75 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection svstems. Exception: Existing svstems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code. as adopted. exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 1 S months of permit application. (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) *"`*Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows: 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy. (Reason: Increases the requirement is changed to be consistent with Group B requirement.) **Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection svstem shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings. whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one buitdinq for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm svstems. (Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements. Further, to define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the purposes of alarm systems.) '"""`Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows: 1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler svstem. 1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age. see Section 907.2.6.) (Reason: Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility requirements.} Page 18 of 26 **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floors used for human occupancy located more than ~ 55 feet 06816 764 mm) or three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. (Reason: To correct per definition of high-rise. Consistent with regional amendment to IBC 907.2.12.) **Section 907.2.12, exception 4f3; change fo read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code1 when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas. (Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not excepted from automatic fire alarm system requirements.) **Section 907.4; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type. (Reason: Consistent with local requirements.) *** Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows: 907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices. All initiating circuit conductors shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between supply and return circuit conductors. IDC Class "A" Style D; SLC -Class °A" Style 6; NAC -Class °B" Style Y. The IDC from an addressable device used to monitor the status of a suppression system may be wired Class B, Style B provided the distance from the addressable device is within 10-feet of the suppression system device. (Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers.) **Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows: 907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have floors located more than ~ 55 feet (~6A 16 764 mm) or three stories above the ... {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Consistent with high rise definition as amended.) (Reason: Correct definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions.) ***Section 910.1; Amend exception 2 to read as follows: Page 19 of 26 2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, autenaatis-only manual smoke and heat vents shall r~e~be required within these areas. (Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event.) ***Section 910.2; Add subsection 910.2.4 and exceptions to read as follows: 910.2.4 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows: 1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) in single floor area. Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials. 2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3 and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials or Class 2 or 3water-reactive materials as required for ahigh-hazard commodity classification. Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials. (Reason: Maintain the current level of protection as outlined in the 2003 Code.) ***Tab/e 910.3; Change fhe title of the first row of the table from "Group F-1 and S-1" to include "Group H" and to read as follows: [F] TABLE 910.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFT CURTAINS AND SMOKE AND HEAT VENTSe OCCUPANCY DESIGNATED MINIMUM MAXIMUM VENT- MAXIMUM MAXIMUM GROUP AND STORAGE DRAFT AREA AREATO- SPACING DISTANCE COMMODITY HEIGHT CURTAIN FORMED BY FLOOR- OF TO CLASSIFICATION (feet) DEPTH DRAFT AREA VENT VENTS (feet) CURTAINS RATIOc CENTERS FROM (square feet) (feet) WALL OR DRAFT CURTAINSb (feet) Group F-1 H - 0.2 X H 50,000 1:100 120 60 and S-1 but > 4 (Balance of table remains unchanged) {footnotes remain unchanged} (Reason: Consistency with the amendment 910.2.4 to include Group H) ***Section 910.3.2.2; Add second paragraph to read as follows: The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at feast 100 degrees (F) (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the Page 20 of 26 temperature ratinct of the sprinklers installed. (Reason: Specifies a temperature range at which smoke and heat vents should activate in sprinklered buildings to ensure that the sprinkler system has an opportunity to activate and control the fire prior to vent operation.) '"""`Section 912.2; add a sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: Section 912.2 Location. (Paragraph unchanged) ...The Fire Department Connection shall be located within100 feet of a fire hydrant. ***Section 913.1- Add second paragraph and exception to read as follows: When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior ire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. - 8 in. in height, regardless of anv interior doors that are provided. A kev box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1. Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be provided with. equivalent firs resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire code official. Access keys shall be provided in the kev box as reauired by Section 506.1. (Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requiremen# allows access without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump room interior access door during a fire event. The exception recognizes that this will not always be a feasible design scenario for some buildings, and as such, provides an acceptable alternative to protect the pathway to the fire pump room.) **Section 913.4; add a second paragraph to read as follows: The fire-pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power", "phase reversal" and "pump running" conditions by supervisory signal on distinct circuits. ***Section 1004.1.1; Delete exception as follows: 1004.1.1 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1. For areas without fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor assigned to the occupancy as set forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use. t ~ (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each Page 21 of 26 of the exits of a building that serves ,awn (stories st (where the floor surface is located more than ~5 55 feet 0916 764 mm) or three stories above the lowest level of fire ... {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Consistent with high rise definition as amended and clarify only one floor need be above the threshold.) '"`"'Section 1028.2; change to read as follows: 1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency .Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official. (Reason: Maintain a current level of protection as identified in the 2003 and provide firefighter safety.) '"`"Section 1504.4; change to read as follows: 1504.4 Fire Protection. New and existing spray SpFay booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system ... (n:mainder of section unchanged} ... (Reason: Consistent protection in all spray booths.) ***Section 2204.1; change to read as follows: 2204.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sestien'~ '-moo: the following: 1. Conducted by a qualified attendant: and/or, 2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant: and/or 3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with Section 2204.3. At any time the qualified attendant of item #1 or #2 above is not present, such operations shall be considered as an Unattended self-service facility and shall also comply with Section 2204.3. (Reason: Allows a facility to apply the attended and unattended requirements of the code when both are met.) **Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High Plied Combustible Storage" to read as follows: Any building exceeding 6.000 sg.ft. that has a clear height in excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet. shall be considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified. a fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height. (Reason: To provide protection for worst-case scenario in flexible or unknown situations.) Page 22 of 26 ***Table 2306.2; replace text of "footnote j" to read as follows: j. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers only manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas. (Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event.) **Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows: 3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 3304 and 3308. 2. . 3: The use of fireworks for approved display as allowed in Section 3308. 4: ... (Reason: Restricts to approved displays, which is consistent with local practice.) **Section 3302; change the definifion of "fireworks" to read as follows: FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, efdetonatiom-and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein. (Reason: Increased safety from fireworks related injuries.) ** Section 3403.2.2; add new section to read as follows: 3403.2.2 Fire Protection. An approved deluge water foam extinguishing system shall be installed and maintained on all loading facilities and on all unloading facilities. **Section 3403.6; add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems. **Section 3404.2.11.5; add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping, systems. (Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in underground applications.) **Section 3404.2.11.5.2; change to read as follows: Page 23 of 26 3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems ... (bulk of provision unchanged} ... and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 3404.2.11.5.3. (Reason: Reference to Section 3404.2.11.5.3 amendment.) **~4dd Section 3404.2.11.5.3 to read as follows: 3404.2.11.5.3 Drv sumac. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 6 inches in diameter shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a paint 12 inches below the average grade of the excavation to around level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide a samplina sump at the comers of the excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps. Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers, a .minimum of finro are required. (Reason: Provides an economical means of checking potential leaks at each tank site.) ** Section 3404.2.9.5.1 changed to read as follows: 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited on land located in the following zoning districts: all residential districts, including SF-1A, SF-1B. SF-30. SF-20A, and SF-20B, Single Family Residential Districts;" "RE, Single Family Residential Estate District;" "AG,"Agricultural District: "MF- 1, Two Family Residential District:" "MF-2. Multiple Family Residential District:" and "MH, Manufactured Housing District:" "HC, Hotel District:" "0.1 and O-2, Office Districts;" "C-1, Neighbofiood Commercial District;" "C-2L focal Retail Commercial District;" "C-3, General Commercial District:" "C-4, Arterial Mall District;" "B-2, Commercial Manufacturing District:"and any "PUD. Planned Unit Developement District."S-P-1. Detailed Site Plan District."and P 2, Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use permitted in any of the above-refennced districts Such storage is permitted on land zoned within the following zoning districts: "B-1, Business Service Park District;" "l-1, Licrht Industrial District:" "l-2, Heaw Industrial Distrrct,~" and °`GS. Community Service District."or on land zoned for certain S-7-1 or S-P-2 ©istncts with the approval of the Fire Chief. **De/ete Section 3406.5.4.5 and replace with the following: 3406.5.4.5 Commercial. industrial, governmental or manufacturing. Dispensing of Class 11 and III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial. industrial, govemmental or manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided such dispensing operations are conducted in accordance with Sections 3406.5.4.5.1 through 3406.5.4.5.3. 3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements. 1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct mobile fueling. 2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The site plan must indicate: a. all buildings, structures, and appurtenances on site and their use or function; b. all uses adjacent to the property lines of the site Page 24 of 26 c. the locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent watervvays or wetlands; d. information regarding slope natural drainage curbing impounding and how a spill will be retained upon the site property; and, e. The scale of the site plan. The Code Official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and/or days during which mobile fueling operations are allowed to take place and speck locations on a site where fueling is permitted. Mobile fueling operations sha8 be conducted in areas not generally accessible to the public. Mobile fueling shat! not take place within 15 feet (4.572 m) of buildings, property lines, or combustible storage. 3406.5.4.5.2 Refuelins~ Operator Requirements. 1. The owner of a mobile fueling operations shall provide to theJurisdiction awritten response plan which demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill, carry out appropriate mitigation measures; and to indicate its process to properly dispose of contaminated materials when circumstances require. 2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 385 and Local, State and Federal requirements. The tank vehicle's specific functions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor vehicle fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle including the back and both sides. 4. Afire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC shall be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location. 5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type. 6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than 100 feet (30.48m) in length. 7. Absorbent materials. non-water absorbent pads, a_10 foot (3.048 m) long containment boom, an approved container with lid, and anon-metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon fuel spill. 8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a count-back switch, limiting the amount of a single fueling operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1893 L) between resettings of the limit switch. Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut-off device capability where the operator constantly carries the shut-off device which, when activated. immediately causes flow of fuel from the tanker to cease. 9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in the event of a fire, leak, or spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing company and shall be made available to the Code Official upon request. 10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling operations shall have in their possession at all times an emergency communications device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergency. 3406.5.4.5.3 Operational Requirements. 1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended and operated only by designated personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels. 2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions shall be taken to assure ignition Page 25 of 26 sources are not present. 3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations. 4. Night time fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas. 5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic from driving over the delivery hose and between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle being fueled. 6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning lights shall be in operation. 7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off. 8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to moving the tank vehicle. 9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or unauthorized discharge occurs. (Reason: Provides clarity and organization of the site, operation and use requirements.) **Add Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows: 3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair. Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural pas service is not available, portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kgl water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet. Article I. (Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means ofregulating the use ofportable LP- Gas containers in these situations.) **Sectlon 3804.2; add an exception #2 to read as follows: Exceptions: 1_{existing exception unchanged} 2. Except as permitted in 308.3 and 3804.3.2. LP-pas containers are not permitted in residential areas. Article II. (Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means ofregulating the use ofportable LP- Gas containers. References regional amendment to IFC 3804.3.2.) **Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows: 3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural gas service is not available. LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed devices. Such containers shall not exceed 250-gallon water capacity. See Table 3804.3 for location of containers. (Reason: Allows for an alternate fuel source.) END OF AMENDMENTS Page 26 of 26 INVOICE Preview Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 400 W.7TH STREET Invoice Number: 294286601 FORT WORTH,TX 76102 RECEIVED (817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 2/16/2008 Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 FEB 2 6 1OU8 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 2/29/2008 Bill To: PO Number: no po CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 29428660 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Attn Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 2/16/2008 Description Location Col Depth Linage MU Rate Amount CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Notice is he I3580 1 100 100 LINE $0.81 $81.00 Sales Discount ($5.00) Misc Fee RECEIVED $5.00 MAR - 3 2008 Net Amount: $81.00 OFFICE OF CITY SECRETARY .f. CHRISTY L.HOLLAND ;I MY COMMISS EXPIRES July 31,ION 2008 THE STATE OF TEXAS County of Tarrant Before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor,Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star- Telegram,published by the Star-Telegram, Inc.at Fort Worth,in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the ove named paper on the listed dates:BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM (817)390-7501 c Signed jsx SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,THIS Tuesday, F bruary 9, r Notary Public Thank You For Your Payment Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 294286601 Invoice Amount: $81.00 PO Number: no po Amount Enclosed: $ I fx CITY OF A SEUTH- '`F8 Notice is hereby given �. (� by the City Council 4�n of the City of Southlake, Texas, that a public hearing VG •will be held on March 4, 2008,at 5:00 p.m. or immediately fol- lowing the Work Session, during the Regular City Council meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers of Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake Texas. Purpose o� the public hearing is to consider the sec- ond reading of the following ordinance: • ORDINANCE NO. 931 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEX- AS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTI- CLE III,"FIRE CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEX- AS BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNA- TIONAL FIRE CODE; REPEALING ORDI- NANCE NUMBER 817 AND REPEAL- ING ALL ORDI- NANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING REG- ULATIONS GOV- ERNING CONDI- TIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLO- SION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMEND- MENTS THERETO; PROVIDING A PEN- ALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CU- MULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEV- ERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAV- INGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE. Section 2. Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who vi- olates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2 000.00) for all violations involving zoning,fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than five hun- dred dollars ($500) for all other viola- tions of this ordi- nance.Each day that a violation is per- mitted to exist shall constitute a sepa- rate offense. City of Southlake Lori Payne City Secretary INVOICE Preview Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 294874861 FORT WORTH,TX 76102 (817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 3/7/2008 Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 3/31/2008 Bill To: PO Number: NO PO CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 29487486 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Attn BELINDA WILLIS Publication Date: 3/7/2008 Description Location Col Depth Linage MU Rate Amount CITY Legal Notices CITY OF SOt ORDNLAKE AN EH NO. 931 1 85 85 LINE S0.81 $68.85 AN ORDINANCE OFF of this ordinance THE CITY OF shall be fined not SOUTHLAKE, TEX- more than Two 7/� ^ /}�^ Sales Discouni AS, AMENDING Thousand Dollars ,( 1 $5 00 CHAPTER 15, ARTI- ($2,000.00) for all `•i—•`..•�..I Y t.-✓✓✓ ) CLE III,"FIRE CODE" violations involving OF THE CODE OF zoning,fire safety or OF ublic health and Misc Fee THE ORDINA CES CITY OF sanitation, including $5.00 SOUTHLAKE, TEX- dumping or refuse, AS BY ADOPTING 1 and shall be fined not MAR 2 0 2008 THE 2006 EDITION1 more than five hun- OF THE INTERNA- dred dollars ($500), TIONAL FIRE CODE; for all other viola- REPEALING ORDI- tions of this ordi- 817 NANCEA NUMBER nance.Each day that OFFICE OF CITY S�CI T "°"nt� $68.85 817 AND REPEAL- a violation is per- r ING ALL ORDI- matted to exist shall F NANCES IN CON- constitute a sepa- FLICT HEREWITH; rate offense. PRESCRIBING REG- PASSED AND AP- ULATIONS GOV- PROVED THIS THE ERNING CONDI- 4th DAY OF MARCH, TIONS HAZARDOUS 2008, DURING THE TO LIFE AND REGULAR CITY ._1 PROPERTY FROM COUNCIL MEETING. ..•""••.. FIRE AND EXPLO- MAYOR: Andy t er.I�1 :. CHRISTY L.HOLLAND SION; PROVIDING Wambsganss FOR THE ADOPTION ATTEST: Lori Payne, I i' *' MY COMMISSION EXPIRES OF LOCAL AMEND- City Secretary 1 .fru,k k-- MENTS THERETO; •.',+i•••{*.• July 31.2008 -'d PROVIDING A PEN- '•••4f•. 11 ALTY CLAUSE; w AMP. PROVIDING A CU- THE STAT: PROVIDING CAASEV- County Of T. PROVIDING A SAV- INGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR'1 Before me, PROVIDING BeforeANAE D for said County and State,this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor,Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star- Telegram, • FECTIVE DATE. elegram,Inc.at Fort Worth,in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and say that the Section o Penalty attached cli Ayern, rmlorlent was published in th ve named paper on the listed dates: BIDS&LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM (817)390-7 corporation who vi- olates, disobeys, omits, neglects refuses to comply with or who resists Signed the enforcement of any of the provisions SUBSCRIB BEFORE ME,THIS Tuesday,Marc 11, 0 Notary Public Thank You For Your Payment Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 294874861 Invoice Amount: $68.85 PO Number: NO PO Amount Enclosed: $