0762ORDINANCE NO. 762
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OFSOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY
ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF TH E UNIFORM FIRE CODEVOLUMES
1 AND 2; REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 572; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY
FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE VOLUMES 1 AND 2, WITH CERTAIN
DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND/OR ADDITIONS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
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 XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 1997 Edition of the Uniform 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 Uniform Fire Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Article Ill of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Southlake, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
Sec. 15-126. Adoption of Uniform Fire Code.
The City of Southlake hereby adopts the Uniform Fire Code, Volumes 1 and 2,
including Appendix Chapters I-C, II-B, II-C, II-E, II-F, II-H, II-J, Ill-A, Ill-C, IV-B,V-A, VI-E,
both publislaed by the International Fire Code Institute, and the whole thereof, save and
except such portions as are deleted or amended by this ordinance, and the same are
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
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Sec. 15-127. Amendments.
The following sections of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted in Sec. 15-126, are
hereby amended as follows:
Section 202-A, the addition of the following definitions:
ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM is any 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 alarm verification.
ANALOG INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM is any
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 compensation shall have a preset point at
which a detector maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The
sensor shall remain capable of detectin9 and transmitting an alarm while in the
maintenance mode.
Section 204-C, page 1-11, the addition of the following definition:
CITY shall mean the City of Southlake, Texas.
Section 207-F, page 1-14, the addition of the following:
FIRE CHIEF shall mean the City of Southlake Chief of Fire Services.
FIRE LANE shall mean fire apparatus access road.
Section 214-M, page 1-18, the amendment of the definition of "Mechanical Code, "to read
as follows:
MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical CodeTM as adopted by this
jurisdiction.
Section 220-,S, page %24, the addition of the following definition:
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY shall mean real property designed and used
for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage and removing personal
property on a self-service basis.
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Section 90f.4.1, page 1-27, is amended to read as follows:
901.4.1
General. Marking of fire apparatus access roads, addresses and fire
protection equipment shall be in accordance with Section 901.4 and Section
902.2.3.
Section 902.2. 1, page 'I-27, is amended to read as follows:
902.2.1
Required access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion
of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction
when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first
story of the building is located more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from fire
apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the building or facility. The path of measurement shall be along a minimum
of a 10 foot wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the
structure. See also Section 902.3 for personnel access to buildings. Fire
lane and access easements shall be provided to serve all buildings through
parking areas, to service entrances of buildings, loading areas and trash
collection areas, and other areas deemed necessary to be available to fire
and emergency vehicles. The Fire Chief is authorized to designate
additional requirements for fire lanes where reasonably necessary to provide
access for fire and rescue vehicles.
EXCEPTIONS:
When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system, the provisions of Sections 902.2.1 and 902.2.2
may be modified by the chief.
When access roads cannot be installed due to location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar
conditions, the chief is authorized to required additional fire protection
as specified in Section 1001.9.
When there are not more than two Group R. Division 3, or Group U
Occupancies, the requirements of Sections 902.2.1 and 902.2.2 may
be modified by the Fire Chief.
More than one fire apparatus road shall be provided when it is determined
by the chief that access by a single road might be impaired by vehicle
congestion, condition of terrain, climate conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
For high-piled combustible storage, see Section 8102.6.1.
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For required access during construction, alteration or demolition of a building, see
Section 8704.2.
Section 902.2.2. 1, page 1-27 is amended to read as follows:
902.2.2.1
Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 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.
Vertical clearances or widths shall be increased when, in the opinion of the
chief, vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus
access.
Section 902.2.2.2, page 1-28, is amended to add the following sentences after the first
paragraph:
902.2.2.2
Surface. All-weather surface shall be asphalt or concrete. Fire lanes shall
be designed to support a minimum 65,000 lb. GVW load. Subgrade shall
be prepared to a density of not less than 95% as determined by Standard
Proctor. Concrete fire lane shall be minimum five (5) inch thick 3000 psi
concrete reinforced with #3 rebar on 18 inch centers. Asphalt fire lane shall
be minimum six (6) inches thick. Drive approaches shall be minimum six
(6) inches 3000 PSI concrete with #3 rebaron 18 inch centers both ways on
chairs.
Section 902.2.3, page 1-28, is amended to read as follows:
902.2.3
Marking. Either approved striping or signs shall be provided and maintained
for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the
obstruction thereof or both.
(4)
Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of
red traffic paint six inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The
words "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch white letters with
a one inch stroke centered on the red stripe at 25 foot intervals on the red
border markings along both sides of the fire lanes.
(2)
Signs -If signs are used, the signs shall read "FIRE LANE NO PARKING"
and shall be 12 inches wide and 18 inches high. Signs shall be painted on
a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than two
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inch lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the
bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches above finished grade. Signs
shall be spaced not more than 50 feet apart. Signs may be installed on
permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 903.4.2, page 1-29 is amended to read as follows:
903.4.2
Required Installations. 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 Chief. A fire 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
R-3 and U Occupancies 400 feet
All Others 300 feet
Unsprinklered
Sprinklered
600 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 902.2.
Section 1003. '1.2, page 1-32, is amended to read as follows:
1003.1.2
Standards. Fire Protection systems shall comply with the appropriate
Uniform Building Code Standards and National Fire Protection Association
Standards. (See UBC Standard 9-1).
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not covered by the Building Code
shall be approved and installed in accordance with approved standards.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic
water-supply main when approved by the building official, provided the
domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the
combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such case, the sprinkler
system connection shall be made between the public water main or meter
and the building shutoff valve, and there shall not be intervening valves or
connections. The fire department connection may be omitted when
approved. {balance of Exception #2 to remain unchanged}
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3. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies four stories or less
may be in accordance with the Building Code requirements for residential
sprinkler systems. (See U.B.C. Standard 9-3.)
4. Automatic sprinkler systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes may be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 9-7.
5. Where sprinklers are installed in electrical rooms, they shall be separated
from the building's main sprinkler system by a pre-action valve. This valve
shall be connected to fire detection device(s) in the electrical room. Sprinkler
piping shall remain dry until the fire detection device activates and opens the
pre-action valve. Detection devices shall have a minimum temperature
rating of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkler head(s) shall be of a type to
remain closed until sufficient heat is present to open them. The sprinkler(s)
shall have a minimum temperature rating of 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sprinkler heads in electrical rooms shall be protected with a listed guard over
the head. Sprinkler heads may be installed in electrical rooms without the
pre-action valve, fire detection device and guard if approved tamper-proof
sprinkler heads are installed in place of standard heads. 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 § psi margin of safety.
Section 1003.1.3, page %32, is amended to read as follows:
1003.1.3
Modifications. When residential sprinkler systems as set forth in the
Building Code (see UBC Standard 9-3) are provided, exceptions to, or
reductions in, Building Code requirements based on the installation of an
automatic fire-extinguishing system are not allowed. Allowable tradeoffs for,
or increases in, Building Code provisions based on the installation of an
automatic fire-extinguishing system are not allowed.
EXCEPTION: Reductions are allowed for the fo[lowing provisions:
Section 708.3.1.1.3 of the Building Code, draft stops in floor-ceiling
assemblies.
2. Section 708.3.1.2.1 of the Building Code, draft stops in attics.
3. Section 708.3.1.2.2 of the Building Code, draft stops in attics.
Section 1003.2.2, page 1-33, item 5, is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.2
All occupancies except Group U occupancies. Except for Group U
Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed:
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In every stow or basement of all buildings when the floor area exceeds 1,500
square feet (139.4 m2) and there is not provided at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2)
of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet (15 240
mm) or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the stow or basement on at least one side
of the building. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 30
inches (762 mm). Such openings shall be accessible to the fire depar[ment from
the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue
cannot be accomplished from the exterior.
When openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of
such story is more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from such openings, the story shall be
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, or opening as specified
above shall be provided on at least two sides of an exterior wall of the stow.
If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from
openings required in Section 1003.2.2, the basement shall be provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
At the top of rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms. Chutes extending
through three or more floors shall have additional sprinkler heads installed within
such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler heads shall be accessible for servicing.
In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled. See also Article 33.
in protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in Article 2. See also Article
28.
Throughout all buildings with a floor level, other than a penthouse in compliance
with Section 1511 of the Building Code, that is located 35 feet (10688 mm) or more
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
EXCEPTION: Open parking structures.
In any building used for high-piled combustible storage with a clear height
exceeding 15', see Section 8101.
In all new and existing spray booths and spraying rooms.
EXCEPTION: A spray booth existing as of the effective date of this ordinance shall
have 12 months from the effective date to comply with the requirements of this
section.
Throughout any building over 6,000 square feet. For the purpose of this subsection,
area separation walls shall not be considered as forming separate buildings.
Calculation of square footage shall based upon the following:
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a. For dwellings, only the conditioned living space, as defined by the Uniform
Building Code, shall be considered.
For other buildings, the total floor area, as defined by the Uniform Building
Code, shall be considered.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Any dwelling for which a building permit application has been submitted as
of the effective date of this ordinance is not required to add sprinklers. Such
dwellings may be expanded or remodeled without meeting the requirements
of this section.
Any dwelling for which a building permit application is submitted after the
effective date of this ordinance and which is enlarged, so long as the
increase in square footage of conditioned living space does not exceed 20
percent of the size of the existing dwelling.
Section 1003.2.6.4 is added to read as follows:
1003.2.6.4
Group H, Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangars shall be classified by
Group and Type* and shall be provided with a fire extinguishing system as
specified by UBC Standard 9-4.
(*Note: Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9-4 shall
be for use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the
construction type used in conjunction with any other provision of this code.)
Section 1003.2.9, page 1-34, is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.9
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout every apartment house two or more stories in height or
containing three or more dwelling units, every congregate residence two or
more stories in height or having an occupant load of more than 10, and every
hotel two or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms.
Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in the
dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
Section 1003.2.10, page 1-34, is added to read as follows:
1003.2.10
Self-service storage facilities. 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, and have a one-hour fire-rated occupancy separation wall installed
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between every storage compartment.
Section 1003.2.11, page 1-34, is added to read as foflows:
1003.2.11 Group S, Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangers shall be classified by
Group and Type*, and shall be provided with a fire-extinguishing system as
specified by UBC Standard 9-4.
*Note: Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9-4 shaft
be for use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the
construction type used in conjunction with any other provision of this code.
Section 1003.4, page 1-34, the amendment of subparagraph 4.4 as foflows:
1003.4.1 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions
4.4 Other approved fire-protection equipment is installed in such areas.
Section 1004.3, page 1-35, the third paragraph is amended to read as follows:
1004.3 Location of Class I Standpipe Hose Connections.
There shall be a two-way outlet above the roof line on every standpipe when
the roof hasa slope of less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3%
slope).
EXCEPTION: Where the stairway extends to the roof, the two-way outlet
may be located at the topmost floor landing.
Section 1004.3, page 1-35, is amended to add a new paragraph to read as foflows:
1004.3 Standpipe Requirements.
Ail class I standpipes shall be:
1. Water filled at all times, or
2. Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with
a high/iow alarm.
Section 1007.2.4. l, page 1-36, is amended to read as follows:
1007.2.4 Group E Occupancies.
1007.2.4.1 General. Group E Occupancies shall be provided with fire alarm systems
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in accordance with Section 1007.2.4. Group E Occupancies shall be
provided with an approved manual fire alarm system. In Division 3
occupancies, system smoke detectors shall be installed in all rooms used by
children .... (balance to remain unchanged}
Section 1007.2.12.2.1, page 1-38, is amended to read as follows:
1007.2.12.2.1
General. Occupancies having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire
alarm system and a communication system in accordance with
Section 1007.2.12.2.
EXCEPTION: Open parking garages which comply Section 311.9 of
the Building Code.
Section 1007.2.12.2.3, page 1-38, adds a fourth paragraph to read as follows:
1007.2.12.2.3
Emergency voice alarm-signaling system.
Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate an alarm
signal on the alarming floor, the floor above, and the floor below and
identify on an annunciator the zone or address from which the alarm
signal originated.
Section 1007.2. 12.2.4, page 1-38, is amended to read as follows:
1007.2.12.2.4
Fire department communication system. A two-way, approved fire
department communication system shall be provided for fire
department use. It shall operate between the central control station
and elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency standby power rooms, fire
pump room and inside stairways at each floor level.
Section 1007.2.12.6, page 1-38, is amended to read as follows:
1007.2.12.6
Corridors in office uses. When required by the Building Code for
corridors in lieu of one-hour corridor construction, smoke detectors
shall be installed within office corridors in accordance with their listing.
The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas
served by the corridor. (See UBC Section 1004.3.4.3, Exceptions 4
and 6.)
Section 1007.3.1, page 1-39, add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
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1007.3.1 Design Standards
All alarm systems, new or replacement, serving 50 or more alarm actuating
devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving
more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating
devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
EXCEPTION: Systems existing on the effective date of this ordinance need
not comply unless the total system remodel or expansion initiated after the
effective date of the ordinance, exceeds 30% of the square footage of the
building. When the cumulative square footage of a building remodeling or
expansion exceeds 50% of the size of the existing building, the building must
comply within 18 months of permit application.
Section 1007.3.3.1, page 1-39, adds an item no. 3 to read as follows:
1007.3.3 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes.
3. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type.
Section 1007.3.3.8, page 1-39, is added to read as follows:
1007.3.3.8
Wiring. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the
failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not
interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All systems
shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between
supply and return loops. Initiating Device Circuits (IDC): Class "A", Style E
- Signaling Line Circuits (SLC): Class "A", Style 6 - Notification Appliance
Circuits (NAC): Class "B", Style X.
Section ?007.3.3.9, page 1-39. is added to read as follows:
1007.3.3.9
Flow detectors and electronic monitoring. 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 15 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe
systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a trouble signal atthe central control station
upon tampering. The fire-pump system shall also be supervised for "power
available", "phase reversal" and "pump running" conditions by trouble signal
on distinct circuits.
Table 1004-A, page 1-40 is amended to be as follows:
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Table 1004-A. -Standpipe Required Systems
OCCUPANCY NON- BUILDING~ SPRINKLERED 2B3UILDINGS
SPRINKLERED .
x304.8 for mm Standpipe Hose Standpipe Hose
x 0.0929 for m2 Class Requirement Class Requirement
5 Groups I; H; B; S; II Yes I No
M; F, Division I
Occupancies less
than 4 stories in
height but greater
than 20,000 square
feet per floor6
Section 1'102.3.1, page 1-41, is amended to read as foflows:
1102.3.1
General. Open burning shall be conducted in trenches with approved
equipment and in accordance with Section 1102.3 and Ordinance No. 545.
Open burning shall also be conducted as required by other governmental
agencies regulating emissions.
EXCEPTION: Recreational fires shall comply with Section 1102.4 and
Ordinance No. 545. Approved bonfires shall not be required to be trench
burned.
Section 1102.6, page %42, is added to read as follows:
1102.6
Grills or Hibachis at R-1 Occupancies. All fixed or podable grills or
hibachis at Group R, Division 1 occupancies shall, when in use, be a
minimum of ten (10)feet from any structure and not on or under any portion
of the structure.
Section 4502.8.1, page %91, is amended to read as follows:
4502.8.1
General. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by approved automatic fire-extinguishing systems. Such systems
shall be extended to protect exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts and both sides
of dry filters when such filters are used. For installation of automatic
sprinklers in ducts, see the Mechanical Code.
Section 5204.5.2, page 1-726, is amended to add a new paragraph to read as follows:
5204.5.2
Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. For land located within the
following zoning districts, the aggregate capacity of any one installation of
CNG shall not exceed 183,000 cubic feet. (5 181 974 L): all residential
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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;" certain office and commercial districts, including "HC, Hotel District;"
"O-1 and 0-2, Office Districts;" "C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District;"
"C-2, Local Retail Commercial District;" "C-3, General Commercial District;"
"C-4, Arterial Mall District;" "B-2, Commercial Manufacturing District;" and
any "PUD, Planned Unit Development District," "S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan
District," and "S-P-2, Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use
permitted in the above-referenced districts. This requirement is for the
protection of heavily regulated or congested commercial areas,
This limit does not apply in "B-l, Business Service Park District;" "1-1, Light
Industrial District;" '%2, Heavy Industrial District;" and "CS, Community
Service District or any S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District," S-P-2 Generalized
Site Plan District which includes one of the foregoing uses.
Section 7701.7.2, page 1-150, is amended to read as foflows:
Section 7701.7.2, Limitations. Storage of explosive materials is prohibited unless
approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 7801.3.1.1, page 1-159, is amended to read as fellows:
7801.3.1.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited.
Section 7802.3, page 1-159, is amended to read as follows;
7802.3
Prohibition. The storage, use and handling of fireworks are prohibited
unless approved by the Fire Chief.
EXCEPTION: The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in
Section 7802.4.
Section 7902.2.2, page 1-172, is amended to add a new paragraph to read as follows:
7902.2.2.1
Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class
I and Crass II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
in 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; ....O-1 and 0-2, Office Districts; .... C-1, Neighborhood
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Commercial District;" "C-2, Local Retail Commercial District;" "C-3, General
Commercial District;" "C-4, Arterial Mall District; .... B-2, Commercial
Manufacturing District;" and any "PUD, Planned Unit Development District,"
"S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District," and "S-P-2, Generalized Site Plan
District" which includes any use permitted in the above-referenced districts.
Such storage is permitted in land located in the following zoning districts:
"B-l, Business Service Park District;" "1-1, Light Industrial District;" "1-2,
Heavy Industrial District;" and "CS, Community Service District or in S-P-1
or S-P-2 Districts with the approval of the Fire Chief."
Section 7902.6.11, page 1-180, is amended to read as follows:
7902.6.11
Secondary Containment: An approved method of secondary containment
shall be provided for underground tank systems, including tanks, piping and
related components. See Appendix II-G.
Section 7902.6.12.1, page 1-180, is added to read as follows:
7902.6.12.1
Dry sumps. Approved sampling tubes cfa minimum six 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 point 12
inches below the average grade of the excavation to ground level and shall
be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide
a sampling sump at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of four
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 two sampling tubes are
required.
Section 7904.2.5.4.2, page 1-192, is amended to add a new paragraph to read as follows:
7904.2.5.4.2
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 "S F-1 A, SF-1 B,
SF-30, SF-20A, and SF-20B, Single Family Residential Districts;" "RE, Single
Family Residential Estate District;" "AG," Agricultural District; "MF~I, Two
Family Residential District;" "MF-2, Multiple Family Residential District;" and
"MH, Manufactured Housing District;" "HC, Hotel District;" "O-1 and 0-2,
Office Districts;" "C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District;" "C-2, Local Retail
Commercial District;" "C-3, General Commercial District;" "C-4, Arterial Mall
District; .... B-2, Commercial Manufacturing District;" and any "PUD, Planned
Unit Development District," "S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District," and "S-P-2,
Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use permitted in any of the
above-referenced districts
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Such storage is permitted on land zoned within the following zoning districts:
"B-l, Business Service Park District;" "1-1, Light Industrial District;" "1-2,
Heavy Industrial District;" and "CS, Community Service District," or on land
zoned for certain S-1-1 or S-P-2 Districts with the approval of the Fire Chief.
Section 7904.5.1.2, page 'I-197, a second paragraph is added to read as follows:
7904.5.1.2.
Fire Protection. An approved deluge water foam extinguishing system shall
be installed and maintained on all loading facilities and on all unloading
facilities.
Section 800'1. '1.1, page 1-201, is amended to the second paragraph, to read as follows:
8001.1.1
General. The storage of hazardous materials and maximum quantity on-site
is prohibited on land located in the following zoning districts: Property located
within all residential districts, including "SF-1A, SF-1 B, 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;" certain office and commercial districts, including "HC, Hotel
District;" "O-1 and 0-2, Office Districts;" "C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
District; "C-4, Arterial Mall District;" and any "PUD, Planned Unit
Development District," "S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District," and "S-P-2,
Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use permitted of the
above-referenced districts.
Such storage is permitted on land located within the following zoning
districts: "C-2, Local Retail Commercial District;" "C-3, General Commercial
District; .... B-l, Business Service Park District; .... B-2, Commercial
Manufacturing District;" "1-1, Light Industrial District;" "1-2, Heavy Industrial
District;" and "CS, Community Service District," or on land zoned for certain
S-P-1 or S-P-2 Districts with the approval of the Fire Chief.
Section 8'101.1, page 1-231, is amended to add a third paragraph to read as follows:
8101.1
Scope. Any building exceeding 6,000 square feet that has a clear height in
excess of 15 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.
Section 8'102.8, page 1-235, is amended to read as follows:
8102.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table 81-A, curtain boards
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shall be provided in accordance with Section 8102.8. Aisc see Footnote 2,
Table 81-B.
EXCEPTION: Fully sprinklered Group S occupancies, storing Class I-IV
commodities, provided that a curtain board is installed between different
system designs.
Section 8203.2.1.9, page 1-239, is added to read as foflows:
8203.2.1.9
Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural
gas service is not available, portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be
used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Each
container shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) 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.
Section 8203.2.1.10, page 1-239, is added to read as foflows:
8203.2.1.10 Portable Gas Grills. LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply
portable gas grills at residential occupancies. Each container shall not
exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not
exceed 40-pound (18 kg) water capacity.
Section 8203.4, page 1-239, is added to read as follows:
8203.4
Spas and Pool Heaters. Where natural gas service is not available,
LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters.
One such container not exceeding 250-gallon water capacity is allowed. See
Table 8204-A for location of containers.
Section 8204.2, page 1-239, exception added as foflows:
8204.2
Maximum Capacity. The aggregate capacity of any one installation of LP
Gas shall not exceed a 2,000 gallon (7571 L) water capacity on land located
within the following zoning districts: certain office and commercial districts,
including "HC, Hotel District; .... O-1 and 0-2, Office Districts;" "C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial District;" "C-2, Local Retail Commercial District;"
"C-3, General Commercial District;" "C-4, Arterial Mall District; .... B-2,
Commercial Manufacturing District;" and any "PUD, Planned Unit
Development District," "S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District," and "S-P-2,
Generalized Site Plan District" which includes, any use permitted in any of
the above-referenced districts. Except as noted in the following exception,
LP gas shall not be stored on land located in all residential districts, including
"SF-1A, SF-1B, SF-30, SF-20A, and SF-20B, Single Family Residential
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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;"
A single installation of LP gas may exceed 2,000 gallon (7571L) water
capacity on the land located in the following zoning districts: Permitted in
"B-l, Business Service Park District;" "1-1, Light Industrial District;" "1-2,
Heavy Industrial District;" and "CS, Community Service District."
EXCEPTION: Except as permitted in sections 8203.2.1.10 and 8203.4,
LP-Gas containers are not allowed on land zoned for residential uses.
Section 15-127. Adoption of appendices. The following appendices are adopted:
Appendix I-C - STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION
Appendix II-B - PROTECTION OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TANKS IN
LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO FLOODING
Appendix II-C-MARINAS
Appendix II-E - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS
Appendix II-F - PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE
FUEL-DiSPENSING STATIONS OUTSIDE BUILDINGS
Appendix II-H - SITE ASSESSMENTS FOR DETERMINING POTENTIAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION RISKS FROM UNDERGROUND FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
TANK LEAKS
Appendix II-J - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN TANKS
LOCATED WITHIN BELOW-GRADE VAULTS
Appendix Ill-A-FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
Appendix III-C - INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED
FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Appendix IV-B - CHRISTMAS TREES with the following amendments:
The amendment of Section One to read as follows:
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Section 1 - SCOPE
The use of natural or resin-bearing cut trees in all occupancies shall be in
accordance with Appendix IV-B.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual dwelling units
of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
The deletion of Sections Two and Four.
Appendix V-A - NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE
AppendixVI-E-REFERENCETABLESFROMTHEUNIFORM BUILDINGCODE,withthe
following amendments:
The amendment of Table 5A, with the addition of footnote No. 8, to read as follows:
Table 5A
EXTERIOR WALL AND OPENING PROTECTION BASED ON LOCATION
ON PROPERTY FOR ALI CONSTRUCTION TYPES
When the exterior wall cfa non-high-rise building is more than 20 feet from
the property line, the fire-resistive requirements for exterior bearing and
exterior nonbearing walls may be reduced by one-hour when the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout as
specified in Chapter 9. However, a wall that is required to be one-hour may
not be reduced except as allowed under Section 508.
Table 6-A, with the addition cfa footnote no 4 in building element No. 8, to read as follows:
Table 6A TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION-FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS.
8. ROOFS AND ROOF CEILINGS.
The fire-resistive requirements for roofs of non-high-rise buildings may
be reduced by one-hour when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in
Chapter 9.
Table 8-B, page 1-346, change the rating for "Other Exit ways" for
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies to Class "1".
Table 8-B, page 1-346, footnote No. 2 is amended to read as follows:
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Table 8-B Maximum Flame Spreadclass.
2 Finish classification is not applicable to interior walls and ceilings of exterior
exit balconies except as required in Section 310.13 of the Building Code for
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
Uniform Fire Code Standard 80-3, a new paragraph is added to read as follows:
Section 3-1.6
Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogens in stationary containers
is prohibited upon 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;" certain office and
commercial districts, including "HC, Hotel District;" "O-1 and O-2,
Office Districts;" "C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District;" "C-2, Local
Retail Commercial District;" "C-3, General Commercial District;" "C-4,
Arterial Mall District;" "B-2, Commercial Manufacturing District;" "CS,
Community Service District;" and any "PUD, Planned Unit
Development District," "S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District," and "S-P-2,
Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use permitted in
any of the above-referenced districts.
Such storage is permitted in land located in the following zoning
districts:"B-1, Business Service Park District;" '%1, Light Industrial
District;" "1-2, Heavy Industrial District." or S-P-1 or S-P-2 Districts with
the approval of the Fire Chief.
Section 2.
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 each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 3.
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 4.
Severability Clause. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this
ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgement or
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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 5.
Publication. The city secretary is directed to publish the preamble and
penalty clause of this ordinance at least one time within 10 days after its final
passage, in the official newspaper of the city in accordance with Section
3.13(b) of the Southlake Home Rule Charter.
Section 6.
APPROVED
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
ON FIRST READING THms Ir-/ DAY OF (¢:~ , 200~
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INVOICE
Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
400 W.7th Street Invoice Number: 185553151
FORT WORTH,TX 76102 Invoice Date: 1/5/01
(817)390-7761
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 1/31/01
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Order Number: 18555315
667 N CARROLL AVE
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-6412 Sales Rep: 073
Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Publication Date: 1/5/01
CITY OF SOUTH-
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moot of any f of the p p
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to exist shall constitute
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PASSED AN A F'
PROVEED BY THE Notary Publ.c .(J
CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS,ON THIS THE 2nd
DAY OF JANUARY,
2001
MAYOR ' CHRISTY L. HOLLAND
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FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 185553151
Invoice Amount: $66.42
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Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
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FORT WORTH,TX 76102 Invoice Date: 10/20/00
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Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 10/31/00
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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Sales Discount be holding a public hearing ($328.68)
during the regular city
council meeting to be held
on November 7, 2000, at
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of the hearing of will be
held regarding the follow-
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ORDINANCE NO. 762
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS, AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE
TEX-
AS OUTH
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1997 EDITION OF THE UNI-
FORM FIRE CODE VOL-
UMES 1 AND 2; REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCE NUMBER
572; REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH- PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS GOVERNING
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS
TO LIFE AND PROPERTY
FROM FIRE AND EXPLO-
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AMENDMENT OF THE
1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
VOLUMES 1 AND 2 WITH
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PENALTY CLAUSE; A CU-
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Telegram, publish AND DATE.D PRROIDING AN EFFEC- nc.at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and say that the
attached clipping section 2. Penalty. Any iblished in the above named pa'. - he listed dates:
person, firm, or corpora-
tion who violates, dis-
obeys, omits, neglects or � �' `�
refuses to comply with or —
who resists the enforce-
ment of any of the provi-
SUBSCRIBED Al` lions of this ordinance 1E,THIS Monday,Oct 3,2000.
shall be fined not more
than Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00) for each of-
fense. Each day that a vio- Notary Public
lation is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate
offense.
Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
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City of Southlake Tews _
CHRISTY L.HOLLAND
f• MMY COMMISSION EXPIRES
Thank You For Your Payment � 1
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Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
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