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1089 2012 International Fuel Gas Code ORDINANCE NO. 1089 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2012 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF SUCH CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; 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, City Council of the City of Southlake deems it necessary to adopt this ordinance governing requirements for the installation and maintenance fuel gas systems including requirements for materials, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Southlake. WHEREAS, beginning in the spring of 2012, NCTCOG's Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC) and its four advisory boards conducted open review meetings over a 1 -year to review the 2012 editions of the International Codes and to develop regional amendments. Their review and recommendations were completed and endorsed by NCTCOG's Executive Board in March 2013. Now NCTCOG encourages jurisdictions in North Central Texas to adopt the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code along with its respective regional amendments: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1 That the International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, published by The International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Southlake, except for fuel gas systems otherwise regulated under the International Residential Code as adopted. A true and correct copy of this Code is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit SECTION 2 That the 2012 International Fuel Gas 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 Southlake may from time to time determine that additional local modifications to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code are necessary and appropriate to meet the unique construction needs of the City of Southlake. To effectuate these modifications, the City council shall enact individual ordinances amending this ordinance fully setting forth the change to be made in the code. The amendments shall be consolidated as Exhibit "B" to this ordinance. SECTION 3 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 4 This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. SECTION 5 It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment 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 the same would have been enacted by the City council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. It is not the intention of this ordinance to conflict in any way with the Plumbing License Law of Texas. SECTION 6 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 separate offense. SECTION 7 All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances affecting the installation and maintenance of electrical systems 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 buy may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 8 The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof. SECTION 9 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. SECTION 10 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, 2014. APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014. r MAYOR ATTEST: llll CITY SECRETARY r. r. 0 APPROVED ON SECOND READING THIS 4TH DAY OF MARGi ef4. do a MAYOR ATTEST: TH ' ok,„„) e CITY SECRETARY ; APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY PUBLISHED: / a' EFFECTIVE: a/XL, /`/ 4 EXHIBIT A 2012 International Fuel Gas Code Complete Edition Located in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Southlake, Texas. 5 EXHIBIT "B" Amendments to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from IFGC, A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 code. Section 101.2 {Local amendments to Section 101.2 may be necessary to correspond with the State Plumbing Licensing Law.) '"'`Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2. (Reason: Previous code provisions made unvented heater provisions retroactive except as provided for in local amendment. This amendment and amendment to IFGC 621.2 better clarify what the code already states: existing systems may stay unless considered unsafe.) **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 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 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 Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) **Section 304.10; change to read as follows: 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25- percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 7.5-50- percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start-up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation. (Reason: This is the generally accepted practice in the region.) 6 **Section 304.11; change #8 to read as follows: 304.11 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the following: 1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 6 of the International Mechanical Code or of a material having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity. Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required fireblock is removed. 2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of combustion air to the appliances. 3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure. 4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air. 5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space. 6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the source of combustion air. 7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not be used to supply combustion air. Exception: Direct -vent gas -fired appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel- burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from the adjoining ground level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. (Reason: To recognize the manufacturer's installation requirements.) **Section 305.5; delete the section. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 304.6.) 7 ** *Section 306.3; change to read as follows: [M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), aRet or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. 4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building conditions. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. 2. Where the passageway is not less than ... {bulk of section to read the same). (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics and to allow for different types of construction limitations. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 306.3.) ** *Section 306.5; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, an a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than-8- 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of section to read the same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope).... {bulk of section to read the same). (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) **Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 percent slope) or gr ater on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not Tess than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21- inch - diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) 8 ''"Section 306; add Section 306.7with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger when approved by the code official) is capable of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder. 306.7.1. Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1. (Reason: To provide more stringent safe access to water heaters. Consistent with regional amendments to IPC 502.5 and IMC 306.6.) *"Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag: "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (Reason: To protect homeowners and plumbers.) **Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18 EHD). (Reason: Pipe less than 1/2" has a history in this region of causing whistling.) ** *Section 404.12; change to read as follows: 404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 42 18 inches (305 458 mm) top of pipe below grade, except ac provided for in Scction 101.10.1. (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems and address reference number change.) ** *Section 404.12.1; change to read as follows: 404.12.1 Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 518 inches (203 mm) top of pipe below finished grade, provided that such installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to physical damage. 9 (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems and address reference number change.) l'*Section 406.1; change to read as follows: 406.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 406.1.1 through 406.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests. (Reason: To utilize language used in the IPC regarding who is responsible for testing procedures.) *"Section 406.4; change to read as follows: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with a pressure - measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical gauges used to measure test prcseures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scald not greater than five times the test pressure. (Reason: To require the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges. Spring gauges do not provide accurate measurement below approximately 17 psig.) ""Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 1/2 timcs thc proposed maximum working pressure, but no lef than 3 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope qauqe. irrespective of design pre cure. Where the test pressure exceeds425 cig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in thc piping greater than 50 percent of thc specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 W), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure ranqe not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psiq. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psiq, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one - half inches (3'/2 "), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying qas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one -half times the proposed maximum working pressure. (Reason: To provide for lesser pressures to coordinate with the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges.) "`'`Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows: 10 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying qas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (Delete remainder of section.) (Reason: To comply with accepted regional practices.) **Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows: 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. Shutoff valves shall be required at both the appliance served and at the manifold that serves such appliances. (Reason: To provide proper security and access to CSST valves. These standards were established in this region in 1999 when CSST was an emerging technology.) *"Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section 306. Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening. (Reason: To require adequate access to regulators.) *' Section 621.2; add exception as follows: 621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7. (Reason: Gives code official discretion.) **Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows: 624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. (Reason: To clarify installation requirements. Also corresponds with amendments regarding water heater access.) 11 END 12 EXHIBIT A 2012 International Fuel Gas Code Complete Edition Located in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Southlake, Texas. 5 EXHIBIT "B" Amendments to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from C- A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 code. Section 101.2 (Local amendments to Section 101.2 may be necessary to correspond with the State Plumbing Licensing Law.) * *Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2. (Reason: Previous code provisions made unvented heater provisions retroactive except as provided for in local amendment. This amendment and amendment to IFGC 621.2 better clarify what the code already states: existing systems may stay unless considered unsafe.) **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 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 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 Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) **Section 304.10; change to read as follows: 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25- percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 7-5-50- percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not smaller than 1 /4 inch (6.4 mm). Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start-up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation. (Reason: This is the generally accepted practice in the region.) 6 *"`Section 304.11; change #8 to read as follows: 304.11 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the following: 1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 6 of the International Mechanical Code or of a material having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity. Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required fireblock is removed. 2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of combustion air to the appliances. 3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure. 4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air. 5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space. 6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the source of combustion air. 7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not be used to supply combustion air. Exception: Direct -vent gas -fired appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel- burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from the adjoining ground level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. (Reason: To recognize the manufacturer's installation requirements.) **Section 305.5; delete the section. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 304.6.) 7 ** *Section 306.3; change to read as follows: [M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), aad or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. 4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building conditions. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. 2. Where the passageway is not less than ... {bulk of section to read the same). (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics and to allow for different types of construction limitations. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 306.3.) ** *Section 306.5; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, an a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than-8- 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of section to read the same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope).... {bulk of section to read the same). (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) **Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 percent slope) or greater on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21- inch - diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) 8 **Section 306; add Section 306.7with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger when approved by the code official) is capable of being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder. 306.7.1. Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1. (Reason: To provide more stringent safe access to water heaters. Consistent with regional amendments to IPC 502.5 and IMC 306.6.) **Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating qas pressure with an approved taq. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the taq: "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (Reason: To protect homeowners and plumbers.) "Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18 EHD). (Reason: Pipe less than 1/2" has a history in this region of causing whistling.) ***Section 404.12; change to read as follows: 404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (305 458 mm) top of pipe below grade, - .-e - - - •- - - - - - - •- • ! • . !. . (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems and address reference number change.) ** *Section 404.12.1; change to read as follows: 404.12.1 Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 8 18 inches (203 mm) top of pipe below finished grade, provided that such installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to physical damage. 9 (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems and address reference number change.) '`'`Section 406.1; change to read as follows: 406.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 406.1.1 through 406.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests. (Reason: To utilize language used in the IPC regarding who is responsible for testing procedures.) ""`Section 406.4; change to read as follows: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with a pressure - measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical gauges-used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than five times the tcct pressure. (Reason: To require the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges. Spring gauges do not provide accurate measurement below approximately 17 psig.) "Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than •• - • - - - - - - - - - working -- pressure, but no Icss than 3 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. irrespective of design pressure. Whcrc thc tcct pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), thc test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 • - - - - •• - - - - - - • - - - - For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psiq, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 % "), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one - half inches (3 ' /2 "), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and Tess than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not Tess than one and one -half times the proposed maximum working pressure. (Reason: To provide for lesser pressures to coordinate with the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges.) "Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows: 10 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (Delete remainder of section.) (Reason: To comply with accepted regional practices.) "`'`Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows: 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. Shutoff valves shall be required at both the appliance served and at the manifold that serves such appliances. (Reason: To provide proper security and access to CSST valves. These standards were established in this region in 1999 when CSST was an emerging technology.) "Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section 306. Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening. (Reason: To require adequate access to regulators.) " S ec tion 621.2; add exception as follows: 621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7. (Reason: Gives code official discretion.) ""Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows: 624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. (Reason: To clarify installation requirements. Also corresponds with amendments regarding water heater access.) 11 = _ END 12 INVOICE Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 329177701 FORT WORTH, TX 76102 (817) 390 -7761 Invoice Date: 3/7/2014 Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 3/31/2014 Bill To: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE PO Number: NO PO 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 32917770 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Attn: Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 3/7/2014 Description Location Col Depth Linage MU Rate Amount CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS NO. 1089 CH AN ORDINANCE E A OPTING THE -; ORDIN 13580 1 35 35 LINE c,1 1 0 $42.00 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2012 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES AMENDMENTS THERETO; PRO- VIDING FOR RECORDING OF SUCH CODE AS .A PUBLIC RECORD; �+'"°'" r. Net Amount: $42.00 PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDI- Legal N ticec NANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE ` OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING constitute a separate offense. A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRO - Passed and approved this the 4th VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;. day of March, 2014 during the PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN,. regular City Council meeting. PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING Mayor: John C. Terrell fOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFI- Attest: Alicia Richardson, City Sec- , CIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVID retary ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who t� (--, resists the enforcement of any of e. j v . the provisions of this ordinance - shall beg fined not more than Two, -Z• - . ( Thousat 1 Dollars ($2,000.00) for ' ., O ' ,ra 1E, a D ,..7,,s each offense. Each day that a rn -t ''t',- '"� _. _ violation is permitted to exist shall O O'. 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BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -2051 Invoice Number: 329177701 Invoice Amount: $42.00 PO Number: NO PO Amount Enclosed: INVOICE Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 329688011 FORT WORTH, TX 76102 (817) 390 -7761 Invoice Date: 4/18/2014 Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days Bill To: „ ��> * - y Due Date: 4/30/2014 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE .,/,. '.L O. 0: PO Number: NO PO 1400 MAIN ST '//<<;. 5> �O i i Order Number: 32968801 STE 440 0,, '-'(/)-, • - - % Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 7604 • Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA %. 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Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits. neglects 0 FF 1. .- or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two i Thousand Dollars ($ 2,000.00) for ���,� any violation involving zoning, fire ; =o %* CHRISTY LYNNE HCILAND safety, or public health and sani- _ Notary Public, Stole Texas Cation, including dumping or refuse, - _ My COmrtlisSlof Exptrzs and shalt be, fined not more than = ' "` five hundred dollars ($500) for any °o'E OF <F", July 31, 2016 other violation of this ordinance. 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