0987 OFFICIAL RECORD
2009 International Building Code and
2008 National Electrical Code
ORDINANCE NO. 987
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION,
ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION,
CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND
MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, EXCEPT ONE- AND
TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MULTIPLE SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLINGS
(TOWNHOUSES), AND INCLUDING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS
REFERENCED HEREIN, IN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE; 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 FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
HEREOF; 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 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 Council of the City of Southlake deems it necessary to adopt
this ordinance providing minimum standards to safeguard the health, property, and welfare
of the citizens of Southlake by regulating and controlling the use, occupancy, maintenance,
repair, design, construction and quality of materials for buildings and structures within the
City.
WHEREAS, The /CC ELECTRICAL CODE is no longer published as a separate
document but the electrical provisions are included in Appendix K, the Electrical Code is
being adopted as a part of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, beginning in the spring of 2010, NCTCOG's Regional Codes
Coordinating Committee (RCCC) and its four advisory boards conducted 20 open review
meetings over an 8 -month period to review the 2009 editions of the International Codes
and to develop regional amendments. Their review and recommendations were completed
and endorsed by NCTCOG's Executive Board in October 2010. Now NCTCOG encourages
jurisdictions in North Central Texas to adopt the 2009 International Building Code along
with its respective regional amendments.:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International
Code Council, including the standards referenced therein, including Appendix Chapters A,
C, F, G, H, I , J and K are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Southlake
regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all
buildings or structures, except one- and two- family dwellings and multiple single family
dwellings (townhouses), in the City of Southlake. True and correct copies of these
documents are attached as Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2
That the 2009 International Building 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, Texas may from time to time determine that additional
local modifications to the Building Code are 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 Building or Electrical Code. These 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.
This ordinance is intended to replace the following:
1. Ordinance 930, as amended, the 2006 International Building Code.
2. Ordinance 933, as amended, the 2006 ICC Electrical Code.
This ordinance is not intended to amend or replace the following:
1. Ordinance 480, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Ordinance 483, as amended, the Subdivision Ordinance.
3. Ordinance 557, as amended, Exterior Masonry Construction Requirements
4. Ordinance 568, as amended, Contractor's Licensing Ordinance
6. Ordinance 506 -A, as amended, the Sign Ordinance
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.
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 any violation 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 any other violation 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 regulation and control of the
use, occupancy, maintenance, repair, design, construction and quality of materials for
buildings and structures within the City 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 8
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this
ordinance in book or pamphlet form or on the internet 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 or as authorized by law, 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.
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PUBLISHED: 18 ORRUARY 2011
EFFECTIVE: 1 APRIL, 2011
EXHIBIT A
2009 International Residential Code Complete Edition
Located in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Southlake, Texas.
EXHIBIT "B"
LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2009 International Building Code
are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type is text
inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from IBC. A double asterisk ( * *) at the
beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2006 edition of the
code and a triple asterisk ( * * *) identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2009 code.
* *Section 101.1; Insert city name as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of The City of
Southlake, Texas hereinafter referred to as this code."
* *Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and
referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. 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 101.4.7; add the following:
101.4.7 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
(Reason: This was dropped when ICC quit publishing the ICC Electrical Code, but the Electrical Code still
should be referenced regardless of how it is adopted.)
* ** Section 103 and 103.1 amend to insert the department name:
SECTION 103
Department of Planning & Development Services, Building
Inspection Division
103.1 Creation of a code enforcement agency. The Planning & Development Services
Department , Building Inspection division is hereby created and the
official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(Reason: To correlate the department name with what it is actually called in this city.)
* *Section 105.1; change to read as follows:
105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, to excavate or
change the grade of any property, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert
or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is
regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to
the building official and obtain the required permit. For excavation or grading permits see
appendix chapter J as adopted.
(Reason: Consistent with previous edition amendment, to provide means to regulate grading
affecting other properties.)
** Section105.2: amend item 2 under Building and Electrical as follows;
Building:
1. (No change)
2. Fences not over 6 feet(1829 mm) high) except masonry fences or pool barriers.
3. — 9. (No change)
(Reason: Consistent with current policy and to match IRC Ordinance.)
Electrical: See also section K 103.2
Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the
connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently
installed receptacles. Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed
approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location; Repair or
replacement of current - carryinq parts of any switch, contactor or control device;
Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefor; Repair or
replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the same location;
Taping joints.
Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to
electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment
and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any
temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment
or apparatus
Other exemptions: Temporary decorative lighting; Removal of electrical wiring; Electrical
wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not
capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy; Low - energy power, control and signal
circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code.
(Reason: Added language from former UAC is more specific.)
* *Section 105.3.1 and 105.3.2; change to read as follows:
105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be
examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after
filing, but not less than required by state law. If the application or the construction
documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall
reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and
ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as
practicable.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work
shall be deemed to have been abandoned -1-69 45 days after the date of filing, unless such
application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the
building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods
not exceeding 98 45 days each. A good faith effort shall be deemed to be demonstrated by
response to city comments, requests for additional information or purchasing of permit
within 45 days of notice by the city. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.
(Reason: to call attention to state limitations on the city and place similar limitations on applicants in
order to reduce buildup of backlog of plans and applications.)
* *Section 107.2.5; change to read as follows;
107.2.5 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit
shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established
street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas,
floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundary line survey. Plans shall also show proposed erosion control and tree
protection measures in accordance with recognized standards and any additional
information as required by other ordinances. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall
show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and
construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to
waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for
alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
(Reason: Erosion control and tree preservation are required by other ordinances; this reference calls
those requirements to the attention of the designer.)
* *Section 109.7; add.
109.7 Re- inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged
when:
1.Work called for inspection is incomplete;
2. Building address and /or permit card is not clearly posted;
3.City approved plans are not on the iob site available to the inspector;
4.The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when
called;
5.Items noted for correction on initial inspection and not corrected upon re-
inspection.
6.The original red taq has been removed from the iob site and /or,
7.Violations exist on the property including failure to maintain erosion control,
trash control or tree protection.
Any re- inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on
that job site.
(Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and trips when
inspections are called for when not ready.)
* *Section 109.8 and 109.9; add:
109.8 Investigation Fee. Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made
before a permit may be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount
of the permit fee required by this code or the city fee schedule as applicable. The payment
of such investigation fee shall not exempt the applicant from compliance with all other
provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from penalty prescribed by law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee.
109.9.1 Any work concealed without first obtaining the required inspection in violation of
section 109 shall be assessed a fee as established by the city fee schedule.
(Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and to remove
incentive to attempt to evade permits and code compliance. Language taken from former Uniform
Administrative Code.)
** *Section 111.1; add 111.1.1 to read as follows:
111.1.1 Ordinance Inspection. An Ordinance Inspection shall be required upon chanqe of
occupant or owner when a billing or meter change occurs for gas water or electrical
services and a Certificate of Occupancy or building permit is not otherwise required. A
change of occupant for a use with a different parking requirement as determined by the
Southlake Zoning Ordinance shall also require an Ordinance Inspection.
Exceptions Individually metered dwellings and dwelling units.
Ordinance inspections shall be requested on a form provided by the Building Official. The
building official shall classify the building occupancy group and construction type according
to this code and the zoning classification according to the Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance
Inspections may be used for any miscellaneous inspection upon request of the owner
whether required by other codes and ordinances or desired by individuals. After the
Building Official inspects the building or portion thereof and finds no violations of this code
or other laws enforced by the department, the building official shall issue a Certificate of
Inspection that contains the following:
1 The inspection permit number.
2 The address of the structure.
3 The name and address of the owner.
4 A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
5 A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6 The name of the building official.
7 The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8 The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.
9 The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
10 If an automatic sprinkler system is provided whether the sprinkler system is
required.
11 Any special stipulations and conditions of the inspection permit.
12 The zoning district.
(Reason: The IBC as written only requires a Certificate of Occupancy for new buildings remodeled buildings or
buildings where the occupancy classification changes. Previously by amendment Southlake has also required
a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for a change in the business occupying the property even if the change
was still within the same occupancy group. This amendment would exempt simple tenant changes other than
medical occupancies where there is no occupancy change only in cases where there is no change in billing of
metered utilities for electricity gas or water. Typical bills paid spaces rented for executive suites or mini
warehouses would not require an Ordinance Inspection. This also provides an instrument to allow
miscellaneous inspections not required by ordinance upon request.)
* *Section 113.1; Amend as follows:
SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEALS
R113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of
this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals
shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions
and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official. The
Building Board of Appeals as established by ordinance 622, as amended, shall constitute
the Board of Appeals referenced in this code.
(Reason: recognize appeal board previously established by ordinance.)
** *Section 202; change the following definitions to read as follows:
[B] Ambulatory Health Care Facility - Buildings or portions thereof used to provide
medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24 -hour basis to
individuals who are rendered incapable of self - preservation. This group shall include but
not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
(Reason: to clarify the range of uses included in the definition. [Explanatory note related to Ambulatory
health care facilities: This group of uses as defined in chapter 2 includes a medical or dental office where
persons are put under for dental surgery or other services. Section 903.2.2 will now require such uses to be
sprinkled if on other than the floor of exit discharge or if four or more persons are put under on the level of exit
discharge. Recommend (1.) jurisdictions document any pre existing non conforming conditions prior to issuing
a new C of 0 for a change of tenant and, (2.) On any medical or dental office specify on C of 0 specify the
maximum number of persons permitted to be put under general anesthesia.]
It is recommended that before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a letter of intended use shall be included
and a C of 0 documenting the maximum number of care recipients incapable of self preservation allowed.)
HIGH -RISE BUILDING is a building having floors used for human occupancy located more
than 7-5 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(Reason: To define high -rise, as it influences sprinkler requirement thresholds based on the fire
fighting capabilities of the jurisdiction.)
* *Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
(Reason: Clarify classification of these uses.)
** *Section 307.1; add the following to Exception 4:
4. Cleaning establishments... {language unchanged }. See also IFC chapter 12, Dry
Cleaning Plant provisions.
(Reason: To call attention to detailed requirements in the Fire Code.)
* *Section 403.1, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of Bbuildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in
accordance with Section 303.1
(Reason: To clarify enclosed portions are not exempt.)
* *Section 403.3, exception #2; delete.
(Reason: To provide adequate fire protection to enclosed areas.)
* *Section 404.1.1; amend definition of Atrium as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting twe three or more stories ... {Balance remains
unchanged}
(Reason: Code is not consistent. Section 1022 permits unenclosed two story stairways under certain
circumstances.)
* *Section 404.5; delete exception.
(Reason: Consistent with amended atrium definition.)
* *Section 406.1.2; add item # 3 to read as follows:
3. A separation is not required between a Group R -2 and U carport provided that
the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at
least 10 feet (3048 mm)
(Reason: Simplifies the fire separation distance and eliminates the need to obtain opening
information on existing buildings when adding carports in existing apartment complexes. Consistent
with legacy codes in effect in region for years and no record of problems with car fires spreading to
apartments as a result.)
** *Section 406.2.7 Change reference section as follows:
406.2.7 Mixed Separation. Parking garages shall be separated from other occupancies in
accordance with Section 5084 508.
(Reason: Section 508 provides a more complete range of options for separation. Parking garages
are sometimes an incidental use and sometimes a separate occupancy.)
* *Section 406.6.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
This occupancy shall include garages involved in servicing of motor vehicles for items such
as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part
replacement and other such non -major repair.
(Reason: Correction to distinguish that service work is a repair garage as well to correspond with
definition in the IFC.)
* *Section 501.2; Amend to read as follows:
501.2 Address numbers. 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. • - - . _ - _ -e' _ ' - - - •
nm ) See Ordinance # 441 for specific addressing requirements.
(Reason: Call attention to addressing ordinance. Also matches amendment to IFC 505.1.)
** *Section 506.2.2; add a sentence to read as follows:
In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a
minimum 10 -foot wide pathway from the street or approved fire lane must be provided.
(See International Fire Code Section 503.1.1 for hose lay measurement pathway
requirements.)
(Reason: To define what is considered accessible. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC
503.1.1.)
** *Section 508.2.5, add a sentence at the end of paragraph:
508.2.5 Separation of Incidental accessory occupancies. (Sentence remains
unchanged.) An incidental accessory occupancy shall be classified in accordance with the
occupancy of that portion of the building in which it is located.
(Reason: To clarify incidental accessory occupancies classified as a portion of the building they are
located.)
* *Section 708.2; Exception 7; amend item 7.2, delete items 7.4 and 7.5 and renumber
as follows:
7. In other than Groups 1 -2 and 1 -3, a shaft enclosure is not required for a floor opening or
an air transfer opening that complies with the following:
7.1. Does not connect more than two stories.
7.2. Is not part of the required means of egress system, except as permitted in
Section 1022.1.
7.3. Is not concealed within the building construction of a wall or floor /ceiling
assembly.
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7.5. Is not open to a corridor on noncprinklered floors in any occupancy.
7.6. 7.4 Is separated from floor openings and air transfer openings serving other
floors by construction conforming to required shaft enclosures.
7.5 Is limited to the same smoke compartment.
(Reason: To be consistent with regionally accepted practices and legacy codes.)
* *Section 903.1.1; amend to read as follows:
[F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire - extinguishing systems
complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in lieu of addition to automatic sprinkler
protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code
official.
(Reason: Such alternative systems do not provide the reliability of automatic sprinkler protection in
general. An applicant could pursue an Alternate Method request to help mitigate the reliability
issues with these alternative systems with the fire code official if so desired. This also meets with
local practices in the region.)
** *Section 903.2; add the following:
903.2 Where required. {Language unchanged)... Automatic Sprinklers shall not be
installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoistways.
Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Signage shall be provided
at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY— NO
STORAGE ALLOWED."
Exception: {Delete Exception).
(Reason: Firefighter safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of the
International Building Code Section 3006.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and firefighter
safety. This amendment is contingent on the Building Code amendment eliminating the Exceptions
to Section 3006.4, such that passive fire barriers for these areas are maintained. This also meets
with local practices in the region.)
* *Section 903.2.9.3; Add section to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.9.3. Self- 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 wall installed between every storage compartment.
(Reason: Fire departments are unable to inspect these commercial occupancies and are unaware of
the contents being stored.)
* *Section 903.2.11; amend 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as
follows:
[F] 903.2.11.3 Buildings 66 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in
compliance with Section 1509, • - • • - - • • • • - - e _ . ! e "e - that is located 5.5 35
feet (16 764 10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Airport control towers.
2. Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the IBC.
3. Occupancics in Group F 2.
(Reason: Lower height threshold for sprinklers reduces demands on fire fighters.)
[F] 903.2.11.7 High -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 apply.
(Reason: Reference to Fire Code for special conditions.)
[F] 903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying
rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system.
(Reason: Reflects local practices. Consistent with regional amendments to IFC 903.2.10 and
903.2.10.5)
[F] 903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all buildings over 6,000 sq. ft. For the purpose of this provision, fire
walls shall not define separate buildings. For this section only area measurement shall be
based on outside dimensions of exterior walls, exclusive of vent 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. The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts. 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.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3.
(Reason: Lower area threshold for sprinklers reduces demand on fire fighters. Based on NFPA and
US Fire Administration study that analyzed fire response time and manpower needs Detail added to
explain more precisely how areas are to be figured.)
* *Section 903.3.1.1.1; amend as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic
Automatic 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 building official.
3. Generator and transformer 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 a fire - resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. • 4. - -- ' - - -- - - - - • - -- -- - - -- • -- • - ' - - - -- -- - -
5. Fire service access c Elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces.
(Reason: Gives more direction to code official. Exception 4 deleted to provide protection where fire
risks are poorly addressed. Amendment 903.2 addresses Exception 5 above.)
** *Section 903.3.1.3; add the following:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems
installed in one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses shall be installed throughout in
accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
(Reason: To allow the use of the Plumbing section (P2904) of the IRC.)
* *Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to 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 a uniform safety factor and to allow for seasonal changes to water pressure.)
** *Section 903.3.7; add the following:
fF1903.3.7 Fire Department Connection Lock. All fire department connections shall be
secured with a Knox Locking Fire Department Cap.
(Reason: Assure sprinkler lines will be available for their intended purposes)
* *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 section 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
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 to read as follows:
JF1 903.6 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall
be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishinq system in accordance with IFC
Section 1504.
(Reason: Call attention to amendment to IFC 1504.)
* *Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
[F] 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 psig 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: Building Area.
[F] 905.3.8: Building 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 to 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 an approved hose connection
located either ... {remainder of paragraph unchanged) .. .
(Reason: Hose connection type to be consistent with Fire Department policy. Consistent with
regional amendment to IFC 905.4.)
** *Section 905.4; add the following item #7:
7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all
required exits to the structure and at two hundred feet (200') intervals along major corridors
thereafter.
(Reason: Allows for the rapid deployment of hoselines to the body of the fire.)
* *Section 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 supervisory
signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 905.9.)
** *Section 906.1 (Where required); change Exception to Line Number 1 as follows:
specified in Items 2 through 6.
(Reason: Matches section 906.1 IFC.)
** *Add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving 20 or more
alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems
serving more than 20 smoke detectors or more than 100 total alarm activating devices shall
be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems 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 18 months of permit application.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.1.3.)
* *Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
E.907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having
an occupant Toad 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. Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with Tight of not Tess than 1 foot - candle
(11 lux) at the walking surface level;
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
(Reason: Increases the requirement is changed to be consistent with Group B requirement. Also
addresses issue found in Group A occupancies of reduced lighting levels and otherAN equipment
that distracts from fire alarm notification devices. Also reflects regional practice.)
* *Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
fF1907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 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 system 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 building for alarm occupant Toad consideration
and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day care
occupancies with an occupant Toad of Tess than 50 when provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.)
{Remainder of exceptions unchanged)
(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. Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility
requirements.)
* *Section 907.2.13; change to read as follows:
. 0_907.2.13 High -rise buildings. Buildings having any floors used for human occupancy
located more than 7-5 55 feet (22 860 16 764 mm) 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: Consistent with definition of high - rise andt with regional amendment to IFC 907.2.12.)
* *Section 907.2.13, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1 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. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC
907.2.12.)
* *Section 907.4.2.6; add Section 907.4.2.6 to read as follows:
fF] 907.4.2.6 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action
type.
(Reason: Helps to reduce false alarms. Code section relocated from previous edition. Consistent
with regional requirements. {IFC Section 907.4.2.6 - Regional Amendment. })
* *Add Section 907.6.5.2 to read as follows:
fn 907.6.5.2 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.
Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.7)
** *Section 910.1; Amend exception 2 to read as follows:
[F] 910.1 General. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat
vents, or mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and draft curtains shall conform to the
requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of Class I and II commodities
where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2: Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast - response
(ESFR) sprinklers -only manual smoke and heat vents shall not be
required within these areas. Automatic smoke and heat vents are prohibited.
(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire
event.)
** *Section 910.2; add Section 910.2.3 with exceptions and 910.2.4 to read as follows:
[Fl 910.2.3 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 m in single floor area.
Exceptions:
1. 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 3 water - reactive materials as required for
a high- hazard commodity classification.
FF1910.2.4 Exit access travel distance increase. Buildings and portions thereof used as
a Group F -1 or S -1 occupancy where the maximum exit access travel distance is increased
in accordance with Section 1016.3.
(Reason: Maintain the current level of protection as outlined in the 2003 IFC.)
** *Table 910.3; Change the title of the first row of the table to read as follows:
[F] TABLE 910.3
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFT CURTAINS AND SMOKE AND HEAT VENTSa
OCCUPANCY DESIGNATED MINIMUM MAXIMUM VENT- MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
GROUP AND STORAGE DRAFT AREA AREATO- SPACING OF DISTANCE TO
COMMODITY HEIGHT CURTAIN FORMED BY FLOOR -AREA VENT VENTS FROM
CLASSIFICATION (feet) DEPTH DRAFT RATIOS CENTERS WALL OR
(feet) CURTAINS (feet) DRAFT
(square feet) CURTAINS&
(feet)
Group F -1 H and — 0.2 X Hd 50,000 1:100 120 60
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 least 100 degrees (F) (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater
than the temperature rating 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. The intent is to allow the sprinkler system to operate prior to allowing
the smoke and heat vents to operate so as not to pose a detriment to the operation of the sprinkler
system. This follows recommendations indicated in NFPA 204, Section F.3 with regards to Design
Considerations of smoke and heat vents in sprinklered buildings. Full scale fire testing results have
shown that smoke and heat venting is potentially detrimental to the proper operation of the sprinkler
system when vents are open prior to sprinkler activation. This was a primary reason for removing
smoke and heat venting requirements with regards to ESFR sprinkler systems in Article 23 of the
IFC for high -piled storage.)
** *Section 912.2; add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
IF] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of
the fire department connection as the fire hose lays.
(Reason: Consistent with regional practices.)
* *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 fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8
in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key 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 fire resistance as that required for the
pump room, or as approved by the fire code official. Access keys shall be provided in
the key box as required by Section 506.1.
(Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requirement
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 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.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
* *Section 1007.1; add the following exception #4:
Exceptions: {1 through 3 unchanged}
4. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered plans,
including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the requirements of Section 1007.
(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State Law and to be consistent with
amendments to Chapter 11.)
** *Section 1008.1.9.3; Locks and Latches; add section 3.1 as follows:
1008.1.9.3, Locks and latches.
(3.1) Where egress doors are used in pairs and positive latching is required, approved
automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided that both leaves achieve
positive latching regardless of the closing sequence and the door leaf having the automatic
flush bolts has no doorknobs or surface mounted hardware.
(Reason: To ensure positive latching.)
** *Section 1008.1.9.4; amend exceptions #3 and #4 as follows:
1008.1.9.4 Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted.
Exceptions:
1. On doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units.
2. Where a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room, manually operated
edge- or surface- mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf.
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a
Group B, F M or S occupancy, manually operated edge- or surface - mounted bolts
are permitted on the inactive leaf. The inactive leaf shall contain no doorknobs,
panic bars or similar operating hardware.
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group B, F, M or S occupancy, manually
operated edge- or surface - mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided
such inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress width requirements and the building
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1. The inactive leaf shall contain no doorknobs, panic bars or
similar operating hardware.
5. Where a pair of doors serves patient care rooms in Group 1 -2 occupancies, self -
latching edge- or surface- mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided
that the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress width requirements and the
inactive leaf contains no doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware.
(Reason: reflects regional practice.)
** *Section 1008.1.9.8; change to read as follows:
1008.1.9.8. Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Doors in the means of egress
that are not otherwise required to have panic hardware in buildings with an occupancy in
Group A, B, E, 1 -1, 1 -2, M, R -1 or R -2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A, B, E, 1 -1, 1 -2,
M, R -1 or R -2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked if equipped with listed
hardware that incorporates a built -in switch and meet the requirements below: [remaining
text unchanged]
(Reason: Common regional practice to permit such locks due to the presence of trained staff.)
** *Section 1015.7; add new section 1015.7 to read as follows:
1015.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply.
Reference the electrical code as adopted.
(Reason: Reference necessary for coordination.)
** *Section 1016.3; add new section to read as follows:
1016.3. Roof Vent Increase. In buildings that are one story in height, equipped with
automatic heat and smoke roof vents complying with Section 910 and equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the maximum exit
access travel distance shall be 400 feet for occupancies in Group F -1 or S -1.
(Reason: Disagree with reason for deletion of Section 1016.2 in 2006 IBC as indicated in ICC
E114/07/08 Commentary.)
* *Section 1018.1; add exception # 5 to read as follows:
5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire - resistive
construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the space is equipped with an
approved automatic fire alarm system within the corridor. The actuation of any detector
shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor.
(Reason: To reduce redundant requirements in a single tenant situation. Intended to be consistent
with regional amendment to IFC. Carried over from 2006 IBC, numbering change.)
** *Section 1018.6; amend to read as follows:
1018.6 Corridor Continuity. Fire Resistance Rated All corridors shall be continuous from
the point of entry to an exit, and shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms.
{Exception unchanged}
(Reason: Once in a corridor, the degree of protection should not be reduced priorto egress from the
building.)
** *Section 1022.1; add exceptions #8 & #9 to read as follows:
8. In other than occupancy Groups H and I, a maximum of 50 percent of egress
stairways serving one adjacent floor are not required to be enclosed, provided at
least two means of egress are provided from both floors served by the unenclosed
stairways. Any two such interconnected floors shall not be open to other floors.
9. In other than occupancy Groups H and I, interior egress stairways serving only
the first and second stories of a building equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 are not required to be
enclosed, provided at least two means of egress are provided from both floors
served by the unenclosed stairways. Such interconnected stories shall not be open
to other stories.
(Reason: To be consistent with regionally accepted practices and legacy codes.)
* *Section 1022.9; change to read as follows:
1022.9 Smokeproof enclosures and pressurized stairways. In buildings required to
comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exit enclosures serving a story with a floor
surface located more than 7-5 55 feet (22 860 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access or more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the finished floor of a
level of exit discharge serving such stories shall be a smokeproof enclosure or pressurized
stairway in accordance with Section 909.20.
(Reason: Consistent with high rise definition as amended and clarify only one floor need be above
the threshold.)
** *Section 1024.1; change to read as follows:
1024.1 General. Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall
be provided in buildings of Groups A, B, E, I, M and R -1 having occupied floors located
more than 7-5 55 -feet (22860 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access in accordance with ... {Remaining language unchanged.)
(Reason: Consistent with high rise definition as amended and clarify only one floor need be above
the threshold.)
** *Section 1026.6; amend exception #4 to read as follows:
4. Separation from the intpr+er open -ended corridors of the building is not required for
exterior ramps or stairways connected to open -ended corridors, provided that Items 4.1
through 4.4 are met.
(Reason: to clarify section 1022.6 , i.e., the 180 degree rule is applicable.)
Section 1101.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State
registered plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State law.)
* *Section 1210.2, exception #2; change to read as follows:
2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than
one water closet; provided that walls around urinals comply with the minimum
surrounding material specified by Section 419.3 of the International Plumbing
Code.
(Reason: Recognize the minimum wall material requirements of the IPC. Consistent with regional
amendment to IPC 419.3.)
* *Table 1505.1; replace footnotes b and c with the following:
•b. - - - - - - - - - .- •. • -e - • e - - - — - -- ' - _-e _ - -- -
the leading e o f the r
square feet of projected roof area and where there is a minimum 10 foot fire separation
shakes n - classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of
U occupancies having not more than 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area. . When exceeding
120 sq.ft of projected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non -rated non-
combustible roof coverings. When exceeding 120 sq.ft of projected roof area, buildings of
U occupancies may use non -rated non - combustible roof coverings.
(Reason: Conforms to local practice affording increased fire protection.)
* *Section 1507.8.1 and 1507.8.1.1; change deck requirement as follows:
1507.8.1 Deck requirements. Wood shingles shall be installed on solid or spaced
sheathing. Where spaced sh athing is used, sheathing boards shall not be lest, than
equal to the w ather exposure to coincide with the placement of fasteners.
(Reason: Solid sheathing makes roof replacement easier. In event of a roof fire less air is available to
the fire.)
* *Section 1507.9.1 and 1507.9.1.1; change deck requirement as follows:
1507.9.1 Deck requirements. Wood shakes shall only be used on solid or spaced
sheathing. Where spaced sheathing is used, sheathing boards shall not be le= than 1 inch
by 4 inch (25mmby 102 mm) nominal- d-imcr cions and shall be spaced on centers equal to
the weatinicf-cxpecure to coincide with the placement of fat Where 1 inch by 4 inch
(25 mm by 102 mm) spaced sheathing is installed at 10 inches (254 mm) o.c., additional 1
inch by 4 inch (25 mm by 102 mm) boards shall be installed between the sheathing boards.
(Reason: Solid sheathing makes roof replacement easier. In event of a roof fire less air is
available to the fire.)
* *Section 1510.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating
required by Table 1505.1.
(Reason: Relocated the language to more appropriate place. Previously was footnote "b" to Table
1505.1)
* *Section 1612.3; Insert name as follows:
1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the
governing body shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map
shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance
Study for The City of Southlake, Texas," dated 2009 as amended or revised with the
accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map
(FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood
hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part
of this section.
* *Add Section 2308.4.3 to read as follows:
2308.4.3 Application to engineered design. When accepted by the Building Official, any
portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are otherwise outside the
limitations of this section provided that:
1. The resulting design will comply with the requirements specified in Chapter 16;
2. The Toad limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded; and
3. The portions of this section which will apply are identified by an engineer in the
construction documents.
(Reason: Allows engineer to reference Section 2308 for designs for wood structures; eliminates
excessive engineering. Added text relocated to a more appropriate section.)
* *Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of
Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two
chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies.
(Reason: Gives building official discretion.)
** Section 2902.1; change to read as follows:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of
occupancy and in the minimum number as follows:
1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each
floor level in an approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where
persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each
sex except as provided for in Section 2902.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table
2902.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also
comply with the number shown in Table 2902.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table
2902.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants
shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in
accordance with Chapter 3.
(Reason: To allow flexibility for designer to consider specific occupancy needs.)
** *Section (P] 2902.2; change exception # 3 as follows:
3.Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum
occupant load is 5-0 100 or less.
(Reason: Reflects regional practice.)
** *Section 3006.1; add 3006.1 and renumber the remaining 3006 sections:
3006.1, General. Elevator machine rooms shall be provided."
{Renumber remaining sections.}
(Reason: An elevator machine room is necessary to provide a protected space for elevator
equipment that is used by the fire service, the disabled, and in the future, building occupant
evacuations.)
***Section IF] 3006.4 {1F] 3006.5 when renumbered according to previous amendment),
add a sentence as follows and delete exceptions #1 & #2:
LE 3006.5. Machine Rooms: {language unchanged)... Storage shall not be allowed within
the elevator machine room. Provide approved signage at each entry door to the elevator
machine room stating "Elevator Machinery — No Storage Allowed."
(Reason: To specify what is permitted in such areas.)
* *Section 3109.1 ; add a section to read as follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of this section and
other applicable sections of this code as well as also complying with applicable state laws.
(Reason: to recognize "state requirements ")
* *Section 3403.1.1 and 3404.1.1; add the following subsections:
fF] 3403.1.1. For additions where chapter 9 of this code or the Fire Code require
structures to have fire protection system(s) such systems installed throughout the building,
both existing and new portions.
Fl 3404.1.1. Alterations shall not require fire protection systems be added due to area
limits specified in chapter 9 of this code or the Fire Code. (For change of occupancy see
section 3406.)
(Reason: to clarify application of fire protection requirements for additions or remodeling conditions.)
* *Section 3412.2; Fill in the blank as follows:
3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to annexation into the city limits or
constructed within the city prior to June 20, 1978 , in which there is work involving
additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the
requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The
provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that
will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These
provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I.
(Reason: To properly address buildings constructed without any regulating codes or inspections.)
**Section H101.1: add the following paragraph:
The sign ordinance of the City of Southlake is not changed by this chapter. This chapter is intended
to only provide the structural standards for signs. In any conflict, the sign ordinance shall take
precedence.
* *SectionJ103.2: amend the exemptions as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions.
A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. Grading in an isolated, self- contained area, provided there is no danger to the
public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties when
approved by the Building Official.
2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
3. Cemetery graves.
c disposal sites controlled by othcr regulations.
5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
p roperties
7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design
professional. (This phrase was added to assure that the "exploratory excavation" is
not to begin construction of a building prior to receiving a permit, but is for the sole
purpose of preparing a soils report.)
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
END OF AMENDMENTS.
INVOICE
Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 313978911
FORT WORTH, TX 76102 ti lc ,:,,,%,
(817) 390 -7761 Invoice Date: 1/15/2011
Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 1/31/2011
Bill To: PO Number: NO PO
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE C -, C F CiTY r
1400 MAIN ST . -, ,,, Order Number: 31397891
STE 440 Sales Rep: 073
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 -7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Attn: Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 1/15/2011
I D , �: ' L� Col. D Li nage ` mu " >& Rate 1 4=z° A l ountt
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
CITY OF SOU7� Notice is hereby given by the city I3580 1 67 67 LINE $17.29 $1,158.74
Council of the City of Southlake,
Texas, that a public hearing will be
held on February 1, 2011, at 5:30
Sales Discount j p.m. or immediately following the ($1,054.17)
Work Session, during the Regular
City Council meeting to be held in
Misc Fee the City Council Chambers of Town $10.00
Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake,
Texas. Purpose of the public hearing
is to consider the second reading
of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 987
AN
2009 EDITION OF OF THE Net Amount: $114.57
TIONAL BUILDING CODE REGU-
LATING THE ERECTION CON-
STRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, AL- tttttlil HIg 1
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DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES),
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ELECTRICAL CODE AS REFER- OF w
ENCED HEREIN, IN THE CITY OF i ° �lPIRES. ��
THE STATE OF ADOPTION AE
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County of Tarrai MENTSTHERETO; PROVIDING FOR �P /g / / /Btil111tttt
RECORDING OF SUCH CODE AS -A
PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING THAT
Before me, a Nc MuLATIVE FNA SHALL ANCE ; 'and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for
the Star - Telegra PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY m, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say
that the attache( CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PEN s published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
ALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF;
(817) 215 - 2323 PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AM LET FOR PUBLI TION IN ZA ^ _ _ ` ^ AD `� 11�
FOR PUBICA fi` ' ' 4 Signed 3Q �� `\
CIAL NEWSPAPER; A:PROV
SUBSCRIBED / HIS Wednesday, . y, 19, 2011.
Any person, firm o corporation who I Notary Public .d' 4 �/ , /� 1 1 _4 — ��
violates, disobeys, omits: neglects ! rY
or refuses to comply with or who
resists the enforcement of any of
the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined not more than Two
Thousand Dollars ($ 2,000.00) for
any violation involvin zoning, fire
Thank You l to e o i y , incluudin dum g o refuse,
and shall be fined not more than
five hundred dollars ($500) for any —
other violation of this ordinance.
Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shalt .'constitute
a separate offense.
( City of Southlake Customer ID: CIT57
Remit To: In t er im City Secretary
1 .U. OVA 9010 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -2051 Invoice Number: 313978911
Invoice Amount: $114.57
PO Number: NO PO
Amount Enclosed:
INVOICE
Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 314438951
RECEIVED
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817) 390 -7761 Invoice Date: 2/17/2011
Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582 . Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 2/28/2011
Bill To: PO Number: NO PO
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST OFFICE SECRETARY Order Number: 31443895
STE 440 Sales Rep: 073
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 -7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Attn: Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 2/17/2011
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STRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, AL-
TERATION, REPAIR, MOVING,
Sales D REMOVAL, " DEMOLITION, CON- ($914.58)
VERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIP-
MENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND
Mlsc Fee MAINTENANCE OF ALL LD
OR STRUCTURES, EXCEPT ONE -
INGS $10.00
AND TWO - FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND MULTIPLE SINGLE- FAMILY
DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES),
AND INCLUDING THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AS REFER- $99.18
ENCED HEREIN IN THE CITY OF Net Amount:
SOUTHLAKE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMEND-
MENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR ` \ \ \ \Uilillllf / / ///
PUB PROVIDING AS ` L. .H 0 �� /i��
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CU- "y
MULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; Q `• ' P PY P(je ' � e
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY Z '� <', ;O
CLAUSE; PROVIDING • FOR A PEN - U . ' i 1411:-.1
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ALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; * : /\
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN • Q
PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFI- � - OF
CIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVID- • `•• FXPIRE . •• �
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 's 4 .\2
THE STA A violates n di sob eys omits. negl is � / // / lil y tt� \ \ \ \ \‘ `
County of or refuses to comply with or who
resists the enforcement of any of
the provisions of this ordinance .
Before me shall be fined not more than Two .ounty and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for
the Star -T Thousand Dollars ($ 9g 2,000.00) for ;legram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say
that the at safety f or �publ c andg'J nt was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
(817) 215- tation including dumping or refuse,
and shall be fined not more than ` ,
five hundred dollars ($500) for any - „,,,,,,,,,K
other violation of this ordinance. Signed IS C;IS)...Q.N.5•-- \C\ -
Each day that a violation is
SUBSCRI Pe eu constitute
ME, THIS Friday, Febru- �11.
a se E rmitt D t A N to offense. xist sha Y. I PA AND APPROVED THIS THE
15th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2011, '
DURING ILC MEETING.
REGULAR CITY Notary Public d 1. ./. i _1(,,,iii.)
MAYOR: Jotin Terrell
ATTEST: A icia Richardson, City
Secretary
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: 314438951
Invoice Amount: $99.18
PO Number: NO PO
Amount Enclosed: