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0990 O FFICIj. RECORD 2009 International Mechanical Code ORDINANCE NO.990 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 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 of Heating, Air Conditioning and other Mechanical 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 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 Intemational Mechanical 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 Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, published by The International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Southlake, except for mechanical systems otherwise regulated under the International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings as adopted. A true and correct copy of this Code is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A." SECTION 2 That the 2009 International Mechanical 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 2009 International Mechanical 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. 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) 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 heating, air conditioning and other mechanical 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 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. APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS 25 DAY OF JANUARY, 2011. 4 L =I MAYOR ATTEST: %/Alf ° CITY SECRETARY = ,� ° °••. °...• ° °° APPROVED ON SECOND READING THIS 15 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011. MAYO - ATTEST: tOLk LLD k • " A • .• CITY SECRETARY �� • ° � ' • = v° s • a • , � , , '•• ••9B ° °•° v im, ic` ,,,` 3 APPROVED TO FORM AN LEGALITY: /, 0,ii CITY ATTORNEY / PUBLISHED: 18 FEBRUARY 2011 EFFECTIVE: 1 APRIL, 2011 4 EXHIBIT A 2009 International Residential Code Complete Edition Located in the Office of the City Secretary, City of Southlake, Texas. 5 EXHIBIT B Amendments to the 2009 International Mechanical Code The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2009 International Mechanical Code are hereby amended as follows: (Standard type is text from the IMC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from the IMC.) 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 amendment with the 2009 edition of the code. After each code amendment a reason is given in parentheses. The reason is not a part of the code, but is given to aid in understanding the code. * *Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 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 306.3; change to read as follows: 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), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 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: ... (remainder of section unchanged} (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics. Consistent with 6 regional amendment to IFGC 306.3.) * *Section 306.5; change first paragraph to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment requiring access and appliances are installed on roofs or elevated structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access_, the extent of which shall be from Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer thanes 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 not require climbing over obstructions greater than 30 inches (762 mm) high or walking on roofs having a slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope). Where access involves climbing over parapet walls, the height shall be measured to the top of the parapet wall. {Remainder of section unchanged.) (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. To provide access to electricity for maintenance of equipment. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) ** *Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: 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 vertic z2—u & 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 or equipment 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. {Remainder of section unchanged.) (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) * *Add Sections 306.6 and 306.6.1 to read as follows: 306.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the 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 with approval) 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. 306.6.1 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 safe access to water heaters and to provide lighting and receptacle for maintenance of equipment. Consistent with regional amendments to IFGC 306.7 and IPC 502.5.) ** *Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows: 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross - linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet light. All components shall be selected for the pressure temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged} (Reason: To provide greater flexibility of materials when exposed to ultra violet light. ) * *Section 403.2.1; add an item #5 to read as follows: 5. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IRC R303.3.) * *Section 501.2; add a third exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. {existing exception unchanged} 2. {existing exception unchanged) 3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present (Reason: Provide a more reasonable alternative in areas where a large volume of outside air is present.) * *Section 504.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. (Reason: To clarify size requirement. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 614.6.) 8 ** *Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows: 607.5.1 Fire walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section 706.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with listed fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust systems see Section 510.1 -510.9 IMC. (Reason: For clarification.) END OF AMENDMENTS 9 INVOICE Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 313978951 FORT WORTH, TX 76102 (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 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 31397895 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 -7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Attn: Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 1/15/2011 I Deseripti ©u - ; " Location`' « c D Lin age M ` ][4. ate Amount { CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Notice is he I3580 1 51 51 LINE $17.32 $883.22 ,T CZ:VFD CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Sales Discount Notice uncil is hereby of the given o by the City f 5 Citouthlakey , ($806.01) Co Texas, that a public hearing will be held on February 1, 2011, at 5:30 $10.00 Misc Fee p.m. or immediately following the Work Session, during the Regular City Council meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers of Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas. Purpose of the public hearing is to consider the second reading .' { r q i : s' I CR E l ; Net Amount: $ 87 . 21 of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 990 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2009 EDITION; PROVIDING 0 \ ` ® ���� y � t �� /4/ ♦��0 �`4 • N® � Oj ' FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL I AMENDMENTS THERETO; PRO - VIDING FOR RECORDING OF SUCH `♦ Q � � P (�� •. ss� CODE AS A PUBLIC RECORD; v ..r PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDI G NANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE . 2 _ 4 , OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRO- a tP, •• VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; % �� OF PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN .1. •• �CPIRE; °• ♦� PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING 1. •. FOR County of Tar NG LAN PUBLICATION IN THE E F A DAT ROV D � is ' /se, / � /gt1 20 ♦♦ SECTION 6 Before me, a Any person, firm or corporation who y and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for violates, disobeys, o mits, neglects the Star -Teleg or refuses to comply with or who 3m, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the attach( resists the enforcement ofr an any of o is published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM 817 215 -232; she prevf of tor than `�( -\ ( ) shall e fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), all �� ` \ ��s III IN__ violations involving zoning, fire Signed safety or public health and sani- tation including dumping or refuse, SUBSCRIBED and shall be fined not more than THIS Wednesday, - y . 19, 2011. five hundred dollars (1500) for all other violations of this ordinance `�� , /� each day that a violation is Notary Public ,,/ . ���"— permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. City of Southlake Tara Brooks Interim 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: 313978951 Invoice Amount: $87.21 PO Number: NO PO Amount Enclosed: $ INVOICE Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 314438991 FORT WORTH, TX 76102 rCE13, ED (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 prfCIrE no. env SECRETAR Order Number: 31443899 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 -7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Attn: Attn: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Publication Date: 2/17/2011 De ° � � ` ', a ,� ` Location Col De Lina MU Rate Amount C OF IT' , RE CITY OF S AN I pI�p ORDINANCE E NO.990 ADO THE NO I3580 1 42 42 LINE $17.34 $728.24 INTE RNATIONAL MECHANICAL . CODE, 2009 EDITION; PROVIDING Sales Disco AME EN TS PTHERETO; LOCAL - VIDING FOR RECORDING OF SUCH Misc Fee PROVID NG H LTHIS E COORRDDI $10.00 NANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRO- VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING �tt1ItI11 / //� $71.82 Net Amp FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFI- ` ` �� `u H // ��� Any person,�firm or�corporration who �Q��° . . P o ` , 11. * ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ��� violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who `.` Z' : O � °• resists the enforcement of any of .Z.- 2 k...-- . * the provisions of this ordinance — ,� : c shall be fined not more than Two .- * : � Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) all violations involving zoning, fire i - OF safety or public health and sani- 5 dumping or refuse, and shall rbe (t50 j fo hall. ', � i � >/� P , ,4‘ \* other violations of this ordinance /s / /111Ililttill THE STATE each day that a violation is County of T; permitted offen exist constitute PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2011, Before me, DURING THE REGULAR CITY unty and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star -Tel AMU., h MEETING. • , lgram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the atta Y ""'n Tamil AY7€€T: 111k&7 °Ic#tdr4�aM cit was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM (817) 215 -2: "err Signed �1),r \C ' ` ) k --\ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Friday, Febru. ! : , / 111. Notary Public _ // .1...4 , ii_.,4_,...a. 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: 314438991 Invoice Amount: $71.82 PO Number: NO PO Amount Enclosed: