0931A ORDINANCE NO. 931A OFFICIAL REC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE III, "FIRE CODE" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING
THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 931 AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND
EXPLOSION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL
AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code
to provide for the safety of the citizens of Southlake; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety has recommended certain amendments to
the International Fire Code, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That Article III of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Southlake, Texas, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
Sec. 15 -126. Adoption of 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code,
The City of Southlake hereby adopts the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code,
including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I AND J published by the International
Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this
ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at
length herein.
Sec. 15 -127. Amendments.
That the 2009 International Fire Code, as adopted herein, is hereby amended as
provided in Exhibit "B" incorporated herein and attached hereto for all purposes of this
ordinance. The City of Southlake, Texas may from time to time determine that additional
local modifications to the Fire 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 Fire Code. These amendments shall be consolidated as Exhibit
"B" to this Ordinance.
SECTION 2
Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or
refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for 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 3
Cumulative Clause. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of
ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where provisions of this ordinance are
in direct conflict with the provisions of another ordinance, in which event the conflicting
provisions of the other ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Severability Clause. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council
that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid 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 they would have been enacted by the
City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of the unconstitutional phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
SECTION 5
Savings Clause. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Article III, Chapter 15 "Fire Code" of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Southlake, Texas, as amended, or any other ordinances
affecting such code which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance;
and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether
pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this
ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 6
Publication. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to
publish in the official newspaper of the City of Southlake, the caption, penalty clause,
publication clause and effective date of this ordinance one time within ten days after
passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of
Southlake.
SECTION 7
Effective Date. 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 FEBURARY 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 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2009 International Fire 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 102.1; change #3 to read as follows:
3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when required in Chapter 46 or in specific
sections of this code.
(Reason: To clarify that there are other provisions in the fire code applicable to existing buildings that are not
located in Chapter 46, such as Section 510 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage.)
* *Section 102.7; change to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those
that are listed in Chapter 45 47 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences
occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall
apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to
said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70
or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
(Reason: To be consistent with the State of Texas, other referenced codes must be specifically adopted.)
** *Section 105.3.3; change to read as follows:
105.3.3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the
fire code official issuing a permit when required and conducting associated inspections indicating the
applicable provisions of this code have been met.
(Reason: For clarity to allow for better understanding in areas not requiring such permits, such as
unincorporated areas of counties.)
Section 105.6 Change as follows:
Section 105.6.0 Required operational permits. The code official is authorized to issue
operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 34
Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 is hereby rescinded and Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.34
are added as follows:
Section 105.6.1 Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
Section 105.6.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks (AGST)
Section 105.6.3 UST and AGST removal or Temporary out of service
Section 105.6.4 Changing UST contents
Section 105.6.5 Trench Burning — Clearing Land /Rubbish
Section 105.6.6 Fireworks (certified events only)
Section 105.6.7 Dry Cleaning Operations, non - flammable liquids
Section 105.6.8 Dry Cleaning Operations, flammable /combustible liquids
Section 105.6.9 Explosives or Blasting Agents, use of
Section 105.6.10 Hazardous Materials (Storage, dispense, use of)
Section 105.6.11 Highly Toxic Pesticides (storage, use of)
Section 105.6.12 High -Piled Combustible Storage
Section 105.6.13 Tire Storage
Section 105.6.14 LPG, 25 -119 WGC
Section 105.6.15 LPG, 120 — 1,999 WGC
Section 105.6.16 LPG, 2,000 < WGC
Section 105.6.17 LPG fueled vehicles /equipment in assemblies
Section 105.6.18 Spraying and Dipping Operations
Section 105.6.19 Battery Systems
Section 105.6.20 Private Agency License Inspection /Certification
Section 105.6.21 Asbestos Removal
Section 105.6.22 Malls, covered
Section 105.6.23 Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations
Section 105.6.24 Pyrotechnic material
Section 105.6.25 Cut Tree in Public Building
Section 105.6.26 Controlled Access Gates
Section 105.6.27 Circus, Carnivals, Fairs
Section 105.6.28 Pipeline Operations Maintenance or Excavation
Section 105.6.29 Candles- Open Flame, Use in Assembly Areas
Section 105.6.30 Parade Floats
Section 105.6.31 Refrigeration Equipment, us of special type
Section 105.6.32 Speed Bumps /Humps in Fire Lane
Section 105.6.33 Garages -Auto Equipment Maintenance /Repairs
Section 105.6.34 Compressed Gases, Use of
** *Section 105.7.15; add Section 105.7.16 to read as follows:
105.7.16 Electronic access control systems. Construction permits are required for the installation or
modification of an electronic access control system, as specified in Section 503 and Section 1008. A separate
construction permit is required for the installation or modification of a fire alarm system that may be connected
to the access control system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
(Reason: Section 105.7.16 adds construction permit requirements for electronic access control systems for
electric security gates and exit doors to ensure proper design and installation of such systems. These
changes reflect local practices of municipalities in this region.
Section 109.3 is amended to read as follows:
Section 109.3 Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this
Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall be
subject to a fine not exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($2,000.00) DOLLARS for each
offense, and each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a
separate offense.
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Section. 111.4 is amended to read as follows:
Section. 111.4 Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work
order except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition, shall be liable to a fine not to exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($2,000.00)
DOLLARS for each offense, and each and every day any such violation shall continue shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offense.
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* *Section 202; change definition of ATRIUM as fol lows:
[B] ATRIUM. An opening connecting twe three or more stories ... {remaining language unchanged}
(Reason: Accepted practice in the region based on legacy codes. IBC Section 1022 permits unenclosed two
story stairways under certain circumstances.)
** *Section 202; amend definition of AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY as follows:
[B] AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY. {add to existing definition} {matches amended IBC definition}
This group may 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)
** *Section 202; amend definition of FIRE WATCH as follows:
FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building
or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the fire code
official, for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire,
raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
(Reason: Clearly defines options to the fire department for providing a fire watch.)
* *Section 202; add new definition of HIGH -RISE BUILDING to read as follows:
HIGH -RISE BUILDING. A building having any floors used for human occupancy located more than
55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
* *Section 202; add new definition of ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM as follows:
ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Any system capable of providing identification of each
individual alarm - initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and as descriptive as possible to
specifically identify the location of the device in alarm. The system shall have the capability of alarm
verification.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
* *Section 202; add new definition of ANALOG ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM as
follows:
ANALOG ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Any system capable of calculating a
change in value by directly measurable quantities (voltage, resistance, etc.) at the sensing point.
The physical analog may be conducted at the sensing point or at the main control panel. The system
shall be capable of compensating for long -term chanqes in sensor response while maintaining a
constant sensitivity. The compensation shall have a preset point at which a detector maintenance
signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The sensor shall remain capable of detecting and
transmitting an alarm while in maintenance alert.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
* *Section 202; add new definition of SELF - SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY as follows:
SELF - SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property desiqned and used for the purpose of renting
or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal
property on a self - service basis.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
* *Section 202; add new definition of STANDBY PERSONNEL as follows:
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief. When
utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be
as normally calculated by the jurisdiction.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
* *Section 307.2; change to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning a bonfirc. Application for such
approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire
is to be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but
not be limited to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and /or restrictions.
2. State, County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official.
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
**Section 307.4; change to read as follows_
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 50 300 feet (15 240 91 440 mm) from
any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 300 feet (15 -240 91
440 mm) of any structure.
{exceptions unchanged}
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
** *Section 307.4.3, Exceptions: change to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two- family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
* *Section 307.4.4; add Section 307.4.4 to read as follows:
307.4.4 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance with
Section 307.2.
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
* *Section 307.5; change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires or recreational fires shall be constantly attended
until the ... {remainder of section unchanged).
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3 and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
** *Section 308.1.4; change to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and -Gther-e Open -flame cooking devices, charcoal
grills and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be operated- located or used on combustible
balconies, decks, or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two- family dwellings, except that LP -gas containers are limited to a water
capacity not greater than 50 pounds (22.68 kq) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kq) LP -gas
capacity] with an aggregate LP -gas capacity not to exceed 100 Ibs (5 containers).
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system, except that LP -gas containers are limited to a water capacity not
greater than 50 pounds (22.68 kq) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kq) LP -gas capacity], with an
aggregate LP -gas capacity not to exceed 40 Ibs (2 containers).
3. {remainder of text unchanged)
(Reason: Decrease fire risk in multi - family dwellings and minimizes ignition sources and clarify allowable limits
for 1 & 2 family dwellings, and allow an expansion for sprinklered multi- family uses. This amendment adds
clarification and defines the container size allowed for residences.)
** *Section 308.1.6.2, Exception #3; change to read as follows:
Exceptions:
{language unchanged}
3. Torches or flame - producing devices in accordance with Section 308,4 308.1.3.
(Reason: Section identified in published code is inappropriate.)
** *Section 311.5; change to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or abandoned
buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to
structural or interior hazards, shall be marked as required by Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
(Reason: There may be situations where placarding is not desired or necessary; also clarifies intent that it is
not the fire code official's responsibility to provide the placard.)
* *Section 401.3; add Section 401.3.4 to read as follows:
401.3.4 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be given,
signaled or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner.
(Reason: Places the responsibility on the business or property owner to maintain their fire alarm systems in
approved condition. Allows the enforcement of `prohibition of false alarms ". Replaces language lost from the
1997 Code.)
** *Section 501.4; change to read as follows:
501.4 Timing of installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire
protection is required to be installed for any structure or development, they shall be installed, tested,
and approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed beyond completion of the • foundation of any structure. , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • - - - - - - - - e - e - - - -
(Reason: Reflects current practice in the region relative to ensuring fire department and EMS access during
construction, which can be a time of increased frequency for emergency incidents.)
* *Section 503.1.1; add the following to the end of the first paragraph:
Except for one- or two- family dwellings, the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten
feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure.
(Reason: Recognizes that the hose lay provision can only be measured along a pathway that is wide enough
for fire fighter access.)
* *Section 503.2.1; change to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 29-24 feet (6096-Fam 7315mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in
accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6
inches (4115 mm.) 14 feet (4267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair
access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the
established vertical clearance when approved.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in fire fighting is
increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section
503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus
size, this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency.)
* *Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the
minimum access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations. The fire code official shall also be able to decrease the minimum access widths when a
change does not affect fire or rescue operations.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in fire fighting is
increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section
503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus
size, this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency.)
** Section 503.2.3 is changed and 503.2.3.1 is added to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. All weather surface shall be asphalt or concrete. Fire lanes shall be designed to
support a minimum 75,000 Ib. GVW load. Subgrade shall be stabilized per engineers report.
Concrete fire lanes shall be a minimum five (5) inches inch thick 3600 psi concrete 5 1 /2 sack
concrete reinforced with #4 rebar on 18 inch centers. Asphalt fire lane shall be minimum six (6)
inches thick. Drive approaches shall be minimum six (6) inches 3600 PSI 5 1 /2 sack concrete with #
4 rebar on 18 inch centers both ways on chairs.
Section 503.2.3.1 Private Access Easements shall be built to city street standards.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in fire fighting is
increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section
503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus
size, this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency. Amendments to
503.2.3.1 to provide a standard for private access easements.)
* *Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Striping, signs, or other markings, when approved by the fire code official, shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof.
Striping, signs and other markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times
and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping — Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines of
red traffic paint six inches (6 ") in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4 ") white
letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes.
Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2) Signs — Signs shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and
shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters
and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a
stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6'6 ") above finished
grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart along both sides of the fire
lane. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire
Chief.
(Reason: Establishes a standard method of marking.)
* *Section 503.4; change to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances
established in Section 503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3
shall be maintained at all times.
(Reason: As originally worded, it implied that vehicles could be parked in the marked fire lane and not be in
violation if the minimum width is still maintained. Current accepted enforcement practice is to require the
entire marked fire lane to be maintained clear and unobstructed.)
* *Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property. - - - - - . - - - - - _ _ - . - - -
Ordinance # 441 for specific addressing requirements. Where access is by means of a private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means
shall be used to identify the structure.
(Reason: Call attention to addressing ordinance. Also matches amendment to IBC 501.2.)
** *Section 507,4; change to read as follows:
507.4 Water supply test date and information. The water supply test used for hydraulic
calculation of fire protection systems shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291
"Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants" and within one year of
sprinkler plan submittal. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water
supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official, as required Of -appreveel-doGumentatien-ef
The exact location of the static /residual hydrant and the flow hydrant shall be indicated on the
design drawings. All fire protection plan submittals shall be accompanied by a hard copy of the
waterflow test report, or as approved by the fire code official. The report must indicate the dominant
water tank level at the time of the test and the maximum and minimum operating levels of the tank,
as well, or identify applicable water supply fluctuation. The licensed contractor must then design the
fire protection system based on this fluctuation information, as per the applicable referenced NFPA
standard.
(Reason: Clarifies intent of the test to ensure contractor accounts for water supply fluctuations.)
** *Section 507.5.4; change to read as follows:
507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times. Posts,
fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept
near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a
manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The
fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection
equipment or fire hydrants.
(Reason: Maintains wording from 2006 Code to ensure these critical devices are available in an emergency
incident.)
* *Section 508; shall be amended by adding the following section:
508.5.7 Required Installations. This section provides the minimum hydrant requirements.
Whenever the fire flow requirements of Appendix C require additional hydrants they are
also required. The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply
capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street or on the
site of the premises, or both, to be protected as required and approved by the Fire Code
Official. A fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of a fire department connection.
Maximum spacing of Fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the following distances:
Occupancy Unsprinklered Sprinklered
R -3 and U Occupancies 400 feet 600 feet
All Others 300 feet 600 feet
Hydrants shall be provided at all intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between
intersections as prescribed above, measured as the hose would be laid. Fire hydrants shall be
accessible to the fire department apparatus by roads which meet the requirements of Section 503.2.
(Reason: To provide minimum hydrant spacing standards.)
** *Section 509.1.1; add new Section 509.1.1 to read as follows:
509.1.1 Sign Requirements. Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for signs required
by this section shall have a minimum height of two (2) inches when located inside a building and
four (4) inches when located outside, or as approved by the fire code official. The letters shall be of
a color that contrasts with the background.
(Reason: Provides direction as to appropriate sign criteria to develop consistency in this regard.)
** *Section 603.3.2.1, Exception; change exception to read as follows:
Exception: The aggregate capacity limit shall be permitted to be increased to 3,000 gallons
(11,356 L) in accordance with all requirements of Section 3404.2.9.5.1 and Chapter 34. of
Claw, II or III liquid for storage in protected abovc ground tanks... {Delete remainder of
Exception)
(Reason: Section 3404.2.9.5.1 is included in this amendment package.)
** *Section 603.3.2.2; change to read as follows:
603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with Section 603.3.2
shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel- burning or generator equipment installed in accordance
with Section 603.3.2.4. Connections between tanks and equipment supplied by such tanks shall be
made using closed piping systems.
(Reason: Relocate the exception to Chapter 34 for applicability to generator sets, due to contradictory
charging statement in 603.1 to not apply to internal combustion engines. Further, such large quantities of
combustible liquid are more thoroughly addressed in Chapter 34 relative to such tanks.)
** *Section 704.1; change to read as follows:
704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoist ways,
service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or
protected in accordance with the codes in effect at the time of construction but, regardless of when
constructed, not less than as required in Chapter 46. New floor openings in existing buildings shall
comply with the International Building Code.
(Reason: Provides standard minimum protection retroactively, but clarifies that this section is not to be used to
reduce higher protection levels that were required when originally constructed.)
** *Section 807.4.3.2; change to read as follows:
807.4.3.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not
more than 20 percent of the wall area and on the walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of
each wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous from floor to ceiling or wall to wall.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or
ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with
Section 807 or be noncombustible.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
(Reason: Consistent with regional practice. This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the
presence of sprinklers. Also provides additional guidance relative to acceptable amounts of artwork in
classrooms.)
* **Section 807.4.4.2; change to read as follows:
807.4.4.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not
more than 20 percent of the wall area and on the walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of
each wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous from floor to ceiling or wall to wall.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or
• ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with
Section 807 or be noncombustible.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
(Reason: Consistent with regional practice. This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the
presence of sprinklers. Also provides additional guidance relative to acceptable amounts of artwork in
classrooms.)
** *Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners /managers must maintain and test standpipe
systems as per NFPA 25 requirements. The following additional requirements shall be applied to the
testing that is required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be
hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall
also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of
standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable of
flowing water through the standpipe, the tester shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or
portable pumping system (as approved by the fire code official) to each FDC, and flow water
through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection functions
properly. There is no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that, check valves function
properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 25.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall install such caps
for all FDC's as required by the fire code official.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, place a blue tag (as per Texas Administrative
Code, Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag) at the
bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check - marked as "Fifth Year"
for Type of ITM, and the note on the back of the tag shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test" at a
minimum.
6. The procedures required by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules with regard to
Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including the
required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (fire code official) shall be
followed.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, if
applicable, as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be
conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing
conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III
standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting
equipment. All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an approved
cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by the fire code official.
(Reason: Increases the reliability of the fire protection system and re- emphasizes the requirements of NFPA
25 relative to standpipe systems, as well as ensuring that FDC connections are similarly tested /maintained to
ensure operation in an emergency incident.)
* *Section 901.7; change to read as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service or in the
event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and the fire code official shall be
notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be
evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut
down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. {remaining language unchanged}
(Reason: Gives Fire Official more discretion. Requires adoption of definition amendment in Section 202 for
fire watch.)
** *Section 901.10; add Section 901.10 to read as follows:
901.10 Discontinuation or change of service. Notice shall be made to the fire code official whenever
contracted alarm services for monitoring of any fire alarm system is terminated for any reason, or a change in
alarm monitoren • provider occurs. Notice shall be made in writin• to the fire code official b the buildin •
owner and alarm service provider prior to the service being terminated.
(Reason: To ensure the property's monitored fire alarm system is maintained for proper notification of
emergency response in the event of an emergency incident.)
* *Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
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 903.2.9.3 to read as follows:
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 separation 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:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 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 of the International Building Code, having an occupant load of 30 or morc that is
located 55 35 feet (16 761 10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
Exception:
1. Airport control towcr &.
20pen parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Building
Code.
3. Occupancies in Group F 2.
(Reason: Lower height threshold for sprinklers reduces demands on fire fighters.)
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.)
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 IBC)
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. For upper level attic type rooms, areas where the
ceiling height is less than five feet (5' 0 ") shall not be considered. Unfinished space framed to permit
future expansion of floor area shall be considered as part of the area. Joists designed to support
floor loads shall be assumed to be for future area.
Exceptions: 1.Open parking garages in compliance with IBC Section 406.3.
2. Building regulated under the International Residential Code as amended.
(Reason: Lower area threshold for sprinklers reduces demand on fire fighters. Detail added to explain more
precisely how areas are to be figured.)
** *Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
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 . . . {language
unchanged) ... because it is damp, of fire - resistance -rated construction or contains electrical
equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire
hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of
the contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and 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 Tess than 2 hours.
4. In rooms or ar as that are of noncombuctible con - _ _ • -
content.
(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:
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 of the IRC and recognize current state stipulations in this
regard.)
* *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 uniform safety factor.)
Section 903.3.7; add the following:
903.3.7 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 IFC 905.9.)
* *Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof 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.)
* *Section 903.6.3; add Section 903.6.3 to read as follows:
903.6.3 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1504.
(Reason: Call attention to amendment to section 1504.)
* *Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standard. 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 psiq air pressure with a high /low alarm.
(Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements.)
* *Section 905.3.8; add Section 905.3.8 and exception to read as follows:
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 language unchanged).
(Reason: Reduced the amount of pressure required to facilitate testing, and provides backup protection for
fire fighter safety.)
** *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 amendment to IFC 903.4.)
** *Section 906.1 (Where required); delete Exception to Line Number 1 as follows:
2 through 6.
(Reason: Reflects regional practice and match NFPA.)
* ** Section 907.1.4; add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
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 40
smoke detectors or more than 75 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.)
** *Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with new Section 907.6 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 light of not less than 1 foot - candle (11 lux)
at the walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
(Reason: Increases the requirement to be consistent with Group B requirement. Also addresses issue found in
Group A occupancies of reduced lighting levels and other NV equipment that distracts from fire alarm
notification devices. Also reflects regional practice.)
* *Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 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 load 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 load of less 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:
907.2.13 High -rise buildings. Buildings having any floors used for human occupancy located
more than 75 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.
(Reason: To correct per definition of high -rise)
* *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 of the International
Building Code, when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to accessory
uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
(Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not excepted from
automatic fire alarm system requirements.)
* *Section 907.5.2.6; add Section 907.5.2.6 to read as follows:
907.5.2.6 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
(Reason: Helps to reduce false alarms. Consistent with regional requirements. {IBC Section 907.4.2.6 -
Regional Amendment))
* *Section 907.7.1.1; add Section 907.7.1.1 to read as follows:
907.7.1.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure of any
single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the
normal operation of other such devices. All initiating circuit conductors shall be Class "A" wired with
a minimum of six feet separation between supply and return circuit conductors. IDC — Class "A"
Style D; SLC - Class "A" Style 6; NAC - Class "B" Style Y. The IDC from an addressable device
used to monitor the status of a suppression system may be wired Class B, Style B provided the
distance from the addressable device is within 10 -feet of the suppression system device.
(Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers. Improves reliability
of fire alarm devices and systems.)
** *Section 907.7.5.2; add Section 907.7.5.2 to read as follows:
907.7.5.2 Communication Requirements. All alarm systems, new or replacement, shall transmit
alarm, supervisory and trouble signals descriptively to the approved central station, remote
supervisory station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device
designation and location of addressable device identification. Alarms shall not be permitted to be
transmitted as a General Alarm or Zone condition.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event.)
* *Section 910.1; change Exception #2 to read as follows:
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast - response (ESFR)
sprinklers, automatic only manual smoke and heat vents shall Abe 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 subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions and 910.2.4 to read as follows:
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.
910.2.4 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 from "Group F -1 and S -1" to
include "Group H" and to read as follows:
Group H F -1 and S -1
(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.)
** *Section 912.2; add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
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 Tess 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:
[B] 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 [B] 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:
[B] 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:
[B] 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, FM 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:
[B] 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, EL
I -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:
[B] 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:
[B] 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 (122 m) for occupancies in Group F -1 or S -1.
(Reason: Maintain the current level of protection outlined in as the 2006 IFC.)
**[B] 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 with corridor smoke detection. The actuation of any
detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke -
detection system shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a system
is provided.
(Reason: Consistent with regional amendment to IBC 1018.1.)
* **[B] 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:
[B] 1022.9 Smokeproof enclosures and pressurized stairways. In buildings required to comply
with Section 403 or 405 of the IBC, each of the exit enclosures serving a story with a floor surface
located more than 7 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:
[B] 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 75
55 -feet (22 860 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.)
* * *(B1 Section 1026.6; amend exception #4 to read as follows:
4. Separation from the interior open -ended corridors of the building is not required for exteriorramps
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 1030.2; change to read as follows:
1030.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free
from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency when-the-areas
served by such exits are occupied. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of
the fire code official.
(Reason: Maintain a current level of protection as identified in the 2003 and provide firefighter safety.)
** *Section 1501.2; delete the section.
(Reason: This section eliminates such booths from all compliance with Chapter 15 including, but not limited
to, size, ventilation, fire protection, construction, etc. If the product utilized is changed to a more flammable
substance, the lack of compliance with Chapter 15 could result in significant fire or deflagration hazard.)
* *Section 1504.4; change to read as follows:
1504.4 Fire Protection. New and existing spray Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected
by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system ... {remainder of section unchanged} ...
(Reason: Consistent protection in all spray booths.)
** *Section 2202.1 Definitions; add to definition of REPAIR GARAGE as follows:
REPAIR GARAGE. This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification
and servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or
replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such minor repairs.
(Reason: To further clarify types of service work allowed in a repair garage, as well as to correspond with
definition in the IBC.)
* *Section 2204.1; change to read as follows:
2204.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel- dispensing facilities shall
timec or shall be in accordance with Scction 2201.3. the following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; and /or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; and /or
3. Shall be an unattended self - service facility in accordance with Section 2204.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item #1 or #2 above is not present, such operations shall be
considered as an Unattended self - service facility and shall also comply with Section 2204.3.
(Reason: Allows a facility to apply the attended and unattended requirements of the code when both are met.)
** *Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High -Piled Combustible
Storage" to read as follows:
Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding 6,000 sq.ft. that
has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12
feet, shall be considered to be high -piled storage. When a specific product cannot be identified, a
fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the
maximum pile height
(Reason: To provide protection for worst - case scenario in flexible or unknown situations.)
** *Table 2306.2; change text of "footnote j" to read as follows:
j . : -e. - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -e e Where areas of buildings are equipped with
early suppression fast - response (ESFR) - : ' • - - - - • - . - - • - - - - - - - - -
sprinklers, manual smoke and heat vents or manually activated engineered mechanical smoke
exhaust systems shall be required within these areas.
(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event, while ensuring
proper operation of the sprinkler protection provided.)
* *Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks
are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage and handling of fireworks as
allowed in Section 3304 and 3308.
2. - -- - ' - -• - - - - - - - - - - -- --- - - -' .
3. The use of fireworks for approved display as allowed in Section 3308.
4. The pocccccion...concumcr fircworks.
(Reason: Restricts to approved displays, which is consistent with regional practice.)
* *Section 3302; change the definition of FIREWORKS to read as follows:
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect
for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, GC detonation, and /or activated by ignition
with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G
fireworks as set forth herein.
(Reason: Increased safety from fireworks related injuries.)
* *Section 3403.6; add a sentence to read as follows:
3403.6 Piping systems. Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable and combustible
liquids shall be in accordance with Sections 3403.6.1 through 3403.6.11. An approved method of
secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems.
(Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in
underground applications.)
** *Section 3404.2.9.5.1; add Section 3404.2.9.5.1 to read as follows:
3404.2.9.5.1 Combustible liquid storage tanks inside of buildings. The maximum aggregate
allowable quantity limit shall be 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) of Class II or III combustible liquid for
storage in protected aboveground tanks complying with Section 3404.2.9.7 when all of the following
conditions are met:
1. The entire 3,000 gallon (11 356 L) quantity shall be stored in protected above - ground
tanks;
2. The 3,000 gallon (11 356 L) capacity shall be permitted to be stored in a single tank or
multiple smaller tanks;
3. The tanks shall be located in a room protected by an automatic sprinkler system complying
with Section 903.3.1.1; and
4. Tanks shall be connected to fuel - burning equipment, including generators, utilizing an
approved closed piping system.
The quantity of combustible liquid stored in tanks complying with this section shall not be counted
towards the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table 2703.1.1(1), and such tanks shall not be
required to be located in a control area. Such tanks shall not be located more than two stories
below grade.
(Reason: Relocated from exception to 603.3.2.1 as per reason statement for deletion in that section. Maintains
consistency with current regional requirements relative to interior flammable /combustible liquid storage tanks.)
** Section 3404.2.9.6.1 changed to read as follows:
3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and
II liquids in above ground tanks is prohibited on land located in the following zoning districts: all
residential districts, including "SF -1A, SF-1B, SF -30, SF -20A, and SF -20B, Single Family
Residential Districts;" "RE, Single Family Residential Estate District;" "AG," Agricultural District; "MF-
1, Two Family Residential District;" "MF -2, Multiple Family Residential District;" and "MH,
Manufactured Housing District;" "HC, Hotel District;" "0-1 and 0-2, Office Districts;" "C -1,
Neighborhood Commercial District;" "C -2, Local Retail Commercial District;" "C -3, General
Commercial District;" "C -4, Arterial Mall District;" "B -2, Commercial Manufacturing District; "and any
"PUD, Planned Unit Development District." S -P -1. Detailed Site Plan District," and SP -2,
Generalized Site Plan District" which includes any use permitted in any of the above - referenced
districts. Where special conditions exist and adequate safety is provided, the fire code official shall
have the authority to grant exceptions to this requirement.
Such storage is permitted on land zoned within the following zoning districts: "B -1, Business Service
Park District;" `1 -1, Light Industrial District;" `1 -2, Heavy Industrial District;" and "CS, Community
Service District," or on land zoned for certain S -1 -1 or S -P -2 Districts with the approval of the Fire
Chief.
* *Section 3404.2.11.5; add a sentence to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5 Leak Prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections
3404.2.11.5.1 through 3404.2.11.5.3. An approved method of secondary containment shall be
provided for underground tank and piping systems.
(Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in
underground applications. References regional amendment to IFC 3404.2.11.5.3.)
* *Section 3404.2.11.5.2; change to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an
approved method of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 3404.2.11.5.3.
(Reason: Reference to 1FC Section 3404.2.11.5.3 amendment.)
* *Section 3404.2.11.5.3; add Section 3404.2.11.5.3 to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.3 Observation wells. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 6 inches in diameter
shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid
storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point 12 inches below the average grade of the
excavation to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site
shall provide a sampling sump at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps.
Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation
and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers, a minimum of two are
required.
(Reason: Provides an economical means of checking potential leaks at each tank site.)
* *Section 3406.5.4.5; delete and replace with new sections 3406.5.4.5 and 3406.5.4.5.1
through 3406.5.4.5.3 the following:
3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing. Dispensing of Class II and
III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial,
industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided such
dispensing operations are conducted in accordance with Sections 3406.5.4.5.1 through
3406.5.4.5.3.
3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements.
1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct mobile fueling.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The site plan must
indicate:
a. all buildings, structures, and appurtenances on site and their use or function;
b. all uses adjacent to the property lines of the site;
c. the locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent waterways or wetlands;
d. information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be
retained upon the site property; and,
e. The scale of the site plan.
3. The Code Official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and /or days during which
mobile fueling operations are allowed to take place and specific locations on a site where fueling
is permitted.
4. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not generally accessible to the public.
5. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4.572 m) of buildings, property lines, or
combustible storage.
3406.5.4.5.2 Refueling Operator Requirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fueling operations shall provide to the jurisdiction a written response plan which
demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill, carry out appropriate mitigation measures, and to
indicate its process to properly dispose of contaminated materials when circumstances require.
2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 385 and Local, State and Federal
requirements. The tank vehicle's specific functions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor vehicle
fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling
shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle including the back and both sides.
4. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40: BC shall be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly
indicating its location.
5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type.
6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than 100 feet (30.48m) in length.
7. Absorbent materials, non -water absorbent pads, a 10 foot (3.048 m) long containment boom, an approved
container with lid, and a non - metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5- gallon fuel spill.
8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a count -back switch, limiting the amount
of a single fueling operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1893 L) between resettings of the limit switch.
Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut -off device capability where the operator
constantly carries the shut -off device which, when activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from the
tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in the
event of a fire, leak, or spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing company and shall be
made available to the fire code official upon request.
10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling operations shall have in their possession at all times an
emergency communications device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergency.
3406.5.4.5.3 Operational Requirements.
1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended and operated only by designated
personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels.
2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions shall be taken to assure ignition sources are not
present.
3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations.
4. Night time fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic from
driving over the delivery hose and between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle being fueled.
6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning
lights shall be in operation.
7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to
moving the tank vehicle.
9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or
unauthorized discharge occurs.
(Reason: Provides clarity and organization of the site, operation and use requirements.)
* *Section 3803.2.1; add Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows:
3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service is
not available, portable LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch
assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20 -pound (9.0 kg) water
capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60 -pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device
shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP -Gas containers
in these situations.)
* *Section 3804.2, Exception; add an exception #2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing language unchanged)
2. Except as permitted in 308 and 3804.3.2, LP -qas containers are not permitted in residential
areas.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP -Gas containers.
References regional amendment to IFC 3804.3.2.)
** *Section 3804.3; add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows:
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural qas service is not
available, an LP -Gas container is allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed
devices. Such container shall not exceed 250 - gallon water capacity per lot. See Table 3804.3 for
location of containers. When applicant shows lust cause and appropriate safety measures, the fire
code official shall have the authority to grant exceptions to this requirement.
Exception: Lots where LP can be off loaded wholly on the property where the tank is
located; may install 500 gallon above ground or 1,000 gallon underground approved
containers.
(Reason: Allows for an alternate fuel source. Dwelling density must be considered and possibly factored into
zoning restrictions.)
** *Table 4604.7, footnote a; change to read as follows:
a. Buildings constructed under the 2003 or 2006 IBC and equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
(Reason: To recognize buildings constructed under a code that allowed the sprinkler reduction.)
** *Section 4604.23; change to read as follows:
4604.23 Egress path markings. Existing buildings of Groups A, B, E, I, M, and R -1 having
occupied floors 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 luminous egress path markings in accordance
with Section 1024.
Exception: Open, unenclosed stairwells in historic buildings designated as historic under a
state or local historic preservation program
(Reason: Correct definition of high -rise for Option B jurisdictions
END OF AMENDMENTS
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