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0817ORDINANCE NO. 817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE II1, "FIRE CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE~ TEXAS BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERA'ATIO3,k4L FIRE CODE; REPE.M. ING ORDINANCE NUMBER 762 AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVER.NING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE .AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE .4dqD [XPUOS1ON; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABIL1TY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBI.ICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vs:HEREAS. the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by thc electorate pursuanl to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of thc Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Cily wishes to adopt the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code to provide for thc safety of'the citizens of Southlake; and IVHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety has recommended certain amendments to the lnlcmational Fire Code. and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHEAKE, TEXAS: Section 1. That A~xicle I[I of Chapler 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 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code, Thc City of Southlake hereby adopts the 2000 Editio~ of the International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F and G, published by the International Code Council, lnc, saxe and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this ordinance, and the same are tqereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. Sec. 15-127. Amendments. The following sections of the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code as adopted in Sec. Page 1 of 22 arc hereby amended as l'ollows: Section l O l. 1; Change to read as follo~vs: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Southlake, hereinafter re['crred lo as "this code." Section 102.4; Change to read as follows: 102.4 Application of other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with this code and other codes as applicable and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in su-uctures required bv this code which are within thc scope of this and other codes shall be made in accordance therewith. Section 102.6: Change to read as follows: Section 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 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 ~tdopted 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. Sectian 103.1, 103.2 and 103.3 Change to read as follows: Section 103.1_General. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Division of Fire Prevention. Thc Diwsion of Fire Prevention is hereby established as a division of the Department of Public Safety of the City of Southlake and shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Dep'_artment. Section 103.2 Appointment. The Code Official in chame of the Division of Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Direclor of Public Safety on the basis of proper qualification as required by the City of Southlake. Section 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and the concurrence of the Fire Chief, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Section 105.6 Change as folio}rs: 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 105.6.3~4 Page 2 of 22 Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 is hereby rescinded attd Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.34 is adopted as follows: Section 105.6.1 Section 105.6.2 Section 105.6.3 Section 105.6.4 Section 105.6.5 Section 105.6.6 Section 105.6.7 Section 105.6.8 Section 105.6.9 Section 105.6.10 Section 105.6.11 Section 105.6.12 Section 105.6.13 Section 105.6.14 Section 105.6.15 Section 105.6.16 Section 105.6.17 Section 105.6.18 Section 105.6.19 Section 105.6.20 Underground Storage TarLkS (UST) Aboveground Storage Tanks (AGST) UST and AGST removal or Temporary out of service Changing UST contents 'french Burning - Clearing Land/Rubbish Fireworks (certified events only) DU' Cleaning Operations, non-flammable liquids Dry Cleaning Operations, flammable~combustible liquids Explosives or Blasting Agents, use of Hazardous Malerials (Storage, dispense, use of) Highly Toxic Pesticides (storage, use of) High-Piled Combustible Storage 'Fire Storage LPG, 25-119 WGC LPG, 120- 1.999 WGC LPG, 2,000 < WGC I~PG faeled vehicles/equipment in assemblies Sprasdng and Dipping Operations BatteD' Systems Privale Agency License Inspection Cert ficat~o Page 3 of 22 Section 1 t}5.6.21 Section 105.6.22 Section 105.6.23 Section 105.6.24 Section 105.6.25 Section 105.6.26 Section 105.6.27 Section 105.6.28 Section 105.6.29 Section 105.6.30 Section 105.6.31 Section 105.6.32 Section 105.6.33 Section 105.6.34 Asbestos Removal Malls. covered Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations Pxq'otechnic material Cut Tree in Public Building Controlled Access Gates Circus, Carnivals, Fairs Pipeline Operations Maintenance or Excavation Candles- Open Flame, Use in Assembly Areas Parade Floats R¢fl-igeration Equipment, us of special type Speed Bumps/Humps m Fire Lane Garages-Auto Equipment Maintenance/Repairs Compressed Gases, Use of Sec. 109.3 is antended to read as follows: Sec. 109.3 Any person, firm, or cool, oration violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance shall be guilty ora misdemeanor and. upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall be subjcct to a fine not exceed TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($2,000.00) DOLLARS for each offense, and each and eveD, day any such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitule a separate offense. Sec. 111.4 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 111.4 Any person who shall cominue any work after having been served with a stop work order except sucb 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 evers, da), an), such violation shall continue shall be deemed lo constitute a separate offense. Page 4 of 22 Section 202 is amended b.r adding the following definitions: ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM is any system capable of providin~ identification of each individual alarm initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and as descriptive as possible to specifically identify thc location of the device in alarm. The system shall have alann verification. ANALOG INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM is an,/ svslcm capable of calculating a change in value bv directly measurable quantities (voltage, resistance, etc.) at the sensing point. The physical analog may be conducted at the sensing point or at thc main control panel. The s`/stem shall be capable of compensating for long-term changes in sensor response while maintainint a constanl sensitivit`/. The compensation shall have a preset point al x~ hich a deteclor maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The sensor shall remain capable of detecting and transmitting an alarm while in the maintenance mode. CITY shall mean the City of Southlake, Texas CODE OFFICIAL. The Fire Marshal is the designated authority charged by the Director ct'Public Safety with the duties of administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized rc~presentalive. FIRE CHIEF shall mean the City of Southlake Chief of Fire Services. FIRE LANE shall mean fire apparatus access road FIRE MARSHAL. See Code Official HIGH -RISE BUILDING A building having floors used for human occupancy located more than $5 feet or three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. MECHANICAL CODE is the ]n~ernaziona! Mec]~anica! CodeTM as adopted bv this jurisdiction. SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real properly designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storin~ and removing personal property on a self-service basis. STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved b`/the Fire Chief. \¥hen utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be as nomnallv calculated bv the iurisdiction. Page 5 of 22 **Section 307.2; change to read as follows: 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the code official in accordance with Scction 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. Application for such approval shall only be presemed 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 Natural Resource Conservation Commission guidelines and/or restrictions. 2. State, Counlv or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning. 3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official. **Sectiou 307.3; change to read as follows: 307.3 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 300 feet (91 440 mm) from mLv structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet (91 44(I mm) of any structure. (cxccp~io~s uncha~gect) **Add Section 307.3.3 to read as,follows: 307.3.3 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance with Section 307.2. **Section 307.4; change to read as,follows: 307.4 Attendance. Open burning, trench bums, bonfires or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the... [remai~der of section unchanged]. **Section 307.5; change to read as follows: 307.5 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operaled or located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1 .One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Page 6 of 22 · Section 307.5.1: change to read as follows: 307.5.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. When permitted as listed in the exceptions of Section 307.5.1JP-gas burners having a LP-gas container with a water capacity grcaler than 2.5 pounds (1.14 kg) [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exception: One- and two-family dwellings, and other residential occupancies when those residential occupancies are in compliance with Section 307.5, exception #2, may have containers with a water capacity not ~reater than 20 pounds (9.08 kg) [nominal 1 t~ound (0.454 k~) LP-tas capacitv]. **Section 404.1 through 404.5 Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans shall be deleted. **Section 408.2.2 Announcements shall be deleted. **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 24 feet except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance ofnol less than ? ..... c~,~ ~,~ ;~ ........ ~ .... ~ ~ rnm.) 14 feet (4267 mm). Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved simms are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. **Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows: 503.2.2 Authority. The code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimmn access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations. ** Section 503.2.3 in changed to read as follows: 503.2.3 Surface. All aeather surface shall be asphalt or concrete. Fire lanes shall be desi~ed to support a minimum 65.000 lb. GVW load. Subgrade shall be prepared to a density of not less than 95% as determined by Standard Proctor. Concrete fire laneshall be a minimum five (5) inch thick 3000 psi concrete reinforced with #3 rebar on 18 inch centers. Asphalt fire lane shall bc minimum six {6) inchcs thick. Drive approaches shall be minimum six (6) inches 3000 PSI concrete with g 3 rebar on 18 inch centers both ways on chairs. Page 7 of 22 ** Section 503.3 is changed to read as tbllows. 503.3 Marking Either approved striping or signs shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibil the obstruction thereof or both. Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red traffic painl six inches in width to show the boundarics of the lane. The words "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" or "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" shall appear in four inch white letters with a one inch stroke centered on the red stripe at 25 foot intervals on the red border markings alon~ both sides of the fire lanes. (21 Signs - If signs are used, the sigms shall read "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" or "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" and shall be 12 inches wide and 18 inches high. Sirens shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than two inch Icttcring. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet six inches above finished grade. Sians shall be spaced not more than 50 feet apart. Sia~s may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved bv the Code Official. **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. **Section 508: shall be amended b)' adding the following section: 508.5.7 Required Installations. The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire riow shall be provided on the public street or on the site of the premises, or both, to be protected as required and approved by the Chief. A fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet ora 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 Hvdranls shall be provided at all intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between ioterscct~ons as prescribed above, measured as the hose would be laid. Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire depamnent apparatus by roads which meet the requirements of Section 503.2. Page 8 of 22 **Section 704.1 change to read as follows: 7(}4.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but no! limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, serx icc and utility shafts, that commct two or more stories ora building shall be enclosed or prolccted in accordancc with the codes in effect at the time of construction but, rceardless of when constructed, not less than as specified in Table 704.1. When openings are requircd to be. . [remainder of section unchanged/. ** Section 803.3.2 and Section 803.4.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corridors protected bv an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 pcrcenl of the wall area. **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 accidental activations, the fire department and the code official shall bc notified immediately and, where required by the code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch standby personnel shall be provided for all occupants left m~protectcd by thc shut dox~n until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized, fire ,:,'atchez standby personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of tbe protected premises and keep watch for fires. **Section 902.1; add definition of "Fire Area" to read as follows: FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor area enclosed m~d bounded by fire walls, fire barriers, cxlerior walls or fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies ora building. **Section 902.1: under "Standpipe, Types of" definition, amend "Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follon,s: The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2. **Section 903.1.2; change to read as.follows: 903.1.2 Residential systems. Unless specifically allowed by this code or the International Building Code. residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D or NFPA ~ 3R shall not be reco~ized for the purposes of exceptions or reductions, commonly referred to as "lrade-offs". permitted by other requirements of this code. In addition, residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R must include altic sI~-_inkler protection to be recoenized for the purposes of such trade-offs permitted by other Page 9 of 22 rC~luirements of this code. **Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3 and 903.2.1.4; change to read as follows: 903.2.1.1 Group A-I. ,An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided. = ' ' containing a I'or Group A-1 occupancy Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The tire area exceeds 6,000 square fcet (1115 m2). 2 The fire area }nas an occupant load of 300 or more. 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. 4. The tire area contains a multi theater complex. 903.-.1.~ Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided ~ conlaining a foT~ Group A-2 a,~,zapancy Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The (ire arc] exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2). The fire area has an occupanl toad of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An autolnatic sprinkler system shall be provided. ~ ' cc3ntaining a for Group A-3 occa?ancy Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 6,00(} square feet (1115 m:). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other thaT] the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. ,~ automatic spri~ler system shall be provided ~ containin~ a for Group A-4 occu?ancy Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 6.000 square feel (1115 m:). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as parlicipant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. **Section 903.2. 7; change to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group R-I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings wi~h a Group R-1 fire area. Exception: (delete exception 1.) A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allo'a ed in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group R-1. Page 10 of 22 **Section 903.2.8; change to read as.follows: 903.2.8 Group R-2. ,An ataomatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings witI~ a Group R-2 fire area where any o['the followine conditions apply: 1. Thc R-2 is located more than twc arctics one story in height, including basements; or '~ The buildino contains ~' .......... s more thai] 16 dwelling unitsL9~ 3. The buildin~ contains fl'aternities and sororities with an occupanl load of more than 10. Exception: A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group R~2. **Add Sections 903.2.10.2 attd 903.2.10.3 to read as Jbllows: 903.2.10.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 20,00(1 cubic feet (566 m 3) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section 03.~.1.1 903.2.10.3. Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throu~ohout ali 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 ex'em storaee compartment. **Section 903.2.12.3; amend as follows: 903.2.12.3 Buildings over 55; 35 feet or three stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509, "'~"; ............. ~"'~ ............. that is located 55 35 feet or three stories or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions: 2. Open parking structures in compliance with IBC Section 406. 3. Occ'apancic: in Grcap F 2. ** Section 903.~.1~, Add 903.2.12.4, 903.2.12.5 and 903.2.12.6 as follows: 903.2.12.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For an,/building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (45'~2 mml, see Chapter 23 of the International Fire Code to determine if those provisions app v Page 11 of 22 903.2.12.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spra}dng rooms shall bc protected by an approved automatic firc-cxtinguishina system 903.2.12.6 Buildings Over 6,000 sq.fl. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed tbrou~houl ali buildings over 6.000 sq.fi. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings. Exception: 1. Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3. For Group R3 Occupancies the dwelling area shall only consider conditioned living space. For thc purpose of this section, area separation walls or fire barriers shall not be considered as k)mqing separate buildings. Exceptions: 1. Dwellings existing as of January, 5, 2001. 2.Any dwelling may be enlarged one time without adding sprinklers, so long as the increase in square feet of conditioned space does not exceed 20% of the existing dwelling. **Section 903.3.1.1.1: change to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic A'~:t:~matic sprinklers shah not be requircd in the following rooms or areas where such... )bulk of section unchanged/.., because il is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room ,ahere 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 trm~sfonner rooms, under the direct control ora public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or rooffceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. con ..... **Section 903.3.1.2; change to read as follows: 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R. However. for the purposes of exceptions or reductions pem~itted by other requirements of this code, see Section 903.1.2. **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 Page 12 of 22 supply requirements of the respective standards; however, everv fire protection system shall be dcsigned Kith a 10 psi safetx factor. **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 superx ised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central slalion upon tampering. **Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows: 903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existino~ spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected bv an approved automatic fire-extineuishing svstem in accordance with Section 1504. **Section 905.2; change to read asJbllows: 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe system shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual &~/standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum _o__f 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressm-e with a high/low alarm. **Section 905.3.2; delete rcvceptions #1 and 2. **Section 905.4, itetn #5; change to read as follows: 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 a two-way hose connection located either... /remainder c?/ paragraph unchanged~I . . . **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 supervisorv signal at the central station upon tanlpering. **Add Section 907. 1.3 to read as follows: 90'7.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement servint 50 or more alarm actuatino,, devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than ;5 smoke detectors or more than 100 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems. Page 13 of 22 Exception: Existinz systems need not comply unless the total buildin~ remodel or expansion initiated afler the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative buildin2 remodel or expausion exceeds 50% of the building nmst comply within 18 months of permit application. * *Section 90/: 2.3; chattge to read as folIows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. \\hen 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 ~'stem 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. **Section 907.2.3: change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follo~vs: Group E educational and day care occupaqc es 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 intercoimected sinele station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of a,oe, see Section 907.2.6.) **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than 7-5 5~5 feet or three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. **Section 90 /.~. 12, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupaucy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the h~ternational 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. **Section 90/:2.12.2; change the beginuing paragraph to read as follows: 907.2.12.2. Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The operation of any automatic fire detector, sprinkler water-flow device or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving approved information and directions on a general or selective basis to the following terminal areas on a minimum of Page 14 of 22 the alarming floor, the floor above, and the floor below in accordance with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans required by Section 404: **Section 907.4: add a second paragraph to read as follows: Manual alam~ actuatina devices shall be an approved double action type. ** .4 dd Section 907. 6.1 to read as.follows: 907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a mmmer that the failure of any single alam~-actuatina or alamo-indicating device will not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All systems shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation bet'~ een supply and return loops. IDC - Class "A" style - D - SLC Class "A" Style 6 notification Class "B" StYle Y. **Section 907. 9.2; change to read as.follows: 907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have floors located more than g5-55 feet or three stories above the... [remainder c~f section unchanged]. *%'ection 912.2; add a sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: Section 912.2 Location. (Paragraph unchanged)... The Fire Department Connection shall be located conveniently to a fire hydrant and so that in the event of collapse a concrete wall panel, precast, cast in place or tilt wall would not fall on the fitting or on fire department equipment. **Section 913.4; add a second paragraph to read as follows: The fire-pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power". "phase reversal" and '~pump runnin<" conditions by supervisory sienal on distinct circuits. **Section 1003.2.12.2, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3.In occupancies in Group 1-3, F, H or in non-public portions of S, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or other... {remainder of exception unchanged] . **Section 1004.3.2.1: add an exception #5 to read as follows: 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 smoke-detection system within the corridor. The actuation of any Page 15 of 22 detector shall activate alarums audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system shall be connected to thc buildin~'s fire alarm system where such a system is provided. **Section 1005. 2.1: ch ange to read as follows: 1005.2.1 Minimum number of exits. EveD' floor area shall be provided with the minimum number of approved independent exits as required by Table 1005.2.1 based on the occupant load, except as modified in Scction !994.2.! or 1005.2.2. For thc purposes of this chapter, occupied roofs shall . . . /~'emainder qfsection unchanged/ . **Section 1005.3.2.5; change to read as follows: 1005.3.2.5 Smokeproof enclosures, in buildings required to comply with the high-rise provisions of the h, zernational Building Code or the provisions for underground buildings in the &ternational Buihting Code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor surface is located more than g5 55 feel or three stories above the lowest level of fire... /remainder of section unchany:e&( **Section 1504. 6; ch ange to read as follows: 1504.6 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] ... **Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High-Piled Combustible Storage" to read as follows: Any building exceeding 6,000 sq.ft, that has a clear height in excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, lo the maximum pile beigbt. * *Section 2416. I; change to read as.follows: 2416.1 Standby personnel/Crowd managers. When, in the opinion of the code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature o£ the performance, exhibition, display, contest or act v ty, thc owner, agent or lessee shall employ standb,/personnel o~ ................... ;~ ~,~ approved, to remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before each perfomnance or the start of such activity, standby personnel shall keep Page 16 of 22 diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures as directed bv thc Fire Chief. Such duties may include, but nol be limited to. (~r extinguishment of fires that occur and assist in the evacuation of the public fi-om the slructurc. There shall be trained crowd managers or crowd manager supervisors at a ratio of one cro~ d manager supervisor for every 250 occupants, as approved. **Section 3301.1.3: change to read as follows: 3301.1.3 Firew'orks. 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 12roxided pe~mq4¢4~ in Section 3304 and 3308. ~ The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 3308. **Section 3402; add new definitions to read as follows: FUEL LIMIT SWITCH. A mechanism, located on a tank vehicle, which limits the quantity of product dispensed at one time. MOBILE FUEl, lNG. The operation of dispensing liquid fuels from tarX vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor x chicles. Mobile Fueling may also be known by the terms Mobile Fleet Fueling; Wet Fueling; and Wet Hosinu. REMOTE EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF DEVICE. The combination of an operator carried sitmaling device and a mechanism on the tank vehicle. Activation of the remote emergency shut- off device sends a signal ~o the tanker mounted mechanism and causes fuel flow' to cease. ** Section 3403.2.2; add new section to read as follows: 3403.2.2 Fire Protection. An approved deluge water foam extinguishing system shall be installed and maintained on all loadine facilities and on all unloading facilities. **Section 3403.6; add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for under~ound tank and piping systems. Page 17 of 22 Section 3404.2. 9.5.1 changed to read as follows: 3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and 11 liquids in aboxe ground tanks is prohibited on land located in the £ollowing zoning districts: all residential distrzct~, including "SF-1A. SF-1B, SF-30. SF-20A, and SF-20B. Single Family Residential Districts:" "RE. Single Fanfil~ Residential Estate District:" "AG," Agricultural District: "MF-1, Two Familx Residential District:" "MF-2. Multiple Family Residential District:" and Manufactured llousine District:" "HC, Hotel District:" "O-1 and 0-2. Office Districts?' "C-l, Neighborhood Commercial District:" "C-2, Local Retail Commercial District:" "C-3, General Commercial District: .... C-4, Arterial Mall District: .... B-2. Commercial Manufacturing I)istrict:"and any "PUD. Planned Unil Developomenl District?S-P-l, Detailed Site Plan District,"and P-2, Generalized Sile Plan District" u,hich includes any use permitted in am o£the above-re{'erenccd districts Such storage is pem~irted on land zoned within the following zoning districts: "B-l, Business Seen,ice Park Di~'trict, 1-1, Light industrial District; .... ]-2, Heav~ ]ndustrial District,'" and "CS, Community Service District, "or on land zoned ~r certain ,5'-]-] or S-P-2 Districts with the approval of'thc Ft,'e Chic[~ **Section 3404.2.11.5: add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping svslems. **Section 3404.2.11.5.2; change to read as follows: 3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems ... [bulk of provision unchanged/ ... and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 3404.2.11.5.3. **Add Section 3404.2.11.5.3 to read as follows: 3404.2.11.5.3 Drx sumps. 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 ~ade of the excavation to ~round level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide a sampling sump al the comers 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. **Add Sections 3406.5.4.5 and 3406.5.4.5.1 through 3406.5.4.5.3 to read as follows: 3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial governmental or manufacturing. Dispensing of Class II Page 18 of 22 and II1 rnotor vehicle fi~el from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturina establishments is allowed where pcmfitted, provided such dispensing operations are conducted in accordance with Sections 3406.545.1 through 34(i)6.5.4.5.3 3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements. 1. Dispensing max occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct mobile fueling. 2. A delailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The site plan must indicate: a. all buildin~s, structures, and appurtenances on site and their use or function; b. all uses adjacent to the property lines of the site; c. tlne locations of all stoml drain openings, adiacent watem'avs or wetlands; d. informalion 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 wh ch mobile fueling operations are allowed to take place, and specific locations on a site where Fueling is perrnilted. 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. File owner ora mobile fueling operations shall provide to the iurisdiction a written response plan which demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spilI, can-y out appropriate mitigation measures, and lo 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. Tile tank vehicle's specific functions shall include that of supplying Fuel to motor ,,chicle fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 3. Simls prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the tank vehicle or the poin! of fueling shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle includin,~ the back and both sides. 4. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC shall be provided on the vehicle with simmge clearly indicating its location. 5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed Wpe. 6. Fhed spensing 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 contairgnent boom, an a2oproved container with lid. and a non-metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a Page 19 of 22 minimum 5- gallon fuel spill. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a count-back switch, limiting thc amount ora single fueline operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1893 L) between resettings of thc limit switch. Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergencv 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 thc event ora fire, leak, or spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing company and shall be made available to the Code Official upon request. 10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fuelint operations shall have in their possession at all times an emertencv 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. Pr or Io beg mng dispensing operations, precautions shall be taken to assure ignition sources are not present. 3. The enaines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut offduring dispensing operations. 4. Night time fuelina operations shah 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 drivin~ over tbe 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. 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 lnoving the tank vehicle. 9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or unauthorized dischame occurs. *~4dd Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows: 3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repaih Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural ~as service is not ax ailable, 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 ~acit~. 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. Page 20 of 22 **Section 3804.2; add an exception #2 to read as follows: Exceptions: l. /cxisZing exccl¢tion uncha,ged/ 2. Except as pe~itted in 307.5 and 3804.3.2. LP-~as containers are not permitted in residential [IFCaS. **Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows: 3804.3.2 Spas and Pool Heaters. Where natural gas sen, ice is not available, LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters. Such containers shall not exceed 250- uatlon water capacity. See Table 3804.3 for location of containers. 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 sl~all 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 pcrmitled to exis! shall constitute a separate offense. Section 3. Cumulative Clause. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinanccs 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. SeverabiliD' 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, senlence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgemcm or decree of any court of competentjurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect an3 of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since th% would have been enacted by the City Council withoul the incorporation in this ordinance of the unconslilutional pbrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. Section 5. Savings Clause. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saxed as ~o any and all violations of the provisions of Article Ill. Chapter 15 "Fire Code" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Southlake, Texas, as annended, 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 0rdmances, 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 Page 21 of 22 clause and effective date of this ordinance one time within ten days after passage of this ordinance, as required b,x Section 3.13 of the Charter of the CiU' 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 laxx, and it is so ordained. APPROVED ON FIRST READING THIS ~ DAY OF ~~,2001. .-' O~.~ APPRO¥~ED AS TO FOR~AND LEGALITY: CiTY ATTORNEY / / Page 22 of 22 INVOICE Star-Telegram Ctacto r er ID: CIT57 400 W.7th Street Irtv'si^ Number: 209047801 FORT WORTH,TX 76102 (817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 12/21/01 Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Ter-" : Net due in 21 days Due Date: 12/31/01 Bill To: PO Number: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 20904780 STE 440 Sales Rep: SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: r!"r` OF SOUTHLA Publication Date: '01 ispeen "" �: Location Col Depth Lin.: ,,- MU Rate .; ' CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ORDIN I3580 I N'.' LINE $6.0': $541.12 Sales Discount CITY OF SORDNSOCESNO 817 ($469.03) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TEX- AS, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTI- Amount: $72.09 CLE III,"FIRE CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TEX- AS BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNA- TIONAL FIRE CODE;1 REPEALING ORDI- NANCE NUMBER 762 AND REPEAL- ING ALL ORDI- NANCES IN CON- //�� HEREWITH; FLICTPRE R�]('7 PRESCRIBING r V IL77 REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONI- TIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM JAN I 0 FIRE AND EXPLO- IY ���� FOR THE ADOPTTION THE ST ATE 0 OF LOCAL AMENDgoodi) ' - County of Tar PROVIDING THERETO; PEN- ALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CU- Before .ne, a PROVIDING CLAUSE;-r said County and State,this da ersonally appeared C ty Holland, 3id and Legal Coo •Ina • for the Star-T: ERABILITY CLAUSE;:he Star-Telegram, Inc. at Fort q th in Tarrant Counts axes; and v io after being duly sworn,did PROVIDING A SAV depose and s' PROVIDING LA Fob pping of an advertisement w s bl' hod in the above r d per o., e listed sates: PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING EFFEC- TIVE DATE. Signed { Section 2.Any person, firm or corporation — SUBSCRIBED who violates, dis-)RE ME,THIS Wednesday, Decem er 26, 200 . obeys,omits,neglects or refuses to comply / with who resists the �.-/enforcrc ement of any of the provisions of this Notary PublicZ.„(../249(4/c......._ ordinance shall be fined not more than - - - Two Thousand Dol- '-," ,.,, V i .K 'I L. ASO lays($2,000.00)for all ., violations involving f `- zoning, fire safety or r+'"' MY COMMISSION EXPIRES public health and `1 sanitation, including ''' AUGUST 28,2004 dumping or refuse, -.... Thank You and shall be fined not more that five hundred ent dollars ($500) for all other violations of this """` �""' ordinance. Each day"...." that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. PASSED AND AP- PROVED BY THE Remit To: THEY COCITY IL OF Customer ID: CIT57 SOUTHLAKE TEX- AS ON THIS THE 18th DAY OF DE Customer Name: CITY OF c.:1;.{. HLAKE CEMBER MAYOR RICK STACY ATTEST: SANDRA L.TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 209047801 LEGRAND CITY AOV SECRETARYAS TO Amount: S72.09 . FORM: E. ALLEN Invoice TAYLOR JR., CITY ATTORNEY PO Number: Amount Enclosed: 4....., j INVOICE Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 400 W.7th Street Invoice Number: 208124651 FORT WORTH,TX 76102 (817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 11/30/01 Federal Tax iD 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 11/30/01 Bill To: PO Number: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 20812465 STE 440 Sales Rep: 073 SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA Publication Date: 11/30/01 Description Location Cot Depth Linage MU Rate Amount CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,TEXAS NOTIC 13580 1 70 70 LINE $6.08 $425.60 CITY OF Sales Discount SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ($368.90) NOTICE was hereby given to all interested persons that the City Council of the City of Southaake,Texas,will be holding a public hearing during the regularg city council Net Amount: $56.70 metinheld on Decemberr ob18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of Town Sa 1400 Street, South lake, Texas .Purpose of the hearing will be held regarding the folloW- In8RDINANCE NO. O 817 TH ORDINANCEI OF SOUTHLAKE, TEX- AS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH- • LAKE ADORTINGXAS BTHE THE STATE OF T p000 EDITION OF County of Tarrant TE INTERNATION- PEHALING GODORDI- NANCE NUMBER Before me,a Not 77Q DINANCES G A N iid County and State, this day rsonally appeared Christy Holland, id and Legal Coordinator for the Star-Teleg CONFLICT HERE- Star-Telegram, Inc. at Fort rt , ' Tarrant County,Texas; and o, after being duly sworn,did WITH PRESCRIB- depose and say tF ING hEGULATIONS ig of an advertisement wa pu is d in the above na pape thg listed dates: GOVERNING CON- DITIONS HAZARD- OUS Y//� TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM Signed -4.1-ay t FIRE AND EXPLO- SION;SUBSCRIBED ANI THE AMEND ME,THIS Monday, Dece ber 03, 2001. MENT OF THE 2000 /J International Fire Code WITH CERTAIN DELETIAMENDMENTS,O Notary Public AND/ OR ADDI- TTIONS; PROVIDING .. •„� T��� CLAUSE; A CUMU- - VICKI L.WASON LATIVE CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY ' ' MY COMMISSION EXPIRES INLA ,' PROVID- G FOR PUBLLICA- w ' TION; AND PRO- Thank You Fo AUGUST 28,2�04 VDINS ATE AN. EFFEC- + TIVE D L �� Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary ..................._...._.................._ City of Southlake, Texas Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57 P.O. Box 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 208124651 Invoice Amount: $56.70 PO Number: Amount Enclosed: $ .. .................................