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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 10327s ~~ L r~f~ ~j-$ ORDINANCE NO ~ .. ~`j 1t ^~ ~ 1L AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-46, 7-47, 7-48, RND 7-49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ~sE iT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SECTION 1 Section 7-46 to the Code of the City of Fart Worth {1986) is amended to read as follows ~ ~ Sec 7-46 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOFTED (a) The Building Code of the City of revised and amended to conform to the 1988 Buildings Code of the International Confere officials, as amended hereby, and the same hereby adopted as the Building Code of the from the effective date thereof Fort Worth is hereby edition ~~f the Uniform nce ~~f Building as amended hereby is City of Fort Worth (b) The following provisions of the Appendix to the 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code, as amended hereby, are i~tereby specifically adopted as part of the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth Chapter 1, Division 1, Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings other t.h.an High-Rise Buildings; Division 2, Existing High-Rise Buildings as amended; Chapter 7 Aviation Control Tower; Chapters-2.3, Division 1, Alternate Snow Load Design; Chapter 32, Re-roofing, Chapter 38, Basement. Pipe Inlets; Chapter 49, Patio Covers; Chapter 51 Elevators, D~~mbwaiters, and Escalators; Chapter 55, Membrane Structures; Chapter 56. Piers and Boathouses; and Chapter 70, Excavation and Grading as amended 0 (c) The 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards of the International Conference of Building Officials, amended hereby, is hereby adopted as a part of the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth, as more specifically set forth in Chapter 60 of this Code (d) Three copies of the 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code, including the Appendix thereto, marked Exhibit "A", and three copies of the 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code standards, marked Exhibit "B", are incorporated herein by refe-rence and shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection SECTION 2 Section 7-47 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows Sec 7-47 Amendments. (a) The 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code, including the Appendix thereto (Exhibit "A") and the 1988 edition to the uniform Building Standards (Exhibit "B") are hereby amended as provided in this Section Three copies of such amendments are specifically incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection (b) The 1988 edition of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by revising the following sections as follows SECTION 104 Section 104 (a) unchanged. Bbl Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, ait.eratlons ar repairs may be made to any building or structure without ~equirir:g the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided the addition, alteration, or repair conforms to the requirements for a new building or structure Additions, alterations, or repairs shall not be made to an existing building or structure which will ~~ause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing structure to become unsafa An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure tc~ become structurally unsafe or overloaded or will not provide adequate egress in compliance with the provisions of this ~~ode or will obstruct. existing exits; or will create a fire hazard, will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise ~~ n -3- create conditions dangerous for occupancy, shall not exceed the height, number of stories and area permitted for new buildings Any building plus new additions shall not exceed the height, number of stories, and area specified for new buildings. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure when such existing building or structure is not in full compliance with the provisions of this code except when such addition or alteration will result in the existing building or structure being no more hazardous based on life safety, fire safety, and sanitation, than before such additions or alterations are undertaken [See also Section 911 (c) for Group H, Division 6 Occupancies 1 The second paragraph is unchanged. (c) Existing Installations. Except as provided in Section 610, 809, 1009, 1202, and 1210 of this Code, buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life Any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or structure shall comply with the provisions of Section 307 and 502 of this code For existing buildings, See Appendix Chapter In addition to Appendix Chapter 1, the following sections shall apply Sec 502; Sec 510 (a) & (b); Sec 1204; Sec 1205 (a) & (b); Sec 1206 (a) & (b); Sec 1207 (a), (b), & (c); Sec 1707 (a), (b), (c), & (d); Sec 2303 (a); Sec 2307; Sec 2309 (a) & (b); Sec 2311 (a); Sec 2403 (a); Sec 2501 (a), (b), & (c); Sec 2516; Sec 2601; Sec 2701; Sec 2801 (a); Sec 2907 (a), (b), (c), & (f); Sec 3001 (a) & (b); Sec 3201 and Sec 3313 (a) & (b) (d), (e), and (f) are unchanged except (f)2 reads: Any unsafe conditions as described in this code are corrected The Building Official shall use Appendix Chapter 1 as a guideline to determine unsafe conditions Unsafe conditions to be corrected shall include but not be limited to those provisions specified for existing buildings in Appendix Chapter 1 ~~ _ -4- SECTION 108 Section 108 Registration of Remodeling Work. Permits shall be which has a valid registration with where the purpose is to add, alter, buildings or structures within the Contractors Performing issued only to a business the City of Fort Worth, and or repair residential city limits of Fort Worth (a) Registration. Each business shall list its principals and an official, in its employ, who will be designated as controlling officer The controlling officer shall be responsible for all permits obtained by him or any employee of his business. Each registered business shall notify the City of Fort Worth, in writing, of its permanent business and residential address and its designated official Permits shall not be issued where a registration does not exist or has been revoked (b) Fees. A one hundred dollar ($100,00) fee will be paid in order to register a business An annual renewal fee of one hundred dollars will be paid thereafter (c) Contractor Identification. Each job site will be identified with a sign located in the front yard, or on the structure front so as to be visible to the street The sign may not be larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet and no smaller than one and one-half (1-1/2) feet by one and one-half (1-1/2) feet and must display the contractor's business name and the contractor's registration number The registration number shall be no smaller than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches high (d) Homeowner Permits Homeowners are exempt from the registration requirement However, a building Permit will be secured where required by the Building Code (e) Registration may be revoked by the Building Official for due cause The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may hear revocation appeals by applicants desiring reinstatement SECTION 204 Sec 204 The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals shall act on Building Code related matters commensurate with the provision of Ordinance Number 9282 of the City of Fort Worth SECTION 301 Sec 301 (a) unchanged. (b) Exempted work A building permit shall not be required for the following .~ x s.r,,.. -5- 1 Fences not over 6 feet high. 2 Oil Derricks 3 Water tanks. 4 Painting, papering, and similar work provided that the paper meets the thickness and flame spread requirements of Chapter 42. 5 Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery 6 Collapsible window awnings in Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies 7 All roof repairs on Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies 8 Movable cases, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items Exemption for the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation for the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction SECTION 302 Sec 302 (a) unchanged. (b) Plans and specifications. With each application for a building permit, and when required by the Building official for enforcement of any provisions of this code or any other City of For Worth Ordinance, two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted When circulation of the site plan to other departments is required, a minimum of nine copies of the site plan shall be submitted along with plans and specifications The Building Official shall require plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Texas to practice as such For plumbing, electrical, and mechanical design sheets and calculations, the following code sections are applicable (1) Fort Worth Plumbing Code, Section 1 11 (2) Fort Worth Electrical Code, Section 302 (3? Fort Worth Mechanical Code, Section 302 EXCEPTIONS When authorized by the Building Official, plans and specifications sealed by an architect or engineer need not be submitted for the following (1) any private dwelling or apartments not exceeding eight units per building for one story buildings, or apartments not exceeding four units per building and having a maximum height of two stories, or garages other structures pertinent to such buildings n. -6- (2) private buildings which are to be used exclusively for farm, ranch, or agricultural purposes, or used exclusively for storage of raw agricultural commodities (3) other buildings, except public buildings, having no more than one story and containing no clear span between supporting structures greater than 24 feet on the narrow side and having a total floor area not in excess of five thousand square feet On unsupported spans greater than 24 feet on such buildings, only the trusses, or other roof supporting members need to be engineered or pre-engineered and properly sealed l4) a shell building in excess of five thousand square feet that does not include interior design and layout, requires only an engineering seal The tenant spaces within a shell building (after the shell is constructed) shall require an architect's seal when the space exceeds five thousand square feet (5) unless exempted above, site plans for all buildings will be sealed with either an engineer or an architect stamp unless a drainage study is involved at which time an engineer's seal is required (6) Small and unimportant work The Building Official, when he deems necessary, may require engineering calculations (c) & (d) unchanged. SECTION 303 Sec 303 (a), (b), and (c) unchanged :d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire ley limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for 180 days at any time after the work is commenced, or if the owner shown on the permit application is changed Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee thereof shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specification for such work; and provided farther that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one 1~ear Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension for the time within which he may commence work under that permit when he is unable to commence work with the time ~~equired by this section for good and satisfactory reasons The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request ;`i ,. -7- SECTION 304 Sec 304 (a) Permit Fees. be set forth in Table No 3-A The fee for each permit shall The determination of value or valuation under any other provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official The value to be used in computing the building permit fee shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finished work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent equipment A building permit issuance fee of ten (10) dollars shall be required upon issuance of a permit EXCEPTION These provisions shall apply to new construction and additions Separate permits shall be required for remodeling Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or commenced prior to obtaining said permit or permission from the Building Official, the fees specified in Table No 3-A shall be doubled The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein (h) Plan Review Fees A plan review fee shall be submitted with each application for a permit in the amount as follows (1) Plans requiring review without circulation X75 00 (2) Plans requiring circulation $200 00 The review fee will be credited to the cost of the building permit at the time the building permit fee is paid EXCEPTION The Building Official may waive the plan review fees on Group R-3 and M Occupancies (c~ Inspection Fees Tn addition to the fees charged in Table 3-A, the following inspection fee shall be charged (1) Demolition and moving inspection fee, based upon total square footage, as follows -~ ~.4~ -8- 1 thru 1,000 - $ 40 1,001 thru 2,000 80 2,001 thru 3,000 150 3,001 thru 5,000 225 5,001 thru 10,000 300 10,001 thru 20,000 400 20,001 and above 800 EXCEPTIONS: 1. Buildings ordered demolished by the City of Fort Worth 2 No permit or permit fee shall be required for ' the demolition of structures by the State of Texas for highway widening purposes 3 Those inspection fees specified in Chapter 46 for the permanent or temporary use of public property t2) A fee of $50 shall be charged for a change of occupancy permit where an occupancy permit is required by this code An occupancy permit fee shall not be required for new construction where a building permit fee has been paid (3) For billing changes or meter changes as required by the electrical code involving all commercial or industrial occupancies, an ordinance inspection by a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building inspector will be made where there is a necessity for one or more such inspectors because of the nature of the existing equipment or proposed use to be made of the existing building or space The fee for this inspection is $20.00 per inspector or $80 00 maximum This ordinance inspection shall include billing and meter changes for gas and water services The inspections covered by this section shall include, but not be limited to the following Annual Inspection Fee Dance Halls Mobile Home Parks Night Clubs Day Care Rest Homes Auto Junk Yards Inspection for Licensing Dance Halls Night Clubs Day Care Rest Homes Auto Junk Yards } l ~ f`K~' Miscellaneous Ordinance and Occupancy Inspection All Users Meter Changes House Moving and Demolition Permits (4) A fee of $25 shall be charged for all encroachment variance letters (5) A fee of $10 shall be charged for all zoning verification letters (e) Fee Refunds remains the same except (f)2 which reads -9- 2 The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code Where no work has commenced for a period exceeding 180 days from the issuance of the permit, one-half of the fee may be refunded provided that not less than $50 shall be retained by the Building Official (f) (added) A fifty dollar ($50) annual registration fee shall be charged f.or all group homes, halfway houses, and Group I and Group II care facilities SECTION 306 Sec 306 (a) General remains the same except for the exceptions which read 1 Concrete On concrete work when structural design is based on f'c in excess of 2,500 pounds Masonry Masonry work shall have special inspection when required in Chapter 24 3 Welding On all structural welding 4 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete When cast-in-place Class B reinforced gypsum is being mixed or deposited 5 Special Cases On special construction or work involving unusual hazards or requiring constant .inspection cb), (c) (d), ~e), (f), and (g) unchanged. SECTION 307 Sec 307 (a) and (b) unchanged. r}, ~'Prs -10- tc) Certificate Issued. Upon final inspection and at the request of the owner after he has certified that he has complied with all code provisions, a Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Building Official or his deputies The Certificate of Occupancy shall show the following: 1 The building permit number 2 Address and legal description 3. The zoning 4. The occupancy classification 5 The occupant load 6 The type of construction 7 The name of the Building Official 8 Owner's name and address 9 For B 2 storage, annotation on the Certificate of Occupancy will be as approved by the administrative authority (d) unchanged. te) Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official. Those premises not posting a Certificate of Occupancy shall be required to comply with this section upon notification by any inspection agent of the City of Fort Worth A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be withheld based on non-compliance when a building meets the ordinance under which it was constructed (f) unchanged. (q) Special Provisions. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a period not to exceed 24 months may be issued by the Building Official for a structure not in compliance with this Code (exiting excluded), provided: The location and utilities meet all other ordinances of the City The area of the structure does not exceed 2,500 square feet The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a specific applicant and is not transferable Upon separate application, the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may extend the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy originally granted beyond the 24-month period of time, not exceeding a time period of 12 months, provided the Building Official has certified that the structure is being maintained as approved under the original conditions of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy .~, .: -11- The Building Official may revoke any permanent or temporary Certificate of Occupancy for noncompliance with any provisions of the certificate or this Code In addition, where any unsafe condition results 'from the use of any utilities in noncompliance with said certificate of occupancy or this Code, the Building Official may order in writing that such utilities be disconnected (h) The issuance of any certificate of occupancy shall not be construed to permit or sanction any violation of the provisions of this code or any other ordinances, rules, or regulation The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of such violations or from revoking the Certificate or preventing building operations from being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or any other ordinances, rules, or regulations SECTION 403 (added) Baby Sitting Service The care of six (6) or less children for a part of the twenty-four (24) hour day that meets the requirements of and either licensed or registered by the State of Texas SECTION 405 (added) Day Care Home A place where more than six (6) non-related children are cared for a part of the twenty-four (24) hour day that meets the requirements of and licensed by the State of Texas This definition does not include the foster care program cr baby sitting for six (6) or less pre-kindergarten age children SECTION 409 (added) Highrise Building A highrise building is a building having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access SECTION 503 Sec 503 (a), (b), (c), and (d) 1 and 2 unchanged. (d)3 In the one-hour separation between a Group R3, and M Occupancy, the separation may be limited to the installation of not less than one-half inch thickness gypsum board construction on the garage side and a weather-stripped door will be permitted in lieu of a one-hour fire assembly Fire dampers shall not be required in ducts piercing this separation for ducts constructed of not less than No 26 gauge galvanized steel -12- (d)4 Two-family dwelling units shall be separated by two one-hour occupancy separation walls that are carried to the roof deck Existing two-family dwelling that are subdivided into separate ownerships shall provide one-hour occupancy separation that extends to the roof deck SECTION 506 Sec 506. (a), (b), and (c) unchanged except (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 are replaced with 1 Section 3802(f) for Group H, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Occupancies SECTION 507 Sec 507 remains the same except for items under the second paragraph which are changed to read 1 Section 3802(f) for Group H, Divisions 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 Occupancies 2 Section 3802(8) for Group I, Division 1 Occupancies used for hospitals or nursing homes in Type II one-hour; Type III one-hour; Type IV or Type V one-hour construction See chapters 6 to 12 inclusive for special occupancy provisions SECTION 508 Sec 508 remains the same except for exceptions 1 and 2 EXCEPTION No 1 Such substitution shall not waive nor reduce required fire-resistive construction for 1 Occupancy separations [Section 503(c)] 2 Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property lines [Section 504(b)] 3 Area Separations [Section 505(e)] 4 Shaft enclosures [Section 1706] 5 Dwelling units Separations [Section 1202(b)) 6 Corridors except as specifically exempted in Sec 3305 (g) and (h) 7 Stair enclosures [Section 3309] 8 Exit passageways [Section 3312(a)) 9 Type of construction separation [Section 1701] 10 Atriums constructed in accordance with Section 1715 fa a -13- EXCEPTION No 2 (added) In Type II fire resistive structures which are not required to comply with Section 1807, those assemblies required by Table 17-A to be two-hour fire resistive may be reduced to one hour SECTION 510 Sec 510 Remains the same except the following is added (c) The use of ventless fans are allowed where one commode and one lavatory meet the Code and are located in an enclosure SECTION 511 Sec 511 Remains the same except the following is added (e) Where there are State of Texas handicapped requirements that conflict with this code, the most restrictive standards shall prevail SECTION 601 Sec 601 Group A Occupancies. Divisions 1, 2, 2 1, 3, and 4 unchanged. Division 5 Buildings and structures located on race track site, such as auto and horse racing tracks, shall be constructed of at least Type II-N construction Such facilities shall be sprinklered as required by Chapter 38 Division 4 building area requirements shall apply SECTION b10 Sec 610 Fire Alarms Fire alarms shall be provided for all new and existing Group A, Divisions 1, 2, and 2 1 Occupancies with an occupant load greater than 300, and restaurants and night clubs where alcohol is consumed with an occupant load greater than 200 as required by the Fire Code EXCEPTION Churches, when used primarily for worship SECTION 709 Sec 709 Construction Construction shall be of non-combustible materials Open parking garages shall meet the design requirements of Chapter 23 Ramp access open parking garages in which motor vehicles are parked above ground level shall be provided with steel or concrete guardrails not less than twenty-four (24) inches in height and designed to withstand a static load of six (6) tons applied at any point on the -14- guardrail Such guardrails shall be located and adjacent to all outer walls and along the periphery of all above ground level open decks, floors, and roofs used for parking Mechanical- access parking garages shall be provided with curb guards not less than eight (8) inches in height approximately three (3) feet from the outer edge of each above ground level deck Ground level parking areas shall be provided with wheel guards not less than six (6) inches in height so located as to prevent automobiles from encroaching on adjacent public or private property SECTION 901 Sec 901 (a) Division 1 and 2 unchanged except 6, Exception 1 reads EXCEPTIONS 1 Rooms or areas used for woodworking that do not exceed 1500 square feet in area may be classified as Group B, Division 2 Occupancies, provided dust-producing machines are equipped with approved dust collectors Sec 901 (a) Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 unchanged. TABLE 9-A Add the following paragraph to Footnote Number 1 Automotive battery charging equipemnt with a capacity of not more than ten (10) batteries and having an exhaust ventilation system when containing more than four (4) batteries shall not be considered a control area provided that 1) A business using more than one (1) such grouping shall separate such groupings by a distance of 100 feet, and 2) that any such grouping placed within an enclosed space that has an area less in size than ten (10) times the area required by the chargers shall be considered a control area, and 3) that such uses shall be considered to be a Group H Occupancy when they cannot meet these provisions ~~ ~ -15- SECTION 1202 Sec 1202 (a) unchanged. (b) Special Provisions. Walls and Floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction Group R, Division 1, Occupancies more than two stories in height or having more than 3000 square feet of floor area above the first story shall not be less than one-hour fire-resistive construction throughout except as provided in Section 1705(b)2 Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division 1, Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be separated from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation An approved fire alarm system shall installed in Group R occupancies in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Fire Code. For Group R, Division 1, Occupancies with a Group B, Division 1, parking garage in the basement of first floor, see Section 702(a) For one- and two-family dwellings and apartment buildings, open metal carport structures may be constructed within zero (0) feet of the property line when the location of such is approved as required by other City ordinances SECTION 1204 Sec 1204 Unchanged except for adding Note 3 to last paragraph 3 A permit is obtained to install approved systems SECTION 1210 Sec 1210 (a) 1, 2, 4, & 5 unchanged. Sec 1210 (a)3, add Exception 1 EXCEPTION NO 1 When a building is gutted for remodeling purposes or the entire electrical system is remodeled, the smoke detectors shall be hard wired and detectors shall be interconnected Sec 1210 (b) unchanged. ~, -16- SECTION 1704 Table 17-A Add the following as a footnote In those cases where it proves necessary to replace all or part of an ordinary wood shingle roof, Class A, B, or C singles may be overlaid on the wood shingles if permitted by Appendix Chapter 32 Ordinary wood shingle or shake roofs located on Group R, Division 1, Occupancies at the time of adoption of this ordinance shall be required to be removed and replaced with a Class C roofing material or covered with Class C shingles at the end of their 80~ amortization of life expectancy or February 11, 1988, whichever is later The 80$ life expectancy of ordinary wood singles is 14 4 years for Number 1, 12 years for Number 2, and 9 6 years for Number 3 The time clock countdown for such life expectancy starts on the date the building upon which the roof is installed received final inspection from the Building official or his representative All ordinary wood shake roofs located on Group R, Division 1, Occupancies now in existence shall be required to be removed and replaced with a Class C roofing material or covered with Class C shingles prior to February 11, 1988 Buildings which are not in compliance with this provision shall be vacated until made to conform EXCEPTION A wood shingle roof may be treated to provide a reduced fire hazard or extend the fire retardant life of the roof The roof shingle coating is required to meet all testing listed in the Uniform Building Code Standard 32-7 Tests may be accomplished by an approved testing facility The maximum time frame allowed to extend fire retardant life of the roof shingles is limited to that time frame certified by an approved testing facility Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 34 Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Chapter 36 For attics, access, and area, see Section 3205 For roof damage, see Chapter 3207 .SECTION 1706 Sec 1706 (a) is unchanged except for exceptions 1 and 5 which read -17- EXCEPTIONS: 1. In other than Groups H, I, and R-1 Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required for openings which serve only an adjacent floor and are not connected with opening serving other floors and which are not concealed within the building construction. For enclosure of stairways and ramps see Section 3309 5 In one- and two-story buildings other than Group H, I, and R-1 Occupancies, shafts for gas vents and ducts or piping which extend through not more than two floors need not comply with Table No 17-A In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, less than three stories in height, shafts for gas vents and for ducts and piping which extend through not more than two floors need not comply with Table No 17-A SECTION 1709 Sec 1709 (a) General Parapets shall be provided on all exterior walls of buildings EXCEPTIONS 1 Walls which are not required to be of fire-resistive construction 2 Walls which terminate at roofs of not less than two-hour fire-resistive construction 3 Walls where, due to location on property, unprotected opening are permitted 4 Walls on all buildings having a floor area of not more than 1000 square feet per floor 5 Areas where a minimum ten-foot wide public easement is dedicated on adjacent properties for maintenance and restricting the space from construction except for cross fences 6 An existing residential building changing in use to a commercial use may have a non-combustible finish roof in place of the required parapet (b) unchanged. SECTION 1807 Special Provisions for High-Rise Occupancies Sec 1807 (a) Scope This section shall apply to all occupancies having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access Such building shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 1807(c) -18- (b) through (e) unchanged (f) Central Control Station. A central control station for fire department operations shall be provided The location of the central control station shall be approved by the fire department The central control station room or area shall have a minimum of 96 square feet with a minimum dimension of eight (8) feet It shall contain the following as a minimum: 1 The voice alarm and public address system panels 2 The fire department communications panel 3 Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels 4 Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational 5 Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems 6 Controls for unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously 7 Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels 8 Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators 9 A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system 10 Fire pump status indicators it Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the building core, exit facilities, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, and fire department access 12 Work table All control panels in the central control section shall be permanently identified as to function (g) through (k) unchanged. SECTION 1907 Sec 1907 Type II-FR buildings shall comply with the special provisions on high-rise buildings in Section 1807 EXCEPTION The reduction provisions for roofs in Section 1807(c) Item No 2A, are not permitted SECTION 2308 Sec 2308 (a) unchanged. (b) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be designed to resist the lateral pressure of the retained material in accordance with accepted engineering practice Walls retaining drained earth may be designed for pressure equivalent to that { -19- exerted by a fluid weighing not less than 30 pounds per cubic foot and having a depth equal to that of the retained earth. Any surcharge shall be in addition to the equivalent fluid pressure. Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding or overturning by at. least 1.5 times the lateral force or overturning moment. All retaining walls exceeding four (4) feet in height should have an engineer's seal affixed to the plans. Retaining walls constructed of railroad ties shall not exceed four (4) feet in height (c) and (d) unchanged. SECTION 2516 Sec 2516 (a) through (m) unchanged except (c)11, (f)4B(ii) and (g)4 Sec 2516 (c) 11 reads same with this exception added EXCEPTION Where approved wood of natural resistance to decay is not used, all wood exposed to the weather shall be painted or treated with an approved treatment Sec 2516(f)4B(ii) reads same with exception 2 changed as follows EXCEPTION 2 Attic draftstops may be omitted above one tenant separation wall and intervening corridor walls provided the area between draftstops does not exceed 3000 square feet and not more than two tenant spaces are directly below any undivided attic area Sec 2516 (g) 4 reads same with this exception added EXCEPTION In other than 1- and 2-family dwellings, wood shingles and shakes shall not be used as an exterior wall covering within seven (7) feet of grade unless the area immediately adjacent to the building is covered with pavement a minimum of 20 feet in width As an alternative, a five-foot green space followed by fifteen (15) feet of pavement is permissible All wood shingle and shakes to be used as an exterior wall covering must be Class C Rated for roofing SECTION 2517 Sec 2517 (g) 1 Unchanged. -20- Add the following to (g)2 Concrete wall panels used in connected in such a manner as case of fire The design for accomplished and sealed by a professional engineer SECTION 2903 Sec 2903 (a) Unchanged. construction shall be to resist collapse in this purpose shall be State of Texas registered (b) Drainage. Drainage from roofs of any commercial building or structure shall be contained within property line and shall not be allowed or caused to drain to adjacent properties Drainage from downspouts or any commercial building or structure shall be connected to lateral storm sewer piping or, in the alternative, water therefrom shall be otherwise contained and directed in accordance with accepted engineering practice as approved by the Director of Transportation and Public Works (c) Trench Safety. On all construction projects in which trench excavations exceed five (5) feet, public or private, within the corporate limits of the City, or within the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the bid documents and contracts for such projects shall contain (1) detailed plans and specifications for adequate trench safety systems that meet the Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards; and (2) a pay item for the trench safety system This requirement shall not apply to persons subject to safety standards adopted under Article 6053-1, V C T S and subject to the administrative penalty provisions of Article 6053-2, V C T S (d) Minimum distance of swimming pools from foundations. Swimming pools may not be closer to a .building foundation than one horizontal foot at finish grade for every vertical foot of swimming pool depth EXCEPTION A foundation designed by an engineer may be placed closer to the pool SECTION 2907 Sec 2907 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) unchanged. (f) Foundation Plates or Sills. Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation or foundation wall with not -21- less than 1/2-inch nominal diameter steel bolts embedded at least seven (7) inches into the concrete or masonry and spaced not more than six (6) feet apart There shall be a minimum of two bolts per piece with one bolt located within twelve (12) inches of each end of each piece A properly sized nut and washer shall be tightened on each bolt to the plate Foundation plates and sills shall be the kind of wood specified in Section 251&(c) as approved by the Building Official SECTION 3205 Sec 3205 (a), (b), and (c) unchanged, except the following is added to (c) Where eave or cornice vents are used to provide the ventilation of combustible attic spaces, vent openings shall not be located within three (3) feet measured laterally above the window or door openings in the wall of the story immediately below ` a _ 7AbLE 32- A TABLE 32-A MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES ype of Construction I FR 1-f~R I N I 1-Hft d N V ii.T. V 1-HR y N Occupancy IA.1 A 6 - -- - - - - ;A)2-Z.1 A B B - B - B B - ±A- 3 I IA_a A A B B 6 B B B B B B 8 Q B B B B B B)1_z A B B B 8 B B B B p)3_4 A G ! 6 B 6 G B B B E A ~ B B B B B B B B y_1 A A A A B d B B B N)z_'~4 A B Q B B 6 B B B )1-2 A B 8 - B - $ Q ~ - L_3 A B B ~ - B - - B - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R- I A B B B B f3 C C C Ott- 3 B Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol A Class A roofing B Class B roofing C ~ Class C roofing 0 = Ordinanry roof coverings l~hen a parapet is not provided on the property Line of an attached duelling, a Class B roof covering shall be used except where a pe!blie easement is dedicated as permitted by Section 1709.(a). Exception ~. Mote Roof Coverings shall be as specified in Section 3204. ~~ -22- SECTION 3206 Sec 3206(a) through (f) unchanged, except the exception is added to (f) 3 EXCEPTION For sprinklered buildings, curtain boards are required to be not less than four (4) feet in depth for all occupancies SECTION 3301 Sec 3301 (a) unchanged. (b) Definitions. CORRIDOR, PUBLIC is an enclosed exitway protected as required by Section 3305 (g) and (h) A public corridor shall be required for any exit used by two or more tenants on a floor of a building CORRIDOR, PRIVATE is a corridor within a tenant space which has exits leading to a public corridor or exit Private corridors shall meet the requirements of Section 3305(b), (c), (e), and (f) SECTION 3304 Sec 3304 (a) through (d) and (f) through (k) unchanged (e) Electronic Locking Device Alternatives. 1 Small Rooms In rooms or areas having not more than 1500 square feet of retail or commercial office floor area, an approved smoke detection system shall be installed throughout the room or area nerved by the electronic latch Doors which are electronically latched shall swing freely when the electronic latch is released The electronic latch shall (A) Automatically release upon activation of the smoke detection system, and (B) Automatically release upon loss of electrical power to the building, the electronic latch, the smoke detection system, or the exit illumination system as required by Section 3313, and (C) Automatically release upon actuation of a release button located adjacent to each door which is electronically latched When pressed, the button shall immediately release the latch The release button shall have a minimum area of nine (9) square inches and a minimum dimension of three (3) inches The button shall be red and clearly state, "Push to Exit" in white letters, and -23- (D) Be required to be relatched manually at the door EXCEPTION: Latches may be relatched automatically when the release was initiated by the push button, provided all other release modes require manual relatching of the door 2 Other Areas. In rooms or areas having more than 1500 square feet of retail or commercial office floor area, the installation of electronic latches shall comply with all of the provisions contained in subsection 1 above and shall meet the following additional requirements (A) The entire building shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, and (B) Any waterflow alarm or trouble signal initiated by the sprinkler system shall cause the latch to immediately release (1) Additional Doors. When additional doors are available for human egress purposes, they shall conform to all provisions of this chapter EXCEPTION Approved revolving doors having leaves which will collapse under opposing pressures may be used in exit situations, provided 1 Such doors have a minimum width of six (6) feet six (6) inches 2 At least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving door 3 The revolving door shall not be considered to provide any exit width SECTION 3305 Sec 3305 (a) through (i) unchanged except (g) Add exceptions 7 and 8 as follows 7 Except for Groups H, I, and R-1 Occupancies, corridors serving only one tenant space shall be equipped with an automatic extinguishing system The sprinkler system, when in operation, must sound local alarm systems and shut down the existing HVAC systems 8 Except for Groups H, I, and R-1 Occupancies, corridors shall not be required to be protected when the building is entirely protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system The sprinkler system must sound an alarm and shut down the existing HVAC -24- (j) Solid core wood or gasketed hollow metal doors shall be provided in all interior corridors of R-1 Occupancies at a spacing along the length of the corridor not to exceed a 100-foot length of the corridor Such doors, when held in the open position, shall be automatic closing and shall be activated by smoke detectors SECTION 3306 Sec 3306 (a) through (i) and (k) through (q) is unchanged. (j) Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and every stairway more than 88 inches in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches of width Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equally across the entire width of the stairway The remainder of (j) remains the same SECTION 3309 read Sec 3309 remains the same except 3309 (a) is changed to EXCEPTION In other than Group H, Group I, or Group R, Division 1, Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required for a stairway, ramp, or escalator serving only one adjacent floor and not connected with corridors or stairways serving other floors For enclosure of escalators serving Group B Occupancies, see Chapter 17 SECTION _3801 Sec 3801 remains the same except definition of standpipe ~Iass I system which reads as follows (c:) Definitions CLASS I is a standpipe system with a water supply consisting of a one-inch water fill connection at the top of the riser to maintain piping normally wet and a Fire Department connection which is equipped with 2-1/2 inch outlets for use by Fire Department or trained personnel Also, 3801 (d) is changed to read (d) Standards Fire-extinguishing systems shall comply with rJ B C Standards Nos 38-1, 38-2, 38-4, and 38-5 EXCEPTIGNS ? Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not covered by U B C Standard No 38-1, 38-2, 38-4, or 38-5 shall be approved and installed in accordance with the Fire Code -25- 2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water-supply main when approved by the Building Official, provided the domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such case, the sprinkler system connection shall be made between the public water main or meter and the building shutoff valve, and there shall not be intervening valves or connections. The Fire Department connection may be omitted when approved by the Fire Department 3 Where sprinklers are installed in electrical rooms they shall be separated from the building's main sprinkler system by a preaction valve This valve shall be connected to fire detection device(s) in the electrical room Sprinkler piping shall remain dry until the fire detection device activates and opens the preaction valve Sprinkler head(s)shall be of a type to remain closed until sufficient heat is present to open them Detection devices shall have a minimum temperature rating of 165 degrees F The sprinkler(s) shall have a minimum temperature rating of 212 degrees F Sprinkler heads in electrical rooms shall be protected with a listed guard over the head SECTION 3802 Sec 3802 (a) Where Required. An automatic fire- extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies and location as set forth in this section For special provisions on hazardous chemicals, magnesium, calcium carbide, or high-piled or rack storage in warehouse or speculative warehouse property, see the Fire Code Regardless of the provisions of 3802(b) through (f), all occupancies four stories or more in height except open parking garages, shall be sprinklered throughout the building (b) unchanged. (c) Group A Occupancies Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 unchanged. 6 Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in barns, horse stalls, combustible storage rooms, or buildings, bleachers, or any use connected to the bleachers in any manner (d) Group B, Division 2 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in retail sales rooms classed as Group B, Division 2, Occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet on any floor or 24,000 square feet on all floors or in Group B, Division 2, retail sales occupancies more than three (3) storaes in height The area of mezzanines shall -26- be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required Speculative buildings over 12,000 square feet which measure fifteen (15) feet or more from the floor to the bottom of the roof structural system shall be protected as Class IV commodities according to Article 81 of the Fire Code For tire storage over six-feet high, see Fire Code Section 31 108 For high-pile storage of aerosols over six-feet high, see Fire Code Section 9 103. (e) through (h) unchanged. SECTION 3804 Sec 3804, 4, D Other Approved Fire Protection Equipment. SECTION 3805 Sec. 3805 (a) unchanged. (b) Where required, standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in Table 38-A For the purposes of this table, a story height shall be considered to be no more than twelve (12) feet (c) Location of Class I Standpipes. There shall be a Class I standpipe outlet connection at every floor level above the first story of every required stairway above or below grade and on each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit Outlets at stairways shall be located with the exit enclosure or in the case of smokeproof enclosures, within the vestibule or exterior balcony, giving access to the stairway Risers and laterals of Class I standpipe systems not located within an enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclosure shall be protected by a degree of fire resistance equal to that required for vertical enclosures in the building in which they are located EXCEPTION: In building equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, risers and laterals which are not located within an enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclosure need not be enclosed within fire resistive construction There shall be a two-way outlet above the roofline on every standpipe when the roof has a slope of less than four (4) inches in twelve (12) inches ti -27- EXCEPTION Standpipes located in stairways conforming to Section 3306(0) may have the two-way outlet located at the topmost floor landing In building where more than one standpipe is provided, the standpipes shall be interconnected at the bottom TABLE 42-B Table 42-B is changed by changing R-1 Occupancy Group for other exitways column to Class I SECTION 4303 Sec 4303(b)6 Delete exception 2. SECTION 4407 Sec 4407 (a) Protection Required Pedestrian traffic shall be protected by a railing on the street side when the walkway extends into the roadway, by a railing adjacent to excavations and by such other protection as set forth in Table No 44-A The construction of such protection devices shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter EXCEPTION In lieu of the above requirements, the Building Official may permit a solid fence where there is pedestrian access on the opposite side of the street away from the construction site and more than half the length of the block is to be used for construction purposes Where such use is permitted, the Contractor shall place pedestrian warning signs on each side of the barricade at corners occupied by said barricades The pedestrian signs shall read as `ollows WARNING "Pedestrians are required by law to use the opposite side of the street " The Contractor shall also provide signs located approximately every fifty t50) feet horizontally along with such barricade that reads as follows WARNING "No Parking or Standing of Vehicles " Where one-half or less of a block is to be used for :onstruction purposes, pedestrian walkways shall be provided -2g- The contractor or person given permission to use any portion of the street shall provide a stacking lane for vehicles waiting to load and unload behind the portion of the street for which permission of use has been granted All gates and doors in barricades shall swing in toward the construction site All pedestrian walkways installed in the street shall include a walking platform (b), (c), and (d) unchanged. SECTION 4506 Sec 4506 (a) unchanged. (b) Construction. but may have combustible collapsible, retractable face of the supporting b folded, the design shall any required exit Awnings shall have noncombustible frames coverings Every awning shall be or capable or being folded against the wilding When collapsed, retracted, or be such that the awning does not block EXCEPTION 1 Fixed awnings with a maximum projection of three (3) feet from the exterior wall of a building may be erected when such awnings slope downward toward the street The remaining requirements of this section shall still apply to fixed awnings 2 A fixed awning not more than ten (10) feet in length may be erected over a doorway to a building when exceeding a 3-foot projection and as permitted for marquees (c) and td) unchanged SECTION 4601 Sec 4601 (a) General No person, firm, or corporation shall ~~se or occupy a public street, alley, or sidewalk without first complying with the requirements of this chapter No person, firm, or corporation shall perform any work or store any material in or adjacent to any public street, alley, or sidewalk that is not in compliance with the provisions of Chapters 44 and 45 of this Code (b) Temporary encroachments may be used to permit the temporary use of public property for other purposes besides construction The Encroachment Committee in these cases shall formulate a policy covering such use Each policy shall be approved by the City Council z _29_ SECTION 4602 Temporary Encroachments. Sec 4602. (a) General. No person- firm- or corporation shall permanently occupy any public space or work or store materials in any public space or perform any work in any public space that requires a permit under this Code without first obtaining a duly executed Temporary Consent Agreement with the City of Fort Worth (b) Temporary Consent Agreement. The applicant shall furnish a duly executed agreement with the City upon forms furnished by the City The forms for such agreement shall be approved from time to time by the City Attorndy and City Council Approved forms shall be kept and made available in the offices of the Building Official and City Secretary. (c) Liability Insurance. The Temporary Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant has secured and paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks related to the proposed use and occupancy of public property as described in the Agreement and permits The amount of insurance coverage shall be at least the maximum amounts of liability which can be imposed upon the City under State Law Each such insurance policy shall provide that it cannot be canceled or amended without at least ten (10) days advance written notice to the City (d) Plans. Each Temporary Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by a plan showing the location and amount of public property to be occupied; the location of all railings, fences, canopies and construction offices, sheds and other appurtenances; and the nature and location of all warning devices necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular traffic It shall be unlawful for vehicles to park or stand outside the barricade limits SECTION 4603 Temporary Occupancy. Sec 4603 (a) Time. For temporary occupancy, the applicant shall state the estimated length of time the area is to be occupied (b) Inspection Fee. In all fire zones, the applicant shall deposit with Building Official a sum equal to the amount of the inspection fee for the space calculated on the estimated time in the following manner 1 If the time does not exceed three (3) days, the fee will be $30 00 per day up to and including the third day; t -30- 2 If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be six-tenths of one cent ($ 006 per square foot of sidewalk space and one and two-tenths of one cent ($.012) per square foot of street space used (c) Inspection Fee Refund. If the length of time is underestimated, the deposit will be retained and an additional inspection fee shall be required, calculated as set out in Section 4603(b) If the length of time is overestimated, the Building Official shall, upon request, calculate the inspection fee based on the actual number of days and return any overages to the applicant (d) Approval. The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute the Encroachment Agreement on behalf of the City for temporary use or occupancy of public property The Building Official shall approve and execute such agreement when the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this Code SECTION 4604 r Special Temporary Occupancy Restrictions. Sec 4604 (a) The special provisions of this section shall apply to temporary use or public property (b) Storage and Use Material or equipment may be placed or stored on public property subject to the following conditions 1 The Building Official and the Director of Transportation and Public Works shall determine the area of street, alley, or public sidewalk which may be used during construction period for work space and for storage of materials and equipment Such area shall be based upon the actual need of the builder, with due consideration being given to public inconvenience Not more than two (2)-lanes of a four (4)- lane street nor one (1)-lane of a two (2)-lane street nor one (1)-lane of a one way street may be blocked and no material or equipment shall be stored or placed within 8-feet, b-inches of the center line of any railway track EXCEPTIONS 1 The City Council may approve additional lanes to be blocked, provided an application and other agreements and drawings have first been filed with the Building Official 2 Entire street widths may be approved for closure by the Director of Transportation and Public Works, provided the length of time does not exceed one 8-hour day For this purpose, no encroachment is required -30a- 2 Alleys adjoining a been issued may be used materials and equipment unobstructed roadway of maintained through such such roadway is require trucks, or for access t on the alley building site for which a permit has for work space and for storage provided that a clear and not less than 10-feet in width is alley along the building site, if d for use by fire trucks, garbage o public utilities or other buildings -31- 3 Any portion of a public sidewalk in front of a building site for which a permit has been issued may be used for work space and for storage of materials and equipment, except on the walkway required to be maintained for public use. SECTION 4605 Special Working Restrictions. Sec 46'05 (a) Earth and Rubbish. Earth or other waste material taken from buildings shall not be stored either upon sidewalks or streets, but shall be removed therefrom each day upon accumulation. When dry rubbish is being handled, same shall be wetted so as to prevent dust and blowing debris. (b) Demolition. No wrecked or waste materials shall be placed upon any floor of any building during the course of demolition so as to cause the overloading of such floor Such materials shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material shall be thrown from a building to a sidewalk or pavement but shall be conveyed to the ground by properly constructed chutes Blasting, pulling or throwing of masonry walls shall not be permitted, except in emergencies, and then such work shall be permitted under a special blasting permit, issued by the Fire Marshal with the approval of the Building Official. SECTION 4606 Dangerous Demolition. Sec 4606 The Building Official may order the cessation of the wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the City when the same is being accomplished in a reckless or careless manner or in such a manner so as to endanger life and property When such work has been ordered stopped by the Building Official, same shall not be resumed until said official is satisfied that adequate precautions have been or will be taken far protection for life and property To continue such work without the expressed approval of the Building Official shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance, and each day that such work continues shall constitute a separate offense SECTION 4607 Permanent Occupancy. Sec 4607 (a) No part of any building or structure, or any appendage thereto, that is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall project into public property c -32- EXCEPTIONS: 1 The projections in Chapter 45 of this Code are permitted unless specifically restricted in this chapter 2 Gratings over openings in public property which have openings not exceeding 7/16 inch and are designed to withstand loads in excess of 150 pounds psf may permanently occupy public property tb) Permanent Encroachments. All permanent encroachments into public property not otherwise provided for by the provisions of this chapter shall require City Council approval. (c) Signs. Advertising sign projecting into public property are to be considered a permanent occupancy of public property All advertising signs shall conform to the City of Fort Worth Sign Code EXCEPTIONS 1 An identification sign displayed as part of a marquee shall be considered a part of the marquee, provided the sign contains no off-premise advertising, is displayed to identify or locate the building or place of business and the height of the message does not exceed three t3) feet 2 Signs that are covered by existing consent agreements shall have those consent agreements become null and void when a sign is altered in size, removed, and requires structural repair td) Application schedule for permanent consent agreements. TABLE 46-A - FEE SCHEDULE APPROVED BY APPLICATION FEE 1 Building Official when in compliance $ 50 00 with Chapter 45 and the Sign Code 2 City Manager when beyond the property $100 00 line and no closer than 18 inches of the curb except as provided in 1 above 3. City Council when within 18 inches of the $200 00 curb and over and under the roadway SPECIAL PROVISIONS The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute Consent Agreements on behalf of the City covering signs that do not project more than two t2) feet over public property when all requirements of this Code and of the Sign Code have been satisfied ~ S- ... -33- SECTION 4608 Permanent Occupancy Special Requirements. ~ Sec 4608. (a) Procedure. The applicant shall forward to the City Secretary three (3) copies of the duly executed Consent Agreement, Certification of Insurance, and plans. (b) Fees. The applicant shall pay to the Building Official the application and inspection fees as shown in Table 46-A. fc) Approval. When all requirements of this chapter have been satisfied, the City Secretary shall forward the application to the City Council for its consideration td) When City Council approval is required, the Building Official shall issue a building permit after such approval SECTION 4711 Sec 4711 (a) through (d) unchanged. (e) All interior gypsum wall board must be taped and bedded EXCEPTION: Taping and bedding shall not be required when paneling, battens, or other materials are applied over the joints II THE APPENDIX OF THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (EXHIBIT "A") IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AS FOLLOWS APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 Amend Appendix Chapter 1, Division 1, to read as follows Chapter 1 LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS GENERAL Section 110 (a) unchanged. (b) Effective Date. Within eighteen (18) months after notice is given, either under Ordinance 9280, 9281, 10105, 10115, or this ordinance, plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within eighteen (18) months thereafter the work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated until made to conform -34- (c) Alternate Materials and Methods. Alternate materials and methods may be used, provided such materials or methods comply with the spirit and intent of this appendix The Building Official may modify any of the provisions of this appendix in conformance with Section 106 of this Code SECTION 111 Sec 111 (a) and (b) unchanged. (c) Corridors. Corridors of Groups A, E, H, I, and R, Division 1 Occupancies, serving as an exit for an occupant load of 30 or more shall have walls and ceilings of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction as required by this Code Existing walls surfaced with wood lathe and plaster in good condition of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard or openings with fixed wired glass set in steel frames are permitted for corridor walls and ceilings and occupancy separations when approved Doors opening into such corridors shall be protected by 20-minute fire assemblies or solid wood doors not less than 1 3/4-inch thick Where the existing frame will not accommodate the 1 3/4-inch door, 1 3/8-inch thick solid bonded wood core door or equivalent insulated steel door shall be permitted Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke detection' Transoms and openings other than doors from corridors to rooms shall comply with Section 3305(h) of this Code or shall be covered with a minimum of 3/4-inch plywood or 1/2-inch gypsum wallboard or equivalent material on the room side EXCEPTIONS (1) Existing corridor walls, ceilings, and opening protection not in compliance with the above may be continued when such buildings are protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout Each sprinkler system may be supplied from the domestic water system if it is of adequate volume and pressure (2) Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which includes smoke detection in all common corridors serving an exit for an occupant load of 30 or more, wall openings may be non-protected except that doorway openings shall have self-closing doors The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with the HVAC System to shut off any central HVAC unit in any area where a fire is detected and shall be installed in accordance with Appendix III-C of the Fire Code (3) In a corridor of a Group B or E Occupancy, having been constructed with a six (6) foot wide corridor under Ordinance #6374, only the approved fire alarm system shall be required Corridor protection required by this section will not be required Remodeling of existing corridor wall must meet requirements for new construction e 2 -35- (d) and (e) unchanged. SECTION 112 Sec 112 Interior vertical .shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, shall be enclosed by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction. All openings into such shafts shall be protected with one-hour fire assemblies which shall be maintained self-closing or be automatic closing by smoke detection. All other openings shall be fire protected in an approved manner. Existing fusible link-type automatic door closing devices may be permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135 degrees F EXCEPTIONS (1) In other than Group I and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required for openings serving only one adjacent floor. (2) Stairways in other than Groups H, I, and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, need not be enclosed in a continuous vertical shaft if each story is separated from other stories by one-hour fire-resistive construction or approved wired glass set in steel frames In addition, all exit corridors shall be sprinklered and the openings between the corridor and occupant space shall have at least one sprinkler head above the openings on the tenant side The sprinkler system may be supplied from the domestic water supply if there is adequate volume and pressure (3) Vertical openings need not be protected if the building is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 Amend Appendix Chapter 1, Division 2 to read as follows: SECTION 120 Sec 120 These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings except Group I, Division 3 constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter SECTION 122 Compliance Data Sec 122 Is unchanged except paragraph two which reads: Plans and specifications for the necessary alterations shall be filed with the Building Official within eighteen (18) months after the date of owner notification Work on ;,_ -36- the required alterations to the building shall commence within thirty (30) months of the date of owner notification and such work shall be completed within five (5) years from the date of owner notification. SECTION 124 Appeal Sec 124 Appeals of determination of the Building Official in applying the provisions of this Code may be appealed to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals SECTION 125 Specific Provisions and Alternates Sec 125 (a) Specific Provisions. Remains the same except Delete paragraphs 1 and 2 Add to Paragraph 10: This paragraph shall apply to all existing Group I, High Rise Occupancies Add to Paragraph 16 EXCEPTION 1 Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which includes smoke detection in all common corridors serving as an exit for an occupant load of thirty (30) or more, up to twenty-five percent (25$) of the wall area of the room common to the corridor may be tempered glass installed in metal or solid wood frames The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with HVAC System to shut off any central HVAC in any area where a fire is detected 2 Where a corridor of a Group B or E Occupancy, which has been constructed with a six- (6) foot wide corridor under ordinance #6374, only the approved fire alarm system shall be required Corridor protection required by this section will not be required Remodeling of existing corridor walls must meet the requirements for new construction 19 Exit Corridor Dead-Ends The length of dead end corridors serving an occupant load of more than thirty (30) shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet 25 Emergency Planning. See Fire Code, Section 10 501 26. Posting Emergency Plans. See Fire Code, Section 10 502 ~-, -37- 27 Fire Drills. See Fire Code, Section 10.503 (b) Sprinkler Alternatives. Delete items 19 and 20 Item 18 Interior finish in exitways may be reduced by one classification but shall not be less than Class III. Installation of meters or backflow preventers for the connection to the water works system need not be provided unless required by other regulations of the authority having jurisdiction Table A-1-A Change column titled Group B, Division 2, to read, "All Other Occupancies " APPENDIX CHAPTER 51 SECTION 5110 Sec 5110 Delete (a) and (c) and add the following to (b) The Certificate of Inspection shall be conspicuously displayed and posted in each elevator car or in close proximity of each dumbwaiter, escalator, or moving walk (e) Fees. Fees shall be as follows Annual Business Registration Annual Inspector's Registration Certificate of Inspection for each elevator, escalator, moving walk or commercial dumbwaiter (Each escalator or moving walk unit powered by one motor shall be considered a separate escalator or moving walk ) SECTION 5113 - $100 - 25 - 20 Sec 5113 (a) Change the word, "periodic" in the first sentence to read "annual " Add (f) Inspections shall be performed by certified and registered inspection organizations and certified and registered inspectors in accordance with criteria of set forth by the City of Fort Worth Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals Add (g) Registration. Each inspection business organization shall be annually registered with the City of Fort Worth The business registration shall be authorization for such business organization to perform inspections and submit inspection reports All inspectors shall be annually registered with the City of Fort Worth Only inspection reports submitted by -38- registered inspectors who are employed by registered inspection business organizations shall be acceptable when applying for a Certificate of Inspection Add (h) Registration Revocation. The Building Official, for due cause, may revoke registration of any organization or inspector Appeals of such revocation may be made to the City of Fort Worth Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. APPENDIX CHAPTER 56 Adopt a New Appendix Chapter 56 as follows: Chapter 56 PIERS AND BOATHOUSES Sec 5601 Permit and Applications. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, or move any boathouse, pier, or combination to any body of water within the corporate limits of Fort Worth under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Worth No person shall cause any of said acts to be done without first having made application and obtaining a permit for such structure Sec 5602 Approval of Applications and Permits. Each application for a permit, together with plans for a boathouse, pier, or any combination thereof shall be approved by the Building Official or his authorized agent Where such structures are constructed on Lake Worth or any body of water subject to the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Department of the City of Fort Worth, the additional approval of such department shall be obtained Sec 5603 Use. Boathouses shall be classified as a Group M Occupancy and shall not be used for Group A through Group R Occupancies, except where permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, together with the approval of the Park and Recreation Department for those properties and uses in or adjacent to Lake Worth or any body of water subject to the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Department of the City of Fort Worth Sec 5604 Design, Design Loads All pier and pier platforms shall be designed to withstand the live and dead loads specified in Chapter 23 of this Code The minimum live load for the pier platform shall be 40 psf Piles shall conform to Chapter 29 of this Code Sec 5605 Length and Width Requirements. The minimum width of any pier shall be four (4) feet The maximum length of any pier shall not exceed 100 feet ~~' A -39- Sec 5606 Construction. Piers shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements for construction as follows: (a) 1 Wood Piles: Wood piles shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in diameter. Such piles shall be driven to a minimum depth of twenty-four (24) inches below the top layer of silt Such piles shall be driven in pairs, one on either side of the platform, and braced as required by Paragraph (e) of this section. Such piles shall not be spaced apart more than ten (10) feet center to center 2 Metal Piles: Metal piles shall be a minimum of three (3) inches inside diameter pipe capable of being driven to a minimum depth of twenty-four (24) inches below the top layer of slit. Such piles shall be driven in pairs, one on either side of the platform, and braced as required by Paragraph (e) of this section Such piles shall not be spaced apart more than then (10) feet center to center 3 Alternate Method: Sets of structural columns of the same size forming a box crib may be used Such crib shall be braced as required in Paragraph (e) of this section and anchored as required in paragraph (g) of this section (b) Beams. Beams shall be defined as those members which connect to piers or support the stringers All beams when of wood shall be a minimum nominal 2-inch material (c) Stringers. Stringers shall be defined as those members usually supporting the decking All stringers when of wood shall be of a minimum 2-inch material Pipe stringers shall be a nominal 2-1/2-inch I D and spaced not more than eighteen (18) inches O C (d) Decking. 1 Wooden platform decking shall be of a minimum nominal 2-inch material 2 Other materials, to include lightweight concrete or metal decking may be used when approved by the Building Official Such decking shall meet the load requirements of Section 5605 (e) Bracing. 1 All wooden bracing shall be of a minimum nominal 2-inch material 2 Bracing shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods a Cross or "X" bracing Cross or "X" bracing may be used on each set of pier and box cribs Fy. -40- b Beams may be used as bracing, provided the connections give sufficient support to resist horizontal forces equivalent to that of cross or "X" bracing c Knee bracing Knee bracing shall be used on each pier attached to and paralleling the platform deck Pipe knee bracing shall be a nominal 2-1/2- inch I D (f) Flotation Units. All flotation units shall adequately support the dead and live loads of all beams, stringers, and platforms Data shall be submitted to the Building Official showing that the buoyancy of such units will support the loads imposed Where standard 55-gallon barrels are used, the allowable buoyancy support of the dead and live loads shall be 300 pounds per barrel (g) Anchorage 1 Anchorage of the platform deck to beam and piles shall be accompanied by one or more of the following methods a By attaching the beams to the piers and box cribs by lag bolts b By caps Wood caps shall be a minimum nominal 4-inch material and anchored by bolts and welded 2 Flotation and box crib structures Such structures shall be anchored with solid units that will provide the following anchorage - a Piers less than fifty (50) feet in length An anchor on each corner that will support one- fourth of the total dead load plus one-eighth the total live load b Piers fifty (50) feet or more in length Anchors at the midpoint of the piers c All piers shall be anchored to the shore line d All anchors shall be of masonry, concrete, or steel and shall be securely fastened to the .pier by wire rope, cable, chain, or other approved methods (h) Required Water Proofing i All wood below one (1) foot above spillway elevation on lakes or below one (1) foot above the 50-year flood elevations on other bodies or water shall be treated lumber Such treatment shall be six (6) pounds of creosote or pentachlorophenol or other approved water proofing material per cubic foot Such treatment materials shall comply with the latest Federal Specifications TT-W-571 -41- 2 All metal, including bolts, lag bolts, and fasteners, shall be galvanized or painted with paints of similar materials approved for immersion in water Sec 5607 Construction of boathouses shall meet or exceed the requirements for framing and coverage as specified in other parts of this Code Where concentrated Toads are applied to joists or rafters, the concentrated load, when producing moments greater than the minimum uniform live load, shall be used for design purposes Sec 5608 Alternate Methods. Alternate methods of construction may be used, provided that such methods meet the intent of this chapter and such alternate methods are designed and plans sealed by an architect or engineer licensed to practice in the State of Texas Such design shall be approved by the Building Official Sec 5609 The requirements of this chapter are considered minimum requirements for safety purposes Any such structures that do not meet these requirements shall be considered hazardous and shall be abated, as provided by Section 203 of this Code If the Tarrant County water Control and Improvement District Number One regulations are more restrictive than the City of Fort Worth regulations, the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number One regulations apply APPENDIX CHAPTER 70 Revise Appendix Chapter 70 as follows Chapter 70 EXCAVATION AND GRADING Sec 7001 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, limb, property, and the publi~~ welfare by _egulatinq grading on private property Sec 7002 Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation of fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment so as to eliminate the hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of the Code -42- Sec 7003 (a) General Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering report, fills shall conform to the provisions of this section (b) Fill Location Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than two to one (c) Compaction All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of ninety (90) percent of maximum density as determined by U B C Standard No 70-1 Field density shall be determined in accordance with U B C Standard No 70-2 or equivalent as approved by the Building Official (d) Slope. The slope of fill surface shall be not steeper than is safe for the intended use Fill slopes shall be no steeper than two horizontal to one vertical Sec 7004 through 7015 Deleted. U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-1 Amend U.B.C. Standard 38-1 to read as follows. Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-1 Installation of Sprinkler Systems See Sections 911(c), 1807(c), 3801(d), 3802(8) and Appendix Sections 125(aj, 125(b), 713(a) and 1108(b), Uniform Building Code, and Sections 10.307(d), 10.308(8), Exception 2, 79.201(e), Item No. 3(i) and (ii), 70.201(e), Item No. 4(i), 79.203(a), 79.204(b), 79.301(d) and 79.506(c?, Uniform Fire Code. SECTION 38.101 ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD Section 38.101. Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth in Section 38.102 of this standard, the installation of sprinkler systems required by the Uniform Building Code shall be in accordance with the Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13-1987 published by the National Fire Protection Association, copyright 1987, Batterymarch Park, ~uinc~r, 'Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at length herein. SECTION 38.102 AMENDMENTS Section 38.102. The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted b~- Section 38.101 applies to the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems, except as follows 1 SECTION 1-1 is amended by deleting the note. 2. SECTION 1-2 is deleted 3. SECTION 1-3 is amended by revising the definition of "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows The "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the building official The definitions of "Approved" and in the Uniform Building Code Section 1-3 is further amended by words "Should" and "Standard" by definition of "Sprinkler S~rstem", ".,_cceptance", "Building Official'' follows "Listed" shall be as set forth deleting the definitions of the ieleting the note following the and by adding definitions for and "Fire Chief" to read as "Acceptance" is acceptance by the authority having ,jurisdiction. 43 "Building Official" is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this standard, or his duly authorized representative. "Fire Chief" is the Chief of the Fire Department or his duly authorized representative. 4. SECTION 1-4 is deleted. 5. SECTION 1-7 is amended to read as follows' 1-7 Classification of Occupancies: 1-7.1. For the purpose of determining the level of protection to be provided by required sprinkler system installation, the building official shall classify the use of each building or portion thereof as a Light Hazard, an Ordinary Hazard, Group 1, 2 or 3 Occupancy, or an Extra Hazard, Group 1 or 2 Occupancy, as defined in this section. any use not specifically mentioned or about which there is any doubt shall be included in the classification which it most nearly resembles based on the life and fire hazard. For high-piled stock, see the Uniform Fire Code 1-7 2 Light Hazard Occupancies. 1-7.2. Light Hazard Occupancies are users where the quantity or combustibility, or both, of contents is low and fires of low rates of heat release are expected. Light Hazard Occupancies include uses such as Churches Clubs Eaves and overhangs, if combustible combustibles beneath Educational Hospitals Institutional Libraries, e~:cept large stack rooms Musel_tms Nursing or convalescent homes Office, including data processing Residential Restaurant seating areas Theaters and auditoriums excluding Unused attics 1-7 3 Ordinary Hazard Occupancies. construction with no stages and proscenium 1-7.3.1 Ordinar~r Hazard Group 1 Occupancies are uses where combustibility is loco, quantities of combustibles are moderate, stock piles of combustibles do not exceed 8 feet and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected. 44 Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies include uses such as Automobile parking garages Bakeries Beverage manufacturing Canneries Dairy products manufacturing and processing Electronics plants Glass and glass products manufacturing Laundries Restaurant service areas 1-7.3.2. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies are uses where the quantity and combustibility of contents are moderate, stock piles do not exceed 12 feet in height and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies include uses such as Cereal mills Chemical plants -- ordinary Cold storage warehouses Confectionery products Distilleries Leather goods manufacturing Libraries -- large stack room areas Machine shops Metal works Mercantile Printing and publishing Textile manufacturing Tobacco products manufacturing Wood product assembly 1-7.3.3. Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies are uses c,~here the ~~uantity or combustibilitS~ of contents, or both, is high and fires of high rates of heat release are expected {Ordinar~~ Hazard Group 3 Occupancies shall be hydraulically' designed.) Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies ~.nclude i.ises such as Exhibition halls Feed mills Paper and pulp mills Paper processing plants Piers and wham es Repair garages Tire manufacturing Warehouses (having moderate to higher combustibility of content, such as paper, household furniture, paint, general storage, whiskey, etc except for warehouses used for high-piled storage. See the Fire Code.} Wood machining 45 ~. 1-?.4. Extra Hazard Occupancies• 1-7.4.1 Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies are uses where the quantity and combustibility of contents is very high and dust, lint or other materials other than flammable or combustible liquids are present and rapidly developing fires with high rates of heat release are expected. (Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies shall be hydraulically designed.) Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies include uses such as Combustible hydraulic fluid use areas such as die casting and metal extruding Plywood and particle board manufacturing Printing (using inks with below 100°F flash points) Rubber reclaiming, compounding, drying, milling, vulcanizing Saw mills Textile picking, opening, blending, garnetting, carding, combining of cotton, synthetics, wood shoddy, or burlap Upholstering with plastic foams 1-7.4.2. Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies are uses with moderate to substantial quantities of flammable or combustible liquids or where shielding' of combustibles is e~tensi~e (Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies shall be hydraulically designed.) Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies include uses such as Asphalt saturating Flammable liquid spraying Flow coating Mobile home or modular building assemblies (where finished enclosure is present and has combustible interiors) Open oil quenching Solvent cleaning Garnish and paint dripping 6 SECTION 1-9 2 is amended as follows Add to SECTION 1-9 2(a) and current mailing addresses Add to SECTION 1-9.2(u) and antifreeze s~-stem include NFPA calculations Add to SECTION 1-9.2(z) with rod sizes, trapeze bar dimensions and locations of hangers on piping indicated Change SECTION 1-9 2(gg) "contractor" to "sprinkler contractor" 7. SECTION 1-10 is amended by ;.hanging "authority Having Jurisdiction" to "Fire Chief" 46 8. SECTION 1-11.2.2 is amended to read as follows 1-11.2.2. Leakage Prohibited. The sprinkler system including inside piping, underground mains, lead-in piping and common supply piping charges with water shall not display visible leakage during or after testing. 9. SECTION 1-12 is revised by substituting the City of Fort Worth Contractors Materials and Test Certificates. 10. SECTION 2-2.1..1 and 2-2.1.1(a) are amended to read as follows 2-2.1.1. Occupancy classifications shall be as set forth in Section 1-7. See Item No. ~ of these amendments. (a} Table ^-2.1(A) shall be used in .determining the minimum water supply requirements for pipe schedule sprinkler systems in Light Hazard Occupancies or in Ordinary Hazard Group 1 and Group 2 Occupancies In Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies, Extra Hazard Occupancies and in high-rise buildings, the sprinkler system shall be hydraulically designed. (b) Unchanged. 11. SECTION 2-2.1.2.3 is amended to read as follows 2-2.1.2.3. When inside hose stations are planned or are required by other standards, a water allowance of 50 gpm (189 L/min) for a one hose station installation [100 gpm (378 L/min) for a two or more station installation] shall be added to the sprinkler requirement at the point of connection to the s~~stem at the residual pressure required by the sprinkler system design if such pressure is adequate for the operation of the hose stream. 12 SECTION 2-2.1 is amended by addin Section 2-2.1 4 to read as follows 2-2.1.4. For all speci.ilative offices a minimum of 300 fpm flok is required at an adequate residual pressure. The residual pressure shall be sufficient to cover anticipated pipe friction losses and sprinltiler flow pressures with the spacing limits used in Chapter 4 13. SECTION 2-2.1 is amended by adding Section 2-2.1.1<1 to read as follows 2-2.1.14. For uses cahich have the potential for fast-spreading fires due to the presence of lint, combustible residue, combustible hydraulic fluids ~.tnder high pressure with ignition sources nearb~r and similar factors, the minimum area of operation shall encompass the entire area liltely to be involved in such a fire. 47 14. TABLE 2-2.1(A) is amended to read as follows' Table 2-2.1(A). Water Supply Requirements for Pipe Schedule Sprinkler Systems. OCCUPANCY MINIMUM RESIDUAL MINIMUM FLOW AT BASE DURATION IN CLASSIFICATION PRESSURE OF RISER GPM MINUTES (PSI} {SEE NOTE 2} (SEE NOTE 1) Light Hazard 15 500 (See Note 3} 30 Ordinary Hazard 15 700 60 (Group 1) Ordinary Hazard 15 850 60 (Group 2) Ordinary Hazard Hydraulic design required (Group 3) Warehouses Hydraulic design required. For high piled stock storage, see Uniform Fire Code Standards No. 81-1 and 81-2. High-Rise Bldgs. Hydraulic design required. Extra Hazard Hydraulic design required. NOTES 1. The pressure required at the base of the sprinkler riser is the residual pressure required at the elevation of the highest sprinkler plus the pressure required to reach this elevation. 2 When the treater flow or higher pressures are required by UBC Standard No. 38-2, the more restrictive requirement shall apply unless the building is sprinklered throughout whereby only the sprinkler demand need be met when compliance with tJBC Section 1807 is not required. 3. The requirements may be reduced to 25U gpm in buildings of noncombustible construction. 15 SECTION 2-2.1.2.6 is amended to read as follows 2-2.1.2.5.. The water supply shall not be less than the duration set forth in Tables 2-2.1(A) and 2-2.1(B) nor less than set forth in Uniform Building Code Section 180~(c). 7.6 SECTION 2-2.1.2.12 is deleted. 48 ~a 17. SECTION 2-3.1.1 is amended by adding paragraph two as follows. 2-3.1.1 When the sole water supply consists of a municipal water works connection, the municipal water supply must exceed the calculated hydraulic pressure demand from Section 2-2.1.2 by 5 psi at the calculated flow demand. Flow tests must be conducted within 12 months of the date of beginning sprinkler installations and may be required to be taken at peak hours of water demand when deemed necessary by the Fire Chief. 18. SECTION 2-7.3 is amended by adding Section 2-7.3.7 as follows 2-7.3.7. Fire Department connections shall be located on a wall or in a yard adjacent to a fire lane or public roadway within 300 feet of a fire hydrant unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief. Connections shall be placed between 18 and 48 inches above grade in a location acceptable to the Fire Chief 19 SECTION 2-7.6.1 is amended to read as follows 2-7.6.1. Hose couplings shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Lniform Building Code 20. SECTION 3-3.1 is amended to read as follows 3-3.1 The malimum floor area on any one floor to be protected by sprinklers supplied by any one sprinkler system riser or combined system riser shall be as follows Light Hazard - 52,000 sq.ft. (4831 m2? Ordinary Hazard - 52,000 sq.ft (4831 m2) E~:tra Hazard - 25,000 sq.ft (2323 mz) Storage - High-piled storage (as defined in =~-1 3 9) and storage covered by Uniform Fire Code Standards - 40,000 sq ft (3716 m2) EYCeption When single systems protect both high-piled storage covered by other Uniform Fire Code Standards and ordinary hazard areas, the storage area coverage shall not emceed 40,000 sq ft and the total area coverage shall not eYCeed 52,000 sq ft 21. SECTION 3-8.1 is amended to read as follows 3-8.1. For sprinklers in storage racks, see Uniform Fire Code Standard Rio. 81-2. 22. SECTION 3-8.7 is amended by changing Item (c) to read as follows ic) When a sprinkler system contains a 2-1/2 inch outlet, the supply shall be in accordance with tiBC Standard 'Vo 38-~ SECTION 3-8.7 is further amended by substituting the phrase "UBC Standard X10 38-2" for the phrase "NFPA 14" in Item (d) 49 23. SECTION 3-11.4.1 is amended by adding the following sentence Drainage shall be to an approved location. 24. SECTION 3-15.1.12 is amended by substituting the phrase "Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-2" for the phrase "NFPA 231C". 25. SECTION 3-16.2.9 is amended by adding the following sentences Residential sprinklers shall be used in any room which contains a sleeping area and is arranged for use by four or less occupants. Rooms which contain sleeping areas such as apartments or hotel/motel, or dormitories for more than four people such as resting areas in day care centers and schools, or in institutional occupancies shall be protected by fast response commercial sprinklers bearing an Underwriters Laboratories listing or equivalent. 26 SECTION 3-16.6.2 is amended by changing the fourth exception to read as follows For situations involving high-piled or rack storage, refer to Uniform Fire Code Standard Nos. 81-1 and 81-2. 2'r SECTION 3-17.4.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph as follows Alarm devices, such as water motor gongs, installed outside of buildings shall be installed as close as practicable to the Fire Department connections Adjacent to the alarm shall be a sign which states "When alarm sounds, call Fort t+'orth Fire Department, 9-1-1", and which contains the address of the property The minimum sign dimension shall be 9 inches. Z8 SECTION 3-17.7.1 is amended to read as follows 3-17.7.1. Electrically operated alarm attachments forming part of a central station, proprietary, remote or local station signaling system required bar Section 3-17 9 of these ,amendments shall be installed in accordance +.-ith approved nationally recognized standards. 29. SECTION 3-17 7.2 is amended to read as follows 3-17.7.2. Electrically operated alarm attachments forming part of a local sprinkler caater flow alarm system may be of open- circuit t~rpe and shall comply with Uniform Fire Code Standard No 10-2. 30. SECTION 3-17 is amended by adding a new Section 3-17 9 to read as follows 3-17.9. Alarm Supervision. when serving more than 100 sprinklers, automatic sprinkler s~-stems shall be supervised b~- an approved central, proprietary- or remote station service cr a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location 50 ,. 31. SECTION 4-1.1 is amended by adding a new Section 4-1.1.4 to read as follows 4-1.1.4. The Fire Chief shall be consulted in every case as to location and spacing of sprinklers for protection of building and contents and for life safety. 32. SECTION 4-1.2 is amended by redesignating the existing Section 4-1.2 as Section 4-1.2.1 and adding a new Section 4-1.2.2 to read as follows. 4-1.2.2. Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. Sprinklers may be omitted in rooms or areas as provided in Section 3804 of the Uniform Building Code. 33. SECTION 4-1.3.5 is amended to read as follows 4-1.3.5. Standard Mill Construction refers to Type IV heavy timber buildings in the Uniform Building Code. 34. SECTION 4-1.3.7 is amended to read as follows 4-1.3.7. Wood Joist Construction. The term caood joist construction refers to wood members or rectangular cross section, which may vary from 2 to 4 inches (51 to 102 mm) nominal c~ridth and up to 14 inches (356 mm) nominal depth, spaced up to 3 feet (0.9 m) on centers, and spanning up to 40 feet (12 m) between supports, supporting a floor or roof deck. Wood members less than 4 inches (102 mm) nominal thickness spaced more than 3 feet (0 9 m) on centers are also considered as wood joist. construction. 35 SECTION 4-1.3 is amended by adding Section 4-1 3 10 as follows 4-1.3.10. Wood Truss Construction. The term wood truss construction refers to parallel chord beams with caood webbing supporting a roof or floor declt. Trusses with steel webbing similar to bar foist construction having wood chords shall be considered as combustible bar joist construction. 36 SECTION 4-1.3.9 is amended to read as follows 4-1.3.9. High-piled Storage. See Uniform Fire Code 3r SECTION 4-2.2.4 is amended by substituting the phrase "Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-2" for the phrase "other NFPA standards", the phrase "Uniform Fire Code Standards Nos 81-1 and 81-2 for the phrase "NFPA 231, Standard for Indoor General Storage, and NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Storage of Materials" in Exception 1, and deleting Exception 2 38 SECTION 4-2.2.5 is deleted 39 SECTION 4-2.5.1. is amended by substituting the phrase "Uniform sire Code Standard No. 81-2" for the phrase "NFPA 231C, Rack Storage of Materials". 51 40. SECTION 4-4.4 is amended by adding Section 4-4.4.5 as follows 4-4.4.5. Wood Trusses In Concealed Spaces. When wood trusses are present in concealed spaces, sprinklers shall be placed at a maximum protection area of 100 sq.ft. per head. Heads shall be placed not closer than 6 feet nor farther than 10 feet from adjacent heads and shall be staggered. Heads shall not be placed closer than 6 inches from the truss members and shall be installed in the reverse position. (pendant sprinklers in the upright position and upright sprinklers in the pendant position.) The systems shall be hydraulically calculated. Deflectors height shall be centered in the trusses, but no more than 12 inches. Hangers shall be as follows A. Drive or lag screws shall not. be Lased to attach hangers to any chord of any truss. B. A horizontal beam should be placed between at least two web members and the hanger shall be attached to that horizontal beam in an appro`ed manner. When this method is used, the beam shall be attached to the web member with through bolts. Only one drill hole not to eYCeed 1j4 inch diameter shall be used in each web member. C. Other hanging systems may be used when in compliance with Section 3-15. 41 SECTION 4-4.8.2.3 is amended to read as follows 4-4,8.2.3. When floor openings are unenclosed, the floor openings invol`ed shall be protected by draft curtains in combination with closer spaced sprinklers. See Uniform Building Code Section 1~06(a), E~;ception 2, the floor openings provided for escalators. 42. SECTION 4-4.8.2.4 is amended to read as follows 4-4.8.2.4. Stairs enclosed in shafts of combustible ar non- combustible construction shall have sprinklers provided at each floor landing and beneath the first landing above the lowest level. 43 SECTION 4-4.9 is amended to read as follows 4-4.9. Building service chutes shall be protected in accordance with Uniform Building Code Section 3802(b), Item No. 2. ~4 SECTION 4-4.16.1 is amended by adding a nec~ sentence to read as follows See Uniform Building Code Section 5208(b). 45 SECTION 4-1.17.3 is amended by deleting the note 52 46. SECTION 4-4.18.1 is amended by changing the sentence "(See NFPA 96, Standard for Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment.)" to "(See Uniform Mechanical Code.)" 4'7. SECTION 4-4.19 is amended by substituting the phrase "see Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-2" for the phrase "see NFPA 231C, Standard on Rack Storage of Materials" in the first sentence.. 48. Appendix Chapter D is amended by deleting SECTIONS D-1.1 and D-2. U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-2 SECTION 38.202 Delete definition of "dry standpipe system" and substitute the following DRY STANDPIPE SYSTEM (Class 1) is a standpipe system with a water supply consisting of a one-inch caater fill connection at the top of the riser to maintain piping normally wet and a Fire Department connection which is equipped faith 2-1/2 inch outlets for use by the Fire Department or trained personnel EXCEPTION Dry standpipes are permitted caithout the water fill connection when they are located in areas subject to freezing. SECTION 38.207(d) Add Exception 2 to paragraph (d) as follows EXCEPTION 2 In buildings other than high-rise which are fully equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinl~ler system which are not equipped with occupant use hose cabinets, only the sprinkler system demand need be provided, if the fire hose demand can be satisfied by Fire Department apparatus. SECTION 38.208 add the following paragraph Fire Department connections shall be located on a wall or in a yard adjacent to the fire lane or public roadway within 150 feet of a fire hydrant unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department. Connections shall be placed betcaeen 18 and 48 inches above grade in a location acceptable to the Fire Chief SECTION 38.210 Delete and substitute the following Section 38 210. Outlet pressures shall not be permitted to eZCeed 150 pounds per square inch. Where greater pressures may exist, 53 an approved automatic pressure regulating device shall be installed to restrict pressures to not greater than 150 pounds per square inch. The pressures regulating device shall not be externally adjustable for varied pressures. U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-3 Add a new Standard 38-3 as follows Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-3 Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps See Section 3801(a), Uniform Building Code, and Section 10.306(a), Uniform Fire Code. SECTION 38.301 ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD Section 38.301 Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth in Section 38 302 of this Standard, the installation of stationary centrifugal fire pumps for use in fire protection systems required by the Uniform Building Code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA 20-1987", published by the National Fire Protection Association,. copyright 1987, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, as is set out at length herein. SECTION 38.302 AMENDMENTS Section 38 302. The National Fire Protection association Standard adopted by Section 38.301 applies to the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of centrifugal fire pumps e;,cept as follows 1. Section 1-2.1 is deleted 2. Section 1-7.3 is amended by changing all references of "ti'FPA 70, National Electrical (,ode" to "the City of Fort t9orth Electrical Code" 3. Section 1-7.8 is amended by (a) Revising the definition of "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the Building Official (b) Deleting the definitions "S1-iould" and "Standard" and by adding definitions for "Acceptance", "Building Official" and "Fire Chief" to .read as follows "Acceptance" is acceptance by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 54 ~, "Building Official" is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the standard or his duly authorized representative. "Fire Chief" is the Chief of the Fire Department or his duly authorized representative. (c) The definition of "Approved" and "Listed" shall be as set forth in the Uniform Building Code. 4 Section 2-8.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Standard 38-1" 5. Section 2-9.1 is amended by changing "NFPA 24, Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" to "Nationally Recognized Standards". 6. Section 2-9.6 is amended by changing "NFPA, Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" to "Nationally Recognized Standards". 7 Section 2-10.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Standard 38-1" and by changing "NFPA 24, Standard for Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" to "Nationally Recognized Standards" 8 Section 2-13.3.2 is amended by revising the teat to read as follows "Hose valve(s) shall have threads as specified in the Uniform Building Code" 9 Section 5-1.2 is amended by changing "'NFPA 13" to "UBC Standard 38-1" and "'NFPA 1-1, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6" to "UBC Standard 38-2". 10 Section 6-1 is amended by changing "\'FPA 70, National Electrical Code" to "the City of Fort Worth Electrical Code" 11 Section 6-4.1 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National Electrical Code" to "the City of Fort t9orth Electrical Code" 12 Section 6-5.3.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 70" to "Cit3- of Fort Worth Electrical Code". 13. Section 7-3.6 is amended by changing "NFPA 'i0, National Electrical Code" to "the City of Fort Worth Electrical Code" 1-1. Section 7-4 is amended by changing all references of "NFPA '~0, National Electrical Code" to "the City of Fort tvorth Electrical Code". 15. Section 8-5.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines" to ''the Cite of Fort Worth tfechanical Code" 55 ,. A '~ 16. Section 11-2.2 is amended by changing "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to "Fire Chief". U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-4 Add a new standard 38-4 as follows Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-4 Installation of Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Section 38.401 ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD Sec. 38.401. Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth in Sec. 38 402 of this standard, the installation of Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems required by the Uniform Building Code shall be in accordance with the "Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, VFPA 12A-1987", published by the National Fire Protection Association, copyright 1987, Batterymarch Parlt, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, as if set otit at length herein. Section 38.402 AMENDMENTS Sec. 38.402. The National Fire Protection association Standard adopted by See. 38 401 applies to the installation of Halon 1301 systems except as follows 1. Sec. 1-1 is amended by changing "'~'FPA 10, Standard for Portable E,.tinguishers" to "t.F.C. Standard No. 10-1" Sec. 1-4 is amended by revising the definition of "authori.ty Haying Jurisdiction" to read as follows "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the Building Official Sec. 1-4. The definition of "Approved" and "Listed" shall be as set forth in the Uniform Building Code. Sec. 1-4 is amended b~~ deleting the words "Should" and "Standard" and by adding the definition for "Acceptance", "Building Official" and "Fire Chief" to read as follows "Acceptance" is acceptance by the Authority Haying Jurisdiction "Building Official" is the officer or other designated authority- charged with the administration and enforcement of the standard or his duly authorized representative. "Fire Chief" is the Chief of the Fire Department or his duly authorized representative. 56 :F ~ ts~yw ''_.. ry 3. Sec. 1-8.1 is amended by changing "Appropriate NFPA Protection Signaling Systems Standards (See Chapter 4)" to "Fire Code Article 14". ~#. Sec. 1-8.2.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 72E - Standard for Automatic Fire Detectors" to "Fire Code Standard 14-2". 5. Sec. 2-2.3 is added as follows 2-2.3. Soak Time. The minimum concentration of Halon specified herein to protect an area shall be maintained for a period of not less than 10 minutes throughout the protected area at a level of one foot below the ceiling or one foot above the highest level of possible storage, whichever is higher. 6. Sec. 4-1.1 is deleted. U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-5 Add a new standard 38-5 as follows Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-5 Installation of Residential Sprinkler Systems See Sections 508, 1705(b)(2), 3305(g}, and Appendit, Chapter 1, Section III(c), Uniform Building Code, grid Article 14, Section 14.107(F)(1) Uniform Fire Code. Section 38.501 ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD Sec. 38.501. Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or, amendments set forth in Section 38.302 of this standard, the installation of residential sprinkler systems, for R-1 occupancies, one and two story and three stories without interior e~siting systems, required by the Uniform Building Code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To Four Stories in Height, NFPA 13R-1989", published by the National Fire Protec- tion Association, copyright 1989, Batterymarch Parh, (~uincy, Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at length herein. Section 38.502 AMENDMENTS Sec. 38.502. The National Fire Protection Association Standard adopted by Section 38.501 applies to the installation of residential sprinkler systems e~:cept as follows 1. Sec 1-1 is amended as follows 57 f Sec. 1-1. Scope. This standard deals with the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems in residential occupancies as permitted by the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. 2. Sec. 1-3 is amended as follows Sec. 1-3 is amended by revising the definition of "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the Building Official. Sec. 1-3 is amended by adding the definition of dwelling to read as follows Dwelling. Any building which contains "dwelling units" intended to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out `to be occupied, or which are occupied for habitation purposes. Sec. 1-3 is amended b~- deleting the definitions "Residential Occupancies", "Should" and "Standard" and by adding definitions for "Acceptance", "Building Official" and "Fire Chief" to read as follows Acceptance. Acceptable t.o the authority- hay°ing jurisdiction. Building Official. The officer or other designated authoritti~ charged with the administration and enforcement of the standard or his duly authorized representative Fire Chief. The Chief of the Fire Department or his dul~° authorized Representative. Sec. 1-3. The definition of "Approved" and "Listed" shall be as set forth in the Uniform Building Code 3 Sec. 1-6.2.1 is amended b~- changing "NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems" to "U B.C. Standard 38-1" =~. Sec. 2-1.2.1 is amended as follows 2-1.2.1 Plaris shall be submitted as required by .~ppendi~ ~'II-B of the Uniform Fire Code 5 Sec 2-1.3.1 is amended as follows 2-1.3.1 The installer shall perform all required acceptance tests, complete the City of Fort tdorth Contractor's Material and Test Certificates, and forward the certificate(s) to the Fire Chief, prior to asking for final approval of the installation 6. Sec. 2-1.3.2 is deleted. 58 ~, f, r'~ 7. Sec. 2-1.4.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Std. 38-1". 8. Sec. 2-3.2(c) is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Std. 38-1". 9. Sec. 2-3.2(d) is amended by changing "NFPA 20" to "UBC Std. 38-3". 10. Sec. 2-3.3.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Std. 38-1". 11. Sec. 2-4.5.1 is amended by deleting exception #2. 12. Sec. 2-5.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Std. 38-1" ~ e S- 13. Sec. 2-5.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC Std. 38-1". 14. Sec. 2-6 is amended by deleting exception #2. l~ Chapter 3 is deleted. 59 ~; ~ p t ~~ ~, ,. SECTION 3 Section 7-48 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows: Sec. 7-48 Effect of conflict with other ordinances. This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, except where the provisions of these ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed SECTION 4. Section 7-49 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows: Sec 7-49 Compliance required; penalty. It ,s hall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists enforcement of any of the provisions of this code with respect to fire safety shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for each offense, and with respect to all other provisions of this Code shall be fined not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200 00) for each offense Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense SECTION 5 It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since this same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section ~., ,. ~.~ :~. SECTION 6 All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the Ordinance No. 10115, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting construction and fire safety, 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 of not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. Building permits heretofore issued under existing ordinances shall be valid for the time being for which they are issued under the existing Building Code, but, upon expiration thereof, the same shall be void SECTION 7 This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth, as provided in Section 2, Chapter XXV, and Section 9, Chapter XXVII, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance, as so published, shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas SECTION 8 The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby directed to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption, penalty clause, and effective date in the minutes of the City Council and by filing the ordinance in the ordinance records of the City SECTION 9 The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the caption, penalty clause, and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Section 52 013, Texas Local Government Code ~ .,. 's a SECTION 10 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and publication- and it is so ordained. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND-~I.EGALITY: %~ ~ City Attorney ~; - ; ~ ~., - ~l Date ADOPTED : ~~> EFFECTIVE: r ~ ~ ~. MASTER f~lE t J ~~ ACCRUNTINfi•2 ; ~ ' YGANSPORTAt10N~f WLIC M/ORK~•~ ~ `~~~~~ Of JL UY ~ ~®Y G~~ ~~~wS `L N/1TER ApRa1NISTRAt10N ~J\\/1/ ~~) p®~Y ~t~W~~ ~./~ ~LN/U 1{/~L/ (L~ ~/®~~~~ fL~~~ U/®~ V'l1 IyJ e~ F~~N,3Wd0'13 ~ArE REFERENCE sue~ECr:APPROVE THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT PAGE NuMeER TO THE 1988 UNI60RM BUILDING CODE 2 F~~RE AUMINIS R,T6~20~89 G-8086 1 of RECOMMENDATION: ~. ,, It is recommended that the attached proposed ordinance be presented to City Council for adoption of the 1988 Uniform Building Code and City amendments. This draft proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals and presented to the citizens and parties in interest' at two public hearings. Comments~of citizens and parties in interest were considered by the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. The proposed ordinance format changes and text changes will benefit the citizens of Fort Worth. Among these changes are. 1) This proposed ordinance amendment will be printed in a single pamphlet with the proposed Fire Code. This will ensure users of the Codes have all the information in both codes to properly design a project. In the past, the lack of having both codes has caused designs that do not comply with minimum requirements of the Building and Fire Codes, 2) Registration of contractors performi ng remodeling of one- and two-family residential buildings has been added to help citizens in obtaining reliable contractors to perform contracting of alterations, additions, or repair Work. The Homebuilders Association is in favor of the program and during the ~hear~ng process has helped in the development of this portion of the proposed ordinance. A Mr. Parker, President of the Senior Association, is also in favor of the proposed ordinance, 3) Temporary Occupancy restrictions for use of public property have been rewritten to provide more timely response to contractor needs while still ensurin;gfminimum impact on traffic movement, 4) Registration of businesses and inspectors performing elevator, dumbwaiter, or moving walks inspections has been added to increase the emphasis on annual inspection requirements for such equipment and better protect the citizens using the equipment, ~"~- 5) Posting of ce~rti ficati on of i nspecti on for each el evator, escala-tor, dumbwaiter, or moving walk has been added to help ensure required annual inspections of such equipment has been performed and better protect the citizen`s using the equipment. NOTE: Items 2, 4, and 5 above can only be accomplished by adding staff to the Development Department to perform the administrative functions of registrations and certifications. Two (2) clerk positions have been requested in the 1989-90 budget request. If these two positions are not approved, then the portions of the ...rr. t r. {~.~:~1. +i'i I. t *J it :Y h~ ly '1 4 °~ r ~7 I ~"` 4 DATE NUMBER CE sUB~ECT APPROVE THE~ADOPTION AND^AMENDME TS PAGE - 6/20/89 G-8086 TO THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 2 ~or,_,2 proposed draft regarding registration of contractors performing remodeling work on one- and two-family residential buildings, the registration of businesses, and inspectors performing required inspections on escalators, elevators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks and the issuing of certificates for posting regarding elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks cannot be achieved. Revenue from the registration fees and certificate fees will cover the cost of filling these two (2) positions. The Construction and Fire Prevention Board recommends the employment of one of these staff persons at this time. The registration of remodeling contractors on one- and two-family dwellings will exceed three hundred. This number will bring in approximately $30,000 in revenues. The first year's cost will be approximately $14,000 including salaries, desks, chairs, and other office equipment. The second year's cost will be $28,000 and no additional costs can be seen after that. The program will pay for itself. The Board also has stated that if the additional personnel are not employed, then the program should not be implemented. APPRO~IED BY CITY COUNCIL ~ 1J N 20 1989 K~ ~~ax~~ c3rP saax~.ca~r of w. City of Fort VJostb~, Te>Kq~ SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY David Ivory DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: ^ APPROVED PROCESSED BY ORIGINATING. [~ OTHER (DESCRIBE) DEPARTMENT HEAD: Le$ter Paige CITY SECRETARY CONTACT TIONAL INFODRM LeWi S 81 T6 Adopt Or finance -Yo' DATE ~ !, ~,,.. . ,;,.