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FIRE CODE
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING
THE 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
INDEX .FOR FORT WORTH CITY AMENDMENTS TO THE 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Adopting Ordinance .. .... .... ...... .. , . 1
Sec. 2.102-5 Rules and Regulations ...... ..2
Sec 2 201 Rules and Regulations.. .. ... ...... ... 3
Sec. 2.204 Orders, Notices and Tags ... ...... ...3
Sec 2.205 Service of Orders and Notices ... .. 4
Sec. 2.303 Board of Appeals.. ...... ...... .. 4
Sec. 2.304 Recognized Standards. ,...... ..... ..4
Sec 3.101 Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazard 4
Sec. 4.102 Condition of Permits....... ... ...... ..5
Sec 4.105 Retention of Permits .,. ...5
Sec. 4.108 Permits Required ........ ..... .... .. .. .. 5
Sec. 9.103 Definitions ....... .... .6
Sec. 9 108 Definitions ......... ... . . 6
Sec. 9 121 Definitions ...... .. ... ..6
Sec 10.207 Access Roadways for Fire Apparatus. .. 6
Sec. 10 208 Premises Identification .. ........... 10
Sec 10 209 Key Box ., .......... .. .12
Sec. 10.301 Installation of Fire Protection Systems and
Water Supply ..... ....... .... ... .... 12
Sec 10.302 Maintenance of Systems .. .. ..14
Sec. 10.306 Automatic Sprinkler System-Location Required. i4
Sec. 10.309 Standpipes........ .. .. .. ..15
Sec 10.402 Sprinkler System-Ceiling Construction. .. .15
Sec. 10 501-4 Emergency Planning and Fire Drills. .... 16
Sec. 11 101 Bon-Fires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires ..17
Sec. 11 117 Barbecue Pits and Portable Cooking Grills ..18
Sec 11 301 Reporting Fires and Hazardous Mat. Discharge. . 18
Sec. 11 411 Vacating Premises......... .... ..i9
Sec 11.412 Removal of Waste and Securing Buildings.. . .19
Sec 11 501 Removal of Debris or Partially Burned
Building After Fire ... ............. . 20
Article 14 Fire Alarm Systems.. ...... 20
Sec 25.117 Standby Firefighters.......... ..44
Sec 28.105 Storage of Agricultural Products. .... 44
Sec 28.107 Outdoor Storage of Combustible Fibers . 44
Sec. 31 10f Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage .. ..45
Sec. 31.102 Permits for Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage .45
Sec. 3i 107 Outdoor Tire and Tire By-Product Storage.. 45
Sec 31.108 Indoor Tire Storage.... ... ... ... .46
Sec. 34.103 Tire Storage In Automotive Yards, Etc .. 46
Sec 78 101-7 Fireworks ..... ....... ... .. .. 46
Sec 79.101 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. .. . . 50
Sec 79.115 Abandonment, Removal and Reuse of Tanks.. ... ..50
Sec 79.507 Dikes.. .. .. .... .... . 51
Sec 79.604 Underground Tank Openings Other Than Vent 51
Sec 79 709 Overfill Protection ..... , ... . ..52
Sec. 79.902 Service Stations .. .. .. .53
Sec 79.904 Leak Detection .. .. .,54
Sec 79.908 Extinguishers at Service Stations.......... 54
Sec. 79.912 Vapor Recovery and Processing ... 54
Sec 79 1204 Vehicle Maintenance .. .. ... 55
Sec. 80 103 Hazardous Materials, General .... 56
Sec 80.201 Classification of Hazards .... ....... .56
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Sec 80.301 Spill Control, Drainage and Containment.. .56
Sec 80.303 Gas Cabinet Extinguishing Systems .. ... ..57
Table 80.306-A Liquid and Solid Oxidizers Exempt Amounts... 57
Sec. 81.105 High Piled Storage .. . ,..... ... . 57
Table 81.105-A Palletized and Solid Piled Aerosol Storage ..58
Table 81 105-8 Rack Storage of Aerosol Storage ... .. 58
Table 81.107 Smoke and Heat Vent Size and Location... 59
Sec. 82 103 Liquefied Petroleum Gas ...... ....... .. .59
See. 82 106 Filling LPG Tanks in Residential Areas ..59
Appendix III-A Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings .... .. 59
Appendix III-D Testing Fire Extinguishing Systems,
Standpipes and Combination Systems ..... 61
Appendix VIi-A Fire Inspection Certificates and Fees. 63
Appendix VII-B Installation of Fire Protection Systems .67
Standard 14-1 Use of Sprinkler Alarm and Fire Alarm Systems 73
Standard 14-2 Automatic Fire Detectors...... .. . . 74
Standard 8i-1 High-Piled General Storage. .... 76
Standard 81-2 High Piled Rack Storage. ... .. .79
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~`~ ORDINANCE NO.~~./~U
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1988 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE 1988
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 13-1, 13-2, 13-3 AND 13-4 OF THE CODE OF THE
CIT~tOF FORT WORTH~(1986); PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVEf~ABI-CITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUB CATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE
OFF~~ICIAL NEWSPAPER; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
' BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
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Section 13-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is
amended to read as follows
Sec 13-1 Code, Appendices and Standards - Adopted.
(a) Code The Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby
revised and amended to conform to the 1988 edition of the Uniform
Fire Code of the International Conference of Building Officials
and the Western Fire Chief's Association, as amended hereby, and
the same as amended hereby is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of
the City of Fort Worth from the effective date thereof.
(b) Appendices. The following appendices to the 1988 edition
of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended hereby, are specifically
adapted as part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth.
Appendices I-C, II-A, II-B, II-C, III-A, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B,
VI-D, and Appendices III-D, VII-A, VII-B are hereby created and
adopted
(c) Standards The 1985 edition of the Uniform Fire Code
Standards of the International Conference of Building Officials
and the Western Fire Chief's Association, as amended hereby, is
adopted as part of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth
One copy of the 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code
including the Appendices thereto, marked Exhibit "A", and one
copy of the 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards,
marked Exhibit "B", are incorporated herein by reference and
shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent
record and inspection
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(d) Beaildin~ Code Standards Building Code Standard Numbers
38-1, 38-2, 38-3, 38-4, and 38-5 of the 1988 edition of the
Uniform Building Code, as adopted acid amended in Chapter 7 of
this Code, are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part
of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth for all purposes
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relating to fire safety, including enforcement of all provisions
as set out in this Fire Code These sections shall be filed in
the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and
inspection
(e) Building Code Ao~endices. Building Code Appendix Chapter
1, Division I and Chapter 1, Division II of the 1988 edition of
the Uniform Building Code, as adopted and amended in Chapter 7 of
this Code, are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part
of the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth for all purposes
relating to fire safety, including enforcement of all provisions
as set out in this Fire Code. These sections shall be filed in
the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and
inspection
SECTION 2.
Section 13-2 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is
amended to read as follows
Sec. 13-2. Same - Amendments
(a) General7y. The 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code,
including the Appendices thereto, and the 19$8 edition of the
Uniform Fire Code Standards are hereby amended and certain
portions are added as set out in this section.
(b) Fire Code. The 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended by revising the following sections as follows ,{-
SECTION 1.103
Section 1.103. (a) through (c) Unchanged.
(d) Special Provisions. The fire chief and his authorized
representatives of the fire department shall be permitted to
write citations to persons parked illegally, per other City of
Fort Worth codes or ordinances, in handicapped parking spaces.
SECTION 2.102
Rules and Regulations
Sec. 2 102. The Chief, with the approval of the
administrator, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and
regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire
hazards as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the
intent of this code. One certified copy of such rules and
regulations shall be filed with the City Secretary and shall be
in effect thirty days following the last public notice,. and
additional copies of this Section 13-2 shall be kept in the
office of the Fire Department for distribution to the public
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SECTION 2.104 ~.
Designation and Term of Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention
Sec 2 104. One officer of the Fire Department shall be
designated as the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention, who shall be
Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. He shall hold office in
accordance with the provisions of the Firemen's and Policemen's
Civil Service Act This officer may also be known as Fire Marshal.
SECTION 2.105
Sec. 2.105. Authority of fire personnel to enforce codes
relating to fire safety. The Chief and members of the Fire
Department shall have all powers to enforce the provisions of
this code as are consistent with the laws of the State of Texas.
Such personnel shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce
provisions of the Fort Worth Building Code which relate to fire
safety.
SECTION 2.201
Sec, 2,201 (a) Inspection. The Fire Department shall
inspect, as often as may be necessary, all buildings and
premises, including such other hazards or appliances as the Chief
may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be
corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause
fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose
or provisions of this code and of any other law or standard
affecting fire safety
(b) Unsafe Buildings. All buildings or structures which are
structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or
which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to
human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a
hazard to safety or health or public welfare, by reason of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard,
disaster damage or abandonment as specified in this code or any
other effective ordinance, are, for the purpose of this section,
unsafe buildings All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared
to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the
procedure specified in the code and ordinances of the City of
Fort Worth, and other applicable laws of the State of Texas.
SECTION 2.204
Sec. 2 204.(a) Unchanged
(b) Unchanged
(c) Stopping Uses, Evacuation. The Chief or Fire Marshal
may order the operation or use stopped, or the evacuation, of any
premises, building or vehicle or portion thereof which has or is
afire hazard
(d) Unchanged. .,.
SECTION 2.205
Service of Orders and Notices, Responsibility for Violations
Sec. 2.205.(a) Any order or notice authorized or required
by this code shall be given or served upon the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition or
violation either by verbal notification, personal service, or by
delivering the same to and leaving it with some person of
suitable age and discretion upon the premises, or, if no such
person is found on the premises, by affixing a copy thereof in a
conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of said premises
and by mailing a copy thereof to such person by registered or
certified mail.
(b) The owner, occupant, or person in charge of any
building or premises where any violation of this code or other
ordinances of the City of Fort Worth relating to fire safety is
found shall be prima facie responsible for such violations
SECTION 2.303
Sec 2.303 The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
Appeals shall act on the fire code related matters commensurate with
the provision of Ordinance Number 9282 of the City of Fort Worth
( Article II of Chapter 7 of this code.)
SECTION 2.304
Sec 2 304 (a) Unchanged.
(b) Add the following to the list of recognized standards
API 1604 Recommended Practice for Removal and Disposal of Used
Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks,2nd Edition,
Oecember,1987
UL 21 LP Gas Hose
UL 51 Power Operated Pumps for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas
UL 125 Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas
UL 132 Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP Gas
UL i4"~ Pressure Regulating Valves for LP Gas
UL 565 Liquid-Level Gauges and Indicators for Anhydrous Ammonia and
LP Gas
UL 567 Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liquid and LP
Gas
UL 569 Pigtails and' Flexible Nose Connections for LP Gas
UL 644 Container Assemblies for LP Gas
UL 674 Electric Motors and Generators
SECTION 3.101
Sec. 3.101. Any person who violates, disobeys, omits,
neglects, or refuses to comply with or wha resists the
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enforcement of any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and fined not nor more than two thousand
dollars for each offense. Each day that a violation or
circumstance not in compliance with the provision of this code is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 4.102
Sec. 4 102.(x) Unchanged
(b) Expiration. A permit issued under this code shall
continue until revoked or for not more than one year following
the date of issuance, except that those permits that specify a
designated time period for expiration shall expire as designated
on the permit. A permit shall not be transferable and any change
in use, occupancy, operation or ownership shall require a new
permit
(c) Unchanged.
(d) Fee A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be
charged for permits required by Sec 4.108 or permit renewal
SECTION 4.105
Sec. 4.105. Permits shall at all times be conspicuously
posted on the premises designated therein and shall at all times
be subject to inspection by an officer of the fire or police
department or other authorized persons.
SECTION 4.108
Sec. 4.108. a.1. through f 3.F. Unchanged.
f 3 G Ta install, alter, remove, abandon, place
temporarily out of service any leak-detection device including
monitor wells
f.4. through p.1 Unchanged
p.2. Places of Assembly. To operate a place of assembly as
defined in Article 9.
EXCEPTION. Churches and places of worship used solely
for worship
r 1. through t 2. Unchanged.
t 3 Tire recapping, tine and tire by-product storage. To
operate tire capping or rebuilding plants or to store tires or
tire by-products more than 6 feet high or in a total area greater
than 2,500 square feet
w 1. and w 2 Unchanged
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z 1. Special Hazard. To continue any special hazard as
determined by the Chief.
SECTION 9.103
Delete the definition of aerosol (flammable) and add the
following
AEROSOL is a material which is dispensed from its container
as a mist, spray ar foam by propellant under pressure and
classified according to the percentage by weight of flammable
substances in the base product as follows
Level I. Maximum of 25 percent water miscible or
non-miscible flammable products (i e., 75 to i00 percent
nonflammable products).
Level II. Twenty-five to 100 percent water miscible
flammable products, 25 to 55 percent non-miscible flammable
products (remaining 45 to 75 percent is nonflammable product)
Level III Greater than 55 percent non-water miscible
flammable products.
Aerosols piled higher than six (6) feet shall be considered high
piled combustible storage (See Article 81)
:SECTION 9..1.08
Sec. 9.108. The following definition is added to those
appearing in Sec 9 108
FIRE MARSHAL is the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention
SECTION 9.121
Sec 9.121. The following definition is added to those
appearing in Sec. 9 121
Class I is a standpipe system with 2 1/2 inch outlets and 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
SECTION 10.207
Sec. 10.207.(x) General. Fire apparatus access roads,
hereafter known as fire lanes, shall be provided in accordance
with this section. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,
fire lanes required by this section shall be designated on a site
plan and two (2) sets of said plan shall be submitted to the
Chief for approval. No structure shall be allowed to progress
beyond the foundation until required fire lanes are serviceable
and approved
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(b) Where Required. Fire lanes shall be required for every
building hereafter constructed as follows
Such that any portion of an exterior wall of the
first story is within 150 feet of travel distance
within a public way.
2. Such that a Fire Department sprinkler or standpipe
connection is within 50 feet from a dedicated
street or fire lane.
3 Such that a building which is four or more
stories in height, is accessible by a dedicated
street or fire lane that is not less than 15 feet
nor more than 25 feet from the inside curb to the
building face along at least one-half of the
length of two sides of the building
(c) Permissible Modifications.
Clearances or widths required by this section may
be increased when, in the opinion of the Chief,
minimum clearances or widths are not adequate to
provide fire apparatus access.
2. When a building is entirely protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system, the
construction requirements for fire lanes may be
reduced or modified when, in the opinion of the
Chief, a sufficient level of safety is provided.
In no case shall any portion of an exterior wall
of the first story be more than 300 feet from a
dedicated street or fire lane.
3 When there are not more than two Group R,
Division 3 or Group M occupancies, the
requirements of this section may be modified,
provided, in the opinion of the Chief,
firefighting or rescue operations would not
be impaired
(d) Surface. Fire lanes shall be designed and maintained to
support a 12,500 pound wheel loading. The surface shall be
designed to provide all weather driving capability
(e) Width. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire lane
shall not be less than 20 feet except in unified residential
construction where the minimum shall not be less than 26 feet
(f) Vertical Clearance. All fire lanes shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet
(g) Turning Radius, The minimum inside turning radius shall
be 25 feet, and the minimum outside turning radius shall be either
51 feet in unified residential construction or 45 feet otherwise
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(h) Turnarounds. A11 ;dead-end fire lanes in excess of i00
feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround meeting the
requirements of Figure 10 207 (a). The cul-de-sac design shall
be used unless the Chief permits the use of alternate designs.
(i) Bridges. Where extending over a structure or open air-
space, fire lanes shall be structurally designed in accordance
with the H-20 loading requirements of the American Association of
State Highways and Transportation officials.
(j) Grade. Grade incline of fire lanes shall not exceed 10~.
(k) Markings. Unless otherwise approved by the Chief, the
owner, manager, or person in charge of any building to which fire
access roadways have been approved, shall post and maintain curb
markings consisting of continuous painted lines of red traffic
paint four inches in width onto which the words "No Parking-Fire
Lane" are stenciled with white paint in an approved manner at
twenty-five (25) foot intervals and/or approved traffic signs
which are posted and maintained in conspicuous places along such
fire access roadways. Such sign must be twelve (12) inches wide
and eighteen (18) inches high stating "No Parking-Fire Lane" with
a companion sign twelve (12) inches wide and six (6) inches high
stating "Tow-Away Zone" and with a white background onto which
red lettering, symbols, and border have been affixed. Signs shall
be mounted at 6 feet and 6 inches above finished grade measured
to the bottom of the "Tow-Away" sign. Drawings and samples of
such signs may be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Standards for mounting, including but not limited to the height
above grade at which such signs are to be mounted, shall be
adopted by the Chief and Director of Transportation of the City
of Fort Worth.
(1) Obstructions. The required width of access roadways
shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of
vehicles. The Chief or Chief of Police or their duly authorized
representative is authorized to cause fire access roadways to be
maintained free of obstructions at all times by issuance of
citations, removal and impoundment of a vehicle or obstruction in
violation, by both a citation issuance and impoundment, or by
orders to remove any obstruction immediately
EXCEPTION: Except as prohibited by other ordinances
and when approved by the Chief, gates may be installed
that restrict access to the fire lane provided that at
least one entrance is either left unobstructed (no
gate) or an electrically operated gate is installed
that can be operated with a key switch (Knox KS-2
switch) The switch shall be installed on the column
or post near the electrical control box (preferably on
the right hand side) A manual over-ride shall be
provided to be used in case of power outage.
Additional gates may be manually operated gates that
have a Knox padlock installed to permit fire department
access.
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(m) Timing. Installation shall be timed in accordance with
erection 10 301(e)
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SECTION 10.208
Sec 10 208. (a) Approved numbers or addresses shall be
placed on all new and existing buildings as follows
(1) All occupancies except R-3 occupancies and apartment
houses shall have six (6) inch numbers with a one (1)
inch stroke.
(2} R-3 occupancies and apartment houses with three (3) or
less units shall have four (4) inch numbers with a
one-half (1/2} inch stroke
(3) R-3 occupancies and apartment houses with 4 or more
units shall have the building's full address and
apartment numbers as shown in Figure 10.208(a). The
numbers and letters must be attached to a durable sign
of contrasting color, The sign will then be attached
to the building, which must be a contrasting color.
EXCEPTION Numbers alone may be acceptable if
existing signs are considered acceptable by the
Chief
All numbers and letters shall be in a position as to be plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property
(b) Unchanged.
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APARTMENT BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN
(1) NUMBERS AND LETTERS MUST CONTRAST WITH BACKGROUND
(2) BACKGROUND MUST CONTRAST THE BUILDING
(3) NUMBERS ALONE MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE, FULL STREETADDRESS
MUST BE INCLUDED EXCEPT WHERE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE
BUILDING IS ON_A SPECLFIC_STREET_
(4) NUMBERS AND LETTERS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO
BUILDING. THEY MUST BE ON A SIGN
MOST RESTRICTIVE
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6201 - 21 (ODD) 6201 MAIN DRIVE 6201
MAIN DRIVE APTS 1-31 (ODD)
BUILDING 16 BUILDING i6
6201 6201
APTS. 1-15
APTS 1-15 BUILDING 4
FIGURE 10 208(a)
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SECTION 10.209
Sec. 10..209. In any building which contains an elevator,
any building or complex which contains a fire alarm system, or
when access to or within a structure or an area is unduly
difficult because of secured openings, or where immediate access
is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Chief
shall require a key box to be installed in an accessible location
approved by the Chief The key box shall be a type approved by
the Chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access to any
areas required by the Chief, keys to elevators, and keys to the
fire alarm control panes and manual fire alarm actuating devices.
When required by the Chief or Sec. 80.104(d), material safety
data sheets shall be included in the key box When installed for
the primary purpose of providing access to the fire alarm system
serving an apartment complex, the key box shall be placed at the
exterior entrance of the property manager's office which shall be
suitably marked as such. See Exception in Section 10.207(1)
EXCEPTION Where 24 hour guard or management service
is provided, these requirements may be waived by the
Chief.
SECTION 10.301
Sec. 10.301. (a) and (b) Unchanged
(c) Water Supply. An approved water supply capable of
supplying required fire flow for fire protection shall be
provided to all premises upon which buildings or portions of
buildings are hereafter constructed. Prior to issuance of a
building permit or commencement of construction of any required
water supply components, two (2) plot plans indicating designated`
locations of fire hydrants, locations and sizes of water mains,
available water flow information, and information required by
Sec 10 207(a) shall be submitted to the Building Department of
The City of Fort Worth for review by the Chief. The Chief will
either approve or disapprove the designated water supply
components and locations. One copy of an approved plan will be
retained by the Chief
Water supply may consist of water mains, elevated tanks,
pressure tanks, or static water reservoirs equipped with approved
fire pumps capable of supplying the required fire flow In
setting the requirements for fire flow, the Chief shall use
Appendix III-A.
All fire hydrants shall be accessible to the Fire
Department apparatus by roadways meeting the requirements of Sec
10.207
Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the
following criteria-
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(i). For all R-3 occupancies, excluding unified
residential construction, fire hydrants must be
installed such that there is no more than 1000 feet
(500 foot radius) of space between hydrants along a
direct horizontal line No point on a building shall
exceed an 800 foot hose lay distance using the route
of access which Fire Department personnel would
travel between the hydrant and the building.
{ii) For all other land uses (except one and two family
residences), including unified residential
construction, fire hydrants must be installed such
that there is no more than 600 feet (300 foot radius)
of space between hydrants along a direct horizontal
line. No point on any structure shall exceed 500
feet hose lay distance, using the route of access
which Fire Department personnel would travel between
the hydrant and the structure.
(iii). A fire hydrant shall be installed no more than 150
feet from fire department connections for a standpipe
system, 300 feet from fire department connections for
a sprinkler system, and 150 feet from fire department
connections for a combined system
(iv). All fire hydrants must be installed at least two feet,
but not more than nine feet from the curb face of a
paved street or edge of a designated approved fire
access roadway.
(v). All fire hydrants must be installed such that the
center of the main outlet on the front of the hydrant
is not less than 18 inches nor more than 48 inches
above grade level.
(vi). Only national standard three-way hydrants that open
in the clockwise direction are approved
(vii) All hydrant threads must match those
City of Fort Worth Fire Department.
(viii). Where fire hydrants are installed on
supply or are not owned by the City
said hydrants shall be maintained in
operating condition and be kept free
in use by the
a metered water
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satisfactory
of obstructions
(ix). All private fire hydrants shall be painted red and
shall be properly maintained by the property owner.
(d) Fire Hydrant Markers. All fire hydrants hereafter
installed shall be marked with an approved pavement marker.
(e) Timing of Installation. When fire protection
facilities, including fire access roadways and fire hydrants, are
required to be installed for any structure or development, such
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facilities shall be installed, tested and approved prior to the
time of which construction has progressed beyond completion of
the foundation of any structure.
EXCEPTION The steel framework on Type I and II
buildings may be constructed prior to acceptance.
See Sec.. 10.207(a), Sec. 10 301(c), and Appendix VII-B
(f) Unchanged
SECTION 10.302
Sec 10.302. (a) through (c) Unchanged
(d) Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. The building
owner and/or occupant shall be responsible for assuring that all
fire extinguishing systems are maintained in an operable
condition at a71 times A11 fire extinguishing systems shall be
inspected and tested at least annually. The Chief may require
the testing of any fire extinguishing system, at the owner's
expense, when evidence is found to indicate possible impairment
of the system. All tests and inspections required herein shall
be conducted by persons approved by the Chief and shall be done
in accordance with Appendix III-D of this code.
SECTION 10.304
Fire Protection in Recreational Vehicle and Mobile Home Parks,
and Mobile Home Sales Lots
Sec 10 304. (a) All new and existing mobile home and
recreational vehicle parks and mobile home sales lots shall be
provided with protection and access roads in accordance with
sections 10.207 and 10 301
EXCEPTION Recreational vehicle parks located in
remote areas shall be provided with protection and
access roadways as required by the Chief
(b) Mobile homes on sales lots shall be separated by at
least 5 feet measured from eave to eave.
SECTION 10.306
Sec. 10.306 (a) Where required. Automatic fire
extinguishing systems shall be installed in the occupancies and
locations set forth in this section.
For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium
and calcium carbide, see Section 10 301 and 45.208 and Articles
48, 49, and 80
For high-piled combustible stock, see Article 81.
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Regardless of the provisions of this section all
occupancies four stories or more in height, except open parking
garages, shall be sprinklered throughout the building.
(b) through (h) Unchanged.
SECTION 10.309
Sec 10.309 (a) Unchanged.
(b) Where Required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as
set forth in Table 10.309 For the purposes of Table 10,309, a
story height shall be considered to be no more than 12 feet.
(c) Location of Class I
I standpipe outlet connection
every required stairway above
the wall adjacent to the exit
Outlets at stairways shall be
or, in the case of smokeproof
exterior balcony, giving acce
Standpipes. There shall be a Class
at every floor-level landing of
or below grade and on each side of
opening of a horizontal exit.
located within the exit enclosure
enclosures, within the vestibule or
ss 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 buildings equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, risers and laterals which
are not located with an enclosed stairway or
smokeproof enclosure need not be enclosed with fire-
resistive construction,
There shall be a two-way outlet above the roof line on
every standpipe when the roof has a slope of less than 4 inches
in 12 inches.
EXCEPTION Standpipes located in stairways conforming
to Section 3306(0) of the Building code may have the
two-way outlet located at the topmost floor landing.
In buildings where more than one standpipe is provided, the
standpipes shall be interconnected at the bottom.
(d) Unchanged.
(e) Unchanged.
SECTION 10.402
Section 10 402 (a) through (c) Unchanged.
(d) Ceiling Construction. In sprinklered buildings all
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ceiling tiles must be properly installed and maintained to
prevent fire penetration and to meet required sprinkler head
distances
ARTICLE 10 DIVISION V
Division V, Sections 10 501 through 10.504, are added to
Article 10, to read as follows
DIVISION V
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Sec. 10,501. High-Rise Buildings. (a) The operator of a
premises which has floors used for human occupancy located more
than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access shall draft an emergency plan to be located in the Fire
Control Room to contain a diagram showing
(1) All means of egress from each floor
(2) Locations of doors which provide access to safe floor
areas from the stairwell under emergency conditions
(3) The location of
A fire command or central control station, and
B. fire alarm systems, components and control panels, and
C fire extinguishing systems and valves thereto, and
D smoke control systems and controls thereof, and
E. fire department communications equipment, and
F other information required by the Chief.
(b) The plan shall include provisions for staff
participation in fire emergencies to ensure safe evacuation of
all occupants with special attention given to handicapped
occupants
(c) Emergency diagrams may be required by the Chief to be
posted in conspicuous locations detailing exit diagrams or other
similar information or instructions.
(d) Fire drills shall be conducted at regular intervals to
ensure proper operation of the emergency plan in a fire emergency
or at intervals required by the Fire Marshal
Sec 10 502. (a) Hotels and Motels. Every hotel and motel
having interior exits shall post and maintain on the room side of
every guest room door a sign depicting the layout of the floor on
which the room is a part, the location of the room on that floor,
the exits from that floor, the route to the nearest exit and fire
extinguisher locations
(b) Fire drills and emergency plans shall be in accordance
with Section 10.501 (b), (c) and (d).
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Sec 10.503a (a) Educational Qccupancies. The Fire Marshal
may require a quarterly fire drill at any educational
institution.
The operator of premises housing an educational institution
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(1) Conduct one classroom fire drill each quarter and as
required by the Chief
(2) Maintain a written report of each fire drill in the
office of the operator of the premises, and
(3) When required, provide the Fire Marshal with a copy
of the written report of each fire drill
(b) The operator of premises housing an educational
institution shall conduct fire drills in a manner requiring
(1) All students to immediately leave the structure upon
hearing the fire drill signal, and
(2) A roll call by classes outside the structure, and
(3) Doors to be closed as each area is evacuated.
Sec. 10.504. Elevators. A sign
every elevator call switch panel on
containing elevators which states
"IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE EL
or graphically depicts this message
sign shall have a minimum dimension
shall be posted adjacent to
every floor of a building
EVATORS -- USE EXIT STAIRS"
in an approved manner Such
of three (3) inches.
SECTION 11.101
Sec. 11 101. It shall be unlawful to burn or cause to be
burned any combustibles including uncut grass, weeds, timber,
rubbish, leaves, or other natural or synthetic materials on any
street, alley, lot or premises Such prohibited fires shall
include bon fires and fires used for ceremonial purposes
EXCEPTIONS• 1 Burning may be conducted in an
approved incinerator for purposes of cooking or
heating in a device designated for such a purpose by
the manufacturer Incinerators shall comply with
Section 11 105
2. When approved by the Fire Marshal, burning within
an approved trench burner may be permitted provided a
standby firefighter is present if so desired by the
Fire Marshal. A permit must be acquired as specified
in Section 4 108, and approved safety measures must be
employed
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SECTION 11.117 ~.
Sec. 11.117 is added to Chapter 11, to read as follows
Barbecue Pits and Portable Cooking Grills `
Sec 11 117 (a) Barbecue Pits
(1) The operator of a premises where barbecue pits are
used for cooking or heating of food shall provide and
maintain the pit with construction of masonry or metal
or separation from the enclosed areas accessible to
the public by one hour construction
EXCEPTION One-hour construction shall not be
required if the pit construction incorporates
A automatic ventilation and air supply control,
and
B. insulated construction adequate to restrict
exterior pit surface temperature to 160 F, and
C a design adequate to prevent the exposure of
the fire box to grease drippings
(2) Where the barbecue pit is inside the building, an
approved smoke tight, non-combustible ventilation hood
shall be installed in accordance with the mechanical
code The hood shall be installed not more than 18
inches above the pit, extend not less than 12 inches
beyond each side of the pit, and be connected to an
approved exhaust pipe discharging at least 3 feet
above the top of the structure
(3) The barbecue pit shall be protected by an approved
extinguishing system designed to meet the criteria of
Sec 10.314 of this code, and the mechanical code of
having fixed water discharge openings inside the pit
with manual controls located outside the pit enclosure.
(4) The barbecue pit shall have nearby a metal container
with a tight fitting metal cover for the storage of
used grease
(5) No combustible storage shall be placed within 10 feet
of the pit unless separated from the pit by a one-hour
fire resistive partition
(6) Portable cooking grills shall not be operated within
ten (10) feet of any combustible structure, including
balconies
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SECTION 11.301
Reporting of Fires and Hazardous Materials Discharges
Sec 11.301 (a). In the event a fire or discovery of a
fire, smoke or unauthorized release of flammable or toxic
materials on any property, the owner or occupant shall
immediately report such condition to the fire department.
(b). The chief shall be immediately notified when an
unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under state, federal,
or local regulations.
(c) Provisions shall be made for controlling and
mitigating unauthorized discharges.
(d). Any person, firm or corporation responsible for any
unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions
necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge,
whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the City of Fart Worth.
When deemed necessary by the Chief, clean-up may be initiated by
the Fire Department or by an authorized individual or firm All
costs associated with such clean-up shall be borne by the owner,
operator, or other person responsible for the unauthorized
discharge.
SECTION 11.411
Vacating Premises
Sec. 11,411. Upon vacating
owner and occupant thereof shall
removing any and all noxious and
matter which has been deposited,
permitted to accumulate thereon,
in a clean and neat condition.
or abandoning any premises, the
jointly be responsible for
hazardous material or waste
allowed to come to rest or
and such premises shall be left
When the Fire Department initiates removal of such
materials described in this section, the owner and occupant shall
be liable for any and all expenses accrued for this service.
SECTION 11.412
Vacant Buildings
Sec 11.412 Every person owning or in charge or control
of any vacant building shall remove therefrom all accumulations
of flammable or combustible waste or rubbish and shall securely
lock, barricade or otherwise secure all doors, windows and other
openings thereaf
When the Fire Department initiates removal of waste or
securing of openings described in this section, the owner and all
persons in control of the building shall be liable for any and
all expenses accrued for this service
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ARTICLE 11. DIVISION V
pivision V, Sec. 1) 501, is added to Article 11, to read as
follows•
DIVISION V
Removal of Debris or Partially Burned Building After Fire
Section 11.501(a). The owner or person having under his
control or in his possession upon any premises any hay, straw,
bales of wool, cotton, paper or other substances which have been
rendered useless or unmerchantable by reason of any fire on such
premises or any debris resulting from such fire must remove the
same from such premises within forty-eight hours after notice to
do so has been given by the Chief.
(b) Whenever any building or other structure is partially
burned, the owner thereof or the person in charge or control
thereof, within ten days after notice from the Chief, shall
remove from the premises all refuse, debris, charred and
partially burned lumber and material If such building or other
structure is burned to such an extent that it is rendered
incapable of being repaired, the owner of the property upon which
same is located or the person in control thereof, within ten days
after notice from the Chief shall remove from the premises all of
the remaining portion of the building or structure.
ARTICLE i4
Article 14 on Fire Alarm Systems is amended to read as follows-
ARTICLE 14
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
SCOPE
Sec. 14.101. This article governs the requirements for the
installation, use and maintenance of fire alarm systems in all
occupancies as specified herein, including the alarm portions of
special agent extinguisher systems and pre-action/deluge
sprinkler systems.
PURPOSE
Sec. 14.102. The purpose of this article is to provide a
reasonable degree of safety through early warning of a fire
emergency and is predicated on the potential hazards of life and
property evident in each type of occupancy
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Sec. 14.103 Where a more restrictive provision of this
article varies from a general provision, the more restrictive
provision shall govern.
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DEFINITIONS
Sec 14 704. ALARM-ACTUATING DEVICE is any manually or
automatically operated equipment which, when activated, initiates
an alarm through an alarm-indicating device.
ALARM-INDICATING DEVICE is any equipment that produces an
approved alarm signal.
ALARM SIGNAL is an audible or visual signal, or both,
indicating the existence of an emergency fire condition. Audible
devices may be bells, horns, chimes, speakers or similar devices.
Voice alarms and their messages shall be approved by the Chief.
Visual devices may be continuous or pulsating lights, flags or
other visual indicators, as approved by the Chief
ALARM SYSTEM is a combination of approved compatible
devices with the necessary electrical interconnection and energy
to produce an alarm signal in the event of fire or system
activation
ANNUNCIATOR is any equipment which indicates the zone or
area of a building from which an alarm has been initiated, the
location of an alarm-actuating device or the operational
condition of alarm circuits of the system.
APPROVED means approval by the Fire Chief as a result of
investigation or tests conducted by him or by reason of accepted
principle~> or tests by national authorities, technical or
scientific organizations
BREEZEWAY is an access way which is provided in apartments
which contain stairs and landings that constitute a primarily
vertical access to apartments.
CODED SIGNAL is an alarm signal or voice alarm which
consists of not less than three complete repetitions of the
transmission.
COMMON CORRIDOR is any interior corridor serving more than
one tenant space
CONTROL UNIT is a unit comprising the controls, relays,
switches and associated circuits necessary to (1) distribute
power to a fire alarm system, (2) receive signals from alarm-
actuating devices and transmit them to alarm-indicating devices
and accessory equipment, and (3) electrically supervise the
system circuitry The control unit may be contained in one or
more cabinets in adjacent or remote locations as approved by the
Chief
ELECTRICALLY SUPERVISED EIRE ALARM
designed to transmit a trouble signal to
any condition that prevents the required
alarm system or failure of its main power
SYSTEM is a system
an approved location for
operation of a fire
source.
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OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION See Sec 9 117.
PULL STATION is a manual alarm actuating device.
TROUBLE SIGNAL is a distinct audible and visual signal
which indicates an abnormal condition of the system being
monitored.
ZONE is a building or a defined area of a building as
approved by the Fire Chief for purposes of identifying locations.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 14.105. (a) General. Fire Alarm Systems required by
this article shall only be installed by contractors possessing an
installation certificate for installation of fire protection
equipment according to Appendix VII-B of this Code. All
information required by this section will be prepared by
qualified engineers, specialists, laboratory or fire-safety
specialty organizations acceptable to the Chief and to the owner.
Correspondence required by this article shall be directed to Fort
Worth Fire Prevention Bureau, Fire Alarm Section, 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
(b) Submittals. The Chief shall be consulted in every case
to determine compliance with fire alarm requirements. Prior to
the installation of any required fire alarm system, the
installing fire alarm contractors shall submit, to the Chief,
three (3) sets of drawings and specifications required by this
subsection for review. The Chief shall designate those
corrections necessary for acceptance of the proposed installation
design and return one copy.
The following information shall be included with all
submittals
(1) General Information
A Company name, state fire alarm contractor's
number, and City of Fort Worth permit number.
B Alarm superintendent name and state license
number
C, Signature of alarm superintendent, certifying
that plans are in compliance with this ordinance
D. Property name and address.
(2) Site and floor plans diagraming the layout of
buildings, exiting systems, and alarm equipment
locations. Drawings shall be scaled or dimensioned.
(3) Equipment data sheets on all system components and
devices
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(4) Supervisjon
A. Monitoring provisions
B. Trouble signal initiating circumstances
(5) Rower Supply and Circuitry
A. Type of primary power
B. Type of stand-by/emergency power
C. Schematic riser diagram, including alarm
receiving circuits, alarm sending circuits,
control circuits, etc.
D. Design provisions for fire alarm zones
(6) Operational Sequences
Describe the operational sequence of a71
interconnected systems from alarm initiation until
reset
(7) Additional Provisions for High-Rise
Details on all provisions required herein for
high-rise fire alarms
Any deviation from an approved plan must be reviewed and
approved by the Chief.
(c) Equipment. Fire Alarm equipment, devices and systems
shall be approved for their intended purpose.
(d) Acceptance Tests. Upon completion of a system, a
satisfactory test of the entire installation shall be made in the
presence of the Chief
(e) Installation Certification. Upon completion of the
installation, the Contractor shall provide the Chief with one
copy of a Texas State Fire Marshal's Fire Alarm Installation
Certificate, certifying that the system has been installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
(f) Operating Instructions. Written operating instructions
are to be provided at the control unit.
MANUAL ALARM-ACTUATING DEVICES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
Sec. 14 106. (a) Manual alarm-actuating devices shall be
an approved double-action type for exterior use when installed in
an exterior location.
(b) A maximum travel distance between two devices shall
not exceed 200 feet, in both interior and exterior locations
(c) Devices shall be securely mounted with the bottom of
the device not less than 3-1/2 feet nor more than 5 feet above
the floor level, in both interior and exterior locations
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REQUIRED INSTALLATIONS IN NEW BUILDYNGS
Sec. 14 107. Fire Alarm Systems shall be installed in
accordance with this section.
(a) Assembly Occupancies
(1) Group A, Division 1, 2 and 2 1 occupancies having
an occupant load of at least 300 but less than
500, other than churches, when used primarily for
warship, and restaurants and night clubs where
alcohol is consumed.
Shall be provided with an approved manually
operated fire alarm system Actuation of any
alarm actuating device shall initiate a
continuous or pulsating alarm signal throughout
the building and identify on an annunciator the
zone from which the alarm signal initiated The
system shall be electrically supervised and
installed in accordance with the provisions of
the Uniform Fire Code Standard number 14-1.
A Manual alarm actuating devices shall be
approved double action type installed
adjacent to each exit from each floor level,
and shall be in accordance with Sec. 14 106
B. If sprinkler or other fire protection
systems are provided within the building,
such systems shall be connected to the fire
alarm system.
C Alarm indicating devices shall be installed
such that they are sufficiently audible to
be recognized throughout the building as a
fire alarm signal.
D. Control units and annunciator panels shall
be located in a common corridor adjacent to
a main entrance Outside that entrance a
red strobe light which flashes when the
alarm is sounding shall be placed above the
door. The annunciator shall not be
concealed
E. Zoning shall be arranged such that nat less
than one zone per floor level is provided
F. If the system is not centrally supervised by
an approved monitoring agency, a sign which
states "Local Alarm Only, Ca71 Fort Worth
Fire Department, 9-1-1" and contains the
address of the property protected by the
alarm shall be located above each pull
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station The sign shall have a minimum
dimension of 4 inches.
(2) Group A, anv restaurant or night club where
alcohol is consumed with an occupant load of at
least 200, but less than 500.
Shall be protected with an approved manually
operated fire alarm system. Actuation of any
alarm actuating device shall initiate a
continuous or pulsating alarm on all alarm
indicating devices in the building until manually
reset. The system shall be electrically
supervised and installed in accordance with the
provisions of the Uniform Fire Code Standard
number 14-1
A. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an
approved double action type installed behind
every service bar and adjacent to every exit
from non-public areas, and in accordance
with Sec. 14 106.
B. If sprinkler or other fire protection
systems are provided within the building,
such systems shall be connected to the fire
alarm system.
C Alarm indicating devices shall consist of
horn/strobe units located in the immediate
vicinity above each pull station or such
that they are audible and visible throughout
D. Control units shall be located in the area
behind the disc jockey's booth, when
present, or when approved, in the office
If a trouble signal from the control unit
would not be readily evident because of the
unit location, a yellow flashing light shall
be prominently displayed outside the area
where the control unit is located as a
remote trouble signal. A sign shall be
adjacent to the light stating, "Fire Alarm
Trouble - Call Maintenance." The sign shall
have a minimum dimension of 4 inches
E. Zoning shall be arranged such that not less
than one zone per floor level is provided
F If the system is not centrally supervised by
an approved monitoring agency, a sign which
states "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth
Fire Department, 9-1-1" and contains the
address of the property protected by the
alarm shall be located above each pull
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station. The sign shall have a minimum
dimension of 4 inches
G The fire alarm sha1T be interfaced with the
entertainment sound system such that when
the alarm sounds, the entertainment/music
system shall be rendered silent
(3) Group A, Division 1, 2 and 2.1 occupancies having
an occupant load of 500 or more, other than
churches, when used primarily for worship..
Shall be protected with an approved fire alarm
system. Actuation of any alarm actuating device
shall initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm in
an approved constantly attended location until
manually reset and indicate the zone in which the
alarm initiated The system shall be
electrically supervised and installed in
accordance with the provisions of the Uniform
Fire Code Standard number 14-1.
EXCEPTION Occupancies where alcohol is not
consumed shall install a fire alarm system
as required by Sec 14 107(a)(2) if the
Chief determines it to be more appropriate
far the building use
A. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be
installed in a break-glass enclosure
adjacent to every public exit and approved
double-action device shall be installed
adjacent to every exit in non-public areas.
Manual devices shall be installed in
accordance with Sec 14.106.
B. If sprinkler or other fire protection
systems are provided within the building,
such systems shall be connected to the fire
alarm system
C. Alarm indicating devices shall consist of a
public address system which is sufficiently
audible to be clearly understood throughout
the building. The public address system
shall be equipped with an approved emergency
power supply or battery. The microphone and
controls for this system shall be located at
the approved constantly attended location,
immediately adjacent to the control unit
D. Control units shall be located at the
approved constantly attended location in the
immediate vicinity of an accessible
telephone. The annunciator shall be concealed.
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E, Zoning shall be arranged such that not more
than 10,000 square feet of floor area is
served by a single zone, unless such large
area is contained within a single room in
which case the room shall serve as a zone.
Additionally, not less than one zone per
floor level will be permitted.
F. If the system is not centrally supervised by
an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall
be located above each pull station which
states, "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth
Fire Department, 9-1-1" and contains the
address of the property protected. The sign
shall have a minimum dimension of 4 inches
G. When required by the Chief, a fire
department key box shall be provided,
containing all fire alarm control keys.
H The fire alarm shall be interfaced with the
entertainment sound system such that the
entertainment/music system shall be capable
of being manually rendered silent by
controls which are located in the approved
constantly attended location, immediately
adjacent to the public address system.
I. Operation of this type system shall be as
follows
A manual pull-station is actuated and sounds
a signal in the constantly attended
location, the responsible party in the
charge of this location shall attempt to
verify the existence of an emergency either
by radio contact with other personnel or by
visual inspection from the constantly
attended location, if no emergency is
evident, other personnel shall inspect the
area where the alarm was initiated and
report back At any time an emergency is
detected, the responsible party shall 1)
notify the Fire Department, 2) disable the
sound system, 3) announce "There has been an
emergency reported in the building DO NOT
PANIC. Please move calmly to the nearest
exit." This message shall be repeated and
the additional instructions given as necessary.
J Instructions for operating the constantly
attended station and action to be taken in a
fire emergency shall be posted at the
constantly attended station.
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K If an approved constantly attended location
cannot be provided, a flashing strobe light
shall be located above each pull station,
all of which will flash in the event of a
pu17 station actuation. This signal shall
be used to notify the responsible party in
charge to report to the control equipment
and initiate the aforementioned procedures.
{b) Business ®ccupancies: - See High-Rise Occupancies When
Applicable
(c) Educational Occupancies:
(i) Group E, Divisian i and 3 occupancies shall be
provided with an approved fire alarm system as
specified in this section Actuation of any
alarm actuating device shall initiate a
continuous or pulsating alarm on all alarm
indicating devices in the building until manually
reset. The system shall be electrically
supervised and installed in accordance with the
Uniform Fire Code Standard number 14-i
A. Manual alarm actuation devices shall be
installed adjacent to every exit and in the
main office. In Division 1 occupancies
devices shall be installed in break-glass
enclosures. Neat or smoke detectors shall
be installed in mechanical, electrical, and
storage rooms as deemed appropriate by the
Chief .
EXCEPTION• In Division 1 occupancies,
corridor smoke detectors may be
installed in lieu of the manual devices
at exit locations.
B. In Division 3 occupancies, system smoke
detectors shall be installed in all areas
capable of being occupied.
C. If sprinkler or other fire protection
systems are provided within the building,
such systems sha11 be connected to the fire
alarm system.
D. Alarm indicating devices shall be installed
such that they are sufficiently audible to
be recognizable throughout the building as a
fire alarm signal
E Control units and annunciator panels shall be
located in the main office The annunciator
shall not be concealed.
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F. Zoning shall be arranged such that not more
than 10,000 square feet of floor area is
served by a single zone unless such a larger
area is contained in a single room in which
case the room shall serve as a zone
Additionally, not less than one zone per
floor level shall be permitted
G. If the system is not centrally supervised by
an approved monitoring agency, a sign shall
be located above each pull station which
states, "Local Alarm Only, Call Fort Worth
Fire Department, 9-1-1," and contains the
address of the property by the alarm. The
sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4
inches
(d) High-Rise Occupancies: (Also see Section 1807 of The
Building Code)
(1) Any new high-rise occupancy required to comply
with Section 1807 of the Building Code shall be
provided with an approved fire alarm system as
specified in this section Actuation of any
automatic or manual device shall initiate an
alarm signal of the alarm floor, the floor above,
and the floor below and identify on an
annunciator the zone from which the alarm signal
originated.
A Manual alarm actuating devices shall be
installed adjacent to each exit from each
floor level, and at nurses' stations,
guards' stations, telephone operators'
switchboards and similar areas Manual
devices shall be in accordance with Sec
14 106.
B. System smoke detectors shall be located as
fol 1 ows
(i) In every mechanical, electrical,
transformer, telephone, elevator, or
similar equipment room
(ii) In every elevator lobby.
(iii) In the main return and exhaust air
plenum of each air-conditioning system
and in a serviceable area downstream of
the last duct inlet.
(iv) At each connection to a vertical duct or
riser serving two or more stories from a
return-air duct or plenum of an air-
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conditioning system. In Group R,
Division 1 occupancies, an approved
smoke detector may be used in each
return air riser carrying not more than
5000 CFM and serving not more than 10
air inlet openings
(v) In Group I and Group R, Division 1
occupancies, system smoke detectors
shall be located in all common
corridors at a distance of not more
than 30 feet between detectors or 15
feet from any wall Single station
detectors shall be installed to protect
all sleeping areas and patient rooms as
prescribed in Section 1210 of the
Building Code for apartment or hotel
guest rooms
EXCEPTION: When approved by the
Chief, single station smoke
detectors may be omitted in Group
I Occupancies.
C. Water flow detectors for sprinklers and
standpipe systems shall be provided for each
riser floor tap and shall cause an alarm
upon detection of water flow for more than
15 seconds All control valves in the
sprinkler and standpipe systems except for
Fire Department hose connection valves shall
be electrically supervised to initiate a
trouble signal at the central control
station upon tampering The fire-pump
system shall also be supervised for "power
available" and "pump running" conditions by
trouble signal on distinct circuits.
D. Alarm indicating devices shall consist of an
alarm and communications system which is
connected such that damage to any terminal
unit ar speaker will not render more than
one zone of the system inoperative The
voice alarm and public address system may be
combined Communication systems shall be as
follows.
(i) Voice Alarm - The operation of any
alarm initiating device including pull
stations, detectors, etc. shall cause
operation of the alarm system which
will give two repetitions of a whooping
tone followed by an approved voice
message directing occupants'
evacuation. This message shall be
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repeated until manually reset The
system shall be supervised to cause the
activation of an audible trouble signal
in the central control station upon
interruption or failure of the audio-
path including amplifiers, speaker
wiring, switches, and electrical
contacts, and shall detect open
circuits, shorts, and grounds which
might impair the function of this
system.
The system shall be designed to be
heard clearly by all occupants within
the building or designated portion
thereof and as is required for the
public address system.
(ii) Public Address System - A public
address communications system designed
to be clearly heard by all occupants of
the building shall operate from the
central control station It shall be
established for a selective or general
basis to the following terminal areas
* Elevators
* Rooms and tenant
spaces over
1000 square feet
* Elevator Lobbies
* Corridors
* Exit Stairways
* Dwelling units or
guest rooms
in R-1 occupancies
(iii) Fire Department Communications System -
A telephone communications system for
the exclusive use of fire department
personnel shall be installed to
communicate between the central control
stations and the following, every
elevator, elevator lobby, and entry to
every enclosed stairway in a selective
manner Fire phones may either be
placed in a break-glass/key operated
enclosure at each of the above
locations or not less than five
portable telephone handsets shall be
located in the central control station
E (i) Control units and annunciators shall be
located in the fire control room
(ii) Control units shall either be
supervised by an approved monitoring
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agency or by personnel at an approved
constantly attended location.
If a 24-hour desk is provided for
monitoring, a single sign shall be
placed at the telephone operators'
switchboard or the constantly attended
location stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM
SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT, 9-1-1" and containing the
address of the building protected by
the alarm may be permitted. The sign
shall have a minimum dimension of 4
inches.
F, Zones shall be arranged such that not less
than one zone per floor level is provided
and which will give a distinct signal for
water flow detection.
G. Control circuits to be operated upon alarm
activation shall include but not be limited
to the following-
(i) Automatic elevator recall
(ii) Air handling systems shall be shut-off or
placed in 100 percent exhaust mode on the
fire floor, the floor above and the floor
below
Exception- When approved smoke
control system is installed.
(iii) Stairwell pressurization
(iv) Remote door unlocking
(v) Smoke or fire doors which are automatic
closing
H, When required by the chief, a Fire
Department key box shall be provided,
containing all fire alarm control keys..
(e) Institutional Occupancies
(1) Group I occupancies shall be provided with an
approved fire alarm system as specified in this
section. The system shall be electrically
supervised and installed in accordance with the
Uniform Fire Code Standard number 14-1, or NFPA
Standard number 72B-1986, 72C-1986, or 72D-1986
EXCEPTION: Nigh-rise buildings shall comply with
Sec 14.i07(d).
A In Division 1 and 2 occupancies, actuation
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of any automatic or manual device shall
initiate a zone-coded alarm throughout the
building and identify on an annunciator the
zone from which the alarm signal originated.
B In Division 3 occupancies, actuation of any
automatic or manual device shall initiate a
zone-coded alarm signal to selected areas of
the building and identify on an annunciator
the zone from which the alarm signal
originated
C Manual alarm actuating devices shall be
installed adjacent to each exit from each
floor level, and at nurses stations, guard
stations and telephone operators'
switchboards, and shall be in accordance
with Sec. 14.106.
D. System smoke detectors shall be installed in
all common corridors Single station smoke
detectors shall be installed in all sleeping
rooms in the manner prescribed by Section
1210 of the Building Code for hotel guest
rooms.
E. Audible alarm indicating devices shall be
provided in all non-patient areas A
visible alarm may be used in lieu of audible
devices in patient-occupied areas
F (i) Control units and annunciators shall be
located at a constantly attended
location or in a common corridor
adjacent to a main entrance The
annunciator shall not be concealed.
(ii) Control units shall either be
supervised by an approved monitoring
agency or by personnel at an approved
constantly attended location
If a 24-hour desk is provided for
monitoring, a signal sign shall be
placed at the telephone operators'
switchboard or the constantly attended
location stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM
SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT, 9-1-1" and containing the
address of the building protected by
the alarm may be permitted. The sign
shall have a minimum dimension of 4
inches
G. Zones shall be arranged such that not mare
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than 1Q,000 square feet is in a single zone
and not less than one zone per floor is
provided. A distinct signal for water flow
detection shall also be provided.
H When required by the chief, a Fire
Department key box shall be provided,
containing all fire alarm control keys
(f) Residential Occupancies
(1) Group R, Division 1 occupancies and dormitories
three or more stories in height or containing
more than 15 dwelling units in an apartment house
or dormitory or containing 20 or more guest rooms
in hotels shall be provided with an approved fire
alarm system as described in this section.
Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall
initiate a continuous or pulsating alarm on all
alarm-indicating devices in the building until
manually reset and identifies, in the manner
prescribed by this section, the zone from which
the alarm signal originated.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. A Fire Alarm system need not
be installed in apartment houses not over
two stories in height with one-hour fire
resistive construction throughout, including
one-hour occupancy separations between each
dwelling unit and all other spaces within
the building and each individual dwelling
unit has an exit directly to a public way,
exit court or yard, exterior stairway or
exterior exit balcony.
2. A fire alarm system need not be installed
in one and two story apartment houses
containing less than fifteen (15) dwelling
units between area separation walls.
3. A separate fire alarm system need not be
installed in buildings less than 75 feet
tall which are protected throughout by an
approved fire sprinkler system conforming to
the Building Code and V B.C. Standard No.
38-5 and having an approved local alarm.
4. High-rise buildings shall comply with Sec.
14 107(4)
A. Detection devices.
(i) Group R, Division 1 occupancies (with
interior corridors.) The alarm system
for Group R, Division i occupancies
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having common interior exit corridors or
lobbies serving as a required exit shall
consist of not less than an approved and
listed system-type smoke detector
installed within such corridors or
lobbies in accordance with the UFC
Standard 10-2 and listed spacing
limitations. When activated, such
detectors sha71 initiate an alarm which
is audible throughout the building.
When a front desk is provided and manned
24 hours per day, smoke detectors may be
omitted from one immediate area of the
desk when approved by the Chief
(ii) Common areas within Group R, Division 1
occupancies Approved and listed
system-type automatic rate-of-rise heat
detectors shall be installed in
accordance with listed spacing
limitations within common areas such as
recreational roams, laundry rooms,
offices, kitchens, restaurants, storage
rooms, closets, exit ways, and furnace
rooms of buildings containing Group R,
Division 1 occupancies The detectors
shall be installed on the ceiling or
wall of such rooms in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation
instructions and, when activated, shall
initiate an alarm which is audible
throughout the building,
(iii) Group R, Division 1 occupancies.
Approved and listed system-type
automatic rate-of-rise heat detectors
shall be installed in the main living
area of each unit The detectors shall
be installed on the ceiling of such
roams in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions
and, when activated, shall initiate an
alarm which is audible throughout the
building.
B. Alarm indicating devices shall be located
in each sleeping room and in other locations to
be sufficiently audible throughout the building
C Control units and annunciators, when required,
shall be located at a main building entrance ar
at a 24 hour desk, if provided. When such units
are installed outside, a weather-tight enclosure
shall be required. If the annunciator is not
located at a 24 hour desk, a red strobe light
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shall be placed above the entrance providing the
most immediate access to the annunciator, except
far outside annunciators, which sha71 have the
strobe light directly above the annunciator
Annunciators shall not be concealed.
If no annunciator is required, the control unit
may be concealed, provided that if a trouble
signal is not readily evident because of the unit
location, a yellow flashing light shall be
prominently displayed outside the area where the
control unit is located as a remote trouble
signal. A sign shall be adjacent to the light
stating, "FIRE ALARM TROUBLE - CALL MAINTENANCE"
The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4
inches.
D. Zones shall be as follows.
(i) Apartments- with breezeway style (see
Figure 14.107(f) A single zone (non-
annunciating) control unit shall be
used for each building. A red strobe
light shall be located on the face of
the building, at the eaves, adjacent to
each set of exit stairs. The light(s)
may be powered by an auxiliary set of
contacts on detectors Only the light
adjacent to that area where a
firefighter must enter the building to
find the initiating device will flash
during the alarm
(ii) Hotels, Motels, or Apartments (non-
breezeway) - A multiple zone control
unit with annunciator is required and
shall be zoned not less than one zone
per floor per building..
E. If the system is not centrally supervised by
an approved monitoring agency or 24 hour
desk, a sign shall be located above each
pull station which states "LOCAL ALARM
ONLY, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 9-1-1"
and shall contain the address of the
property protected The sign shall have a
minimum dimension of 4 inches.
If a 24 hour desk is provided for
monitoring, a single sign may be placed at
the telephone operators' switchboard or the
constantly attended location in lieu of the
above requirement stating, "WHEN FIRE ALARM
SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT,
9-1-1", and containing the address of the
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building protected by the alarm may be
permitted in lieu of the above requirements.
The sign shall have a minimum dimension of 4
inches.
F A Fire Department key box shall be located
on an outside wa71 adjacent to the leasing
office in an approved location. This box
shall contain all fire alarm control keys.
(2) Group R, Division 3 Occupancies which are used by
more than six (6) persons, three (3) of which are
under 18 years of age, not related by blood or
marriage, shall be provided with system smoke
detectors protecting each sleeping area which
connect to an approved automatic fire alarm
system capable of alerting all occupants.
(3) Group R Occupancies shall be provided with single
station, hard-wired smoke detectors to protect
each sleeping area as required by Section 1210 of
the Building Code. Hotels shall provide hearing
impaired smoke detectors as required by the State
of Texas .
(4) See Sec 14.111 for requirements for fire alarms
in existing buildings
POWER SUPPLY AND WIRING
Sec, 14.108. (a) All required fire alarm systems shall
have an approved secondary power supply which shall be capable of
operating the entire system for not less than 24 hours under
non-alarm conditions, and 15 minutes under alarm conditions
Upon interruption of the normal power, the system shall be
automatically transferred to the secondary source of power, and
full power shall be obtained within 60 seconds of transfer.
Except as otherwise specified, the secondary source of
power may be one of the following
(1) Generators,
(2) Storage batteries,
(3) Separate electrical service from the normal service,
(4) Separate substations of the same electrical service.
When generators are provided they shall be served by a fuel
supply sufficient to operate the system as required by this section
(b) Wiring shall be listed for Fire Alarm System use by an
approved testing agency All wiring installed on exterior
locations shall be in rigid conduit. Exposed wiring installed
inside within the 7-1/2 feet of floor level shall be in rigid
conduit or wire-mold
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FIGURE 14 107(f)
STROBE STROBE TOP VIEW
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
-- --
__ __ -- -
__ _ -
- (A) PARKING LOT OR
STREET ACCESS ON
__ __ -_ - = ONE SIDE.
-- -- -- - - (B) BREEZEWAYS
1 <--STROBES ON--> 2 CONTINUOUS THROUGH
ACCESS SIDE THE BUILDING.
STROBE STROBE TOP VIEW
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
1 2 (A) PARKING LOT OR
-- --
__ __ -- -
__ _ -
= STREET ACCESS ON
BOTH SIDES OF
_- __ __ _ - BUILDING OR WITH
_- __ __ _ = WALKWAY ACCESS ONLY.
1 2 (B) BREEZEWAY CONTINUES
THROUGH BUILDING
STROBE STROBE TOP VIEW
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
1 2 (A) PARKING LOT OR
-- -- -- - STREET ACCESS ON
-_ -= DIVIDER =_ _ = BOTH SIDES OF
<---WALL---> BUILDING OR WITH
'_ -_ __ _ = WALKWAY ACCESS ONLY.
3 4 (B) BREEZEWAYS NOT
STROBE STROBE CONTINUOUS
ZONE 3 ZONE 4 THROUGHOUT BUILDING.
FRONT VIEW
~-' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ` ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' (A) SAMPLE ELEVATION
LOCATIONS
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PRECEDENCE
Sec. 14.109. When a fire alarm
in combination with a public address
communication, the fire alarm system
such other communication system upon
system
system is approved for use
or other means of
shall take precedence over
activation of the fire alarm
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 14.110.. (a) The requirements for fire alarm systems
under Sec 14.107 may be reduced upon inspection of plans, in
other than high-rise, Group I, and Group E Occupancies if the
building is protected by an approved sprinkler system with shut-
off valves and water flow devices supervised in an approved
manner.
(b) All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a
manner that the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-
indicating device will not interfere with the narma1 operation of
any other such device
REQUYRED INSTALLATIONS IN EXISTING BUILDING
Sec. 14 111 (a) Effective on the adoption date of this
Code, the provisions of this article applicable to new
occupancies shall also apply to the following existing
occupancies
(1) All Group R occupancies other than those covered
by Sec 14 107(f)(2) and those installed under
ordinance 9281, except that required single
station smoke detectors may be battery operated
as set forth in Section 1210 of the Building Code
even though such detectors were not required at
the time of the construction;
(2) Night clubs having an occupant load of over 200,
(3) Restaurants with dancing having an occupant load of
over 300
(b) Effective as specified in the Building Code Appendix
Chapter 1, Division II, high-rise occupancies shall be provided
with afire alarm system Actuation of any automatic or manual
device shall initiate an alarm signal on the alarming floor, the
floor above, and the floor below and shall identify on an
annunciator the zone from which the alarm signal originated.
(1) Manual alarm actuating devices shall be installed
adjacent to each exit from each floor level, and
at guards' stations and building operators'
switchboards and shall be in accordance with Sec.
14.106.
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(2) System smoke detectors shall be located as follows
A In every elevator lobby,
B. In Group B, Division 2 Occupancies, system
smoke detectors shall be located in all
common corridors when the corridor does not
have the required fire resistive rating
called for by the Building Code, Appendix
Chapter I, Division II. Detectors shall be
located at a distance of not more than 30
feet between detectors or 15 feet from any
wall.
C. In Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, system
smoke detectors shall be located in all
common corridors at a distance of not more
than~30 feet between detectors or 15 feet
from any wall Single station detectors
shall be installed to protect all sleeping
areas as prescribed in Section 1210 of the
Building Code Battery powered detectors
may be installed when hard wired detectors
were not required at the time of
construction.
(3) Sprinkler system water-flow detectors, when
provided shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 15 seconds.
(4) Alarm indicating devices shall be installed such
that they are sufficiently audible to be
recognizable in an alarming zone as a fire alarm
signal. In buildings classified as Group B,
Division 2 or buildings classified as Group R,
Division 1, in Height Zone 1 of Building Code,
Appendix Chapter 1, Division II, bells or horns
are permitted In Group R, Division 1
occupancies, higher than Height Zone 1, an
occupant voice notification system shall be
provided in accordance with Sec 14 107(d)(1)D(i).
(5) A. Control units and annunciators shall be
located in the fire control room, and a
duplicate annunciator shall be located
either at a constantly attended location or
in a common corridor adjacent to a main
entrance The duplicate annunciator shall
not be concealed
B Control units shall either be supervised by
an approved monitoring agency or by
personnel at an approved constantly attended
location.
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If a 24-hour desk is provided for
monitoring, a single sign shall be placed at
the telephone operators' switchboard or the
constantly attended location stating, "WHEN
FIRE ALARM SOUNDS, CALL FORT WORTH FIRE
DEPARTMENT, 9-1-1," and containing the
address of the building protected by the
alarm The sign shall have a minimum
dimension of 4 inches
(6) Zones shall be arranged such that not less than
one zone per floor level is provided and which
will give a distinct signal for water flow
detection.
(7) Control circuits to be operated upon alarm
activation shall include but not be limited to
the following
A. Automatic elevator recall
B. When corridor smoke detection is provided in
accordance with Sec 14.111(b)(2)B, air
handling systems shall be shut-off or placed
in i00 per cent exhaust mode on the fire
floor.
C. Stairwell pressurization when provided.
D. Remote door unlatching when provided.
E Smoke or fire doors which are automatic
closing when provided.
(8) When required by the Chief, a fire department key
box shall be provided, containing all fire alarm
control keys
(c) All existing one and two family dwellings which are
sold or altered, repaired, renovated or improved in any manner
requiring a building permit shall be provided with smoke
detectors as required in Section 1210 of the Building Code The
owner of any dwelling which is sold or repaired in violation of
this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
(d) Mobile homes which are sold, rented, remodeled or
relocated within or into the City of Fort Worth shall have a
smoke detector provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec
1210 of the Building Code.
(e) Rented or leased residential occupancies.
(1) For purposes of this subsection, the term
dwelling unit shall include the following.
A All one family, two family and mutt i-family
dwellings, including mobile homes,
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B. A1~1 one family, two family and multi-family
dwellings where one or more rooms are rented
for use as permanent residence under a
single lease
(2) All dwelling units which are currently rented,
leased or sub-leased or are hereafter rented,
leased, or sub-leased shall be provided with
smoke detectors which meet the requirements of
Section 1210 of the Building Code, except that
such detectors may be battery operated in
accordance with Sec. 14.111(a)1. Those
occupancies which are leased for the first time
or to new lessee after the adoption date of this
Code shall have smoke detectors installed prior
to occupancy by the lessee The smoke detector
purchase and installation shall be the sole
responsibility of the landlord,
(3) Duty to inspect and repair
A. Upon commencement of a tenant's possession
of a dwelling unit containing a smoke
detector, the landlord shall have a duty to
test the smoke detector to verify that it is
in good working order Upon installation of
a smoke detector by a landlord after
commencement of the tenant's possession of a
dwelling unit, the landlord shall have a
duty to test the smoke detector at the time
to verify that it is in good working order
B. During the term of the rental agreement or
any renewal or extension thereof, the
landlord shall have a duty to inspect and
repair a smoke detector only if the tenant
has given notice to the landlord of
malfunction or has made. a request to the
landlord for inspection or repair The
notice to the landlord need not be in
writing unless written notices required in
the Rental Agreement. The landlord shall
comply with the tenant's request for
inspection and repair within a reasonable
time, considering the availability of
material, labor and utilities
C. A landlord shall not have a duty to repair a
smoke detector if the damage or malfunction
is caused by the tenant or the tenant's
family, guest or invitee during the term of
the rental agreement or any renewal or
extension period of the rental agreement
Provided, however, a landlord shall have a
duty to repair or replace a smoke detector
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covered by this subsection if the tenant
pays in advance for the reasonable cost of
the repair or replacement, including labor,
materials, taxes, and overhead.
D. A landlord shall have satisfied the duty to
inspect or repair a damaged or malfunctioning
smoke detector if, after a test of the smoke
detector, the test indicates that the smoke
detector is in good working order
E After commencement of possession by the
tenant of a dwelling unit, the landlord
shall have no duty to provide replacement
batteries for a battery operated smoke
detector which was in good working order
according to a test of the smoke detector at
the time of commencement of possession by
the tenant
{4) A person commits an offense if as landlord of a
dwelling unit that person
A Fails to install a smoke detector in
compliance with this section, or
B. Fails to test or repair a smoke detector in
compliance with this section.
MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS
Sec. 14 112. All fire alarm systems shall be maintained in
an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or
repaired when defective Such systems shall be extended, altered
or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection
whenever any building so equipped is altered, remodeled or added
to. All additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall be
in accordance with this Article. An approved log shall be kept
on the premises to indicate when this system was checked and/or
serviced, and a tag issued by the Fire Department indicating test
dates shall be placed in the control unit This tag shall not be
removed.
TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Sec 14.113. Any person who willfully and maliciously
tampers with, molests, injures, or breaks any fire protection
equipment, fire protection installation, fire alarm apparatus,
wire, or sounds any false alarm of fire, by means of any fire
alarm system or signal or by any other means or methods, is
guilty of a misdemeanor.
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SECTION 25.117
Section 25.117 Standby Firefighters. Whenever, in the
opinion of the Chief, it is essential for public safety in any
place of public assembly ar any other place where people
congregate due to the number of persons, or the nature of the
performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner,
agent or lessee shall employ one or more experienced
firefighters, as required and approved by the chief, to be on
duty at such place. Said firefighters shall be subject to the
Chief's orders at all times when so employed and shall be in
uniform and remain on duty during the times such places are open
to the public, or when such activity is being conducted. Before
each performance or the start of such activity, said firefighters
shall inspect the required fire appliances provided to see that
they are in proper place and in good working order, and shall
keep diligent watch for fire during the time such place is open
to the public or such activity is being conducted and take prompt
measures for extinguishment of fires that may occur,
Firefighters shall not be required or permitted, while on duty,
to perform any other duties than those herein specified
The Chief may also require the use of standby firefighters
in accordance with the provisions of this section when automatic
fire detection or protection systems are out of service
SECTION 28.105
Section 28.105 It shall be unlawful to store hay, straw,
or other similar agricultural products adjacent to buildings or
combustible material unless a cleared horizontal distance not
less than 50 feet is maintained between such storage and
combustible material or buildings. All exposed surface area of
such storage shall be covered by a tarp or similar cover which
has been rendered flame retardant by an approved method or
treatment A permit shall not be required for such storage
Storage stacks shall be limited to 100 tons each Either
an approved one-hour occupancy separating construction as
specified in the Building Code or a clear space of 20 feet shall
be maintained between such stacks
SECTION 28.107
Section 28 107 is added to Article 28, to read as follows
Sec. 28.107 Any outdoor storage
shall be covered entirely by a tarp or
flame retardant by an approved method
of combustible fibers
similar cover rendered
or treatment
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ARTICLE 31
The title of Article 31 shall be amended to read as follows
"TIRE-REBUILDING, TYRE STORAGE AND TIRE BY-PRODUCTS"°
SECTION 31.101
Section 31 101. General. Tire-rebuilding plants, fire
storage and fire by-products shall conform to all other applicable
requirements of this code as well as to the following provisions.
SECTION 31.102
Section 31.102. Permits. For permits to operate a tre-
recapping, fire storage or rebuilding plant, see Section 4.108
SECTION 31.107
Section 31.107 shall be added to Article 31, to read as
follows
Section 31.107. Outdoor fire and Lire by-product storage
is prohibited
EXCEPTIONS 1. Outdoor ti re storage may be permitted
when in conjunction with a ti re rebuilding, fire
recapping, or fire handling operation and less than 50
tires are stored within the boundary of any continuous
properties owned by the same person or persons.
2 Outdoor fire storage may be permitted when in
conjunction with a tire-rebuilding, tire-recapping, or
tine handling operation and 50 or more tires are
stored within the boundary of any contiguous
properties owned by the same person or persons if such
tires are suitable for recapping or rebuilding and if
A. The property is zoned for industrial use, and
B The ground surface covering in the areas
used for and adjacent to storage areas for
60 feet in any direction are hard surfaced
and kept free of grass, weeds, debris, etc..,
and
C The perimeter of the storage area is
enclosed by a fence not less than 6 feet in
height to restrict access by unauthorized
persons, and
D Tires are not stored within twenty feet of
any structure or property line, and
E. Storage configurations are piles not to
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exceed 625 square feet in area with a
maximum dimension of 50 feet, a maximum
height of 10 feet and a minimum separation
between piles of 20 feet, or in racks no
more than 50 feet in length and 10 feet in
width with a minimum aisle separation
between racks of 10 feet
3 New or recapped tires displayed for purposes of
sale._
SECTION 31.108
Section 31.108 shall be added to Article 31, to read as
follows
Sec. 31.108 Indoor Lire storage six feet and over shall
be considered high-piled combustible storage and protected in
accordance with Article 81
SECTION 34.103
Section 34 103 The storage of combustibles shall be in
accordance with Article 28 of this code No smoking or open
flame shall be permitted in any area where combustible fibers or
other combustible waste materials are stored or handled NO
SMOKING signs shall be provided in accordance with Article 13.
Tire storage shall be in accordance with Article 31.
ARTICLE 78
Article 78 is amended to read as follows
FIREWORKS
Section 78.101 Definition. For definition of FIREWORKS,
see
Section 9 108
MANUFACTURING, SALE OR DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED,
PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMIT APPROVED AND ISSUANCE, NOT CITY LIABILITY.
Section 78.102.. It shall be unlawful for any person to
possess, use, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, give away,
transport, or discharge fireworks of any description; provided,
however, that the Chief shall have the power to adopt reasonable
rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised
public displays of fireworks by artisans in pursuit of their trade.
Every such use or display shall be handled by a competent
operator approved by the Chief, and sha17 be of such character
and so located, discharged, or fired as in the opinion of the
Chief after proper investigation so as not to be hazardous to
property or endanger any person No permit granted hereunder
shall be transferable.
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The Chief shall not approve any application for permit for
supervised public display of fireworks unless he finds that
(a) The applicant has filed in the City Secretary's office
a certificate showing the applicant has secured and agrees to
keep in force during the term of the permit a policy providing
for bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amounts as
follows
Property Damage, Per Accident. .. . . .. .. ..$100,000
Personal Injury or Death, Per Person.. ..... ..... $100,000
Personal Injury or Death, Per Accident .. ..... .....$300,000
Such insurance policy shall provide that it cannot be
canceled or amended without at least thirty {30) days notice to
the City Secretary; and
(b) That the applicant has covenanted and agreed in writing
to indemnify, hold harmless and defend at its own expense, the
City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents and employees from and
against any and all claims or suits for property damage and/or
personal injury, including death, or whatsoever kind of
character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in
connection with the execution, performance or attempted
performance of fireworks at a public display whether or not
caused, in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of officers,
agents or employees of the Gity of Fort Worth, and the applicant
hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for any and all
claims or suits for property damage and/or personal injury,
including death, or whatsoever kind of character, whether real or
asserted, arising out of, or in connection with, the execution,
performance, or attempted performance of fireworks at a public
display, whether or not caused in whole or in part, by alleged
negligence of officers, agents or employees of the City of Fort
Worth Applicant likewise covenants and agrees, and does hereby
indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Fort Worth from and
against any and all injuries, damage or destruction of City
property arising out of, or in connection with, directly or
indirectly, all acts or omissions of applicant, his officers,
agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors or invitee, or
caused by alleged negligence in whole or in part, of officers,
agents or employees of the City, and
(c) The application for the permit was made in writing at
least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of display in
accordance with Sec. 4 108; and
(d) The applicant has included in the application for
permit the names of the organization sponsoring the display
together with the names of persons actually in charge of the
firing of the display, and
(e) The applicant has included in the application for
permit the date and time of day at which the display is to be
held, and
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(f) The applicant has included in the application for
permit the exact location planned for the display, and
(g) The applicant has included in the application for the
permit a description setting forth the age, experience, and
physical characteristics of the persons who are to do the actual
discharging of the fireworks, and
(h) The applicant has included in application for permit
the number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged, and
(i) The applicant has included in the application for
permit the manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to
the display, and
(j) The applicant has included in the application for the
permit a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be
held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
discharged, the location of the buildings, highways and other
lines of communication, the lines behind the audience will be
restrained, and the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or
telephone lines or other overhead obstructions,and
(k) The applicant has included in the application for
permit all licenses and permits issued and required by the Texas
State Fire Marshal's office.
Section 78,103 (a) Use and Handling. The Chief shall
approve the application and issue the permit for the public
display of fireworks if he finds that the applicant has complied
with the applicable provisions far this article, the discharge,
failure to fire, faulty firing, or fall-out of any fireworks or
other objects will not endanger any person, buildings,
structures, forests, or brush, and the fireworks are to be fired
more than 200 feet from the nearest permanent building, public
highway, railroad, or other means of travel, and 50 feet from the
nearest above ground telephone or telegraph line, tree or other
overhead obstruction. In no case shall the Chief issue a permit
for a display to be held within six hundred (600) feet of a
school, theater, church, hospital, or similar institution
(b) All fireworks that fire a projectile shall be so set up
that the projectile will go into the air as nearly as possible in
a vertical direction, provided, however, that where such
fireworks are to be fired beside a lake or other large body of
water, they may be directed in such a manner that the falling
residue from the deflagration will fall into said body of water
(c) Any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is
concluded shall be immediately disposed of or removed in a manner
safe for the particular type of fireworks The debris from the
discharged fireworks shall be properly disposed of by the
operator before he leaves the premises. The operator, upon the
conclusion of the display, shall make a complete and thorough
search for any unfired fireworks or pieces thereof which have
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failed to fire or function and shall dispose of them in a safe
manner The search shall be instituted at the earliest possible
time following that conclusion of the display, but in no event
later than the first period of daylight which follows
(d) No fireworks display shall be held during any
windstorms in which the wind reaches a velocity of more than
twenty (20) miles per hour.
(e) All fireworks articles and items at places of display
shall be stored in a manner and in a place secure from fire,
accidental discharge, and theft, and in a manner approved by the
Chief
(f) The approval of any application and issuance of any
permits by the Chief shall in no way be construed as an
assumption of responsibility or liability by the City for any
damages or injuries to persons or property arising out of or
incident to the discharge of fireworks at a public display.
AIDING MINORS TO VIOLATE ARTICLE
Section 78.104. No parent or guardian of a minor shall
furnish money or a thing of value to a minor for the purchase of
fireworks or encourage, act in conjunction with or in any manner
instigate or aid a minor in the commission of possession,
selling, offering for sale, giving away, using, transporting or
manufacturing fireworks within the city.. The commission of the
offense by the minor on the property under the control or owned
by the parent or guardian shall be prima facie proof that the
relation or guardian was instigating or aiding the minor.
Section 78 105. This article shall not apply to the
possession or use of signaling devices for current daily
consumption by railroads, vessels and others requiring them, or
to the possession, sale or use of normal stocks of flashlight
compositions by photographers or dealers in photographic
supplies, or to the possession or use of flares or rockets for
military or police purposes, or any auto flares, or paper caps
containing not in excess of an average of twenty-five one
hundredths (25/100ths) of a grain of explosive content per cap,
and toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for use of
such caps, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all
times. Model rockets that can be defined by the scope of NFPA
1122 shall be regulated by that code
TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY
Section 78 106. The provisions of this article shall be
applicable within the corporate limits of the city and also
within the area immediately adjacent and contiguous to the city
limits and extending outside the city limits for a distance of
five thousand feet unless such area is within the corporate
limits of another municipality.
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Section 78 107. The chief shall seize, take, remove or
cause to be removed and destroyed at the expense of the owner,
all stocks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in
violation of this article.
SECTION 79.101
Section 79.101(a). The storage, use, dispensing and mixing
of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with
this article, except as otherwise provided in other laws or
regulations Installers of underground tanks should reference
the guidelines of the "Information Bulletin - Storage and
Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids" published by the
Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fort Worth Fire Department This
article also applies specifically to all flammable and
combustible liquids as defined in Section 79 102, except those
that are solid at 100°F or above. when heated, sprayed or mixed,
Class II or Class III liquids may assume the characteristics of
lower flash point liquids. Under such conditions, the
appropriate provisions of this article for the actual flash point
shall apply.
EXCEPTIONS 1. The transportation of flammable and
combustible liquids when in conformity with the De-
partment of Transportation (DOT) regulations on file
with and approved by the Department of Transportation
2 Alcoholic beverages in retail sales or storage uses,
provided the liquids are packaged in individual con-
tainers not exceeding 4 liters.
3. Medicines, foodstuffs and cosmetics, containing not
more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids
and with the remainder of the solution not being
flammable, in retail sales or storage uses when
packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4
liters
4. Storage and use of fuel-oil tanks and containers
connected with oil-burning equipment Such storage and
use shall comply with Article 61 and the Mechanical Code.
5. Liquids without flash points that can be flammable
under some conditions, such as certain halogenated
hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated
hydrocarbons.
6 Mists, sprays or foams except flammable aerosols in
containers as may be included under Division II.
(b) through (c) Unchanged.
SECTION 79.115
Section 79 115 (a)General. Tanks taken out of service as a
result of a property's being abandoned or its use changed shall
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be removed in accordance with the provisions of Subsections (e)
and (f} of this section, notwithstanding the time schedules
stipulated. On all other properties, tanks taken out of service
shall be safeguarded or removed in accordance with this section
Before any tank is removed from a premises, the tank shall be
labeled as to prior contents and the manifest of transportation
shall be filed with the Fire Marshal.
(b) through (d)1 A. Unchanged.
(d) 1 B. Removing Tanks. Tanks shall be removed as follows
(i) Remove all flammable or combustible liquid from
the tank and connecting piping, and
(ii) Disconnect piping at all tank openings, and
(iii) Remove sections of connected piping which are not
to be used further and cap or plug all tank
openings.
(iv) The tank shall be gas freed or inerted prior to
removal in accordance with Section 2.304(b),
Recognized Standards
(e) and (f) Unchanged
(g) Reinstallation of Underground Tanks. Tanks which are
to be reinstalled for flammable or combustible liquid service
shall comply with all of the provisions of this article See
Division VI of this article
Prior to the installation of used tanks the owner shall
provide, in writing
1. Methods used to clean or inert tank
2 Previous contents of the tank
SECTIOR 79.507
Section 79 507. (a) through (c)1. Unchanged.
(c)2. The floor
earth, steel, concrete
tight and to withstand
feet or more in height
less than 2 feet wide.
angle of repose of the
end walls of the diked area shall be of
or solid masonry designed to be liquid
a full hydrostatic head Earthen walls 3
shall have a flat section at the top not
The slope shall be consistent with the
material the walls are constructed.
(c)3 through (e) Unchanged
SECTION 79.604
(a) Unchanged.
(b) Tank Openings Other than Vents for Underground Tanks.
i. General. All connections, fittings or other appurtenances
shall be installed in accordance with Division ViI, "Piping,
Valves and Fittings."
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2. Openings for manual gaging. Openings for manual gaging, if
independent of the fill pipe, shall be provided with a liquid-
tight cap or cover. Covers shall be kept closed when not gaging
If inside a building, each such opening shall be protected
against liquid overflow and possible vapor release by means of a
spring-loaded check valve or other approved device
3. Fill pipe and discharge lines. Fill pipe and discharge
lines shall enter tanks only through the top. Fill lines shall
be sloped toward the tank Underground tanks for Class I liquids
having a capacity of more than 1,000 gallons shall be equipped
with a tight fill device for connecting the fill hose to the
tank.
For Class I liquids other than crude oils and asphalts, the
fill pipe shall be so designed and installed as to minimize the
possibility of generating static electricity by terminating
within 6 inches of the bottom of the tank.
4. Location of connections that are made or broken. Filling
and emptying and vapor-recovery connections for Classes I, II and
III-A liquids which are made and broken shall be located outside
of buildings at a location free from any source of ignition and
not less than 5 feet away from any building opening Such
connections shall be closed and liquid tight when not in use and
shall be properly identified
5. Protection against vapor release. Tank openings provided
for purposes of vapor recovery shall be protected against
possible vapor release by means of a spring-loaded check valve or
dry-break connection, or other approved device, unless the
opening is pipe-connected to a vapor-processing system Openings
designed for combined fill and vapor recovery shall also be
protected against vapor release unless connection of the liquid
delivery line to the fill pipe simultaneously connects the
vapor-recovery line All connections shall be vapor tight.
SECTION 79.709
Add Section 79.709 to read as follows
OVERFILL PROTECTION
Section 79.709(a) All owners and operators shall ensure
that releases due to spills or overfills do not occur. The owner
and operator shall ensure that the volume available in the tank
is greater than the volume of product to be transferred to the
tank before the transfer is made and that a person is physically
present at all times during transfer to observe the transfer
(b) All new storage systems, as well as all existing
systems requiring external release detection, shall use one or
more of the following spill or overfill prevention devices
(1) A sensor for measuring the level of product in the
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tank, equipped with an audible or visual alarm that is
triggered when the tank is 95~ full,
(2) A device designed to cause flow into the tank to shut
off automatically when the tank i~ 95% full,
(3) A spill catchment basin around the fill pipe large
enough to contain the volume of the hose,
(4) An equivalent device designed to prevent releases due
to spills and overfills that is approved by the Chief
(c) All owners and operators of existing systems
requiring overfill protection in 79 709(b), shall use one or more
of the spill or overfill devices as specified in 79.709(b) for
each tank when permitted for repairs, but no later than January
1, 1997
SECTION 79.902
Section 79.902 (a) Unchanged.
(b) General Provisions. Class I liquids shall be stored in
closed containers or in tanks located underground or in special
enclosures as described in 79 902(c). Class II and Class III-A
liquids shall be stored in containers or in tanks located under-
ground or in special enclosures as described in Section 79.902(c)
A connection shall not be made between any above ground tank and
any underground tank
The temporary use of portable or semi-portable tanks in
conjunction with the dispensing of Class I, II, or III-A liquids
into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or other motorized
equipment shall only be permitted on construction sites Such
installations must have specific approval of the Fire Marshal
(c) Special Enclosures. Stationary tanks used for the
fueling of motor vehicles shall not be installed in any manner
other than underground
When installation of tanks in accordance with Division VI
is impractical or because of property or building limitations,
tanks for Class I, II or III-A liquids may be installed in
buildings if enclosed as follows Enclosure shall be liquid .-¢
tight and vapor tight without backfill Sides, top and bottom of
the enclosure shall be reinforced concrete at least 6 inches
thick, with openings for inspection through the top only. Tank
connections shall be so piped or closed that neither vapors nor
liquid can escape into the enclosed space. Means shall be
provided whereby portable equipment may be employed to discharge
to the outside any vapors which might accumulate should leakage
occur.
Tanks containing Class I, II or III-A liquids shall not
exceed 6000 gallons individually or 18,000 gallons aggregate
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(d) and (e) Unchanged
(f) Maintenance Testing. All leak-detecting devices shall be
tested annually by the owner or occupant of the property on which
they are located. All test results shall be maintained on the
premises and available to the chief upon request.
All leak-detecting devices existing on a property, shall be
maintained in an operative condition at all times. Removal of
existing devices shall be only upon approval of the chief Keys
to all locking devices shall be readily available at all times on
the premises.
(g) through (i) Unchanged.
SECTION 79.904
Section 79.904. (a) through (e)3 Unchanged
(e)4. Each pump shall have installed. on the discharge an
approved leak-detection device which will provide an indication
if the piping and dispensers are not liquid tight.
(e)5 Unchanged.
SECTION 79.908
Section 79 908. In addition to the ext inguishers required by
Uniform Fire Code Standard 10-1, a fire extinguisher with a minimum
classification of 20-B-C shall be provided and so located that it
will not be more than 75 feet from any pump, dispenser or fill-
pipe opening. Type A.B:C extinguishers shall not be used to
meet this requirement.
SECTION 79.912
Section 79.912(a) General. This section shall apply to all
vapor recovery and vapor-processing systems.
No person shall transfer, or allow the transfer of, gaso-
line from any delivery vessel into a storage tank with a nominal
capacity greater than 1,000 gallons, unless displaced vapors are
processed by a vapor recovery system
EXCEPTIONS 1 Containers used exclusively for the
fueling of implements of agriculture.
2, Storage tanks equipped with external floating
roofs, internal floating roofs, or their equivalent.
3. Stationary containers of nominal capacity less
than 2,000 gallons (7,571 liters) if installed before
December 10, 1976
4 Stationary storage tanks located at a facility
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" which d°ispen~ses less than 120,000 gallons (454,249
liters) of gasoline per year
(b). Vapor-balance systems.
(b)1. through (b)6. Unchanged
Add item 7. to read as follows.
(b)7. Special provision for gasoline tanks. When a vapor
balance system is used to comply with Section 79 912(a), the
system shall meet the following conditions
A A vapor-tight return line is connected before
gasoline can be transferred into the storage
container.
B. No gasoline leaks exist anywhere in the liquid
transfer system.
C. The vapor return line's cross-sectional area is at
least one-half of the product drop line's cross-
sectional area.
D. The only atmospheric emission during gasoline
transfer into the storage container is through a
storage container vent line equipped either with
an orifice no greater than 3/4 inch {1.9 cm)
internal diameter or a pressure-vacuum relief
valve set to open at a pressure of no less than 8
ounces per square inch (3.4 kPa).
E The delivery vessel is kept vapor-tight at all
times (except when gauging) until the captured
vapors are discharged to a loading facility with
vapor recovery equipment
~, .v
F Gauge pressure i n the tank-vehi cl e tank does not - :,...,,._
exceed 18 inches of water (4.5 kPa) or vacuum
exceed 6 inches of water (1 5 kPa)
G Readings less than 100% of the lower explosive
limit (LEL, measured as propane} at i inch (2.5
cm) from potential leak sources when measured
with a combustible gas detector
(c) and (d) Unchanged
SECTI®~1 79.1204
Section 79.1204(a) Vehicle Maintenance. Tank vehicles
shall not be operated unless they are in proper repair, devoid of
accumulation of grease, oil or other flammables and free of
leaks Gasoline tank vehicles delivering to tanks required to
have a vapor recovery system shall be inspected for leaks within
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one year and shall disp°l ay appropriate D O.T. certification. See
Section 79.912(a)
(b) through (m) Unchanged.
SECTION 80.103
Section 80.103 (a) and (b) Unchanged.
(c) Hazardous Materials Management Plan. When required by
the chief, each application for a permit pursuant to this article
shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) in
accordance with the format outlined in the Superfund
Authorization and Recovery Act -Title III (SARA}.
(d) Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. When required
by the chief, each application for a permit pursuant to this
article shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
(HMIs) in accordance with the format outlined in the Superfund
Authorization and Recovery Act -Title III (SARA).
SECTION 80.201
Section 80 201 For the purpose of this code, hazardous
materials shall be divided into hazard categories. The
categories include materials regulated under this article and
materials regulated elsewhere in this code
All hazardous wastes shall be stared and labeled by
characteristics of the largest percentage by volume and all other
characteristics shall be printed immediately below When
required by the chief, the hazardous waste materials shall be
tested, at the owners expense, to determine the chemical and
physical properties required far a Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS).
SECTION 80.301
Section 80 301 (a) through (k) Unchanged
(1) Spill Control, Drainage and Containment. 1 General.
Unless exempted or otherwise provided for in Sections 80 302
through 80 315, rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of
solid and liquid hazardous materials shall be provided with a
means to control spillage and to contain or drain off spillage
and fire protection water discharged in the storage area
Separate drainage systems shall be required where non-
compatible chemicals could be placed together by a single system
(1)2. through (aa) Unchanged.
SECTION 80.303
(a)i and (a)2 Unchanged.
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{a)3 Fire-dxtinguishing system. In addition to the
requirements of Section 80 301(p), the following requirements
shall apply
A Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures for the storage of
cylinders shall be internally sprinklered
Exception When determined by the chief that the
product is non-compatible with water an
alternative extinguishing method may be
used.
B Unchanged
(a)4. through (a)8. Unchanged.
(a)9. Amended section 80 303(a)9. by deleting
exception #2.
(a)10. through (c) Unchanged
Table 80.306~A
Table 80 306-A. Liquid and Solid Oxidizers Exempt Amounts
is amended by changing footnote #1 to read as follows.
1 No exempt amounts of Class 4 oxidizers are permitted in
Group R Occupancies or offices or retail sales portions
of Group B Occupancies
SECTION 81,105
Section 81.105 Fire Protection for buildings used for
high-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with Table
No. 81.105 and the Building Code. Speculative buildings which
are greater than 12,000 square feet which measure 15 feet or more
from the floor to the bottom of the roof system shall be
considered as containing Class IV Commodities for the purpose of
determining fire protection.
Storage of aerosols shall be as follows
Level I- Level I aerosols shall be treated as a Class III
commodity.
Level IY and III- Level II and III aerosols shall be treated
as a Class V commodity and subjected to the sprinkler
requirements of Tables 81 105-A and 81.105-8.
Storage of Level II and III aerosols shall only be
permitted in vaults with walls of at least 4 inches of reinforced
or 8 inches of non-reinforced masonry or concrete construction.
Such vaults shall be maintained with self-closing doors which
remain closed at all times except when goods are actually being
transferred in or out of the vaults. No other storage shall be
permitted within the vault except aerosols.
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TABLE 81.105-A. ARRANGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF PALLETIZED AND SOLID-PILE STORAGE OF AEROSOL CONTAINERS
Max. Height Duration
Temperature Nose Storage to Sprinklers
Max Pile, Sprinkler Rating ~ Stream Sprinkler & Hose
Level Height Spacing Sprinkler Size Sprinkler Demand Demand Clearance Stream
18 ft 80-100 ft 160°F (11'C) 15 heads at 50 psi 500 gpm 5 ft or less
II (5 5 m) (i.4-9 m) 0 64 in, (16 3 mm) (344 kPa) (1,9 m /min) (i 5 m or less) 2 hr
° large drop"
10 ft 80-100 ft t60°F (71'C) 15 heads at 75 psi 500 gpm 10 ft or less
III (3 m) (7 4-9 m) 0 64 in (16 3 mm) (517 kPa) (1 9 m /min) (3 m or less) 2 hr
"large drop"
TABLE 81.105-8. PROTECTION OF RACK STORAGE OF LEVEL Ii & III AEROSOL CONTAINERS
Duration- Clearance
Ceiling Hose Sprinklers Storage
Ceiling Sprinkler In-Rack S,prinkier Sprinkler In-Rack Sprinkler Stream and Hose to
Level Arrangement Arrangements Demand Demand Demand Streams Sprinklers
II 286'F (141'C) 165'F (14'C) or 0.30 gpm/ft 30 gpm (0 11m /min) 500 gpm 2 hr 15 ft
rated heads 100 less sprinklers (12mm/min) discharge per head (1 9m / (4 6m)
ft (9 3m )max. B ft (2.~m} apart over 2500 minimum 9ase on min) Need bar-
spacing 1/2 in max One line at ft (230m) operation of hy- tier with
(f2 5mm) or each tier except draulically most re- sprinklers
17/32 in (i4mm) top Locate in mote (1) 8 sprink- beneath if
orifice longitudinal flue lets if one level, clearance
spaces of double- (2) 6 sprinklers exceeds
row racks each of 2 levels if 15 ft
only 2 levels (3) (4 6m)
6 sprinklers an top
3 levels if 3 or
more levels
III 286'F (141'C) t65'F (74'C) ar 0 30 gpm/ft Same as Level II 500 gpm 2 hr 5 ft (1 5m)
rated heads 17/32 less sprinklers (12mm/min) (1 9m / or less
in (14mm) ori- 8 ft (2 4 m) over 2500 min)
fice 104 ft apart max In- ft (230m )
(9 3 m) max . stall in longi-
spacing tudinai flue 0 60 gpm/ft 5 ft (1 5m)
and on face, (24mm/min) to 15 ft
Stagger face over 1500 (4 6m) If
sprinklers with ft (140m ) greater
sprinklers on to 2500 ft than 15 ft
apposite side (230 m } (4 6m),
of rack need barrier
with sprink-
lers beneath
Prov ide approved rack storage sprinklers with built-i n water shields Loca te iongi tutlinai flu e in-rack
sprink lers at least 2 ft (0 6m) from rack uprights Pr ovide at least 6 inch es betwe en sprinkle r deflectors
and to p of storage in ti er
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TABLE $1.107
Table 81.107. is amended by adding a footnote to read as
follows
~ Storage of Class I and Class II commodities in
sprinklered buildings over 12,000 sq ft. need only provide
smoke and heat vents sized and spaced according to section
3206(e) of the Uniform Building Code.
SECTION 82.103
Section 82.103.(a). All liquefied petroleum gas
equipment, including such equipment installed at utility gas
plants, shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of
UFC Standard No 82-1 and UFC Standard No. 82-2 except as
required by "Safety Rules, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Provision" of
the Railroad Commission of Texas, Docket 1, which shall take
precedence over all rules specified in the Fire Code. ,.
(b) and (c) Unchanged.
,SECTION 82.106
(a) through (d) Unchanged.
Section 82.106{e). Liquid petroleum gas containers
designed to hold 75 gallons or less shall not be filled in
residential areas
(c) Fire Code Appendix. The Appendix of the 1985
Uniform Fire Code is amended by revising the following sections
as follows '
AMEND APPENDIX III-A TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
APPENDIX III-A
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
i. SCOPE
Unchanged.
2 DEFINITIONS
FIRE AREA is the total floor area in square feet for all
floor levels within the exterior walls, or under the horizontal
projection of the roof of a building Area separation walls, as
specified in the Building Code, may be considered as dividing a
building into separate fire areas for the purposes of determining
fire flow
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4
3 MODIFICATIONS
Unchanged
4. FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDYNGS
The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family
dwellings shall be 750 gallons per minute for fire areas under
2,500 square feet and 1,000 gallons per minute for fire areas
greater than or equal to 2,500 square feet
EXCEPTION: Fire flow may be reduced 50 percent when the
building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
The fire flow for buildings other than one- and two-family
dwellings shall be not less than that specified in Table No.
III-A-A and as modified by Table III-A-B
EXCEPTION: The required fire flow may be reduced up to
75 percent when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, but in no case
less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
In Types I and II-F.R. construction, only the three largest
successive floor areas shall be used ,
TABLE NO. III-A-A. Unchanged.
TABLE NO. III-A-B is added as follows
TABLE N0. III-A-B
FIRE FLOW MULTIPLTCATION FACTOR
(GPM * FACTOR}
OCCUPANCY TYPE MULTIPLICATTON FACTOR
8-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, I-1, I-2, I-3 1,00
A-1, A-2, A-2.1, B-1, B-3, R-i 0 87
A-3, A-4, B-4 0,75
E-1, E-2, E-3, M 0.50
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APPENDIX III-D
TESTING FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS,
STANDPIPES AND COMBINATION SYSTEMS
TEST PROCEDURES FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
1.
2.
TESTING
{a) Intervals. Tests of systems or devices herein regulated
shall be conducted at least once a year or when
inspection by the Chief indicates that there is reason
to believe that the system or device would fail to
operate properly in an emergency. Fire extinguishing
systems which have been tested and found to be impaired
shall be tagged by the contractor and shall contain
information as shown in Figure III-D-A This tag shall
not be removed until corrective action is taken.
(b) Testing Personnel. The test established by this
regulation shall be conducted by a person approved and
qualified by the Chief to perform the full testing
procedure for the particular system or device being
tested or tests shall be conducted by the Fire
Department personnel.
(c) Witness. The Chief shall be notified at least one
working day in advance of the performance of any full
testing procedure for the particular system or device
being tested when tests are conducted by persons other
than Fire Department personnel.
(d) Notification of Inoperable Systems. At the conclusion
of each test, the Chief shall be notified of any fire-
protection equipment that was determined to be
inoperable when tests are conducted by persons other
than Fire Department personnel.
(e) Certification of Operable Systems. When the fire-
protection equipment is operable, the approved
contractor shall certify its condition to the Chief in
writing.
(f) Plugs and Caps. All Fire Department inlets and outlets
must be equipped with approved plugs or caps.
(g) Fees. When Fire Department personnel conduct the tests
described in Section 3 of this Appendix, a charge of
$150 shall be made to the owner who is responsible for
remitting same to the City of Fort Worth.
TEST PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
(a) Notification. The concerned agency shall be notified
before supervised systems are tested
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(b) Coverage. A thorough inspection shall be conducted to
assure that sprinkler coverage is maintained in
accordance with UBC Std. 38-1.
(c) Control Valves. All control valves shall be closed and
reopened to assure their ability to operate
(d) Alarm test. For wet systems only, open the inspector's
test valve to test the alarm bell response When fully
opened, the response shall occur within five minutes
When conducting such a test on a dry pipe, pre-action or
deluge system, use the alarm test line.
(e) Gauge test. An approved test gauge shall be connected
at the test gauge opening to test the reliability of
the existing gauges.
(f) Flow test. Observe pressure with main drain valve
closed. Open main drain valve wide open and observe
pressure. Close main drain valve and observe how
quickly pressure is restored to determine if there are
closed valves or obstructions in water supply lines.
(g) Trip test, Dry-pipe, Pre-action and Deluge Systems shall be
trip tested annually in accordance with NFPA 13A,
"inspection Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler
Systems," 1987
(h) Reporting. Upon completion of the inspection and test,
the person(s) conducting the test shall forward a
written report to the Bureau of Fire Prevention with
the following information
i. Name and Address of the building containing the
system
2. Name, Address and contractor number of the company
conducting the test
3. List of the system deficiencies and corrective
action taken, if any.
4. Static pressure on the system and pressure with the
main drain completely open
3, TEST PROCEDURE FOR STANDPIPE SYSTEMS.
Tests performed on Class I and III systems shall be
conducted according to the Standard Operating Procedures of
the Fire Department.
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DO NOT REMOVE
EQUIPMENT IMPAIRED
NAME, ADDRESS AND
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF
FIRM
(CERT OF REG #)
(LICENSEE NAME)
(SIGNATURE)
(DATE)
(LICENSE NO )
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OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS
LIST IMPAIRMENTS.
CREATE APPENDIX VII-A TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION VII
INSPECTION
APPENDIX VII-A
SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES OF FIRE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES AND FEES.
1 (a) Certificate of Inspection for Buildings Less Than Four
Stories in Height. The occupant of every commercial
establishment (defined as all buildings, facilities and
structures, including but not limited to residential
structures except one and two family residential
dwellings), shall be required to have a valid
certificate of inspection A Certificate of Inspection
shall be valid until a subsequent inspection takes
place or until revoked, provided, however, that
possession of a Certificate of Inspection shall not
exempt a commercial establishment from reinspection or
citation for violations occurring during the period of
time between inspections A Certificate of Inspection
shall not be transferable, and any change in use,
occupancy, or operation shall require a new Certificate
of Inspection
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(b) Certificate of Inspection for Buildings of Four or More
Stories in Height. The owner, building manager, or
property manager representative of any building four
(4) or more stories high shall be required to have a
valid certificate of inspection for the entire
building, structure, or facility. A Certificate of
Inspection shall be for the entire building, structure,
or facility and shall be valid until a subsequent
inspection takes place or until revoked, provided,
however, that possession of a Certificate of Inspection
shall not exempt a building from reinspection or
citation for violations occurring during the period of
time between inspections A Certificate of Inspection
shall not be transferable, and any change in use or
occupancy of the major portion of the building or its
operation shall require a new Certificate of Inspection
Such inspection shall be performed by duly authorized
members of the Fort Worth Fire Department. If no
hazardous conditions or violations of the fire code are
detected at the time of the inspection, the occupant of
the inspected business or the owner or building manager
of a building as provided above shall be issued a
Certificate of Inspection.
If at the time of inspection, a building is found to be
not in compliance with this Code, a Certificate of
Inspection will not be issued. After notification of
the violations which were detected, the owner, manager,
or occupant shall be required to remedy the conditions
of violation, and a citation may be issued The
occupant, owner or manager shall be notified of a time
at which reinspection will occur. The date of
reinspection shall not be more than 30 days from the
time of the original inspection.
2 Conditions of Certificates of Ynspection. The issuance or
granting of a Certificate of Inspection shall not be deemed
or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of any
violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No
certificate presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar
as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.
3 Inspection Fee. A fire inspection fee will be charged not
more than once per year for a fire inspection of any
occupancy or building except private residences. Any
permits required by the Fire Code may require a separate
inspection, and the fee for such permits shall be in
addition to the Certificate of Inspection fee, provided,
however, that this section shall not prohibit inspections
from occurring more often than once per year
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4. Retention of Certificate of Inspection. Certificates of
Inspection shall at all times be kept on the premises
designated therein and shall at all times be posted in a
conspicuous location and be subject to inspection by an
officer of the fire or police department or other authorized
persons
5. Revocation of Certificates of Inspection. Any Certificate
of Inspection issued under this code may be suspended or
revoked when it is determined after a hearing by the Chief
that
(a) It is used by a person ather than the person to whom
the certificate was issued, or
(b) It is used for a location other than that for which it
was issued, or
(c) Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the
Certificate have been violated, or
(d) The possessor of the Certificate fails, refuses, or
neglects to comply with any order or notice served upon
him under the provisions of this code within the time
period provided therein, or
(e) There has been any false statement or misrepresentation
as to a material fact in the plans, specifications or
documentation on which the certificate was based
Whenever a change in use or occupancy of a building occurs,
the existing Certificate of Inspection shall be
automatically revoked and a new Certificate of Inspection
shall be required
6. (a) The following two elements shall be used in determining
the inspection fee to be charged
I. Number of Square Feet in Building
II. Number of Stories in Building
(b) The inspection fee shall be developed according to the
following formula
(Total floor area fee) + (multiple story charge)
I. Charge per square foot of floor space of the
business, structure or facility inspected
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Number of Square Feet Base Fee
Less than 5,000 $20.00
5,001 10,000 $25.00
10,001 25,000 $30.00
25,001 50,000 $45.00
50,001 75,000 $70 00
75,001 100,000 $95.00
Greater than 100,000 square feet shall be charged the
base rate of $95 plus $15 00 for each additional 50,000
square feet of floor area, or portion thereof
II Multiple Story Charge- an additional charge of
$5 00 per floor shall be charged for inspection of
multiple story buildings four stories or more in
height
TII. Shopping Malls shall be assessed an inspection fee
based on total floor area of the public areas
within the structure plus the per story charge.
The individual tenant spaces will be assessed on
the basis of the square footage of the individual
space
7. Special Fees. A special fee
items listed below, accordin
(a) Permits required by the
(b) Official fire reports
(c) Knox lock rentals
(d) Knox lock deposits
shall be charged for those
g to the following schedule.
Fire Code (see Chapter 4)
$ 2 50
$ 10 00
$ 40 00
8 Failure to Pay Inspection or Special Fees, Any person,
business, owner or manager that fails to pay the required
fees resulting from a fire inspection, report, registration,
rental or deposit within a forty-five (45) day period from
the statement date shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may
be issued a citation as prescribed by the Fire Code Each
day that the charges are delinquent shall constitute a
separate offense.
9. Optional Billing. Any owner or manager of a building of
less than four stories and that is occupied by multiple
tenants may elect to have all Certificates of Inspection
required within his building billed directly to the owner or
manager of the building The owner or manager must make a
written request to the Fire Marshal that they are to be
billed directly and that the owner or manager will take
responsibility for the charges Charges shall be the same
as if each tenant was billed separately
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CREATE APPENDIX VII-B TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
APPENDIX VII - B
INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
1 Definitions
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM for the purpose of this Appendix
shall include the following
Fire Alarm System. A system of electrical and/or mechanical
devices connected to a central control panel which are
designed for the purpose of signaling the presence of a fire
when automatically or manually actuated. Each control panel
and all components on the system side of the control panel
shall be considered to be a separate system.
Fire Sprinkler System. A system of underground and/or above
ground piping which conveys water with or without other
agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish,
control or contain fire and to provide protection from
exposure to fire or the products of combustion Each
required alarm valve or flow detecting device and all
components on the system side of the alarm valve or flow
detecting device shall be considered to be a separate
system
Fire Standpipe System: A wet or dry system of piping,
valves, outlets and related equipment designed to provide
water at specified pressures and installed exclusively for
the fighting of fires When serving sprinklers, a standpipe
shall be considered as a sprinkler system component.
Special Agent System. A system of electrical and/or
mechanical devices which are designed to extinguish a fire
by discharging a chemical agent other than water. Such
systems shall include but not be limited to halon and carbon
dioxide systems. Each control panel and all components on
the system side of the control panel shall be considered to
be a separate system. Systems required by the Mechanical
Code shall be in accordance with that Code and need not
comply with this Appendix
Atrium Smoke Control System. A system of electrical or
mechanical devices which are designed for the purpose of
removing smoke from atriums as required by Section 1715 of
the Building Code
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR shall be any contractor who
installs fire protection system(s) and shall be licensed in
accordance with the following provisions and shall have filed
copies of such licenses with the Bureau of Fire Prevention
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Fire Alarm System. Texas state licenses for sale, service
and installation of fire alarm systems, and fire alarm
superintendent
2
Fire Sprinkler System. Texas state licenses for sales,
service and installation of fire sprinkler systems, and
responsible managing employee
Fire Standpipe System. Same as sprinkler if sprinklers are
served from the same piping, otherwise, license for plumbing
in City of Fort Worth or licensed fire sprinkler contractor
Special Agent System. Texas state licenses for sales,
service and installation of fire extinguishing systems, fire
extinguisher technician; sales, service and installation of
fire alarm systems, and fire alarm superintendent.
Other Systems. No requirements
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE is an authorization by the Fire
Prevention Bureau for a Fire Protection Equipment Contractor
to install or tenant finish a Fire Protection System
Installations shall include the initial placement of or
relocation of any components of a Fire Protection System into
areas which are not protected
Maintenance shall include servicing or replacement with
similar devices of existing components of a Fire Protection
System in the same location
Tenant Finish shall include the relocation of existing
devices or addition of new devices which are necessary to
maintain an existing level of protection in an area
Addition of devices into previously unprotected areas shall
be considered as installation
Installation Certificate Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
perform installation or tenant finish of any Fire Protection
System without first having obtained an installation
certificate from the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Installation certificates shall only be issued to Fire
Protection System Contractors. Installation certificates
shall not be required for maintenance
EXCEPTIONS 1. Installation certificates shall not be
required for installation of tenant finish of fire
protection when
(a) not more than ten (10) sprinkler heads are
installed or relocated, or,
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(b) not more than five (5) alarm initiating devices
are installed or relocated, or
(c) special agent systems are self-contained and do
not require auxiliary controls or piping to
operate.
2 Installation certificates for systems other than
fire sprinkler systems may be issued to persons other
than fire protection system contractors when approved
by the Chief. The installers shall be required to
possess valid licenses from the State Fire Marshal to
demonstrate their competence to install a fire
protection system
3 Conditions of Installation Certificates.
A. An installation certificate shall constitute permission
to install or tenant finish a Fire Protection System in
accordance with approved plans and specifications
except that such permission shall not be construed as
authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the
provisions of this Code.
B. An installation certificate issued under this Appendix
shall continue until revoked or until the installation
or tenant finish of the fire protection system is
completed and approved An installation certificate
issued for initial installation shall not be
transferable to tenant finish work in the same area
Additionally, installation certificates shall not be
transferable to any other location or fire protection
system contractor.
C. The Chief is authorized to withhold issuance of an
installation certificate to an authorized installer or
contractor if
(i) the installer or contractor has failed to make
reasonable progress on work for which an
installation certificate previously has been
issued; or
(ii) afire protection system contractor has failed,
after notice, to correct any defective condition
resulting from improper installation; or
(iii) a fire protection system contractor has failed to
pay all prior fees assessed in accordance with
this Appendix
4 Application for Installation Certificate.
Application for a fire protection system installation
certificate shall be made to the Bureau of Fire Prevention
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The applicant shall be required to present the name and
street address of the job site and the information necessary
for fee calculation. At the time of application, plans need
not be submitted to acquire an installation certificate
5. Inspection and Testing Fees.
A. Upon application for an installation certificate, the
applicant shall be required to pay all inspection fees
associated with the installation or tenant finish work
as specified in this section or agree to have such fees
posted in the prearranged billing account with the
Bureau of Fire Prevention to be billed monthly.
Account balances shall be required to be paid within 21
days of the billing date.
Fire alarm systems with more than five (5) automatic
detection devices, fire sprinkler systems and special
agent systems
$40.00 for each system on the first story, plus
$20 00 for each story in excess of one
$25 00 for tenant finish work
Fire alarm systems with five (5) or less automatic
detection devices 50% of figure above.
Fire Standpipe Systems $150 00 for installation or bi-
annual testing.
Fire Pump $150.00 for installation or testing.
Atrium smoke control systems $250 00
B. Fees specified in subparagraph A, above, will be
doubled if a contractor starts installation or tenant
finish work without a valid installation certificate
C An additional test fee of $50.00 shall be charged to the
fire protection system contractor for failure to correct
system deficiencies for which the fire protection system
contractor is responsible which have been cited on a
Construction Plans Evaluation Report (FD 890) or a Fire
Protection System Test Report (FD 880) by the subsequent
re-submittal or inspection date listed thereon
D An additional plan review fee of $25,00 shall be
charged to the fire protection system contractor for
each additional plan review done on a system once the
original plans have been reviewed and found to be
acceptable.
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6 Plan Review, Inspection and Approval.
A Plans.
All fire protection systems requiring an installation
certificate shall be installed in accordance with
approved plans Any variances from approved plans
shall require approval by the Chief.. Not less than
three (3) sets of plans and specifications shall be
submitted, however, not more than one set of approved
drawings shall be returned. Submittals for fire alarm
systems shall be in accordance with Article 14, Sec
14.105 as amended. Submittals for sprinkler systems
shall be in accordance with Uniform Building Code
Standard 38-1, Section 1-9.2, as amended
EXCEPTION: Plans shall not be required for
fire sprinkler system installation and
tenant finish work of less than 20 heads
B. Inspections
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor
installing fire protection systems to notify the Bureau
of Fire Prevention not less than 48 hours prior to
required inspections. All systems shall be checked by
the contractor prior to requesting an inspection
Systems are required to be inspected as follows
Fire Alarm Systems
Final Inspection upon completion of installation or
tenant finish work: All end-of-line supervision
resistors must be exposed prior to inspection
Fire Sprinkler System
Inspection of Underground Piping All joints are
required to be exposed
Rough-in Inspection. Prior to concealment of piping,
all above-ground pipe shall be inspected Piping
inspections shall not be requested for less than the
entire work area of any one floor
Final Inspection upon completion of installation or
tenant finish work (when work is completed and a
certificate of occupancy is to be requested for any
area) All system components including tamper and flow
monitoring are required to be completed.
Special Agent Systems
Final Inspection upon completion of installation All
end-of-line supervision resistors to be exposed prior
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to inspection, full operational testing of ali
components and a smoke test will be performed
C. Approval
Upon correction of all deficiencies noted in the
construction plans evaluations and system test reports
and submittal of required State Fire Marshal's
Certification certificates to the Bureau of Fire
Prevention, a system test report shall be issued
indicating approval of the system In buildings where
fire protection systems are required, such approval
shall be required prior to the issuance of certificate
of occupancy.
7. Retention of Installation Certificates.
Installation certificates shall at all times be conspicuously
posted on premises designated therein and at all times be
subject to inspection by an officer of the Fire Department
8 Installation Certificates for the Same Location.
Whenever more than one type fire protection system is to be
installed at the same location, each type of system shall
require a separate installation certificate. Where a
development involves multiple buildings, each free-standing
structure shall require a separate installation certificate.
9. Revocation of Installation Certificates.
Any installation certificate for work on a fire protection
system issued under this Code may be suspended or revoked
when it is determined by the Chief that
(a) It is used by a company other than the company to whom
it was issued
(b) It is used for a location other than that for which is
was issued.
(c) The installation certificate holder fails, refuses or
neglects to comply with any order or notice duly served
upon him under the provisions of this Code within the
time provided therein
(d) There has been any false statement or misrepresentation
as to a material fact in the application or plans on
which the permit or application was based
(e) Any of the provisions set forth in this Appendix have
been violated
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(d) Fire Code Standards. The 1988 edition of the Uniform
Fire Code Standards is hereby amended by revising the following
sections as follows
U.F.C. Standard No. 14-1
Amend Standard 14-1 to read as follows
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 14-1
Use of Sprinkler Alarm and Fire Alarm Systems
See Section 14 107
Section 14.101
ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Sec. 14.101. Except for the limitations, deletions,
modifications or amendments set forth in Sec 14 102 of this
standard, the installation of fire alarm systems required by the
Uniform Fire Code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for
the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Local Protective
Signaling Systems for Guard's Tour, Fire Alarm, and Supervisory
Service, NFPA 72A-1987", published by the Natianal Fire
Protection Association, copyright 1987, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at length herein
Section 14.102
AMENDMENTS
Section 14.102. The National Fire Protection Association
standard adopted by Sec. 14 101 applies to the installation of
sprinkler alarm and fire alarm systems except as follows
(i) Sec. 1-1.2 is deleted.
(2) Sec. 1-1.5 is deleted
(3) Sec. 1-2 is amended by changing the definition of
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows
Authority Having Jurisdiction is the Fire Marshal
(4) The definitions of APPROVED, LABELED and LISTED shall
be as set forth in the UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
(5) Sec. 2-2.4 is amended as follows.
2-2.4 Certificate of Installation. The Texas State Fire
Marshal's Certificate of Installation shall be prepared
in triplicate for each system
(6) Sec. 2-4.2(c) is amended by changing "NFPA 72E" to "UFC
Std 14-2"
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(7) Sec. 2-5.3 is amended to read as follows.
2-5.3 The installation of wiring and equipment shall be
in accordance with Article 14 of the Uniform Fire Code.
(8) Sec. 2-6.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National
Electric Code" to "the Fort Worth Electric Code" in all
places mentioned
(9) Sec. 2-6.9.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National
Electric Code" to "the Fort Worth Electric Code"
(10) Sec. 2-10.5.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 72E" to "UFC
Std 14-2"
(11) Sec. 3-3 is deleted..
(12) Sec. 3-4.1.1 is amended by changing "NFPA 72E" to "UFC
Std. 14-2".
(13) Sec. 3-5.4.6 is amended by changing "NFPA 20" to "UBC
Std 38-3".
(14) Chapter 4 is deleted.
U.F.C. Standard No. 14-2
Add a new standard 14-2 as follows
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 14-2
Standard on Automatic Fire Detectors
Section 14.201
ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Sec. 14.201. Except for the limitations, deletions,
modifications or amendments set forth in Sec 14 202 of this
standard, the installation of automatic fire detectors required
by the Uniform Fire Code shall be in accordance with the
"Standard on Automatic Fire Detectors, NFPA 72E-1984°', published
by the National Fire Protection Association, copyright 1.985,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy,, Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at
length herein
Section 14.202
AMENDMENTS
Sec. 14.202. The National Fire Protection Association
standard adopted by Sec 14 201 applies to the installation of
automatic fire detectors except as follows
(1) Sec. 1-2.2 is amended by deleting the word "NFPA".
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(2) Sec. 1-2.3 is deleted.
(3) Sec. 2-1 is amended by revising the definition of
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows-
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the Building
Official.
Sec. 2-1. The definition of "Approved" and "Listed"
shall be as set forth in the Uniform Building Code
Sec. 2-1 is amended by 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 Having
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
(4) Sec. 2-6.4 is amended by deleting the word "NFPA"
(5) Sec. 3-1.2 is amended by deleting the word "NFPA"
(6) Sec. 4-4.2 is amended by adding a second paragraph to
read as fo1iows
The maximum spacing of any detector, regardless of its
listing is limited to 900 sa ft. unless otherwise
approved by the chief,
(7) Sec. 4-5.1.6 is amended by changing "NFPA 231C Standard
for Rack Storage of Materials" to "UFC Standard No 81-2"
(8) Sec. 5-1.2 is amended by deleting the word "NFPA"
(9) Sec. 7-1.1 is amended by deleting the word "NFPA"
(10) Sec. 9-1.1 is deleted.
(11) Chapter 10 is deleted.
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U.F.C. Standard No. 81-1
Update standard by adopting NFPA 231-1985 with amendments as
follows
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-1
High-Piled Generai Storage of Combustibles in Buildings
See Sections 81 101, 81.1Q4, 81.106, 81.108 and 81.110, Uniform
Fire Code.
This standard, with certain exceptions, is based upon the
National Fire Protection Association Standards for General
Storage, NFPA 231-1987
Part I of this standard contains the exceptions to NFPA 231-1987.
PART I - GENERAL STORAGE
AMENDMENTS
Sec. ai.101. The National Fire Protection Association
Standard for General Storage, NFPA 231-1987, applies to the
classification of commodities and the installation of fire
protection equipment used in conjunction with high-piled storage,
except as follows
(1) Sec. 1-1 is amended to read as follows
1-1 Scope. This part applies to storage of materials
representing the broad range of combustibles, 30 feet or
iess in height, including the storage of Groups B and C
plastics in all configurations and free-flowing Group A
plastics. This part also applies to storage of Group A
plastics, except free-flowing, up to 25 feet in height.
Storage piled higher than the above stated heights are
not within the scope of this part and require special
consideration.
This part does not apply to
1. Storage of commodities which, with their
packaging and storage aids, would be classified
as noncombustible.
2. Unpackaged bulk materials such as grain, coal or
similar commodities
3 Commodities covered by other standards except
where specifically mentioned herein
4. Commodities presenting special fire hazards not
covered by specific standards, e.g., roll paper,
wax-coated cartons, etc
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5, Storage on racks
(2) Sec. i-2 is amended by revising the definition of
commodity to read as follows
Commodity. Combinations of products, packaging material
and container Commodities shall be classified as
f o 1 1 ows
Class I commodity is a commodity which is
essentially noncombustible products on combustible
pallets, in ordinary corrugated cartons, with or
without single-thickness dividers, or in ordinary paper
wrappings with or without pallets
Class II commodity is Class I products in slatted
wooden crates, solid wooden boxes, multiple thickness
paperboard cartons or equivalent combustible packaging
material with or without pallets.
Class III commodity is a commodity of wood, paper,
natural fiber cloth, or Group C plastics or products
thereof, with or without pallets. Products may contain
a limited amount of Group A or S plastics. (Metal
bicycles with plastic handles, pedals, seats and tires
are an example of a commodity with a limited amount of
plastics )
Class IV commodity is Class I, II or III products
containing an appreciable amount of Group A plastics in
ordinary corrugated cartons and Class I, II and III
products in corrugated cartons with Group A plastic
packaging, with or without pallets Group B plastics
and free-flowing Group A plastics are also included in
this class.
Sec. 1-2 is further amended by deleting the definition
far "Shoul'd"
(3) Sec. 2-i.i is amended to read as follows
2-1.1. Commodity classification shall be as set forth
in Uniform Fire Code Article 81 and this part
(4) Secs. 2-1.2 through 2-i.4, inclusive, are deleted.
(5) Chapter 3 is deleted
(6) Sec. 4-4.1.1 is deleted
(7) Sec. 4-4.2..1 is deleted
(S) Sec. 4-5 is amended by deleting the last sentence
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(9) Sec. 5-1 is amended by substituting the phrase "U.B C.
Standard No. 38-1" for the phrase "Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13" wherever it appears
(10) Sec. 5-1.2 is amended by adding a sentence as follows
5-1.2. Sprinkler system design density shall not be
less than 0.15 GPM/SQ Ft [0.10(L/S)/SQ M] for any
commodity class or group. When the sole water supply
consists of a municipal water-works connection, the
municipal water supply must exceed the calculated
hydraulic pressure demand by 5 PSI at the calculated
flow demand
(i1) Sec. 5-1.3 is amended by substituting the phrase "U.F.C.
Standard No. 81-2" for the phrase "Rack Storage of
Materials, NFPA 231C".
(12) Sec. 5-2.1 is amended by substituting the phrase "U F C
Standard No. 79-1" for the phrase "High Expansion Foam
Systems, NFPA 11A"
(13) Sec. 5-3.1 is amended by adding an exception to read as
follows
EXCERTiON• In buildings served by a single
automatic sprinkler system, the hose
stations may be supplied from the ceiling
sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler
control valve
(14) Sec. 5-4 is changed to read as follows
5-4. The water for protection of the building and
premises shall be in accordance with Uniform Fire Code
Section 10 301
(15) Sec. 5-5 is deleted
(i6) Sec. 5-6 is amended by deleting all text following the
first sentence.
(17) Sec. 6-2.2 is amended to read as follows
6-2.2. Where storage
but more than 15 feet
for palletized or bin
indicated in the desi
storage height, shall
Figure 6-2.2.
height is less than 30 feet high
in solid piles and 12 feet high
storage, ceiling densities
~n curves, based on 20-foot nominal
be modified in accordance with
(18) Sec. 7-1, including Figure 7-i.1 referenced therein, is
amended by substituting the phrase "U B.C Standard No.
38-1" for the term "NFPA 13" wherever it appears.
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(19) Note 1 of Figure 7-1.1 is changed to read as follows
1. Sprinklers rated at 286°F shall be used
(20) Sec. 7-1.2 is amended by deleting reference to "Appendix
B..
(20) Secs. 8-1 through 8-7, inclusive, are deleted
U.F.C. Standard No. 81-2
Update standard by adopting NFPA 231C-1986 with amendments as follows.
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-2
High-Piled Rack Starage of Combustibles in Buildings
See Section 79 203(a), Table No. 79 200-D-3, Sections 81 101,
81 106, 81 108 and 81.110, Uniform Fire Code
This standard, with certain exceptions, is based upon the
National Fire Protection Association Standards for Rack Storage
of Materials, NFPA 231C-1986
Part I of this standard contains the exceptions to NFPA 231C-
1986.
PART I - RACK STORAGE OF MATERIALS
AMENDMENTS
Sec. 8#.201, The National Fire Protection Association
Standard far Rack Starage of Materials, NFPA 231C-1986, applies
to the classification of commodities and the installation of fire
protection equipment used in conjunction with the rack storage of
materials, except as follows
(1) Sec. 1-1 is amended to read as follows-
#-i Scope. This part applies to storage of materials
representing the broad range of combustibles stored
over 12 feet in height on racks. For storage heights
of 12 feet or less, see U B,C Standard No. 38-1
Storage on plastic pallets or plastic shelves is
outside the scope of this part
Storage of high-hazard materials such as tires, plastic
and flammable liquids, except for those flammable
liquids stored in a liquid storage room complying with
Uniform Fire Cade Section 79 203, is outside the scope
of this standard.
Bin storage and shelf storage are outside the scope of
this part
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(2) Sec. 1-2 is amended by revising the definition of
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" is the official
responsible for the administration and enforcement of
this standard.
The definitions of APPROVED, LABELED and LISTED shall
be as set forth in the Uniform Fire Code.
Sec. 1-2 is further amended by deleting the definition
for "Should".
(3) Sec. 2-1.1 is amended to read as follows
2-1.1 Commodity classification shall be as set forth in
Uniform Fire Code Article 81 and Standard 81-i.
(4) Secs. 2-1.2 through 2-1.4, inclusive, are deleted.
(5) Secs. 3-i through 3-3, inclusive, are deleted
(6) Secs. 4-1 through 4-7, inclusive, are deleted
(7) Sec. 5-i is amended by adding Sec 5-1 3 to read as
follows
5-1.3. When the sole water supply consists of a
municipal water-works connection, the municipal water
supply must exceed the calculated hydraulic pressure
demand by 5 PSI at the calculated flow demand.
(8) Sec. 5-2.1 is amended by substituting the phrase
"U.B C Standard No 38-1" for the phrase "Installation
of Sprinklers, NFPA 13."
(9) Sec. 5-8 is amended by adding an exception to read as
follows
EXCEPTION In buildings served by a single
automatic sprinkler system, the hose
stations may be supplied from the ceiling
sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler
control valve.
(10) Sec. 5-11.1 is amended by substituting the phrase
"U.F C. Standard No 79-1" for the phrase "High
Expansion Foam Systems, NFPA 11A"
(11) Sec. 6-1 is amended by substituting the phrase "U.B.C.
Standard No. 38-1'° for the term "NFPA 13"
(12) Sec. 7-1 is amended by substituting the phrase "U B C.
Standard No. 38-1" for the term "NFPA 13".
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(13) Sec. 10-1 is deleted.
(14) Secs. ii-i through 11-s, inclusive, are deleted
SECTION 3.
Section 13-3 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is
amended to read as follows
Sec. 13-3. Effect of conflict with other ordinances
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of
ordinances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such
Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances
and such Code are hereby repealed. Former Chapter 13 of the
Code, as amended, is expressly superseded by the terms of this
Chapter.
SECTION 4.
Section 13-4 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is
amended to read as follows
Sec. 13-4. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, 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 the enforcement of any of
the provisions of this Code shall be fined not more than Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) 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 the same would
have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation
in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section
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SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the
provisions of Chapter 13 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth,
as amended, or any other ordinance 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 or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected
by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition
by the courts
SECTION 7.
This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the Fire
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 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, Texas, 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.
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 LEGALITY
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Fort Worth adopt the 1988 Uniform Fire
Code and Fire Code Standards with certain appendixes and local amendments to
replace (Ordinance 10105) the 1985 Uniform Fire Code and Fire Code Standards
with certain appendixes and local amendments as the Fort Worth Fire Code.
The Fire Code is covered in Chapter 13 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986).
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DISCUSSION: '
This proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the Building Construction and
Fire Prevention Board of Appeals and presented to the citizens and interested
parties at two public hearings. Comments of citizens and interested parties
were considered by the Board of Appeals.
The proposed ordinance adopts changes that will benefit the citizens of Fort
Worth.
Among these changes are.`
1. Revision of Art icle 80 concerning storage; use and disposal of Hazardous
Materials.
2. Clarification of occupancies required to have annual inspection for a
predetermined fee. ~
3. Modifies the Hazardous Materials reporting criterion to align with
federal requirements in an effort to reduce paper work for individual
companies.
4. Increases responsibility of property owners in determining properties of
waste materials.
5. Requires leak detection device installation and maintenance to give
early warning of an underground tank leak.
6. Requires improved disposal accountability for removed flammable liquid
tanks.
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7. Allows for special gates across fire:-1~anes to help~Fp'roperty o~T wners in
maintaining security. ~r ~~
8. Increases the allowable fine to increase to twv thousand dollars per
offense. This will align with the increase allowed by the State.
9. Allows fi-re department personnel to enforce the ~~~~c~ ~~ parking
requirements. T ~~'j'Y ~~C~L
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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