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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, EN-
LARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLI-
TION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA
AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH; PROVIDING FOR THE ISS~7ANCE OF PERMITS AND THE
COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION
OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THERE-
OF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING THE EXISTING
BUILDING CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING A SEVERA-
BILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
PROVIDING FOR .ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE TT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
(a) 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.
The Building Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised
and amended to conform to the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building
Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, as
amended hereby, and the same as amended hereby is hereby adopted as
the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth from the effecf:ive date
hereof.
(b) PROVISIONS OF THE APPENDIX SPECIFICALLY ADOPTED.
The following provisions of the Appendix to the 1982 edition of
the Uniform Building Code, as amended hereby, are hereby specif-
ically adopted as part of the Building Code of the City of Fort
Worth: Chapter 1, Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings;
Chapter 2, Existing High-Rise Buildings; Chapter 7, Covered Mall
Buildings; Chapter 32, Re-roofing; Chapter 38, Basement Pipe Inlets;
Chapter 49, Patio Covers; Chapter 55, Membrane Structures;
Chapter 56, Piers and Boathouses; and Chapter 70, Excavation and
Grading.
(c) 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS
ADOPTED.
The 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards of the
International Conference of Building Officials, as amended hereby,
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is hereby adopted as a part of the Building Code of the City of Fort
Worth, as more specifically set forth in Chapter 60 of this Code.
Three copies of the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code,
including the Appendix thereto, marked Exhibit "A", and three copies
of the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building 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.
SECTION 2.
The 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code, including the
Appendix thereto (Exhibit "A") and the 1982 edition of the Uniform
Building Code Standards (Exhibit "B") are hereby amended as shown in
Exhibit "C" attached hereto. Three copies of Exhibit "C" are specif-
ically incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the
office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all ,provisions of ordi-
nances and of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1964), 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. Ordinance No. 8219, as amended, is expressly
superseded by the terms of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
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 unconstitu-
tional 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
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Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5.
It shall be unlawful for any^ person to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish,
equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City
or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of
the provisions of this Code. Any person, firm or corporation who
violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who
resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Code with
respect to fire safety shall be fined not more than One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense, and with respect to all other
provisions of this Code shall be fined not more than Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6 .
A11 rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are
expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of
Ordinance No. 8219, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting
construction and fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the
effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations
and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending
in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected
by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by
the courts.
Building permits heretofore issued under existing ordinances
shall be valid for the time being for which they are issued under
the existing Building Code, but, upon expiration thereof, the same
shall be void.
SECTION 7.
This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the
Building Code of the City of Fort Worth, as provided in Section 2,
Chapter XXV, and Section 9, Chapter XXVII, of the Charter of the
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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 Art. 1176b-I, Revised
Civil Statutes of Texas.
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:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "C"
I. THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (EXHIBIT "A") IS
HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 104
Sec. 104.(a) and {b) unchanged.
(c) existing Installations. Except as provided in Sections 610,
809, 1009, 1202 and 1210 of this code, buildings in existence at the
time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or
occupancy continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time
of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not
dangerous to life.
Any change in the use or occupancy of any existing building or
structure shall comply with the provisions of Sections 307 and 502
of this code.
For existing buildings, See Appendix Chapter 1.
(d,) °and ( e ) unchanged .
''`' (f) Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions
necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or con-
tinued use of a building or structure may be made without confor-
mance to all the requirements of this code when authorized by the
building official, provided;
1. The building or structure has been designated by official
action of the legally constituted authority of t~h~ juris-
diction as having special historical or architectural sig-
nficance.
2. Any unsafe conditions as described in this code are cor-
rected. The Building Official shall use Appendix Chapter 1
as a guideline to determine unsafe conditions. Unsafe con-
ditions tb be corrected shall include but not be limited
to those provisions specified for existing buildings in
Appendix Chapter 1.
3. The restored building or structure will be no more hazard-
ous based on life safety, fire safety and sanitation than
the existing building.
SECTION 204
Sec. 204. The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals
shall act on Building Code related matters commensurate with the
provisions of Ordinance Number of the City of Fort Worth.
SECTION 205
Sec. 205. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpora-
tion to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in vio-
lation of this code.
SECTION 301
Sec. 301.(a) unchanged.
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(b) Exempted work. A building permit shall not be required for
the following:
1. Fences not over 6 feet high.
2. Oil derricks.
3. Water tanks.
4. Painting, papering and similar work provided that the paper
meets the thickness and flame spread requirements of
Chapter 42.
5. Temporary motion picture, television and theatre stage sets
and scenery.
6. Collapsible window awnings in Group R, Division 3 and Group
M Occupancies.
7. All roof repairs on Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occu-
pancies.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not
be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws
or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
SECTION 302
Sec. 302.(a) unchanged.
(b) Plans and Specifications. With each application for a
building permit, and when required by the Building Official for
enforcement of any provisions of this code or any other City of Fort
Worth Ordinance, two sets of plans and specifications shall be sub-
mitted. When circulation of the site plan to other departments is
required, a minimum of nine copies of the site plan shall be sub-
mitted along with the plans and specifications. The Building
Official shall require plans and specifications to be prepared and
designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Texas
to practice as such.
EXCEPTIONS: When authorized by the Building Official, plans
and specifications need not be submitted for the following:
1. Any Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancy, or
2. Other buildings not exceeding one story in height and 5,000
square feet in area, provided that no clear span exceeds 24
feet, or
3. Small and unimportant work.
The Building Official, when he deems necessary, may require engi-
neering calculations.
(c) unchanged.
SECTION 303
Sec. 303.(a), (b) and (c) unchanged.
(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official
under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void if the building or work authorized by such per-
mit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit ,
or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of
180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be
first obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one half the
amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes
have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifica-
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tions for such work; and provided further that such suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one year.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an
extension of the time within which he may commence work under that
permit when he is unable to commence work within the time required
by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building
official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a
period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee
showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more
than once. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration,
the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
EXCEPTION: The building official may require a new permit fee
and site plan circulation where construction has not materially
advanced through the construction stages in the first 180 days
after the permit has been issued and the work started.
(e) unchanged.
SECTION 304
Sec. 304.(a) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as
set forth in Table No. 3-A.
The determination of value or valuation under any other provi-
sions of this code shall be made by the Building Official. The value
to be used in computing the building permit fee shall be the total
value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as
well as all finished work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and
any other permanent equipment. A building permit issuance fee of ten
(10) dollars shall be required upon issuance of a permit.
EXCEPTION: These provisions shall apply to new construction and
additions. Separate permits shall be required for remodeling.
Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is
started or commenced prior to obtaining said permit or permis-
sion from the Building Official, the fees specified in Table
No. 3-A shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall
not relieve any person from fully complying with the require-
ments of this Code in the execution of the work, nor from any
other penalties prescribed herein.
(b) Plan Review Fees. A plan review fee shall be submitted with
each application for a permit in the amount as follows:
(1) Plans requiring review without circulation $50.00
(2) Plans requiring circulation $150.00
The review fee will be credited to the cost of the building permit
fee at the time the building permit fee is paid.
(c) Unchanged.
(d) Inspection Fees. In addition to the fees charged in Table
3-A, the following inspection fee shall be charged:
(1) Demolition and moving inspection fee, based upon total
square footage, as follows:
1 thru 1,000 $30
1,001 thru 2,000 $60
2,001 thru 3,000 $120
3,001 thru 5,000 $200
5,001 thru 10,000 $280
10,001 thru 20,000 $370
20,001 and above $500
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Buildings ordered demolished by the City of Fort
Worth.
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(2) No permit or permit fee shall be required for demoli-
tion of structures by the State of Texas for highway
widening purposes.
(3) Those inspection fees specified in Chapter 46 for the
permanent or temporary use of public property.
(2 ) A fee of $20 shall be charged for a change of occupancy
where an occupancy permit is required by this code. An
occupancy permit fee shall not be required for new
construction where a building permit fee has been paid.
(3) The Building Official may charge an inspection fee for any
inspection where such inspection has not been paid by a
permit fee or other fees. Such fee shall not exceed $20
per hour per inspector assigned to make such inspection,
provided, however, that the maximum charge for any such
inspection shall not exceed $80 per hour for four
inspections.
The inspections covered by this section shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
Annual Inspection Fee
Dance Halls
Mobile Home Parks
Night Clubs
Day Care
Rest Homes
Auto Junk Yards
Inspection For Licensin
Dance Halls
Night Clubs
Day Car e
Rest Homes
Auto Junk Yards
Miscellaneous Ordinance and Occupancy Inspection
All Users
Meter Changes
House Moving and Demolition Permits
(e) Fee Refunds.. 1. The building official may authorize the
refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. The building official may authorize the refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Where no
work has commenced for a period exceeding 180 days from the issuance
of the permit, one-half of the fee may be refunded provided that not
less than $50 shall be retained by the building official.
3. The building official may authorize the refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application
for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any
fee paid except upon written application filed by the original per-
mittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
SECTION 306
Sec. 306.(a) general. In addition to the
as specified in Section 304, the owner or hi
special inspector who shall be present at all
tion on the following types of work:
inspection to be made
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1. Concrete: On concrete work when the structural design is
based on an f'c in excess of 2,000 pounds.
2. Masonry: Masonry work shall have special inspection when
required in Chapter 24.
3. Welding: On all structural welding.
4. Reinforced Gypsum Concrete: When cast-in-place Class B
reinforced gypsum concrete is being mixed or deposited.
5. Special Cases: On special construction or work involving
unusual hazards or requiring constant inspection.
(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) unchanged.
SECTION 307
Sec. 307.(a) and (b) unchanged.
(c) Certificate Issued. After final inspection and determining
that no violations of this or any other code of the City of Fort
Worth are evident, the Building Official or his authorized agent
shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy containing the following:
1. The Building Permit number.
2. The address of the building and legal description.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the building for which the
certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the building or portion of the building to
which the certificate of occupancy applies, so far as in-
spection could determine, complies with the Building Code.
6. The name of the Building Official.
7. The occupancy class and division and the occupant load of
the occupancy."
(d) Unchanged.
(e) Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a
conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by
the building official. Those premises not posting a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be required to comply with this section upon notifi-
cation by any inspection agent of the City of Fort Worth. A certifi-
cate of occupancy shall not be withheld based on non-compliance
where a building meets the ordinance under which it was constructed.
(f) Unchanged.
(g) Special Provisions. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
for a period not to exceed 24 months may be issued by the Building
Official for a structure not in compliance with this Code (exiting
excluded), provided:
1. The location and utilities meet all other ordinances of
the City.
2. The area of the structure does not exceed 1,500 square
feet.
3. The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a spe-
cific applicant and is not transferable.
The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may
extend the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy granted by the
Building Official, beyond the 24-month period of time, not exceeding
a time period of 12 months, provided the Building Official has
certified that the structure is being maintained as approved under
the original conditions of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
The Building Official may revoke any permanent or temporary
certificate of occupancy for noncompliance with any provisions of
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the certificate or of this Code. In addition, where any unsafe con-
dition results from the use of any utilities in noncompliance with
said certificate of occupancy or this Code, the Building Official
may order in writing that such utilities be disconnected.
(h) The issuance of any certificate of occupancy shall not b e
construed to permit or sanction any violation of the provisions of
this code or any other ordinances, rules or regulations. The
issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not prevent the
Building official from thereafter requiring the correction of such
violations or from revoking the certificate or preventing building
operations from being carried on thereunder when in violation of
this code or any other ordinances, rules or regulations.
SECTION 503
Sec. 503.(a), (b) and (c) Unchanged.
(d) Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations. Occupancy separa-
tions shall be provided between the various groups and divisions of
occupancies as set forth in Table No. 5-B.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where an approved spray booth constructed in
accordance with the Fire Code is installed, such booth need not
b e separated from other Group H Occupancies or from Group B
Occupancies.
2. In Groups A, Division 1, E and I Occupancies a three-hour
occupancy separation is permitted from a Group B, Division 1
Occupancy used only as a garage for the parking of passenger
motor vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons
per vehicle and provided no repair or fueling is done.
3. In Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, a one-hour occupancy
separation is permitted from a Group B, Division 1 Occupancy
used only as a garage for the parking of passenger motor
vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons per
vehicle and provided no repair or fueling is done and the area
does not exceed 3000 square feet in a building.
4. In the one hour occupancy separation between a Group R,
Division 3 and M Occupancy, the separation may be limited to
the installation of materials approved for one-hour fire resis-
tive construction on the garage side or may be reduced to 1/2
inch gypsum board on each side of the wall separating the two
occupancies. A tight fitting solid wood door 1 3/8 inches in
thickness or bearing a 20 minute rating in lieu of a one hour
fire assembly is acceptable for opening protection. Fire
Dampers shall not be required in ducts piercing this separation
for ducts constructed of not less than No. 26 gauge galvanized
steel.
5. The following occupancies need not be separated from the
uses to which they are accessory: assembly rooms having a floor
area of not over 750 square feet; administrative and clerical
offices and similar rooms which in the aggregate do not exceed
25 percent of the floor area of the major use when not related
to Group H, Division 1 and Group H, Division 2 Occupancies.
6. Two-family dwelling units shall be separated by two one-
hour occupancy separation walls that are carried to the roof
deck. Existing two-family dwellings that are subdivided into
separate ownerships shall provide a one hour occupancy separa-
tion that extends to the roof deck."
SECTION 506
Sec. 506.(a) and (b) Unchanged.
(c) Automatic Sprinkler Systems. The areas specified in Table
No. 5-C and Section 505(b) may be tripled in one-story buildings and
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doubled in buildings of more than one story if the building is
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout. The
area increases permitted in this subsection may be compounded with
that specified in paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 of Subsection (a) of this
section. The increases permitted in this subsection shall not apply
when automatic sprinkler systems are installed under the following
provisions:
1. Section 3802(f) for Group H, Divisions 1 and 2
Occupancies.
SECTION 507
Sec. 507. The maximum height and number of stories of every
building shall be dependent upon the character of the occupancy and
the type of construction and shall not exceed the limits set forth
in Table No. 5-D, except as provided in this section and as speci-
fied in Section 503(a) for mixed occupancy buildings.
The story limits set forth in Table No. 5-D may be increased by
one story if the building is provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system throughout. The increase in the number of stories
for automatic sprinkler systems shall not apply when the automatic
sprinkler systems throughout are installed under the. following pro-
visions:
1. Section 3802(f) for Group H, Divisions 1 and 2 Occu-
pancies.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Towers, spires and steeples erected as a
part of a building and not used for habitation or storage
are limited as to height only by structural design if com-
pletely of noncombustible materials, or may extend not to
exceed 20 feet above the height limit in Table No. 5-D if
of combustible materials.
2. The height of one-story aircraft hangars shall not be
limited if the building is provided with automatic sprink-
ler systems throughout as specified in Chapter 38 and is
entirely surrounded by public space, streets or yards not
less in width than one and one-half times the height of
the building.
See Chapters 6 to 12 inclusive for special occupancy provisions.
SECTION 508
Sec. 508. Where one-hour fire-resistive construction throughout
is required by this code, an approved automatic sprinkler system, as
specified in Chapter 38, may be substituted, provided such system is
not otherwise required throughout the building.
EXCEPTION No. l: Such substitution shall not waive nor reduce
required fire-resistive construction for:
1. Occupancy separations [Section 503(c)].
2. Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property
lines [Section 504(b)].
3. Area separations [Section 505(e)].
4. Shaft enclosures [Section 1706].
5. Corridors except as specifically exempted in Sec. 3305(8)
and (h).
6. Stair enclosures [Section 3309].
7. Exit passageways [Section 3312 (a)].
8. Type of construction separation [Section 1701].
9. Atriums constructed in accordance with Section 1715.
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EXCEPTION No. 2: In Type II fire resistive structures which are
not required to comply with Section 1807, those assemblies
required by Table 17 A to be two-hour fire resistive may be
reduced to one hour.
SECTION 511
Sec. 511.(a), (b ), (c) and (d) Unchanged.
(e) Where there are State of Texas handicapped requ-~.-cements
that conflict with this Code, the State of Texas handicap standards
shall prevail.
SECTION 610
Sec. 610. Fire Alarms. Fire alarm systems shall be provided in
all new and existing Group A, Divisions 1, 2 and 2.1 Occupancies and
night clubs with an occupant load greater than 200 as required by
the City of Fort Worth Fire Code. Churches, when used primarily for
worship, are excluded from this provision.
SECTION 809
Sec. 809. Approved fire alarms shall be provided for all
Group E, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies with an occupant load of more
than 50 persons and all Group E Division 3 Occupancies. In every
Group E Occupancy provided with an automatic sprinkler or detection
system, the operation of such system shall automatically activate
the school fire alarm system, which shall include an alarm mounted
on the exterior of the building.
Fire alarms shall be installed in accordance with the City of
Fort Worth Fire Code.
SECTION 1009
Sec. 1009. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided for
all Group I Occupancies. Audible alarm devices shall be used in all
nonpati.ent areas. Visible alarm devices may be used in lieu of
audible devices in patient-occupied areas. Fire alarm shall be in-
stalled in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Fire Code.
SECTION 1202
Sec. 1202.(a) Unchanged.
(b) Special Provisions. (1) Group R, Division 1 Occupancies
more than two stories in height or having more than 3000 square feet
of floor area above the first story shall not be less than one hour
fire-resistive construction throughout except as provided in Section
1705 (b) 2.
(2) Storage or laundry rooms that are within Group R, Division
1 Occupancies that are used in common by tenants shall be separated
from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour fire-resis-
tive occupancy separation.
(3) An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R
occupancies in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Fire Code.
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(4) For Group R, Division 1 Occupancies with a Group B, Divi-
sion 1 parking garage in the basement or first floor, see Section
702(a).
(5) For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section
3205 and Section 2516(f}.
SECTION 1204
Sec. 1204. Stairs, exits and smokeproof enclosures shall be as
specified in Chapter 33.
Every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least
one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency escape
or rescue. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a
full clear opening without the use of separate tools.
All escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms shall have a
minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear
opening height dimension shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear
opening width dimension shall be 20 inches. Where windows are pro-
vided as a means of escape or rescue they shall have a finished sill
height not more than 44 inches above the floor.
EXCEPTION 1. On the ground or grade level floor where the
finished floor is not over three feet above grade, the openable
area and widths may be one of the following alternatives pro-
vided such openings are free and clear from the bedroom to the
outside.
a. 5.7 square feet of openable area with a minimum dimension
of not less than 18 inches in height or width and the sill
height is not more than 18 inches above the floor.
b. 5 square feet of_ openable area with a minimum dimension of
not less than 22 inches in height or width and the sill
height is not more than 18 inches above the floor.
Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices may be installed on an
emergency escape or rescue windows or doors, provided:
1. Such devices are equipped with approved release mechanisms
which are openable from the inside without the use of a
key or special knowledge or effort; and
2. The building is equipped with smoke detectors installed in
accordance with Section 1210.
SECTION 1210
Sec. 1210.(a) Fire-warning Systems. Every dwelling unit and
every guest room in a hotel or lodging house used for sleeping pur-
poses shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to U.B.C.
Standard No. 43-6. In dwelling units, detectors shall be mounted on
the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or
area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. In an effi-
ciency dwelling unit, hotel sleeping room and in hotel suites, the
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detector shall be centrally located on the ceiling of the main room
or hotel sleeping room. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level,
the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly
above the stairway. All detectors shall be located in accordance
with approved manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detec-
tor shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room.
All existing R-1 and R-3 Occupancies shall install smoke detec-
tors located as required for new construction and as required by the
City of Fort Worth Fire Code. The smoke detectors may be battery
operated. Fire alarm systems shall be provided in all existing R-1
Occupancies as required by the City of Fort Worth Fire Code.
In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive
their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is
served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and with-
out a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent
protection.
A smoke detector shall be installed in the basement of dwelling
units having a stairway which opens from the basement into the
dwelling. Such detector shall be connected to a sounding device or
other detectors to provide an alarm which will be audible in the
sleeping area.
(b) Unchanged.
SECTION 1701
Sec. 1701. The requirements of Part IV are for the various
types of construction and represent varying degrees of public safety
and resistance to fire. Every building shall be classified by the
building official into one of the types of construction set forth in
Table No. 17-A. Any building which does not entirely conform to a
type of contruction set forth in Table No. 17-A shall be classified
by the building official into a type having an equal or lesser
degree of fire resistance.
A building or portion thereof shall not be required to conform
to the details of a type of construction higher than that type which
meets the minimum requirements based on occupancy (Part III) even
though certain features of such building actually conform to a
higher type of construction.
Where specific materials, types of construction or fire-resis-
tive protection are required, such requirements shall be the minimum
requirements, and any materials, types of construction or fire-
resistive protection which will afford equal or greater public
safety or resistance to fire, as specified in this code, may be
used.
Portions of buildings separated as specified in Section 505(e)
may be considered a separate building for classification of types of
construction. When there is no such separation, the area o.f the
entire building shall not exceed the least area permitted for the
types of construction involved.
Additions may be made to existing non-conforming buildings pro-
vided that an area separation wall separates the existing non con-
forming construction and the addition when the height and area
requirements exceed that of a non-protected type of --construction of
the same construction classification.
EXCEPTION: An area separation wall will not be required if the
existing building and the addition are sprinklered and the
total building does not exceed the height and area requirements
for a one-hour type of construction of the same construction
classification.
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SECTION 1704
Sec. 1704. Roof coverings shall be as specified in Section
3202(b).
Fire Retardant Class C roof coverings are required on all
multi-family and townhouse units regardless of the size and height
of the units. Fire retardant Class C roofing materials are defined
as any roofing material which meets ASTM E-108 Fire Test Specifica-
tions for roofing, and has been tested and approved by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory.
In those cases where it proves necessary to replace all or part
of an ordinary wood shingle roof, Class A, B or C shingles may be
overlaid on the wood shingles.
Ordinary wood shingle or shake roofs located on Group R, Divi-
sion 1 Occupancies at the time of adoption of this ordinance shall
be required to be removed and replaced with a Class C roofing
material or covered with Class C shingles within 36 months o.f the
adoption date. Buildings which are not in compliance with this pro-
vision shall be vacated until made to conform.
Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 34.
Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Chapter 36.
For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 52.
For attics, access and area, see Section 3205.
For roof drainage, see Chapter 3207.
SECTION 1706
Sec. 1706.(x) General. Openings extending vertically through
floors shall be enclosed in a shaft of fire-resistive construction
having the time period set forth in Table No. 17-A for "Shaft
Enclosures." Protection for stairways shall be as specified in
Sections 3309 and 3310.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. In other than Groups H, I, and R-1 Occupancies,
an enclosure will not be required for openings which serve only
one adjacent floor and are not connected with openings servings
other floors and which are not concealed within the building
construction. For enclosure of stairways and ramps see
Section 3309.
2. In buildings housing Group B Occupancies equipped with
automatic sprinkler systems throughout, enclosures shall not be
required for escalators where the top of the escalator opening
at each story is provided with a draft curtain and automatic
fire sprinklers are installed around the perimeter of the open-
ing within 2 feet of the draft curtain. The draft curtain shall
enclose the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and extend from
the ceiling downward at least 12 inches on all sides. The spac-
ing between sprinklers shall not exceed 6 feet.
3. In Type V buildings, chutes and dumbwaiter shafts with
a cross-sectional area of not more than 9 square feet may be
unenclosed if lined on the inside with lath and plaster or
gypsum wallboard, with such lining covered with not less than
No. 26 galvanized sheet metal gauge with all joints in such
sheet metal locklapped. All openings into any such enclosure
shall be protected by metal or metal-clad doors with either
metal or metal-clad jambs, casings or frames.
4. Exit enclosures shall conform to the applicable provi-
sions of Sections 3309 and 3310.
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5. In one- and two-story buildings other than Group H, I,
and R-1 Occupancies, shafts for gas vents and ducts or piping
which extend through not more than two floors need not comply
with Table No. 17-A.
6. Gas vents and piping installed in walls of buildings
passing through three floors or less need not comply with Table
No. 17-A. Such shafts shall be effectively draft-stopped with
approved fire-stopping at each floor or ceiling.
(b), (c) and (d) Unchanged.
SECTION 1709
Sec. 1709.(a) General. Parapets shall be provided on ail exter-
ior walls of buildings.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Walls which are not required to be of fire-
resistive construction.
2. Walls which terminate at roofs of not less than two-
hour fire resistive construction or roofs constructed, entirely
of noncombustible materials.
3. Walls where, due to location on property, unprotected
openings are permitted.
4. Walls on all buildings having a floor area of not more
than 1000 square feet per floor.
5. Areas where a minimum ten foot wide public easement is
dedicated on adjacent properties for maintenance and
restricting the space from construction.
(b) Unchanged.
TABLE N0. 17-A
Add footnote Numbers 3 and 4 as follows:
3See Sec. 1715 for atrium enclosures.
4See Sec. 3309 for exit enclosures.
Add the reference for Footnotes 3 and 4 to "Shaft Enclosures" listed
under the Building Element column.
SECTION 1806
Sec. 1806. Roof coverings shall be as specified in Chapter 32.
SECTION 1807
Special Provisions for High-Rise Occupancies.
Sec. 1807.(a) Scope. This section shall apply to all occu-
pancies having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75
feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such
buildings shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 1807(c).
(b) through (k) Unchanged.
(1) Automatic Sprinkler System Alternatives. When a complete
approved automatic sprinkler system complying with this section is
installed in a building, the following modifications of code
requirements are permitted:
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1. The fire-resistive time periods set forth in Table
No. 17-A may be reduced by one hour for interior bearing
walls, exterior bearing and nonbearing walls, roofs and
the beams supporting roofs, provided they do not frame
into columns. Vertical shafts--other than stairway enclos-
ures and elevator shafts may be reduced to one hour when
sprinklers are installed within the shafts at alternate
floors.
2. Except for corridors in other than Group B, Division 2
Occupancies, elevator lobby separations, and partitions
separating dwelling or guest rooms, all interior non-
bearing partitions required to be one-hour fire-resistive
construction by Table No. 17-A may be noncombustible con-
struction without a fire-resistive time period. (see Sec.
3305 for corridor reductions in sprinklered buildings.)
3. Fixed tempered glass may be used in lieu of openable
panels for smoke control purposes.
4. Travel distance from the most remote point in the floor
area to a horizontal exit or to an enclosed stairway may
be 300 feet.
5. Fire dampers, other than those needed to protect floor-
ceiling assemblies to maintain the fire resistance of the
assembly, are not required except for those which may be
necessary to bypass smoke to the outside, those provided
to convert from recirculated air to 100 percent outside
air, and those which may be required to protect the .fresh
air supply intake against smoke which may be outside the
building.
6. Emergency windows required by Section 1204 are not
required.
(m) Delete.
SECTION 1906
Sec. 1906. Roofs shall be of noncombustible construction,
except that in Type II-F.R. and Type II One-hour buildings, roofs
may be as specified in Section 1806.
Roof coverings shall be as specified in Chapter 32.
SECTION 2205
Sec. 2205. Roof coverings shall be as specified in Chapter 32.
SECTION 2516
Sec. 2516.(a) through (f) Unchanged.
(g) 1xterior Wall Coverings. 1. General. Exterior wood stud
walls shall be covered on the outside with the materials and in the
manner specified in this section or elsewhere in this code. Studs or
sheathing shall be covered on the outside face with a weather-
resistive barrier when required by Section 1707(a). Exterior wall
coverings of the minimum thickness specified in this section are
based upon a maximum stud spacing of 16 inches unless otherwise
specified.
2. Siding. Siding shall have a minimum thickness of 3/8 inch
unless placed over sheathing permitted by this code.
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Siding patterns known as rustic, drop siding or shiplap shall
have an average thickness in place of not less than 19/32 inch and
shall have a minimum thickness of not less than 3/8 inch. Bevel sid-
ing shall have a minimum thickness measured at the butt section of
not less than 7/16 inch and a tip thickness of not less than 3/16
inch. Siding of lesser dimensions may be used, provided such wall
covering is placed over sheathing which conforms to the provisions
specified elsewhere in this code.
All weatherboarding or siding shall be securely nailed to each
stud with not less than one nail, or to solid 1-inch nominal wood
sheathing or 1/2-inch plywood sheathing with not less than one line
of_ nails spaced not more than 24 inches on center in each piece of
the weatherboarding or siding.
3. Plywood. Where plywood is used for covering the exterior of
outside walls, it shall be of the Exterior type not less than 3/8
inch thick. Plywood panel siding shall be installed in accordance
with Table No. 25-M. Unless applied over 1-inch wood sheathing or
1/2-inch plywood sheathing, joints shall occur over framing members
and shall be protected with a continuous wood batten, approved
caulking, flashing, vertical or horizontal shiplaps; or joints shall
be lapped horizontally or otherwise made waterproof.
4. Shingles or shakes. Wood shingles or shakes and asbestos
cement shingles may be used for exterior wall covering, provided the
frame of the structure is covered with building paper as specified
in Section 1707(a). All shingles or shakes attached to sheathing
other than wood sheathing shall be secured with approved corrosion-
resistant fasteners or on furring strips attached to the studs. Wood
shingles or shakes may be applied over .fiberboard shingle backer and
sheathing with annular grooved nails. The thickness of wood shingles
or shakes between wood nailing boards shall be not less than 3/8
inch. Wood shingles or shakes and asbestos shingles or siding may be
nailed directly to approved fiberboard nailbase sheathing not less
than 1/2-inch nominal thickness with annular grooved nails. Fiber-
board nailbase sheathing and shingle backer shall comply with
U.B.C. Standard No. 25-24.
The weather exposure of wood shingle or shake siding used on
exterior walls shall not exceed maximums set forth in Table
No. 25-L.
EXCEPTION: In other than 1 and 2 family dwellings, wood
shingles and shakes shall not be used as an exterior wall
covering within 7 feet of grade unless the area immediately
adjacent to the building is covered with pavement a minimum of
20 feet in width. As an alternate, a five foot green space fol-
lowed by 15' of pavement is permissible.
All wood shingle and shakes to be used as an exterior wall
covering must be Class C Rated for roofing.
5. Particleboard. Where particleboard is used for covering the
exterior of outside walls it shall be of the Exterior Type 2-M
grades conforming to U.B.C. Standard No. 25-25, not less than 3/8
inch thick when applied over approved sheathing, not less than 5/8
inch thick when applied directly to framing spaced 16 inches on
center and not less than 3/4 inch thick when applied directly to
framing spaced 24 inches on center. Panels shall be gapped 1/8 inch
and nails shall be spaced not less than 3/8 inch from edges and ends
of sheathing. Unless applied over 5/8-inch net wood sheathing or
1/2-inch plywood sheathing or 1/2-inch particleboard sheathing,
joints shall occur over framing members and shall be covered with a
continuous wood batt; or joints shall be lapped horizontally or
otherwise made waterproof to the satisfaction of the building
official. Particleboard shall be sealed and protected with exterior
quality finishes.
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6. Hardboard. Where hardboard siding is used for covering the
outside of exterior walls, it shall conform to U.B.C. Standard
No. 25-26 and Table No. 25-0. Lap siding shall be installed
horizontally direct to studs. Corner bracing shall be installed in
conformance with Section 2517(8)3. A weather-resistive barrier shall
be installed under the lap siding as required by Section 1707(a).
Square-edged nongrooved panels and shiplap grooved or
nongrooved siding shall be applied vertically to sheathed or
unsheathed walls. Siding that is grooved shall be not less than 1/4
inch thick in the groove.
Nail size and spacing shall follow Table No. 25-0 and shall
penetrate framing 1-1/2 inches. Lap siding shall overlap 1 inch
minimum and be nailed through both courses and into framing members
with nails located 1/2 inch from bottom of the overlapped course.
Square-edged nongrooved panels shall be nailed 3/8 inch from the
perimeter of the panel and intermediately into studs. shiplap edge
panel siding with 3/8-inch shiplap shall be nailed 3/8 inch from the
edges on both sides of the shiplap. The 3/4-inch shiplap shall be
nailed 3/8 inch from the edge and penetrate through both the overlap
and underlap. Top and bottom edges of the panel shall be nailed 3/8
inch from the edge.
shiplap and lap siding shall not be force fit. Square-edged
panels shall maintain a 1/16-inch gap at joints. All joints and
edges of siding shall be over framing members and shall be made
resistant to weather penetration with battens, horizontal overlaps
or shiplaps to the satisfaction of the building official. A 1/8-inch
gap shall be provided around all openings.
7. Nailing. All fasteners used for the attachment of siding
shall be of a corrosion-resistant type.
SECTION 2903
Sec. 2903.(a) General. Excavation or fills for buildings or
structures shall be so constructed that they do not endanger life or
property.
All slopes, fills and cuts shall not extend beyond the lot line
of that property being filled or cut.
(b) Drainage. Drainage from roofs of any commercial building or
structure shall be contained within property lines and shall not be
allowed or caused to drain to adjacent properties. Drainage from
downspouts of any commercial building or structure shall be con-
nected to lateral storm sewer piping or, in the alternative, water
therefrom shall be otherwise contained and directed in accordance
with accepted engineering practice as approved by the Director o.f
Transportation and Public Works.
SECTION 3202
Sec. 3202.(a) Unchanged.
b) Roof Covering Classification. Roof coverings shall have a
minimum classification as specified in Table 32-C.
(c) Unchanged.
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TABLE 32-C MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES
Type of
Constr.
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FR II
1-HR II
N III
1-HR III
N IV
H.T. V
1-HR V
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A-1 A B - - - - - - -
A)2-2.1 A B B - B - B B -
A-3 A B B B B B B B B
A-4 A B B B B B B B B
B)1-2 A B B B B B B B B
B) 3-4 A B B B B B B B B
E A B B B B B B B B
H-1 A A A A B B B B B
H)2-3-4 A B B B B B B B B
'' I)1-2 A B B - B - B B -
I-3 A B B - B - - B -
M O O O O O O O O O
R-1 A B B B B B C C C
R-3 B 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
A = Class A roofing
B = Class B roofing
1When a parapet is not provided on
dwelling, a Class B roof covering
lic easement is dedicated as perm
5.
C = Class C roofing
O = Ordinary roof coverings
the property line of an attached
shall be used except where a pub-
itted by Sec. 1709.(a), Exception
SECTION 3203
Sec. 3203.(a), (b), (c) and (d) Unchanged.
(e) Fire Retardant Roof Covering. A .fire retardant roof
covering is any roof covering tested in accordance with UBC Standard
32-7 with an A, B or C Classification.
EXCEPTION: When approved by the Building Official,
non-combustible roofing materials may be used in lieu of fire
tested roof coverings. Metal roofing used in lieu of fire
tested coverings shall be installed on non-combustible
supports.
(f) Ordinary Roof Coverings. An ordinary roof covering is any
roof covering that is not Class A, B, or C Rated.
(g) and (h) Unchanged.
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SECTION 3205
Sec. 3205.(a) and (b) Unchanged.
(c) Ventilation. Where determined necessary by the building
official due to atmospheric or climatic conditions, enclosed attics
and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied direct
to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for
each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the
entrance of rain and snow. The net free ventilating area shall be
not less than 11150 of the area of the space ventilated, except that
the area may be 1/300, provided at least 50 percent of the required
ventilating area is provided by ventilators located in the upper
portion of the space to be ventilated at least 3 feet above eave or
cornice vents with the balance of the required ventilation provided
by eave or cornice vents. The openings shall be covered with
corrosion-resistant metal mesh with mesh openings of 1/4 inch in
dimension.
Where eave or cornice vents are used to provide the ventilation
of combustible attic spaces, vent openings shall not be located
within 3 feet measured laterally above the window or door openings
in the wall of the story immediately below.
SECTION 3302
Sec. 33U2.(a) Determination of Occupant I.iAad. In determining
the occupant load, all portions of a building shall be presumed to
be occupied at the same time.
EXCEPTION: Accessory use areas which ordinarily are used only
by persons who occupy the main areas of an occupancy shall be
provided with exits as though they are completely occupied, but
their occupant load need not be included in computing the total
occupant load of the building.
The occupant load for a building shall be determined in accor-
dance with the following:
1. General. For areas without fixed seats, the occupant load
shall be not less than the number determined by dividing the floor
area assigned to that use by the occupant load factor set forth in
Table No. 33-A. Where an intended use is not listed in Table
No. 33-A the building official shall establish an occupant load
factor based on a listed use which most nearly resembles the in-
tended use.
For a building or portion thereof which has more than one use,
the occupant load shall be determined by the use which gives the
largest number of persons.
The occupant load for buildings or areas containing two or more
occupancies shall be determined by adding the occupant loads of the
various use areas as computed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of this section.
2. Fixed seating. For areas having fixed seat and aisles, the
occupant load shall be determined by the number of fixed seats
installed therein. The required width of aisles serving fixed seats
shall not be used for any other purpose.
For areas having fixed benches or pews, the occupant load shall
be not less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18
inches of length of pew or bench.
Where booths are used in dining areas, the occupant load shall
be based on one person for each 24 inches of booth length or major
portion thereof.
Approved plans for fixed seating must be filed with the Bureau
of Fire Prevention.
3. Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers. The occupant
load for reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers shall be
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requirements contained in Sections 3323 and 3324.
4. Dance floors. Seventy-five percent (75~) of
shall be considered as contributing to the occupant
dance floor is used as an accessory use area.
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the dance floor
loads when the
(b) Maximum Occupant Load. The maximum occupant load for other
than an assembly use shall not exceed the capacity of exits as
determined in accordance with this chapter.
The maximum occupant load for an assembly use shall not exceed
the occupant load as determined in accordance with Section 3302(x).
EXCEPTION: The occupant load for an assembly building or por-
tion thereof may be increased, when approved by the building
official, if all the requirements of this code are met for such
increased number of persons. The building official may require
an approved aisle, seating or fixed equipment diagram to sub-
stantiate such an increase, and may require that such diagram
be posted.
The occupant load shall not be increased where such
increase will change the occupancy classification or type of
construction, unless the building is sprinklered throughout.
(c) and (d) Unchanged.
SECTION 3303
Sec. 3303.(x) and (b) Unchanged.
(c) Arrangement of Exits. If only two exits are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-fifth of
the perimeter of the area served, measured in a straight line
between exits. The distance between exit doors shall be measured in
a straight line between the doors. Where three or more exits are
required, they shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so
that, if one becomes blocked, others will be available.
Exit stairways shall be separated by a minimum distance of
thirty (30) feet at any point measured in a straight line.
(d) and (e) Unchanged.
SECTION 3304
Sec. 3304.(x) through (i) Unchanged.
(j) Additional Doors. When additional doors are available for
egress purposes, they shall conform to all provisions of this
chapter.
EXCEPTION: Approved revolving doors having leaves which will
collapse under opposing pressures may be used in exit
situations, provided:
1. Such doors have a minimum width of 6 feet 6 inches.
2. At least one conforming exit door is located adjacent
to each revolving door.
3. The revolving door shall not be considered to provide
any exit width.
SECTION 3305
Sec. 3305.(x) through (f) Unchanged.
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(g) Construction. Walls of corridors serving a Group R,
Division 1 or Group I Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or
more and walls of corridors serving other occupancies having an
occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than one-hour
fire-resistive construction and the ceilings shall be not less than
that required for a one-hour fire-resistive floor or roof system.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. One-story buildings housing Group B, Division 4
Occupancies.
2. Corridors more than 30 feet in width where occupancies
served by such corridors have at least one exit independent
from the corridor. (See Appendix Chapter 7, Part I, for covered
malls.)
3. Exterior sides of exterior exit balconies.
4. In Group I, Division 3 Occupancies such jails, prisons,
reformatories and similar buildings with open-barred cells
forming corridor walls, the corridors and cell doors need not
be fire resistive.
5. Except for Groups H, I, and R-1 Occupancies, corridors
serving only one tenant space shall not be required to be
protected when the entire floor is equipped with an automatic
extinguishing system. The sprinkler system, when in operation,
must sound local alarm systems and shut down the, existing HVAC
systems.
6. Except for groups H, I and R-1 Occupancies, corridors
shall not be required to be protected when the building is
entirely protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
The sprinkler system must sound an alarm and shut down the
existing HVAC.
When the ceiling of the entire story is an element of a one-
hour fire-resistive floor or roof system, the corridor walls may
terminate at the ceiling. When the room-side fire-resistive membrane
of the corridor wall is carried through to the underside of a fire-
resistive floor or roof above, the corridor side of the ceiling may
be protected by the use of ceiling materials as required for one-
hour floor or roof system construction or the corridor ceiling may
be of the same construction as the corridor walls.
Ceilings of noncombustible construction may be suspended below
the fire-resistive ceiling.
For wall and ceiling finish requirements, see Table No. 42-B.
(h) Openings.
1. Doors. Unchanged.
2. Openings other than doors. Interior openings for other
than doors or ducts shall be protected by fixed, approved
1/4-inch thick wired glass installed in steel frames. The total
area of all openings, other than doors, in any portion of an
interior corridor shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of
the corridor wall of the room which it is separating from the
corridor. For duct openings, see Section 4306.
EXCEPTIONS: (1) Protection of openings in the interior walls of
exterior exit balconies is not required.
(2) In Group B, Division 2 occupancies which were in
existence and possessed a valid certificate of occupancy at the
time of adoption of this ordinance, and having less than 50
percent of a floor level remodeled, tempered glass installed in
metal or solid wood frames may be permitted in accordance with
the above provisions for wired glass in the remodeled area when
a fire alarm system is installed which includes smoke detection
in all corridors requiring protection by Section 3305(8) and is
equipped to automatically shut-down any central HVAC unit in an
area where fire is detected. The fire alarm system shall be in
accordance with Appendix III-C of the Fire Code.
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(i) Unchanged.
(j) Solid core wood or hollow metal doors shall be provided in
all interior corridors of R-1 occupancies at a spacing along the
length of the corridor not to exceed a 100 foot length of the corri-
dor. Such doors, when held in the open position, shall be automatic
closing and shall be activated by smoke detectors.
SECTION 3306
Sec. 3306.(a) Unchanged.
(b) Width. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or more
shall not be less than 44 inches in width. Stairways serving an
occupant load of 49 or less shall be not less than 36 inches in
width.
(c) through (i) Unchanged.
(j) Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and
every stairway more than 88 inches in width shall be provided with
not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches of
width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equally
across the entire width of the stairway.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Stairways 44 inches or less in width and stair-
ways serving one individual dwelling unit in Group R, Divi-
sion 1 or 3 Occupancies may have one handrail, except that such
stairways open on one or both sides shall have handrails pro-
vided on the open side or sides.
2. Private stairways 30 inches or less in height may have
handrails on one side only.
3. Stairways having less than four risers and serving one
individual dwelling unit in Group R, Division 1 or 3, or serv-
ing Group M Occupancies need not have handrails.
Handrails shall be placed not less than 30 inches nor more than
34 inches above the nosing of treads. They shall be continuous the
full length of the stairs and except for private stairways at least
one handrail shall extend not less than 6 inches beyond the top and
bottom risers. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel
posts or safety terminals.
The handgrip portion of handrails shall be not less than 1-1/4
inches nor more than 2 inches in cross-sectional dimension or the
shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. The handgrip
portion of handrails shall have a smooth surface with no sharp cor-
ners.
Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less
than 1-1/2 inches between the wall and the handrail.
(k) through (q) Unchanged.
SECTION 3309
Sec. 3309.(a) General. Every interior stairway, ramp or escala-
tor shall be enclosed as specified in this section.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. In other than Group H, Group I, or Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required for a
stairway, ramp or escalator serving only one adjacent floor and
not connected with corridors or stairways serving other
floors. For enclosure of escalators serving Group B Occu-
pancies, see Chapter 17.
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2. Stairs in Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and stairs
within individual apartments in Group R, Division 1 Occupancies
need not be enclosed.
3. Stairs in open parking garages, as defined in Sec-
tion 709, need not be enclosed.
(b) through (f) Unchanged.
SECTION 3801
Sec. 3801.(a) General. All fire-extinguishing systems required
in this code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
Persons installing any fire protection equipment under this
section shall first be required to obtain a permit from the Bureau
of Fire Prevention as set forth in the Fire Code.
Prior to installation of any system required by this section,
plans and other documents pertaining to said installation shall be
submitted to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for review in accordance
with Sec. 10.308(b) of the Fire Code.
Fire hose threads used in connection with fire-extinguishing
systems shall be National Standard hose thread or as approved by the
fire department.
Pumps required by this chapter shall be installed in accordance
with Standard 38-3.
(b) through (d) Unchanged.
SECTION 3802
Sec. 3802.(a) Where .Required.. An automatic fire-extinguishing
system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set
forth in this section. For special provisions on hazardous
chemicals, magnesium, calcium carbide, or high-piled or rack storage
in warehouse or speculative warehouse property, see the fire code.
Regardless of the provisions of 3802(b) through (f), all Group
R, Division 1 occupancies with interior corridors and three stories
or more in height and all occupancies four stories or more in height
shall be sprinklered throughout the building..
(b) through (g) Unchanged.
SECTION 3805
Sec. 3805.(a) and (b) Unchanged.
(c) Location of Class I Standpipes. There shall be a Class I
standpipe outlet connection at every floor level above the first
story of every required stairway and on each side of the wall adja-
cent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit. Outlets at stairways
shall be located within the exit enclosure or in the case of smoke-
proof enclosures, within the vestibule or exterior balcony, giving
access to the stairway.
Risers and laterals of Class I standpipe systems not located
within an enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclosure shall be pro-
tected 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
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within an enclosed stairway or smokeproof enclosure need not be
enclosed within fire-resistive construction.
There shall be a two-way outlet above the roofline on every
standpipe when the roof has a slope of less than 4 inches in 12
inches.
EXCEPTION: Standpipes located in stairways conforming to
Section 3306(0) 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.
TABLE N0. 42-B
TABLE NO. 42-8 -- MAXIMUM FLAME-SPREAD CLASSIFICATIONS4
Occupancy
Group Enclosed
Vertical
Exitways
Other
Exitways5
Rooms for
Areas
A I II III
E I II III
I I II II1
H I Ii iII2
B I II III
R-1 I I III
R-3 III III III3
M NO RESTRICTIONS
1In rooms in which personal liberties of inmates are forcibly
restrained, Class I material only shall be used.
2Over two stories shall be of Class II.
3Flame-spread provisions are not applicable to kitchens and
bathrooms of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.
4Foam plastics shall comply with the requirements specified in
Section 1712.
SFinish classification is not applicable to interior walls and
ceilings of exterior exit balconies.
SECTION 4302
Sec. 4302. (a) through (d) unchanged.
(e) Where tests are not available on an assembly, the Building
Official may use a nationally approved interpolation method that
shows the same results and when similar materials are used that have
been tested or listed in another form.
SECTION 4407
Sec. 4407.(a) Protection Required. Pedestrian traffic shall be
protected by a railing on the street side when the walkway extends
into the roadway, by a railing adjacent to excavations and by such
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other protection as set forth in Table No. 44-A. The construction of
such protection devices shall be in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
EXCEPTION: In Lieu of the above requirements, the Building
Official and Director of Transportation may permit a solid
fence where there is pedestrian access on the opposite
side of the street away from the construction site and the
entire length of the block is to be used for construction
purposes. Where such use is permitted, the Contractor
shall place pedestrian warning signs on each side of the
barricade at corners occupied by said barricades. The
pedestrians signs shall read as follows:
11WARNING
"Pedestrians are required by law to use the opposite side
of the street."
The contractor shall also provide signs located approxi-
mately every fifty (50) feet horizontally along such barr-
icade that reads as follows:
"WARNING
"No Parking or Standing of Vehicles"
Where one-half or less of a block is to be used for construe-
tion purposes, pedestrian walkways shall be provided.
The Contractor or person given permission to use portions of
the street shall provide a stacking lane for vehicles waiting to
load and unload behind the portion of the street for which permis-
sion of use has been granted. A11 gates and doors in barricades
shall swing in toward the construction site. All pedestrian walkways
installed in the street shall include a walking platform.
SECTION 4506
Sec. 4506.(a) unchanged.
(b) Construction. Awnings shall have noncombustible frames but
may have combustible coverings. Every awning shall be collapsible,
retractable or capable of being folded against the face of the
supporting building. When collapsed, retracted or folded, the design
shall be such that the awning does not block any required exit.
EXCEPTION: Fixed awnings with a maximum projection of 3
feet from the exterior wall of a building may be erected
when such awnings slope downward toward the street. The
remaining requirements of this section shall still apply
~'to fixed awnings.
(c) and (d) unchanged.
CHAPTER 46
Chapter 46
SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
SECTION 4601
Sec. 4601.(a) General. No person, firm
or occupy a public street, alley or sidewalk
with the requirements of this chapter.
or corporation shall use
without first complying
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No person, firm or corporation shall perform any work or store
any material in or adjacent to any public street, alley or sidewalk
that is not in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 44 and 45
of this Code.
(b) Temporary encroachments may be used to permit the temporary
use of public property for other purposes besides construction. The
encroachment committee in these cases shall formulate a policy
covering such use. Each policy shall be approved by the City
Council.
SECTION 4602
Temporary Encroachment Agreement.
Sec. 4602.(a) General. No person, firm or corporation shall
permanently occupy any public space or work or store materials in
any public space or perform any work in any public space that
requires a permit under this Code without first obtaining a duly
executed Encroachment Agreement with the City of Fort Worth.
(b) Encroachment Agreement. The applicant shall furnish a duly
executed agreement with the City upon forms furnished by the City.
The forms for such agreement shall be approved from time to time by
the City Attorney and City Council. Approved forms shall be kept and
made available in the offices of the Building Official and City
Secretary.
(c) Liability Insurance. The Encroachment Agreement shall be
accompanied by proof that the applicant has secured and paid for a
policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks
related to the proposed use and occupancy of public property as
described in the Encroachment Agreement and permits. The amount of
insurance coverage shall be at least the maximum amounts of lia-
bility which can be imposed upon the City under state law. Each such
insurance policy shall provide that it cannot be cancelled or
amended without at least ten (10) days advance written notice to the
City.
(d) Plans. Each Encroachment Agreement shall be accompanied by
a plan showing: The location and amount of public property to be
occupied; the location of all railings, fences, canopies, construc-
tion offices, sheds and other appurtenances; the nature and location
of all warning devices necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular
traffic. It shall be unlawful for vehicles to park or stand outside
the barricade limits.
SECTION 4603
Temporary Occupancy
Sec. 4603.(a) Time. For temporary occupancy, the applicant
shall state the estimated length of time the area is to be occupied.
(b) Inspection Fee. In all fire zones, the applicant shall
deposit with the Building Official a sum equal to the amount of the
inspection fee for the space calculated on the estimated time in the
following manner: 1. If the time does not exceed three (3) days, the
fee will be $15.00 per day up to and including the third day; 2. If
the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be three-
tenths of one cent ($.003) per square foot of sidewalk space and
six-tenths of one cent ($.006) per square foot of street space used.
(c) Inspection Fee Refund. If the length of time is underesti-
mated, the deposit will be retained and an additional inspection fee
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shall be required, calculated as set out in Section 4603(b). If the
length of time is overestimated, the Building Official shall, upon
request, calculate the inspection fee based upon the actual number
of days and return any overages to the applicant.
(d) Approval. The Building Official is hereby authorized to
execute the Encroachment Agreement on behalf of the City far tempo-
rary use or occupancy of public property. The Building Official
shall approve and execute such agreement when the applicant has com-
plied with all the provisions of this Code.
SECTION 4604
Special Temporary Occupancy Restrictions
Sec. 4604.(a) The special provisions of this section shall
apply to temporary use or occupancy of public property.
(b) Storage and Use. Material or equipment may be placed or
stored on public property subject to the following conditions:
1. The Building official and the Director of Transportation
shall determine the area of street, alley or public side-
walk which may be used during construction periods for
work space and for storage of materials and equipment.
Such area shall be based upon the actual need of the
builder, with due consideration being given to public
inconvenience. Not more than 16 feet of the roadway of the
streets adjacent to the curbs on the street sides of
buildings shall be so used, and no material or equipment
shall be stored or placed within 8 feet 6 inches of the
center line of any railway track.
EXCEPTION: The City Council may approve more
than 16 feet of the roadway provided an applica-
tion and all other agreements and drawings have
first been filed in the office of the Building
Official.
2. Alleys adjoining a building site for which a permit has
been issued may be used for work space and for storage of
materials and equipment, provided that a clear and unob-
structed roadway not less then 10 feet in width is main-
tained through such alley along the building site, if such
roadway is required for use by fire trucks, garbage trucks
or for access to public utilities or other buildings on
the alley.
3. Any portion of a public sidewalk in front of a building
site for which a permit has been issued may be used for
work space and for storage of materials and equipment,
except on the walkway required to be maintained for public
use.
SECTION 4605
Special Working Restrictions
Sec. 4605.(a) Earth and Rubbish. Earth or other waste material
taken from buildings shall not be stored either upon sidewalks or
streets, but shall be removed therefrom each day upon accumulation.
When dry rubbish is being handled, same shall be wetted so as to
prevent dust and blowing debris.
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(b) Demolition. No wrecked or waste materials shall be placed
upon any floor of any building during the course of demolition so as
to cause the overloading of such floor. Such materials shall be
lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material
shall be thrown from a building to a sidewalk or pavement but shall
be conveyed to the ground by properly constructed chutes.
Blasting, pulling or throwing of masonry walls shall not be
permitted, except in emergencies, and then such work shall be per-
formed under special blasting permit issued by the Fire Marshal with
the approval of the Building Official.
SECTION 4606
Dangerous Demolition
Sec.. 4606. The Building Official may order and cease the wreck-
ing or demolition of any building or structure within the City when
the same is being accomplished in a reckless or careless manner or
in such a manner so as to endanger life and property. When such work
has been ordered stopped by the Building Official, same shall not be
resumed until said official is satisfied that adequate precautions
have been or will be taken for protection of life and property. To
continue such work without the express approval of the Building
Official shall constitute a violation of this ordinance, and each
day that such work continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 4607
Permanent Occupancy
Sec. 4607.(a) No part of any building or structure, or any
appendage thereto, that is not in compliance with the provisions of
this chapter shall project into public property.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. The projections in Chapter 45 o~f this Code
are permitted unless specifically restricted in this chap-
ter.
2. Gratings over openings in public property which
have openings not exceeding 7/16 inch and are designed to
withstand loads in excess of 150 pounds psf may permanent-
ly occupy public property.
(b) Permanent Encroachments. All permanent encroachments into
public property not otherwise provided for by the provisions of this
chapter shall require City Council approval.
(c) Awnings. Any structure conforming to the definition in this
Code of an awning is to be considered a temporary occupancy and need
conform only to the provisions concerning temporary occupancies.
(e) Signs. Advertising signs projecting into public property
are to be considered a permanent occupancy of public property. All
advertising signs shall conform to the City of Fort Worth Sign Code.
EXCEPTION: 1. An identification sign displayed as part of
a marquee shall be considered a part of the marquee, pro-
vided the sign contains no off-premise advertising, is
displayed to identify or locate the building or place of
business and the height of the message does not exceed 3
feet.
2. Signs that are covered by existing consent agree-
ments shall have those consent agreements become null and
void when a sign is altered in size, removed, requires
structural repair, all of which does not meet the City of
Fort Worth Sign Code.
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(f) Application schedule for permanent consent agreements.
TABLE 46-A - FEE SCHEDULE
APPROVED BY APPLICATION FEE
1. Building Official when in compliance $ 50.00
with Chapter 45 an d the Sign Code.
2. City Manager when beyond the property $100.00
line and no closer than 18 inches of
the curb except as provided in 1 above.
3. City Council when within 18 inches of $200.00
the curb and over and under the roadway.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The Building Official is hereby autho-
rized to execute Consent Agreements on behalf of the City
covering signs that do not, project more than 2 feet over
public property when all requirements of this Code and of
the Sign Code have been satisfied.
SECTION 4608
Permanent Occupancy Special Requirements
Sec. 4608.(a) Procedure. The applicant shall forward to the
City Secretary three (3) copies of the duly executed Consent
Agreement, Certificate of Insurance and plans.
(b) Fees. The applicant shall pay to the Building Official the
application and inspection fees as shown in Table 46-A.
(c) Approval. When all requirements of this chapter have been
satisfied, the City Secretary shall forward the application to the
City Council for its consideration.
(d) When City Council approval is required, the Building
Official shall issue a building permit after such approval.
SECTION 4711
Sec. 4711.(a) through (e) unchanged.
(f) All interior gypsum wall board must be taped and bedded.
EXCEPTION: Taping and bedding shall not be required when
paneling, battens or other materials are applied over the
joints.
SECTION 5106
Sec. 5106. It shall be the responsibility of every corporation,
agency, person or group of persons owning, managing or in control of
any building having an elevator, escalator or moving walks therein
to cause the inspection of such units each year. The inspection
shall be done by a person qualified and approved by the Building
Official. The person making the inspection shall notify the owner/
manager and the Building Official of any discrepancies found during
said inspection. The owner/manager shall immediately make arrange-
ments for repairs of such discrepancies. If such discrepancies are
determined to be hazardous to life, the operation of such equipment
shall immediately stop until such equipment is repaired.
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SECTION 51.07_
Sec. 5107. Each approved
the Building Official that th
meets the requirements of the
Building Official shall keep o
tions made.
inspector shall certify in writing to
e equipment regulated by this chapter
City of Fort Worth Building Code. The
n file, by address, all such inspec-
II. THE APPENDIX OF THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
(EXHIBIT "A") IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS
AS FOLLOWS:
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1
Amend Appendix Chapter 1 to read as follows:
Chapter 1
LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
GENERAL
Sec. 108.(a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide
a reasonable degree of safety to persons occupying existing build-
ings that do not conform with the minimum requirements of this code
by providing for alterations to such existing buildings.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3, or Group M Occupancies.
(b) Effective Date. Within 18 months after notice is given,
plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within 18
months thereafter the work shall be completed or the building shall
be vacated until made to conform.
(c) Alternate Materials and Methods. Alternate materials and
methods may be used, provided such materials or methods comply with
the spirit and intent of this appendix.
The Building Official may modify any of the provisions of this
appendix in conformance with Section 106 of this code.
EXITS
Sec. 109.(a) Number of Exits. When required by Chapter 33 of
this code, every floor above the first story used for human occu-
pancy shall have access to at least two separate exits, one of which
may be an exterior fire escape complying with Subsection (d) of this
section. Subject to the approval of the Building Official, an
approved ladder device may be used in lieu of a fire escape when the
construction feature or location of the building on the property
make the installation of a fire escape impractical.
EXCEPTION: In all occupancies, second stories with an
occupant load of 10 or less may have one exit.
An exit ladder device, when used in lieu of a fire escape,
shall conform with U.B.C. Standard No. 33-3 and the following:
1. The building does not exceed three stories in height.
2. The access is adjacent to an opening as specified for
emergency egress or rescue or from a balcony.
3. Shall not pass in front of any building opening below the
unit being served.
4. The availability of activating the device for the ladder
is accessible only from the opening or balcony served.
5. So installed that it will not cause a person using it to
be within 6 feet of exposed electrical wiring.
6. Applies only to R-1 occupancies.
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~A' (b) Stair Construction. All required stairs shall have a mini-
t,
mum run of 9 inches and a maximum rise of 8 inches and shall have a
minimum width of 30 inches exclusive of handrails. Every stairway
shall have at least one handrail. A landing having a minimum 30-inch
run in the direction of travel shall be provided at each point of
access to the stairway.
EXCEPTION: Fire escapes as provided for in this section.
Exterior stairs shall be of noncombustible construction.
EXCEPTION: On buildings of Types III, IV and V, provided
the exterior stairs are constructed of wood not less than
2-inch nominal thickness.
(c) Corridors. Corridors of Groups A, E, H, I and R, division 1
Occupancies, serving as an exit for an occupant load of 30 or more
shall have walls and ceilings of not less than one-hour fire-
resisti.ve construction as required by this code. Existing walls
surfaced with wood lathe and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch
gypsum wallboard or openings with fixed wired glass set in steel
frames are permitted for corridor walls and ceilings and occupancy
separations when approved. Doors opening into such corridors shall
be protected by 20-minute fire assemblies or solid wood doors not
less than 1-3/4 inch thick. Where the existing frame will not accom-
modate the 1-3/4-inch thick door, a 1-3/8-inch thick solid bonded
wood core door or equivalent insulated steel door shall be per-
mitted. Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke
detection. Transoms and openings other than doors from corridors to
rooms shall comply with Section 3305(h) of this code or shall be
covered with a minimum of 3/4-inch plywood or 1/2-inch gypsum wall-
board or equivalent material on the room side.
EXCEPTIONS: (1) Existing corridor walls, ceilings and
opening protection not in compliance with the above may be
continued when such buildings are protected with an
approved automatic sprinkler system throughout. Such
sprinkler system may be supplied from the domestic water
system if it is of adequate volume and pressure.
(2) Where an approved fire alarm system is installed,
which includes smoke detection in all common corridors
serving an exit for an occupant load of 30 or more, wall
openings may be non-protected except that doorway openings
shall have self-closing doors. The fire alarm system shall
be interfaced with the HVAC System to shut off any central
HVAC unit in any area where a fire is detected and shall
be installed in accordance with Appendix III-C of the Fire
Code.
(d) Fire Escapes. (1) Existing fire escapes which in the
opinion of the Building Official comply with the intent of this sec-
tion may be used as one of the required exits. The locations and
anchorage of fire escapes shall be of approved design and construc-
tion.
(2) Fire escapes shall comply with the following:
Access from a corridor shall not be through an intervening
room.
All openings within 10 feet shall be protected by three-
fourths-hour fire assemblies. When located within a recess or ves-
tibule, adjacent enclosure walls shall be of not less than one-hour
fire-resistive construction.
Egress from the building shall be by a clear opening having a
minimum dimension of not less than 29 inches. Such openings shall be
openable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowl-
edge or effort. The sill of an opening giving access shall be not
more than 30 inches above the floor to the building or balcony.
Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load
plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot and
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shall be provided with a top and intermediate handrail on each
side. The pitch of the stairway shall not exceed 60 degrees with a
minimum width of 18 inches. Treads shall be not less than 4 inches
in width and the rise between treads shall not exceed 10 inches. All
stair and balcony railings shall support a horizontal force of not
less than 50 pounds per lineal foot of railing.
Balconies shall be not less than 44 inches in width with no
floor opening other than the stairway opening greater than 5/8 inch
in width. Stairway openings in such balconies shall be not less than
22 inches by 44 inches. The balustrade of each balcony shall be not
less than 36 inches high with not more than 9 inches between balus-
ters.
Fire escapes shall extend to the roof or provide an approved
gooseneck ladder between the top._.floor landing and the roof when
serving buildings four or more stories in height having roofs with
less than 4:12 slope. Fire escape ladders shall be designed and con-
nected to the building to withstand a horizontal force of 100 pounds
per lineal foot. Each rung shall support a concentrated load of 500
pounds placed anywhere on the rung. All ladders shall be at least 15
inches wide, located within 12 inches of the building and shall be
placed flatwise relative to the face of the building. Ladder rungs
shall be 3/4 inch in diameter and shall be located 12 inches on
center. Openings for roof access ladders through cornices and simi-
lar projections shall have minimum dimensions of 30 inches by 33
inches.
The lowest balcony shall be not more than 18 feet from the
ground. Fire escapes shall extend to the ground or be provided with
counter balanced stairs reaching to the ground.
Fire escapes shall not take the place of stairways required by
the codes under which the building was constructed.
Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times
and maintained in good working order.
Where conflicts appear between this section and the State of
Texas "Fire Escape Law", the State law shall prevail.
(e) Exit and Fire Escape Signs. Exit signs shall be provided as
required by this code.
EXCEPTION: The use of existing exit signs may be continued
when approved by the Building Official.
All doors or windows providing access to a fire escape shall be
provided with fire escape signs.
Enclosure of Stairways and Vertical Shafts
Sec. 110. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited
to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, shall
be enclosed by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction.
All openings into such shafts shall be protected with one-hour fire
assemblies which shall be maintained self closing or be automatic
closing by smoke detection. All other openings shall be fire pro-
tected in an approved manner. Existing fusible link-type automatic
door closing devices may be permitted if the fusible link rating
does not exceed 135° F.
EXCEPTIONS: (1) In other than Group I and Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required
for openings serving only one adjacent floor.
(2) Stairways in other than Groups H, I and Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies, need not be enclosed in a contin-
uous vertical shaft if each story is separated from other
stories by one-hour fire-resistive construction or
approved wired glass set in steel frames. In addition, all
exit corridors shall be sprinklered and the openings
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between the corridor and occupant space shall have at
least one sprinkler head above the openings on the tenant
side. The sprinkler system may be supplied from the
domestic water supply if of adequate volume and pressure.
(3) Vertical openings need not be protected if the
building is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
Basement Access or Sprinkler Protection
Sec. 111. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be pro-
vided in basements or stories exceeding 1500 square feet in area and
not having minimum of 20 square feet of opening entirely above the
adjoining ground level in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of
exterior wall on at least one side of the building. Openings shall
have a minimum clear dimension of 30 inches.
If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from
required openings, the basement shall be provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system throughout.
Standpipes
Sec. 112. Any buildings over four stories in height shall be
provided with an approved Class I standpipe system.
Separation of Occupancies
Sec. 113. Occupancy separations shall be provided as specified
in Section 503 of this code. When approved by the Building Official,
existing wood lathe and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch gypsum
wallboard may be acceptable where one-hour occupancy separations are
required.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 2
Amend Appendix Chapter 2 to read as follows:
Chapter 2
EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
Scope
Sec. 201. These provisions shall apply to existing high-rise
buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter and
which house Group B, Division 2, offices or Group R, Division 1,
Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located
more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
General
Sec. 202. Existing high-rise buildings as specified in
Section 101 shall be modified to conform with not less than the min-
imum provisions specified in Table No. 2-A and as further enumerated
within this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to allow
the elimination of fire protection systems or a reduction in the
level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed in confor-
mance with previously adopted codes.
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Compliance Date
Sec. 203. After adoption of this chapter, the Building Official
shall duly notify the owners whose buildings are subject to the pro-
visions of this chapter. Upon receipt of such notice, the owner
shall, subject to the following time limits contained herein, take
the necessary actions to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
Plans and specifications for the necessary alterations shall be
filed with the Building Official within 18 months after the date of
owner notification. Work on the required alterations to the building
shall commence within 30 months of the date of owner notification
and such work shall be completed within five years from the date of
owner notification.
The Building Official shall grant necessary extensions of time
where it can be shown that the specified time periods are not phys-
ically practical or pose an undue hardship. The granting of an
extension of time for compliance shall be based upon the showing of
good cause and subject to the filing of an acceptable systematic
progressive plan of correction with the Building Official.
Authority of the Building Official
Sec. 204. For the purpose of applying the provisions of this
chapter, the Building Official shall have the authority to consider
alternative approaches and grant necessary deviations from this
chapter as follows:
A. Allow alternate materials or methods of compliance if such
alternate materials or methods of compliance will provide levels of
fire and life safety equal to or greater than these specifically set
forth in this chapter.
B. Waive specific individual requirements of this chapter if it
can be shown that such requirements are not physically possible or
practical, that a practical alternative cannot be provided, and that
said waiver will not create an unsafe condition or otherwise
constitute a hazard to safety, health or public welfare.
Appeal
Sec. 205. Appeals of the determination of the Building Official
in applying the provisions of this Code may be appealed to the
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
Specific Provisions and Alternates
Sec. 206.(a) Specific Provisions. The following provisions
shall apply when required by Table No. 2-A:
1. Fire Department Communication System. When it is deter-
mined by test that portable fire department communications
equipment is ineffective, a communication system accep-
table to the Fire Department shall be installed within the
existing high-rise building to permit emergency communica-
tions between fire suppression personnel.
2. Single-Station Smoke Detectors. Single-station smoke
detectors conforming to U.B.C. Standard 43-6, Part II,
shall be installed within all dwelling units or guest
rooms in accordance with their listing. Such detectors may
be battery powered.
3. Manual Fire Alarm System. An approved manual fire alarm
system connected to a central, proprietary or remote sta-
tion service, or an approved manual fire alarm system
which will provide an audible signal at a constantly
attended location within the building shall be provided.
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4. Occupant Voice Notification/System. An approved occupant
voice notification system shall be provided. Such system
shall provide communication from a location acceptable to
the Fire Department and shall permit voice notification to
at least all public areas of the building.
The occupant voice notification system may be com-
bined with a fire alarm system, provided the combined
system has been approved and listed for such use. The
sounding of a fire alarm system in any given area or floor
shall not prohibit voice communication to other areas or
floors. Combination systems shall be designed to permit
voice transmission to override the fire alarm signal, but
the fire alarm shall not terminate in less than three
minutes.
5. Vertical Shaft Enclosures. Openings through two or more
floors except mezzanine floors, which contain a stairway,
escalator or elevator, shall be provided with vertical
shaft enclosure protection as specified herein. Such floor
openings, when not enclosed by existing shaft enclosure
construction, shall be protected by one-hour fire resis-
tive rated shaft enclosure construction. For floor open-
ings which are enclosed by existing shaft enclosure
construction having fire-resistive capabilities similar to
wood lathe and plaster in good condition, 1/2-inch gypsum
wallboard or 1/4-inch thick rated wire glass is accep-
table. Wired glass set in a steel frame may be permitted
in existing shaft enclosure walls, but shall be rendered
inoperative and fixed in a closed position when required
by the Building Official.
Openings through two or more floors for other than
stairways, elevators or escalators, such as openings pro-
vided for piping, ducts, gas vents, dumbwaiters and
rubbish and linen chutes, shall be provided with vertical
shaft enclosure as specified for stairways and elevators.
EXCEPTION: Piping, ducts, gas vents, dumbwaiters
and rubbish and linen chutes of copper or fer-
rous construction are permitted without a shaft
enclosure, provided the floor openings are
effectively fire-stopped at each floor level.
6. Shaft Enclosure Opening Protection. Openings other than
those provided for elevator doors in new vertical shaft
enclosures constructed of one-hour fire-resistive con-
struction shall be equipped with approved 20-minute rated
fire assemblies. Openings other than those provided for
elevator doors in existing vertical shafts shall be
equipped with approved 20-minute rated fire assemblies,
1-3/4 inch solid wood doors or the equivalent thereto.
Doors shall be either self-closing or automatic closing.
7. Manual shutoff of AVAC Systems. HVAC Systems shall be
equipped with manual shutoff controls installed in a loca-
tion approved by the Fire Department.
8. Automatic Elevator Recall System. Elevators shall be
equipped with an approved automatic recall system as re-
quired by Sec. 1807(h)2 of the .Building Code.
9. Unlocked Stairway Doors. Exit doors into exitway stairway
enclosures shall be maintained unlocked from the .stairway
side on at least every fifth floor .level. All unlocked
doors shall bear a sign stating "ACCESS ON FLOOR THIS
LEVEL . 01
All stairways may be locked, subject to the following
conditions:
A. All stairway doors which are to be locked from the
stairway side shall have the capability of being
unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon a
signal from the central control station.
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B. A telephone or other two-way communication system
connected to an approved emergency service which
operates continuously shall be provided at not less
than every fifth floor in each required stairway.
10. Stair Shaft Ventilation. Stair shaft enclosures which
extend to the roof shall be provided with an approved
manually openable hatch to the exterior which has not less
than 16 square feet in area with a minimum dimension of
two feet.
EXCEPTIONS: (a) Stair shaft enclosures which
comply with the requirements for stairway pres-
surization.
(b) Pressurized stair shaft enclosures.
11. Elevator Shaft Ventilation. Elevator shaft enclosures
which extend to the roof shall be vented to the outside
with vents whose area shall not be less than 3-1/2 percent
of the area of the elevator shaft, with a minimum of 3
square feet per elevator.
EXCEPTION: Where energy conservation or hoistway
pressurization requires that vents be normally
closed, automatic venting by actuation of an
elevator lobby detector or power failure may be
accepted.
12. Posting of Elevators. A permanent sign shall be installed
in each elevator cab adjacent to the floor status indica-
tor and at each elevator call station on each floor
reading "IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR -- USE
EXIT STAIRS," or similar verbage approved by the Building
Official.
EXCEPTION: A sign may be omitted at the main
entrance floor level call station.
13. Exits. General. (a) Every floor from an existing high-
rise building shall have access to two separate means of
egress, one of which may be an existing exterior stairway
not less than 30 inches in clear width. The stairway may
be constructed with an 8-inch maximum rise and 9-inch
minimum run, provided the greater riser height and largest
tread run do not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
inches. The adequacy of fire escapes shall be demonstrated
to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
(b) Fire Escapes. Access to fire escapes may be any
one of the following:
i) Through a room between the corridor and the fire
escape if the door to the room is operable from
the corridor side without the use of any key,
special knowledge or effort.
ii) By a door to a fire escape operable from the
interior without the use of any key, special
knowledge or effort.
iii) By a window operable from the interior. Such
window shall have a minimum dimension of 29
inches when open and the sill shall not be more
than 30 inches above the floor .and landing.
(c) Protection of Exterior Openings. When a fire
escape is accepted as one of the required means of egress,
openings onto the fire escape landing and openings within
10 feet horizontally of the landing shall be protected in
a manner acceptable to the Building official.
14. Exit corridor construction and openings other than
doors. Corridors of Groups A, B, E, H, I and R, Division 1
Occupancies serving as an exit for an occupant load of 30
or more shall have walls and ceilings of not less than
one-hour fire resistive construction as required by the
Building Code. Openings other than exit doors shall be
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protected as outlined-in Item 15. Existing walls surfaced
with wood lathe and plaster in good condition or 1/2 inch
gypsum wallboard are permitted for corridor walls and
ceilings and occupancy separations when approved.
EXCEPTION: Where an approved fire alarm system
is installed, which includes smoke detection in
all common corridors serving as an exit for an
occupant load of 30 or more, up to twenty-five
percent (25~) of the wall area of a room common
to the corridor may be tempered glass installed
in metal or solid wood frames. The fire alarm
system shall be interfaced with the HVAC System
to shut off any central HVAC unit in any area
where a fire is detected.
15. Exit Corridor Door Openings. Openings in corridor walls
and ceilings shall be protected by not less than 1-3/8
inch solid-bonded wood-core doors, 1/4 inch thick wired
glass conforming to Section 4306(1) of the Building Code,
by approved fire dampers conforming to U.B.C. Standard
No. 43-7, or by equivalent protection in lieu of any of
these items. Transoms shall be fixed closed and covered
with materials having a fire-resistive rating equal to 1/2
inch Type X gypsum wallboard or equivalent material in-
stalled on both sides of the opening.
16. Exit Corridor Door Closers. Exit doors into corridors
shall be equipped with self-closing devices or shall be
automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector.
17. Exit Corridor Dead-ends. Corridors having a dead-end
serving an occupant load of more than 30 shall be arranged
such that dead-end conditions do not exceed 35 feet.
18. Interior Finish. The interior finish to exit corridors,
exit stairways and extensions thereof shall conform to the
provisions of Chapter 42 of the Building Code.
19. Exit Stairway Illumination. Exit stairways shall be
illuminated at any time the building is occupied with
lights having an intensity of not less than 1-foot candle
from the floor level. Such lighting shall be equipped with
an independent alternate source of supply such as an emer-
gency battery pack.
20. Exit Corridor Illumination. Exit corridors shall be
illuminated at any time the building is occupied with
lights having an intensity of not less than 1-foot candle
at the floor level. Such lighting shall be equipped with
an independent alternate source of supply such as an emer-
gency battery pack.
21. Exit Stairway Exit Signs. The location of exit stairways
shall be clearly indicated by illuminated exit signs. Such
exit signs shall be equipped with an independent alternate
source of supply such as a battery pack, or shall be an
approved self-illuminating type.
22. Exitway Exit Signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be pro-
vided in all exitways and located in such a manner as to
clearly indicate the direction of egress. Such exit signs
shall be equipped with an independent alternate source of
supply such as a battery pack or shall be an approved
self-illuminating type.
23. Emergency Planning. See Fire Code, Sec. 10.501.
24. P®sting of Emergency Plans. See Fire Code, Sec. 10.501.
25. Fire Drill. See Fire Code, Sec. 10.501.
(b) Sprinkler Alternatives. The following requirements of
Table No. 2-A are not required or may be modified as specified here-
in for existing high-rise buildings of Type I, II-FR, II-one-hour,
III-one-hour, IV or V-one-hour construction covered by this chapter
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when an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed in accor-
dance with the UBC Standard No. 38-1:
Item 3. Manual Fire Alarm System shall not be required.
Item 4. Occupant notification system shall not be re-
quired; however, if the building is equipped
with a public address system, it shall be avail-
able for use as an occupant voice notification
system.
Item 5. Vertical shaft enclosures may be of non-rated
construction for required exit stairway enclos-
ures. Vertical shaft enclosures of openings in
floors provided for elevators, escalators and
supplemental stairways shall not be required,
provided such openings are protected by an
approved curtain board and water curtain system.
Item 6. Protection of openings in vertical shaft enclos-
ures may be non-rated but shall be not less than
a 1-3/4 inch solid wood door or the equivalent
thereto. Closing and latching hardware shall be
provided.
Item 8. An automatic elevator recall system shall not be
required.
Item 10. Stairshaft ventilation shall not be required.
Item 14. Exit corridor construction shall not be re-
quired.
Item 15. Exit door openings into exit corridors may be
protected by assemblies other than those speci-
fied in Section 106(a), provided an effective
smoke barrier is maintained. Closing and latch-
ing hardware shall be provided. Protection of
duct penetrations is not required.
Item 17. The length of the existing corridor dead-ends
shall not be limited.
Item 18. Interior finish in exitways may be reduced by
one classification but shall not be less than
Class III.
Item 19. Installation of meters or backflow preventers
for the connection to the water works system
need not be provided unless required by other
regulations of the authority having jurisdic-
t ion .
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TABLE N0. 2=A --~OGCUPANCY"CLASSIFICATION AND USE
GROUP R, DIVISION 1 IGRP. B, DIV. 2
APARTMENT ! HOTEL OFFICE
HEIG HT ZO NES
ITEM REQUIRED 1 2 3 1 2 3 ~ 1 •2 3
1. Fire Department Communications System or radios,. See Section 106(a) 1. R R R R R R R ~ R 'R
2. Single-station smoke detectors. See Section 106ta) 2. R R R R R R NR NR NR
3. Manual fire warning system. See Section 106(a> 3. R R R R R R R R R
4. Occupant voice notification system. See Section 106 (a) 4. ;NR R R NR R R NR NR NR
5. Vertical shaft enclosure walls of one-hour fire resistance.
See Section 106(a> 5. R R R R R R R R R
6. Protection of openings in vertical shaft enclosures by 20-minute-rated
assemblies. See Section 106(a) 6. ,R R R R R R R R R
7. Manual shutoff of HVAC systems. See Section 106(a) 7. R R R R R R R R R
8. Automatic elevator recall system. See Section 106(a) 8. R R R ~ R R R R R R °
9. Unlocked stairway doors every fifth floor. See Section 106(a) 9. ~R R R R R R NR R R
10.1 Stair shaft ventilation. See Section 106(a> 10. R R R R R R R R R
tl.l Elevator shaft ventilation. See Section 106(a) it. R R R R R R R R R
12. Posting of elevators as not intended for exiting purposes••See Section
106(a) 12. R R R R R R R R R
13. Minimum of two exits from each floor, of which one may be afire escape.
See Section 106(a) 13. R R R R R R R R R
14.~ Exit corridor wall and openings other than doors construction.
.See Section 106ta) 14. R R R R R R R R R
15. Protected exit corridor door openings with 20-minute-rated assemblies or
1-3/4 inch solid-wood door. See Section 106(a> 15. R R R R , , R R NR NR NR
16. Exit corridor doors equipped with self-closing devices. See Section
106(a> 16. R R R R R R NR NR NR
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1 Exit corridor dead ends limited to 35 ft. maximum. See Section 106(a) 17. ' R R R R R R NR NR NR
18. Interior finish controlled in exit corridors, exit stairways and
extensions thereof. See Section 106(a) 18. R R R R R R R R R
19. Exit stairway illumination. See Section 106(a) 19. R R R R R R R R R
20. ~ Exit corridor illumination. .See Section 106(a> 20. R R R R R R NR NR NR
21. Exit stairway exit signs. See Section 106(a) 21.
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Exitway exit signs. See Section 106(a>22. R R R R •R R R R R
23. _
I Emergency planning. See Section 106(a) 23.
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24. Posting of emergency instructions. See Section 106(a) 24. R R R R R R R R R
i5 ~ Fire drills. See Section 106(a> 25. NR NR NR R R R NR NR NR
indicates provisions are required.
^, indicates provisions are not required.
;night zones are established based on a building having a floor as measured to the top of the floor surface used for human
occupancy located within the ranges of heights above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in accordance with
the following
Height Zone No. 1 More than 75 feet but not in excess of 149 feet.
Height Zone No. 2: More than 149 feet but not in excess of 399 feet.
Height Zone No. 3 More than 399 feet.
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Adopt a New Appendix Chapter 56 as Follows:
Chapter 56
PIERS AND BOATHOUSES
Sec. 5601. Permit and Application. No person shall erect, con-
struct, enlarge, alter or move any boathouse, pier or any combi-
nation to any body of water within the corporate limits of Fort
Worth under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Worth.
No person shall cause any of said acts to be done without first
having made application and obtaining a permit for such structure.
Sec. 5602. Approval of Application and Permits. Each applica-
tion for a permit, together with plans for a boathouse, pier or any
combination thereof shall be approved by the Building Official or
his authorized agent. Where such structures are constructed on Lake
Worth or any body of water subject to the jurisdiction of the Park
and Recreation Department of the City of Fort Worth, the additional
approval of. such department shall be obtained.
Sec. 5603. Use. Boathouses shall be classified as a Group J
occupancy and shall not be used for Group A through Group I occu-
pancies, except where permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, together
with approval of the Park and Recreation Department for those prop-
erties and uses in or adjacent to Lake Worth or any body of water
subject to the jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Department of
the City of Fort Worth.
Sec. 5604. Design, Design Loads. All piers and pier platforms
shall be designed to withstand the live and dead loads specified in
Chapter 23 of this Code. The minimum live load for the pier platform
shall be 40 psf. Piles shall conform to Chapter 29 of this Code.
Sec. 5605. Length and Width Requirements. The minimum width of
any pier shall be 4 feet. The maximum length of any pier shall not
exceed 100 feet.
Sec. 5606. Construction. Piers shall meet or exceed the minimum
requirements for construction, as follows:
(a) 1. Wood Piles: Wood piles shall be a minimum of 6 inches in
diameter. Such piles shall be driven to a minimum depth of
24 inches below the top layer of silt. Such piles shall be
driven in pairs, one on either side of the platform, and
braced as required by Paragraph (e) of this section. Such
piles shall not be spaced apart more than 10 feet center to
center.
2. Metal Piles: Metal piles shall be a minimum of 3 inches
inside diameter pipe capable of being driven to a minimum
depth of 24 inches below the top layer of silt. Such piles
shall be driven in pairs, one on either side of the plat-
form, and braced as required by paragraph (e) of this sec-
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tion. Such piles shall not be spaced apart more than 10
feet center to center.
3. Alternate Method: Sets of structural columns o.f the same
size forming a box crib may be used. Such crib shall be
braced as required in Paragraph (e) of this section and
anchored as required in Paragraph (g) of this section.
(b) Beams. Beams shall be defined as those members which connect to
piers or support the stringers. All beams when of wood shall be
a minimum nominal 2-inch material.
(c) Stringers. Stringers shall be defined as those members which
usually support the decking. All stringers when of wood shall
be of a minimum 2-inch material. Pipe stringers shall be a
nominal 2-1/2 inch I.D. and spaced not more than 18 inches O.C.
(d) Decking. 1. Wooden platform decking shall be of a minimum
nominal 2-inch material.
2. Other materials, to include lightweight concrete or
metal decking may be used when approved by the Building
Official. Such decking shall meet the load requirements of
Section 5605.
(e) Bracing 1. All wooden bracing shall be of a minimum nominal
2-inch material.
2. Bracing shall be accomplished by one or more of the
following methods:
a. Cross or "X" bracing. Cross or "X" bracing may be used
on each set of piers or box cribs.
b. Beams may be used as bracing, provided the connections
give sufficient support to resist horizontal forces
equivalent to that of cross or "X" bracing.
c. Knee bracing. Knee bracing shall be used on each pier
attached to and paralleling the platform deck. Pipe
knee bracing shall be a nominal 2-1/2 inch I.D.
(f) Flotation Units. All flotation units shall adequately sup-
port the dead and live loads of all beams, stringers and plat-
forms. Data shall be submitted to the Building Official showing
that the buoyancy of such units will support the loads im-
posed. Where standard 55-gallon barrels are used, the allowable
buoyancy support of the dead and live loads shall be 300 pounds
per barrel.
(g) Anchorage. 1. Anchorage of the platform deck to beams and piles
shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods:
a. By attaching the beams to the piers and box cribs by
lag bolts.
b. By Caps: Wood caps shall be of a minimum nominal
4-inch material and anchored with lag bolts. Caps for
metal piping shall be of a size that will fit over the
pier and shall be anchored by bolts and welded.
2. Flotation and box crib structures: Such structures
shall be anchored with solid units that will provide the fol-
lowing anchorage:
a. Piers less than 50 feet in length: An anchor on each
corner that will support one-fourth of the total dead
load plus one-eight the total live load.
b. Piers 50 feet or more in length: Anchors at the mid-
point of_ the piers.
c. All piers shall be anchored to the shore line.
d. All anchors shall be of masonry, concrete or steel and
shall be securely fastened to the pier by wire rope,
cable, chain or other approved methods.
(h) Required ~nTater Proofing. 1 . All wood below 1 foot above spill-
way elevation on lakes or below 1 foot above the 50-year flood
elevations on other bodies of water shall be treated lumber.
Such treatment shall be 6 pounds of creosote or pentachloro-
phenol or other approved water proofing material per cubic
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foot. Such treatment materials shall comply with the latest
Federal Specifications TT-W-571.
2. All metal, including bolts, lag bolts and fasteners,
shall be galvanized or painted with paints or similar materials
approved for immersion in water.
Sec. 5607. Construction of boathouses shall meet or exceed the
requirements for framing and coverage as specified in other parts o.f
this Code. Where concentrated loads are applied to joists or
rafters, the concentrated load, when producing moments greater than
the minimum uniform live load, shall be used for design purposes.
Sec. 5608. Alternate Methods. Alternate methods of construction
may be used, provided that such methods meet the intent of this
chapter and such alternate methods are designed by an architect or
engi-Weer licensed to practice in the State of Texas. Such design
shall be approved by the Building Official.
Sec. 5609. The requirements of this chapter are considered
minimum requirements for safety purposes. Any such structures that
do not meet these requirements shall be considered hazardous and
shall be abated, as provided by Section 203 of this Code.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 70
Revise Appendix Chapter 70 as Follows:
Chapter 70
EXCAVATION AND GRADING
Sec. 7001. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard
life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating grading on
private property.
Sec. 7002. Whenever the Building Official determines that any
existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has
become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adverse-
ly affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage
channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill
is located, or other person or agent in control of said property,
upon receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, shall
within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excava-
tion or embankment so as to eliminate the hazard and be in conform-
ance with the requirements of this code.
Sec. 7003 (a) General. Unless otherwise recommended in the
approved soil engineering report, fills shall conform to the provi-
sions of this section.
(b) Fill location. Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural
slopes steeper than two to one.
(c) Compaction. All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of 90
percent of maximum density as determined by U.B.C. Standard
No. 70-1. Field density shall be determined in accordance with
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U.B.C. Standard No. 70-2 or equivalent as approved by the
Building Official.
(d) Slope. The slope of fill surfaces shall be no steeper than is
safe than the intended use. Fill slopes shall be no steeper than
two horizontal to one vertical.
Sec. 7004 through 7015 deleted.
III. THE 1982 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS
(EXHIBIT "B") IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
AS FOLLOWS:
U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 38-1
Amend U.B.C. Standard No. 38-1 to read as follows:
UNIFORM BUILDING CODB STANDARD NO. 38-1
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
See Sections 1807(c), 3801(d), 3802(g) and Appendix Sections
206 (b) , 71 3 (a) and 1 108 (b) , Un iform Building Code; and Sections
10.308(d); 1Q.309(g), Exception 2; 79.201(e), Item No. 3(i) and
(ii); 79.201 (e), Item No. 4(i); 79.203 (a); 79.204 (b); 79.301 (d)
and 79.506 (c), Uniform Fire Code.
SECTION 38.101
Adoption of NFPA Standard
Sec. 38.1A1 Except for the limitations, deletions,
modifications or amendments set forth in Section 38.102 of this
standard, the installation of sprinkler systems required by the
Uniform Building Code shall be in accordance with the Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13-1983 published by the
National Fire Protection Association, copyright 1983, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at length herein.
SECTION 38.102
Amendments
Sec. 38.102. The National Fire Protection Association standard
adopted by Section 38.101 applies to the selection, installation,
inspection, maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems, except as
follows:
1. SEC. 1-1 is amended by deleting the note.
2. SEC. 1-2 is deleted.
3. SEC. 1-3 is amended by revising the definition of
"Authority Having Jurisdiction" to read as follows"
The "authority having jurisdiction" is the building official.
The definitions of "Approved" and "Listed" shall be as set
forth in the Uniform Building Code.
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SEC. 1-3 is further amended by deleting the definitions of
the words "Should" and "Standard", by deleting the note
following the definition of "Sprinkler System", and by
adding definitions 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 this standard, or his duly authorized
representative.
"Fire Chief" is the Chief of the Fire Department or
his duly authorized representative.
4. SEC. 1-4 is deleted.
5. SEC. 1-7 is amended to read as follows:
1-7 Classification of Occupancies.
1-7.1 for the purpose of determining the level of
protection to be provided by required sprinkler system
installation, the building official shall classify the use
of each building or portion thereof as a Light Hazard; an
Ordinary Hazard, Group 1, 2 or 3 Occupancy; or an Extra
Hazard, Group 1 or 2 Occupancy, as defined in this
section.
Any use not specifically mentioned or about which there is
any doubt shall be included in the classification which it
most nearly resembles based on the life and fire hazard.
For high-piled stock, see the Uniform Fire Code.
1-7.2 Light Hazard Occupancies.
1-7.2 Light Hazard Occupancies are users where the
quantity or combustibility, or both, of contents is low
and fires of low rates of heat release are expected.
Light Hazard
Churches
Clubs
Occupancies include uses such as:
Eaves and overhangs, if combustible
no combustibles beneath
Educational
Hospitals
Institutional
Libraries, except large stack rooms
Museums
Nursing or convalescent homes
Office, including data processing
Residential
Restaurant seating areas
Theaters and auditoriums excluding
sceniams
Unused attics
1-7.3 Ordinary Hazard Occupancies.
1-7.3 Ordinary
combustibility
moderate, stock
and fires wit
expected.
Ordinary Hazard
Automobile
Bakeries
construction with
stages and pro-
Hazard Group 1 Occupancies are uses where
is low, quantities of combustibles are
piles of combustibles do not exceed 8 feet
h moderate rates of heat release are
Group 1 Occupancies include uses such as:
parking garages
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Beverage manufacturing
Canneries
Dairy products manufacturing and processing
Electronic plants
Glass and glass products manufacturing
Laundries
Restaurant service areas
1-7.3.2 Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies are uses
where the quantity and combustibility of contents are
moderate, stock piles do not exceed 12 feet in height and
fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected.
Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies include uses such as:
Automobile parking garages
Bakeries
Beverage manufacturing
Canneries
Dairy products manufacturing and processing
Electronic plants
Glass and glass products manufacturing
Laundries
Restaurant service areas
1-7.3.2 Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies are uses
where the quantity and combustibility of contents are
moderate, stock piles do not exceed 12 feet in height and
fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected.
Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies include uses such as:
Cereal mills
Chemical plants -- ordinary
Cold storage warehouses
Confectionary products
Distilleries
Leather goods manufacturing
Libraries -- large stack room areas
Mercantiles
Machine shops
Metal Works
Printing and publishing
Textile manufacturing
Tobacco products manufacturing
Wood product assembly
1-7.3.2 Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies are uses
where the quantity or combustibility of contents, or
both, is high and fires of high rates of heat release are
expected. (Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies shall be
hydraulically designed.)
Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies include uses such as:
Exhibition halls
Feed mills
Paper and pulp mills
Paper processing plants
Piers and Wharves
Repair garages
Tire manufacturing
Warehouses (having moderate to higher combustibility
of content, such as paper, household furniture,
paint, general storage, whiskey, etc., except for
warehouses used for high-piled storage. (See the
Fire Code.)
Wood machining
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1.7.4 Extra Hazard Occupancies.
1-7.4 Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies are uses
where the quantity and combustibility of contents is
very high and dust, lint or other materials othr than
flammable or combustible liquids are present and
rapidly developing fires with high rates of heat
release are expected. (Extra Hazard Group 1
Occupancies shall be hydraulically designed.)
Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies include uses such as:
Combustible hydraulic fluid use areas such as Die
casting and Metal extruding
Plywood and particle board manufacturing
Printing (using inks with below 100F° flash points)
rubber reclaiming, compounding, drying, milling,
vulcanizing
Saw mills
Textile picking, opening, blending, garnetting,
carding, combining of cotton, synthetics, wool
shoody or burlap
Upholstering with plastic foams
1-7.4.2 Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies are uses with
moderate to substantial quantities of flammable or
combustible liquids or where shielding of combustibles is
extensive. (Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies shall be
hydraulically designed.)
Extra Hazard Group 2 Occupancies include uses such as:
Asphalt saturating
Flammable liquid spraying
Flow coating
Mobile home or modular building assemblies (where
finished enclosure is present and has combustible
interiors)
Open oil quenching
Solvent cleaning
Varnish and paint dripping
6. SEC. 1-9.2 is amended as follows:
Add to SEC. 1-9.2 (a):
Add to SEC. 1-9.2 (u):
Add to SEC. 1-9.2 (z):
Change SEC. 1-9.2 (gg):
and current mailing address
and antifreeze system: in
clude NFPA calculations.
with rod sizes, trapeze bar
dimensions and locations of
hangers on piping indicated
"contractor" to "sprinkler
contractor"
7. SEC. 1-10 is amended by changing "Authority Having Juris-
diction" to "Fire Chief"
8. SEC. 1-11.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
1-11..2.2 Leakage Prohibited. The sprinkler system
including inside piping, underground mains, lead-in piping
and common supply piping charges with water shall not
display visible leakage during or after testing.
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9. SEC. 1-12 is revised by substituting the City of Fort Worth
Contractors Materials and Test Certificates.
10. SEC. 2-2.1.1 and 2-2.1.1(x) are amended to read as follows:
2-2.1.1 Occupancy classifications shall be as set forth
in Section 1-7. See Item No. 5 of these amendments.
(a) Table 2-2.1(A) shall be used in determining the mini-
mum water supply requirements for pipe schedule
sprinkler systems in Light Hazard Occupancies or in
Ordinary Hazard Group 1 and Group 2 Occupancies. In
Ordinary Hazard Group 3 Occupancies., Extra Hazard
Occupancies and in highrise buildings, the sprinkler
system shall be hydraulically designed.
11. SEC. 2-2.1.2.2 is amended by adding the following:
"If such pressure is adequate for operation of the hose
stream."
13. SEC. 2-2.1 is amended by adding Sec. 2-2.1.13 to read as
follows:
Sec. 2-2.1.13. For uses which have the potential for
fast-spreading fires due to the presence of lint, combust-
ible residue, combustible hydraulic fluids under high
pressure with ignition sources nearby and similar factors,
the minimum area of operation shall encompass the entire
area likely to be involved in such a fire.
14. Table 2-2.1(A) is amended to read as follows:
s
Table 2-2.1(A) Water Supply Requirements for Pipe Sched-
ule Sprinkler Systems
MINIMUM RESIDUAL
PRESSURE MINIMUM FLOW AT BASE
OCCUPANCY (psi) OF RISER gpm DURATION IN
CLASSIFICATION (See Note 1) (See Note 2) MINUTES
Light Hazard 15 500 30
(See Note 3)
Ordinary Hazard 15 700 60
(Group 1 )
Ordinary Hazard 15 850 60
(Group 2 )
Ordinary Hazard Hydraulic Design
(Group 3) Required
Warehouses Hydraulic design required. For high-
piled stock storage, see Uniform Fire
Code Standard No. 81-1.
High-rise Hydraulic design required.
Buildings
Extra Hazard Hydraulic design required.
Notes: The pressure required at the base of the sprinkler riser is
the residual pressure required at the elevation of the high-
est sprinkler plus the pressure required to reach this
elevation.
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2. When greater flow or higher pressures are re-
quired by U.B.C. Standard No. 38-2, the more re-
strictive requirement shall apply unless the
building is sprinklered throughout whereby only
the sprinkler demand need be met when compliance
with UBC Section 1807 is not required.
3. The requirement may be reduced to 250 gpm in
buildings of noncombustible construction.
15. SEC. 2-2.1.2.5 is amended to read as follows:
2-2.1.2.5 The water supply shall be not less than the
duration set forth in Tables 2-2.1(A) and 2-2.1(B) nor
less than set forth in Uniform Building Code Section
1807(c).
16. SEC. 2-2.1..2.11 is deleted.
17. SEC. 2-3.1.1 is amended by adding paragraph two as fol-
lows:
When the sole water supply consists of a municipal
waterworks connection, the calculated hydraulic pressure
demand for the system from 2-2.1.2 must exceed the
calculated municipal supply by 5 PSI at the calculated
flow demand. Flow tests must be conducted within 12 months
of the date of beginning sprinkler installations and may
be required to be taken at peak hours of water demand when
deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
18. SEC. 2-7.3 is amended by adding SEC. 2-7.3.7 as follows:
2-7.3.7 Fire Department Connections shall be located on a
wall or in a yard adjacent to a fire lane or public
roadway within 300 feet of a fire hydrant unless otherwise
approved by the Fire Chief. Connections shall be placed
between 18 and 48 inches above grade in a location
acceptable to the Fire Chief.
19. SEC. 2-7.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-7.6.1 Hose couplings shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
20. SEC. 3-1.1.1 is amended by adding the exception as fol-
lows:
Exception: Other material approved for specific use
in residential Automatic Sprinkler Systems may be
approved for use in non-residential systems when
approved by both the Building Official and Fire Chief
and when such applications are in light hazard
occupancies and piping is protected in an approved
manner. Such systems must employ fast response
sprinkler heads listed by Underwriters Laboratories
in Section VORO or equivalent.
21. ,S EC. 3-3.1 is amended by changing the last paragraph to
r-ead as follows:
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solid-piled, paletized or rack storage.
22. SEC. 3-8.1 is amended to read as follows:
3-8.1 For sprinklers in storage racks, see Uniform Fire
Code Standard No. 81-1.
23. SEC. 3-8.7 is amended by changing Item (c) to read as fol-
lows:
(c) When a sprinkler system contains a 2-1/2 inch outlet,
the supply shall be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard
No. 38-2.
SEC. 3-8.7 is further amended by substituting the phrase
"U.B.C. Standard No. 38-2" for the phrase "NFPA 14" in
Item (d).
24. SEC. 3-15.1.11 is amended by substituting the phrase
"Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-1" for the phrase "NFPA
231C."
25. SEC. 3-16.2.9 is amended by adding the following sen-
tences:
Residential sprinklers shall be used in any room which
contains a sleeping area and is arranged for use by four
or less occupants. Rooms which contain sleeping areas such
as apartments or hotel/motel, or dormitories for more than
four people such as resting areas in day care centers and
schools, or in institutional occupancies shall be
protected by fast response commercial sprinklers bearing a
Underwriters Laboratories VORQ listing or equivalent.
26. SEC. 3-16.6.2 is amended by changing the second sentence of
the second exception to read as follows:
For situations involving high-piled or rack storage, refer
to Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-1.
27. SEC. 3-17.4.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph as
follows:
Alarm devices, such as water motor gongs, installed
outside of buildings shall be installed as close as
practicable to the fire department connections. Adjacent
to the alarm shall be a sign which states, "When alarm
sounds, call Fort Worth Fire Department, 332-2131," and
which contains the address of the property. The minimum
sign dimension shall be 12 inches.
28. SEC. 3-17.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
3-17.6.1 Electrically operated alarm attachments forming
part of a central station, proprietary, remote or local
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these amendments shall be installed in accordance with
approved nationally recognized standards.
29. SEC. 3-17.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
3-17.5.2 Electrically operated alarm attachments forming
part of a local sprinkler waterflow alarm system may be of
open-circuit type and shall comply with Uniform Fire Code
Standard No. 10-2.
30. SEC. 3-17 is amended by adding a new Sec. 3-17.8 to
read as follows:
3-17.8 Alarm Supervision. When serving more than 100
sprinklers, automatic sprinkler systems shall be
supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote
station service or a local alarm which will give an
audible signal at a constantly attended location.
31. SEC. 4-1.1 is amended by adding a new Sec. 4-1.1.6 to read
as follows:
4-1.1.6 The Authority having jurisdiction shall be
consulted in every case as to location and spacing of
sprinklers for protection of building and contents and for
life safety.
32. SEC. 4-1.2 is amended by redesignating the existing Sec.
4-1.2 as Sec. 4-1.2.1 and adding a new Sec. 4-1.2.2 to
read as follows:
4-1.2.2 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. Sprinklers may
be omitted in rooms or areas as provided in Section 3804
of the Uniform Building Code.
33. 5EC. 4-1..3.5 is amended to read as follows:
4-1.3.5 Standard Mill Construction refers to Type IV
heavy timber buildings in the Uniform Building Code.
34. SEC. 4-1.3.8 is amended to read as follows:
4-1.3.8 High-piled Storage. See Uniform Fire Code.
35. SSC. 4-2.2.2 is amended by substituting the phrase
"Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-1" for the phrase "NFPA
231 and 231C" in the exception.
36. SEC. 4-2.5 is amended by substituting the phrase "Uniform
Fire Code Standard No. 81-1 for phrase "NFPA 231C, Rack
Storage of Materials."
37. SSC. 4-4.8.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
4-4.8.2.3 When floor openings are unenclosed, the floor
openings involved shall be protected by draft curtains in
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combination with closely spaced sprinklers. See Uniform
Building Code Section 1706(a). Exception 2, the floor
openings provided for escalators.
38. SEC. 4-4.8.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
4-4.8.2.4 Stairs enclosed in shafts of combustible or non-
combustible construction shall have sprinklers provided at
each floor landing and beneath the first landing above the
lowest level.
39. SEC. 4-4.9 is amended to read as follows:
4-4.9 Building service chutes shall be protected in
accordance with Uniform Building Code Section 3802(b), Item
No. 2.
40. SEC. 4-4.16.1 is amended by adding a new sentence to read
as follows:
See Uniform Building Code Section 5208 (b).
41. SEC. 4-1.17.3 is amended by deleting the note.
42. SEC. 44.18.1 is amended by changing the sentence "(See
NFPA 96, Standard for Vapor Removal from Cooking Equip-
ment.)" to "(See Uniform Mechanical Code.)"
43. SEC. 4-4.19 is amended by substituting the phrase "see
Uniform Fire Code Standard No. 81-1" for the phrase "see
NFPA 231C, Standard on Rack Storage of Materials" in the
f i•rst sentence.
44. SEC. 8-1 is amended by changing the first sentence to read
as follows:
This chapter de
signed for life
buildings which
Occupancies. It
buildings only,
lered buildings.
als with automatic sprinkler systems de-
safety and fire protection in hig h-rise
are used predominantly for Light Hazard
is intended to cover totally sprinklered
and shall not apply to partially sprink-
45. SEC. 8-2 is amended to read as follows:
8-2 Definition.
High-rise Building is a building having floors used
for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above
the lowest level of fire department vehicular access.
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46. SEC. 8-5.4 is amended to read as follows:
8-5.4 Alarm and supervisory systems in connection with
the sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with
nationally recognized standards.
47. Appendix Chapter D is amended as by deleting SECTIONS D-1-1
and D-2.
U.B.C. STANDARD N0. 38-2
SECTION 38.202
Delete definition of "dry standpipe system" and substitute the fol-
lowing:
DRY STANDPIPE SYSTEM (Class 1) is a standpipe system with a water
supply consisting of a one-inch water fill connection at the top of
the riser to maintain piping normally wet and a Fire Department con-
nection which is equipped with 2-1 /2 inch outlets for use by Fire
Department or trained personnel.
EXCEPTION: Dry Standpipes are permitted without a water
fill connection when they are located in areas subject to
freezing.
SECTION 38.207 (d)
Add Exception 2 to Paragraph (d) as follows:
EXCEPTION 2: In buildings other than hig h-rise which are
fully equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system which are not equipped with occupant use hose cabi-
nets, only the sprinkler system demand need be provided,
if the fire hose demand can be satisfied by Fire Depart-
ment apparatus.
SECTION 38.208
Add the following paragraph:
Fire Department connections shall be located on a wall or in a
yard adjacent to the fire lane or public roadway within 150
feet of a fire hydrant unless otherwise approved by the Fire
Department. Connections shall be placed between 18 and 48
inches above grade in a location acceptable to the Fire Chief.
SECTION 38.210
Delete and substitute the following:
Sec. 38.210. Outlet pressures shall not be permitted to
exceed 150 pounds per square inch. Where greater pressures may
exist an approved automatic pressure regulating device shall be
installed to restrict pressures to not greater than 150 pounds
per square inch. The pressure regulating device shall not be
externally adjustable for varied pressures."
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U.B.C. STANDARD N0. 38-3
Add a new Standard 38-3 as follows:
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD N0. 38-3
INSTALLATION OF CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
See Section 3801(a), Uniform Building Code; and Section
10.308(a) Uniform Fire Code.
SECTION 38.301
ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARDS
Sec. 38.301 Except for the limitations, deletions, modifica-
tions or amendments set forth of Section 38.302 of this standard,
the installation of stationary centrifugal fire pumps for use in
fire protection systems required by the Uniform Building Code shall
be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Cen-
trifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA 20-1983", published by the National Fire
Protection Association, copyright 1983, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
Massachusetts 02269, as if set out at length herein.
SECTION 38.302
AMENDMENTS
Sec. 38.302: The National Fire Protection Association
Standard adopted by Section 38.301 applies to the selection,
installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of centrifu-
gal fire pumps except as follows:
1. Sec. 1-2.1 is deleted.
2. Sec. 1-7.3 is amended by changing all references of "NFPA
70, National Electrical Code" to "the City of Fort Worth
Electrical Code".
3. Sec. 1-7.8 is amended by:
(a) revising the definition of "Authority Having
Jurisdiction" to read as follows:
The "authority having jurisdiction"is the Building
Official.
(b) deleting the definitions "Should" and "Standard"
and by adding definitions for "Acceptance",
"Building Official" and "Fire Chief" to read as
follows
"Acceptance" is acceptance by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
"Building Official" is the officer or other
designated authority charged with the administra-
tion and enforcement of the standard or his duly
authorized representative.
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"Fire Chief" is the Chief of the Fire
Department or his duly authorized representative.
(c) The definition of "Approved" and "Listed" shall be
as set forth in the Uniform Building Code.
4. Sec. 2-8.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC
Standard 38-1."
5. Sec. 2-9.1 is amended by changing "NFPA 24, Standard for
Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" to
"Nationally Recognized Standards."
6. Sec. 2-9.6 is amended by changing "NFPA 24, Standard for
Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances Section
8-9.3" to "Nationally Recognized Standards."
7. Sec. 2-10.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC
Standard 38-1." and by changing "NFPA 24, Standard for
Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances" to
"Nationally Recognized Standards".
8. Sec. 2-13.3.2 is amended by revising the text to read as
follows: ~
"Hose valve(s) shall have threads as specified in the
Uniform Building Code:
9. Sec. 5-1.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC
Standard 38-1" and "NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation
of Standpipe and Hose Systems, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6" to
"UBC Standards 38-2."
10. Sec. 6-1 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National Electri-
cal Code" to "The City of Fort Worth Electrical Code."
11. Sec. 6-4.1 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code" to "The City of Fort Worth Electrial
Code."
12. Sec. 6-5.3.2 is amended by changing "NFPA 70" to "City of
Fort Worth Electrical Code."
13. Sec. 7-3.6 is amended by changing "NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code" to "The City of Fort Worth Electrical
Code."
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14. Sec. 7-4.1 is amended by changing all references of "NFPA
70, National Electric
l Code" to the "City of Fort Worth
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Electrical Code." .R
15. Sec. 7-4.2 is amended by changing all references of "NFPA
70, National Electrical 'Code" to "The City of Fort Worth
Electrical Code."
16. Sec. 8-5.3 is amended by changing "NFPA 37 Standard for the
Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and
Gas Turbines" to "The City of Fort Worth Mechanical Code."
17. Sec. 11-1 .1 is amended by changing "NFPA°' to "UBC".
18. Sec. 11-1 .2 is amended by changing "NFPA 13" to "UBC
Standard 38-1 ."
19. Sec. 11-2.2 is amended by changing "Authority Having Juris-
diction" to "Fire Chief."
20. Appendix C-1-1 is deleted.
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DATE r REFERENCE SUBJECT Adoption of 1982 Uniform PAGE
DEVELOPMENT .3 NUMBER
12/11/84 G-6179 Building Code ict 2
K~RE ADMINISTR4 lOrl 1
On November 26, 1984, the Building Code'Board of Appeals completed its review
of the 1982 Uniform Building Code and is recomanending its adoption with local
revisions to the Code. The major local amendments are as follows:
1. Sprinklering of all low~rise buildings four stories or more in
height.
` ~ J 2. Sprinklering of apartment buildings three stories or more in height.
3. closure of all stairways in all R-1 occupancies (apartments,
hotels, motels and dormitories).
4. Smoke doors on interior corridors of all R-1 occupancies.
5. Class I flame spread rating (0-25 flame spread) in all interior cor-
ridors of R-1 occupancies.
6. Adoption of atrium requirements (openings through two or more floors
like the atrium in the municipal building).
7. Adoption of major mall shopping center provisions.
8. Retro-active building provisions.
The sprinkler provisions for low-rise buildings four stories or more (excluding
high-rise provisions) are offset in cost by permitting height and area
increases and substituting the one hour rating for types V 1 hr, III 1 hr. and
II 1 hr. It will also permit the reduction of two and three hour ratings on
Type II fire resistive buildings by one hour.
The provision will provide for better fire prevention, as the higher a buildinq
becomes, the more difficult it becomes to fight fires from the exterior. Nbst
Fire Department equipment becanes ineffective because of the heights.
The apartment sprinklering will also be cost effective by allowing height and
area increases and the substitution for one-hour construction. Residential
occupancies (including one and two family residences) contribute to the life
loss as reported by the State of Texas Insurance Bureau.
After the Fanrada Inn fire, the Building Official, with the concurrance of the
Fire Chief, recommended that all R-1 occupancies have enclosed stairways, smoke
doors in interior corridors and Class I flame spread finishes on corridor
walls. If these three items had been required by Code at the time of the
Ramada Inn fire, along with the fire alarms and room detectors, it is very pos-
sible that no lives would have been lost.
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12/11/84 G-6179 Building Code 2 ar 2
The atrium and major mall shopping center requirements are methods of
construction that the Building Code Board of Appeals has adopted as alternate
methods of construction. They are maw being incorporated into the Code.
Harris Hospital and numerous office buildings have been built under these
provisions. The Ridgmar and Hulen shopping centers. have been built under
similar mall shopping center provisions.
The retro-active provisions recommended have been reviewed by a special
committee appointed by the Building Code Board of Appeals. These provisions
apply to both law-rise and high-rise buildings. The special committee con-
sisted of three members representing the Building Owners and Managers Associa-
tion, one rlember of the Building Code Board of Appeals, one member representing
Texas Christian University, and three City staff members. After inspecting two
high-rise buildings and a dormitory building, the comtuttee rec~anended revised
provisions to the Building Code Board of Appeals. These provisions are not as
costly as the former provisions and can still effectively provide for life
safety in buildings within a reasonable cost.. After hearing the reccnmenda-
tions, the Board passed a unanimous rr~otion to recommend these provisions to the
City Council. BOMA., AIA and AGC are maw in accord with these provisions.
The Home Builders' Association of Tarrant County is in opposition to the recom-
mendations of sprinklering three story apartments.
ReccsTQnendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the provisions as recommended by
the Building Code Board of Appeals.
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APP~ROY~D BY
CITY COUNCIL
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CITY MANAGER'S DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL. PROCESSED BY
OFFICE BV [] APPROVED
ORIGINATING I_..I OTHER (DESCRIBE)
DEPARTMENT HEAD• JOe Bilardi. CITY SECRETARY
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT Lester Paige EXt. ~82o ~/i/J~~'
A(~QRted Ordinance Nn ~'"--+""
DATE