HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17049-07-2006ORDINANCE NO. 17049-07-2006
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, APPROVING RESOLUTION NOs. 2006-03-068 AND 2006-06-
207 OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOARD WHICH AMENDS THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD'S CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE
PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION (ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION N0.88-147), AS AMENDED; TO ADD PART 1`~.NE -OIL
AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION AND TO MAKK:E MINOR
REVISIONS TO EXISTING STANDARDS FOR CLARIFICATION
PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS PER DAY FOR ANY VIOLATION
THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 8.F of the Contract and Agreement, as amended, between the City
of Fort Worth, and the City of Dallas, Texas, provides that the Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport Board shall have the power, by a duly adopted order, to adopt and enforce rules and
regulations for the orderly, safe, efficient and sanitary operation of the Airport, and to prescribe
reasonable penalties for the breach of any rule or regulation not to exceed the maximum fines
authorized by state law; and
WHEREAS, Sections 22.082 of the Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 22, Subchapter
D and Section 8.F of the 1968 Contract and Agreement, as amended, provide that such orders by
the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall become effective only upon approval of
the governing bodies of the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas and proper publication; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Board adopted the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution No. 88-147, which
establishes standards for construction and fire prevention to protect the health, safety and welfare
of the public; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2006, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board
passed, approved, and ordered Resolution No. 2006-03-068, which amends the Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport Board's Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution
(adopted by Resolution No. 88-147), as amended, to add Part Nine-Oil and Gas Exploration
and Production and to make minor revisions to existing Standards for clarification purposes; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2006, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board passed,
approved, and ordered Resolution No. 2006-06-207, which approved amendments to Part Nine-
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board's
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 9 of the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, as amended, the Airport Board
has requested that the City Councils of the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas approve its said
Resolution No. 2006-03-068 in order that it may become effective;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That all of the declarations and findings contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
made a part hereof and shall be fully effective as part of the ordained subject matter of this
ordinance.
SECTION 2.
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That Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport Board, a duly certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
is made a part of this ordinance by reference, is hereby approved.
SECTION 3.
That after publication of a substantive statement relating to the contents of Resolution
Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board in a
newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties of Tarrant and Dallas, stating that a
breach of any provision of Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 will subject the
violator to a penalty, and stating that the full text of Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-
I 207 and any attachments to it are on file in the principal ofFce of the Airport Board to be read by
/ any interested party. Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 shall thereafter have the
same force and effect within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as an
ordinance by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth would have in the City of Fort Worth,
and the penalty shall be enforced in the same manner in which penalties prescribed by other
ordinances of the City of Fort Worth are enforced.
SECTION 4.
That the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance and
Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by the valid judgment
or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not
affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this
ordinance or Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207, since the same would have been
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enacted without the incorporation of any unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or
section.
SECTION 5.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance or
Resolution Nos. 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 shall be fined not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) or more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) for each offense relating to
fire safety, public health and sanitation, or the dumping of refuse. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provisions of any other ordinances affecting the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board 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 maybe prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7.
That 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 days in the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Section
52.013.
SECTION 8.
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That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
David Yett, City Attorney
By: (h.~OC~ _~ _
Assistant City Attorney
Date: ~ ~.~ ~94
Adopted: July 18, 2006
Effective: 1,~~ ~~~~~',~
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EXHIBIT A
DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION
AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE CODES
June 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION
SECTION 1 TITLE ....................................................................................................................................... l
SECTION 2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ .1
SECTION 3 CREATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS (BOA) ..................................................................... .2
SECTION 4 COMPOSITION OF BOA ........................................................................................................2
SECTION 5 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ........................................................................................................4
SECTION 6 MEETINGS: QUORUM ...........................................................................................................4
SECTION 7 BYLAWS AND RECORDS .....................................................................................................4
SECTION 8 AUTHORITY AND POWER ...................................................................................................5
SECTION 9 RIGHT OF APPEAL .................................................................................................................5
SECTION 10 AGENDA AND RECORDS ...................................................................................................6
SECTION 11 HEARING ...............................................................................................................................6
SECTION 12 STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ....................................................................................................6
SECTION 13 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED ......................:..............................6
SECTION 14 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIlZE CODE ADOPTED ...............................................................6
SECTION 15 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED ......................................................... ..7
SECTION 16 2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED ........................................... ..7
SECTION 17 2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED ................................................. ..7
SECTION 18 2000 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED ................................................... ..7
SECTION 19 2000 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED ...................... ..8
SECTION 20 REQUIItED PERMITS ......................................................................................................... ..8
SECTION 21 REQUIRED FEES ................................................................................................................ ..8
SECTION 22 LICENSES REQUIRED ....................................................................................................... ..8
SECTION 23 ENFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................. ..9
SECTION 24 SPECIAL ENACTMENT ..................................................................................................... ..9
SECTION 25 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS ............................................................................................ 10
SECTION 26 SEVERABII.,ITY CLAUSE .................................................................................................. 10
SECTION 27 PENAL CLAUSE ................................................................................................................. 10
SECTION 28 SAVINGS CLAUSE ............................................................................................................. 10
SECTION 29 PUBLICATION .................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 3 0 EFFECTIVE DATE .............................................................................................................. 11
PART TWO
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY .......................................................................... l
SECTION 105.1 PERMITS -REQUIRED ....................................................................................................1
SECTION 105.2 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT ...................................................................................1
SECTION 106.1 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS ...........................................................................................2
SECTION 108 FEES .....................................................................................................................................3
SECTION 112 BOARD OF APPEALS .........................................................................................................4
SECTION 113.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES ................................................................................................4
SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 5
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SECTION 403.1 APPLICABILITY FOR HIGH-RISE BUII.,DINGS ........................................................... S
SECTION 412.6 AIRCRAFT FUELING RAMP DRAINAGE AND AIRCRAFT LOADING
WALKWAYS ............................................................................................................................................. .. S
SECTION 412.7 FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT SYSTEMS ................................................................... ..6
SECTION 903.1 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS -GENERAL ................................................... ..6
SECTION 903.2.16 SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY ................................................................... ..6
SECTION 907.2.1.1 FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION - GROUP A OCCUPANCIES ................................. ..6
SECTION 907.2.12 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS -FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ............................................... ..7
SECTION 907.8.2 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS - FIItE ALARM ZONES .................................................... ..7
SECTION 910.3.1.2 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTING IN SPRINI~I,ERED BUILDINGS ....................... ..8
SECTION 910.3.4 CURTAIN BOARDS -WHERE REQUIRED ............................................................. ..8
SECTION 910.4 MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST ............................................................................. ..8
SECTION 1003.2.2.5 POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD ......................................................................... ..8
SECTION 1005.3.2.5 SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURES ............................................................................ ..9
SECTION 1003.2.7 ELEVATION CHANGE ............................................................................................. ..9
CHAPTER 11 ACCESSIBILITY ................................................................................................................ ..9
CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 3002.4 ELEVATOR CAR TO ACCOMMODATE AMBULANCE STRETCHER ................. 10
ADOPTION OF APPENDIX CHAPTER H SIGNS ................................................................................... 10
SECTION H10S.2 PERMITS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIGNS ................................ 10
PART TI3ItEE
FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................ 1
SECTION 103.1 DEPARTMENT OF FIlZE PREVENTION ........................................................................ 1
SECTION l OS.4.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS -SUBMITTALS .................................................... 1
SECTION l OS.6.7 COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS ............................................... 1
SECTION l OS.6.19 FRUIT AND CROP RII'ENING ................................................................................... 1
SECTION l OS.6.31 OPEN BURI~TII~TG ......................................................................................................... 2
SECTION l OS.6.33 ORGANIC COATINGS ............................................................................................... 2
SECTION l OS.6.37 PYROXYLIN PLASTICS ............................................................................................ 2
SECTION 108 BOARD OF APPEALS ......................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 109.3 VIOLATION PENALTIES ................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 307.3.1 BONFIRES ..................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 503.1.1 FIlZE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS -BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES ................. 3
SECTION 503.2.1 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - DIlVIENSIONS ...........................:.................. 3
SECTION S08.S.1 FIRE I3YDRANT SYSTEMS -WHERE REQUIRED .................................................. 3
SECTION 903.1 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................... 4
SECTION 906.1 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -WHERE REQUIRED ....................................... 4
SECTION 907.2 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS -WHERE REQUIRED .......................... 4
SECTION 907.2.1.1 FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION - GROUP A OCCUPANCIES ................................... 4
SECTION 907.4.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES -REQUIRED LOCATION .................................... S
SECTION 907.2.12 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS -FIRE ALARM AND VOICE /ALARM ........................... S
SECTION 910.3.1.2 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS - SPRINKI,ERED BUII,DINGS ................................ 5
SECTION 910.4.3 MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST -OPERATION .................................................. S
TABLE 910.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTS ............................... 6
SECTION 1003.2.2.5 POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD ........................................................................... 6
SECTION 1003.2.7 ELEVATION CHANGE ............................................................................................... 6
SECTION 3301 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS -GENERAL ................................................................. 6
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SECTION 3301.1.3 FIREWORKS ...............................................................................................................7
SECTION 3301.2.4 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY .................................................................................7
ADOPTION OF APPENDIX CHAPTERS ...................................................................................................7
PART FOUR
ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 301.1 CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ..................................................................1
SECTION 404.2 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES .......................................................................................1
SECTION 501.1 SUBMITTAL DOCIJMENTS ...........................................................................................1
SECTION 1003.1 PENALTIES ....................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 11 MEANS OF APPEAL ...........................................................................................................2
PART FIVE
MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 103.1 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL INSPECTION -GENERAL ................................. l
SECTION 106.3.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ................................................................................1
SECTION 106.5.2 FEE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................ l
SECTION 106.5.3 FEE REFUNDS ..............................................................................................................1
SECTION 108.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES ................................................................................................2
SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL ...........................................................................................................2
PART SIX
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 103.1 DEPARTMENT OF PLUMBING INSPECTION -GENERAL .......................................1
SECTION 106.3.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ................................................................................1
SECTION 106.6.2 FEE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................1
SECTION 106.6.3 FEE REFUNDS ..............................................................................................................1
SECTION 108.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES ................................................................................................2
SECTION 312.9 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES..........2
TABLE 403.1 MQIIIVTUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FACILITIES .........................................................2
SECTION 404 ACCESSIBLE PLUMBING FACII.,ITIES ...........................................................................2
SECTION 1106.1 CONDUCTORS, LEADERS AND STORM DRAINS ...................................................2
SECTION 1108 COMBINED SANITARY AND STORM SYSTEM ..........................................................3
PART SEVEN
FUEL GAS CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 103.1 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION -GENERAL .............................................................1
SECTION 106.3.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ................................................................................1
SECTION 106.5.2 FEE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................1
SECTION 106.5.3 FEE REFUNDS ..............................................................................................................1
SECTION 108.4 VIOLATION PENALTIES ................................................................................................2
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SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL ...........................................................................................................2
PART EIGHT
ENERGY CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1 TITLE ................................................................................................................................ l
SECTION 104.1 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 DEFII~ITIONS ........................................................................................................................1
SECTION 108 VIOLATION PENALTIES ..................................................................................................1
SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL ........................................................................................................... l
PART NINE
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................1
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ ..1
SECTION 3 AIRPORT OVERSIGHT ........................................................................................................ ..4
SECTION 4 OPERATOR' S AGENT .......................................................................................................... ..4
SECTION 5 SEISMIC SURVEY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. ..5
SECTION 6 GAS WELL AND DISPOSAL WELL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ..................................... ..5
SECTION 7 PERMIT APPLICATION ....................................................................................................... .. 7
SECTION 8 PERM[TTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ ..9
SECTION 9 AMENDED GAS WELL PERNIITS ..............................:....................................................... 10
SECTION 10 SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF WELL PERMITS .................................................. 11
SECTION 11 PERIODIC REPORTS .......................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 12 BOND, LETTERS OF CREDIT, INDEMNITY INSURANCE ............................................ 12
SECTION 13 SETBACK REQUIl2EMENTS FOR WELLS, DISPOSAL WELLS AND FRAC TANKS. 15
SECTION 14 ON SITE AND TECI-II~TICAL REGULATIONS .................................................................. 15
SECTION 15 SCREENIIVG ........................................................................................................................ 26
SECTION 16 CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 27
SECTION 17 PLUGGED AND ABANDONED WELLS .......................................................................... 28
SECTION 18 TECI~TICAL ADVISOR .......................................................................:..:..:.::..................... 29
SECTION 19 MEANS OF APPEAL .............................................................................:............................ 29
SECTION 20 SEVERABII,ITY CLAUSE ............................................................... 30
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PART ONE -- CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS
RESOLUTION
A Board Resolution creating the Board of Appeals (BOA) of the Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport (the Airport); providing for the selection and term of office of members; providing for
public hearings, meetings and procedures therefore; prescribing the authority and powers of the
Board of Appeals; providing for appeal from decisions of the Building Official and Fire Chief;
providing for a stay of proceedings upon appeal; providing for the adoption of the Building
Code; providing for the adoption of the Fire Code; providing for the adoption of the Electrical
Code; providing for the adoption of the Mechanical Code; providing for the adoption of the
Plumbing Code; providing for the adoption of the Fuel Gas Code; providing for the adoption of
the Energy Code; providing for the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production; making
it unlawful to perform construction work or oil and gas exploration and production without a
permit; making it unlawful to undertake the contracted installation of fire protection, mechanical,
plumbing, irrigation or electrical equipment without a proper license to do such work; providing
for the termination of the Board of Airport Building Code of Appeals; providing that this
resolution shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penal clause;
providing a savings clause; providing for publication in pamphlet form; providing for publication
in a newspaper; and providing an effective date.
SECTION 1
TITILE
This resolution shall be known as the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Construction and
Fire Prevention Standards Resolution, and referred to herein as (this Resolution).
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
It is the specific intent of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board (the Airport Board)
that standards for construction and fire prevention be used for the health, safety and welfare of all
persons at the Airport. The Airport Board finds that construction and fire prevention standards
change from time to time and that these standards should stay current with modern practices of
construction and fire safety. In carrying out these purposes, it is the intent of the Airport Board
that such construction and fire prevention standards be adopted as outlined herein and that a
Board of Appeals (BOA) be given limited authority over matters pertaining thereto. The scope
of the BOA is as set forth below.
It is the intent of the Airport Board that compliance with the construction and fire prevention
standards contained herein is the responsibility of those persons and businesses to which they
apply; and that neither the BOA nor the Airport Board, its members, agents and employees, shall
be liable or responsible for any errors or omissions arising out of the enforcement or failure to
enforce these standards.
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SECTION 3
CREATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS (BOA)
The Airport Board hereby establishes a Board of Appeals (BOA) for the purpose of determining
the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of construction and for
interpretation of these standards. The Airport Board shall adopt construction and fire prevention
standards, which will be applicable throughout the Airport. Construction and fire prevention
standards shall include but not be limited to the Building Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code and Energy Code as may be adopted by the
Airport Board and amended from time to time.
SECTION 4
COMPOSITION OF BOA
The BOA shall consist of seven voting members who shall serve without compensation and shall
be selected in the following manner:
Place 1: An architect, registered to practice as an architect in the State of Texas -The
selection of the architect shall be made alternatively by the Dallas and Fort Worth
Chapters of the American Institute of Architects and shall be confirmed by the
Airport Board. The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Dallas Chapter
and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through
December 31, 1990. Thereafter, terms will be for two years extending from
January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 of even-numbered years.
Place 2: An electrical engineer, registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State
of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of electrical systems for
buildings -The selection of the electrical engineer shall be made alternatively by
the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be
filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport
Board's confnmation of the selection through December 31, 1990. Thereafter,
terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of odd-numbered years
through December 31 ofeven-numbered years.
Place 3: A mechanical engineer, registered to practice as a professional engineer in the
State of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of mechanical systems for
buildings -The selection of the mechanical engineer shall be made alternatively
by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be
filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport
Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31, 1991. Thereafter,
terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years
through December 31 ofodd-numbered years.
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Place 4: A structural engineer, registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State
of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of structural systems for
buildings -The selection of the structural engineer shall be made alternatively by
the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be
filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport
Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31, 1991. Thereafter,
terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years
through December 31 ofodd-numbered years.
Place 5: Afire protection specialist -The selection of the fire protection specialist shall be
made by the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection
Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will
extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December
31, 1991. Thereafter, terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of
even-numbered years through December 31 ofodd-numbered years.
Place 6: A design professional, registered to practice as an architect or as a professional
engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of
facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design
professional for Place 6 shall be made by the Dallas Metroplex Alwnni Extension
Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and shall be confirmed by the
Airport Board. The initial term shall extend from the Airport Board's
confirmation of the selection through December 31, 2005. Thereafter, terms will
be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years through
December 31 ofodd-numbered years.
Place 7: A design professional registered to practice as an architect or as a professional
engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of
facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design
professional for Place 7 shall be made by the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport
Board. The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the
selection through December 31, 2004.* Thereafter, terms will be for two years
extending from January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 of even-
numbered years.
'kSince the selection for Place 7 was made near the end of the year 2004 and
therefore could not be confirmed by the Airport Board until after January 1, 2005,
the initial term for Place 7 was extended to December 31, 2006.
There is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve on the BOA; however, only in
Places 5, 6 and 7 may an individual serve in consecutive terms. Any teen scheduled to end on
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December 31, shall be automatically extended until a successor for that place is selected,
confirmed, and sworn in.
In the event that any professional organization, designated to select a candidate to fill a term on
the BOA, is unable to make such a selection, and the professional organization notifies the
Building Official that a selection cannot be made, then the Building Official shall designate the
unfilled seat as officially vacant, and it shall remain vacant until the next scheduled term for that
seat.
SECTION 5
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Building Official and the Fire Chief or their designated representatives shall be ex-officio
non-voting members of the BOA. The BOA may make recommendations through the Building
Official or Fire Chief to the Airport Board for amendments to the standards accordingly.
The Building Official of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board is the official in
charge of the Building Standards Section of the Energy and Asset Management Department.
The Director of the Department of Public Safety of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Board or his designee is hereby designated as the Fire Chief.
SECTION 6
MEETINGS: QiTORiTM
All meetings of the BOA shall be open to the public except as permitted by law and as is in the
interest of the Airport. Three (3) members of the BOA shall constitute a quorum. to transact
business. Every matter before the BOA for vote shall require for final passage the affirmative
vote of a majority of the members present and voting. The first meeting of the BOA following
its appointment shall be at such time and place as called by the Building Official. Thereafter the
BOA shall hold meetings at such time and place as called by the Chairman or one lawfully acting
in that capacity.
SECTION 7
BYEAWS AND RECORDS
At its first meeting the BOA shall elect one of its members as Chairman, and he shall keep a
record of the proceedings and decisions, and a copy of same shall be filed in the office of the
Building Official. Each year thereafter, following the Airport Board's confirmation of the
composition of the BOA, the BOA shall hold an organizational meeting, at which time it shall
elect a Chairman before proceeding to other matters of business. The BOA shall establish its
own rules of procedure and shall amend them from time to time as it deems necessary. The
Building Official shall serve as Secretary to the BOA.
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SECTION 8
AITTHORITY AND POWER
The BOA shall have the authority and power to:
1. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official of the Building Code, Electrical
Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code and Energy Code. The BOA may
modify in whole or in part or. may affirm the interpretation of the Building Official. The
Building Official shall render a written interpretation within thirty (30) days of a request by a
person who has been aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official. No interpretations shall be
heard by the BOA until the Building Official has rendered a written interpretation.
2. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Fire Chief of the Fire Code. The BOA may modify
in whole or in part or may affirm the interpretation of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall render
a written interpretation within thirty (30) days of a request by a person who has been aggrieved
by a decision of the Fire Chief. No interpretations shall be heard by the BOA until the Fire Chief
has rendered a written interpretation.
3. Approve alternate methods of construction and fire prevention where it is impractical to
meet the adopted construction and fire prevention standards, provided that the BOA fmds the
same degree of suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, sanitation and safety
exists in the alternate method as intended by the standards.
4. Approve new methods of construction and fire prevention not covered by the construction
and fire prevention standards, provided that the BOA fmds the same degree of suitability,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, sanitation and safety exists in the new method
as intended by the standards.
The BOA shall have no power to otherwise limit, modify or change these construction and fire
prevention standards.
SECTION 9
RIGHT OF APPEAL
Any person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by any decision or order of the Building
Official or Fire Chief may appeal such decision or order to the BOA. Every appeal must be in
writing and must be filed in triplicate with the Building Official within thirty (30) days from the
date of the decision or order appealed from. The BOA shall not consider any appeal that is filed
after the thirty (30) day period. Such appeal shall contain appropriate reference to the decision or
order appealed from, as well as the grounds for the appeal.
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SECTION 10
AGENDA AND RECORDS
The agenda for the BOA shall be prepared by the Building Official and shall be posted as
required by law. All records and evidence pertinent to any appeal shall be transmitted to the
BOA and to the aggrieved party prior to the hearing. Records of all appeals shall be kept in the
office of the Building Official. The Building Official shall transmit copies of appeal records to
the Fire Chief.
SECTION 11
HEARING
The BOA shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal and shall give notice of the
hearing in writing to the parties in interest. Parties may appear before the BOA in person, by
agent or by attorney. The BOA shall establish rules for the fair and efficient conduct of the
hearing and the just resolution to an appeal. The BOA shall notify the appellant of its decision.
SECTION 12
STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
An appeal shall stay all proceedings in connection with the decision or order appealed from,
unless and until the Building Official or Fire Chief shall have certified to the BOA after notice of
appeal has been filed that a stay would cause an unreasonable risk of harm to life or damage to
property. Any work done contrary to the order of the Building Official or Fire Chief after filing
an appeal hereunder, pending the determination of such appeal, shall be subject to removal or
repair should the order be affirmed. The cost of removal or repair of the work done shall be
borne solely by the person, firm, company or corporation who was responsible for the work
without consideration of mitigating or extenuating circumstances.
SECTION 13
2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
The Building Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Building Code of the International Code Council,
Inc. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the Building
Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date
hereof.
SECTION 14
2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED
The Fire Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Fire Code of the International Code Council, Inc.
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except as further amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the Fire
Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date
hereof.
SECTION 15
1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED
The Electrical Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 1999 National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection
Association and the 2000 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions of the International
Code Council, Inc. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and together are hereby
adopted as the Electrical Code and form a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
from the effective date hereof.
SECTION 16
2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED
The Mechanical Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Mechanical Code of the International Code
Council, Inc. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the
Mechanical Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the
effective date hereof.
SECTION 17
2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED
The Plumbing Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Plumbing Code of the International Code Council,
In:c. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the
Plumbing Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the
effective date hereof.
SECTION 18
2000 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED
The Fuel Gas Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code of the International Code Council,
Inc. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas
Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date
hereof.
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SECTION 19
2000 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED
The Energy Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code of the International
Code Council, Inc. except as amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted
as the Energy Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the
effective date hereof.
SECTION 20
REQUI[R]ED PERMITS
The following activities shall not be performed within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport unless a permit for such work has first been obtained from the building
official.
1. Construction
2. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
3. Erection or Alteration of Signs
A permit shall not be required for maintenance-related construction work for replacement in
like kind under either of the following conditions:
All of the work is performed by Airport Board personnel, and the cost of the work does
not exceed $50,000.
All or part of the work is contracted by the Airport Board, and the cost of the work does
not exceed $5,000.
SECTION 21
REQUIRED FEES
All construction projects for which construction permits are required are subject to a construction
permit fee and a plan review fee except where otherwise prohibited by law. Permit and plan
review fees shall not be imposed for Airport Board construction projects funded from operating
and maintenance funds or seized funds.
SECTION 22
LICENSES REQUIRED
Contractors providing the following work within the boundaries of Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport shall be licensed respectively for the category of work performed as
regulated by the following:
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28 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, Part 1, Subchapter E, Fire Extinguisher Rules § 34.51 1, Fire Extinguisher
Licenses
28 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, Part 1, Subchapter F, Fire Alarm Rules § 34.611, Licenses
28 TEx. ADMIN. CODE, Part 1, Subchapter G, Fire Sprinkler Rules § 34.710, Certificates of
Registration
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law, TEx. REV. STAT. ANN. art. 8861
with State endorsement for the category of work performed
The Plumbing License Law, TEx. REV. CIV. STAT. Aim. art. 6243-101
TEX. WATER CODE ANN. § 34.001 et seq., Irrigators.
Contracted electrical work regulated by the Electrical Code must be performed under the license
and general control of a master electrician and under the direct supervision of a licensed master
electrician or licensed journeyman electrician. Licenses to perform said electrical work must be
obtained from the City of Dallas or the City of Fort Worth.
SECTION 23
ENFORCEMENT
The Building Official and Fire Chief shall enforce and execute all decisions and orders of the
BOA for which they are respectively responsible. Upon adoption by the .Airport Board and the
City Councils of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, this resolution shall become effective and
shall be enforceable in the municipal courts of a municipality within whose boundaries a
violation occurs.
SECTION 24
SPECIAL ENACTMENT
The provisions of this Resolution and the Codes which are a part hereof constitute a special
enactment in effect only within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport,
and are adopted in recognition of the unique and special requirements connected with the
planning, building, improvement, maintenance, operation, regulation, protection and policing of
the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Neither the Resolution nor the Codes shall be
construed to waive or set aside any provisions contained in any law of the State of Texas.
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SECTION 25
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
This resolution shall be cumulative of all provisions of previous actions of the Airport Board
except where the provisions of this resolution are in direct conflict with the provisions of
previous Board Actions, in which event conflicting provisions of such previous Board Actions
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 26
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Airport Board that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this resolution are severable, and if any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section of this resolution shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality shall not
affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this resolution,
since the same would have been enacted by the Airport Board without the incorporation in this
resolution of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 27
PENAL CLAUSE
Section 8.F. of the 1968 Contract and Agreement, as amended, between the City of Dallas, Texas
and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, provides that the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Board shall have the power, by a duly adopted order, to adopt and enforce rules and regulations
for the orderly, safe efficient and sanitary operation of the airport and to prescribe penalties for
the breach of any rule or regulation not to exceed the maximum fines authorized by state law.
State law currently authorizes fines of up to $500 for all violations of the airport's rules and
regulations, except for those violations relating to fire safety, public health and sanitation, or the
dumping of refuse, for which the maximum fine is $2,000, and except when another fine is fixed
by state law. Each day that a violation is .permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 28
SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and remedies of the Airport Board are expressly saved as to any and all violations of
the provisions of the Building Code, the Fire Code or any other codes affecting construction or
fire prevention which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this resolution and, as to
such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in
court or not, under such codes, same shall not be affected by this resolution but may be
prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
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SECTION 29
PUBLICATION
The Building Official is hereby authorized to publish this resolution in pamphlet form for general
distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this resolution as so published
shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof.
The Building Official is hereby directed to publish a caption of this Resolution which
suininarizes the purposes thereof for two (2) days in major newspapers of the Cities of Dallas and
Fort Worth Texas, as authorized by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code'S2.013.
SECTION 30
EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law and it is so ordained.
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PART TWO -BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Building Code as amended herein is the Building Code of
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. References to the International Building Code shall be
construed to reference the Building Code as adopted herein with its local amendments.
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY
Amend Section 103.1 as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created,
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. References to the
department of building safety shall mean the Building Standards Section of the Energy and Asset
Management Department.
SECTION 105.1
PERMITS -REQUIRED
Amend Section 105.1 as follows:
105.1 Required. Refer to Part One, Section 20 for general permit requirements. Any owner or
authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move demolish or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or
replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated
by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building
official and obtain the required permit.
Delete Section 105.1.1, Annual permit and Section 105.1.2, Annual permit records.
SECTION 105.2
WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT
Amend Section 105.2 as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from 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. Refer to Part
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One, Section 20 for general permit requirements and exceptions. Permits shall not be
required for the following:
Building:
1. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar
finish work, when not associated with other construction work or if
installation of such is a replacement in like kind for maintenance or
decorating purposes.
2. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
3. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as
applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep,
do not exceed 5,000 gallons (19,000 L) and are installed entirely above
ground.
4. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and
not including service systems.
5. Swings or other playground equipment accessory to one- and two-family
dwellings.
6. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R-3, as
applicable in Section 101.2, and Group U occupancies.
7. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm)
in height, except in Airport terminal buildings.
The remainder of Section 105.2 shall be unchanged.
SECTION 106.1
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
Amend the first paragraph under Section 106.1 to read as follows:
106.1 Submittal documents. Unless approved otherwise by the building official, construction
documents shall be submitted in eight sets with each application for a permit. The construction
documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of
the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the
building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a
registered design professional. For building construction projects, a tabulation shall be provided
on the cover sheet of the drawings indicating information required under Section 110.3 of this
Code for Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Vehicular parking count and building areas
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tabulated by floor level and occupancy group shall also be included. For all projects, a north
arrow and graphic scale shall be provided for each drawing where applicable.
SECTION 108
FEES
Following Section 108.6, add Table lA -Construction Permit and Plan Review Fees.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES
All construction projects for which construction permits are required are subject to a construction
permit fee and a plan review fee except where otherwise prohibited by law. Refer to Part One,
Section 21 for exceptions. The construction permit fee is based upon the value of all
construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment. Where proposed maintenance work is ihnited to replacement in like kind,
and in the opinion of the Building Official a construction permit fee or plan review fee is not
justified, the Building Official may waive such fees. The plan review fee is an additional fee
equal to 65% of the construction permit fee. The following table shall be used to determine the
construction permit fee. The plan review fee shall be added thereto. These fees shall be paid
prior to the issuance of a construction permit unless other arrangements have been previously
made.
VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE
WORK (Add to these amounts 65% for Plan Review Fee)
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.OOandup $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
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Other Inspections and Fees:
(These fees are payable upon services rendered and receipt of invoice.)
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours ..................................$47.00 per hours
(minimum charge -two hours)
2. Reinspection fees .................................................................. $47.00 per hour'
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ........................ $47.00 per hourL
(minimum charge -one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review for changes, additions or revisions to plans...... $47.00 per hour'
(minimum charge -one-half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections or both......Actual costs2
lOr the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction (Airport Board), whichever is the greatest. This cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
zActual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
SECTION 112
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend Section 112 to read as follows:
Section 112 -Board of Appeals Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution for Board of Appeals.
SECTION 113.4
VIOLATION PENAL7CIES
Add the following sentence at the bottom of Section 113.4:
Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution, Section 27, Penal
Clause.
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SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
Following the defmition of AGRICULTURE BUILDING, add the following defmition:
AIRPORT. Airport is the area within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport.
Following the definition of HIGHLY TOXIC, add the following definition:
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS. See Section 403.1.
SECTION 403.1
APPLICABILITY FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
Amend Section 403.1 as follows: (Exceptions 1 through 5 to remain and add Exception 6.)
403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having occupied
floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire deparhnent vehicle
access.
Exceptions:
6. Train platforms for fixed guideway transit systems in accordance with Section
412.7.
SECTION 412.6
AIRCRAFT FUELING RAMP DF:AINAGE AND AIRCRAFT LOADING WALKWAYS
New Section as follows:
412.6 Aircraft fueling ramp drainage and aircraft loading walkways. Except for references
to airport terminal buildings, comply with NFPA 415, 1997 Edition for aircraft fueling ramp
drainage and aircraft loading walkways.
Exceptions:
1. Attached or adjacent fixed loading walkways, gate houses and similar
structures accessory to airport terminal buildings may be constructed of Type
II-A Construction, provided the floor area of individual structures does not
exceed 500 square feet. An approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be allowed to be substituted for 1-
hour fire-resistance-rated construction. If the automatic sprinkler system
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substitution is provided, exterior walls of such structures shall not be required
to be of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction and openings in such walls
shall not be required to be protected.
2. Canopies over baggage conveyors attached to or adjacent to airport terminal
buildings maybe of Type II-B Construction.
SECTION 412.7
FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT SYSTEMS
New Section as follows:
412.7 Fixed guideway transit systems. Except for existing fixed guideway transit systems
constructed and installed prior to the adoption of this standard or new additions thereto, fixed
guideway transit systems shall comply with NFPA 130, 2000 Edition.
SECTION 903.1
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS -GENERAL
Amend Section 903.1 to read as follows:
903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section. Water supply as
required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the
respective standards as referenced herein; however, every fire protection system shall be
designed with 15 psi margin of safety.
SECTION 903.2.16
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY
Add Section 903.2.16 below Table 903.2.15 as follows:
903.2.16 Self-service storage facilities. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all self-storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities having no interior corridors
and having each storage compartment separated by aone-hour occupancy separation.
SECTION 907.2.1.1
FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION - GROUP A OCCUPANCIES
Amend Section 907.2.1.1 to read as follows:
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907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more.
Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more
shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance
with NFPA 72.
Exceptions:
1. Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually
deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose
of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended
location.
2. Where approved by the code official in airport terminal buildings, and where
the fire alarm is monitored directly by the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Board Department of Public Safety, the activation of the fire alarm
notification signal shall be manually initiated by emergency responders.
SECTION 907.2.12
HIGH-RISE ]BUILDINGS -FIRE ALARM SXSTEM
Amend Section 907.2.12 as follows with the exceptions unchanged:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more
than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall
be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm
communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
SECTION 907.8.2
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS -FIRE ALARM ZONES
Amend Section 907.8.2 as follows:
907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings used for human occupancy that have floors located
more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access,
a separate zone by floor shall be provided all of the following types of alarm initiating
devices where provided.
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems.
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SECTION 910.3.1.2
SMOKE AND HCAT VENTING IN SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
Amend Section 910.3.1.2 to read as follows:
910.3.1.2 Sprinldered buildings. Where installed in buildings provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be automatic.
Exception: Areas equipped with an approved ESFR sprinkler system.
SECTION 910.3.4
CURTAIN BOARDS -WHERE REQUIRED
Amend Section 910.3.4 to read as follows:
910.3.4 Curtain boards. Where curtain boards are required by the Fire Code, they shall be
provided in accordance with this section.
SECTION 910.4
MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST
Amend Section 910.4 as follows:
910.4 Mechanical smoke exhaust. Where approved by the building official, engineered
mechanical smoke exhaust shall be an acceptable alternate to smoke and heat vents.
Operation of mechanical smoke exhaust fans shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
SECTION 1003.2.2.5
POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD
Amend Section 1003.2.2.5 to read as follows:
1003.2.2.5 Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall
have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or
exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible
permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Assembly
occupancies within airport terminal buildings are not required to have the occupant load posted
unless required by the Building Official.
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SECTION 1005.3.2.5
SMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURES
Amend Section 1005.3.2.5 as follows:
1005.3.2.5 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405,
each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor surface is located
more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access or more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the level of exit discharge serving such
floor levels shall be a Smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway in accordance
with Section 909.20.
SECTION 1003.2.7
ELEVATION CHANGE
Amend Exception 1 under Section 1003.2.7 to read as follows:
A single step with a maximum height of 8 inches (203 mm) is permitted for buildings
with occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2, and
Groups S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible by Chapter 11. The
door sill elevation may be up to 8 inches (203 nun) above the elevation of the landing
on either or both sides of the door.
CI3APTER 11
ACCESSIBILITY
Replace Chapter 11 as follows:
Except as amended herein, spaces and elements of buildings and facilities shall be designed and
constructed to standards consistent with the Texas Accessibility Standards of the Architectural
Barriers Act, Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes, Effective April 1, 1994, as administered by the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Policies and Standards Division, Architectural
Barriers Section, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711.
Refer to Item 4.1.3(19)(c) in the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and amend as follows:
4.1.3(19)(c) Unisex toilet rooms. Assembly areas shall be provided with one unisex toilet r°oonz
for each instance where the total fixtur°e count (water closets and ur°inals) in a set of nzen and
women's toilet rooms exceeds 20 fixtures. In assembly areas of airpor°t terminal buildings, one
unisex toilet room shall be provided in each instance where the total fixture count (water closets
and urinals) in a set of men and women's toilet rooms exceeds 6 fixtures. The unisex toilet room
shall comply with 4.22 (TAS) and shall be located adjacent to the men and women's toilet rooms,
which ar•e used to determine that the unisex toilet morn is required
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CHAPTER 29
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Replace Chapter 29 as follows:
Plumbing systems and the minimum number of plumbing fixtures shall comply with the
Plumbing Code.
SECTION 3002.4
ELEVATOR CAR TO ACCOMMODATE AMBULANCE STRETCHER
Amend Section 3002.4 to read as follows:
3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher. In buildings four stories in height
or more, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors.
Such elevator shall be of such size and arrangement to accommodate a 31-inch by 88-inch (787
mm by 2235 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by
the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be
less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door
frame.
ADOPTION OF APPENDIX CHAPTER H
SIGNS
Appendix Chapter H -Signs is specifically adopted as part of the Building Code.
Delete Section H101.2. A permit is required for all signs erected within the boundaries of the
Airport.
SECTION H105.2
PERMITS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIGNS
Amend Section H105.2 as follows:
H105.2 Permits, drawings and specifications. Where a permit is required, as provided in Part
One, Section 20, construction documents shall be required. These documents shall show the
dimensions, material and required details of construction, including loads, stresses and anchors.
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PART THREE -FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
.Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Fire Code as amended herein is the Fire Code of Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport. References to International Fire Code shall be construed to
reference the Fire Code as adopted herein with its local amendments.
SECTION 103.1
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Amend Section 103.1 as follows:
103.1 General. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the
direction of the code official. The function of the department shall be the implementation,
administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. References to the department of
fire prevention shall mean the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire Prevention.
SECTION 105.4.1
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS -SUBMITTALS
Amend Section 105.4.1 to read as follows:
lOS.4.1 Submittals. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 106.1 for
submittal of construction documents.
SECTION 105.6.7
COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS
Amend Section 105.6.7 to read as follows:
105.6.7 Combustible dust-producing operations. Combustible dust-producing operations, as
defined in this code, shall be prohibited within the airport.
SECTION 105.6.19
FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING
Amend Section 105.6.19 to read as follows:
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105.6.19 Fruit and crop ripening. Fruit and crop ripening operations using ethylene or other
flammable gases shall be prohibited within the airport.
SECTION 105.6.31
OPEN BITRI'~TING
Delete exception for Recreational fires.
SECTION 105.6.33
ORGANIC COATINGS
Amend Section 105.6.33 to read as follows:
105.6.33 Organic coatings. The manufacturing or application of organic coatings, as defined in
this code, shall be prohibited within the airport.
SECTION 105.6.37
PYROXYLIN PLASTICS
Amend Section 105.6.37 as follows:
105.6.37 Pyroxylin plastics. An operational permit is required for storage or handling of any
amount of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics and for the assembly or manufacture of
articles involving pyroxylin plastics.
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend Section 108 to read as follows:
108 Board of appeals. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution for Board of Appeals.
SECTION 109.3
VIOLATION PENALTIES
Amend Section 109.3 to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution, Section 27, Penal Clause.
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Part Three - Pg. 2
SECTION 307.3.1
BONFIRES
Amend Section 307.3.1 to read as follows:
307.3.1 Bonfires. Bores shall be prohibited within the airport.
SECTION 503.1.1
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS -BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Amend Section 503.1.1 as follows: (Exceptions remain in effect.)
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereinafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this
section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility.
SECTION 503.2.1
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - DIIVIENSIONS
Amend Section 503.2.1 to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 22 feet (6706 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4267 rrirn).
SECTION 508.5.1
FIRE IIXDRANT SYSTEMS -WHERE REQUIRED
Delete Section 508.5.1 including exceptions and substitute the following:
508.5.1 Where required. The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water
supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street
or on the site to be protected or both as required by the fire chief. Fire hydrants shall be
installed at intervals not to exceed 250 feet (76 200 mm) along new roadways, and at
such locations that no part of a building exterior wall is in excess of a hose lay, 300 feet
(91 440 mm) in length from the hydrant.
Part Three -Fire Code Amendments
Part Three - Pg. 3
SECTION 903.1
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Amend Section 903.1 to read as follows:
903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section. Water supply
required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the water supply
requirements of the respective standards referenced in this section; however, every fire
protection system shall be designed with a 15 psi margin of safety.
SECTION 906.1
POR'T'ABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -WHERE REQUIRED
Delete the exception following the list of required locations. There are no exceptions to the
required locations.
SECTION 907.2
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS -WHERE REQUIRED
Add the following two paragraphs after the second paragraph under Section 907.2.
All Group A-3 occupancies, including airport terminal buildings and all other buildings
occupied, operated or maintained by the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall
have a complete and operational fire alarm system designed and installed in accordance with the
DFW Airport Design Criteria Manual.
All buildings, other than those described in the preceding paragraph, hereafter constructed or
moved on to the airport having a total floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet, regardless of
height or occupant load, shall have a complete manual and automatic fire alarm system in
accordance with the provisions of this code and as approved by the fire chief.
Exception: Open parking garages may use other approved means for fire department
notification.
SECTION 907.2.1.1
FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION - GROUP A OCCUPANCIES
Amend Section 907.2.1.1 to read as follows:
907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more.
Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more
shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance
with NFPA 72.
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Part Three - Pg. 4
Exceptions:
1. Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually
deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose
of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended
location.
2. Where approved by the code official in airport terminal buildings, and where
the fire alarm is monitored directly by the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport Board Department of Public Safety, the activation of the fire alarm
notification signal shall be manually initiated by emergency responders.
SECTION 907.4.1
MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES -REQUIRED LOCATION
Amend Section 907.4.1 as follows:
907.4.1 Location. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located not more than 5 feet (1524 mm)
from the entrance to each exit.
SECTION 907.2.12
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS -FIRE ALARM ANTI) VOICE /ALARM
With exceptions unchanged, amend Section 907.2.12 as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more
than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be
provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communication
system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
SECTION 910.3.1.2
SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS - SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
Add the following exception at the bottom of Section 910.3.1.2:
Exception: Buildings equipped with an approved ESFR sprinkler system.
SECTION 910.4.3
MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST -OPERATION
Add the following exception at the bottom of Section 910.4.3:
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Part Three - Pg. 5
Exception: Exhaust fans in buildings equipped with an approved ESFR sprinkler system shall
automatically shunt upon an alarm activation and be capable of reactivation at the discretion of
the fire department.
TABLE 910.3
REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTS
Add footnote "d" to the bottom of the table as follows:
d. When areas of buildings are equipped with an approved ESFR sprinkler system, the required
vent area maybe reduced by 50%, and the distance from vents to walls or curtain boards may
be doubled.
SECTION 1003.2.2.5
POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD
Amend Section 1003.2.2.5 to read as follows:
1003.2.2.5 Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall
have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or
exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible
permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Assembly
occupancies within airport terminal buildings are not required to have the occupant load posted
unless required by the code official.
SECTION 1003.2.7
ELEVATION ClIANGE
Amend Exception 1 under Section 1003.2.7 to read as follows:
A single step with a maximum height of 8 inches (203 mm) is permitted for
buildings with occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2 and R-3 as applicable in Section
101.2, and Groups S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible by
Chapter 11. The door sill elevation may be up to 8 inches (203 mm) above the
elevation of the landing on either or both sides of the door.
SECTION 3301
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS -GENERAL
Add Section 3301- General as follows:
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Part Three - Pg. 6
3301 General. The manufacture and sale of explosive material shall be prohibited within the
airport.
SECTION 3301.1.3
FIREWORKS
Delete Exceptions 2 and 4 under Section 3301.1.3 -Fireworks.
SECTION 3301.2.4
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Amend Section 3301.2.4 as follows:
3301.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued, as required by Section 3301.2, the
applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of
$1,000,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the
payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of
any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The code official is
authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the
location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be
exempt from this bond requirement.
ADOPTION OF APPENDIX CIIAPTERS
The following appendix chapters are specifically adopted as part of the Fire Code.
Appendix B Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution (Except hydrant spacing as required by
Section 508.5.1.)
Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads (except that minimum width of fire apparatus access
roads shall be in accordance with Section 503.2.1 of the Fire Code)
Appendix G Cryogenic Fluids -Weight and Volume Equivalents
Part Three -Fire Code Amendments
Part Three - Pg. 7
PART FOUR -ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 1999 National Electrical Code with the 2000 ICC Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions as amended herein is the Electrical Code of Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport. References to the ICC Electrical Code shall be construed
to reference the Electrical Code as adopted herein with its local amendments.
SECTION 301.1
CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Amend Section 301.1 as follows:
301.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of electrical inspection is hereby
created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The
function of the department shall be to assist the building official in the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this code. References to the department of electrical
inspection shall mean the Building Standards Section of the Airport Development
Department.
SECTION 404.2
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES
Amend Section 404.2 to read as follows:
404.2 Schedule of permit fees. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 108
for fees.
SECTION 501.1
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
Amend Section 501.1 to read as follows:
501.1 Submittal documents. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 106.1
for submittal of construction documents.
SECTION 1003.1
PENALTIES
Add the following sentence at the bottom of Section 1003.1:
Part Four -Electrical Code Amendments
Part Four - Pg. 1
Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution, Section 27, Penal
Clause.
CgIAPTER 11
MEANS OF APPEAL
Replace Chapter 11 with the following reference.
Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for Board of Appeals.
Part Four -Electrical Code Amendments
Part Four - Pg. 2
HANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
PART FIVE - MEC
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Mechanical Code as amended herein is the Mechanical
Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. References to the International
Mechanical Code shall be construed to reference the Mechanical Code as adopted herein
with its local amendments.
SECTION 103.1
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL INSPECTION -GENERAL
Amend Section 103.1 as follows:
103.1 General. The department of mechanical inspection is hereby created and the executive
official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. References to the
department of mechanical inspection shall mean the Building Standards Section, Airport
Development Department.
SECTION 106.3.1
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Amend Section 106.3.1 to read as follows:
106.3.1 Construction documents. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section
106.1 for submittal of construction documents.
SECTION 106.5.2
FEE SCHEDULE
Amend Section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 108 for fees.
SECTION 106.5.3
FEE REFUNDS
Amend Section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Part Five -Mechanical Code Amendments
Part Five - Pg. 1
SECTION 108.4
VIOLATION PENALTIES
Amend Section 108.4 to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution, Section 27, Penal Clause.
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
Replace Section 109 with the following reference:
Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for Board of Appeals.
Part Five -Mechanical Code Amendments
Part Five - Pg. 2
PART SIX -PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Plumbing Code as amended herein is the Plumbing Code of
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. References to the International Plumbing Code
shall be construed to reference the Plumbing Code as adopted herein with its local
amendments.
SECTION 103.1
DEPARTMENT OF PLUMBING INSPECTION -GENERAL
Amend Section 103.1 as follows:
103.1 General. The department of Plumbing inspection is hereby created and the executive
official in charge thereof shall be known as .the building official. References to the
department of plumbing inspection shall mean the Building Standards Section, Airport
Development Department.
SECTION 106.3.1
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Amend Section 106.3.1 to read as follows:
106.3.1 Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 106.1 for submittal of
construction documents.
SECTION 106.6.2
FEE SCHEDULE
Amend Section 106.6.2 to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 108 for fees.
SECTION 106.6.3
FEE REFUNDS
Amend Section 106.6.3 to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee refunds. The building off cial is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Part Six -Plumbing Code Amendments
Part Six - Pg. 1
SECTION 108.4
VIOLATION PENALTIES
Amend Section 108.4 to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution, Section 27, Penal Clause.
SECTION 312.9
INSPECTION ANTI TESTING OF BACI~FLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES
Amend Section 312.9 as follows:
312.9 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies. Inspection and testing shall
comply with 312.9.1 and 312.9.2. These assemblies shall be tested and certified to be operating
within specifications when initially installed and at least annually thereafter by a Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) recognized backflow prevention device tester.
TABLE 403.1
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FACILITIES
Add Public Assembly Areas of Airport Terminal Buildings to Table 403.1.
WATER CLOSETS
(Urinals see
Section 419.2
BATHTUBS/
DRINKIl~tG
FOUNTAINS
OCCUPANCY Mate Female LAVATORIES SHOWERS (See Section 410.1 OTHERS
Public assembly
areas of passenger
1 service
terminals and 1 per 100 1 per 100 1 per 200 --- 1 per 1,000 sink
transportation
facilities
SECTION 404
ACCESSIBLE PLUMBING FACILITIES
Replace Section 404 as follows:
Refer to Part One, Building Code Amendments, Chapter 11 for accessibility standards.
SECTION 1106.1
CONDUCTORS, LEADERS AND STORM DRAINS
Amend to read as follows:
Part Six -Plumbing Code Amendments
Part Six - Pg. 2
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building
storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on 5 inches per
hour rainfall rate.
SECTION 1108
COMBINED SANITARY AND STORM SYSTEM
Delete Section 1108. Combined sanitary and storm sewer systems shall be prohibited within the
airport.
Part Six -Plumbing Code Amendments
Part Six - Pg. 3
PART SEVEN -FUEL GAS CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Fuel Gas Code as amended herein is the Fuel Gas Code of
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. References to the International Fuel Gas Code
shall be construed to reference the Fuel Gas Code as adopted herein with its local
amendments.
SECTION 103.1
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION -GENERAL
Amend Section 103.1 as follows:
103.1 General. The department of inspection is hereby created and the executive official in
charge thereof shall be known as the building official. References to the department of
inspection shall mean the Building Standards Section, Airport Development Department.
SECTION 106.3.1
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Amend Section 106.3.1 to read as follows:
106.3.1 Construction documents. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section
106.1 for submittal of construction documents.
SECTION 106.5.2
FEE SCHEDULE
Amend Section 106.5.2 to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments, Section 108 for fees.
SECTION 106.5.3
FEE REFUNDS
Amend Section 106.5.3 to read as follows:
106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building off cial is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Part Seven -Fuel Gas Code Amendments
Part Seven - Pg. 1
SECTION 108.4
VIOLATION PENALTIES
Amend Section 108.4 to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution, Section 27, Penal Clause.
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
Replace Section 109 with the following reference: Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire
Prevention Standards Resolution for Board of Appeals.
Part Seven -Fuel Gas Code Amendments
Part Seven - Pg. 2
PART EIGHT -ENERGY CODE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 101.1
TITLE
Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. The 2000 International Energy Conservation Code as amended herein is the Energy
Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. References to the International Energy
Conservation Code shall be construed to reference the Energy Code as adopted herein
with its local amendments.
SECTION 104.1
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Amend Section 104.1 to read as follows:
104.1 Construction documents. Refer to Part Two, Building Code Amendments for submittal
of construction documents.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
Amend definition of code official as follows:
CODE OFFICIAL. The building official is charged with the administration and enforcement of
this code.
SECTION 108
VIOLATION PENALTIES
Add new Section 108 as follows:
108 Violation penalties. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution, Section 27, Penal Clause.
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
Add new Section 109 as follows:
109 Means of Appeal. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards
Resolution for Board of Appeals.
Part Eight -Energy Code Amendments
Part Eight - Pg. 1
PART NINE -OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Exploration, development and Production of Gas on the Airport property are activities which
make necessary regulations to establish uniform limitations, safeguards and requirements for
operations related to the Exploration, Drilling, developing, producing, transporting and storing of
Gas and other substances produced in association with Gas within the Airport to protect the
health, safety and general welfare of the public, minimize the potential impact to property,
protect the quality of the enviromnent and encourage the orderly production of available mineral,
and gas resources.
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Part, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section:
Abandonment: means "abandonment" as defined by the Commission and includes the plugging
of a Well and the restoration of the area used during the Production of a Well as required by this
Part.
All-Weather° Har°d Sur face: means a permanent surface that as a minimum is a base course
constructed such that it meets the requirements of the Fire Code, is at least twenty two feet (22')
wide, has an overhead clearance of fourteen feet (14'), drains appropriately, remains water
resistant, is free of litter, debris, weeds, grass or other objectionable materials or objects and is
visibly dust free.
APL• means the American Petroleum Institute.
Berm: means a mound of soil, either natural or man made, used to obstruct a view. The side
slope shall not exceed athree-foot (3') horizontal and aone-foot (1') vertical slope.
Blowout Pr°eventer: means a mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or other device or combination of
such devices, including valves, fittings and control mechanisms connected therewith, which can
be closed around the drill pipe, or other tubular goods which completely close the top of the
casing and are designed for preventing blowouts.
Br°ackish Water: means flow back water used in the fracturing and re-fracturing process.
Building: means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
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Part Nine - Pg. 1
Building Code: as defined in Part Two.
Building Official: as defined in Section 5, Part 1.
Closed Loop System: means a system utilized while Drilling so that reserve pits are not used and
instead steel bins are used to collect all drilling waste.
Commission: means the Texas Railroad Commission and all state rules.
Completion: means the earlier of the date the work is completed for the Drilling, re-drilling or
reworking of a Well and the crew involved in such activities is released or the date the rig is
released.
Der°rick: means any portable framework, tower, mast and/or structure, which is required or used
in connection with Drilling or re-working a Well for the production of Gas.
Disposal Well: means a well drilled for the purpose of disposing of waste generated during the
process of Fracturing.
Dr°illing: means digging or boring a new Well for the purpose of exploring for, developing or
producing Gas or for the purpose of injecting Gas, water or any other fluid or substance into the
earth.
Drill Site: means the immediate area used during the Drilling, re-drilling or re-working of a
Well.
Electr°ical Code: as defined in Part Four.
Emergency Response Plan: means a plan put in place to deal with emergency situations that may
occur at the Drill Site and/or the Operation Site.
Ener°gy Code: as defined in Part Eight.
Explor°ation: means geologic or geophysical activities, including seismic surveys, related to the
search for Gas or other subsurface hydrocarbons.
FEMA: means the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FIRM.• means the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Fire Chief: as defined in Section 5, Part 1
Fire Code: as defined in Part Three.
Fire Department: means the Fire Department of the Airport.
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Part Nine - Pg. 2
Fi°ac Tank: means an enclosed steel tank used to hold Brackish Water.
Fractu~°ing: means the injecting of a substance into a Well or formation so as to cause
underground channels in hydro-carbon-bearing formations to open.
Fi°esh Wate~° Fracing Pit: means a pond, open to the atmosphere, used to hold fresh water for
Fracturing.
Fuel Gas Code: as defined in Part Seven.
Gas: means any fluid, either combustible or noncombustible, which is produced in a natural
state from the earth and which maintains a gaseous or rarefied state at standard temperature and
pressure conditions and/or the gaseous components or vapors occurring in or derived from
petroleum or Gas.
Gas Well: means any Well drilled, to be drilled, or used for the intended or actual production of
natural gas.
Mechanical Code: as defined in Part Five.
Oil: means crude petroleum oil and other hydrocarbons regardless of gravity which are produced
at the wellhead in liquid form and the liquid hydrocarbons known as distillate or condensate
recovered or extracted from Gas, other than gas produced in association with oil and commonly
known as casinghead gas.
Oil Well: means any Well drilled, to be drilled, or used for the intended or actual production of
Oil.
Operation Site: means the area used for development and production and all operational
activities associated with Gas after Drilling activities are complete.
Operator: means, for each Well, the person listed on the Commission's Form W-1 or Form P-4
for a Gas Well or Oil Well that is, or will be actually in charge and in control of Drilling,
maintaining, operating, pumping or controlling any Well, including, without limitation, a unit
operator.
Pei°mit: means any written license granted by the Airport authorizing the Operator to undertake
activity on the Airport.
Plumbing Code: as defined in Part Six.
Production: means the period between Completion of Drilling and the Abandonment of the
Well.
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Part Nine - Pg. 3
Re-Drill: means the Drilling of a new Well located in essentially the same place as an earlier
Well or the re-completion of an existing Well by deepening or sidetrack operations extending
more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the existing Well bore.
Re-wor°king: means re-completion or re-entry of an existing Well within the existing bore hole or
by deepening or sidetrack operations which do not extend more than one hundred fifty feet (150')
from the existing well bore, or replacement of well liners or casings.
Stf°eet: means any street, highway, sidewalk, alley, or avenue.
SWPPP: means stormwater pollution prevention plan.
TCEQ: means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
USEPA: means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Well: means any single hole or bore to any horizon, formation, or strata, for the purpose of
producing Gas and/or Oil from the Airport.
SECTION 3
AIRPORT OVERSIGHT
The Building Official is charged with the administration and enforcement of this part. The
Building Official and the Fire Chief shall have the authority to enter and inspect any Drill Site or
Operation Site to determine compliance with this Resolution and all applicable laws, rules,
regulations, standards or directives adopted by the Airport Board or State. Failure of any person
to permit access to the Building Official or Fire Chief shall constitute a violation of this
Resolution. Additionally, the Building Official or Fire Chief and other Airport officials shall
have the authority to issue any orders or directives required to implement the intent and purpose
of this Resolution and its provisions. The Building OfFcial or Fire Chief shall have the authority
to request and receive any records, including any records sent to the Commission, logs, reports
and the like, relating to the status or condition of any Well necessary to establish and determine
compliance with a Permit. Failure of any person to provide any such requested material shall be
deemed a violation of this Resolution.
SECTION 4
OPERATOR'S AGENT
Every Operator shall designate an agent, who is a resident of the State of Texas, upon whom all
orders and notices provided in this Resolution may be served in person or by registered or
certified mail. Every Operator designating such agent shall within ten (10) days notify the
Building Official in writing of any change in such agent or such mailing address unless
operations within the Airport are discontinued. Failure to do so shall be deemed a violation of
this Resolution.
Part Nine -Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Part Nine - Pg. 4
SECTION 5
SEISMIC SURVEY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A Permit shall be required for all geophysical tests, including but not limited to seismic surveys.
All applications for a Permit to conduct geophysical tests, including but not limited to seismic
surveys, shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval. No geophysical tests shall
begin prior to the issuance of a Permit from the Airport Board. A Permit application shall
include, but is not limited to, the following information:
(a) Operator/applicant name, phone number, fax number, physical address, and e-mail
address.
(b) Detailed mapping of location and extent of the proposed geophysical test.
(c) Detailed explanation of the survey or testing method to be used.
(d) Frequency and strength of all radio frequency (RF) signals.
(e) Under no circumstances may explosive charges, including, but not limited to, the use of
dynamite, be used in any way related to the preparation for and/or conducting of a
geophysical test.
SECTION 6
GAS WELL AND DISPOSAL WELL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
(a) No person acting either for himself or acting as an agent, employee, independent
contractor, or servant of any person shall drill any Well or Disposal Well, assist in any
way in the site preparation, re-working, Fracturing or operation of any Well or Disposal
Well or to conduct any activity related to the production of Gas without first obtaining a
Permit issued by the Building Official in accordance with this Resolution. Such activities
include, but are not limited to, initial site preparation, re-working, Drilling, operations,
construction of rigs, Fresh Water Fracing Pit or tank batteries, Fracturing and
pressurizing.
(b) The Operator must apply for and obtain a Permit for the Drilling of each Well or Disposal
Well. The Operator shall neither apply for nor obtain a "blanket" Permit for more than
one (1) Well. A Disposal Well permit will only be issued for disposal of Brackish Water
from oil and gas exploration and production within the boundaries of Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport property. All Disposal Wells must deposit Brackish Water into the
Ellenberger formation. Brackish Water must be tested for contaminants, and only if the
water is clear of contaminants, will a Disposal Well permit be issued. Each new Well or
Disposal Well established at the ground surface will be considered a new Well or
Disposal Well as applicable.
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Part Nine - Pg. 5
(c) An existing Permit shall not constitute authority for the re-entering and Drilling of a Well
the subject of Abandonment. An Operator shall obtain a new Permit in accordance with
the provisions of this Resolution if the Operator is re-entering and Drilling an abandoned
Well.
(d) When a Pernut has been issued to the Operator for the Drilling, re-entering, activating or
converting of a Well, such Permit shall constitute sufficient authority for Drilling,
operation, production gathering or production maintenance, repair, re-working, testing,
plugging and Abandonment of the Well and/or any other activity associated with mineral
exploration at an Operation Site. An amended Permit shall be obtained before such Well
maybe modified for purposes of re-drilling, deepening or converting such Well to a depth
or use other than that set forth in the then-current Permit for such Well.
(e) Any person who intends to re-work a Well using a Drilling rig or to engage in Fracturing
a Well after initial Completion shall give written notice to, and receive written approval
from, the Building Official. The notice must identify where the activities will be
conducted and must describe the activities in detail, including, but not limited to the
duration of the activities and the time the activities will be conducted. The notice must
also provide the address and twenty-four (24) hour telephone number of the person
conducting the activities.
(f) A Permit shall automatically terminate, unless extended, if Drilling is not commenced
within ninety (90) days from the date of the issuance of the Permit. A Permit may be
extended by the Building O~ciai for an additional ninety (90) days upon written request
by the Operator and proof that the regulatory standards of the requested Permit for such
location have not changed.
(g) Permits required by this Resolution are in addition to and are not in lieu of any permit,
which may be required by any other governmental agency.
(h) No Permit shall be issued for any Well to be drilled within the floodway identified by
FEMA on the most current FIlZM. Wells proposed in the floodplain outside of the
floodway shall comply with the requirements of the Building Official.
(i) No Permit shall be issued for any Well to be drilled that is not in compliance with this
Resolution.
(j) By acceptance of any Permit issued pursuant to this Resolution, the Operator expressly
stipulates and agrees to be bound by and comply with the provisions of this Resolution.
The terms of this Resolution shall be deemed to be incorporated in any Permit issued
pursuant to this Resolution with the same force and effect as if this Resolution was set
forth verbatim in such Permit.
(k) Operator must provide to the Building Official, a copy of all H-5 and mechanical integrity
tests required by the Commission.
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SECTIt)N 7
PERMIT APPLICATION
(a) Every application for a Permit issued pursuant to this Resolution shall be on forms
required by the Building Official, shall include payment of the construction permit and
plan review fees and shall be signed by the Operator, or some person duly authorized to
sign on his behalf, and filed with the Building Official. The application shall include the
following information:
(1) The date of the application and type of Permit requested.
(2) Map showing proposed transportation route and road(s) for equipment, chemicals or
waste products used or produced under the Permit.
(3) Proposed Well name and Well depth.
(4) Name, telephone number, fax number, physical address of individual designated to
receive notice, and, if possible, e-mail address.
(5) Names and addresses of representatives or Operator's agent with supervisory
authority over the Drill Site or Operation Site and atwenty-four (24) hour telephone
number.
(6) Location and description of all improvements and structures within eight hundred
feet (800') of the Well. Such locations and descriptions shall be prepared by a
Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
(7) A site plan of the proposed Drill Site and Operation Site showing the location of all
improvements and equipment, including the location of the proposed Well and other
facilities including, but not limited to, Fresh Water Fracing Pit, Disposal Well,
tanks, pipelines, compressors, separators and storage tanks or storage sheds. All
site plans must include the following criteria:
a. Location of proposed Buildings and structures indicating sizes in square feet.
b. The location and intensity of exterior lighting fixtures.
c. The location of mechanical equipment.
d. Outside storage areas.
e. Curb cut locations.
f. Parking, loading, and maneuvering areas.
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g. The location, materials and dimensions of screening improvements as required.
h. Waste disposal locations.
i. Streets immediately adjacent to the Operation Site.
j. Drill Site and Operation Site plans shall be submitted on a sheet size of 24" x
36" minimum.
k. Airport boundaries where applicable.
1. Date the drawing was prepared with name, address, and phone number of
preparer.
m. North arrow, at a maximum scale of 1:50 immediately adjacent to the Drill Site
or Operation Site.
n. Title Block identifying the Drill Site or Operation Site location.
o. Vicinity location map at 1" = 2000'.
p. Location of 100-year flood limits where applicable.
q. Texas NAD83 State Plane Coordinates for all four corners.
(8) Copy of all reports and permits required by the Commission, specifically including
a copy of the approved Comrriission Form W-l, H-5 and/or P-4.
(9) A description of public utilities required during Drilling and Production.
(10) A description of the water source to be used during Drilling.
(11) A copy of the SWPPP as required by the TCEQ, the USEPA and/or the Airport
Board.
(12) A copy of the determination by the TCEQ of the depth of useable quality ground
water.
(13) A copy of the TCEQ permit.
(14) A statement, under oath, signed by the Operator or designated representative, that
the information submitted with the application is, to the best knowledge and belief
of the Operator or designated representative, true and correct.
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(15) Three copies of a Hazardous Material Management Plan and additionally, all
material safety data sheets for all hazardous materials that will be located, stored,
transported and/or temporarily used on the Drill Site shall be provided to the
Building Official.
(16) Three copies of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement.
(17) Operator shall submit to the Building Official, for review and approval, an
Emergency Response Plan establishing written procedures to minimize any hazard
resulting from Drilling, Completion or producing of a Gas Well. Said plan shall use
existing guidelines established by the Commission, TCEQ, Texas Department of
Transportation, the Fire Code and/or the USEPA. A copy of the Emergency
Response Plan shall be kept on site.
(18) A map showing the location of all underground transmission pipelines.
SECTION 8
PERNIIT'TING PROCEDURE
(a) All Well Permit applications will be filed through the Building Official.
(b) It is the responsibility of the Building Official to review and approve or disapprove all
applications for Pernuts based on the criteria established by this Resolution.
(c) After the filing of a completed application, payment of permit and plan review fees and
remittance of all insurance and security per the requirements of this Resolution for a
Permit, the Building Official will deternune whether the Permit application shall be
approved or denied.
(d) The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to any application for a Permit that is filed
with the Building Official.
(e) If all the requirements of this Resolution are met, the Building Official shall issue a
Permit for the activity for which the Permit application was made.
(f) If the Building Official denies a Permit application, the Building Official shall notify the
Operator in writing of such denial stating the reasons for the denial. The Operator may
cure those conditions that caused the denial and resubmit the application to the Building
Official for approval and issuance of the Permit.
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SECTION 9
AMENDED GAS WELL PERMITS
(a) An amended Permit may be issued for, but not limited to, the following changes in Drill
Site or Operation Site activities:
(1) Re-drilling;
(2) Deepening beyond one hundred fifty feet (150') of the permitted depth;
(3) Site access; and
(4) Locations and/or quantities of equipment as determined by the Building Official;
(b) Applications for amended Permits shall be in writing, shall. be signed by the Operator,
and shall include the following:
(1) A description of the proposed amendments;
(2) Any changes to the information submitted with the application for the existing
Permit (if such information has not previously been provided to the Airport Board);
(3) Such additional information as is reasonably required by the Building Official to
demonstrate compliance with the Permit;
(4) Such additional information as is reasonably required by the Building Official to
prevent imminent destruction of property or injury to persons; and
(5) An amended site plan.
(c) All applications for amended Permits shall be filed with the Building Official for review.
Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant, in which case the Building
Official shall provide a written explanation of the deficiencies.
(d) If the activities proposed by the amendment are not materially different from the activities
covered by the existing Permit then the Building Official shall approve or disapprove the
amendment after the application is filed.
(e) If the activities proposed by the amendment are materially different from the activities
covered by the existing Permit, and do not create a risk of destruction of property or
injury to persons, then the Building Official shall approve or disapprove the amendment.
If, however, the activities proposed by the amendment are materially different and, in the
judgment of the Building Official might create a risk of destruction of property or injury
to persons that were not associated with the activities covered by the existing Permit or
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that were not otherwise taken into consideration by the existing Permit, the Building
Official may require the amendment to be processed as a new Permit application.
SECTION 10
SI7SPENSION OR REVOCATION OI+' WELL PERMITS
(a) If an Operator (or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, or representatives) fails to
comply with any requirement of a Permit (including any requirement incorporated by
reference as part of the Permit), the Airport Board shall give written notice to the
Operator specifying the nature of the failure and giving the Operator a reasonable time to
cure, taking into consideration the nature and extent of the failure, the extent of the efforts
required to cure, and the potential impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
In no event, however, shall the cure period be less than ten (10) days unless the failure
presents a risk of imminent danger to properly or injury to persons or unless the failure
involves the Operator's failure to provide periodic reports as required by this Resolution.
(b) If the Operator fails to correct the noncompliance, the Airport Board may suspend or
revoke the Permit pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution.
(c) No person shall carry on any operations performed under the terms of a Permit issued
under this Resolution during any period of any suspension or revocation of the Permit or
pending a review of the decision or order of the Airport Board in suspending or revoking
the Permit. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the necessary, diligent
and bona fide efforts to cure and remedy the default or violation for which the suspension
or revocation of the Permit was ordered for the safety of persons or as required by the
Building Official or the Fire Chief.
(d) If the Operator does not cure the noncompliance within the time specified in this
Resolution, the Airport Board, upon written notice to the Operator, may notify the
Commission and request that the Commission take any appropriate action.
SECTION 11
PERIODIC REPORTS
(a) The Operator shall notify the Building Official of any changes to the following
information within ten (10) days after the change occurs:
(1) The name, physical address, telephone number, and fax number of the Operator;
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person designated to receive
notices from the .Airport Board (which person must be a resident of Texas that can
be served in person or by registered or certified mail); and
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(3) The Operator's emergency action response plan (including "drive-to-maps" from
rights-of--way to each Drill Site or Operation Site).
(b) The Operator shall notify in writing the Building Official of any change to the name,
address, and twenty-four (24) hour phone number of the person(s) with supervisory
authority over Drilling or operations activities within one (1) business day.
(c) The Operator shall provide a copy of any "incident reports" or written complaints
submitted to the Commission and a copy to the .Airport Board within thirty (30) days after
the Operator has notice of the existence of such reports or complaints.
(d) Beginning on December 31St after each Well is completed, and continuing on each
December 31St thereafter until the Operator notifies the Building Official that there has
been an Abandomnent of the Well and the Operation Site is restored, the Operator shall
submit a written report to the Building Official identifying any changes to the information
that was included in the application for the applicable Permit that have not been
previously reported to the Building Official.
SECTION 12
BOND, LETTERS OF CREDIT, INDEMNITY INSURANCE
(a) General requirements. The Operator shall be required to:
(1) Comply with the terms and conditions of this Resolution and the Permit issued
hereunder.
(2) Promptly clear each Drill Site and Operation Site of all litter, trash, waste and other
substances used, allowed, or occurring in the operations, and after Abandonment or
Completion grade, level and restore such property to the same surface conditions as
nearly as possible as existed before operations as determined by the Building
Official.
(3) Promptly pay all fines, penalties and other assessments imposed due to breach of
any terms of the Permit.
(4) Promptly restore to its former condition any property damaged by the Operator.
(b) Bond, irrevocable lette~• of credit. Prior to the issuance of a Permit the Operator shall
provide the Building Official with a security instrument in the form of a bond or an
irrevocable letter of credit as follows:
(1) Bond. A bond shall be executed by a reliable bonding or insurance institution
authorized to do business in Texas, acceptable to the Airport Board. The bond shall
become effective on or before the date the Permit is issued and shall remain in force
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and effect for at least a period of six (6) months after the expiration of the Permit
term or until there has been an Abandonment of the Well and the Operation Site is
restored, whichever occurs last. The Operator shall be listed as principal and the
instrument shall run to the Airport Board, as obligee, and shall be conditioned that
the Operator will comply with the terms and regulations of this Resolution and all
other laws and regulations. The original bond shall be submitted to the Building
Official.
(2) Letter of Credit. A letter of credit shall be issued by a reliable bank authorized to do
business in Texas and shall become effective on or before the date the Permit is
issued. The letter of credit shall remain in force and effect for at least a period of
six (6) months after the expiration of the Permit term or until there has been an
Abandonment of the Well and the Drill Site or Operation Site is restored, whichever
occurs last. The Airport Board shall be authorized to draw upon such letter of credit
to recover any fines, penalties or costs to remedy assessed under this Resolution.
Evidence of the execution of a letter of credit shall be submitted to the Building
Official by submitting an original signed letter of credit from the banking
institution.
(3) The principal amount of any security instrument shall be fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) for any single Well. After Completion of a Well, the Operator may
submit a request to the Building Official to reduce the existing bond to ten thousand
dollars ($10,000) for the remainder of the time the Well produces without
reworking. During reworking operations, the amount of the bond or letter of credit
shall be maintained at fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If at any time after no less
than a fifteen (15) day written notice to the Operator, the Airport Board shall deem
any Operator's bond or letter of credit to be insufficient, it may require the Operator
to increase the amount of the bond or letter of credit- up to a maximum of two
hundred f fty thousand dollars ($250,000) per Well.
(4) Whenever the Building Official fords that a default has occurred in the performance
of any requirement or condition imposed by this Resolution, a written notice shall
be given to the Operator. Such notice shall specify the work to be done, the
estimated cost and the period of time deemed by the Building Official to be
reasonably necessary for the completion of such work. After receipt of such notice,
the Operator shall, within the time therein specified, either cause or require the work
to be performed, or failing to do so, shall pay over to the Airport Board one hundred
twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of doing the work as set forth in
the notice. In no event, however, shall the cure period be less than thirty (30) days
unless the failure presents a risk of imminent destruction of property or injury to
persons or unless the failure involves the Operator's failure to provide periodic
reports as required by this Resolution. The Airport Board shall be authorized to
draw against any irrevocable letter of credit or bond to recover such amount due
from the Operator. Upon receipt of such monies, the Airport Board shall proceed
by such mode as deemed convenient to cause the required work to be performed and
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completed, but no liability shall be incurred other than for the expenditure of said
sum in hand. In the event there has not been a proper Abandonment of the Well
under the regulations of the Commission, such additional money may be demanded
from the Operator as is necessary to properly plug and abandon the Well and restore
the Drill Site or Operation Site in conformity with the regulations of this
Resolution.
(5) In the event the Operator does not cause the work to be performed and fails or
refuses to pay over to the Airport Board the estimated cost of the work to be done as
set forth in the notice, or the issuer of the security instrument refuses to honor any
draft by the Airport Board against the applicable irrevocable letter of credit or bond,
the Airport Board may proceed to obtain compliance and abate the default by way
of civil action against the Operator, or by criminal action against the Operator, or by
both such methods.
(6) When there has been a proper Abandonment of the Well or Wells covered by said
irrevocable letters of credit or bond in conformity with all regulations of this
Resolution, and in conformity with all regulations of the Commission and notice to
that effect has been received by the Airport Board, or upon receipt of a satisfactory
substitute, the irrevocable letter of credit or bond issued in compliance with these
regulations shall be terminated and cancelled.
(c) Insurance. The Operator must at all times maintain the specific coverages listed below.
(1) Environmental pollution liability coverage. Operator shall purchase and maintain in
force for the duration of the Permit, insurance for environmental pollution liability
applicable to bodily injury; property damage, including loss of use of damaged
property or of property that has not been physically injured or destroyed; cleanup
costs; and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation,
defense or settlement of claims; all in connection with any loss arising from the
insured site. Coverage shall be maintained in an amount of at least one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per loss, with an annual aggregate of at least ten million dollars
($10,000,000).
a. Coverage shall apply to sudden and accidental pollution conditions resulting
from the escape or release of smoke, vapors, fumes, acids, alkalis, toxic
chemicals, liquids or gases, waste material or other irritants, contaminants or
pollutants.
b. The Operator shall maintain continuous coverage and shall purchase extended
coverage period insurance when necessary. The extended coverage period
insurance must provide that any retroactive date applicable to coverage under
the policy precedes the effective date of the issuance of the Permit by the
Building Official.
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(2) Control of Well. The policy should cover the cost of controlling a Well that is out
of control, re-drilling or restoration expenses, seepage and pollution damage as first
party recovery for the Operator and related expenses, including, but not limited to,
loss of equipment, experts and evacuation of residents, in the amount of five million
dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence/no aggregate, if available, otherwise an
aggregate of ten million dollars ($10,000,000). Five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000) sub-limit endorsement may be added for damage to property for which
the Operator has care, custody and control.
SECTION 13
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR WELLS, DISPOSAL WELLS AND FRESH WATER
FRACING PITS
(1) It is forbidden to drill, re-drill, deepen, re-enter, activate or convert any Well or
Disposal Well, the center of which, at the surface of the ground, is located:
(a) Within. six hundred feet (600') from any Building.
(b) Within seventy-five feet (75') of any existing or planned right of way for
street, highway or rail.
(c) Within two hundred feet (200') of any existing potable water well.
(d) The measurement of all distances shall be calculated from the proposed Well
bore or Disposal Well bore, in a straight line, without regard to intervening
structures or objects, to the closest exterior point of the object listed in items a
through c, above. The above calculations shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Land Surveyor.
(2) Fresh Water Fracing Pit, Tank batteries, separators and compressors shall be located at
least three hundred feet (300') from any Street or any Building. The distance shall be
calculated from the closest tank batteries, separators or compressors, in a straight line,
without regard to intervening structures or objects, to the closest part of any Street or
Building.
SECTION 14
ON SITE AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
(a) Abandoned Wells. All Wells shall be abandoned in accordance with the rules of the
Commission; however, all Well casings shall be cut and removed to a depth of at least
three feet (3') below the surface unless the Airport Board agrees in writing otherwise.
No Building shall be built over an abandoned Well. A well marker, with the well
number displayed on it, must be welded to the top of the cut off well pipe.
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(b) Blowout prevention. In all cases, blowout prevention equipment shall be used on all
wells being drilled, worked-over or in which tubing is being changed. Protection shall
be provided to prevent blowout during petroleum or gas operations as required by and
in conformance with the requirements of the Commission and the recommendations of
the American Petroleum Institute. The Operator must equip all Drilling Wells with
adequate blowout preventers, flow lines and valves commensurate with the working
pressures involved as required by the Commission. The Operator must conduct daily
testing of the operation and pressure, providing a copy to the Building Official weekly.
(c) Chemical and materials storage. All chemicals and/or hazardous materials shall be
stored in such a manner as to prevent, contain, and facilitate rapid remediation and
cleanup of any accidental spill, leak, or discharge of a hazardous material. Operator
shall have all material safety data sheets for all hazardous materials on site. All
applicable federal and state regulatory requirements for the proper labeling of
containers shall be followed. Ali hazardous materials and/or special hazards at the Well
sites shall be protected in accordance with National Fire Protection Association
standards, and the Fire Code. Appropriate pollution prevention actions shall be required
and include, but are not limited to, chemical and materials raised from the ground (e.g.,
wooden pallets), bulk storage, installation and maintenance of secondary containment
systems, and protection from stormwater and weather elements.
(d) The following requirements shall apply to all Fracturing operations performed on a
Well:
(1) A watchperson shall be required at all times during such operations; and
(2) At no time shall the Well be allowed to flow or vent directly to the atmosphere
without first directing the flow through separation equipment or into a portable
tank.
(e) Compliance. Operator shall comply at all times with all applicable federal, state and
Airport Board requirements. In the event of any conflicts between the provisions of this
Resolution, and the Commission rules and regulations, the more restrictive provision
shall apply. Whenever necessary to protect health, safety or welfare, the Building
Official or the Fire Chief may direct any Operator to locate, relocate, remove or replace
any Well surface facilities located within a particular Operation Site.
(f) Discharge. No person shall place, deposit, discharge, or cause or permit to be placed,
deposited or discharged, any oil, naphtha, petroleum, asphalt, tar, hydrocarbon
substances or any refuse including wastewater or brine from any gas operation or the
contents of any container used in connection with any gas operation in, into, or upon
any Streets, lots, storm drain, ditch or sewer, sanitary drain or any body of water or any
property of the Airport.
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(g) Drill stem testing. All open hole formation or drill stem testing shall be done during
daylight hours, with adequate advance notification thereof to the Building Official to
enable him to be present during such testing. Drill stem tests may be conducted only if
the Well effluent during the test is produced through an adequate gas separator to
storage tanks and the effluent remaining in the drill pipe at the time the tool is closed is
flushed to the surface by circulating drilling fluid down the annulus and up the drill
pipe.
(h) Drip pans and other containment devices. Drip pans and other containment devices
shall be placed or installed underneath all tanks, containers, pumps, lubricating oil
systems, engines, fuel and chemical storage tanks, system valves, connections, and any
other areas or structures that could potentially leak, discharge, or spill hazardous
liquids, semi-liquids, or solid waste materials.
(i) Dust, vibration, odors. All Drilling and production operations shall be conducted in
such a manner as to minimize, so far as practicable, dust, vibration, or noxious odors,
and shall be in accordance with the best accepted practices incident to Drilling for the
production of Gas and other hydrocarbon substances. All equipment used shall be so
constructed and operated so that, vibrations, dust, odor or other ,harmful or annoying
substances or effect will be minimized by the operations carried on at any Drilling or
production site or from anything incident thereto; nor shall the site or structures thereon
be permitted to become dilapidated, unsightly or unsafe. Proven technological
improvements as identified by the Building Official in industry standards of Drilling
and production in this area may be adopted as they become available if capable of
reducing dust, vibration and odox.
(j) Electric lines. All electric lines to production facilities shall be located in a manner
compatible to those already installed in the surrounding area.
(k) Emergency Response Plan. Prior to the commencement of any Gas or other
hydrocarbons site activities, Operator shall submit to the Building Official an
Emergency Response Plan establishing written procedures to minimize any hazard
resulting from Drilling, Completion or producing of a Gas Well. Said plan shall use
existing guidelines established by the Commission, TCEQ, Texas Department of
Transportation and/or the USEPA. The Emergency Response Plan shall be kept current
with any additions, modifications, and/or amendments concerning all construction-
related activities, natural gas operations and, and/or natural gas production. Updated
plans shall be submitted to the Building Official within two (2) business days. A copy
of the Emergency Response Plan shall be kept on site.
(i) Explosives. Use of explosives within Airport property shall require an Operational
Permit issued by the DFW Department of Public Safety Fire Prevention Office. Use of
explosives will be limited to a single period of time, individual locations and use for jet
perforation of wells.
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(m) Fire prevention; sources of ignition. Firefighting apparatus and supplies as approved by
the Fire Department and required by any applicable federal, state, local law, or the Fire
Code shall be provided by the Operator, at the Operator's cost, and shall be maintained
on the Drill Site and Operation Site at all times. The Operator shall be responsible for
the maintenance and upkeep of such equipment. At a minimum, the Operator shall
provide at each Drill Site and Operation Site at least four portable fire extinguishers, the
size, rating, distribution and maintenance of which shall be in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association Standard #10 and Standard #30. The Fire
Department may require more fire extinguishers based on an evaluation of the hazards
at the individual sites. Each Well shall be equipped with an automated valve that closes
the Well in the event of an abnormal change in operating pressure. All wellheads shall
contain an emergency shut off valve to the well distribution line. Lightning protection
equipment shall be installed as required at every site in accordance with the National
Fire Protection Association Standard 780.
(n) Gas emission or burning restricted. No person shall allow, cause or permit Gas to be
vented into the atmosphere or to be burned by open flame except as provided by law or
as permitted by the Commission. If the venting of Gas into the atmosphere or the
burning of Gas by open flame is authorized as provided by law or as permitted by the
Commission, then such vent or open flame shall not be located closer than five hundred
feet (500') from any Building not used in operations on the Drill Site or Operation Site
and such vent or open flame shall be screened in such a way as to minimize detrimental
effects.
(o) Grass, weeds, trash. Each Drill Site and Operation Site shall be kept clear of high grass,
weeds, and combustible trash.
(p) Lights. No person shall permit any lights located on any Drill Site or Operation Site to
be directed in such a manner so that they shine directly on Streets or Buildings. To the
extent practicable, and taking into account safety considerations, Drill Site and
Operation Site lighting shall be directed downward and shielded so as to both prevent
direct illumination of and minimize glare on Streets and Buildings within six hundred
feet (600').
(q) Muffling exhaust. Exhaust from any internal combustion engine, stationary or mounted
on wheels, used in connection with the Drilling or for use on any production equipment
shall not be discharged into the open air unless it is equipped with an exhaust muffler,
or mufflers or an exhaust muffler box constructed of noncombustible materials
sufficient to suppress noise and prevent the escape of noxious gases, fumes or ignited
carbon or soot. All Fracturing operations shall be conducted during daylight hours
unless the Operator has notified the Building Official that Fracturing will occur before
or after daylight hours, and the Building Official has approved of such procedures.
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(r) Organic solvents. Organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride,
shall not be used for cleaning any element, structure, or component of the Derrick,
drilling rig, platform, and/or associated equipment, tools, or pipes. To the maximum
extent practicable, high flash point Varsol shall be used.
(s) Pipe dope. Lead-free, biodegradable pipe dope shall be substituted for API specified
pipe dope.
(t) Pits. All Drilling and Wells drilled shall utilize a Closed Loop System. The only
permitted type of container open to the atmosphere is a Fresh Water Fracing Pit, which
must be netted at all times.
(u) Private roads and Drill Sites. Prior to the commencement of a1ry Drilling, all roads used
for access to the Drill Site and the Operation Site itself shall be at least twenty-two feet
(22') wide, have an overhead clearance of fourteen feet (14') and shall be an All-
Weather Hard Surface and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code, and to be non-
erodible . In particular cases these requirements governing surfacing of roads may be
altered at the discretion of the Fire Chief after consideration of all circumstances
including, but not limited to, the following: distances from Streets and Buildings;
topographical features; nature of the soil; and exposure to wind. All access roads must
be kept clean and unobstructed at all times.
(v) Signs (Refer to Part 2 for sign permitting requirements).
(1) A sign shall be immediately and prominently displayed at the gate on the
temporary and permanent site fencing erected pursuant to this Resolution. Such
sign shall be of durable material, maintained in good condition and, unless
otherwise required by the Commission, shall have a surface area of not less than
sixteen (16) square feet with contrasting lettering not less than four inches (4") tall
and shall be lettered with the following:
a. Well name and number;
b. Name of Operator;
c. The emergency 911 number; and
d. 24 Hour telephone numbers of two (2) persons responsible for the Well who
maybe contacted in case of emergency.
(2) Permanent weatherproof signs reading "DANGER NO SMOKING ALLOWED"
in both English and Spanish shall be posted immediately upon Completion at the
Operation Site fencing at the entrance of each Operation Site and tank battery or
in any other location approved or designated by the Fire Department. Sign
lettering shall be four inches (4") in height and shall be red on a white background
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or white on a red background. Each sign shall include the emergency notification
numbers of the Fire Department and the Operator, and Well and lease
designations required by the Commission.
(w) Storage of equipment. On-site storage is prohibited on the Operation Site. No
equipment shall be stored on the Drill Site or Operation Site, unless it is necessary to
the everyday operation of the Well. Lumber, pipes, tubing and casing shall not be left
on the Operation Site except when Drilling or Well servicing operations are being
conducted on the Operation Site. No vehicle or item of machinery shall be parked or
stored on any Street, or upon any Operation Site which constitutes a fire hazard or an
obstruction to or interference with fighting or controlling fires except that equipment
which is necessary for Drilling or production operations on the Drill Site or Operation
Site. The Fire Department shall determine whether equipment constitutes a fire hazard.
No refinery, processing, treating or absorption plant of any kind shall be constructed,
established or maintained within the Airport.
(x) Storage tanks. All tanks and permanent structures shall conform to the API
specifications unless other or additional specifications are approved by the Fire
Department. All tanks shall require a Fire Code permit and application must be made
in accordance with the Fire Code. All storage tanks shall be equipped with a secondary
containment system including lining with an impervious material. The secondary
containment system shall be a minimum of three feet (3') in height and one and one-
half (1-1/2) times the contents of the largest tank in accordance with the Fire Code, and
buried at least one foot (1') below the surface. Drip pots shall be provided at the pump
out connection to contain the liquids from the storage tank. All tanks shall be set back
pursuant to the standards of the Cornrriission and the Fire Code. Each storage tank shall
be equipped with a level control device that will automatically activate a valve to close
the Well in the event of excess liquid accumulation in the tank. No meters, storage
tanks, separation facilities, or other above ground facilities, other than the wellhead and
flow lines, shall be placed in a floodway identified by FEMA on the most current
FIRM. Meters, storage tanks, separation facilities, or other above ground facilities
proposed in the floodplain shall be outside of the floodway and shall be subject to
approval by the Building Official.
(y) Swabbing, bailing and purging Wells. No person shall begin the operation of swabbing
a Well without first complying with the provisions of this Section. In swabbing, bailing
or purging a Well, all deleterious substances removed from the borehole shall be placed
in appropriate tanks and no substances shall be pernutted to pollute any surface or
subsurface fresh water. No Well shall be swabbed before a device, commonly known
as a lubricator, has been placed on the flow casing above all outlets or flow lines of the
Well. The lubricator shall be not less in diameter than the flow casing and equipped
with an adequate oil saver or stuffing box at the top. The total inside length of the
lubricator shall be not less than five feet (5') more than the total length of swab and turn
back on swab line. The lubricator shall have a nipple not less than two inches (2") in
diameter nor more than four inches (4") in length, placed not more than six inches (6")
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from the top of the flow line or lines between the gate valve on the flow lines and flow
casings. The nipple shall be provided with a gate valve not less than two inches (2") in
size. All equipment and parts of the lubricator shall be of a type designed and tested to
withstand a pressure of 3,000 pounds per square inch. All pressure tests shall be by the
hydrostatic method.
(z) Tank battery facilities. Tank battery facilities shall be equipped with a remote foam line
and a lightning arrestor system.
(aa) Surface casing. Surface casing shall be run and set to a minimum depth of 1,400 feet
below the surface of the ground or a minimum of 200 feet below the deepest freshwater
zone found in the eight sections adjacent to the Operation Site, whichever is greater,
and in full compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Commission.
Surface casing shall have a centralizer in the middle of the show joint, a centralizer on
the top of the second joint of casing, and centralizers no more than 100 feet apart above
the second centralizer. Surface casing must be new pipe of API grade J or K or higher
grade and have a minimum burst pressure rating of 2,900 psi. In the event a rupture,
break or opening occurs in the surface or production casing, the Operator or drilling
contractor shall promptly report the incident to the Building Official. Immediate action
shall be taken to repair such casing and the repairs shall be witnessed by the Building
Official.
(bb) Valves. Each Well must have a shutoff valve to terminate the Well's production. The
Fire Department shall have access to the Well site to enable it to close the shut-off
valve in an emergency.
(cc) Waste disposal. All permitted waste disposal including, but not limited to, Brackish
Water, shall only be from oil and gas exploration and production sources within the
boundaries of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Unless otherwise directed by the
Commission, all tanks used for storage shall conform to the following: Operator must
use portable closed steel storage tanks for storing liquid hydrocarbons. Tanks must
meet the API standards. All tanks must have a vent line, flame arrester and pressure
relief valve. All tanks must be enclosed by a fence applicable to the issued permit
classification. Drilling mud, cuttings, liquid hydrocarbons and all other field waste
derived or resulting from or connected with the Drilling, re-working or deepening of
any Well shall be discharged into anabove-ground self-contained tank or, after
authorization by the Building Official, a lined pit. All disposals must be in accordance
with the rules of the Commission and any other appropriate local, state or federal
agency. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission and approved by the Building
Official waste materials shall be removed from the Drill Site and/or Operation Site and
transported to an approved off-site disposal facility not less often than every thirty (30)
days. Water stored in on-site tanks shall be removed as necessary. All waste shall be
disposed of in such a manner as to comply with the air and water pollution control
regulations of the Federal Government, the State, this Resolution and any other
applicable requirement of the Airport Board.
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(dd) Watchperson. The Operator must keep a watchman or security personnel on site during
the Drilling or re-working of a Well when other workers are not on the premises.
(ee) Installation of pipelines on, under or across Airport property. The Operator shall apply
to the Airport Board for a Permit to use the Airport for the purpose of constructing,
laying, maintaining, operating, repairing, replacing and removing pipelines. Prior to
installation, the owner of the pipeline shall submit to the Building Official the pipeline
design criteria, including but not limited to, operating pressures, pipeline gradient and
elevation to sea level, location, pipe ASTM grade, pipe manufacturer, pipe wall
thickness, pipeline capacity and volume. Prior to and subsequent to installation of each
segment of new or replacement pipeline, the pipe and pipeline must receive and pass
on-site inspection of compliance with the design criteria and the process of installation.
All new or replacement pipe or pipelines shall be covered and must be at least 48
inches below the existing ground level as verified and approved by the Building
Official. Operator shall:
(1) Not interfere with or damage existing water, sewer or gas lines or the facilities of
public utilities located on, under or across a Street.
(2) Furnish to the Building Official a site plan showing the location of such pipelines.
(3) Design, construct, maintain and operate natural gas pipelines in accordance with
49 U.S.C. 60101, et seq.; 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 191,
Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Annual Reports, Incident
Reports, and Safety-Related Condition Reports; 49 CFR Part 192, Transportation
of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards; and 49
CFR Part 193, Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities: Federal Safety Standards.
(4) Grade, level and restore such property to the same surface condition, as nearly as
practicable, as existed prior to the laying of the pipeline.
(5) If a pipeline becomes unsafe or is not properly maintained, or if any of the
contents escape, the person in control of the line shall unrnediately discontinue its
use and shut off all its contents until the line is repaired.
(6) As mandated by DOT requirements under CFR 192.701, each owner or operator
of a gas pipeline for which a Pernut is required under this Resolution shall have it
surveyed at least twice each year with intervals not to exceed 7.5 months for the
purpose of determining whether it is in safe condition and free from leaks, breaks
or open spaces. The owner or operator shall provide a copy of the leakage survey
report required under DOT CFR 192.706 supported by an affidavit by the person
making the survey to the DFW Department of Public Safety Fire Prevention
Office, within 30 days of completion of the survey. For failure to timely make the
survey and report, or if the report discloses or it otherwise appears that any line is
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leaking, defective or unsafe, the pipeline shall be closed and shut-in until such
time as it is repaired or a proper report is filed.
(7) The location of all new or replacement pipe or pipelines shall be marked by the
owner(s) thereof or by the person installing or operating the pipe or pipeline.
Marker signs shall be placed at all locations where pipe or pipelines cross property
boundary lines and at each side of a Street which the pipe or pipeline crosses. The
top of all marker signs shall be a minimum of four feet (4') above ground level,
and the support post must be sufficient to support the marker sign and shall be
painted yellow or such other color as may be approved by the Building Official.
All marker signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches square and shall be marked as
"Gas Pipe Line". All marker signs shall contain the name of the owner and
operator of the pipeline. It is the joint and severable responsibility of the owner
and the operator of any and all pipelines to maintain the markers in accordance
with this Section.
(ff) Streets. No Permit shall be issued for any Well to be drilled within any Street, and no
Street shall be blocked, encumbered, or closed due to any Exploration, Drilling or
production operations.
(gg) Vehicle routes. Vehicles associated with Drilling and/or production in excess of three
(3) tons shall be restricted to those arterials or routes designated by the Airport.
(hh) Tank specifications for a Gas Well. All tanks and permanent structures shall conform
to the API specifications unless other specifications are approved by the Airport Board.
The top of the tanks shall be no higher than twelve feet (12') above the terrain
surrounding the tanks.
(ii) All Drilling, re-entry and operations at any Well shall be conducted using the best
available technology. All casing, valves, Blowout Preventers, drilling fluids, tubing,
bradenhead, Christmas tree and wellhead connections shall be of a type and quality
consistent with the best available technology. The setting and cementing of casing and
running of drill stem tests shall be performed in a manner consistent with the best
available technology. All persons engaged in Drilling or production operations shall
observe and follow the recommendations and regulations of the API and the
Commission, except in those instances specifically addressed by this Resolution.
(jj) Upon Completion of the Well, the Operator shall provide a copy of the Commission
Completion Report W 15, and certify by affidavit that the Well has been completed
according to good engineering practices. The affidavit shall stipulate the number of
sacks of cement, the class of cement, blended materials, weight of cement in pounds per
gallon, cement displacement pressure, final pumping pressure and whether checkvalves
held the pressure. Commencement and completion times of such operation shall be
stipulated. The affidavit must be completed by a cementing service company and
signed by both the Operator and the cementing service company.
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(kk) No person shall commence any operation to change the equipment of a Well for the
purpose of converting from natural to artificial production of oil and gas, or commence
any operation for the purpose of cleaning, repairing or reconditioning any such Well,
before notifying the Building Official that such operation is to be commenced. No
person shall con~unence such operation unless he receives approval. The Building
Official shall give approval for converting from natural to artificial production if it
appears that the provisions of this Resolution have been and are being complied with.
(11) In no case shall Gas or air be transported through any pipeline at a working pressure in
excess of 1,000 pounds. If it is necessary to use greater working pressure, a gas or air
booster plant shall be installed not closer than 75 feet from the Derrick floor of a Well
or tank battery and the compressor unit not less than 100 feet from the Derrick floor of
the Well being served. In no event shall more than 1,500 pounds working pressure be
used in flowing a Well by artificial means.
(mm)A pipe used for the transportation of air or Gas ranging from 600 to 1,000 pounds
pressure shall be from two inches (2") to ten inches (10") in outer diameter and shall be
seamless pipe with welded or screwed couplings. Any new or replacement pipe shall
be covered and not less than 48 inches below the regular ground level. These lines shall
be tested before being used and every six (6) months thereafter. The test shall be made
with water and the pipe shall stand a pressure of 2,000 pounds.
(nn) At each Well where air or gas lift is used, there shall be placed on the air or gas lift an
indicating pressure gauge which shall show the working pressure of air or gas delivered
to the Weli at all times. All gauges installed on lines shall be tested and corrected every
six (6) months.
(oo) The Building Official shall inspect all pressure lines in use at any Well or at any project
to ensure that tubing, fittings, equipment or connections are reasonably tight, safe and
free from leaks. If it becomes necessary to change or remove any pipeline, the entire
expense of change or removal shall be borne by the owner of the line requiring repair.
The removal or change shall be made within five (5) days after notice by the Building
Official.
(pp) All pipelines, connections and fixtures installed or used for the purpose of gas
transportation shall be operated and maintained in a safe manner at all times so as to
prevent all leakage or escape of their contents.
(qq) The Building Official shall have the authority to require the immediate shutting in or
closing of any Well if he fords there exists, within a 100-foot radius of any Well, any
Gas or gasoline vapor in a quantity sufficient to constitute, in his sole judgment, or in
the sole judgment of the Fire Chief, a fire hazard. The Well shall remain shut in or
closed in until the hazard and its cause have been remedied.
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(rr) In the event of a fire or discovery of a fire, smoke, or unauthorized release of flammable
or hazardous materials ,the Operator shall immediately report such condition to the
Fire Department.
(ss) Every enhanced recovery or Disposal Well shall be constructed so as to seal the
injection zone from the upper portion of the casing. Cement shall be circulated to the
surface for injection zone casing. The annulus between the casings shall be filled with
a non-corrosive fluid, then sealed and a 1/4-inch female fitting with cutoff valve shall
be attached so that the pressure annulus may be measured by the Building Official by
attaching a gauge with a i/4-inch male fitting. The annulus between the production
casing and the injection tubing shall be pressure tested to a pressure at least 250 psi
greater than the injection pressure proposed for the Well. The pressure testing shall be
witnessed and approved by the Building Official. A copy of all H-5 test reports must be
provided to the Building Official. A pressure shall be maintained in the annulus
sufficient to monitor the fluids in the annulus. Any significant deviation from the
established pressure shall be cause to shut down the Well, and may result in
cancellation of the operating Pernut, until the established pressure can once again be
maintained.
(1) The Permit for an enhanced recovery or Disposal Well shall state the maximum
injection pressure. Exceeding this injection pressure shall be considered a
violation of this Section.
(2) Injection lines for such wells shall be buried to a minimum depth of four feet (4'),
and shall be pressure tested (static) annually at a minimum of 150 percent of the
pressure normally encountered at the injection pump discharge for a period of
hours to be fixed by the Building Official. The Building Official shall be notified
in writing five (5) days in advance of such test and may supervise it. Test results
shall be filed with the Building O~ciai upon completion.
(3) Before performing any down-hole work on an enhanced recovery or Disposal
Well, the Operator shall notify the Building Official at least five (5) days in
advance of performing this work. The Building Official shall witness the
installation of tubing and packer in an enhanced recovery or Disposal Well. The
annulus between the injection tubing and the production casing shall then be
pressure tested to a pressure at least 250 psi in excess of the approved injection
pressure. The Building Official shall witness the pressure testing of this annulus.
The pressure test shall be repeated at least every six (6) months and shall be
witnessed by the Building Official.
(4) The Operator of the well shall submit to the Building Official a monthly report
stating the amount of water injected during the month and the maximum tubing
pressure.
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SECTION 15
SCREENING
(a) Throughout the entire Exploration, Drilling, and production process there shall be
screening improvements (fences, walls, Berms and landscaping) required during each
phase of the process if the Drill Site or Operation Site is visible from a Building or Street,
exclusive of construction roads, haul roads or access roads. Without regard to visibility,
each Fresh Water Fracing Pit that is open to the atmosphere or surface shall be screened.
(1) During Drilling. A temporary chain link fence with all-weather screening fabric at
least six feet (6') in height shall be established around the entire Operation Site to
obscure view of the Drilling activities. A secured entrance gate shall be required.
All gates are to be kept locked when the Operator or his employees are not within
the enclosure. A "Knox Padlock" or "Knox Box with a key" shall be provided to
access the Well site to be used only in case of an emergency.
(2) Completion through Abandonment (production phase). A painted architectural
metal fence shall be required to enclose and visually screen the Well and all
associated equipment. An earthen Berm may also be required. The masonry
walls, Berms, and landscaping shall be in compliance with standard engineering
and design practices and shall meet the following minimum requirements:
a. The painted architectural fence material and design shall be generally
compatible with the design of similar facilities, Building and structures on
andlor adjacent to the site as approved by the Building Official; and
b. Painted architectural fences shall be at least eight feet (8') in height.
(3) Each Fresh Water Fracing Pit shall be surrounded by a temporary chain link fence
with all-weather screening fabric at least six feet (6') in height. A secured
entrance gate shall be required. All gates are to be kept locked when the Operator
or his employees are not within the enclosure. A "Knox Padlock" or "Knox Box
with a key" shall be provided to access the Well site to be used only in case of an
emergency. If the Fresh Water Fracing Pit ;is open to the atmosphere or the
surface, it shall be covered by netting sufficient to inhibit access to the pit by fowl.
(b) Gate specifications. All temporary fences and masonry walls shall be equipped with at
least one (1) gate. The gate shall meet the following specifications:
(1) Each gate shall be not less than twelve feet (12') wide and be composed of two (2)
gates, each of which is not less than six feet (6') wide, or one (1) sliding gate not
less than twelve feet (12') wide. If two (2) gates are used, gates shall latch and lock
in the center of the span;
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(2) The gates shall be of chain link construction, with all-weather screening fabric, that
meets the applicable specifications, or of other approved material that, for safety
reasons, shall be at least as secure as a chain link fence;
(3) The gates shall be provided with a combination catch and locking attachment device
for a padlock, and shall be kept locked except when being used for access to the
site; and
(4) Operator must provide the Fire Department with a "Knox Padlock" or "Knox Box
with a key" to access the Well site to be used only in case of an emergency.
SECTION 16
CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE
(a) Cleanup after well servicing. After the Well has been completed or there has been an
Abandomnent, the Operator shall clean the Drill Site or Operation Site, complete
restoration activities and repair all damage to property caused by such operations within
sixty (60) days.
(b) Clean-up after spills, leaks and malfunctions. After any spill, leak or malfunction, the
Operator shall remove or cause to be removed to the satisfaction of the Fire Department
and the Building Official all waste materials from any property affected by such spill,
leak or malfunction. Clean-up operations must begin irrunediately. If the Operator fails
to begin clean-up within twenty-four (24) hours, the Airport Board shall have the right to
contact the Commission in order to facilitate the removal of all waste materials from the
property affected by such spill, leak or malfunction.
(c) Painting. All production equipment shall be painted and maintained at all times,
including wellheads, pumping units, tanks, and Buildings. When requiring painting of
such facilities, the Building Official shall consider the deterioration of the quality of the
material of which such facility or structure is constructed, the degree of rust, and its
appearance. Paint shall be non-reflective and of a neutral color, compatible with
surrounding uses. Neutral colors shall include sand, gray and unobtrusive shades of
green, blue and brown, or other neutral colors approved by the Building Official.
(d) Blowouts. In the event of the loss of control of any Well, Operator shall immediately
take all reasonable steps to regain control regardless of any other provision of this
Resolution and shall notify the Building Official and Fire Chief as soon as practicable. If
in the opinion of the Building Official or the Fire Chief, a danger to persons and/or
property exists because of such loss of Well control and that the Operator is not taking or
is unable to take all reasonable and necessary steps to regain control of such Well, the
Building Official may then employ any well control expert or experts or other contractors
or suppliers of special services, or may incur any other expenses for labor and material
which the Building Official deems necessary to regain control of such Well. The Airport
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Board shall then have a valid lien against the interest in the Well of all working interest
owners to secure payment of any expenditure made by the Airport Board pursuant to such
action of the Building Official in gaining control of said Well.
SECTION 17
PLUGGED AND ABANDONED WELLS
(a) Surface requirements for the Abandonment of a Well. Whenever Abandonment occurs
pursuant to the requirements of the Commission, the Operator shall be responsible for the
restoration of the Well site to its original condition as nearly as practicable, in conformity
with the xegulation of this Resolution.
(b) Abandonment shall be approved by the Building Official after restoration of the Drill Site
and/or Operation Site has been accomplished in conformity with the following
requirements at the discretion of the Building Official:
(1) The Derrick and all appurtenant equipment thereto shall be removed from the site;
(2) All tanks, towers, and other surface installations shall be removed from the site;
(3) All concrete foundations, piping, wood, guy anchors and other foreign materials
regardless of depth, except surface casing, shall be removed from the site, unless
otherwise directed by the Commission;
(4) If any soil was contaminated, it shall be removed in accordance with local, State and
Federal regulations;
(5) All holes and depressions shall be filled to grade with clean, compactable soil;
(6) All waste, refuse or waste material shall be removed; and
(7) During Abandonment, Operator shall comply with all applicable sections in this
Resolution.
(c) Abandoned Well requirement. The Operator shall fiunish the following to the Building
Official:
(1) A copy of the approval of the Commission confirming compliance with all
Abandonment proceedings under state law; and
(2) A notice of intention to abandon under the provisions of this Section and stating the
date such work will be commenced. Abandonment may then be commenced on or
subsequent to the date so stated.
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(d) Abandonment requirements prior to new construction. A Well Site or Drill Site where
there has been an Abandonment shall meet the most current Abandonment requirements
of the Commission prior to the issuance of any Permit for development of the property.
No structure shall be built over an abandoned Well.
(e) The Operator can only abandon a Well if the Building Official has reviewed and
approved the Abandonment.
SECTION 18
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
The Airport Board may from time to time employ a technical advisor or advisors who are
experienced and educated in the gas industry or the law as it pertains to gas matters. The
function of such advisor(s) shall be to advise, counsel or represent the Airport Board on such
matters relating to gas operations within the Airport as the Airport Board may want or require
and the effect thereof, both present and future, on the health, welfare, comfort and safety of the
public. In the event such technical advisor(s) is (are) employed for the purpose of advising,
counseling or representing the Airport Board relative to an Operator's unique and particular set
of circumstances, case or request relating to this Resolution, then the cost for such services of
such technical advisor(s) shall be assessed against and paid for by such Operator in addition to
any fees or charges assessed pursuant to this Resolution. Prior to the employment of a technical
advisor, the Airport Board shall inform the Operator of the intended scope of work and the
estimated costs and expenses.
SECTION 19
MEANS OF APPEAL
Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for Board of Appeals.
SECTION 20
SEVERABILITY CLAITSE
It is the intention of the Airport that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of
this Resolution are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this
Resolution shall be declaxed unconstitutional or unenforceable by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or unenforceability shall not affect
any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Resolution.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/18/2006 -Ordinance No. 17049-07-2006
DATE: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
LOG NAME: 12DFWCONST&FIR2 REFERENCE NO.: **G-15291
SUBJECT:
Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolutions 2006-03-068
and 2006-06-207, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards to Add Part Nine -Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production and to Make Minor Revisions to Existing Standards for Clarification
Purposes
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance approving Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Board (Airport Board) Resolutions 2006-03-068 and 2006-06-207 which amends
Airport Board Resolution 88-147, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards (Standards) to add Part Nine
-Oil and Gas Exploration and to make minor revisions to existing Standards for clarification purposes.
DISCUSSION:
At its meeting on March 2, 2006 and June 1, 2006 the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board (Airport
Board) approved amendments to Airport Board Resolution 88-147, Construction and Fire Prevention
Standards. Both state law and the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the cities of Fort Worth and
Dallas require that amendments to the Airport Board's resolutions must be approved by the Councils of both
cities. The City of Dallas will consider these amendments on August 9, 2006.
The Airport Board first adopted Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution No. 88-147 on June
7, 1988, in order to establish standards for construction and fire prevention to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the. public. Standards for oil and gas exploration were not included during the original
adoption. The Airport Board has decided to pursue the exploration, development and production of natural
gas on Airport property. Pursuit of these activities necessitate regulations to establish uniform limitations,
safeguards, and requirements for operations related to the above mentioned activities to protect health,
safety, and general welfare of the public as well as minimize the potential impact to property, protect the
quality of the environment, and encourage the orderly production and transportation of available mineral
and natural gas resources. Part Nine -Oil and Gas Exploration and Production was adopted by the Airport
Board in Resolution No. 2006-03-068 to amend the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards to include
regulations on oil and gas exploration and production on airport property.
In addition to new regulations on oil and gas exploration and production, Airport Board Resolution 2006-03-
068 included minor revisions to the Construction and Fire Preventions Standards that clarify existing
standards. Part Nine -Oil and Gas Exploration and Production was adopted by the Airport Board in
Resolution No. 2006-03-068 to amend the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards to include
regulations on oil and gas exploration and production on airport property. The Airport Board further
amended Part Nine -Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Resolution No. 2006-06-207.
The resolution approved by the Airport Board is in furtherance of the Strategic Imperative of the Airport
Board to create a safe environment for the airport's employees, tenants and guests.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
David Yett (7623)
Sarah Fullenwider (7619)
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