HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0168) 2021_IEBC (Technical) - Final.pdfORDINANCE NUMBER
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FORT WORTH EXISTING BUILDING CODE,
BY ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 7-431, 7-432, 7-433, AND 7-434
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015); REGULATING THE
REPAIR, ALTERATION, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY ADDITION AND
RELOCATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Article XI, Existing Building Code, Section 7-431 of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (2015) is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7-431. THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.
(a) The Existing Building Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and
amended to conform, with certain exceptions as specified below, to the 2021 edition of the
International Existing Building Code of the International Code Council (ICC), and the same
as amended is hereby adopted as the City's Existing Building Code.
(b) One (1) copy of the 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code,
marked Exhibit "A", is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the Office of the
City Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(c) The provisions of the Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Fire Code, and Plumbing Code, as adopted elsewhere, shall be used as part
of this code for any provision, requirement or method that does not exist in this code.
(d) Any Errata corrections published by the International Code Council for the 2021
International Existing Building Code, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this
code.
SECTION 2.
That Section 7-432 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015) is added to read as
follows:
Sec. 7-432. Amendments
The 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(a) Chapter 1 "SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION" of the 2021 International Existing
Building Code is hereby deleted is hereby deleted and the Administrative and
Enforcement provision of this Code shall be governed by the Fort Worth Building
Administrative Code.
(b) The remaining sections of the 2021 International Existing Building Code are
hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 2 — DEFINITIONS
IEBC SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
*IEBC Section 202; definitions are changed and new definitions are added to read as
follows:
BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted
by this jurisdiction.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. AM of the following shall be considered as a change of
occupancy where the current International Building Code requires a greater degree of safety,
accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation
than is existing in the current building or structure:
1. Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure.
2. Any change in the purpose of, or a change in the level of activity within, a building_or
structure.
3. A change of use.
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The definition shall also apply to the usage of the surrounding site and access to and from the
building structure or site, as necessary to achieve the purpose of this code, and to obtain
compliance with other codes and ordinances of this jurisdiction
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CHANGE OF USE. A change in the use of a building or a portion of a building, within the
same group classification, or from one zoning use category to another, for which there is a
change in application of the code requirements.
ELECTRICAL CODE. Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction. For the purpose of this code, all references to NFPA 70 shall be
assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined herein.
ENERGY CODE. Energy Code shall mean the International Energy Conservation Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code, shall
mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this jurisdiction.
EXISTING BUILDING. ^ building eeete prior- to the date of adoption of the appfop *�
eede Or- one for- w-hnehh a legal btti dingermit has been issued. A building or space
constructed under a code edition which is at least two code adoption cycles preceding the
currently adopted Fort Worth Building Code (prior to April 1, 2011E
A building or space that had its most recent permit application submitted to and approved by
the authority having_ jurisdiction under a code edition which is at least two code adoption
cycles preceding the currently adopted Fort Worth Building Code (prior to April 1, 2011),
A building or space that is undergoingachange of occupancy or purpose.
EXISTING STRUCTURE. A structure constructed under a code edition which is at least
two code adoption cycles preceding the currently adopted Fort Worth BuildingCode ode (prior to
April 1, 2011),
A structure that had its most recent permit application submitted to and approved by the
authority having jurisdiction under a code edition which is at least two code adoption cycles
preceding the currently adopted Fort Worth Building Code ode (prior to April 1, 2011
A structure that is undergoingachange of occupancy or purpose.
FORT WORTH BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. The Fort Worth
Administrative code containing the administrative, organizational, and enforcement rules and
regulations for the Fort Worth Building, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical,
Electrical, Sign and Existing Building codes.
PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plumbing Code and the
International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. The term "Plumbing Code"
applies to both codes as one combined code.
PLUMBING SYSTEM. For the purpose of using this code, as adopted, shall mean:
Includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, supports and
appurtenances; water -treating or water -using equipment; soil, waste and vent pipes; sanitary
drains, storm sewers and building sewers to an approved point of disposal, in addition to their
respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premise.
RESIDENTIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
TECHNICAL CODES. The Fort Worth Building, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel Gas,
Mechanical, Electrical, Sign, and Existing Building codes which regulate the construction,
alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
CHAPTER 3 — PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS
SECTION 306
ACCESSIBILITY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
*IEBC Section 306.1; add exception to read asefollows:
306.1 Scope. The provisions of Section 306.1 through 306.7.16 apply to maintenance
and repair, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing building, including
those identified as historic buildings.
Exceptions: Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State
registered plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed
to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.
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CHAPTER 4 — REPAIRS
SECTION 401
REPAIRS
*IEBC Section 401.3; change to read as follows:
401.3 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII , Floodplain Provisions of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new
construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including
substantial improvements, and restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures,
shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in
accordance with the provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public
Works.
SECTION 405
STRUCTURAL
*IEBC Section 405.2.6; change to read asefollows:
405.2.6 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII, Floodplain Provisions of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new
construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including
substantial improvements, and restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures,
shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in
accordance with the provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public
Works.
SECTION 406
ELECTRICAL
*IEBC Section 607.1; add a code reference to read as follows:
406.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repair shall be
allowed to be repaired or replaced with like material, in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 70.
CHAPTER 5 — PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD
IEBC SECTION 502
ADDITIONS
*IEBC Section 502.3; change to read asfollows:
502.3 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chanter 7
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings,
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
SECTION 503
ALTERATIONS
*IEBC Section 503.2; change to read as follows:
503.2 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chanter 7
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings,
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
SECTION 504
FIRE ESCAPES
*IEBC Section 504.1.2; change to read asefollows:
504.1.2 Existing fire escapes. Existing fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as
a component in the means of egress in existing buildings only. Existing fire escapes shall
be permitted to be repaired or replaced.
*IEBC Section 504.1.3: deleted:
SECTION 507
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
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*IEBC Section 507.3; change to read as follows:
507.3 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings,
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
CHAPTER 7 — ALTERATIONS — LEVEL 1
SECTION 701
GENERAL
*IEBC Section 701.3; delete and replace with the following_
701.3 Flood hazard areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings,
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
SECTION 702
BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS
*IEBC Section 702.4; add exception #2 to read as follows:
702.4 Window opening control devices on replacement windows. In Group R-2 or R-3
buildings containing dwelling units and one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
regulated by the International Residential Code, window opening control devices complying
with ASTM F2090 shall be installed where an existing window is replaced and where all of
the following apply to the replacement window:
1. The window is operable.
2. One of the following applies:
2.1. The window replacement includes replacement of the sash and frame.
2.2. The window replacement includes the sash only where the existing frame
remains.
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3. One of the following applies:
3.1. In Group R-2 or R-3 buildings containing dwelling units, the bottom of the
clear opening of the window opening is at a height less than 36 inches (915
mm) above the finished floor.
3.2. In one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses regulated by the
International Residential Code, the bottom of the clear opening of the window
opening is at a height less than 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor.
4. The window will permit openings that will allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102
mm) sphere when the window is in its largest opened position.
5. The vertical distance from the bottom of the clear opening of the window opening to
the finished grade or other surface below, on the exterior of the building, is greater
than 72 inches (1829 mm).
Exception:
1. Operable windows where the bottom of the clear opening of the window opening
is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the finished ,grade or other
surface below, on the exterior of the room, space or building, and that are
provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2006.
2. Operable windows with openings that are provided with window fall prevention
devices that comply with ASTM F2090.
*IEBC Section 702.7; change to read as follows:
702.7 Materials and methods. New work shall comply with the materials and methods
requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code,
International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code and National Electrical
Code... {remainder of section unchanged)
SECTION 705
REROOFING
*IEBC Sections 705.6 and 705.7: added to read as follows:
705.6 Maintain existing provisions. When reroofing, or repairing existing roofing, the
installer is required to insure the following items are maintained:
1. Existing roof drains and drainage systems are maintained clear an unobstructed.
When in the opinion of the Building Official the existing drainage systemppears
inadequate, the system shall be re-evaluated and when necessary required to
comply with the provisions for new construction.
2. Fire -retardant requirements are maintained.
705.7 Attic space. Construction of a sloped or flat roof over an existing roof in a manner
that creates an attic or a concealed space shall require the removal of any existing- rig
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material, composed of tar, asphalt or roof insulation, from the newly created attic space.
CHAPTER 8 — ALTERATIONS — LEVEL 2
SECTION 802
BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS
*IEBC Section 802.5.1; change to read as follows:
802.5.1 Minimum Requirements. Every portion of open -sided walking surfaces,
including mezzanines, equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps, and landings a€leor
eh as a b.,', enyor- a leading deek., that is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the
floor or grade below and is not provided with guards, or those in which the exiting guards
are judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
SECTION 803
FIRE PROTECTION
*IEBC Section 803.1; add a sentence at the end to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in this
section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or spaces
bounded by walls capable of resisting the passage of smoke containing the subject work area,
and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then such corridor,
hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular floor level.
*IEBC Section 803.2; change to read as follows:
803.2 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements ofSeetion904.''-�sough 904�. installatien
r-equir-3ements shall be in aeeer-danee with the Internafienal Building Chapter 11 of the
Fort Worth Fire Code.
*IEBC Section 803.2.1 throuLxh 803.2. 6: delete
*IEBC Section 803.3; change to read as follows:
803.3 Standpipes. Standpipes shall be required as specified in Chapter 11 of the Fort
Worth Fire Code. Whe fe the work area ineludes exits or ffid r-s shared by more than one
tenant and is loeated more than 50 feet above or- below the lowest level of fire
Exceptions: {deleted}
*IEBC Section 803.4; change to read as follows:
803.4 Fire alarm and detection. Fire alarm systems shall be required as specified in
Chapter 11 of the Fort Worth Fire Code. An appfffed fire .,1.,,..,, system shall be installed
,a, nee with Se do 903.2 and is eonfiected t the btt ldi fro .,1.,,-.,,
system, automatie he -Pit deate-etiofl shall not be
*IEBC Sections 803.4.1 through 803.4.2; delete
SECTION 804
MEANS OF EGRESS
*IEBC Section 804.2; delete Exception # I and change to read asefollows:
804.2 General. The means of egress shall comply with the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
4-. Where the work area and means of egress seB4-- it eoffTlies with NFPA
1. Means of egress conforming to the requirements of the building code under
which the building was constructed shall be considered compliant means of
egress if, in the opinion of the code official, they do not constitute a distinct
hazard to life.
*IEBC Section 804.4.1.2; changed to read as follows:
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804.4.1.2 Fire escapes required. For other than Group I-2, where more than
one exit is required an existing ^r newly eonstmeted fire escape complying with
section 804.4.1.2.1 shall be accepted as providing one of the required means of
egress.
*IEBC Section 804.4.1.2.1; delete exception #3 and change to read as follows:
804.4.1.2.1 Fire escape access and details. Fire escapes shall comply with
all of the following requirements:
1. (unchanged)
2. Access to ne fire escapes shall be through a door ... (remainder
unchanged)
3. Delete
4. 3.... (remainder unchanged)
4. In all building of Group E occupancy up to and including the 12th
grade, buildings of Group I occupancy, reemigboardin houses, and
childcare centers, ladders of any type are prohibited on fire escapes
used as a required means of egress.
*IEBC Section 804.4.1.2.2 and 804.4.1.2.3; delete
*IEBC Section 804.6.2; changed to read asefollows:
804.6.2 Transoms. In all building of Group 1 1, R-1, and n 2 E, ... {Remainder of
section to remain unchanged)
CHAPTER 9 — ALTERATIONS — LEVEL 3
SECTION 904
FIRE PROTECTION
*IEBC Section 904.1; changed to read as follows:
904.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in
all < oFk areas when required by Seel o 904.2or- this seet o as required in Chapter 11 of the
Fort Worth Fire Code.
*IEBC Sections 904.1.1, through 904.1.7; Delete
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*IEBC Section 904.2; changed to read as follows:
904.2 Fire alarm and detection systems. Fire alarm and detections shall be provided as
specified in Chapter 11 of the Fort Worth Fire Code. in aeeer-da-nee with Seel on 907 of too
*IEBC Sections 904.2.1 and 904.2.2; Delete
CHAPTER 10 — CHANGE OF USE
SECTION 1001
GENERAL
*IEBC Section 1001.2.2.1; changed to read as follows:
1001.2.2.1 Partial change of occupancy classification. Where the occupancy
classification or group of a portion of an existing building is changed, sections 1007,
1008, 1009 and 1011 shall apply.
*IEBC Section 1004.1; changed to read as follows:
1004.1 General. Fire protection requirements of Section 1011 shall apply where a
building or portions thereof undergo a change of occupancy classification, a change to
another _group within an occupancy classification group, or where there is a change of
occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold
requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code.
SECTION 1008
MECHANICAL
*IEBC Section 1009.1; changed to read as follows:
1009.1 Mechanical Requirements. Where the occupancy of an existing building or part
of an existing building is changed to a use which includes areas for Food or Beverage
Preparations and/or Services, Beauty or Nail Salons, Commercial Laundry or Dry-cleaning,
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Animal Care or Sales, Assembly Occupancies, where there occupancy classification is
changed from an F or S occupancy to any other occupancy category, or where a shell
building is changed to any occupancy the new occupancy shall comply with the ventilation
requirements of the International Mechanical Code.
SECTION 1011
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
*IEBC Section 1011.1; add exception to read asefollows:
Exception: Changes from a B to an M occupancy classification shall not be
considered a change in occupancy where all of the followingexist:
xist:
1. Two remote exits are provided;
2. Food preparation does not take place; and
3. The total gross square footage of the space is less than 5,000 feet.
*IEBC Section 1011.2.1; changed to read asefollows:
1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs
or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire
protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code
that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the new
occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code. The
installation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be required within the area of the
change of occupancy and areas of the building not separated horizontally and vertically
from the change of occupancy by one or more of the following:
1. NonFated peFmanent paAitien an rated horizontal assemblies.
2, Fire paAition,
4. Smoke t.,,....;o,
5. Fire barrier.
6. Fire wall.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a one- or two-family
dwelling constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
2. Automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a townhouse constructed
in accordance with the International Residential Code.
3. The townhouse shall be separated from adjoining units in accordance with
Section R302.2 of the International Residential Code.
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*IEBC Section 1012.2.1; changed to read asefollows:
1012.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification or
rg oup occurs that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the
new occupancy's increased hazard to life safety or fire risk and in accordance with
Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, such system shall be provided thr- ,,,,.heu4 t
area-= heFe the ehange of oeeupaney 06eHFs in accordance with the requirements of
Section 903 of the International Fire Code.
*IEBC Section 1012.2.2; changed to read asefollows:
1012.2.2 Fire alarm and detection system. Where a change in occupancy
ela -fie fen purpose occurs that requires a fire alarm and detection system to be
provided based on the new occupancy's increased hazard to life safety or fire risk and in
accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, such system shall be provided
throughout the area where the change of occupancy occurs in accordance with the
reauirements of Section 907 of the International Fire Code. Exis .n alafm n fifie,,
-hout the area where the ehange- of oeoupaney E)eeur-s and shall be automatically
tivate a
*IEBC Section 1012.8.2; Add item # 7 to the list otfeatures to read as follows:
7. At least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided
in accordance with Chapter 11 of the International Building Code.
CHAPTER 11 - ADDITIONS
SECTION 1103
STRUCTURAL
*IEBC Section 1003.5; changed to read as follows:
1103.5 Flood Hazard Areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings,
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including- substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
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CHAPTER 12 — HISTORIC BUILDINGS
*IEBC Section 1201.4; changed to read asfollows:
1201.4 Flood Hazard Areas. Within flood hazard areas as established in Chapter 7,
Article VIII of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, all new construction of buildings
structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvements, and
restorations of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and
constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the
provisions specified by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
CHAPTER 13 — RELOCATED OR MOVED BUILDINGS
SECTION 1301
GENERAL
*IEBC Section 1301.1; changed to read as follows:
1301.1 Scope. Movement and demolition of buildings and structures shall comply
with Chapter 7, Article VII of the City Code and with the provisions of this code. Before
a moving permit is issued, the following steps must be completed:
1. Obtain an Ordinance Inspection on the structure to be moved. (See Ci . Code
Section 7-244)
Exception: Independent School Districts (ISD) do not need the Ordinance
Inspection for portable classroom buildings within their existing stock when
being moved from one ISD property to another ISD property for ISD use.
2. Obtain a Building Permit for installation of the structure at its proposed final site
location.
SECTION 1302
REQUIREMENTS
*IEBC Section 1302; delete
CHAPTER 14 - PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE METHODS
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SECTION 1401
GENERAL
*IEBC Section [BJ 1401.2; Delete
*IEBC Section 1401.3.2; add Exception and changed to read as follows:
[B] 1401.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in
accordance with this section shall comply with the International Fire Code and
k4ematienal PFeper-ty MaifAenaneee, International Plumbing Code, International
Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code.
Exception: Fresh air ventilation requirements listed within the International
Mechanical Code shall apply only where the occupancy of an existing building or
part of an existing building is changed to a use which includes areas for Food or
Beverage Services, Beauty or Nail Salons, Commercial Laundry or Dry-cleaning,
Animal Care or Sales, Assembly Occupancies, or where there occupancy
classification is changed from an F or S occupancy. try other occupancy category_
*IEBC Section 1301.3.3; changed to read asefollows:
[B] 1401.3.3 Compliance with flood hazard provisions. In flood hazard areas,
buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section shall eemply wi Seetio
1612 f the Ater -national Building G a. be designed and constructed to resist the effects
of flood hazards and flood loads in accordance with the provisions specified b. the
Department of Transportation and Public Works if the work covered by this section
constitutes substantial improvement.
CHAPTER 15 — CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS
*IEBC Section [BJ 1401.1; changed to read as follows.
[BG] 1501.1 Scope. The provisions off Chapter 33 of the International
Building Code shall govern safety during construction that is under the jurisdiction of this
code and the protection of adjacent public and private properties.
*IEBC Section 1501.2 through 1509; delete
SECTION 3.
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Section 7-433 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015) is added to read as
follows:
Sec. 7-433. Effect of conflict with other ordinances.
This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), affecting Building Code provisions, as amended, and shall not
repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in those instances where provisions of
such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
Section 7-434 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015) is added to read as
follows:
Sec. 7-434. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine
not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or
public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon
conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided.
SECTION 5.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared void,
ineffective, or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the
same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this
ordinance of any such void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, or section.
SECTION 6.
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any
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and all violations of the previous Building Code, or any other ordinances affecting
construction and fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this
ordinance: and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and
criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected
by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 7.
A copy of the 2021 International Existing Building Code, together with the local
amendments contained in this ordinance, shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for
permanent record and inspection.
SECTION 8.
The Department of Planning and Development of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is
hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution among
the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible
in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in
Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
SECTION 9.
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the caption
and Sections 1, 4, 7, 9 and 10 of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas as authorized by Section 2, Chapter XXV of the Charter of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas and by Section 52.013 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 10.
This ordinance shall take effect upon April 1, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
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Adopted:
Effective:
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