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C~CVE~ ORDINANCE NO. ~~~~~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT WORTH PLUMBING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 26-], 26-2, 2&-3 AND 26-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986); REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, EQUIPMENT, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, AND PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS OUTSIDE THIS 3URISDICTION IF TFIE SAME ARE CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER OR SEWAGE SYSTEMS; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND FUEL GAS SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDTNG FOR THE INSPECTION OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE AND FUEL GAS SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA'T'ION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PR®VIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY DF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Section 26-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is hereby amended to read as follows: See. 26-1. 'T'HE 2003 EDTTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2003 EDITTON OF THE Il®i'I'ERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED. (a) The Plumbing Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to conform, with certain exceptions as specified below, to the 2003 International Plumbing Code and the 2003 International Fuel Gas Cade of the International Code Council (ICC), and the same as amended are hereby adopted as the City's Plumbing Code. One (1) copy of the 2003 International Plumbing Code, marked as Exhibit "A", and One (I }copy of the 2003 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, marked Exhibit "B", is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the Office of the City Secretary far permanent record and inspection. {b) The following provisions of the Appendix to the 2003 International Plumbing Code are hereby specifically adopted as amended as part of the Plumbing Code of the City of Fort Worth: Appendix Chapter E, Sizing of Water Piping Systerr~s Appendix Chapter F, Structural Safety (c) The plumbing and fuel gas provisions of the International` Residential Code, as adapted elsewhere, shall be used as the plumbing and fuel gas provisions for buildings and structures applicable to that code except as provided for in that code. (d) Any Errata corrections published by the International Code Council for the 2003 International Plumbing Cade ar the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this code. SECTI®N 2. That Section 26-2 of the Code of the City of Fart Worth (1986) is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 26-2. Amendments. (a) Chapter 1 "ADMIN"ISTRATION" of the 2003 International Plumbing Code and of the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby deleted and replaced with the following: PART I -ADMINISTRATIVE Chapter A TITLE, SCOPE AND GENERAL SECTI®101 AOI. -GENERAL A01.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the "Fort Worth Plumbing Cade," may be cited as such, and will herein be referred to as "this code." The terms "Fort Worth Plumbing Code" and "this code" applies to both the International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code as one combined code. All references to "plumbing" and "plumbing systems" in this code shall also include other plumbing systems, including fuel systems, as maybe covered in other codes, as required to comply with the definition and provisions of "plumbing" and "plumbing systems" as specified in the State of Texas Plumbing Licensing Law. A01.2 Scope. (a} The provisions of this cads shall apply to the erection, installation, 2 alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction, and outside this jurisdiction if the same are connected to the city water or sewage systems. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adapted. (b} This code is not intended to apply to that work done by the proper employees of the City or other companies funaishing water in the laying of water mains and services and city sewer mains and services that are considered as public utilities, nor to the installation of gas distributing mains and services in the streets, alleys and easements by employees of the gas distributing company. A01.3 intent. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will ar should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. AOk.4 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this cods is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this cods. SECTt®1~1 A02 - APPL1CCAt3I1<..1(TY A02.1 General. The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures or premises, as set forth in Section A01. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction ar other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. A02.2 Existing installations> Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, pluxnbir~g systems and equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design, if no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such plumbing system and equipment, and if the plumbing system and equipment are maintained in goad repair. Exception: Existing unvented room heaters in dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2 of the Fuel Gas Code. A02.3 N~aintenance. All plumbing systems, materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance 3 with the original design in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the code edztion under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to require any plumbing system to be reinspected. A02.4 Additions, alteratimns or repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to any plumbing system shall conform to that required for a new plumbing system without requiring the existing plumbing system to comply with all the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded. Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to existing plumbing systems shall be permitted in the same manner and arrangement as in the existing system, provided that such repairs or replacement are not hazardous and are approved. AOZ.S Change iu occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make any change in the occupancy of any structure that will subject the structure to any special provision of this code applicable to the new occupancy without approval of the code official. The code official shall certify that such structure meets the intent of the provisions of law governing building construction for the proposed new occupancy and that such change of occupancy does not result in any hazard to the public health, safety or welfare. No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any building that would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this code far such division or group of occupancy. Subject to the approval of the code official, the use or occupancy of existing buildings shall be permitted to be changed and the building is allowed to be occupied far purposes in other groups without conforming to all the requirements of this code for those groups; provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. A02.6 I~istoric buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall .not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety a~zd welfare regarding any proposed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation ar moving of buildings. Exception: Buildings undergoing a change of occupancy. A02.7 Moved buildings, Plumbing systems that are part of buildings or structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new installations. 4 A02.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 of the International Plumbing Code and Chapter 8 of the International Fuel Gas Code. Such codes, when specifically adapted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements ofthis code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the requirements of reference standards ar manufacturer's installation instructions da not conform to minimum provisions ofthis code, the provisions ofthis code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adapted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 ar the ICC Electrical Cade shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. A02.9 Requirements not covered by code. Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed plumbing system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by the code official. A02.10 Minimum Building Standards Code. As provided for in Section 7-67, and as further detailed in Sections 7-87, 7-88, 7-89, 7-90 and 7-91 of the City Code, which is more specifically known as the Minimum Building Standards Code, those provisions setting minimum standards that relate to Plumbing Code items for buildings and structures sha11 he considered as part ofthis code. Enforcement of these sections may be performed by other departments or divisions of the City of Fort Worth. However, as provisions ofthis code, final interpretation, appeals of interpretation, requests for variances, etc. sha11 be handled a.s described in this code. SECTI®N A03 - APPR®VAL A03.1 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions ofthis code, the code official sha11 have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter ofthis code impractical and the modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose ofthis code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the inspection department. A03.2 Alternate materials, methods and equipment. The provisions ofthis code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved by the code official. The Cade official may approve any alternate, provided that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions ofthis code and that the material, method ar work S offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. A03.3 Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material ar method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods, the code official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. A03.3.I Test methods, Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. lt~ the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the code official shall approve the testing procedures. A03.3.2 Testing age~acy. All tests shall be performed by an approved agency. A03.3.3 Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the code official for the period required far retention of public records. A03.41VIaterial and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements have been reconditioned, tested, placed in good and proper working condition, and approved. SECTI®1V A04 - VI®LATI®~S A04.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize any plumbing system or equipment, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. A04.1.1 Unsafe building. Failure to correct an unsafe building as provided for in Section A04.5, C06.4.1 or C06.4.2 shall constitute a violation of this code. A04,2 Violation penalties. 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 Twa Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, ar 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. A04,3 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code ar in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such work shall not resume until authorized by the code official to proceed. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the 6 property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work or causing such work to be done. Where an earrzergency exists, the code official sha11 not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. A04.4 Abatement of vi©lati©n. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the plumbing on or about any premises. A04.5 Unsafe plumbing systeans or equipment. Any plumbing system or equipment regulated by this code that is unsafe or that constitutes a fire or health hazard, insanitary condition, or is otherwise dangerous to human life is hereby declared unsafe. Any use of a plumbing system or equipment regulated by this code constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of improper installation, inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Any such unsafe equipment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. When any plumbing system or equipment is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official may institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. Any work covered or concealed without inspection sha11 be considered to constitute an unsafe structure. Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist every day until the work is inspected and approved as being in compliance with this code. Inspections will not be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with this code. A04.5.1 Authority t© eondemu. Whenever the code official determines that any plumbing system or equipment, or portion thereof, regulated by this code has become hazardous to life, health or property or has became insanitary, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, the code official shall order in writing that such plumbing system or equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition. A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified in the written notice. No person shall use or maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice. A04.5.2 Authority to order disconnection of utilities. The code official shall have the authority to order disconnection of any plumbing, energy source or utility service supplied to a building, structure ar equipment regulated by this code when it is determined that the equipment or any portion thereof has became hazardous or insanitary. Written notice of such order to disconnect service and the causes therefor shall be given within 24 hours to the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises, provided, however, that in cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner ar occupant of the 7 building, structure or service systems shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter. A04.5.3 C©nnection after order to dlscannect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, power supply or water distribution system or supply energy, fuel, power or water to any equipment regulated by this code that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the code official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the code official until the code official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment. Chapter B ORGANIZA'T'ION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 801 -ORGANIZATION 801.1 Cole Official. Whenever the term "code official" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representatives}. The code official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges. BO1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction, the code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy code official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. For the purpose of this code, the regularly authorized deputy Cade official shall be the Chief Plumbing lrzspectar. 801.3 Department having jurisdiction. Unless otherwise provided for by law, the office of the code official shall be part of the Development Department. BOLO Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the department of pluranbing inspection shall not be engaged in or directly or indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor, amaterials ar appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building; and such officer or employee shall not engage in any work that conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the department. Further no official ar employee shall be permitted to work for, or be connected with, any master plumber, plumbing manufacturer or wholesale plumbing and supply company, or do any plumbing work while employed as a plumbing inspector by the city. BOLS Liability. The code official charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act ar by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the code official or employee because of such act or omission performed by the code official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws ar ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code ar enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. The liability exemption and defense protection provided in this section are not extended to Third Party Companies, nor their employees. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person 9 owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor sha11 the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits ar certificates issued under this code. SECTION B02 -DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL, B02.t General. The code official sha11 enforce all of the provisions ofthis code and shall act on any question relative to the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of all plumbing systems, devices and equipment except as otherwise specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided for in Section 802.2 through B02.9. The code official shall have the power to render interpretations ofthis code as maybe deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations shall be in conformity with the intent and the purpose ofthis code. BD2.2 Rule-making authority. The code official shall have authority as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to interpret and implement the provisions ofthis code to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable because of local cliacraatic ar other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code, ar of violating accepted engineering practice involving public safety. B02.3 Applications and permits. The code official shall receive applications and issue permits for the installation and alteration of plumbing, inspect the premises far which such permits have been issued, and enforce compliance with the provisions ofthis code. An application for permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized representative to inspect the premises. B02.4 Inspeetioars. The code official shall make all the required inspections, or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency ar by the responsible individual. The code official is authorized to require expert opinion, as deemed necessary, to report an unusual technical issues that arise, at no expense to the jurisdiction. BA2.5 Right of entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions ofthis code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any condition or violation of this code that make the building ar premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the code official shall have the authority to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect ar to perform the duties imposed upon the code official by this Cade. If such building or premises is occupied, the code official shall present his credentials to the occupant and request entry. If building or 10 premises is unoccupied, the code official shall fast make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. Tf entry is refused, the code official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized representative to inspect the premises. When the code official shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person having charge, care or control of any building ar premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the code official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with the code official, deputy or any of the plumbing inspectors in the discharge of their duties under this code. 802.6 Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code. 802.7 Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. 802.8 Department records. The Development Department shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for the retention of public records. 802.9 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The node official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance. SECTION 803 - 8®AI~ OF API'EAI.S B03 Applications for appeals shall be made to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. {See the Building Cade.} Ali references to the "Board" shall be deemed to refer to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. 11 Chapter C PERMITS ANI~ INSPECTIONS SECTION C01-PERMITS C01.1 When required. Any owner, authorized agent, individual or contractor who desires to constrict, 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 plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, ar to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the code official and obtain the required permit for the work. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building ar structure. 001..2 Exexnpt work. The following work shall be exempt from the requirement far a permit: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. Replacement of exposed traps; replacement of valves, nipples to sinks and lavatories; replacement of plumbing fixtures, garbage disposals, dishwashers, clothes washers and similar appliances; provided that in all cases there is no change or replacement of plumbing piping. Exception: Replacement of water heaters and shower pans shall require a permit. 3. The clearing of stoppages in drains, sail, waste and vent piping. 4. When the interceptor traps or house trailer site traps are installed at the same time as a building sewer on any lot, no sewer permit shall be required for the connection of any such trap to an appropriate inlet fitting provided in the building sewer by the permittee constructing such sewer. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. No person shall do plumbing work, with or without a permit, in violation of the State of Texas Plumbing License Law. 12 SECTION C02 - WI~OM PERMITS MAY SE ISSUED TO C02.1 General. No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause to be done any work regulated by this code, except to a person holding a valid, unexpired and unrevoked State of Texas Master Plumber's License, and who has on file with the City a registration form as required in Section DQ 1 of this ordinance, except as otherwise hereinafter provided in this section. C02.2 Homestead owner. Permits maybe issued to a property owner who wishes to do plumbing work in a building owned and occupied by him as his homestead. The term "to do plumbing work" shall be construed to mean work actually done personally by the owner. C02.3 Appliance installation and service. Permits required by this code maybe issued for appliance and installation service work done by anyone who is an appliance dealer or is employed by an appliance dealer, and acting as an appliance installation man or appliance service man in connecting appliances to existing piping installations; provided, however, that all work and service named or referred to in this section shall be subject to inspection and approval by the code official in accordance with the terms of this code. C02.4 Licensed Landscape Irrigators. Licensed Landscape Irrigators, when licensed under Article 8751, Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., maybe issued permits for installation of lawn irrigation systems. 002.5 Maintenance employee. Permits required by this code maybe issued for plumbing work done by anyone who is regularly employed as or acting as a maintenance man or amaintenance employee, incidental to and in connection with the business in which he is employed or engaged or who does not engage in the occupation of a plumber for the general public; or, construction, installation and maintenance work done upon the premises ar equipment of a railroad by an employee thereof who does not engage in the occupation of a plumber for the general public. SECTTOI~T C03 -APPLICATION FOR PERMIT C03.1 Application. Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit shall make application on forms provided for that purpose. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by address and by legal description, or similar description, that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use ar occupancy for which the proposed work is intended when deemed necessary. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications and other data as 13 required in Section C03.2. S. Be signed by the applicant or an authorized agent of the applicant. Exception: Applications made verbally by phone by registered individuals with a valid charge account. 6. Give such other data and information as may be required by the code official. An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized representative to inspect the premises. C03.2 flans anal specifications. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect ar engineer, the code official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The code official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law. Exception.: The wade official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. C03.3 Inforrnatior~ an plans and specificatioa~s. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Plans for building of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be made for plumbing and similar systems. 003.4 Architect or engineer of record. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or engineer, the code official may require the owner to engage and designate on the permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. Tf the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or engineer of record. The code official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the architect ar engineer of record is changed ar is unable to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all 14~ submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. C03.5 Deferred submittals. Far the purpose of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the code official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the code official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the code official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or engineer of record who sha11 review them and forward them to the code official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been. reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items sha11 not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the code official. 003.6 Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the code official. The code official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action. on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. SECTIOI`I C0~ - PERMIGT fSSUANCE 004.1 1~ssuanee. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the code off vial. Such plans maybe reviewed by other deparhnents of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. if the code official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code anal other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in Section COS and all fees for water tap and sewer service have been paid, the code official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. Exception: When plan review is performed by a Third Forty Organization as specified in Section COB, the Cade Official, at his discretion, may only review what he deems necessary to insure a quality control of the review already performed. 15 When the code official issues the permit where plans are required, the code official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the cede official, and all work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. The code official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a plumbing system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted ar approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building ar structure will be granted. C04.2 Withholding of permits. The code official is authorized to withhold permits to any person far the reasons set forth herein upon written notice to such person. The determination of the code official maybe appealed to the Board as provided in Section B43. The code official is authorized to withhold the issuance of plumbing permits to: 1. any person until such time as the plumbing for which a permit was previously issued has been canrupleted or is being performed in an efficient manner in a reasonable length of time. 2. any person who is delinquent in the payment of fees owed the City of Fort Worth. 3. any person who has performed previous jobs which remain in violation of this code. C04.3 'Validity. The issuance of a permit or approval of construction documents shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code ar of other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Na permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions ofthis code sha11 be valid. The issuance of a permit based upon construction documents and other data shall not prevent the cads official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said construction documents and other data or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction. 004.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 18Q days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original construction documents for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. 16 C04.5 Extensions. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under that permit when work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The code official shall extend the tune for action by the perrnittee for a period not exceeding 180 days if there is reasonable cause. No permit shall be extended more than once. C04.S Suspension or revocation of permit. The code official naay, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. 004.7 ~.dministrative hold. Any administrative discrepancy including but not limited to, delinquency in payments, returned checks, failure to pay for reinspection, investigation or registration fees, and failure to keep registration, insurance ar bond up-to-date, may result in a hold being placed on issuance of permits and performance of inspections of existing perrn.its until the administrative discrepancy is corrected. For the purpose of this section, the term "up-to-date" shall mean that whenever any of these items is required by this or any other code to obtain a permit covered by this code, it shall be maintained current and in effect until the permit is finaled. C04.8 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the code official until final approval of the work covered therein. One set of approved construction documents sha11 be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. C04.9 Soh abandonment. If, after a permit is issued under the provisions hereof, the applicant abandons the job, becomes incapacitated or his/her services are terminated prior to final inspection and approval thereof by the code official and before the permit has expired, the applicant or his lawful/legal representative shall immediately notify the office of the code official in writing. Upon such notification, the code official shall immediately have an inspection made of the work completed to that time, and may revoke the outstanding permit and require that a new permit with the payment of fees be obtained before the work is allowed to resume. SECTI®1~ C05 -FEES COS.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or sha11 be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction. 005.2 Perrr-it fees. The fee For each permit shall be as set forth in Table C05.2. 17 Any person obtaining a permit application required by this Cade shall, at the time of filing, pay a permit and anon-refundable application fee as required by this section for the installation, relocation or replacement of any of the listed items. Exceptions: 1. Where the fees for new structures and additions to structures have been collected on a building permit, the permit fee is not required but the permit application sha11 be filed by the person doing the work before work is commenced. However, an additional l 0% deposit of the building permit fee for new construction and additions with plumbing work shall be required to cover third party plumbing inspections. For new one- and two-family dwellings inspected by third party, a flat deposit of eighty dollars ($80.00) shall be collected. Such deposit sha11 be used to pay, through a billing process established by the Development Department, for the plumbing inspection services performed. 2. Where these fees are being invoiced monthly and the account is past due, a penalty and/or interest charge as prescribed by the jurisdiction, shall be assessed. The above assessed fee and delinquent payment shall be paid before additional permits will be issued or additional inspections performed. 3. Buildings nr structures owned and occupied by a Federal, State, or County entity on property owned by the Federal, State, or County entity shall be exempt from the permit fees. This exception does not apply to public school districts or county community colleges. 4. Work by non-City personnel on property under the control of the City of Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit fees only if the work is for action under a contract approved by City Council with notes in the contract packages stating the fee is waived. 5. Work by City personnel an property under the control of the City of Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit fees only if the application is accompanied by a copy of the work order for the project. 6. When the project is to be inspected by an approved third partyorganization as described in Section C08, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25% (0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. However, the 7S% remaining amount shall be collected as a deposit to cover third party plumbing inspections. Such deposit sha11 be used to pay, through a billing process established by the Development Department, for the plumbing inspection services performed. Exemption or reduction of the permit fees under this section shall not waive the requirements to pay a full investigation fee for doing work without a permit as required under Section C05.3. 18 Table C05.2 Schedule of Fees ~ Administrative 1. CFPBQA Application Fee (1st item per address) . $100.00 (Each. additional item per address) 20.00 2. Permit Application Fee 15.00 3. Change of Record (per record or permit) 15 AO Permit items2 First Future or Appliance 6.35 Additional Fixtures or Appliances (each) 2.60 Sewer -First 120 feet . 6.35 Each additional 100 feet or portion thereof 6.06 Gas Service 6.35 Each Lawn Sprinleler System 25.42 Water Service -First 120 feet 6.35 Each additional 100 feet or portion thereof 6.06 Water Submeter 2.60 Crrease Trap ar Interceptor 6.35 Sand Trap 12.13 Each Roaf Drain 6.06 Temporary Gas Service . 6.35 Backflow Preventer 6.35 Floor Drain 2.60 Mobile Homes or Mobile Units Each mobile home space or mobile unit space 23.1 i Each sewer vent 13.$6 Manhole 20.22 Test Well . 6.35 Medical gasses and vacuum system 30.00 'For the purpose of this table, a sanitary plumbing outlet on or to which a plumbing fixture or appliance may be set or attached, or any plumbing fixture ar appliance to which a water connection maybe made, slaalf be construed to be a fixture. Fees for reconnection and retesting of existing plumbing systems in relocated buildings shall be based on the number of plumbing fixtures, gas systems, water heaters, etc., involved. When inspections are performed by third party, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25% (0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with na rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 19 ®ther lCnspect~ons and_Fees l . Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of two hours) $35.00 per hour 2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of C06.6 $25.00 3. Inspections far which no fee is specifically indicated {minimum charge -one-half hour) . $35A0 per hour 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (zninimurn charge -one-half hour) $35.00 per hour 5. Inspections outside of city limits (commercial) $45.00 per inspector (residential) $b0.001 total ` Or $30AD per hour, whichever is greater. 20 Ca5.3 Investigation fees: Work without a permit. CU5.3.1 Investigation. Whenever any work far which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit maybe issued for such work. Exceptions: 1. Thrs provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the code official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before the commencement of the work. In all cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to da so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, an investigation fee as herein provided shall be charged. 2. The investigation fee required shall be charged fax work far which an inspection has been requested and no permit has been obtained. C05.3.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then yr subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the application fee set Earth in Table C05.2. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Use of the third party plan review ar inspection option, will not reduce or lower the investigation fee required by this section. The applicant may appeal the amount of an investigation fee to the city council by filing a written appeal showing the reason why the fee should be lowered. The city council may, upon a finding that the investigation fee is unreasonable based upon the facts presented, reduce the investigation fee, but in no case may the fee be reduced to less than the actual investigation costs incurred by the city. 005.4 Change oI' Record. Any request for a record change, or any nr~istake made by an applicant that requires a record change, including but not limited to name or address changes, whether computer ar paper record, must be requested in writing by the original applicant with a fee as specified in Table C05.2. Exceptions: 1. Far record changes that affect the permit fee, such as adding equipment, fixtures or square footage, the code official may require a separate permit for the extra items with the appropriate fees. 2. The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting exception 5 of Section COS.2. 045.5 Fee Refunds. The code official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid ar collected. Where work for which a permit has been 21 issued does not commence, and a request is made for a cancellation of such permit within a 60- day time limit, the permit fee may be returned, upon request, minus an administration charge of five dollars ($5.00). After the b0 day time limit, no fee shall be returned. Exceptions: 1. When the investigation fee of Section 005.3 has been collected, it shall not he refunded unless paid by another party. 2. No refund will be given far the application fee. SECTION 006 -INSPECTIONS 006.1 Generai. All plumbing systems for which a permit is required by this code shall be inspected by the code official. No portion of any plumbing system shall be concealed until inspected and approved. Neither the code official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable far expense entailed in the removal or replacement of material required to permit inspection. The holder of the permit shall be responsible far the scheduling of such inspections. Plumbing systems regulated by this code shall not be connected to the water, energy fuel supply, ar the sewer system until authorized by the code official. Exceptions: 1. The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any plumbing installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the building in the event a request for inspection of such equipment ar fixture has been Pied with the Code Official not more than 72 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such equipment is concealed by any permanent portion of the building. 2. When approved by the Cade Official, the inspection process as required by this code may be performed by an approved Third Party Organization as specified in Section 008. 005.1.1 Under ground inspection shall be made after trenches ar ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before any backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble that would damage ar break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be an the job site. 005.1.2 Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking, fire stopping, draft stopping and bracing are in place and all sanitary, storm and water distribution piping is rough-in, and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes. 006.1.3 Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place and properly connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy. 045.1.4 Medical gasses and vacuum systems shall be subject to final inspection. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a 22 violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction. inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 006.2 OtHrer inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the code official may make or require other inspections of any plumbing work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced. 006.3 Testing. Plumbing work and systems shall be tested as required in accordance with this section and as follows: 1. International Plumbing Code, Section 312. 2. International Fuel Gas Code, Section 406. Tests shall be made by the permit holder and observed by the code official. 006.3.1 ]Equipment, material and labor for tests. All equipment, material and labor required far testing a plumbing system or part thereof sha11 be furnished by the permit holder. 006.3.2 Iteinspection and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass any initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made to comply with this code. The work or installation sha11 then be resubmitted to the code official for inspection and testing. 006.4 Inspection requests. It sha11 be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the code official that such work is ready for inspection. The code official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request maybe in writing or by telephone, at the option of the code official. The person doing the work authorized by the permit shall make sure that the work will stand tests prescribed elsewhere in this code, before giving the above notification. It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections required by this code to provide access to and means far proper inspection of such work. When the work is within a residence where access is dependent upon the occupant being home, it shall be the duty of the person doing the work to make arrangements for inspections. Failure to make arrangements within a timely manner or the inability for the inspector to da the inspections at the arranged times will result in reinspection fees being assessed to the person doing the work. lException: If the reinspection fee was fora "Final Inspection" for a residence where access is dependent upon the occupant, after the fee has been paid by the person doing the work additional arrangements for the final inspection and penalties for not receiving such inspection shall fa11 on the occupant. 23 This shall not relieve the person doing the work from having to correct improper work and such accompanying penalties should the work fail reinspection. C06.4.1 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official. There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use. COG.4.2 Cpvered Work. Any work covered ar concealed without inspection shall be considered to constitute an unsafe structure and subject to the corrective provisions of Section A04.5. Such consideration as an unsafe stnzcture shall exist every day until the work is inspected and approved as being in compliancc with this code. Inspections will not be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with this code. C06.S ~nspectian card. Work which requires an inspection card as described in the Building Code shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the code official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the code official. COS.6 l~einspectiarrs, A reinspection fee maybe assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready far such inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees maybe assessed when the inspection record card is not posted ar otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the code official. Ta obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table C05.2 ar as set Earth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.. in instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. 24 SECTTON 007 - CONNECTTON APPROVAL 007.1 Energy connections. No person shall make connections from a source of energy or fuel to any plumbing system or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the code official. 007.2 Other c©nnections. No person shall make connection from any water-supply line nor shall connect to any sewer system regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the code official. 007.3 Temporary connections. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building ar system to the utility source for the purpose of testing plumbing systems ar far use under a temporary certif cafe of occupancy. SECTT®N 008 - THTRD PARTY PLAN REVIEW AND TNSPECTTON CO$.1 When approved by the Code Official, Third Party Organizations maybe permitted to perform the plan review and/or field inspection provisions of this code. When authorized to perform services, the Third Party Organization shall comply with the provisions of this section. 008.2 Plan Review. 008,2.1 Performance of plan review by a Third Party Organization shall not exempt or otherwise relieve the owner and/or other parties from the submittal far a permit with the appropriate plans as prescribed. in this code. 008.2.2 Along with the submittal of plans, documents as required by the Code Official shall also be submitted with the following information: 1. Name of the Third Party Organization and all individuals involved in the plan review. 2. Listing of the plan review results including but not limited to the construction type, occupancy group, occupant load, area calculations, story calculations, height measurements, and exiting calculations. 3. Other information as required by the Code Official. 008.3 Field Tnspectians. 008.3.1 Whenever the owner/builder wishes to use a Third Party Organization for field inspection, he shall submit the appropriate forms to the Code Official for approval before inspections commence. The Code Official shall review the application to confirm that the chosen Third Party Organization is approved and has all required insurance. 25 008.3.2 The Code Official shall have a right to make periodic site visits, at his discretion, to review and inspect the work under construction. Whenever possible, the Cade Official will attempt to coordinate such visits with the Third Party Organization. 008,3.3 The Code Official sha11 maintain full interpretation authority of all affected codes as well as the authority to require corrections, including, but not limited to, notices, stop work orders and/or citations. 008.3.4 The project may proceed with construction only upon approval of the Third Party Organization after performing the inspections as required by this code or as otherwise required by the Code Official. If, upon review, the Code Official believes that compliance with all applicable codes has not been achieved, the Cade Official shall retain the right to require corrections. Tf corrections are required, the owner/builder and Third Party Organization may propose methods of correction that do not require uncovering of completed work. However, the Code Official may require uncovering of completed work after consideration of the extent ofthe work involved versus the 1eve1 of compliance needed and then only as a last resort when the Code Official determines that the proposed methods of correction will not result in adequate compliance. 008.3.5 The Third Party Organization shall issue to the awner/builder and the Cade Official a formal inspection report far each, inspection completed, verifying either that the work inspected is in compliance with this code or specifically detailing corrections necessary to bring such work into conformance with said codes and regulations. 008.3.6 The Third Party Organization sha11 notify the Code Official if, at any time, the owner/builder fails to correct constriction deficiencies as noted or if the owner/builder covers work prior to inspection or otherwise hinders the ability of the Third Party Organization to perform required inspections. 008.4 Insuraa~ee. The Third Party Organization shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage as prescribed by the Code Official. 008.5 Tndemuifleatiou. The Third Party Organization, the builder and the owner shall execute an indemnification agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. 008.6 Conflict of Tuterest. The licensed architect, registered engineer, or other authorized person, entity or corporation who prepared or supervised preparation of the project plans and/or specifications, along with, the owner, builder, subcontractor, their agents, officers and employees sha11 not be associated in any way with the Third Party Organization. 008.7 ~ualiflcations, The Third Forty Organization shall submit documents, as required by the Cade Official, to show adequate training, knowledge and/or certification in the fields upon which service is to be rendered. The Code Official shall review the documents along 26 with proof of required insurance and all required executed agreements. if in compliance, the Code Official shall approve the Third Party Organization. if not approved, or if approval is revoked for just cause by the Code Official, the Third Party Organization may appeal to the Construction ar~d Fire Prevention Board of Appeals. Just cause may include but not be limited to violation of any provision of this ordinance, loss or expiration of required insurance, violation of the conflict of interest prevision or any such action that may result in the questioning of qualifications. C08.8 Ce~-tRf~Cate Af ®CCY1p~Y1Cy. A Certification of Occupancy shall be issued, when necessary, by the Cade Official upon completion of all requirements specified above and, upon completion of all requirements of any other affected department of the City. Such completion shall be determined upon the submittal of all inspection reports by the Third Party Organization noting that all required construction inspections have been approved and after the Code Official has performed and approved a final inspection when deerr~ed necessary. CQ8.9 Vi©lations. A Third Party person or individual who violates, or assists in the violation of, this code shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed in Section A04.2. 27 Chapter D BUSINESS REGISTRATION SECTION I301 -REGISTRATION D01.1 General. Any firm, business nr organization conducting any work related to this code shall have an file in the Department of Development office a valid Business Registration signed by an official of the business hereafter to be known as Registered Official. Such Registered Official shall hold a valid State of Texas Master Plumber License or Texas Board of Irrigator License when required by the State of Texas and this code. Such Plumbing Business Registration shall be renewed annually effective January 1 of each year. The fees for the initial registration and the renewal shall be as specified in Table DO1.1. Exceptions Based upon staffing and work loads, the code official may adjust the renewal dates of existing registrations to be equally distributed throughout the year as long as the fees are appropriately prorated. The holder of a Business Registration who fails to pay the annual fee due for such license within thirty (30) days of the expiration date shall also be required to pay a late fee as specified in Table D01.1. Table ID01.1 Business Registration First year or portion thereof* $100.00 Yearly renewal $ 50.00 Late fee $ 25.00 *Annual fee is due in full on the first day of January each year. Fees will not be pro rated for registration taken out during the year. (Renewal dates may be adjusted by the code official to equally distrilsute the workload throughout the year.) D01.2 Restrictioll2s of Registration. Registered Officials shall not be simultaneously employed by, or work for mare than one business for the purpose of obtaining permits under this Cade or for the purpose of doing or supervising work that can only be done by authority of a permit obtained under the provisions of this code. Only one registered official for each business registration will be recognized for the purpose of obtaining permits. The registered official shall keep the Department of Development notified of any change in his/her employment. 2$ D01.3 Identification. Vehicles used commercially by the Registered Business shall be properly identified with the registered business name and State of Texas Master Plumber's License number or Texas Board of Irrigator's License number, when such license is required for a Plumbing Business Registration. This identification shall be affixed or painted on both sides of the vehicle so as to be in full view at all times and in letters not less than two and one-half inches high. SECTION D02 -REGISTRATION SUSPENDED, REPEALED OR REVOKED D02.1 General. A business registration or permit maybe suspended, repealed or revolted by the Code Official by reason of the occurrence of one or more of the following: 1. Adjudication of insanity; 2. Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a registration or permit; 3. Violation of a provision of this ordinance, the Mechanical, Electrical or Building Codes or any other regulatory ordinances of the City applicable to plumbing work; 4. Conviction of defrauding a person far whom he has rendered or contracted to render service; 5. Failure to obtain a permit ar the attempted assignment of a permit for others; 6. Failure to pay fees or the voluntary or involuntary filing of bankruptcy proceedings by or against the .firm., partnership, association, or corporation with a business registration with the City; 7. The sending of six (6) notifications within a six (6) month period that the registered business is in violation of this code; and, 8. When a state license is suspended for any reason. D02.2 ~Vorit suspension. Upon suspension or revocation of said business registration, same shall be null and void and na work thereafter may be performed thereunder. D02.3 Board affirmation. Upon appeal to the Board, the Board may affirm, revise or modify such suspension or revocation. 29 (b} The remaining sections of the 2003 International Plumbing Code are hereby amended as follows: IPC TABLE OF CONTENTS *IPC Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Sectian 714; than ed to read_a__s follows- Sectian 714 En ig veered ~'^~~„+~~-~~ Drainage Design .................... 60 IPC SECTION 202 *IPC Section 202 ~ the de anitions o "Code O acial " "Plunabin "and "Plumbin S stem" are than ed and new de anitions are added to read as ollows: BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. CIIANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building that involves a change in application of the requirements of this code. 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. CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. Far the nurnose of this code, the Code Official shall be the Buildin Official and his re Marl authorized de ut shall be the Chief Plumbing Tnspector. 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 and the ICC Electrical Code shall be assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined herein. ENERGY CORE. Energy Cade shall mean the International Energy 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. FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction and shall be considered as part of the Plumbing Code. (See Plumbing Code.) 30 MECHANICAL CODE> Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Cade as adopted by this jurisdiction. PLUMBING, For the purpose of using the International Plumbing Code, as adop#ed, shall mean: The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, within ar adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage ar storm drainage facilities; venting systems, and public or private water supply systems. For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean: A11 piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, medical gasses and vacuum, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble; connect the building an its outside with the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply, or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property; and carry waste water or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property ar the disposal or septic terrxrinal that holds private or domestic sewage. The installation, repair, service, main#enanee, alteration, or renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances on premises where persons live, work, or assemble that supply gas, medical gasses and vacuum, water, liquids, or any combination of these, or dispose of waste water or sewage. PLUMBING CORE, Plumbing Cade 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. Far the purpose of using the International Plumbing Code, as adopted, shall mean: larrcludes the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fixtures and traps; water-treating ar water-using equipment; soil, waste and vent pipes; and sanitary and storm sewers and building drains, in addition to their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premise. RESIDENDIAL COME. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. 31 IPC SECTION 301. *IFC Section 30I.8; added to read as;follows_ 301.8 Location. Except as otherwise provided in this Cade or other applicable ordinances, no pluzr~bing system, drainage system, building sewer, private sewage disposal system. or parts thereof, shall be located in any lot other than the lot which is the site of the building, structure, or premises sewed by such facilities. No subdivision, sale, or transfer of ownership of existing property shall be made in such manner that the area, clearance, and access requirements of this Code are decreased. TPC SECTION 303 *IPC Section 303..2 • chap ed to read as ollaws; 303.2 Tnstallatio of materials. All materials used shall be installed in strict accordance with the standards under which the materials are accepted and approved. In the absence of such installation procedures, the manufacturer's installation instructions sha11 tie followed. Where the requirement ofreferenced standards or manufacturer's installation instructions ~^ ~.^+ ^^~ ~~•~, t~ ~ conflict with the provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall apply unless in the o inion of the Code Official the conditions of listin or the manufacturer's installation instructions when taken as a whole rovide a hi her level of rotection. IPC SEC'T`ION 305 *IPC Section 30S.b.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. ~~-Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches {304 mm) below grade. *IPC Section 305.9 • than ed to read as ollows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner. 32 IPC SECTION 308 *IPC Section 308.6; delete. IPC SEC'T'ION 310 *IPC Section 310.4 • delete. IPC SECTION 312 *IPC Section 312.1; changed to read as follows: 312:1 Required tests, The Permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Section 312.2 through 312.9 to determine ... {hulk of section unchanged} ...tests. All u vcxxvx vxxwx plumbing system piping shall be tested with either water or, ~'^r ~;~;w~ ~=r~*~~r ~4'~°~+~~~~ p'.:»~t:e, by air. After the ... {remainder of section unchanged} ..system. *IPC Section 312.5; changed to read as follows: 312.5 Water supply system test. Upan completion of a section of or the entire water supply system, the system., or portion completed, shall be tested and proved tight under a water pressure not less than the working pressure of the system; or, pla~t~e; by an air test of not less than 50 psi (3441cPa). The water utilized for tests shall be attained from a potable source of supply. The required tests shall be perfomned in accordance with this section and Section COb. When usin an air test the installer sha11 take a ra riate measures to insure that all air is removed from the s stem when the s stem becomes connected to the water su 1 . *IPC Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; changed to read as, (allows: 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local revisions the owner is res ansible to ensure that testin is erformed. 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflaw preventer assemblies, double check-valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hale connection backflaw preventers and spi11-proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least 33 annually. The testing procedure sha11 be performed in accordance with ~nlicable 1aca1 rovisions. In the absence of local rovisions the owner is res onsible to ensure that testin is dare in accordance with one of the following standards: {list of standards unchanged} I1PC SECTION 314 *IPC Section 314.2.1 • than e to read as ollows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators sha11 be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate sha11 not discharge in a publicly exposed area such a~ into a street, alley, sidewalk: or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. Roofto units nna be i ed to dischar e into roof drains when such drains da not dischar e in a ublicl ex osed area as listed above. *IPC Section 314.2.2 • chap e to Mead and add a second ara ra h to read as ollo~vs: 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Cornponents of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, crass-linked polyethylene, polybuylene, polyethylene, AFS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure temperature and exposure rating of the installation. Condensate waste and drain line size shall be not ... {remainder of paragraph unchanged} ...uniform slope. Condensate waste i es from air-caolin coils ma be sized in accordance with e ui ment ca acit as follows: E ui ment Ca aei i!'Iiniznum im tons of refrigeration Condensate Pipe Inside Diameter _Uu to 20 tans 314 inch Over 20 to 40 tans 1 inch Over 40 to 90 tons 1 114 inch Over 90 to 12S tons 1 % inch Over 12S to 250 tans 2 inch The size of condensate waste i es ma be for one unit or a combination of units or as recaarnrnended b the manufacturer. The ca acit of waste i es assumes a 1/S-inch- er-foot slo e with the i e rennin three- uarters fu11. 34 *TPC Section 314.2.3 • add item ~4 to read as ollo~vs: 4. Dischar a as noted shall be to a cons icuaus Dint of dis osai to alert occu ants in the event of a sto a e of the drain. However the cons icuous Dint shall not create a hazard such as dri in over a walking surface or other areas sa as to create a.nuisance. IPC SEC'I'I()N 401 *IPC Section 401.1 • add a sentence to read as ollows: The rovisions of this Cha ter are meant to work in coordination with the rovisions of the Buildin Code. Should an conflicts arise between the two cha tern the Code Official shall determine which rovision a lies. I1~C SECTI®N 403 *TBC` Section 403.1 and 403.1.1 • Chan ed and 403.1.2 added to read as ollowvs: 403.1 1Vlinimu nurnber off fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. Assembl Occu ancies: At least one drinkin fountain shall be rovided at each floor level in an a roved location. Water closets shall be rovided for the ublic for inside ar outside uses. Such water closets ma be counted far com fiance ass ecified in item #2 for employees, Exce tiau: A drinkin fountain need not be rovided in a drinkin or dinin establishment. 2. Grou s A B F H I M and S Occu ancies: Buildin s or anions thereof where ersons are em la ed shall be rovided with at least one water closet for each sex exce t as provided for in Section 443.2. 3. Grou E Oceu ancies: Shall be rovided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. 4. Grou R Occu ancies: Shall be rovided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. 5. Sel£ service stora e facilities: sha11 be rovided with one unisex accessible restroam for tenant usa e. It is recommended but not re aired that the minimum number of fixtures rovided also comply with the number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be 35 determined by the International Building Code.. Occupancy classification sha11 be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. 403.1.1 Unisex toilet and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within unisex toilet bathing rooms complying with Section 1109.2.1 of the Building Code 494 are permitted to be included in determining the minimum required number of fixtures for assembly and mercantile occupancies. 403,1.2 Finish material. Finish. materials shall com 1 with Section 1210 of the Building Cade.. *IPC Section 403.2; changed to read as_follows: 403.2 Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities sha11 be provided for each sex. Exceptions: 1. Separate facilities shall not be required for private residential dwellin unit or slee in room facilities. 2. Separate employee facilities shall not be required in occupancies other than mercantile or where fond and bevera es are served for consum tinn on the remise in which 15 or fewer people are employed. 3. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces, where food and bevera es are served for consum tinn on the remise with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of less than 50 '-~-~~. 4. Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is 100 ~} or less, 5. The se orate sex water closets male and female re aired for the ublic in Assembl uses includin outside uses ma be counted for com Hance with em 1o ee water closet requirements. 6. Self-service stnra a facilities need onl rovide one unisex restroom for stara e tenant usa e. A sin Ie unisex em la ee restroom when ermined and when. accessible b the tenants ma count for such. restroom. Such restroom shall be located near the facilit entrance. S aces converted to other uses than self service stora e sha11 com 1 with other applicable restroom provisions for that usage. 7. Aircraft T-han er facilities need not install tenant restrooms when in com Hance with the follawn~: a. Each such tenants ace is less than 2 000 s uare feet in area. b. There are se orate sex male and female restrooms located within 500 of the lease suace. 36 IPC SECTI®N 404 *IPC Section 404.1 • add a second ara ra h to read as olZows: Accessible restrooms shall be re wired in accordance with Section 403.2. Excentio~s ° a. Anew use that re wires two accessible restrooms in a s ace where one non- accessible restroom alread exists shall onl re wire the addition of a second unisex accessible restroom. b. Anew use that re wires two accessible restrooms in a s ace where two non- accessible restrooms alread exists shall onl re wire the conversion of one restroom to a unisex accessible restroom or the installation of a third unisex accessible restroom. c. When the chap e of use is to an a ual or lower use ou in the order as listed below the number of re aired restrooms shall be rovided as listed in this section but an existin restroom need not be u aded to accessibilit re uirements. Group A ~- where food and beverages are served for consumption on the premise Group E Group B -where food and beverages are served for consumption on the premise Group M Group I Group A --• other than as listed above Group B -other than as listed above Group F, S Group H Group R Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of these requirements for a change of group or occupancy, the above items shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extent technically feasible. Change of group or occupancy that incorporates any alterations or additions shall comply with the provisions for new construction far such alterations or additions. Other areas not involved with the alteration or addition work shall com 1 with this code and the Buildin Code. TPC SECTION 405 *IPC Section 405.6: delete. 37 TPC FIGURE 405.3.1 *IPC Fi re 445.3:1 • add dimensions between the two lavatories to indicate 30" o.c. IPC SECTI®N 406 *IPC Section 446.3 • than e to read as ollows: 40G.3 Waste connection. The waste from an automatic clothes washer shall discharge through an air break into a standpipe in accordance with Section 802.4 or into a laundry sink. The trap and fixture drain for an automatic clothes washer standpipe shall be a minimum of 2 inches {51mm) in diameter. IPC SECTION 409 *IPC Sectian 449.2 • than e to read as ollows: 409.2 Water cs~nneeti©n. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. IPC SECT'I(3N 410 *IPC Section 410.1 • than e to read as ollows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1M, ASME Al 12.19.2M or ASME Al i2.19.9M, and water coolers shall conforr.~ to AIZI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. ~x"~~M° ....,+°r 4" ~°'~`°`' "' ' -"1'VI:~iA 11 VlL. All VLllyl vvvu~e Wiavavv~ •. w.v.v ~...~~...~ Exce tion: A drinkin fountain need not be rovided in a drinkin or dinin establishment. 38 iPC SECTION 412 *IPC Section 412.4; changed to read as follows: 412.4 i2egaired location .Floor drains shall be installed in the follawin areas. ~. in public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing the automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. 2. Toilet rooms containin two 2 or more water closets or a combination of one 1 water closet and one 1 urinal exce t in a dwellin unit. The floor shall s1o e toward the floor drains. 3. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens the code official may.accept #loar sinks.} iI'C SECTI®N 413 *IPC Section 413.4• than ed to read as allows: 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water su 1 shall be rotected a ainst backflow b an air a or with the installation of a backflow reventer in accordance with Section GOS. iPC SECTI®N 41.7 *IPC Section 417.5; changed to read. as, follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches 51 mm and a maximum of 9 inches 229 mm measured from to of the drain to to of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twen -two 22 inch 559 mrn daor. Exce tiara: Showers deli ed to tom 1 with 1CC/ANSI A117.1. *IPC Section 417.5.2: changed to read. a.s follows: 417.5.2 Shower linimg. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated 39 receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such Liners shall turn up an all sides at least ~ 3 inches (51 mm) above the finished threshold 1eve1 and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing ... {remainder of section unchanged} ... . *IPC Section 41 ~'. 7• added to read as ollows: 417.7 Test for shower rece tors, Shower rece tors shall be tested for water ti tress b fillin with water to the level of the rau threshold. The drain shall be lu ed in a manner so that both sides of ans shall be sub'ected to the test at the Dint where it is clam ed to the drain. IPC SECTI®N 419 '~TPC Section 419.3 • than ed to read as ollows: 419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (614 mrn) in front of a urinal lip and 4 feet {1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mrn) to each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material. IPC SECTI®1~1' 423 *IPC Section 423.3 • char ed to read as ollows: 424.3 Shower valves. Shower and tub shower combination valves shall be balanced pressure, thermostatic or combination balanced-pressure/thermostatic valves shat conform to the requirements of ASSE 1016 or CSA B 125. Showers and shower/tub combination includin multi le "~.~ (gang} showers shall be supplied with cold and hot water. As an alternative to hot water ogle tempered water maybe su lied to the showers to com 1 with the Ener Code. ~fer-soh Tem erect water su 1 for multi le showers will be controlled by a master combination t~ermesta~i~ mixing valve complying with ASSE 1017. The master tem eyed water tem erature will comply with ADA and the Energy,,,Cade. Shower and tub-shower combination valves and master thermostatic mixing valves required by this section shall be equipped with a means to limit the maximum setting of the valve to 120°F (49°C), which shall be field adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 40 IPC SECTIOIei 502 *IPC Section 502.3 • chap ed to read as ollows: 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions sha11 be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches {S08 mm by 7b2 mm), or lar er where such dimensions are pat large enough to allow removal of the water heater. Water heaters shall not be installed in residential attics. Exception: Tankless water heaters. *IPC Section 502.3.I: added to read as, ollows: 502.3.1 Electrical re nirements. Ali tin fixture controlled b a switch located at the re uired assa ewa a enin and a rece tacle outlet shall be rovided at or near the e ui ment location in accordance with the electrical code. *IPC Section 502.5 and S02.S.I; added to read as,follows: 5025 Water heaters ab©ve round or floor. When the mezzanine ar latform in which a water heater exceedin a ca acit of 10 allons is installed is more than ei ht 8 feet 2435 mm above the ound or Haar level it shall be made accessible b a stairwa ar ermanent ladder fastened to the_buildina. 502.5.1 Whenever the mezzanine ar latform is not ode uatel li ted or access to a rece facie outlet is not obtainable from the main level li htin and a rece tacle outlet shall be rovided in accordance with Section 502.3.1. IPC SECTION 504 *IPC Section 504.6. I: chan.~ed to read as_ follows: 504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge throe full size piping to a safe place of disposal such as a tl~e floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste receptor. The discharge pipe shall not have any trapped sections. When the drain i e is run ex osed in an area outside of the roam where the water heater is located in a manner that would make it sub'ect to dams e the drain shall have a visible air gap or air gap -fitting located in the same room as the water heater. 41 The outlet end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded and such discharge pipe shall not have a valve or tee installed. Relief valve piping shall be piped independent of other equipment drains or relief valve discharge piping to the disposal point. Such pipe shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building. The dischar e i e shall not dischar e into the an re uired in Section 504.7. When dischar in outside the buildin the Dint of dischar e shall be with the end of the i e not more than two 2 feet 6l0 mrn nor less than six b inches 152 mm above the ound or the floor level of the area receivin the dischar e and ointin downward. IPC SECTION 545 *IPC Section 505.1 • chap ed to Mead as allows: 505.1 Unfired vessel insulati®n. Unfired hot water storage tanks shall be insulated so that heat loss is limited ass ecifed in Section 504 and 804 of the Ener Code. {delete remainder of section} IPC SECTI®N 506 *IPC Section 506 added to'read as allows: 506 Combustgon air and ventilation. Combustion air and ventilation for fuel burnin water heaters other than as-fired shall be in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Combustion air and ventilation for as-fired water heaters shall be in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code. IPC SECTION 642 *IPC Section 602.1 • than ed to read as allows: 602.1 General. Every lumbin fixture within a structure utilized for human occupancy or habitation shall be provided with a potable supply of cold water in the amounts and at the pressures specified in this chapter. Hot water rna also be re uired as specified in Section 607. 42 TFC SECTION 604 *IPC Section 6D4.4.1 • added to Head as ollows: 604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive than those of this section the State flaw rate shall take recedence. IPC SECTION 605 *IPC Section 605.3; changed to read as follows,- 605.3 Water service pipe. Water service pipe shall conform to NSF bl and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.3. All water service pipe or tubing, installed underground and autside of the structure, shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 160 psi (1100 kPa} at 73.4°F (23°C). Where the water pressure exceeds 160 psi {1100 kPa), piping material shall have a minimum rated working pressure equal to the highest available pressure. Water service i in shall terminate outside of the buildin unless of material conformin to Section b05.4. . All ductile iron water pipe shall be cement mortar lined in accardance with AWWA C104. *IPC Tables 605.3 and 605.4• delete "Pol bu lene PB lastic i e and tubin ". IPC SECTION 606 *IPC Section 406.1 • delete items l#4 and S and than e iteYn 6 to read as allows: 6. Befare any submeter on Qn the entrance to every water supply pipe to a dwelling unit or tenant space, *IPC Section 606.1; ehan~e item #8 to read as, fnllnws: S. On the water supply pipe to every water heater or hot water stora e tank. The valve shall be accessible on the same floor located near the e ui ment and onl servin the hot water stora e tank or water heater. The valve shall not interfere or cause a disru flan of the cold water su 1 to the remainder of the cold waters stem. *IPC Section 606.2' item l#2 than ed to read as ollows: 2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to_freezin~. 43 IPC SECTION 607 *IPC Section b07.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 607.1 Where required. a Itesideutiai accn ancies. In residential occupancies, cold and hot water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized far bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry or building maintenance. Exce tion : Other than sinks cold and tem ered or a sin le tem ered onl water sha11 be delivered to accessible hand washin fixtures such as lavataries and hand washing basins. b Nozz-residential oceu ancies. In nonresidential occupancies, cold and hat water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized for culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry or building maintenance. Excetations: 1. In nonresidential occupancies, cold and hot water or cold and tempered water where such tem ered water is su lied throe h a mixin valve as specified in Section _424.3, sha11 be supplied for bathing and washing purposes. 2. Other than sinks cold and tem ered or a sin 1e tem ered onl perms water shall be delivered from accessible hand_washing €ae~ities fixtures such as lavatories and hand washing basins. 3. Cold and tem ered or a sin le tem ered and water sha11 be rovided to lavatories in ublic facilit rest rooms. See Ener Code Section 804.3 *1"PC Section 607.4' than ed to read as ollows: 607.4 Flaw of hot water to fixtures. Fixture fittings, faucets and diverters shall be installed and adjusted so that the flaw of hat water from the fittings corresponds to the left-hand side awe user faces the fixture, of the fixture fitting such that the users left hand corresponds to the hot water contral. Exception: Shower and tublshower mixing valves conforming to ASSE 1016, where the flow of hot water corresponds to the marking on the device. IPC SECTION 608 *IPC Section 608.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 44 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from. nonpotable liquids, solids ar gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. Back flow preventer applications shall conform to abnlieable local regulations, Table 608.1, eft and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9. *IPC Section 608.16.5 • than ed to read as ollows: 608.16.5 Connnections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker a double-check assembl or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve ... {remainder of section unchanged} ...backflow preventer. *TPC Section 608.17 • than ed to read as ollows: 608.1.7 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination. in accordance with a Iicable local re lotions. In the absence of other Iocal re Iations installation sha11 be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8. IPC SECTION 609 *IPC Section G09.2 • delete. IPC SECTION 613 *TPG Section 613.1 • add a sentence to read as ollows. Tem erature controls of a water heater shall not be used as the tem erature control for tem ered water. IPC SEC'T'ION 701. *TPC Section 701.2.1 • added to read as ollows: '701.2.1 Abandoned building sewers and private disposal systems. All abandoned building sewers and private sewer disposal systems sha11 be plugged or capped in an approved 4S manner. All abandoned building sewers shall be capped or plugged within S feet (1524 rnrn} of the property line. All abandoned treatment tanks and seepage pits shall have the contents pumped and discarded in an approved manner. The top or entire tank shall be removed and the remaining portion of the tank ar excavation shall be filled immediately after connection to a public sewer system or after abandonment of a private sewage disposal system. The perminee shall be responsible for the filling of the tank. IPC BECTY®N 708 *IPC Section 708.3.2; changed to read as,follo~vs: 708.3.2 Building sewers. Building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than i 00 feet (3 D 480 mm) apart measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. In lieu of cleanouts, for ~ building sewers 8 inches (203 mm) and larger, manholes ~ ~ be presided installed and located not more than 200 feet (60 960 mm) from the junction of the building drain and building sewer, at each change. in direction and at intervals of not more than 400 feet {121.9 m) apart. Manholes and manhole covers shall be of an approved type. *.IPC Section 708.3.4; changed to read as, ollows. 708.3.4 Upper terminal ~°°~ ~~ ~~~~'~. Each horizontal drain shall be pr©vided wi h a cleanout at its upper terminal - Exce flop: Cleanouts ma be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five S feet 1524 mm in len h unless such line is servin sinks or urinals. 11PC TABLE 710.1 *Table 710.1(1 }; change footnote "a " to read a ~, follows: a The minimum size of any building drain serving a water closet shall be 3 inches. Not more than three 3 water closets shall be ermitted on an 3 inch diameter horizontal drain or sewer. *Table 710.1 2 • than e ootnote "a" to read as ollows: a Does not include branches of the building drain. Refer to Table 710.1(1). Not more than three 3 water closets shall be ermined on an 3 inch diameter horizontal branch or drain. 46 IPC SECTION 712 *TPC Section 712.5 • added to read as ollows: 712.5 Dual Pum S stem. All sum s shall be automaticall dischar ed and when in an " ublic use" occu anc where the sum serves more than 10 fixture units sha11 be rovided with dual um s or e'ectors arran ed to function inde endentl in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm draina a see Section 1 i 13. TPC SECTION 714 *IPC Section 714.1 • chap ed to read as ollows: ENGINEERED IIRAINAGE DESIGN 714.1 Design of drainage system. The suing, design and layout of the drainage system shall be permitted to be designed by approved s am en i, ~ neere_d design. methods that are not in conflict with this code. IPC SECTION 802 *TPC Section 802.4 • chap e to read as ollows: 802.4 Standpipes. Standpipes sha11 be individually trapped. Standpipes sha11 extend a minimum of 18 inches (457 mrn) and a maximum of 42 inches (1066 rnm) above the trap weir. Access shall be provided to all standpipe traps and drains far rodding. Standpipes serving automatic clothes washers shall have their tra s above the floor level. IPC SECTION 805 *Section 805 • added to read as ollows: SEC'T`ION 805 CONDENSATE WASTE 805.1 When the condensate waste from air conditioning coils discharges by direct connection to a lavatory tailpiece or to an approved accessible inlet on a bathtub overflow, the 47 connection shall be located in the area controlled by the same person controlling the air- conditioned space. IPC SECTION 904 *IPC Section 904.1 ~ than ed to read as ollows: 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6) inah~s {152 ~rnzn) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 rnm) above the roof: IFC SECTION 912 *IPC Section 912.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than floor drains, stan~di~es :~''~~va~eu and ~c~~eun€~as indirect waste recet~tors. Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a food waste grinder or clinical sink. `IPC Section 912.2 • than ed to read as ollows: 91.2.2 Installation. The installation ~~ly~~=-p~=~ of a combination drain and vent system shall be in accordance with Sections 912,2.1 throu h 912.2.4 IFC SECTION 9l. G `IPC Section 916.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 91G.1 Sine of stack vents and vent stacks. The minimum required diameter of stack vents and vent stacks shall be determined from the developed length and the total of drainage fixture units connected thereto in accordance with Table 916.1, but in no case shall the diameter be less than one-half the diameter of the drain served or less than 1 114 inches {32 mm). ~ addition the draina e i in of each buildin shall be vented b means of one or more vent r es the a e ate cross-sectional area shall not be less than that of the lar est re aired buildin sewer in accordance with Table 916.1. 48 IPC SECTION 1002 *IPC Section 1002.10• delete. IPC SECTION 1003 *IPC Section 1003.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 1.003.1 'Where required. lnterceptors and separators sha11 be provided~as rewired by at~plicable local provisions) to prevent the discharge of oil, grease, sand and other substances harmful or hazardous to the building drainage system, the public sewer, or sewage treatment plant or processes. lri the absence of local rovisions the shall be rovided as re aired in this chapter. *IPC Section 1003.3..2 • than ed to read as allows: 1003.3.2 Foad waste grinders. Where food waste grinders connect to grease traps, a solids interceptor shall separate the discharge as an irate a1 desi of the ease tra when required b~,applicable local urovisions, or before connecting to the grease trap. Solids interceptors and grease interceptors shall be sized and rated far the discharge of the food waste grinder. *IPC Section 1003.3.4.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 1003.3.4,1 Grease trap capacity. Grease traps shall have the grease retention capacity as re aired b a livable local rovisions. In the absence of local rovisions the ca acit shall be as indicated in Table 1003.3.4.1 for the flow-through rates indicated. IPC SECTI®N 1.101 *IPC Section 1101.2.1 • added to read as allows: 1101..2.1 Over Private Property. Drainage from the roofs of any commercial building or structure shall be contained within the property lines and shall not be allowed or caused to drain to adjacent properties. Drainage from the downspout of any commercial building or structure shall be connected to lateral storm sewer piping or, in the alternative, water therefrom shall be otherwise contained and directed in accordance with accepted engineering practice as approved by the Director of Transportation and Public Works. 49 IPC SECTI®1~ 1106 *IPC Section 11041; changed to read as,~ollows: 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 six G inches er hour ~e~-89-y~a~y rainfall rate ' IPC SECTI010T 1.107 *IPC Section 1107.3 • than ed to read as ollows: 1107.3 Sizing off secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106 based on the rainfall rate for which the primary system is sized in Tables 1106.2, 1106.3 and 1106.6. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding that far which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101.7 but in no case shall the size be less than three times the size of the roof drains. Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow through the priraaary system shall not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system. IPC CI~APTEIZ 1Z *IPC Section 1203 • deleted. 50 (c) The remaining sections of the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended as follows: IFGC SECTION 202 *IFGC Section 202 • the de anitians o "Code O acial " "Pi in S sterna "and "Unvented Room Heater" are than ed and new de anitions are added to read as ollows: BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building that involves a change in application of the requirements of this code. The definition shall also apply to the usage of the surrounding site and access to and from the building, structure ar site, as necessary to achieve the purpose of this code, and to obtain compliance with other codes and ordinances of this jurisdiction. C®DE ®FFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. For the purpose of this code the Code C)fficial shall be the Buildin Official and his re larl authorized de ut shall be the Chief Plumbin ins actor. 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 and the ICC Electrical Code shall be assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined herein. ENERGY CODE. Energy Cade shall mean the International Energy Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. FIRE PRE'~ENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code, sha11 mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction and shall be considered as part of the Plumbing Code. (See Plumbing Code.) MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. PLUMBING. For the purpose of using the International Plumbing Code, as adopted, shall mean: The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, Sl extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; venting systems, and public or private water supply systems. For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean: All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, medical gasses and vacuum, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble; connect the building on its outside with the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply, or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property; and carry waste water or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. The installation, repair, service, maintenance, alteration, or renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances on premises where persons live, work, or assemble that supply gas, medical gasses and vacuum, water, liquids, or any combination of these, or dispose of waste water or sewage. PLUIVISTNG 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. PLUI4~BING SYSTEM. For the purpose of using the .International Plumbing Code, as adopted, shall mean: Includes the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fixtures and traps; water-treating or water-using equipment; soil, waste and vent pipes; and sanitary and storm sewers and building drains, in addition to their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premise. PIIPING SYS'I`El~. AlI fuel piping, valves and fittings from the outlet of the point of delivery to the connections with the equipment ~ . RESIDENDIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the Tnte~national Residential Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. UNVENTED ROOIVI HEATER. An unvented heating appliance designed for stationary installation and utilized to provide comfort heating. Such appliances provide radiant heat or convection heat by gravity or fan circulation directly from the heater and to not utilize ducts. For the ose of installation this definition shall also include "Unvented Decorative A fiances." 52 IFGC SECTION 302 '~TFGC Section 302.3 • chan ed to read as allows: 342.3 Cutting, notching and boring in womd framing. When ermitted b the Buildin Code~tlae ~e cutting, notching and boring of wood framing members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.4. IFGC SECTION 305 *IFGC Section 305.5 • delete. *IFGC Section 305.7• chan ed to read as ollows: 305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches 76 ~nm or shall be suspended a minimum of C inches (152 mm} above adjoining grade. IFGC SECTION 306 *IFGC Section 306.3 •chan ed to read as ollows: 30b.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragYaph unchanged} ...side of the equipment. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (S08 mxn by'l62 mm}, or lamer where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum access to the attics ace of residential uses shall be rovided b one of the follawin~ l . A ermanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 3. An access door from an a er floor level. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. 2. Where the passageway is not less than 6 feet (1829 mm} high for its entire length, with a continuous unobstructed solid flaarin not less than 30 inches 762 mm in width shall be not greater than SO feet (1S 2S0 mrn} in length. Water heaters shall not be installed in residential attics. S3 Exception: Tankless water heaters. *IFGC Section 306.3.1 • add a sentence to read as ollows: Low volta e wirin of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to revent h sisal dama e. *IFGC Section 304.4 • add a ara ra hater the exce bons to Mead as ollows: Under floors aces that are mare than 30 inches 762 mm below the access level shall be rovided with a ermanent ladder as detailed in Section 306.5. *IFGC Section 306.9.1 • add a sentence to read as ollows: Low vofta e wirin of SO Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to revent h sisal dazna e. *IFGC Section 306.5 • than ed to read as allows: 306.5 ~4ppllances on goofs or elevated structures. Where appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a height exceeding f 6 feet {4877 mm}, such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access-, Permanent exterior ladders rovidin roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet 2438 rnm to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the appliance's level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of section to read the saute}... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal {33-percent slope}. Where an a fiance has a serviceable area located at a Nei ht exceedin 16 feet 4877 mm above the access level a ermanent a roved means of access and a catwalk or workin deck shall be rovided an at least one side. Such ermanent exterior ladder need not extend closer than 8 feet 2438 mm to the access level below. {Remainder of section unchanged} *IFGC Section 306.S.I.I • added to read as ollows: 30b.5.~.1. Catwalk. On roofs Navin s1o es eater than 4 in 12 a catwalk at least 24 inches in width with substantial cleats s aced not more than 16 inches a arl shall be rovided from the roof access to the workin latforn~ at the a fiance. *IFGC Section 306.5.2 • add a sentence to read as ollows: Law valta e wirin of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to revent h sieal dama e. 54 *IFGC Section 306.7• added to read as ollows: 306.7 Wafer heaters above roared or floor. When the mezzanine or latform in which a water heater exceedin a ca acit of 10 allons is installed is more than ei ht S feet 2438 mm above the oared or float level it shall be made accessible b a stairwa or er~nanent ladder fastened to the buildin . 306.7.1 Whenever the mezzanine or latforna is not ode uatel 1i kited or access to a rece tacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level li htin and a rece tacle outlet shall be rovided in accordance with Section 306.3.1.. IFGC SECTI®N 401 *IFGC Section 401.5 ~ add a second ara ra h to read as ollows: Both ends of each section of rnediEUn ressure cotta ated stainless steel tubin CSST sha11 identif its o eratin as ressure with an a roved to .The to s are to be com osed of aluminum or stainless steel and the followin wordin sha11 be stam ed into the to "WARNING 112 to 5 si as ressure Do Not Remove" IFGC SECTI®N 402 *IFGC Section 402.3 • add an exce tion to read as ollows: Exce tion. Corru ated stainless steel tubin CSST shall be a minimum of 112". IFGC SECTIGI`1404 *IFGC Section 404 6: changed to read as,~ollow•r_ 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a manner that will a11ow access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the piping shall be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to installation in channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with Section 404.11 ~ 9 ~ ' SS *IFGC Section 404.7• Chan ed to read as ollows: 404,7 Above-ground outdoor piping. All aboveground piping installed outdoors shall be elevated ... {remainder of section unchanged} ...sleeve shall be sealed. *IFGC Section 404 9 • changed to read as ollows: 404,8 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of -1-2 1 S inches (3~ 458 mrn) below grade, 494-:9: ~. *IFGC Section 404.9.1 • delete. IFGC SEC'I'I®N 406 *IFGC Section 406.1..x: delete. *IFGC Section 406.4: add a sentence to read as follows; Thee ui rnent used shall be of an a ro riate scale such that ressure loss can be Basil determined. *IFGC Section 406.4.3 • added to read as ollows: 406.4.3 Alternate testing procedures. As an alternate to the provisions of Sections 406.4.1 and 406.4.2, testing maybe done as follows: a. Unless the working pressure exceeds 5 psig, the test pressure shall be 10 prig, for a test duration of 1 S minutes, using a 301b. gauge. b. For welded pipe, unless the working pressure exceeds. l 0 psig, the test pressure sha11 be 1S psig, for a test duration of 30 minutes, using a 601b. gauge. *IFGC Section 406.4.4 • added to read as ollows: 406.4.4 Mixed gas piping systems. Welded and non-welded gas piping systems shall not be mixed without the installation of cutWoff devices sa that each system can be isolated and tested separately as required in this section. Existing mixed piping systems lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may remain. Any retesting of such a mixed system. shall be at the lower testing pressure required for the piping involved. Such a system shall be so labeled with the operating pressure in a manner as required by the Code Official. 56 IFGC SECTION 409 *IFGC Section 4091 4 ~ added to read as ollotivs: 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corru ated stainless steel CSST i in s stems sha11 be su orted with an a roved termination fittin or e uivalent su ort suitable for the size of the valves of ode ante siren hand unlit and located at intervals so as to revent or dam out excessive vibration but in no case eater than 12-inches from the center of the valve. Su nrts shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free ex ansion and contraction of the s stem's i in fittin s and valves between anchors. All valves and su orts shall be deli ed and installed so the will oat be disco a ed b movement of the su ortin i in . IFGC SECTION 410 *IFGC Section 410.1 • add a second ara ra hand exce Lion to read as ollows: Access to re lators shall com l with the re uirements for access to a fiances as specified in Section 306. Exce tio~t: A assn ewa or level services ace is not re uired when the re lator is ca able of bein serviced and removed thrau h the re uired attic o coin . IFGC SECTION 505 'IFGC Section SOS.1.1 • delete. IFGC SECTI®N 614 `IFGC Section 6.14. b; add a sentence to read as, ollows: The size of duct shall not be reduced alon its develo ed fen th nor at the oint of termination. *IFGC Section 6.14.6.1 • than ed to read as ollows: 614.6,1 Maxiena~m leugth. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct sha11 not exceed 2S feet (7620 mrn) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two S7 bends. When extra bends are installed the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet {762 mm) for each 45-degree {0.79 rod) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) far each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends measurin in the direction of airflow. {Exception is unchanged} IFGC SECTION 621 `IFGC Section 621.2 • than ed to read as allows: 621.2 Prohibited use. One ar more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sale source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exce flan: Existin a roved unvented heaters ma continue to be used in dwellin units in accordance with the code rovisions in effect when installed when a roved b the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section A04.5. IFGC SECTION 624 *IFGC Section 624.1.1 • chap ed to read as allows: 624.1..1. Installation requiretnerats. The requirements for water heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Water heaters other than tankless water heaters shall not be installed in residential attics. 58 SECTION 3. That Section 25-3 of the Cade of the City of Fort Worth (19$6), as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: See. 2b-3. Effect of Conflict with Other Ordinances. This chapter shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986}, affecting Plumbing Cade provisions, as amended, and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in these instances where provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION 4. That Section 26-4 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 2d-4 Penalty far 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) far 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. This chapter shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1985}, affecting Plumbing 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 6. 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, ar 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, 59 clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections ofthis 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 7. Any person, firm, ar corparatinn violating any of the provisions ofthis 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 ofthis ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this ordinance occurs ar continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction thereof sha11 be punishable as herein provided. SECTION 8. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the previous Plumbing Code, or any other ordinances affecting construction and fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the effective date ofthis ordinance: and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, bath 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 9. A copy of the 2003 International Plumbing Code and the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code, together with the local amendments contained in this ordinance, shall be filed in the offzce of the City Secretary for pertn.anent record and inspection. SECTION 10. The Department of 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 ofthis ordinance as so published sha11 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 Fart Worth, Texas. SEC'T'ION Il. The City Secretary of the City of Fart Worth, is hereby directed to publish the caption and Sections 1, 7, 9, I1 and 12 ofthis 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 60 Worth, Texas and by Section 52.013 (a) of the Texas Local Government Cade. SECTION ~2. This ordinance sha11 take effect upon adoption and publication as required by Iaw. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: y~ As ' t City Attorney Adopted: 4-13-04 Effective: ~~~~.~ 03-24-04 ~~