HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 14649ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT WORTH CITY CODE, BY CREATING A FORT
WORTH RESIDENTIAL CODE; ADOPTING THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; CREATING SECTIONS 7-61, 7-62, 7-63 AND 7-64
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986); REGULATING THE ERECTION,
CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL,
DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND
MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL (ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY, AND TOWNHOME)
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; DEFINING CERTAIN
TERMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF
FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL, NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW, TI-IEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Section 7-61 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is hereby added to read as
follows:
Sec. 7-61. THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL ADOPTED.
(a) The Residential Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby created and amended to
conform, with certain exceptions as specified below, to the 2000 International Residential Code
of the International Code Council (ICC), and the same as amended is hereby adopted as the
City's Residential Code. One (1) copy of the 2000 International Residential Code, marked as
Exhibit "A" is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the Office of the City
Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(b) The following provisions of the Appendix to the 2000 International Residential Code
are hereby specifically adopted as amended as part of the Residential Code of the City of Fort
Worth:
Chapter G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Chapter 7, Existing Buildings and Structures
(c) The provisions o~'the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code and
Plumbing Code, as adopted elsewhere, shall be used as part of this code for any provision,
requirement or method that does not exist in this code. The Electrical Code maybe used as an
alternate to the Electrical provisions of this code.
(d) Any Errata corrections, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this code
since the same would have been adopted had they been known at the time of adoption.
~.. SECTION 2.
That Section 7-62 of the Code of the City of F9rt Worth (1986) is hereby added to read as
follows:
Sec.7-62. Amendments.
(a) Chapter 1 "ADMINISTRATION" of the 2000 International Residential is hereby
deleted and replaced with the following:
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PART I -ADMINISTRATIVE
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101- TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fort Worth Residential Code, may
be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
101.2 Purpose. 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, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings
and structures, as specified in Section 101.3, within this jurisdiction and certain equipment
specifically regulated herein.
The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular
class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of
this code.
101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal
and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their
accessory structures located within this jurisdiction. The provisions of this code shall also apply
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to the plumbing and plumbing systems outside this jurisdiction if the same are connected to the
city water or sewage systems.
Exception: Work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and
poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood
control structures
This code is not intended to apply to that work done by the proper employees of the City
or other companies furnishing 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 acid easements by employees of the gas distributing
company. ~
Where, in any specific. case, different sections of this code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a
conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall
be applicable.
Wherever in this code reference is made to the appendix, the provisions in the appendix
shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
101.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 43 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extend of
each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the
referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been
adopted 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 or the ICC
Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
101.5 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically
covered in Appendix Chapter J or as an unsafe building.of Section 102.
Exception: Existing unvented room heaters in dwelling units shall comply with
Section G2443.2.
101.6 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is
for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this code.
SECTION 102 -UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
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102.1 Unsafe buildings. All buildings or structures regulated by this code that are
structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are
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otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of
buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or
abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires,
towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members that are supported by,
attached to, or a part of a building and that are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to
sustain the design loads that are specified in this code are hereby designated as unsafe building
appendages.
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public
nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with
the procedures set forth in this code or such alternate procedures as may have been or as maybe
adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or official
of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body, may institute any other appropriate
action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
102.2 Dangerous Demolition. The Building Official may order the cessation of the'
wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the City when the same is being
accomplished in a reckless or careless manner or in such a manner so as to-endanger life and
property. When such work has been ordered stopped by the Building Official, same shall not be
resumed until said official is satisfied that adequate precautions have been or will be taken for
protection for life and property. To continue such work without the expressed approval of the
Building Official shall constitute a violation of this ordinance, and each day that such work
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 103 -VIOLATIONS
If shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, constnuct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building
or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public
health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for all
other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation of
this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable as herein provided.
SECTION 104 -ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
104.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is hereby established in this jurisdiction
a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the
building official.
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104.2 Powers and Duties of Building Official.
104.2.1 General. Whenever the term"code official" is used in this code, it shall be
construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative(s). The code official
shall not be removed from office except for cause and- after full opportunity to be heard on
specific and relevant charges.
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this
code. For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to
adopt and enforce niles and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions.
Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of
this code.
104.2.2 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the
appointing authority, the building o~cial may appoint such number of technical officers and
inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The building official
may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the
code enforcement agency.
For the purpose of this code, the regularly authorized deputy official's shall be per Part as
follows:.
Part V, Mechanical -Chief Mechanical Inspector
Fart VT, Fuel Gas -Chief Plumbing Inspector
Part VTI, Plumbing -Chief Plumbing Inspector
ParYVIIT, Electrical -Chief Electrical Inspector
For all other parts, the Assistant Building Official(s) shall be the deputy official.
104.2.3 Right of entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in a building or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation of this code
that makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may
enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by
this code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to
the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building
official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or
control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official
shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code,
the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons
engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stogy
such work until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work.
. 104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein
regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code, the building official
;r5 may order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served
on any person causing such use to be continued.
Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building official
after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the
requirements of this code. '
104.2.6 Liability. The building official chargedjwit~t the enforcement of this code, acting
in good faith and tivithout 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 or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the building official or employee because of such
act or omission performed by the building official or employee in the enforcement of any
provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the
enforcement of this code or 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.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person
owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any damages to persons or
property caused by defects, nor shall 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 or certificates issued under this code.
104.2.'7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this code, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases. The
building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code
impractical and that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code
and that such modification does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of
structural integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and
'entered in the files of the code enforcement agency.
104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction. The
provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate design or
method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been
approved and its use authorized by the building official.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official finds
that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the
material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that
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prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and
sanitation.
The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting
approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement
agency.
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104.2.9 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the
provisions of this code or evidence that any material or construction does not conform to the
requirements of this code, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be
made at no expense to this jurisdiction.
~ Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other recognized test standards. If
there aze no recognized and accepted test methods foz the proposed alternate, the building
official shall determine test procedures. ~ .
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' All tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by
the building official for the period required for the retention of public records:
104.2.10 Material 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.
104.2.11 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building 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 105 -CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION BOARD OF APPEALS
105 Applications for appeals shall be made to the Construction and Fire Prevention
Board of Appeals. (See the Building Code.) All references to the "Board" shall be deemed to
refer to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
SECTION 106 -PERMITS
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no action shall be taken
to a building or structure regulated by this code to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install enlarge, alter
repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the
installation of which is regulated by this code, oz to cause any such work to be done, erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished
unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building
official.
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Blasting or the use of explosives shall be permitted only in special circumstances. Such
work will require an additional special blasting permit, issued by the Fire Chief with the approval
of the Building Official.
Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices installed on emergency escape or rescue windows,
doors or window wells shall require a permit.
106.2 Work Exempt from Permit.
Building: A building permit shall~not be required for the following:
1. (deleted) ~ '
2. Fences not over 6 feet high and open wire fences without slats up to 8 feet high. In
addition, both heights may have barbed wire, when installed in accordance with City
Code, added above the 6 and 8 feet dimension.
3. Oil derricks.'
4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
5. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a 'surcharge or impounding Class I, II
or III-A liquids. (Retaining tivalls placed in succession shall be considered one wall
if, upon drawing a line from the bottom of the footing of the lower wall at a 45 degree
angle up and towards the higher wall, the line intersects the higher wall or any
material retained by the wall at any point.)
6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
7. Platforms, walks and decks not more than 6 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering, and similar finish work.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U
Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
1 1. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in
which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons.
12. Roof repairs on Group R, Division 3 and their accessory structures. For the purpose
of this section, roof repairs shall include the repair and replacement of the material
above, but not including, the decking material, lathing boards or sheathing boards.
13. Demolition of a structure by the State of Texas for highway widening purposes.
14. Flammable liquid tanks when a Fire Department permit has been issued; except that
foundations for said tanks shall require a building permit.
15. Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter in diameter that do not exceed
12 feet in height.
Electrical: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a permit:
1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable
having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that
cord or cable is permitted by this code.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets thereof.
3. Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the same
location.
~~. Repair or replacement of eleat~odes or transformers of the same size and capacity for
signs or gas tube systems.
5. Taping joints.
6. Removal of electrical wiring.
7. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.
8. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment~operating at less than
25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
9. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined in this
code.
10. Electrical maintenance work that is performed by an individual properly authorized
to do such work.
Mechanical: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a permit:
1. Any portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equipment, portable cooling unit
or portable evaporative cooler.
2. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
3. Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter
its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code.
4. Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has been
issued pursuant to the requirements of this code.
5. A unit refrigerating system.
Plumbing: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for 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
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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.
s~ 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, soil, 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 '
pennittee constructing such sewer.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be
required for the above-exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any tivork to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. .
106.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for that
purpose in accordance with the provisions specified in the Building, Electrical, Mechanical and
Plumbing Codes.
106.3.1 Submittal documents. 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 or engineer, the
building 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
building 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 building 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.
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Retaining walls for which a permit is required shall require the submittal of plans that are
prepared by an engineer licensed by the state to practice as such.
106.3.2 Residential Master Plans. All Master Plans on file with the Building
Inspection Department will be considered obsolete with the adoption of this code. Unless picked
up by the owner within 90 days after the effective date of this code, those plans maybe disposed
of. Home builders may submit new master plans after the effective date of this code.
When Master Plans are registered«~vith the Building Official for.use with an expedited
permit issuance program, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable registration fee per plan as
specified in Table No. 1-B of the Building Code. ~ ,
106.4 Permits Issuance.
106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data
filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans maybe
reviewed by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws
under their jurisdiction. If the building official finds that the work describe8•in an application for
a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements
of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in Section 107
have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
Exception: When plan review is performed by a Third Party Organization as
specified in Section 111, the Building Official, at his discretion, may only review what he
deems necessary to insure a quality control of the review already performed.
Vb'hen the building official issues the permit where plans are required, the building
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
authorizations from the building official, and all work regulated by this code shall be done in
accordance tivith the approved plans.
The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or
structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been
submitted or 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 or structure will be granted.
106.4.1.1 Group R, Division 3 and accessory structures. Building Permits for the
remodel or addition to Group R, Division 3 Occupancies or their accessory structures, shall
only be issued to individuals or contractors registered in accordance with Section 110 of this
code.
Exception: The property owner, where the work that requires a permit is
being performed by the owner only, need not be registered.
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106.4.2 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations
shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of
completion of the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall
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.
106.4.3 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans,
specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
violation of any of the provisions of this~code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent
the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications
and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in
violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of
this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building
or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall
be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans
and specifications 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 frill permit fee.
Any penmittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which work may commence under that permit when the pennittee is unable to commence work
within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official
may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written
request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The building official may, 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.
SECTION 107 -FEES
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107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the fee
schedules adopted by the jurisdiction in the Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
Codes.
107.2 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 building
official. The building 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 fre~n 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. ,
107.3 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
107.3.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for 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 may be issued for such work.
107.3.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount
of the permit fee required. 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 or inspection option, will not reduce or lower the
investigation fee required by this section.
107.4 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
Refunds shall be authorized in accordance with the provisions of the Building, Electrical,
Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
107.5 Administrative 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 or bond up-to-date, may result in a
hold being placed on issuance of permits and performance of inspections of existing permits 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 are required by this or any other ordinance to
obtain a permit covered by this code, it shall be maintained current and in effect until the permit
is finaled.
SECTION 108 -INSPECTIONS
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108.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official.
Exception: When approved by the Building Official, the inspection process as
. required by this code may be performed by an approved Third Party Organization as
- specified in Section 11.1.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code o~of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances
of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. ,
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable
for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
A survey of the lot maybe required by the building official to verify that the structure is
located in accordance with the approved plans. ,
108.2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit 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 building 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 building official.
108.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized
by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building
official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before
such inspection is desired. Such. request may be'in writing or by telephone at the option of the
building official. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this
code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
108.4 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.
108.5 Required Inspections.
108.5.1 General. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or
structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building
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official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed
from view until inspected and approved. The building official, upon notification, shall make the
inspections set forth in the following sections.
108.5:2 Under ground inspection. Under ground inspection shall be made after trenches
or 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 or break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the job site.
108.5.3 Foundation inspection.~To be made after excavations for footings are complete
and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall
be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where
concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the
concrete need not be on the job. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated
wood, additional inspections may be required by the building official.
108.5.4 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after all in-slab or under-
floorbuilding service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment
items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the
subfloor.
108.5.5 Rough-in inspection. 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.
108.5.6 Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking and
bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical,
plumbing, and heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
108.5.7 Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed
and ready for occupancy.
108.6 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the
building official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the code
enforcement agency.
108.7 Reinspections. 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 for such inspection or
reinspection.
Reinspection fees maybe assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or
otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the
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inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for
deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To 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 1-B or as
set forth 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.
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SECTION 109 -CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
(No Requirements)
SECTION 110 -INDIVIDUAL OR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FOR GROUP R,
DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES OR THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
11,0.1 General. Each individual or business shall list its principals and an official, in its
employ, who will be designated as controlling officer. The controlling officer shall be
responsible for all permits obtained by him or any employee of his business. Each registered
business shall notify the City of Fort Worth, in writing, of its permanent business address and the
residential address of its designated official.
110.2 Fees. A nonrefundable registration fee as specified in Table No. 1-B shall be paid
and it shall be valid for a one year period from the date of payment.
110.3 Individual or Contractor Identifccation.
1. Each job site in which a permit is issued to a registered individual or contractor shall
be identified with a sign located in the front yard or on the structure front so as to be visible to
the street. The sign may not be larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet and no smaller than one
and one-half (1-1/2) feet by one and one-half (1-1/2) feet and must display the individual or
contractor's business name and the registration number. The registration number shall be no
smaller than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches high.
2. Signs must be posted not more than three days before construction begins, must
remain posted during construction and must be removed not more than three days after the final
inspection is approved by the city.
3. Signs on projects without a permit and signs put up for longer periods than what is
justified by item 2 above will be considered advertising and must comply with the appropriate
codes and ordinances.
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110.4 Work Performed by Employees. All work performed under a permit to a
registered individual or contractor must be performed by persons in their direct employ. For the
purpose of this section, the term "direct employ" shall include individuals receiving a regular
paycheck as payment for performance of duties, as well as, subcontractors for which, under the
provisions of this section, the registered individual or contractor is taking responsibility for their
work performance. It shall not allow for homeowners to obtain a permit without registration but
hire others to do the work.
Individuals or Contractors using~their registration to permit jobs for other non-registered
individuals will be considered, as well as~those non=registered individuals, to be in violation of
this code.
110.5 Revocation of Registration. Registration maybe revoked by the Building
Official for due cause. The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may hear
revocation appeals by applicants desiring reinstatement.
SECTION 111- THIRD PARTX PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
111.1 When approved by the Building 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.
111.2 Plan Review.
111.2.1 Performance of plan review by a Third Party Organization shall not exempt or
otherwise relieve the owner and/or other parties from the submittal for a permit with the
appropriate plans as prescribed in this code.
111.2.2 Along with the submittal of plans, documents as required by the Building
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 Building Official.
111.3 Field Inspections.
111.3.1 Whenever the owner/builder wishes to use a Third Party Organization for field
inspection, he shall submit the appropriate forms to the Building Official for approval before
inspections commence. The Building Official shall review the application to confirm that the
chosen Third Party Organization is approved and has all required insurance.
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111.3.2 The Building Official shall have a right to make periodic site visits, at his
discretion, to review and inspect the work under construction. Whenever possible, the Building
Official will attempt to coordinate such visits with the Third Party Organization.
111.3.3 The Building Official shall 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.
111.3.4 The project may proceed ~r/ith construction only upon approval of the Third Party
Organization after performing the inspections as required by this code or as otherwise required
by the Building Official. If, upon review, the Building 9fficial believes that compliance with all
applicable codes has not been achieved, the Building Official shall retain the right to require
corrections. If 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
Building Official may require uncovering of completed work after consideration of the extent of
the work involved versus the level of compliance needed and then only as a last resort when the
Building Official determines that the proposed methods of correction will not result in adequate
compliance. ' . _
111.3.5 The Third Party Organization shall issue to the owner/builder and the Building
Official a formal inspection report for 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.
111.3.6 The Third Party Organization shall notify the Building Official if, at any time,
the owner/builder fails to correct construction 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:
111.4 Insurance. The Third Party Organization shall obtain and maintain insurance
coverage as prescribed by the Building Official.
111.5 Indemnification. The Third Party Organization, the builder and the owner shall
execute an indemnification agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
111.6 Conflict of Interest. 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 shall not be associated in any way with the Third Party Organization.
111.7 Qualifications. The Third Party Organization shall submit documents, as required
by the Building Official, to show adequate training, knowledge and/or certification in the fields
upon which service is to be rendered. The Building Official shall review the documents along
with proof of required insurance and all required executed agreements. If in compliance, the
Building Official shall approve the Third Party Organization.
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If not approved, or if approval is revoked for just cause by the Building Official, the
Third Party Organization may appeal to the Construction and 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 provision or any action that
may result in the questioning of qualifications.
111.8 Certificate of Occupancy. A Certification of Occupancy shall be issued, when
necessary, by the Building Official upon completion of all requirements specified above and,
upon completion of all requirements of.~ny 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 inspgctions have been approved and after the
Building Official has perform and approve a final inspection when deemed necessary.
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TABLE NO.1-B
1. CFPBOA Application Fee
(1st item per address) .
(Each additional item per address) .
2: Permit Application Fee . .
3. Demolition and Moving Fees
Square Footage
4. Change of Occupancy Permit Fee
5. Ordinance Inspection Fee (per inspector)
6. Encroachment Variance Letters .
7. Zoning Verification Letters
8. Record Change Fee (per record or permit)
9. Plan Review Deposit*
those requiring circulation
those without circulation
1 through 1,000
1,001 through 2,000
2,001 through 3,000
3,001 through 5,000
5,001 through 10,000 r
10,001 through 20,000
20,001 and above.
$100.00
20.00
15.00
52.00
104.00
194.00
290.00
388.00
518.00
1036.00
52.00
25.00
25.00
15.00
15.00" ,
(20.00) 200.00
(10.00) 75.00
10. Contractor Registration (valid for one year)
11. Residential Master Plan Registration
100.00
50.00
+Deposit is not required for additions and remodels to existing Group R-3 Occupancies, and for additions, remodels or new construction of their
accessory structures. Where the plan review is performed under the third party option, the deposit shall be the amount in Q.
Other Inspections a>Itd Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of rivo hours)
2. Reinspection fee
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
(minimum charge -one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions
to plans (minimum charge -one-half hour)
5. Inspections outside of city limits (commercial)
(residential)
t Or 530.00 per hour, whichever is greater.
$30.00 per hour
$25.00
$30.00 per hour
$30.00 per hour
$45.00' per inspector
.. $60.00' total
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(b) The remaining sections of the 2000 International Residential Code are hereby
amended as follows:
Building Code
IRC SECTION 8202
*IRC Section R202• the defnitiort,~of "Building Official ", "Plumbing". "Plumbing
System" and "Townhouse" are than e~tew definitions are added to read as ollows:
BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by
this jurisdiction.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code.. For the purpose of this code the regularly
authorized deputy shall be as listed in 104.2.2.
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.
ET~ERGY CODE. Energy Code 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.)
MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
PLUMBING.
For the purpose of this use ~ >
^a ^~*°r^*~~^° - ^~~'^*°a ,... Chapters 25 through 32 as adopted, 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 or adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage
or storm drainage facilities; venting systems, and public or private water supply systems.
Not included in this definition are installations of chilled water piping in
connection with refrigeration, process and comfort cooling; hot water piping in
connection with building heating; and piping for fire protection systems.
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For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean:
All piping, fixhires, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems,
drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that: .
supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, 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, water, liquids, or any combination of these, or dispose of waste
water or sewage.
PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plumbing Code and the
International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. The term "Plumbing Code" applies
to both codes as one combined code.
PLUMBING SYSTEM.
For the purpose of using this code, as adopted, shall mean:
Includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and trans,
supports and appurtenances; water-treating or water-using equipment; soil, waste and
vent pipes; sanitary drains-, storm sewers and building sewers to an approved point of
disposal, in addition to their respective connections devices and appurtenances within a
stnicture or premise.
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, 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.
RESIDENDIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
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TOWNIiOUSE. Asingle-family dwelling unit constructed in a row of
attached units separated by pronert 1Lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and
with open space on at least two sides.
IRC TABLE R301.2(1)
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*IRC Table 301 2(1) • add a Note to read as~ollows:
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as desi ri criteria regardless of other
Figures may indicate.
IRC SECTION 8302
*IRC SectionR3021 • amend the Exception as follows:
Exceptions: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool Teel and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures1providedtbe floor area does not exceed
z are not required to
17_0 square feet 11.15 m ),
provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall
shall not extend over the lot line.
2 Open metal carport structures maybe constructed within zero (0) feet of the
ro ert line without fire-resistive or o enin rotection when the location of such is
improved as required bother City ordinances.
IRC SECTION 8303
*IRC Section R303 3 exception • changed to read as follows:
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a
mechanical ventilation system~complying with one of the following, are provided.
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1. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent
ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space
shall be exhausted directly to the outside.
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2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet lavatory or combination thereof
maybe ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device
designed to remove odors from the air
*IRC Section 8303.4 • change to,read as follotivs
8303.4 Stairway illumination. All interior an~ exterior stairways shall be provided
with a means to illuminate the stairs, including the landings and treads. Interior stairways shall
be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of each landing of the
stairway. For interior stairs the artificial light sources shall be capable of illuminating treads and
landings to levels not Iess than lfoot-candles (11 lux) measured at all points Exterior stairways
shall be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of the top
landing of the stairway. Exterior stairways providing access to a basement from the outside
grade IeveI shall be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of
the bottom landing of the stairway.
*IRC Section 8303.6• change to read as (ollows•
8303.6 Required heating. ,
l~leiv-€9e~ge~ Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the
floor and 2 feet (610 mm) from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature.
IRC SECTION 8314
Section 8314.8• changed to read as• ollows•
8314.8 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls,
under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8-inch (15.8 mm) fire-
rated _, ~ :...,.. X12.?-~~rr~ gypsum board or one-hour fire-resistive constniction.
IRC SECTION 8321
*IRC Section 8321.1 • add a second exc~tion to read as ollows
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2 Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the
structure shall be separated by two s~arate walls as follows:
a There shall be a 2" air space between the walls along the property line.
b The required fire rating shall be installed on the occupied side of each wall.
No material is required to be installed on the framing side that faces the 2" air
space.
c. FireblockinQ shall be installed at the t~ plate line and at 10' intervals
horizontall~in accordance with Section 8602.8.
IRC SECTION 8322
*IRC Section 8322.1 • changed to read as follows:
8322.1 Moisture control. In all framed walls, floors and roof/ceilings comprising
elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder, when installed, shall be installed in a
manner so as to not trap moisture ^ •'' _ '• •''° "~+''°' "'"''
(delete the exceptions)
IRC SECTION 8327
*IRC Section 8327.1 • changed to read as ollows:
8327.1 General. All buildings and structures whenpermitted to be erected in areas
prone to flooding ... {bulk of section a~nchanged) ...areas (including V-Zones), shall be
constructed and elevated as required by the provisions contained in this section or bier local
provisions as applicable.
IRC SECTION 8328
*IRC Section 8328• added to read as ollows:
8328 Wood retaining tivalls Wood retaining_walls exceeding four (4) feet in height
shall be constructed of new wood pro~erlytreated for such use. Measurement shall be from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. See Section 106.2, item #5 under Building for
retaining walls in succession.
IRC SECTION 8401
*IRC Section R401.6~ added to read as ollows:
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. _R401.6 Minimum distance of swimming pools from foundations Swimming pools
may not be closer to a building foundation than one horizontal foot at finish grade for ever,.y
vertical foot of swimming pool depth
Exception: Systems designed by an engineer registered in the State of Texas
IRC SECTION R403
`IRC Section R403.1.1 • add a sentence and a second paragraph to read as follows
Before using Table R403.1 for any value above 1 SOO~psf~ a report establishing the load-bearing
value of the soil shall be submitted.
" In soils considered adequate as determined by the Building Official for structures of
standard constniction in which en ineering design is not used Figure No R403 2 may be "
accepted as an alternate foundation design for the occupancies and conditions specified
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IRC SECTION R602
*IRCSection R602.3.2• add a sentence to read as follows:
Plates shall be a nominal 2 inches in depth~,38 min) and have a width at least equal to the width
of the studs.
IRC SECTION R703
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*IRC Section R703.7.4.1 • add a second ara ra h 7o read as oolows:
For 3 1/4 scLare feet (0 302 m2) of wall area the following dimensions shall be adhered
to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16" o c then shall be spaced no further apart than
~_proximately 29" vertically starting approximately 15" from the foundation.
2 When ties are placed on studs 24' o c they shall be spaced no further apart than
a~Qroximately 19" vertically starting approximately 10" from the foundation.
*IRC Section R703 7 4 2• add a secondparaQraph to read as follows:
When using ties that will flex when ~tshed, spot beddine, of cement mortar shall be
installed on all ties.
IRC SECTION R902
*IRC Section 902.3: added to read as follows:
R902.3 Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C. All
individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be a minimum Class C.
Exception• Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U
j occupancies having not more than 120 sg.ft. of projected roof area. When exceeding 120
soft. of projected roof area buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-
combustible coverings.
IRC SECTION 8907
*IRC Section 9071 • add a sentence to read as follows:
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All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall comply with Section R902.3.
*IRC Sections R907 7 R907 8 and R9D7 9• added to read as ollows:
8907 7 Maintain existing_provisions When reroofing, or repairing existing roofing,
the installer is required to insure the following items are maintained:
1. Existing roof drains and draina~~e systems are maintained clear an unobstructed.
.When in the opinion of the $uilding Official the existing drainage system appears
inadequate the system shall be re-evaluated~and when necessary required to comply
with the provisions for new construction. f
2. Fire-retardant requirements are maintained.
R907.8 Attic space. Construction of a sloped or flat roof over an existing roof in a
manner that creates an attic or a concealed space shall require the removal of any existing
roofing material from the newly created attic space.
R907 9 Inspections When a permit is required a final inspection and approval shall be
obtained from the Building Official when the re-roofing or installation of new roof is complete.
IRC SECTION R1005
*Section IOOS.2: changed to read as follows:
R1005.2 Exterior air intake. The exterior air intake shall be capable of providing ali
combustion air from the exterior of the dwelling or from spaces within the dwelling ventilated
with outside air such as e-rail-er attic spaces. The ... {remainder of section unchanged}.
Ener
IRC SECTION R1101
*IRC Section 1101.2: changed to read as follows:
N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance with this chapter shall be demonstrated by meeting
the requirements of the applicable sections and tables of this chapter. Where applicable,
provisions are based on the climate zone where the building is located. The climate zone for all
structures in thisiurisdiction = ''°r° *~ '~ ''~'~~^ ~°'^^~*°a shall be based on zone assignments in
Table N1101.2 for Tarrant County Texas (Tarrant8 -Zone 5) ~~. ~':: _ ;' end elute :._ :.'l:ic?: the
. Alternatively, the climate zone shall be permitted to be
determined by the Heating Degree Days assigned by the building official.
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Exception• As an alternate when using the prescriptive design as listed in
Section N1101 2 1 Table Number N1102 1(a) maybe used.
*IRC Section N1101 21 • change to read as follows:
N1101.2.1 Residential Buildings, Type A-1. Compliance shall be demonstrated by
°~ one of the following:
1. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area that does
not exceed 15 percent of the gross area of exterior walls; or
?.. Meeting the r_ eguirements of xhis chapter for buildings with a glazing area that is
walls and air conditioning equipment rated 12 SEER or higher;
3 Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area that is
greater than 20 percent but not exceeding 25 percent of the gross area of exterior
walls and air conditioning equipment rated 14 SEER or higher; or
4~Meeting the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code for
residential buildings, Type A-1.
*IRC Section NI101 3 4 • added to read as follows:
1101 3 4 EYterior basement or slab insulation Because of "very heavy" termite
classification desi ns em to 'n exterior insulation of basements or slabs shall not be utilized.
*IRC Section N11021 • change to read as oolows:
N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R-value or
maximum required U-factor for each element in the building thermal envelope (fenestration,
roof/ceiling, opaque wall, floor, slab edge, crawl space wall and basement wall) shall be in
accordance with the criteria in Table N1101.4.2.5 of the International Energy Conservation
Code.
Exception• As an alternate when using the prescriptive design as listed in
Section N1101 2 1 Table Number N1102.1(a) maybe used.
Residential building, Type A-1, with greater than 15-percent glazing area; residential
buildings, Type A-2, with greater than 25-percent glazing area; and any building in climates with
HDD equal to or greater than 13,000; shall determine compliance using the building envelope
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.
Exception• When using the prescriptive design for A-1 buildings as listed in
Section N1101.2.1 items #2 and 3 Tme A-1 residential buildings with greater than 25-
percent glazing area shall determine compliance using the building envelope
requirements of the International Enemy Conservation Code.
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*IRC Table N1102 1(a) • added to read as ollotivs:
TABLE N1202.1(a)
SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING
ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE
(U-FACTOR AND R-VALUE)
MAXIMUM MINIMUM INSULATION R-VALUE [(hr*ft2*°F)Btu]
GLAZING Ceilings Ceiling '
Crawl
U-FACTOR open to
Attic ]oisVRoof
Rafter ~ Basement Slab space
[Btu/(hr*ftZ* F)] Space Assembly Walls Floors Walls perimeter walls
0,65 R-38 R-22* R-13 R-19 R-0 R-0 R-0
*Note: In order to install the required 1" ventilation clearance of R806.2 and the R-22 without compressing the
insulation, which would lower the R- value, it maybe necessary to use a specialized compressed R-22 insulation or
enlarge the joist/rafter member one size. -
*IRC Section N1102 2 • change to read as follotivs:
N1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. In locations
with heating de rg ee days (HDD) less than 3,500, the T#e area-weighted-average solar heat gain
coefficient (SHGC) for glazed fenestration installed in the buildint; envelope ^'• ' ''
., ,~~ ~• •+~, , ~,~ 112 ~~n unnl shall not exceed 0.40.
jL~ln7Tj GTrf"I~t-1riZ i[ IVJJ X11..1 ~
IRC SECTION N1103
*IRC Section 1103 3 • add a second paragraph after the exception to read as follows:
A vapor retarder having a maximum permeance of 0 OS perm [2.87 ng/(s ' m2' Pa)] in
accordance with ASTM E 96 or aluminum foil having a minimum thtckness of 2 mtls (0.051
mm shall be installed on the exterior of insulation on cooling supply ducts that pass throu>;lt
nonconditioned spaces conducive to condensation.
Mechanical
IRC SECTION M1304
*IRC Section M1304 2 • added to read as follows:
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M1304.2 Minimum burial depth. Underground fuel piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
IRC SECTION M1305
*IRC Section 1305.1.3- changed to read as ollows_
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...sides of the appliance where access is required.
The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by
762 mm), or lar er where such dimensions are not large enough to-allow removal of the largest
appliance. As a minimum access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance
is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
Water heaters shall not be installed in attics.
*IRC Section 1305.1.5; added to read as follows:
13051 5 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in
which a water heater is installed is more than eight (81 feet (2438 mm) above the Around or floor
level, it shall be made accessible by a stairwaYor~ermanent ladder fastened to the building.
M13051 51 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or
access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, li~htin~ and a receptacle
outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section M1305.1.3.1.
*IRC Section M1305.1.3.1: add a sentence to read as ollows:
Low volta e wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical
dama e.
*IRC Section M130S.1.4.1 • changed to read as follows:
M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level and
firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending above the adjoining
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grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a
clearance of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground.
*IRC Section M1305.1 4 3 • add a sentence to read as follows:
Lo~v voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner~to prevent ph sical
dama e.
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IRC SECTION IV~1307
*IRC Section M1307.3.1: delete.
IRC SECTION M1501
*.IRC Section Ml SOI.2 • changed to read as ollotivs: .
M1501.2 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter of the appliance outlet and
shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be
reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination.
*IRC Section MI501.3: changed to read as ollotivs;
M1501.3 Length limitation. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall
not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination with not
more than two 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 rad} bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-
degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow.
The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
{Exception is tcncha~iged~
IRC SECTION M1601
*IRC Section M1601 3 4 • item #1 changed to read as follows:
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1. Duct insulation shall conform to the re uirements of Table M1601.3.4 and Section
N1103.3. Should there be anYconflicts between this section and the ener~y efficiencv
provisions, the ener~y efficiencv provisions shall take precedent.
A vapor retarder in accordance with Table M1601.3.4
n nc ro.,,, r~.4~ .,hif~ _.~~- ~~- '*~ "cT"'r ~ °b, or aluminum foil having
a minimum thickness of 2 mils (0.051 mm), shall be installed on the exterior of insulation
on cooling supply ducts that pass through non-conditioned spaces conducive to
condensation.
Insulations having a permeance of 0 OS perms f2 87 n~/(Pa ' s ' m211 or less shall not be
required to be covered. r ,
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IRC TABLE M1601.3.4
*IRC Table M1601.3.4 • added to read as follows:-
Table)V11601.3.4 -Insulation of Ducts
Insulation Types Insulation Types
Duct Location Mechanically Cooled Heating Zone 1 Heating Only
.« I AandW
On roof on exterior of building ~ C, VZ and W _ II Band W
III C and W
I A
Attics, garages and crawl spaces A and VZ II A
III B
I A'
In walls;, within floor-ceiling spaces; A and VZ II A
III B
Within the conditioned space or in None required ~ None required
basements; return ducts in air plenums
Cement slab or within ground None required None required
Note: Where ducts are used for both heating and cooling, the minimum insulation shall be as required for the most
restrictive condition.
1 Heating Degree Days:
Zone I below 4,500 D.D.
Zone II 4,501 to 8,000 D.D.
Zone III over 8,000 D.D. .
Z Vapor retarders shall be installed on supply ducts in spaces vented to the outside in geographic areas where the
summer dew point temperature based on the 2 %: percent column ofdry-bulb and mean coincident wet-bulb
temperature exceeds 60° F. (15.4° C).
3 Insulation may be omitted on that portion of a duct which is located within awall- or a floor-ceiling space where:
3'~ Both sides of the space are exposed to conditioned air.
s~ The space is not ventilated.
s.s The space is not used as a n:turn plenum.
s.a The space is not exposed to unconditioned air.
Ceilings which form plenums need not be insulated.
INSULATION TYPES4
A -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.48 [2.72 W/(mK)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 2.1
[0.367 (mK)/W].
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
1-inch (25 mm), 0.601b./cu.ft. (9.6 kg/m3) mineral fiber, rock, slag or glass blankets.
'/:-inch (13 mm), 1.5 to 3 1bJcu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner.
%:-inch (13 mm), 3 to 10 lb./cu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board.
B -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.24 [1.36 W/(mK)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 4.2
(0.735 (mK)!W]. '
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
2-inch (51 mrn), 0.60 lb./cu.ft. (9.6 kg/m') mineral fiber blankets.
1-inch (25 mm), 1.5 to 3 lb./cu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner.
1-inch (25 mm), 3 to I O lb./cu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board.
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C -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.16 [0.9 W/(rrrK)] or the equivalent thermal resistance of 6.3
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
3-inch (76 mm), 0.601b./cu.ft. (9.6 kg/m') mineral fiber blankets.
1 %:-inch (38 mm), 1.5 to 3 lb./cu.ft. (24 to 48 kg/m3) mineral fiber blanket duct liner.
1 '/:-inch (38 mm), 3 to l O lb./cu.ft. (48 to 160 kg/m3) mineral fiber board. .
V --Vapor Retarders: Material with a perm rating not exceeding 0.5 perm [29 ng/Pasm2]. All joints to be
sealed.
W -Approved weatherproof barrier.
a The example of materials listed under each type is not meant to limit other available thickness and density
combinations with the equivalent installed conductance or resistance based on the insulation only.
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IRC SECTION M2005
*IRC Section 20051 • changed to read as follows;.
M2005.1 General. Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and the requirements of this code. Water heaters shall
not be installed in an attic. Access to water heaters shall conform to the requirements of Section
M1305~-3. Gas-fired water heaters shall ... {remainder of paragraph icnchanged).
*IRC Section 2005 2 • changed to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room
used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a
sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to such
enclosure maY be from the bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door, weather-stripped in
accordance with the exterior door air leakage requirements of the International Ener~y_
Conservation Code and equipped with an approved self-closinz? device. Direct-vent water
heaters are not required to be installed within an enclosure.
*IRC Section 2005.2.1 • chap ed to read as ollows:
M2005.2.1 Water heater access. Access to water heaters that are located in an attic-e~
underfloor crawl space is permitted to be through a closet located in a sleeping room or bathroom
where ventilation of those spaces is in accordance with this code.
IRC CHAPTER 23
*Any section not reprinted herein shall be assumed to be deleted Chapter 23 is changed
to only read as follows:
SECTION 2301 -GENERAL
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M2301.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the construction, installation, alteration and
repair of systems, equipment and appliances intended to utilize solar energy for space heating or
cooling, domestic hot water heating, swimming pool heating or process heating.
M2301.2 Installation. Installation of solar energy systems shall comply with the
following:
M2301.2.1 Access. Solar energy collectors, controls, dampers, fans, blowers and
pumps shall be accessible for inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement.
M2301.2.2 Roof-mounted collectors. The rpof shall be constructed to support the
loads imposed byroof-mounted solar collectors. Roof-mounted solar collectors that serve as
a roof covering shall conform to the requirements for roof coverings in Chapter 9 of this
code, Where mounted on or above the roof coverings, the collectors and supporting structure
shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or fire-retardant-treated wood equivalent to
that required for the roof construction. •
M2301.2.7 Roof penetrations. Roofpenetrations shall be flashed,and waterproofed
in accordance with Chapter 9 of this code.
M2301.4 Prohibited heat transfer fluids.. Flammable gases and liquids shall not be
used as heat transfer fluids.
M2301.5 Backflorv protection. All connections from the potable water supply to solar
systems shall comply with Section P2902.4.5.
M2301.6 Heat exchangers. Heat exchangers used in domestic water-heating systems
shall be approved for the intended use. The system shall have adequate protection to ensure that
the potability of the water supply and distribution system is properly safeguarded.
M2301.7 Ducts. Ducts utilized in solar heating and cooling systems shall be constructed
and installed in accordance with Chapter 6 of this code.
Fuel Gas
IRC SECTION G2403
*IRC Section G2403: amend definition of "Unvented Room Heater" to add a sentence to
read as ~ olfows:
For the purpose of installation this definition shall also include "Unvented Decorative
A liances."
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IRC SECTION G2404
*IRC Sectio~i 2404.10: added to read as follows:
P2404.10 Location. Except as otherwise provided in this Code or other applicable
ordinances, no fuel gas system or parts thereof shall be located in any lot other than the lot which
is the site of the building, structure, or premises served 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.
IRC SECTION G2407
*IRC Section G2407.15, item #1: change the exception to read as ollows:
Exception: Unobstructed stud and joist spaces, within dwelling units, shall not
be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required
fireblock is removed.
IRC SECTION G2408
*IRC Section G2408.3: delete.
IRC SECTION G2411
*IRC Section 2411.5: add a seco~:dparagraph to read as follows:
~ Both ends of each section of medium pressure corru ated stainless steel tubin (gLCSST~
shall identify its operatin as pressure with an approved tai. The tags are to be composed of
~ aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag_
"WARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
IRC SECTION G2412
*IRC Section G2412.3: add an exception to read as ollows:
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Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2"
IRC SECTION G2414
*IRC Section G2414 6• cltan,t7ed to read as follotivs
G2414.6 (404.6) Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels
in the floor and covered in a manner wh~.t will allow 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
G2414.11 (404.1 ~ ~ ~^^~'^^ ~ t- 1 A!1 1 i.+ • nz~n ~~o
_ _ _ O 1, T1V~i6iL ,
~E`y@F2~
*IRC Section G2414 9 • changed to read as ollows • • ,
2414.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 4~ 18 inches {~85 458 mm) below grade,
r~~ n~~-.
*IRC Section G2414.9.1 • delete.
IRC SECTION G2416
°kIRCSectiott 2416 4• add a sentence to read as ollows•
Thee ui ment used shall be of an a ro riate scale such that ressure loss can be Basil
determined. "
°kIRC Section 2416 41 • changed to read as,follows
2416.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than ene
10 psig (~A 68.9
1cPa guage), or at the discretion of the Code Official the piping and valves maybe tested at a
ressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm of mercury measured with a manometer or slope
au e. s .
~l~}-
#~rr3~" ~ ~ b ~ .For welded piping and for
i ins carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3 48
1cPa), the test pressure shall not be less than sixty (601 pounds per square inch (413 4 kPa)
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*IRC Section 2416.4.2: changed to read as ollotivs:
2416.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfacto~ to the Code Official but in no case for net less than ~-A fifteen 15~,minutes. For
welded piping, and for~iping carryin~gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water
column pressure (3 48 kPal the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Code Official but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
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IRC SECTION,G2419
*IRC Section G24191.4• added to read as follows:
G241914 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel lCSST~piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or
equivalent support suitable for the size of the valves of adequate strength and Quality, and
located at intervals so as to prevent or damp_out excessive vibration but In xio case greater than
12-inches from the center of the valve Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the
free expansion and contraction of the system's piping fittines and valves between anchors. All
valves and supports shall be designed and installed so then will not be disengaged by movement
of the supporting piping.
IRC SECTION G2420
*IRC Section G24201 • add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section M1305.
Exception• A passageway or level service space is not required when the
regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
IRC SECTION G2437
*IRC Section G2437 S • add a sentence to read as ollows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination.
*IRC Section G2437 5.1 • changed to read as ollows:.
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. G2437.5.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall
not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than
two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2
1/2 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree
(1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends measuring in the direction of airflow.
Exception is unchanged}
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IRC SECTION G2443
*IRC Section G2443.2: changed to read as~ollows:
G2443.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the
sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling
units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when, approved by the
Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 102.
IRC SECTION G2446
*IRC Section G2446.1.1: changed to read as follows:
G2446.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to
access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the this
code. Water heaters shall not be installed in attics.
Plumbing Code
IRC SECTION P2503
*IRC Section P2S03.5.1 item 1 • add a seco~id Para raph to read as follows:
Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough
threshold The drain shall beplugged in a manner so that both sides ofpans shall be subjected to
the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
*IRC Section P2S03.6• changed to read as follows:
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P2503.6 Water-supply system test. Upon completion of a the water-supply system or a
section thereof, 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, •
p}asti~ by an air test of not less than 50 psi (344 kPa). The water utilized for tests shall be
obtained from a potable source of supply.
When using an air test the installer shall take appropriate measures to insure that all air is
removed from the system when the system becomes connected to the water supply.
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*IRC Section P2503 7 2 • changed to read as follows:
~ .
P2503.7.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle ... {bulk of section unchanged} ... at
the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at regular intervals as
' rectuired b}i applicable local provisions h~~:~iy.
IRC SECTION P2602
*IRC Section P2602.2• added to read as ollows:
P2602 2 Location Except as otherwise provided in this Code or other applicable
ordinances no plumbing system drainage system building sewer,~private sewage disposal
s sy tem or parts thereof shall be located in any lot other than the lot which is the site of the
building structure or premises served 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.
IRC SECTION P2603
*IRC Section P2603.2.2• added to read as ollows:
P2603.2.2 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.
*IRC Section P2603.6.1 • added to read as ollows:
P2603 61 Sewer depth Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
below grade.
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IRC SECTION P2706
*IRC Section P2706.1.2 • add to read as follows:
P2706.1.2 Condensate waste. 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 connection shall be located in the area controlled by the same person
controlling the air-conditioned space.
*IRC Section P2706.2• than ed to read as ollows:
P2706.2 Standpipes. Standpipes shall be individually trapped. Standpipes shall extend
a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) and a maximum of 42 inches (1066 mm) above the trap.
Access shall be provided to all standpipe traps and drains for rodding. No standpipe shall be
installed below the floor. .
IRC SECTION P2708
*IRC Section P2708.1 • changed to read as ollows:
P2708.1 General. Shower compartments shall have at least 900 square inches (0.581
m2) of floor area and be of sufficient size to inscribe a circle with a diameter not less than 300
inches (762 mm). Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty-
two (22) -inch (559 mml door. Hinged shower doors shall open outward. The wall... {batik of
section ranchanged~ ...shall be constructed as per Section R307.2 X92:4. Such walls shall .
{remainder of section and exception aanchanged~.
IRC SECTION P2709
*IRC Section P27091 • add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Showers designed to comply with CABO/ANSI A117.1.
IRC SECTION P2710
*IRC Section P27101 • chan,~ed to read as follows:
P2710.1 Finished. Shower walls shall be finished in accordance with Section R307.2
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IRC SECTION P2801
*IRC Section P2801.7• add to read as ollows:
P2801 7 Cold `eater line valve The cold water branch line from the main water supply
line to each water storage tank or water heater shall be provided with a valve as specified in
Section P2903.9.
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*IRC Section P2801 S 1 • change to read as ollows:
P2801.5.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 1.5 inches (38 mm) deep
and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping and condensate from the tank or
water heater. The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a minimum diameter of
~- 3/4 inch 0419 mm) o~thti-~tle*ra~~~~e-re~fi-alp ,,,;,.ti°.,~~~~°r. ~.
IRC SECTION P2803 ~ •• -
*IRC Section P2803 61 • chariQed to read as follows:
I'2803.~.1 Requirements for discharge. The outlet of a pressure relief valve,
temperature relief valve or combination thereof, shall not be directly connected to the drainage
system. The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full size separately to the outside of
the building or to an indirect waste receptor located inside the building.
In areas subject to freezing, the relief valve shall discharge through an air gap into an
indirect waste receptor located within a heated space, or by other approved means. The discharge
iQpe shall not discharge into the pan re~c uired in Section P2801.5.
The discharge shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury or
property damage and that is readily observable by the building occupants. The discharge from a
relief valve shall be trapped. The diameter of the discharge piping shall not be less than the
diameter of the relief valve outlet.
The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow and shall terminate
atmosphericallynet - ^ *'~ ~ ''° ~' `'' "'` °'"'_'°-''-~~• When dischar ig n,g_outside the
building, the point of discharge shall be with the end of the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610
mml nor less than six (6 inches (152 mm) above theground or the floor level of the area
receiving the discha~e and pointing~downward.
The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded.
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IRC SECTION P2903
*IRC Section P2903 21 • add to read as follows
P2903.2.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow
rate is more restrictive than those of this section the State flow rate shall take precedence
*IRC Section P2903.9 2 • change to read as follows
P2903.9.2 Water heater valve~•:,.A readily accessible full-open valve shall be installed in
the cold-water supply pipe to each water~heater or hot wafer stora. e~tank at or near the water
heater _or hot water storage tank. The valve shall be accessible on the same floor located near
the equipment and only serving the hot water storage tank or water heater The valuing shall not
interfere or cause a disniption of the cold water supply to the remainder of the cold tivater system
*IRC Section P2903.9.2 • change to read as, ollows
P2903.9.3 Valve requirements. ue? :~cc c,,...::5 :.d:;:d;:wl flxt,. ° , ~~~ a
w V.T R~ ,
vi Rra~ v .~csRai -vci
~"'"''°° "''^"'' ''' `' ~``• An individual shutoff valve shalTbe required on the
wester fixture supply $i$e to each _fixtllre and appliance ~~~tnr~. Access shall be provided to
all full open and shut off valves
Exception: Tub and shower valves.
*IRC Section P2903.10• change to read as,follows
P2903.10 Hose bibb. The water supply to hose ~e~se bibbs and sillcocks when subject to
freezing, including the "frost-proof' type, shall be equipped with an accessible stv~ ^~a •~-^~*°
shut off valve ;,,r:.a° ~,,^ ~, •,a• b ~ *k^t two,. ri,^~. ~,~",~„*,.,.~~°,a „a,,.,. a,.^• a a ,a
RlSlV
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(exception unchanged)
IRC TABLE P2904.4.1
*IRC Table P2904.4.1 • delete "Polybtctylene (PB,Zplastic pipe and tubing"
IRC SECTION P2904
*IRC Section P2904.4: add a sente~:ce to read as follows:
Water service piping shall terminate outside the building unless of material conforming to
Section P2904.5.
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*IRCSections P2904.5, 2904.5.1 and 2904.12• delete reference to "PB"plastic pipe.
IRC SECTION P3005
*IRC Section P3005.2.6: changed to read as follotivs:
P3005.2.6 Upper terminal's^°^ ^'' °*^ '~ Each horizontal drain shall be provided with
LAJa. {7~.7TiCGZT.
a cleanout at its upper terminal "^^°°^~'~'° ^'°^n^••+^ ^''^"''° ^r^~~~~°~ ^ r-*'~°''^^° ^~'^^ ''
mot.;+t,;., ~ ~ °+-«~ n ,,,,.,,~ ~~+~,° t„ •~a:.,., , tt
v~ `~ a-i laaual VZ~azv . J
Exception: cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five (5) feet
(1524 mm in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
*IRC Section P3005.2.7.1; add to read as~ollows:
P3005.2.7.1 Building sefver cleanouts. Building sewers shall be pravided with
cleanouts located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart measured from the upstream
entrance of the cleanout.
IRC TABLE P3005.4.1
*IRC Table P330S.4.1: change footnote "2" on 2" nominal ape to read "b"and add
three sentences to footnote "b" to read as,~ows:
2~¢
bNo water closets. Does not include branches of the building drain. Rrefer to Table P3005.4.2.
Note more than (3) water closets shall be permitted on any 3 inch diameter horizontal branch or
drain.
IRC TABLE P3005.4.2
*IRC Table P330S.4.2; add a sentence tofootnote "b" to read as follows:
bNo water closets. Note more than (3) water closets shall be permitted on any 3 inch diameter
horizontal branch or drain.
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IRC SECTION P3103
*IRC Section P3103.1: changed to read as follows:
P3103.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes which~extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least six 6 inches 152 mm .above the roof
~a+°'' """"' ^°"' ""''^''"-~, except that ... {remainder of section unchanged}.
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IRC~~SECTION P3105
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*IRC Section P3105.2. P310S.3 and Figure P3105.3: delete.
IRC SECTION P3111
*IRC Section P3111.1; cha wed to read as ollows:
P3111.1 Type of fixture. A combination waste and vent system shall not serve fixtures
other than.floor drains, standpipes, sinks-and''^-'-~,ato~ indirect waste receptors. Combination
drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a food waste 'nder.
*IRC Section P3111.2: changed to read as follows:
P3111.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system
shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a sinl , standpipe, and the
horizontal combination waste and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be'~^~~ 8
feet (3.14 2438 mm).
*IRC Section P3113.1: charmed to read as ollows:
P3113.1 Size of stack vents and vent stacks. The minimum required diameter of
individual vents, branch vents, circuit vents, vent stacks and stack vents shall be at least one-half
the required diameter of the drain served. The required size of the drain shall be determined in
accordance with Chapter 30. Vent pipes shall be not less than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) in diameter.
In addition the draina eg~ Uipin~ of each building shall be vented by means of one or more vent
pipes, the aggregate cross-sectional area shall not be less than that of the lar~1est required
building sewer in accordance with Table 3005.4.2. Vents exceeding 40 feet (12 192 mm) in
developed length shall be increased by one nominal pipe size for the entire developed length of
the vent pipe.
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Electrical Code
IRC SECTION E3301
*IRC Section E3301 1 • add a sentence to read as follows:
All references to NFPA 70 shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
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IRC SECTION F,.3306
*IRC Section E3306.3: changed to read as follows:
E3306.3. Minimum size of conductors. The minimum size of conductors for feeders
~ branch circuits shall ... {remainder of section unchanged} ....
*IRC Section E3306.6: changed to read as oolows:
E3306.6 Conductors in parallel. Circuit conductors that are electrically joined at each
end to form a single conductor shall be limited, to sizes No. ~A 1/0 and larger. [remainder of
section unchanged.}
IRC SECTION E3508
*IRC Section 3509.7; change to read as follows:
E3509.7 Metal gas piping bonding. Each interior portion of a metal gas
piping :system upstream from the equipment shutoff valve shall be electrically continuous and
bonded to the grounding electrode system. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance
with Table E3808.12 using the rating of the circuit that mawenergize the gas pining.
IRC SECTION E3509
*IRC Section 3508.1: add a sentence to read as follows:
Where a metal underground water pipeLas described in Section E3508.1.1, is not present, a
method of oar unding as specified elsewhere in this section shall be used.
IRC SECTION E3802
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*IRC Section 3802.8: changed to read as,,~ollows:
E3802.8 Exempt receptacles. Receptacles installed under exceptions to Sections
E3802.2 and E~89~4 E3802.5 shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of Section
1881-:1-9 E3801.9.
IRC APPENDIX SECTION AG101
*IRC A.ppenrlix Section AG101.1: add a secon~, third and ourth paragraph to read as
ollows:
The purpose of this section is to provide a h~her degree of protection a ag inst potential
drowning, especially among children through the use of safety bamers. It is not intended as a
substitute for adult supervision of children in pool areas or adult responsibility for supervision of
access to such areas.
The city recommends that all persons be taught how to swim.
The provisions of this section maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions of
this city but interpretation authority shall lie retained by the Building Official.
IRC APPENDIX SECTION AG105
*IRCAppendix Section AG10S.2 item #4: add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: When horizontal members are part of a fence that is at least 6 feet
X1830 mm~, in height, the horizontal members need not be on the pool side of the barrier.
*IRC Appendix Section IOS.2. item #9: delete.
*IRC Appendix Section 105.2.1: added to read as follotivs:
105.2.1 Exceptions.
1. The side of an outdoor swimming pool facing a private golf course or other restricted
access area where the erection of barriers is prohibited by deed restrictions need not
have the required barrier on that side.
2. Natural topographical barriers such as lakes, rivers, retaining walls, impenetrable
hedges, and inaccessible inclines maybe substituted as part of the barrier.
*IRC Appendix Section 105.3: delete.
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IRC APPENDIX J
*IRC Appendix J• delete and replace to read as ollotivs:
APPENDIX J
Existing Buildings and Structures
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SECTION J3401 -GENERAL
• - J3401.I Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall• control the alteration, repair, addition
1 and change of occupancy of existing structures as well as prescribe retroactive provisions.
Re ag rdless of the date of constriction buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance
with the provisions required at the date of construction except that buildings shall, as a .
minimum comply with the provisions expressed in this appendix.
Exceltion: When permitted by the code official, buildings and structures maybe
allowed to use provisions of more modern codes in lieu of maintaining the provisions
required at the date of constniction.
J3401.2 Maintenance. Buildings and structures, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in
a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be
maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the
owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and structures. To
determine compliance with this subsection, the building official shall have the authority to
require a building or structure to be reinspected. The requirements of this chapter shall not
provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in
existing structures.
J3401.3 Compliance with other codes. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of
occupancy to existing struchlres shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs,
additions and changes of occupancy in this and any other code adopted by this jurisdiction.
SECTION J3402 -ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
J3402.1 Existing buildings or structures. Additions, alterations or repairs to any
building or structure shall conform with the requirements of the code for new construction.
Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure which will cause
the existing building or structure to be in violation of any provisions of this code. Portions of the
structure not altered and not affected by the alteration are not required to comply with the code
requirements for a new structure.
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Exception: For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas established by other
city ordinances, any additions, alterations or repairs that constitute substantial
improvement of the existing structure, shall comply with the flood design requirements
fur new construction and all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into
compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design as determined by
the Director of Engineering.
J3402.2 Structural. Additions or alterations to an existing structure shall not increase the
force in any structural element by more than 5 percent, unless the increased forces on the
element are still in compliance with the code for new structures, nor shall the strength of any
structural element be decreased to less than that required by this code for new structures. Where
repairs are made to struchiral elements of an existing b~}ilding, and uncovered structural elements
are found to be unsound or otherwise structurally deficient, such elements shall be made to
conform to the requirements for new structures.
J3402.2.1 Existing live load. Where an existing stnucture heretofore is altered or
repaired, the minimum design loads for the structure shall be the loads applicable at the time
of erection, provided that the public safety is not endangered thereby.
J3402.2.2 Live load reduction. If the approved live load is less than required by this
code, the areas designed for the reduced live load shall be posted in with the approved load.
Placards shall be of an approved design.
J3402.3 Nonstructural. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure that are
non-structural and do not adversely affect any structural member or any part of the building or
stnicture having required fire resistance are permitted to be made with the same materials of
which the building or structure is constructed.
J3402.4 Stairways. An alteration or the replacement of an existing stairway in an
existing structure shall not be required to comply with the requirements of a new stairway as
outlined in Section R314 in the following conditioris:
1. where in the opinion of the Building Official, the existing space and construction will
not allow a reduction in pitch or slope nor will it create a hazardous situation; or.
2. there is not a change of occuparicy.
SECTION J3404 -GLASS REPLACEMENT
J3404.1 Conformance. The installation or replacement of glass shall be as required for
new installations.
J3404.2 Replacement windows. Regardless of the category of work, when an entire
existing window, including frame, sash and glazed portion is replaced, the replacement window
shall comply with the requirements of Section N1102.4.
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SECTION J3406 -HISTORIC BUILDINGS
J3406.1 Historic Buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction,
repair, alteration, addition, restoration and movement of structures, and change of occupancy
shall not be mandatory for historic buildings where such buildings are judged by the building
official to not constitute a distinct life safety hazard.
SECTION J3407 -MOVED STRUCTURES
,13407.1 Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply
with the provisions of this code for new structures. ,
SECTION J3410 -ALL STRUCTURES
.13410 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to all existing buildings. These
provisions maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions of this city but interpretation
authority shall be retained by the building official. • ,
J3410.1 Certificate of Occupancy. (No requirements.)
J3410.2 Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors. Regardless of the date of occupancy, approved
fire alarms/smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with the following sections:
1. As required by Sections 907.3, 907.23 and 907.24 of the Fire Code.
2. Smoke detectors in dwelling units, congregate residences, hotel or lodging house
guest rooms, or similar residential uses of R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancies, shall be
provided in accordance with the ordinance under which they were constructed, or in
accordance with Section J3425, whichever is more restrictive.
J3410.3 Fire-suppression systems. Fire suppressions systems shall be installed as
required by Section 903.6, 3418.3 and 3423.
J3410.4 Swimming Pool Barriers. Compliance shall be as listed below:
1. For pools constructed on or after October 1, 1993 for use with Grotip R, Division 3
Occupancies, see the appropriate provisions in the code in effect when the pool was
constructed as follows:
a. 12-4-98 to 7-1-01, see 1997 UBC, Appendix Chapter 4 with amendments -Ord
13625.
b. 7-1-01 to present, see IBC Chapter 31 and IRC Appendix Chapter G with
amendments -Ord (----).
2. For pools owned, controlled, or maintained by the owner of a multiunit rental
complex or by a property owners association,'see the appropriate state law, Chapter
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. 214, Local Government Code, Subchapter C, "Swimming Pool Enclosures", and
Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757, "Pool Yard Enclosures",
which are both adopted herein by reference.
3. For public pools, see the appropriate state law, Texas Department of Health Standards
for Public Swimming PooUSpa, Sections.. 265.181 through 265.207, which~is adopted
herein by reference. (Note: Only the applicable sections relating to pool enclosures,
Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code or Plumbing Code items are
adopted herein. Other sections, if adopted, are enforced by other city departments.}
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4. For all other pools not covered by items 1, 2 br 3 above, regardless of date of
installation, see Chapter 31 of the Building Code;
J3411 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 Building Code items for buildings and structures shall be considered as
part of this code.
Enforcement of these sections may be performed by other departments or divisions of the
City of Fort Worth. However, as provisions of this code, final interpretation, appeals of
interpretation, requests for variances, etc. shall be handled as described in this code.
J3412 (No requirements.)
SECTION J3425 -SMOKE DETECTORS
J3425.1 General. Dwelling units, congregate residences, hotel or lodging house guest
rooms, or similar residential uses of R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancies, that are used for sleeping
purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors maintained in operable condition.. Detectors
shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's instructions and as further
specified in this section, in 3410.2, in the Minimum Building Standards Code and in the Fire
Code.
J3425.2 Power Source. Smoke detectors may be battery operated or may receive their
primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source.
Wiring shall be permanent and without disconnecting switches other than those required for
overcurrent protection.
J3425.3 Location within Dwelling Units. In dwelling units, detectors shall be mounted
on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each
separate sleeping area. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed
at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway. Detectors shall also be installed in the
basements of dwelling units having stairways that open from the basement into the dwelling.
Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are
located.
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J3425.4 Location in Efficiency Dwelling Units and Hotels. In efficiency dwelling
units, hotel suites and in hotel sleeping rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wall of
the main room or hotel sleeping room. When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwelling unit
or hotel suite are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling
directly above the stairway. When. actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm audible within the
sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping room in which it is located.
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SECTION 3.
Section 7-63 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7-63. Effect of conflict with other ordinances.
This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), affecting Residential Code provisions, as amended, and shall not
repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in those instances where provisions of
such ordinances• are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
Section 7-64 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7-64. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public
health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for all
other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation
of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable as herein provided.
SECTION 5.
This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas (1986), affecting Residential 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, or section of this ordinance shall be declared void, ineffective, or
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been
enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such void,
ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
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SECTION 7.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public
health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for all
other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation
of this ordinance occurs or continues sl~ll be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction
thereof shall 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 Building Code, or'any other ordinances affecting construction and
fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance: and, as to such
accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or
not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9.
A copy of the 2000 International Residential Code, together with the local amendments
contained in this ordinance, shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record
and inspection.
SECTION 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 of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all
courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in Chapter XXV, Section 3,
~ of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
SECTION 11.
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the caption and
Sections 1, 7, 9, 11 and 12 of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas as authorized by Section 2, Chapter XXV of the Charter of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas and by Section 52.013 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code.
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SECTION 12.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect July 1, 2001, except that Chapter 11,
"Energy Efficiency," shall be in full force and effect January 1, 2002.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
David Y t, City Attorney ~.
B °`~• e.~ ti/• dom.
As is t City Attorney
Adopted:
Effective:
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