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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6374 ORDINANCE NO. -� AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING VOLUME I OF THE 1970 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, AS AMENDED, REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE AND REPEALING THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND ALL THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to provide minimum standards to regu- late the design, construction, materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures and certain equipment thereof, within the City to protect and promote the public safety, health and welfare; and, WHEREAS, the present building code is in need of amendments in order to protect and promote the public safety, health and welfare under modern con- ditions; and, WHEREAS, the Building Code Revision Committee of the City of Fort Worth has recommended the adoption of Volume I of the 1970 Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, with certain amend- ments; Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH SECTION 1. 1970 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. The Building Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to conform to Volume I of the 1970 Uniform Building Code of the In- ternational Conference of Building Officials, as amended hereby, and the same as amended is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth from the effective date hereof. Three copies of the said Volume I of the 1970 Uniform Building Code with corrections, marked "Exhibit A," are incorporated herein by reference and have been filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. 1 SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS. That Volume I of the 1970 Uniform Building Code (Exhibit "A") be amended as shown by Exhibit "B" attached hereto, which amendments are incorporated herein by reference and shall have been filed in the Office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. SECTION 3. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provi- sions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted, and each violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00. SECTION 4. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespec- tive of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 5. ORDINANCES REPEALED. Ordinance 4155 and all ordinances amendatory thereto are expressly superseded by the terms of this Ordinance. Building Permits heretofore issued under existing ordinances shall be valid for the time for which they are issued under the existing Building Code, but upon expiration thereof, the same shall be void. All pending litigation and existing violations, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under the Building 2 / Code and amendments thereto superseded by this Ordinance, shall not be affected by this Ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The fact that the present Building Code is inadequate, creates an urgency and an emer- gency for the immediate preservation of the public, peace, health, comfort, safety and general welfare, and requires that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its pas- sage, and it is accordingly so ordained. SECTION 7. DIGEST AND REVISION. This Ordinance consti- tutes a digest and revision of the Building Code Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as provided by Section 2, Chapter XXVI and Section 10, Chapter XXVIII of the Charter of said City, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to publish this Ordi- nance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public and this Ordinance, as so published in pamphlet form, shall be admissible in evidence as provided in Section 3, Chap- ter XXVI, of the Charter. SECTION 8. WHEN EFFECTIVE. The fact that the present ordi- nances providing for a Building Code and regulating the construc- tion of buildings within the corporate limits of the City are deemed inadequate and there are conditions existing in said City endangering the convenience, safety, and welfare of the public which create an emergency and public necessity in the preserva- tion of the public health and safety thereof, the City Secretary shall have this Ordinance published promptly in pamphlet form as provided in Section 7 hereof, and it shall become.a law and be in full force and effect from and after such publication. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY 3 } EXHIBIT "B" EXHIBIT "B" The following Chapters, Sectionsandparts of the 1970 Uniform Building Code (Exhibit "A") are hereby amended and after having been so amended shall be and read as follows: Bl r, r EXHIBIT 'i1B" EXHIBIT "B" The following Chapters, Sections, and parts of the 1970 Uniform Building Code (Exhibit "A") are hereby amended and after having been so amended shall, be and read as follows: PART I. - ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPTER I -,TITLE AND SCOPE SECTION 103. (Insert at the end of Section). EXCEPTION: The 'provisions of this Code shall not apply to those buildings and structures in Section 108 of this Code. SECTION 106. The provisions of this Code are not intended to pre- vent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this 'Code, provided any such alternate has been approved. The periodic Research Recommendation Reports of the International Conference of Building Officials will be accepted as prima facie evi- dence that an alternate material or method of construction is acceptable under the provisions of this Code. An alternate material or method of construction may be approved by the Board of Appeals when submitted for approval in accordance with the provisions of Section 204. SECTION 107. No Requirements. SECTION 108. The provisions of this Code shall not apply to any of the following: 1. Towers or poles supporting electrical communication, power, railway or signal conductors; power generating, transforming, switching buildings and structures; building or portions of buildings housing communication equipment providing that all of the above buildings or structures are owned or operated by a company operating under approved municipal, county, State or Federal regulations. 2. Railroad bridges, roadbed and signal structure, when properly constructed upon approved railway right-of-way. 3. Sidewalks, highway, thoroughfare and drainage structures which have been approved by the Director of Public Works of the City of Fort Worth. 4. Underground pipes, ducts, sewers, water and gas lines and man- holes installed and maintained under a franchise issued by the City of Fort Worth or where they are installed and maintained by the City of B2 Fort Worth except that if any such construction involves the safety and stability of existing buildings or structures then such construction must be approved by the Building Official. 5. Show cases, counters and office or store fixtures or painting and decorating when located inside an approved building or structure, except where such appurtenances are built-in as an integral part of the building,or structure. 6. Signs. (a) When erected by Municipal, State or Federal Govern- ment, for the purpose of public instruction, street or highway designa- tion, control of traffic, and similar uses incidental to the public in- terest. (b) When of a warning, directive or instructional nature and when erected by a Public Utility or Transportation organization which operates under a franchise from the City of Fort Worth permitting the use of public property for the displays of such signs. B3 CHAPTER 2 - ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT " P SECTION 201. There is hereby established in the City the "Building Division" which shall be under the jurisdiction of the Building Official designated by the Director of Public Works. The Building Official shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of this State. He shall have had at least ten (10) years' experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, or building contractor, five (5) years of which shall have been in directing the work of others. He shall be ap- pointed with the advice and consent of the City Manager. SECTION 204. (a) GENERAL. For the purposes of determining questions of fact as to the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment, and methods of construction and for providing for factual interpretation of this Code, there shall be, and is hereby, created a Building Code Board of Appeals, hereafter referred to as the Board of Appeals. (b) APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, The Board of Appeals shall becomposedof nine (9) members, appointed by the City Manager, by and with the consent of the City Council, and shall consist of: Place 1. One architect Place 2. One home builder Place 3. One general building contractor Place 4. One structural engineer Place 5. One mechanical engineer Place 6. One fire protection engineer Place 7. One fire insurance underwriter Place 8. One person above the age of 25 years who is not engaged in any branch of the construction industry Place 9. One person above the age of 25 years who is not engaged in any branch of the construction industry. All members shall reside within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth and shall be nominated in the following manner: Place 1. By the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Place 2. By the Fort Worth Home Builders Association B4 Place 3. By the Fort Worth Chapter of the Associated General Contractors Place 4. By the Fort Worth Branch of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Place 5. By the Fort Worth Branch of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Place 6. By the Fire Prevention and Engineering Bureau of Texas Place 7. By the City Manager Place 8. By the City Manager Place 9. By the City Manager (c) QUORUM. Any six (6) members of said Board shall constitute a quorum to transact business but no decision in such a case shall be handed down unless concurred in by not less than five (5) of its mem- hers. The Board shall hold meetings at such time and place as called by the chairman or one lawfully acting in that capacity. (d) BY-LAWS AND RECORDS. The Board shall elect one of its mem- bers as chairman and he shall keep a record of the proceedings and decisions, and a copy of same shall be filed with the City Secretary and in the office of the Building Official. The Board shall establish its own rules of procedures. (e) TENURE, The members shall hold office for a term of two (2) years unless relieved for cause prior to that time. The above members in the odd-numbered paragraphs shall have terms of office begin- ning in the odd-numbered years. The members in the above even-numbered paragraphs shall have terms of office beginning in the even-numbered years. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. (f) AUTHORITY AND POWER. The Board of Appeals shall have the power in all cases appealed to it from decisions or orders of the Build- ing Official to reverse or affirm or modify in whole or in part, the de- cision or order appealed from. The Board of Appeals shall have the power to approve alternate and new materials, methods, decisions, etc. in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code. The Board of Appeals shall have no power to B5 otherwise limit, modify or change this Code. (g) RIGHT OF APPEALS. Any person, firm, company or corporation, their agents or employees aggrieved by any decision or order of the Building Official may appeal such decision or order to the Board of Appeals. (h) APPEAL PROCEDURE. Every appeal must be filed in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision or order appealed from and shall be filed in duplicate with the Building Official. Such notice shall contain appropriate reference to the decision or order appealed from as well as the grounds of the appeal. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to notify the Chairman of the Board of Appeals of appeals filed. At the time of filing an appeal, the appel- lant shall be required to pay an appeal fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), which fee may be returned to the appellant at the discretion of the Board of Appeals if the appellant is substantially sustained. (i) HEARING. The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time for the Hearing of an appeal, giving notice in writing to the parties in interest and shall reach its decision within a reasonable time there- after and so notify the appellant of its decisions. Parties may appear before the Board of Appeals in person, by agents or by attorney. The Board may require additional data and tests necessary for adequate de- cision of the appeal. (j) STAY OR PROCEEDINGS, An appeal shall stay all proceedings in connection with the decision or order appealed from unless and until the Building Official shall have certified to the Board after notice of appeal has been filed that a stay would cause hazard to life or prop- erty. In such case, proceedings pursuant to the decision or order of the Building Official shall not be stayed unless by order of the Board of Appeals or by a restraining order issued by a court of record of com- petent jurisdiction. No such restraining order, whether temporary or otherwise, shall be granted without notice to the Building Official, and without due cause shown. Any work done contrary to the order of the Build- ing Official after filing an appeal hereunder, pending the determination of such an appeal, shall be subject to abatement should the order be affirmed and may not be considered by the Board of Appeals as mitigating B6 d . or extenuating circumstance. (k) ENFORCEMENT. The Building Official shall enforce and execute all decisions and order of the Board of Appeals. (1) BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official shall be an ex officio non-voting member of the Board of Appeal. When required by the Board of Appeals, the Building Official shall furnish all records and evidence pertinent to the appeal. The Building Official and all deputies shall be required to answer all questions pertinent to the appeal SECTION 205. No Requirements. B7 1, CRAPTVR 3 - PERMITS' AND INSPECTIONS SECTION 301. (a) EXCEPTIONS: No permit is required for: 1. In Group I and J Occupancies, all non-structural repair, redecorating, refurbishing, repainting, and reconditioning that does not require repair or alteration to the electrical or plumbing systems. 2. Work for which no Building Inspection Fee is required in Section 303 3. In Fire Zone No. 3, all ordinary non-structural roof re- pairs or replacement that require no fire rating. 4. Fences six feet (6') and under in height. SECTION 301. (c) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. With each appli- cation for a building permit, and when required by the Building Official for enforcement of any provisions of this Code, two sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. EXCEPTIONS: When authorized by the Building Official, plans and specifications need not be submitted for the following: 1. One-story buildings of Type V conventional wood-stud con- struction with an area not exceeding six hundred square feet (600 sq. ft.). 2. Group J, Division 1 Occupancies of Type V conventional wood-stud construction. 3. Small and unimportant work. The Building Official shall require plans and specifications to be prepared by an engineer or architect licensed by the State to practice as such. EXCEPTION: The following plans and specifications need not be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. 1. Any Group H, I or J Occupancies not exceeding two stories in height, or; 2. Other buildings (except public buildings involving public works) not exceeding one story in height and five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) in area, provided no clear span exceeds twenty- four feet (24 ft.). SECTION 302. (b) RETENTION OF PLANS. One set of approved plans, specifications, and computations shall be retained by the Building B8 Official f9r a period,of,riot ,less' t`han•ninety (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, which set shall be kept on such building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. Plans, submitted for checking, for which no permit is issued, and on which no action is taken by the applicant for ninety (90) days, shall be returned to the last known address of the applicant. SECTION 303. (a) BUILDING INSPECTION FEES. (Add at the end of the. Section). EXCEPTION: In computing the Inspection Fees in Table 3A, the following valuation shall be excluded: 1. The value of all work on which a separate Inspection Fee is charged under the Fort Worth Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Mechani- cal, Sign Ordinances. 2. The value of all fixed or portable heating, cooling, or cooking equipment. 3. The value of all refurnishing, refurbishing, redecorating and renovating that does not involve the fire resistivity of the building. (b) PLAN-CHECKING FEE. No Requirements. (c) VALUATION ESTIMATE, When the valuation stated in the Application is less than the Building Valuation Data published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the Building Official may deny the issuance of the permit until the applicant has furnished cost estimates to substantiate the valuation stated in the Application. (d) In the event of abandonment prior to any construction, the Inspection Fee will be refunded upon request. B9 1 TABLE 3A INSPECTION'FE$ SCHEDULE ' TOTAL VALUATION FEE $ 0 to $ 100.00 No fee $ 101 to $ 2,000.00 $1.00 for each $100 valuation, or fraction thereof $ 2,001 to $ 25,000.00 $20.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 $ 25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $89.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000,00. $ 50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $151.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $1.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00. $100,001.00 and up $226.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. (e) A separate demolition Inspection Fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged to cover the cost of inspection for compliance with Chapter 57 (Demolition) of this Code. EXEMPTIONS: No demolition Inspection Fee will be charged for: 1. Buildings in Fire Zone No. 3. 2. Buildings declared to be unsafe, hazardous, or dwellings declared to be substandard. 3. Buildings in Group J Occupancies. (f) A separate Moving Inspection Fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged to cover the cost of inspection for compliance with the provisions of this Code. (g) A separate Sign Inspection Fee will be charged based on the Valuation Fee Schedule in Table 3-A with a minimum Fee of five dollars ($5.00). (h) TAbenever Public Property is used or occupied either perma- nently or temporarily, Application and Inspection Fees shall be charged as specified in Chapter 46 of this Code. BIO SECTION 305. 'ta),GENERAL (Amend Exception Only). EXCEPTION: No special inspection is required when the value of the building or structure is less than fifty thousand dollars 050,000.00) or when no structural alterations or repairs are in- volved. (b) SPECIAL INSPECTOR. The special inspector shall be a person qualified for the inspection work. Such persons shall be: 1. A registered professional engineer with experience in structural engineering, or; 2. A licensed architect with experience in structural engineer- ing, or; 3. A person in the employ of and subject to direct supervision of a person in category (1) or (2) above, or 4. A person under the personal and direct supervision and con- trol of a person in category (1) or (2) above. 5. The names and qualifications of Inspectors proposed to be employed under (3) and (4) above shall be submitted to the Building Official. The special inspector shall furnish inspection on the construc- tion and work requiring his employment. He shall report to the Build- ing Official in writing when required, giving detailed progress of construction, note the physical condition of structural portions of the building as the same is erected, and list any deviation from . the approved plans and specifications committed during the construction. SECTION 306. (f) SPECIAL PROVISIONS: A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a six (6) month period may be issued for a structure not in compliance with this Code provided: 1. The occupant load is 10 or less. 2. The area does not exceed 800 square feet. 3. Group E Occupancies must have an open space of sixty feet (60') on all sides. 4. Supported on an approved foundation. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be renewed provided the total period of occupancy does not exceed twenty-four (24) months. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a specific applicant and is not transferrable. BII PART II.' CHAPTER 4. 'DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS APPROVED, as to materials, equipment, and method of construc- tion, refers to approval by the Board of Appeals or the Building Official acting with the advice and consent of the Board of Appeals. Such approval shall be substantiated by investigations and tests, or by reason of accepted principles or tests by national authorities, technical or scientific organizations. APPROVED AGENCY is an established and recognized agency regu- larly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the Board of Appeals. APPROVED FABRICATOR is an established and qualified person, firm or corporation that has been approved by the Building Code Board of Appeals or the Building Official. The Building Official shall maintain in his office an official list of approved fabricators. SECTION 420-S. STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceil- ing or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a base- ment or cellar is more than six feet (6') above grade as defined herein for more than 50 per cent of the total perimeter, such basement or cellar shall be considered a story. SECTION 422. (Add). USABLE SPACE is an area not being used by any occupancy as de- fined herein but is easily accessible to occupants of a building. UTILITY BOX is an enclosure or protective device installed by a public or private utility agency necessary for efficiently furnishing electrical, gas, water, sewer, or communication service. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1970 EDITION is the City of Fort Worth Mechanical Code and Amendments thereto. B12 ` PART III - REQUIREMENTS BAS$D QN OCCU$ANCY CHAPTER 5 - CLASSIFICATION OF ALL BUILDINGS SECTION 503. (c) 1. (Add at the end.) SPECIAL PROVISION: All openings in a "Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation" shall be protected as in a "Three-Hour Fire- Resistive Occupancy Separation." SECTION 511. ZONING RESTRICTIONS. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth shall prevail as to the use of property, minimum yard requirements, and maximum area and height of buildings in various areas of the City. CHAPTER 8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP C OCCUPANCY SECTION 805. (Amend fourth paragraph only). There shall be provided at least one lavatory for each four (4) water closets or urinals for each sex, at least one drinking fountain on each floor for elementary and secondary schools. SECTION 810. (Amend Condition No. 2 only). 2. A reduction in minimum travel distance to an exit to 100 feet and 150 feet in Type I or II buildings. B13 ' I4, :CHAPTER II - REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F OCCUPANCY SECTION 1109. (e) AREA AND HEIGHT INCREASES, Area of struc- tures open on three sides may be increased 25 per cent and one tier in height. Areas of structures open on four sides may be increased 50 per cent and one tier in height. EXCEPTION: The area shall not be limited for structures at least 50 per cent open on two or more sides of each tier and having not more than two parking tiers above grade. TABLE NO. 11-A - OPEN PARKING GARAGES AREA AND HEIGHT TYPE OF AREA PER TIER HEIGHT CONSTRUCTION (Square Feet) Ramp-Access Mechanical Access Two-Hour Fire- Resistive or Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited more, throughout IV - One-Hour 50,0001 11 Tiersl 14 Tiersl 40,0002 8 Tiersl 10 Tiersl IV - Unprotected 30,0001 8 Tiersl 12 Tiersl Noncombustible 20,0002 5 Tiersl 7 Tiersl 1Two or more sides of each tier 50% or more open 2Less than two sides of each tier 50% open CHAPTER 15 - REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP J OCCUPANCY SECTION 1502. (Add Special Provision at the end). SPECIAL PROVISION. 1. Detached, one story, Group J, Division I Occupancies, open on two or more sides may have a Basic Allowable Area of 3,000 square feet (3,000 sq.ft.) with the allowable area increases permitted in Section 506 provided the exterior wall and opening protection are as required for in a Group H Occupancy. Area separation walls may be of one-hour fire-resistive construction. 2. Attached one story, Group J, Division I Occupancies open on two or more sides may have the same allowable area as permitted in above Special Provision No. 1, provided the occupancy separation complies with Section 503. B14 PART V - REQUIREMENTS BASED ON 'PYPE OF CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 17 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 1703. EXCEPTION. Usable space need not be enclosed when the use conforms to Section 422. SECTION 1706. (d) (Add Special Provision). SPECIAL PROVISION: Openings in elevator shafts may comply with the provisions of the American Standard Safety Code For Ele- vators (A-17-1). CHAPTER 18 - TYPE I BUILDINGS SECTION 1801. REFERENCE. 1. Materials of construction and fire-resistive requirements shall be as specified in Chapter 17. 2. See Chapter 33 for special exceptions governing Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads. CHAPTER 19 - TYPE II BUILDINGS SECTION 1901. REFERENCE; 1. Materials of construction and fire-resistive requirements shall be as specified in Chapter 17. 2. See Chapter 33 for special exceptions governing Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads. CHAPTER 21 - TYPE IV BUILDINGS SECTION 2103. (a) EXTERIOR WALLS. EXCEPTIONS: 4. In a Group F, G, or J Occupancy in Fire Zone No. 2 or in a Group F Occupancy in Fire Zone No. 3, a fire-resistive time period will not be re- quired for an exterior wall of a one-story Type IV-N building pro- vided the floor area of the building does not exceed twenty-five hundred square feet (2,500 sq.ft.) and such wall is located not less than five feet (5') from a property line. B15 PART,VII DETAILED REGULATIONS. CHAPTER 29 —EXCAVATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND RETAINING WALLS SECTION 2902. (b) No Requirements. CHAPTER 33 - STAIRS, EXITS AND OCCUPANT LOADS SECTION 3301.(c) Change only the following definition: PANIC HARDWARE is a type of latching device for a door which will always un- latch the door and permit it to be opened when pressure is applied to the hardware in the direction of exit travel. SECTION 3302. (a) Add the following Special Provision at the end of the Section: SPECIAL PROVISION: Occupant loads exiting through a floor in an enclosed, vertical exit stairway shall not be included in deter- mining the number of required exits for that story. SECTION 3302. (c) Add the following EXCEPTION after first paragraph: EXCEPTION: In F-2 Occupancies, where only two exits are required and the exits are enclosed stairways, the entrance to such stairways shall be placed a distance apart equal, to not less than one-tenth (1/10) the perimeter of the area served, measured along the route of travel. For enclosed stairways, the area served shall be the entire floor. TABLE 33-A. Change the "Square Feet Per Occupant" to 300 for "Garage, Parking" and to 100 for "Hospitals and Sanitariums - Nursing Homes." SECTION 3304. (g) CONSTRUCTION. (Add to Exceptions). 4. Buildings housing Group C and F Occupancies may have walls and ceilings of corridors of noncombustible construction. SECTION 3304. (h) OPENINGS. (Add at the end of the Section). EXCEPTION: In corridors of Group C and F Occupancies that are permitted to be of noncombustible construction, interior openings may have fixed plain glass as specified in Section 5406 of unlimited area provided the corridors are at least six (6) feet in width and do not B16 serve as an exit for other floors of the building. SECTION 3309. (b) No Requirements. SECTION 3312. (c) ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS. Exit signs serving the occupant loads specified in this Subsection shall be lighted with two electric lamps of not less than 15 watts each in the follow- ing manner: 1. In the following occupancies, two (2) sources of supply, each separate and independent of each other shall be provided. One source of supply shall be wired as an independent circuit to its source as required in paragraph #2 below: A. Group A Occupancies. B. Divisions 1 and 2 of Group B Occupancies with an occupant load over 500 persons, except churches with an occupant load of less than 750 persons. C. Group D Occupancies with an occupant load over 100 persons. 2. Independent circuits, serving exit lighting and exit signs only, and connected to the line side of the service switch shall be provided for the following occupancies: A. Groups B, C, F and G Occupancies with an occupant load over 300 persons. B. Groups E and H Occupancies with an occupant load over 100 persons. C. Group D Occupancies with an occupant load over 50 persons. SPECIAL PROVISION: A separate source of supply may be battery power provided the capacity is sufficient to provide two (2) hours of the required illumination. SECTION 3313. (d) AISLE SPACING. With standard spacing, as specified in Section 3314 (a), aisles shall be so located that there will be not more than eight (8) intervening seats between any seat and the nearest aisle. With continental spacing, as specified in Section 3314 (a), the number of intervening seats may be increased to 29 where exit doors are provided along each side aisle of the row of seats at the rate of one pair of exit doors for each five rows of seats. Such exit doors shall B17 provide a minimum clear width of sixty-six inches (66"). SECTION 3313. (e) CROSS AISLES. Aisles shall terminate in a cross aisle, foyer, or exit. The width of the cross aisle shall be not less than the sum of the required width of the widest aisle plus 50 per cent of the total required width of the next widest aisle leading thereto. In Groups A, B, and C Occupancies, aisles shall not provide a dead end greater than twenty feet (20') in length. SECTION 3315. (c) BALCONY EXITS. Every balcony having an occupant load of more than 20 shall be provided with a minimum of two exits. Balcony exits shall open directly onto an exterior stair- way or into an approved stairway or ramp. When there is more than one balcony, exits shall open into an exterior or enclosed stairway or ramp. Balcony exits shall be accessible from a cross aisle. The number and distribution of exits shall be as otherwise specified in this Chapter. SECTION 3317. (a) SPECIAL PROVISIONS. No Requirements. SECTION 3317. (b) CORRIDORS. (Amend second paragraph only). Corridor walls shall not be less than incombustible construc- tion with openings protected as required in Section 3304 (h). EXCEPTIONS: 1. When each room used for instruction has at least one exit door directly to the exterior at ground level and when rooms used for assembly purposes have at least one-half the required exits directly to the exterior at ground level, the corridor openings need not be protected as required in Section 3304 (h). 2. There shall be no change in elevation of, less than 10 inches in a corridor or exterior balcony unless ramps are used. SECTION 3321. (e) 2. No Restrictions. SECTION 3321. (e) 3. SEATING CAPACITY. For determining the seating capacity of a stand, the width of any seat shall be not less than eighteen inches (18") nor more than nineteen inches (19"). EXCEPTION: When fixed seats are to be installed, the seating capacity shall be the actual number of seats installed. B18 SECTION 3321. (e) 4. NUMBER OF SEATS BETWEEN AISLES. The number of seats between any seat and an aisle shall not be greater than 20 for open air stands with seats without backrests; 15 for open air stands with seats having backrests; 15 for seats without backrests within buildings, and 8 for seats with backrests in buildings. SECTION 3321. (f) 4. No Restrictions. SECTION 3321. (g) 2. STAIR RISE AND RUN. The maximum rise of treads shall not exceed eight inches (8") and the minimum width of the run shall be eleven inches (11"). The maximum variations in the width of treads in any one flight shall be not more than one-half inch (1/2") and the maximum variation in the height of two adjacent risers shall not exceed one-half inch (1/2"). SECTION 3321. (k) SECURING OF CHAIRS. 1. RAISED STANDS. Each row of chairs and/or benches used on raised stands shall either be se- cured to the platform upon which they are placed or fastened together in groups of not less than three (3). EXCEPTION: When less than 25 chairs are used upon a single raised platform, the fastening of seats may be omitted. 2. GROUND SEATS. When more than 500 loose chairs are used in connection with athletic events, chairs shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three (3). B19 CHAPTER 36 - PENTHOUSES AND ROOF STRUCTURES SECTION 3601. (a) HEIGHT. No penthouse or other projection above the roof in structures of other than Type I construction shall exceed thirty-two feet (32') in height above the roof when used as an enclosure for tanks or for elevators which run to the roof and in all other cases shall not extend more than twenty-four feet (24') in height above the roof. CHAPTER 38 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS SECTION 3801. (b) APPROVALS. All fire-extinguishing systems, automatic sprinklers and special automatic extinguishing systems shall be approved and shall be subject to annual tests. The location of Fire Department connections shall have street frontage or be readily accessible to the Fire Department equipment and available water supply. SECTION 3802. (b) (Amend only the following Sub-sections): 1. In every story, basement or cellar of all buildings except Group I Occupancies when the floor area exceeds fifteen hundred square feet (1500 sq.ft.) EXCEPTIONS: Automatic fire-extinguishing systems are not required when: (a) There is provided at least twenty square feet (20 sq.ft.) of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each fifty lineal feet (50 lin.ft.) or fraction thereof of exterior wall in the story, basement or cellar on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than thirty inches (30"). Such openings shall be maintained readily accessible to the Fire Department and shall not be obstructed in a manner that fire fighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. (b) When openings in a story are provided on only one side and the opposite wall of such story is less than seventy-five (75') from such openings. (c) When openings in a story are provided on at least two (2) sides of the exterior walls as specified in (a) above. (d) When any portion of a basement or cellar is located less than seventy-five feet (75') from openings required in this Section. B20 (e) Where the cellar or basement or that portion of a story, cellar, or basement is used for the storage of valuables such as safe deposit vaults or similar uses adversely affected by water. 5. In all Group D Occupancies; however, the respective increases for area and height set forth in Sections 506 (c) and 507 shall be permitted. EXCEPTIONS: (a) Jails, prisons and reformatories. (b) Type I or II buildings used for Group D Occupancy. 8. In Group F, Division 2 Occupancies used for retail sales when the area exceeds twenty-four thousand square feet (24,000 sq.ft.) or is more than two stories in height; however, the respective increases for area and height set forth in Sections 506 and 507 shall be permitted. SPECIAL PROVISION: Fire Department connections may be located on a Public Way or an Emergency Access Easement provided the street, way or access provides a paved or all weather means of access to within one hundred and fifty feet (150 ft.) of each Fire Department connection. 5. OUTLETS. Each standpipe shall be equipped with an approved two and one-half inch (2 1/2") outlet not less than two feet (2') nor more than six and one-half feet (62') above floor level of each story. All dry standpipes shall be equipped with a two-way, two and one-half inch (2'k") outlet above the roof line of the building when the roof has a pitch of less than four inches (4") in twelve inches (12"). Standpipes located in smokeproof enclosures shall have outlets located in the vestibule or on the balcony. Standpipe outlets in stairway enclo- sures or smoke towers shall be so located that the exit doors do not inter- fere with the use of the outlet. SECTION 3804. (d) (Amend No. 2 and 3 only). 2. SIZE. The size of the standpipe shall be not less than two and one-half inches (21") in diameter. 3. OUTLETS. All interior wet standpipes shall be equipped with a one and one-half inch (1k") valve in each story, including the basement or cellar of the building and located not less than three feet (3') nor more than six and one-half feet (6k') above the floor. Horizontal pipe runs to B21 outlets are permitted. SECTION 3805. (c) Add Exception at end). EXCEPTIONS: Horizontal runs of pipe, cross-connections and exten- sions three and one-half inches (3z") or more in size need not be pro- tected for fire-resistivity. SECTION 3805. (d) 4. (Add Special Provision to end). SPECIAL PROVISIONS: 1. The number of Fire Department connections need not exceed the number required by this Code. 2. Where two (2) or more Fire Department connections are required, they shall be located remote from each other. 3. Fire Department connections may be located on a Public Way or an Emergency Access Easement provided the street, way, or access provides a paved or all weather means of access to within one hundred and fifty feet (150') of each Fire Department connection. SECTION 3805. (d) 5. OUTLETS. Every standpipe shall be equipped with a two and one-half inch (2k") outlet not less than two feet (2') nor more than six and one-half feet (6k') above the floor level at each story. All standpipes shall be equipped with a three-way two and one-half inch (2'k") outlet above the roof line when the roof has pitch of less than four inches (4") in twelve inches (12"). Roof outlets are not required for roofs with a pitch greater than four inches (4") in twelve inches (12"). SECTION 3806. (d) No Requirements. CHAPTER 48 - FILM STORAGE (NO REQUIREMENTS) CHAPTER 50 - PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION (Add) SECTION 5007. The Building Official is authorized to accept a Certificate of Approval from an approved inspection agency as proof of compliance with the provisions of this Code or to charge a Special Inspection Fee for on-site inspections. Such Special Inspection Fees shall be in addition to those required in this Code and shall not exceed the actual cost of the time and mileage required for such inspections calculated at $4.00 per hour and $0.15 per mile. B22 APPENDIX The provisions of the Appendix are hereby specifically adopted except as specifically amended as follows: CHAPTER 13 - EXISTING BUILDINGS SECTION 1313 (c). No Requirements. CHAPTER 25 - WOOD SPECIAL SECTION 2519. (a) GENERAL. Where this Code contains a permis- PROVISIONS sive, discretionary, general or specific requirement that is in con- flict with the provisions of this Section, the provisions of this Section shall be applicable. (b) SCOPE, The provisions of this Section shall apply only to Group H, I, J Occupancies, utilizing light-framing construction. (c) GROUP IV LUMBER. Lumber set forth in Group IV of Table 25-F may be used when the spans and spacing comply with this Code. Two by four inch (2" x 411) Group IV lumber may be used for studs in load-bearing walls spaced on twenty-four inch (24") centers provided they support no more than a roof and ceiling load. (d) GROUP I, II, III LUMBER. Two by four inch (2" x 4") studs of Group I, II, III lumber not more than ten feet (101) in length may be spaced on twenty-four inch (24") centers when supporting only one floor and normal roof and ceiling loads. (e) UNDERFLOOR VENTILATION. Underfloor ventilation openings may have a net area of not less than 1 1/2 square feet for every 50 linear feet of exterior wall. CHAPTER 26 - CONCRETE SPECIAL SECTION 2634. (a) GENERAL. Where this Code contains a permis- PROVISIONS sive, discretionary, general, or specific requirement that is in conflict with the provisions of this Section, the specific provisions of this Section shall be applicable. (b) REQUIRED CONCRETE TESTS. Where tests of concrete are re- quired by this Code, the•following Special Exceptions shall be appli- cable: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: 1. Each class of concrete may be repre- sented by three tests (6 specimens). Two specimens shall be made for each test at a given age, but not less than one test shall be made for each 150 cubic yards of structural concrete. 2. Tests of concrete shall not be required when the value of the building or structure does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). B23 3. Tests of concrete shall not be required when a Special Inspector is employed in compliance with the provisions of Section 305 of this Code. 4. Tests of concrete shall not be required for buildings and structures in the Group I and J Occupancies. B24 APPENDIX CHAPTER 29 - FOUNDATIONS SPECIAL SECTION 2910. (a) PURPOSE. The purpose of this Section FOUNDATION DESIGN is to provide certain special minimum foundation designs for the City that will comply with this Code in lieu of a specific foundation for a specific building at a specific location de- signed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 29. (b) SCOPE. The provisions of this Section shall apply only to: 1. Groups H, I, and J Occupancies not exceeding two (2) stories in height of Type V, light framing construction and brick veneer. 2. Groups E, F, and G Occupancies not exceeding one story in height and two thousand square feet (2,000 S.F.) in area and the Unit Live Load does not exceed fifty pounds per square foot (50 lbs./S.F.). (c) CONCRETE. All concrete used in footings, pads, piers, foundations, and slabs constructed under the provisions of this Section shall have a compressive strength of 2,500 p.s.i. in 28 days. (d) VENTILATION AND ACCESS. All under-floor space shall be provided with ventilation and access in compliance with this Code. (e) INTERIOR FOUNDATION. Interior load-bearing walls may be supported on isolated piles or piers constructed of concrete, solid masonry, bois d'arc block, or wood treated with an approved preservative. Such piles or piers shall conform to the following: 1. Not less than eight inches (8") in diameter. 2. Spacing not to exceed eight feet (8') on centers. 3. When piers are supported by concrete pads, such pads shall be constructed of concrete not less than four inches (4") thick and have a minimum ground coverage of one and three-fourths square feet (1 3/4 sq.ft.) with any one dimension being not less than sixteen inches (16"). B25 4. When wood piers are placed on concrete supports, the top of the support shall be a minimum of two inches (2") above finished grade. 5. Poured in-place piers shall have a minimum depth necessary to achieve an allowable soil pressure of 2,000 p.s.i. as defined in Table 29-C by dis- regarding Footnotes No. 1 and 2. For purposes of this Section, hard to shaly limestone shall have a soil pressure in excess of 2,000 p.s.i. (f) EXTERIOR GRADE BEAMS. Exterior load-bearing grade beams constructed of reinforced concrete shall conform to the following: 1. 1-2 story light frame construction supported by an exter- ior grade beam foundation shall be: a. A minimum of six inches (6") in width and a mini- mum of eighteen inches (18") ,in depth. b. Reinforced with not less than four (4) number four (4) bars, two in the top and two in the bottom of the beam with a minimum of two-inch (2") coverage. c. Shall extend a minimum of eight inches (8") below anticipated finish grade. 2. 1-2 story masonry veneer supported by an exterior grade beam foundation shall be: a. A minimum of ten inches (10") in width and twenty- one inches (21") in depth. b. Reinforced with not less than four (4) number four (4) bars, two in the top and two in the bottom of the beam with a minimum of two inches (2") of cover. c. Shall extend a minimum of eight inches (8") below anticipated finished grade. (g) PIER AND BEAM. Exterior load-bearing reinforced con- crete pier and beam foundations shall conform to the following: 1. 1-2 story light frame construction supported by a pier and beam foundation shall be: R7Fi a. The beam shall have a minimum width of six inches (6") and a minimum depth of sixteen inches (16"). b. Reinforced with not less than four (4) number four (4) bars, two in the top and two in the bottom with a minimum of two-inch coverage. c. The beam shall extend a minimum of four inches (4") below anticipated finished grade. d. Piers shall be a minimum of eight inches (8") in diameter and shall be reinforced with one number four (4) bar with the bar extending a minimum of twelve inches (12") into the beam. e. Piers shall be spaced a maximum of eight feet (8') on centers. f. Piers shall have a minimum depth necessary to achieve an allowable soil pressure of 2,000 p.s.i. as defined by Table 29-C. Piers that have a twelve- inch (12") bottom bell shall be considered as comply- ing with Footnote No. l of Table 29-C. 2. 1-2 story masonry veneer supported by a pier and beam foundation may be constructed the same as for 1-2 story light-frame construction provided the width of the beam is increased to a minimum of ten inches (10"). (h) SLAB FOUNDATIONS. Buildings supported by a reinforced concrete slab (monolithic) foundations that will be supported by compacted fill and constructed on the ground or above grade shall comply with the following; 1. Compacted fill material used to support the slab, the depth shall not exceed the following, based on the Unified Soil Classification System: a. Clean sand or gravel: Types GW, GP, SW, SP - 24 inches b. Other sands and gravels: Types GM, GC, SM, SC - 12 inches 2. A Base Course fill material shall be placed on undisturbed soil or compacted fill and shall have a minimum thickness B27 of fou.r,inches (4,"). No base course fill material shall be permitted that has a capillary rise of liquid water of two (2) inches in a four (4) inch-thick sample in 24 hours. 3. An approved vapor barrier shall separate the base course from all portions of the slab used as habitable space. All laps shall have a six-inch (6") overlap. As an alternate, concrete with an approved additive is ac- ceptable as an approved vapor barrier provided such con- crete is certified by an approved agency. 4. The slab shall be constructed as follows: a. Have a minimum thickness of four iches (4"). b, Be reinforced with a minimum of 6/6 - 10/10 wire mesh or number three (3) bars placed eighteen inches (18") on center each way. c. Reinforcing shall start a maximum of three inches (31') from the outside of the perimeter. All rein- forcing shall be supported or raised so as to assure a minimum of 1/2 inch bottom coverage. d. The top of the interior slab shall be a minimum of ten inches (10") above finished exterior grade. 5. All load-bearing beams shall be a minimum of twenty inches (20") in depth and extend into undisturbed soil a mini- mum of six inches (6"). When hard to shaly limestone is encountered near the surface, the beams may be sup- ported on undisturbed limestone provided the bottom of the beam extends a minimum of six inches (6") below anticipated finished grade. 6. All beams shall be constructed as follows: a. All load-bearing perimeter beams shall be not less than ten inches (10") in width and shall contain a minimum of four (4) number four (4) reinforcing bars, two in the top and two in the bottom. b. Interior beams, porch and carport perimeter beams B28 , . shall be not less than eight inches (8") in width and shall contain a minimum of four (4) number four (4) reinforcing bars, two in the top and two in the bottom. Porch and carport beams may have a minimum depth of eighteen inches (18"). c. Dead-end beams shall not be permitted. 7. All beam reinforcing shall be placed as follows: a. Shall extend within one and one-half inches (1 ") of the exterior forms. b. Shall be supported on a minimum spacing of four feet (4'). c. All joints shall be lapped a minimum of forty (40) diameters. 8. Sill plate anchorage shall conform to the following: a. One-half inch (1/2") steel bolts embedded not less than six inches (6") with a maximum spacing of eight feet (8') on centers. b. Each sill shall have a minimum of two (2) anchor bolts and each sill shall have an anchor bolt not less than twelve inches (12") from each end. c. Approved power-driven steel studs may be used in lieu of bolts when spaced not more than four feet (4,') on centers. (i) EXTERIOR PIER FOUNDATION. A 1-2 Story Building of light frame construction may be supported on isolated piers conforming to the requirements for piers in Section 2910 (e) and 2910 (g) provided: 1. The underfloor space is provided with access and venti- lation as required by this Code. 2. The underfloor space is enclosed. The portion of such enclosure that is constructed of wood and is embedded or closer than twelve inches (12") to the earth shall be of an approved wood pressure treated with an approved preservative. FOUNDATION SECTION 2911. (a) Where the proposed finished elevation of SITE DRAINAGE a foundation is more than twelve inches (12") below the average B29 adjacent top of curb grade of a public street, the minimum founda- tion above finished grade specified in this Code shall be increased a minimum of two inches (2") for every one foot (1') that the pro- posed finished floor elevation is below such curb grade. EXCEPTION: Foundation heights need not be increased provided drainage swales are placed between the foundation and the curb line. Such drainage swales shall be a minimum of five feet (5') wide with its low point being a minimum of six inches (6") below the finished grade adjacent to the foundation. (b) All rooms in new buildings that have connections to the sanitary sewer shall have finished floor elevations a minimum of twelve inches (12") higher than the ground surface over the sanitary sewer main at the sanitary sewer tap. EXCEPTION: When the nature of the building or the location of the sanitary sewer is such that compliance is not possible, the following alternate installations are acceptable; 1. An approved backflow preventive device located at a point with natural surface drainage. 2. An approved mechanical lift station. APPENDIX CHAPTER 32 - ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND COVERING SPECIAL SECTION 3209. (a) GENERAL. Where this Code contains a permis- PROVISIONS sive, discretionary, general, or specific requirement that is in conflict with the provisions of this Section, the specific provisions of this Section shall be applicable. (b) ATTIC VENTILATION. . 1. All attic spaces shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 3205 (c). 2. Enclosed spaces formed by ceilings being applied to the underside of rafters are not required to have ventilation. CHAPTER 38 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS (No Requirements), B30 CHAPTER 46 SPECIAL REGUTA TIONS FbR`USE OF'PUBLIC PROPERTY ' ? GENERAL SECTION 4601. No person, firm, or corporation shall use or occupy a public street, alley, or sidewalk without first comply- ing with the requirements of this Chapter. No person, firm or corporation shall perform any work or store any material in or adjacent to any public street, alley, or sidewalk that is not in compliance with the provisions of Chapters 44 and Chapter 45 of this Code. CONSENT SECTION 4602. (a) GENERAL. No person, firm, or corporation AGREEMENT shall permanently occupy any public space, or work or store materials in any public space, or perform any work in any public space that requires a permit under this Code without first obtaining a duly executed Consent Agreement with the City of Fort Ubrth. (b) CONSENT AGREEMENT. The applicant shall furnish a duly executed agreement with the City upon forms furnished by the City. The forms for such agreements shall be approved from time to time by the City Attorney and City Council. Approved forms shall be kept and made available to applicants in the officesof the Build- ing Official and City Secretary. (c) LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Consent Agreement shall be accom- panied by proof that the applicant has secured and paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public risks related to the proposed use and occupancy of public property as described in the Consent Agreement and permits. The amount of insurance coverage shall be in the maximum amounts of liability that can be imposed on the City under State Law. Each such insurance policy shall provide that it can- not be cancelled or amended without at least thirty (30) days advance written notice to the City. (d) PLANS. Each Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by a plan showing: the location and amount of public property to be occupied; the location of all railings, fences, canopies, construction offices, sheds, and other appurtenances; the nature and location of all warning devices necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular traffic. B31 TEMPORARY SECTION 4603. (a) TIME. For temporary occupancy, the applicant OCCUPANCY shall state the estimated length of time the area is to be occupied. (b) INSPECTION FEE. In Fire Zones 1 and 2, the applicant shall deposit with the Building Official a sum equal to the amount of the Inspection Fee for the space calculated on the estimated time in the following manner: 1. If the time does not exceed three (3) days, the fee will be equal to the parking meter rate based on ten (10) hours per day per space used. 2. If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be one-tenth (1/10) of one cent (1o,) per square foot of sidewalk space and two-tenths (2/10) of one cent (lo,) per square foot of street space used. (c) INSPECTION FEE REFUND. If the length of time is under- estimated, the deposit will be retained and an additional Inspection Fee shall be required calculated as set out in Section 4603 (b ). If the length of time is over-estimated, the Building Official shall, upon request, calculate the Inspection Fee based on the actual number of days and return any overages to the applicant. (d) APPROVAL. The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute a Consent Agreement on behalf of the City for temporary use or occupancy of public property. The Building Official shall approve and execute such agreement when all provisions of this Code are in compliance. SPECIAL SECTION 4604. (a) The special provisions of this section shall TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY apply to temporary use or occupancy of public property. RESTRICTIONS (b) STORAGE AND USE. Material or equipment may be placed or stored on public property subject to the following conditions and locations: 1. The Building Official and the Traffic Engineer shall deter- mine the amount of street, alley or public sidewalk that may be used during construction periods for storage of materials, workspace and equipment, and the amount of such space shall be based on the actual need of the Builder and due consideration being given to public in- convenience, but it shall be limited to not more than 18'-0".of the roadway of the streets adjacent to the curbs on the street sides of B32 buildings, provided that no material or equipment shall be stored or placed within eight feet - six inches (8' - 6") of the center line of any railway track. 2. In the alley adjoining the building site for which a permit has been issued, provided that a clear and unobstructed roadway not less than ten (10) feet in width is maintained through such alley along the building site, if required for use by fire trucks, garbage trucks, access to public utilities or to provide means of egress from other buildings on the alley. 3. On any portion of the public sidewalk in front of the build- ing site for which a permit has been issued, except on the walkway required to be maintained. SIPECIAL SECTION 4605. (a) EARTH AND RUBBISH. Earth or other waste [CORKING RESTRICTIONS material taken from the excavations and rubbish taken from the build- ings shall not be stored either upon the sidewalks or streets, but shall be removed therefrom-day to day as rapidly as produced. When dry rubbish is being handled, it shall be wetted down so as to prevent its being blown about by wind and dust being raised. (b) DEMOLITION. No wrecked materials shall be placed upon the floor on any building in the course of demolition which will cause over-loading of said floors, but the materials shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material shall be thrown from building to sidewalks or pavement but shall be conveyed to the ground by properly constructed chutes. Blasting, pulling, or throwing of masonry walls will not be per- mitted except in emergencies and then the work shall be done under special permit and under the direct supervision of the Building Offi- cial. DANGEROUS SECTION 4606, The Building Official shall have the right to stop DEMOLITION the wrecking or tearing down of any building or structure within the City when the same is being done in a wreckless or careless manner and in such a manner as to endanger life or property in public prop- erty and to order any and all persons engaged in said work to stop and desist therefrom. When such work has been ordered stopped by the B33 Building Officiat, it shall,not bq, resu¢tedountil said Official'is ' satisfied that adequate precautions have been or will be taken for protection of life or property in public property; otherwise, to continue the work will constitute a violation of this Ordinance and persons doing such work shall upon conviction in the Corporation . Court be fined in any sum not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for every day that such work is in progress. PERMANENT SECTION 4607. (a) No part of any building or structure or OCCUPANCY any appendage thereto shall project into public property that is not in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The projections in Chapter 45 of this Code are permitted unless specifically restricted in this Chapter. 2. Gratings over openings in public property which have open- ings not exceeding seven-sixteenth inch (7/16") and are designed to withstand loads in excess of one hundred and fifty pounds (150 lbs.) per square foot may permanently occupy Public Property. (b) AWNINGS. Structures conforming to the definition in this Code as an awning are to be considered temporary occupancy and need confoxm only to the provisions for temporary occupancy. (c) MARQUEES. Structures conforming to the definition in this Code as a marquee are to be considered permanent Occupancy of public property and shall comply with the special regulations of this Chapter. SPECIAL EXCEPTION: Architectural projections conforming to Section 4504 are not to be considered as permanent occupancy of public property. (d) SIGNS. Advertising signs projecting into public property are to be considered permanent occupancy of public property. All advertising signs shall conform to the City of Fort Worth Sign Code. EXCEPTION: An identification sign displayed as a part of a marquee shall be considered a part of the marquee provided the sign contains no advertising, is displayed to identify or locate the -build- ing or place of pusiness, and the height of the message does not exceed three feet (3'). SPECIAL PROVISION: The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute Consent Agreements on behalf of the City covering signs that do not project more than two feet (2') over public property when all provisions of this Code and the Sign Code are in compliance. B34 (e) OTHER PFRMAntENT ENCROACHMEN'PS:' Aother permanent encroach- ments into public property not specifically covered by this Chapter will require special action by the City Council. PERMANENT SECTION 4608. (a) PROCEDURE. The Applicant shall forward OCCUPANCY SPECIAL to the City Secretary three (3) copies of the duly executed Con- REQUIREMENTS sent Agreement, Certificate of Insurance, and plans. (b) FEES. The Applicant shall pay to the Building Official the Application and Inspection Fees shown in Table 46-A. (c) APPROVAL. When all provisions of this Chapter have been complied with, the City Secretary will forward the Application to the City Council for their consideration. (d) When City Council approval is required, the Building Official shall issue a Building Permit after the City Council approval. TABLE 46-A FEE SCHEDULE TYPE ENCROACHMENT APPLICATION FEE ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE Awnings, Marquees, Signs $75.00 $25.00 Openings, Grates, Elevator, etc. $50.00 $10.00 All Other - City Council Action - CHAPTER 70 - EXCAVATION AND GRADING (No Requirements). B35 City of Fort Worts, Eexas MCMAHAN Mayor a lL1/®r d Council Communication LINE e!� II.UiU MORPHIZ DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: 1970 BuildingCode PAGE NUMBER ORAHa 10/5/70 G-1637 1 of 1 BUILDI (I The current Fort Worth Building Code is the Uniform Building Code, Volume I, 1967 Edition, with local amendments which was adopted in October, 1969. The Uniform Building Code is promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials. The UBC is amended each year at the Annual Meeting of ICBO and a new edition is printed every third year. Early in 1970 the Building and Fire Code Review Committee received and reviewed the pre-prints of the 1970 Edition. Recently the City received the second printing which is referred to in the Ordinance as Exhibit "A". New Provisions The Building and Fire Code Review Committee has studied the large number of amendments in in the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Also, all the local revisions to the 1967 Edition were reconsidered, and the more restrictive local amendments have been removed. With these amendments , the committee has recommended adoption of the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, with some local amendments , as the Building Code for the City of Fort Worth. The Code contains 485 sections. The proposed ordinance contains 49 local revisions , of which 17 involve the administrative chapters and matters of local policy (fees, inspections , appeals , enforcement, etc.) , 13 involve the classification system, 9 involve fire exits , 7 involve fire extinguishing systems, 3 involve.-local weather, soil and climate conditions. Also, all the existing 6rdinances , rules, and regulations concerning buildings and structures encroacLng into public property have been codified and placed in one place (Chapter 46) . Summary The proposed ordinance will result in a City of Fort Worth Building Code that is in no instance more restrictive than the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Build- ing Code, Volume .I. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance adopting the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and the local revisions to said code as the Building Code for the City of Fort Worth. HDM:ms SUBMITTED BY: DISPOSITION UNCIL: PROCESSED BY APPROVE ❑ OTHER (DESCRIBE) CITY SECRETARY (�< DATE CITY MANAGER