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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16115 ~-- /a, ORDINANCE NO ~~ l AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS PURSUANT TO V T C A. TRANSPORTATION CODE CHAPTER 22 SUBCHAPTER D APPROVING RESOLUTION NO 2004-03-68 OF THE DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD WHICH AMENDS THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS JUNE 1988 EDITION ORIGINALLY ADOPTED AS AIRPORT BOARD RESOLUTION NO 88- 147 PROVIDING FOR A FINE OF NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200 00) FOR ANY VIOLATION THEREOF PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS Section 8 F of the Contract and Agreement, as amended between the City of Dallas and the City of Fort Worth Texas provides that the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall have the power by a duly adopted order to adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the orderly safe efficient and sanitary operation of the Airport, and to prescribe reasonable penalties-for the breach of any rule or regulation no exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200 00) find and WHEREAS V T C A. Transportation Code Chapter 22 Subchapter D and Section 8 F of the Contract and Agreement, as amended provides that such .orders by the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall become effective only upon approval of the governing bodies of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and publication as therein provided and WHEREAS pursuant to the foregoing the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board on March 4 2004 passed approved and ordered Resolution No 2004- 03-68 amending Airport Board Resolution 88-147 which amends the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Construction and Fire Prevention Standards and WHEREAS the Airport Board has requested that the Councils of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth approve its said Resolution No 2004-03-68 in order that they may become effective as aforesaid NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS SECTION 1 That all of the declarations and findings contained in the preamble of this ordinance are made a part hereof and shall be fully effective as part of the ordained subject matter of this ordinance SECTION 2 That Resolution No 2004-03-68 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board a duly certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is made a part of this ordinance by reference is hereby approved SECTION 3 That after publication of a substantive statement relating to the contents of Resolution No 2004-03-68 of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties of Dallas and Tarrant, stating that a breach of any provision of Resolution No 2004-03-68 will subject the violator to a penalty and stating that the full text of Resolution No.2004-03-68 and any attachments to it are on file in the principal office of the Airport 'Board to be read by any interested party Resolution No 2004-03-68 shall thereafter have the same force and effect within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as an ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth would have in the City of Fort Worth and the penalty shall be enforced in the same manner in which penalties prescribed by other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth are enforced SECTION 4 That the Sections paragraphs sentences clauses and phrases of this ordinance and Resolution No 2004-03-68 are severable and if any phrase clause sentence paragraph or section shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases clauses sentences paragraphs and sections of this ordinance or Resolution No 2004-03-68 since the same would have been enacted without the incorporation of any unconstitutional phrase clause sentence paragraph or section Ordinance D/FW International Airport 2 Construction nd Fire Prevention Standards SECTION 5 Any person firm or corporation who violates disobeys omits neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance or Resolution No 2004-03-68 shall be fined not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200 00) for each offense Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense SECTION 6 All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any other ordinances affecting the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance and as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation both civil and criminal whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts SECTION 7 That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth Texas is hereby directed to publish the caption penalty clause and effective date of this ordinance for two days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth Texas as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 52 013 SECTION 8 That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Assistant City Attorney Adopted ~~('~ ~ ~~ ~•~~ T Effective c~ Ordinance D/FW International Airport 3 Construction nd Fire Prevention Standards LLAS/FORT WORTH BOX FW PORT, ERAS dfwairport.com March 23 2004 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DALLAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § I Norma Couture Board Secretary of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board' do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Resolution No 2004-03-68 approved by the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors at its Board Meeting held on March 4 2004 WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD this the 23rd day of March 2004 No Couture Board Secretary ~~ DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION/RESOLUTION Date Subject: Amend the Construction and Fire Prevention Resolution No 03/04/2004 Standards Resolution per Attached Exhibit A .2004 03 68 Recommended Action That the Airport Board approve the amendments to Airport Board Resolution $8- 147 the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution, including amendments to the various Codes adopted thereunder as reflected in the attached Exhibit A. With this action, the Air~sdrt`$oard recommends to the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth that the two cities approve these amendments to the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Description If approved by this action the Airport Board will approve amending the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution to add two seats to the Board of Appeals (BOA) for the purpose of improving diversity in the BOA composition This action will also approve technical amendments to the Building Code and Fire Code as described in Exhibit A. By approving this action the Board also recommends to the cities of Dallas arid Fort Worth that the two cities approve these amendments to the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution of the Dallas/Fort Worth international Airport Board Justification To ensure diversity in the composition of the Board of Appeals (BOA) of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, Places 6 and & 7 will be held by design professionals selected respectively by designated Iota{ chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Technical amendments to the Building and Fire Codes are necessary to stay current with modern practices of construction and fire safety Committee Contract No(s) Action Amount: Operations Purchase Order No(s) Revised Amount: For information contact: R.A. Barker 574-3313 Agreement No(s) EXHIBIT A AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION DALLASIFORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD Amend Part One, Sections 3 and 4 of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution to read as follows. SECTION 3 CREATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS (BOA) The Airport Board hereby establishes a Board of Appeals (BOA) for the purpose of determining the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of construction and for interpretation of these standards. The Airport Board shall adopt construction and fire prevention standards, which will be applicable throughout the Airport. Construction and fire prevention standards shall include but not be limited to the Building Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel Gas Code and Energy Code as may be adopted by the Airport Board and amended from time to time. SECTION 4 COMPOSITION OF BOA The BOA shall consist of five voting members who shall serve without compensation and shall be selected in the following manner Place 1 An architect, registered to practice as an architect in the State of Texas The selection of the architect shall be made altematively by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the American Institute of Architects and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Dallas Chapter and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1990 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 ofeven-numbered years. Place 2: An electrical engineer registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of electrical systems for buildings The selection of the electrical engineer shall be made altematively by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1990 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 ofodd-numbered years through December 31 ofeven-numbered years. Place 3. A mechanical engineer registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State of Texas whose practice~is or has been the design of mechanical systems for buildings The selection of the mechanical engineer shall be made alternatively by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1991 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years through December 31 of odd-numbered years. Place 4 A structural engineer registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of structural systems for buildings The selection of the structural engineer shall be made alternatively by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1991 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years through December 31 ofodd-numbered years. Place 5 Afire protection specialist The selection of the fire protection specialist shall be made by the DallaslFort Worth Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1991 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years through December 31 ofodd-numbered years. Place 6 A design professional, registered to practice as an architect or as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design professional for Place 6 shall be made by the Dallas Metroplex Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 2005 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even- numbered years through December 31 ofodd-numbered years. Place 7 A design professional, registered to practice as an architect or as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design professional for Place 7 shall be made by the Dallas- Fort Worth Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 2004 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 ofeven-numbered years. There is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve on the BOA, however only in Places 5, 6 and 7 may an individual serve in consecutive terms. Any term scheduled to end on December 31 shall be automatically extended until a successor for that place is selected, confirmed, and sworn in. In the event that any professional organization, designated to select a candidate to fill a term on the BOA, is unable to make such a selection, and the professional organization notifies the Building Official that a selection cannot be made, then the Building Official shall designate the unfilled seat as officially vacant, and it shall remain vacant until the next scheduled term for that seat. Add the following amendments to Part Two of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution. Amend Section 907.2.1 1 of the Building Code to read as follows. 907.2.1 1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72. Exceptions Place 4 A structural engineer registered to practice as a professional engineer in the State of Texas whose practice is or has been the design of structural systems for buildings The selection of the structural engineer shall be made alternatively by the Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will be filled by a selection of the Fort Worth Chapter and will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1991 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 ofeven-numbered years through December 31 of odd-numbered years. Place 5 Afire protection specialist The selection of the fire protection specialist shall be made by the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 1991 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even-numbered years through December 31 ofodd-numbered years. Place 6. A design professional, registered to practice as an architect or as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design professional for Place 6 shall be made by the Dallas Metroplex Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 2005 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of even- numbered years through December 31 of odd-numbered years. Place 7 A design professional, registered to practice as an architect or as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, and whose profession relates to the design of facilities, structures or systems that are constructed -The selection of the design professional for Place 7 shall be made by the Dallas- Fort Worth Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and shall be confirmed by the Airport Board. The initial term will extend from the Airport Board's confirmation of the selection through December 31 2004 Thereafter terms will be for two years extending from January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 ofeven-numbered years. There is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve on the BOA, however only in Places 5, 6 and 7 may an individual serve in consecutive terms. Any term scheduled to end on December 31 shall be automatically extended until a successor for that place is selected, confirmed, and sworn in. In the event that any professional organization, designated to select a candidate to fill a term on the BOA, is unable to make such a selection, and the professional organization notifies the Building Official that a selection cannot be made, then the Building Official shall designate the unfilled seat as officially vacant, and it shall remain vacant until the next scheduled term for that seat. Add the following amendments to Part Two of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution. Amend Section 907.2.1 1 of the Building Code to read as follows. 907.2.1 1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1 000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72. Exceptions 1 Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended location. 2. Where approved by the code official in airport terminal buildings, and where the fire alarm is monitored directly by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, the activation of the fire alarm notification signal shall be manually activated by the emergency responders. Amend Section 1003.2.2.5 of the Building Code to read as follows. 1003.2.2.5 Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Assembly occupancies within airport terminal buildings are not required to have the occupant load posted unless required by the Building Official. Amend Exception 1 to Section 1003.2.7 of the Building Code to read as follows: A single step with a maximum riser height of 8 inches (203 mm) is permitted for buildings with occupancies in Groups F H, R-2 and R 3 as applicable in Section 101.2, and Groups S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible by Chapter 11 The door sill elevation may be up to 8 inches (203 mm) above the elevation of the landing on either or both sides of the door Amend Section 1003.3.1.3.4 of the Building Code by adding the following exception at the end of the section Exception. In other than Group I Occupancies, egress doors may be equipped with an approved access- controlled system, controlling entrance only provided the doors are also equipped with listed panic hardware complying with Section 1003.31.9 of this Code coupled with a magnetic lock. Activation of the panic hardware must cause a loss of power to the magnetic lock and release the door without time delay In addition, fire department access must be provided by an approved means.. Amend Section 3002.4 of the Building Code to read as follows. 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher In buildings four stories in height or more, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire department emergency access to all floors. Such elevator shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 31-inch by 88-inch (787 mm by 2235 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of life) The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame.. Add the following amendments to Part Three of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution. Amend Section 907.2.1 of the Fire Code by adding a second exception. 907.2.1 1 System initiation in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more shall initiate a signal using an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72. Exceptions: 1 Where approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed 3 minutes, for the sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly attended location. 2. Where approved by the code official in airport terminal buildings, and where the fire alarm is monitored directly by the Dallas/Fort Worth Intemational Airport Board, the activation of the fire alarm notification signal shall be manually activated by the emergency responders. Amend Section 1003.2.2.5 of the Fire Code to read as follows. 1003.2.2.5 Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Assembly occupancies within airport terminal buildings are not required to have the occupant load posted unless required by the code official. Amend Exception 1 to Section 1003.2.7 of the Fire Code to read as follows. A single step with a maximum riser height of 8 inches (203 mm) is permitted for buildings with occupancies in Groups F H, R 2 and R-3 as applicable in Section 1001 1 and Groups S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible by the Intemational Building Code. The door sill elevation may be up to 8 inches (203 mm) above the elevation of the landing on either or both sides of the door Amend Section 1003.3.1.3.4 of the Fire Code by adding the following exception at the end of the section Exception In other than Group I Occupancies, egress doors may be equipped with an approved access- controlled system, controlling entrance only provided the doors are also equipped with listed panic hardware complying with Section 1003.31.9 of this Code coupled with a magnetic lock. Activation of the panic hardware must cause a loss of power to the magnetic lock and release the door without time delay In addition, fire department access must be provided by an approved means. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 9/14/2004 Ordinance No. 16115 DATE Tuesday September 14 2004 LOG NAME 12STANDARD REFERENCE NO *G-14496 SUBJECT Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No 2004-03-68 Adopting Amendments to the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No 2004-03-68 amending the Airport's Construction and Fire Prevention Standards. DISCUSSION The contract between the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas that created the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (D/F1IV) provides that the Airport Board shall adopt rules and regulations for the safe development of D/FW The contract further provides that such rules and regulations shall become effective upon their approval by the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth This ordinance approves amendments to the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards as approved by Board Resolution 2004-03-68 adopted by the Airport Board at its meeting on March 4 2004 Attached to the ordinance is a certified copy of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Richard Zavala (Acting) (6183) Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623) Additional Information Contact: David Yett (7623) Logname. 12STANDARD Page 1 of 1