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ORDINANCE NUMBER ~~9 ~o
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT WORTH BUILDING CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS AMENDING SECTIONS 7-46, 7-47 7-48, AND 7-49 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986); REGULATING THE ERECTION
CONSTRUCTION ENLARGEMENT ALTERATION REPAIR, MOVING,
REMOVAL, DEMOLITION CONVERSION OCCUPANCY EQUIPMENT
DESIGN QUALITY OF MATERIALS, USE HEIGHT AREA, REHABILITATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF•
PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
Section 7-46 of the Code of the Crty of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
.~ follows.
Sec. 7-46. THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE ADOPTED.
(a) The Building Code of the Crty of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to
conform, with certain exceptions as specified below to the 2003 edition of the International
Building Code of the International Code Council (ICC), and the same as amended is hereby
adopted as the City's Building Code.
(b) The provisions of the Residential Code, as adopted elsewhere, shall be used for
buildings and structures applicable to that code except as provided for in that code.
(c) One (1) copy of the 2003 edition of the International Building Code, marked
Exhibit A is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the Crty
Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(d) Any Errata corrections published by the International Code Council for the 2003
International Building Code, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this code.
SECTION 2.
That Section 7-47 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
follows.
Sec. 7-47 Amendments
(a) Chapter 1 ADMIlVISTRA'TION" of the 2003 edition of the International
Building Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101 GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fort Worth Building Code, may
be cited as such and will be referred to herein as `this code.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair equipment, use and occupancy location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances
connected or attached to such buildings or structures. The provisions shall also apply to
usage of the surrounding site and access to and from the building, structure or site, as
necessary to achieve the purpose of this code, and to obtain compliance with other codes and
ordinances of this ~unsdiction.
Exceptions 1 Detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single
family dwellings (townhouses) not more than threes stones high with separate means
of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code,
except as provided for m that code. For application of this code to such uses under
the Residential Code, they shall be considered to be Group R 3 residential uses with
Group U accessory uses, unless a more appropriate occupancy group is assigned by
the Building Official.
2. Work located primarily in a public way public utility towers and poles, and
hydraulic flood control structures, under the authority of a regulatory or governmental
agency and not specifically regulated m this code.
101.2.1 Appendices. Wherever m this code reference is made to the appendix, the
provisions m the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through use and occupancy structural
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strength, means of egress facilities, stability sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy
conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during
emergency operations, for all buildings and structures 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.
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed m Sections 101 4 1 through 101 4.8
and referenced elsewhere m this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.1 Electrical. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean
the Electrical Code as adopted.
101.4.2 Gas. Any reference to the International Fuel Gas Code shall mean a portion
of the Plumbing Code as adopted. See definition of Plumbing Code.
101.4.3 Mechanical. Any reference to the International Mechanical Code shall mean
the Mechanical Code as adopted.
101 4.4 Plumbing. Any reference to the International Plumbing Code shall mean a
portion of the Plumbing Code as adopted. See definition of Plumbing Code.
101.4.5 Property Maintenance. Any reference to the International Property
Maintenance Code shall mean the provisions of this code and the Minimum Building
Standards Code as applicable to the reference.
101.4.6. Fire prevention. Any reference to the International Fire Code shall mean
the Fire Code as adopted.
101.4.7 Energy Any reference to the International Energy Conservation Code
shall mean the Energy Code as adopted.
101.4.8. Residential. Any reference to the International Residential Code shall
mean the Residential Code as adopted.
SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY
102.1 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein
shall be those that are listed m Chapter 35 of this code and elsewhere m the City Codes.
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Such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the
requirements of th2s code to the prescribed extend of each such reference.
102.1 1 Amendments. 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.
102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law
102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to
provisions not specifically identified by number shall be construed to refer to such chapter
section or provision of this code.
102.4 Differences/Conflicts. Where differences occur between provisions of this
code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply Where, m 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.
102.5 Partial invalidity 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.
102.6 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 Chapter 34 or as an unsafe building of Section 115 of this code, the
Minimum Building Standards Code or the Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the
building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
102.6.1 Annexation. Upon annexation, all existing structures and buildings are
subject to inspection for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 34 or as an unsafe
building of Section 115 of this code, the Minimum Building Standards Code or the Fire
Code, except as specifically deleted by such annexation ordinance.
SECTION 103 -DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
103.1 Creation of code enforcement agency The Department of Development is
created as specified m the City Code. Primary enforcement of the provisions of this code
shall rest with the Department of Development as specified under the duties and powers of
the Building Official m the Crty Code.
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The provisions of this code maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions of
this city but interpretation authonty shall be retained by the building official.
103.2 Appointment. The Building Official shall be appointed as specified m the City
Code.
103.3. Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures of this Jurisdiction and
with the approval of the appointing authonty the Building Official shall have the authonty to
appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the Building
Official.
SECTION 104 -DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
104.1 General. Whenever the teen code official" is used m this code, it shall be
construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative(s) The building
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 authonty to render interpretations of this code and
to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be m conformance with the intent
and purpose of this code.
104.2 Applications and permits. The Building Official shall receive applications,
review construction documents and issue permits, inspect the premises for which such
permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.
An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized
representative to inspect the premises.
104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or
orders to ensure compliance with this code.
104.4 Inspections. The Building Official shall make all of the required inspections, or
shall have the authonty to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals.
The Building Official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed
necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that apse, subJect to the approval of the
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appointing authority
104.5 Identification. The Building Official shall carry proper identification when
inspecting structures or premises m the performance of dunes under this code.
104.6 Right of entry When rt 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 m 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 off cial shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure
entry
An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized
representative to inspect the premises.
104.7 Department records. The Department of Development shall keep official
records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of
inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained m the official
records for the period required for retention of public records.
104.8 Liability The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee
charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or
ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to
persons or property as a result of an act 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~udgment resulting therefrom shall be
assumed by this jurisdiction. The building official or any subordinate shall not be liable for
cost m any action, sort or proceeding that is instituted m pursuance of the provisions of this
code.
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.
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104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices
approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such
approval.
104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used materials which meet
the requirements of this code for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and
devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official.
104.10 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying
out the provisions of this code, the building official may grant modifications for mdrvidual
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 m conformance with the intent and
purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen any health, accessibility life
and fire safety 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
104.11 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 prescribed in this code m suitability strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability safety and sanitation.
The building official may require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that maybe made regarding its use. The details of any action granting
approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered rn the files of the code enforcement
agency
104.11 1 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 are no recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the
building official shall determine test procedures.
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.
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104.12 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may
request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this ~unsdiction
so far as is required m the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law
or ordinance.
SECTION 105 PERMITS
105.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 105.2, no building or
structure regulated by this code shall be 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.
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. (See Fire Code Section 1027.5 )
Replacement of glass in existing frame shall comply with Sections 105.2.1 and 3405
Replacement of a window frame or sash, shall require a permit and comply with the
applicable provisions of the Energy Code, the Minimum Building Standards Code and this
code.
105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. 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 demcks.
4 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 walls placed m 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 tine intersects the higher wall or any
material retained by the wall at any point.)
5 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
6 Platforms, walks and decks not more than 6 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below
7 Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinet replacement, counter top replacement,
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and similar finish work.
8 Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
9 Prefabncated swimming pools accessory to a single 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.
10 (deleted)
11 Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a single Group R, Division 3
Occupancy
12. Window awnings supported by an extenor wall of Group R, Division 3 and Group U
Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
13 Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
14 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 matenal
above, but not including, the decking matenal, lathing boards or sheathing boards.
15 Demolition of a structure by the State of Texas for highway widening purposes.
16 Flammable liquid tanks when a Fire Department permit has been issued, except that
foundations for said tanks shall require a building permit.
17 Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter in diameter that do not exceed
12 feet m height.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electncal and mechanical permits
will be required for the above-exempted items.
Exception When an umbrella Building Permit is issued for new construction
or addition to one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes, under the Residential
Code, or as an R 3 under this code, and which contain a fireplace under that Building
Permit, separate fireplace permits shall not be required.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authonzation for any work to be done in any manner m violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this ~unsdiction.
105.2.1 Repairs. Application for permit is not required for ordinary repairs to
structures. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away or adding of any wall, partition
or portion thereof, the adding to, removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-
beanng support, or the removal or change of any means of egress, or rearrangement of
parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements, nor shall ordinary repairs include
any other work affecting public health or general safety
105.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in venting on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for that
purpose. Every such application shall.
1 Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
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made.
2 Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by address and by legal
descnphon, or similar descnption, that will readily identify and defimtely locate
the proposed building or work.
3 Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4 Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications and other
data as required m Section 106
5 State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or
alteration to an existing building.
6 Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authonzed agent.
7 Give such other data and information as maybe required by the building official.
An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authonzed
representative to inspect the premises.
105.3 1 Action on application. If the application or the construction documents do
not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such
application.
105.3.2 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 penod not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application
shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration,
'the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
105.3.3 Group R, Division 3 and accessory structures. 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 m accordance with Section 116 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.
105.4 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
~unsdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code or other ordinances of the ~unsdiction 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 carned on
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thereunder when in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this ~uassdiction.
105.5 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 m 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 full permit fee and comply with all codes and
ordinances applicable at that time.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permrttee 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
~xceedmg 180 days on written request by the permrttee showing that circumstances beyond
the control of the permrttee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be
extended more than once.
105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official may m wasting, suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit rs issued m
error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or m violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
105.7 Inspection card. For the required inspection card on the construction site, see
Section 109 1 1
SECTION 106 -CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
106.1 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 rt is found that the
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nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to
obtain compliance with this code.
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.
106.1 1 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall
be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to
indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show m detail that it
will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies
shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where
penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication
conduits, pipes and similar systems.
106.1.2 Means of egress. The construction documents shall show in sufficient
detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress
in compliance with the provisions of this code.
106.2 Site plans. The construction documents submitted with the application for
permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot fines, the established street
location, and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations, and
it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey or plat when required.
The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when
the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
106.3 Examination of documents. 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 described 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 m Section 108 have been paid, the building
official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant.
Exception When plan review is performed by a Third Party Organization as
specified m 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.
106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues the
permit where plans are required, the building official shall endorse in writing or stamp the
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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 m accordance with the approved plans.
One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the Department of
Development. The other set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the
applicant, 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, and shall be made available to city staff upon
request.
106.3.2 Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the
construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction
documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate
information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of
this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or
structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and without
assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
106.3.4 Architect or engineer of record.
106.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or
engineer the building official may require the owner to engage and designate on the building
permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of
record. If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or
engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or
engineer of record. 'The building official shall be notified m writing by the owner if the
architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and
coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items,
for compatibility with the design of the building.
106.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals
are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application
and that are to be submitted to the building official wrtlun a specified period. Deferral of any
submittal items shall have prior approval of the building official. The architect or engineer of
record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal
documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect
or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a
notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they
have been found to be m general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred
submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been
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approved by the building official.
106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance
with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that
are not m compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for
approval as an amended set of construction documents.
106.5 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and
computations shall be retained by the building official for a penod required for retention of
public records.
106.6 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 may
be disposed of. Home builders may submit new master plans after the effective date of this
code.
When Master Plans are registered with the Building Official for use with an expedited
permit issuance program, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable registration fee per plan as
specified m Table No 1 B
SECTION 107 -TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary
structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service as specified
m Section 107.3
107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural
strength, fire safety means of egress, accessibility fight, ventilation, energy and samtary
requirements of this code, as deemed appropriate by the building official and Fire Chief, as
necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.
107.3 Certificate of Occupancy A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a
penod up to but not to exceed 24 months maybe issued by the Building Official for a
structure under this section, provided.
1 The location and utilities meet all other ordinances of the city
2. The area of the structure does not exceed 2,500 square feet.
3 The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued to a specific applicant and is not
transferable.
Upon a separate application, the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals
may extend the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy originally granted beyond the 24-month
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period of time, not exceeding a time period of 12 months, provided the Building Official has
certified that the structure is being maintained as approved under the original conditions of
the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a specific event m any building maybe
issued by the Building Official, in concurrence with the Fire Cluef, when deemed to be in
compliance with Section 107.2.
107.4 Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such
permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be
discontinued.
SECTION 108 FEES
108.1 General. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been
paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any has been
paid.
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
provisions of this section or shall be as set forth m the fee schedule adopted by the
~unsdiction.
108.2.1 Building Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as follows.
1 For Remodel Work, the fee shall be as set forth m Table No 1 A,
2. For New Construction or New Addition, the fee shall be as set forth in Tables No
1-C 1 through 1-C-4 dependent upon the Use Group involved. Buildings with
multiple use groups shall be divided and charged the applicable fee per use group
Shell buildings shall be charged a fee based upon the expected use group of the
building with no reduction for being a shell.
3 When work involves both remodel and new construction/addition, the fee for the
remodel will be based upon the remodel value and the fee for the new
construction/addrtion shall be based upon square footage.
4 Other fees shall be as specified m Table No 1 B. At the time of application,
along with any other fees required, anon-refundable permit application fee as
specified m Table No 1 B shall be required.
EXCEPTIONS 1 Buildings or structures owned and occupied by a
Federal, State, or County entity on property owned by the Federal, State, or
County entity shall be exempt from the permit fees. This exception does not
apply to public school distracts or county community colleges.
2. Work by non-City personnel on property under the control of the
City of Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit fees only if the work is for
action under a contract that will be or has been approved by City Council with
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notes in the contract packages stating the fee is waived.
3 Work by City personnel on property under the control of the City of
Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit fees only if the application is
accompanied by a copy of the work order for the project.
4 When the project is to be plan reviewed or inspected by an
approved third party organization as described m Section 111 the fee shall be
reduced as follows.
a. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third
Partv, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by
25% (0.25) The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny
with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
b When plan review is performed by Third Party with field
inspections performed by Crty Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced
by multipl}nng the sum by 70% (0 70) The resulting amount will
be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
c When plan review is performed by Crty Staff with field inspections
performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be reduced by
multipl}nng the sum by 55% (0 55). The resulting amount will be
calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
However an additional 10% deposit of the building permit fee for new
construction and additions with plumbing work shall be required to cover third
party plumbing inspections, except that for new one- and two-family
dwellings inspected by third party a flat deposit of eighty dollars ($80 00)
shall be collected. Such deposit shall be used to pay through a billing process
established by the Development Department, for the plumbing inspection
services performed.
Exemption or reduction of the permit fees under this section shall not waive the
requirements to pay a full investigation fee for doing work without a permit as required under
Section 108 4.2.
108.2.2 Demolition and Moving Permit Fees. Movement and demolition of
buildings and structures shall comply with Chapter 7 Article VII of the Crty Code and with
the provisions of this code. Before a moving permit is issued, the following steps must be
completed.
1 Obtain an Ordinance Inspection on the structure to be moved.
2. Obtain a Building Permit for installation of the structure at it's proposed final site
location.
The fee for each Demolition or Moving permits shall be based upon the gross square
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footage as set forth in Table No 1 B At the time of application, along with any other fees
required, a permit application fee as specified m Table No 1 B shall be required.
Exceptions. 1 The fees for demolition will not be required for buildings
ordered demolished by the City of Fort Worth.
2. The fees for moving will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
3 The fees for demolition will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
108.2.3 Change of Occupancy A special building permit shall be required for a
Change of Occupancy as specified in Section 3406 The fee shall be as set forth m Table
No 1 B and shall cover all plan review deemed necessary by the Building Official. At the
time of application, along with any other fees required, a permit application fee as specified
m Table No 1 B shall be required. If rt is determined that repairs requiring a standard
building permit are necessary to comply with the occupancy change, this same permit may
be used as the building permit. The fees will be adjusted to the appropriate amount for a
building permit except that the original Change of Occupancy fee shall not be reduced.
Exception The permit fees will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
108.2.4 Ordinance Inspection. An Ordinance Inspection shall be required m which
a billing or meter change occurs for gas, water or electrical services.
Exception Individually metered dwellings and dwelling units.
Ordinance Inspections maybe used for any miscellaneous inspection whether
required by other codes and ordinances or desired by individuals.
The fee for an Ordinance Inspection shall be that as specified in Table No 1 B
dependent upon which type of inspector is required because of the nature of the existing
equipment or proposed use to be made.
Exception The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
An Ordinance Inspection, whether passed or failed, in which no action, including but
not limited to obtaining a certificate of occupancy repairing, or changing the billing, is taken
within 60 days, shall be considered expired and a new Ordinance Inspection with the
appropriate fees will be required to continue any action.
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108.2.5 Letters. A fee shall be paid as specified m Table No 1 B for all
encroachment variance letters and all zoning verification letters.
108.2.6 Change of Record. Any request for a record change, or any mistake made
by an applicant that requires a record change, including but not limited to name or address
changes, whether computer or paper record, must be requested in writing with a fee as
specified in Table No 1 B
Exceptions 1 For record changes that affect the permit fee, such as adding
equipment, fixtures or square footage, the Building Official may require a separate
permit for the extra items with the appropriate fee.
2. The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting exception 3 of
Section 108.2.1
108.2.7 Temporary Vendors. Temporary vendors required to obtain a Vendor
Certificate of Occupancy as determined by the Zoning Ordinance shall pay the fee as
specified in Table 1 B The payment of the fee shall be as follows.
1 The fee shall cover the inspection process to approve a new vendor application
except as fisted below
2. The Vendor Certificate of Occupancy must be renewed annually The fee
specified in Table 1 B shall be required for each renewal of the Vendor Certificate
of Occupancy to cover the cost of re-inspection.
3 The Vendor Certificate of Occupancy is only valid for the vendor fisted. Any
change in vendors will require a new application, a new Vendor Certificate of
Occupancy and the payment of a new fee.
4 A separate permit and associated permit fee as specified m the appropriate code
for the installation of an electrical service or a water service shall be obtained and
paid by the applicant with any vendor application that includes such service. The
payment of these required fees is m addition to the Vendor Certificate of
Occupancy fee specified m Table No 1 B
108.2.8 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are submitted for review a
non-refundable plan review deposit shall be paid at the time of application. Said plan review
deposit shall be as specified m Table No 1 B
EXCEPTIONS 1 The deposit will not be required for those applicants
meeting exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
2 The deposit will not be required for additions and remodels to existing
Group R 3 Occupancies, and for additions, remodels or new construction of their
accessory structures. It shall be required for new construction of Group R 3
Occupancies.
3 When the project is to be plan reviewed by an approved third party
organization as described m Section 111 the plan review deposit shall be reduced
as noted on Table No. 1 B
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The original plan review deposit paid will be credited to the cost of the building
permit fee at the time the building permit is issued and the remaining fee is paid. If the
permit fee is less than the required deposit, the required deposit shall be the minimum permit
fee.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review an
additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown m Table No 1 B The fee,
including the minimum, shall be charged at each request for additional review
EXCEPTIONS 1 The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
2. The fee will not be required for additions and remodels to existing
Group R 3 Occupancies, and for additions, remodels or new construction of their
accessory structures. It shall be required for new construction of Group R 3
Occupancies.
3 When the ongmal plan review was performed under the third party
option, only a $15 00 filing fee shall be charged for each separate submittal. This
filing fee shall only be applicable to the Building, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing and Energy submittals. Changes m other plans, e.g. site, landscaping,
fire, civil, water service, etc. will be charged the fee as shown in Table No 1 B
When trade permits are issued under an umbrella permit, the additional plan review
fee shall apply to all plans including those for other trades.
108.3 Building permit tables and valuations. The applicant for a permit shall
provide an estimated permit value at time of application. The determination of value or
valuation under any of the provisions of this code, or the determination of the applicable Use
Group, shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the
building permit fee shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is
issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
Exception When other than new construction or addition, individual permit
fees.shall be required per trade. The building permit fee will be based upon the
valuation as determined by the Building Official for that work only The fee for other
trade permits will be subject to the appropriate codes.
When the value of work presented appears to be less than the amount of work being
permitted, the Building Official may request acceptable bid pace documentation.
108.4 Investigation Fees Work without a Permit.
108.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this
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code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be
made before a permit maybe issued for such work.
108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, m 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 by this code. 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.
The applicant may appeal the amount of an investigation fee to the city council by
filing a written appeal showing the reasons why the fee should be lowered. The city council
may upon a finding that the investigation fee is unreasonable based upon the facts presented,
reduce the investigation fee, but in no case may the fee be reduced to less than the actual
investigation costs incurred by the city
108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal
or demolition for work done m connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a
building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
other fees that prescribed by law
For Rem'spections Fees, see Section 109.3 11
108.6 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 95 percent of any
permit fee required by this code when no work has taken place provided the request for
refund is m wasting from the applicant, accompanied with the original receipt and request is
made not later than 180 days after the date of application of permit issuance.
EXCEPTIONS 1 The 180 day time frame maybe extended by the
Building Official to coincide with any extension authorized under Sections
105.3.2 or 105.5
2 When the investigation fee of Section 108 4.2 has been collected, it shall
not be refunded unless paid by another party nor shall it be considered when
calculating the 95 percent or the minimum of Exception 4
3 No refund will be given for the application fee or the plan review deposit.
4 The building Official shall retain the application fee plus the largest of the
following:
(a) 5% of the permit fee; or
(b) the plan review deposit; or
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(c) 50 dollars ($50 00)
108.7 Administrative Hold. Any administrative discrepancy including but not
hmrted to delinquency m payments, returned checks, failure to pay for remspection,
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, rt shall be maintained
current and m effect until the permit is finaled.
SECTION 109 INSPECTIONS
1091 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. In
addition, certain types of construction shall have special inspections, as specified in Section
1704
Exception When approved by the Building Official, the inspection process
as required by this code may be performed by an approved Third Parly Organization
as specified in Section 111
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or 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 m 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.
109.1.1 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.
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109.2 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the building official is
authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an
application has been filed.
An application for a permit shall be considered as permission from an authorized
representative to inspect the premises.
109.3 Required Inspections. The building official, upon notification, shall make the
inspections set forth m the following sections.
109.3.1 Footing and 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 m place prior to inspection. All materials for the
foundation shall be on the fob, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with
approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the fob Where the
foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections maybe
required by the building official.
109.3.2 Concrete slab or under floor inspection. To be made after all m-slab or
under floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary
equipment items are m place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed,
including the subfloor
109.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest
floor including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation
certification, when required, shall be submitted to the building official.
109.3.4 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.
109.3.5 Steel and structural framework. Reinforcing steel or structural framework
of any part of any building or structure, including those items of Section 109.3 1 and 109.3.2,
shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official.
109.3.6 Fire-resistant penetrations. Protection of~oints and penetrations in fire-
resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
109.3.7 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine
compliance with the Energy Code and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for•
envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HVAC
and water-heating equipment efficiency
109.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the
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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
109.3.9 Special Inspections. For special inspections, see Section 1704
109.3.10 Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is
completed and ready for occupancy
After approval of a final inspection, the applicant or tenant shall have 60 days m
which to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy Where no such action to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy is taken within 60 days, an Ordinance Inspection with the appropriate fees will be
required to continue any action.
109.3.11 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 regmring
remspection fees the first time a~ob is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of
this code, but as controlling the practice of calking for inspections before the fob 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
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 remspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a
form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee m accordance with Table 1 B or
asset forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.
In instances where remspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of
the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
Exception The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting
exception 3 of Section 108.2.1
109 4 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of
approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
qualifications and rehabilrty For Third Party inspections, see Section 111
109.5 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 maybe in wasting or by
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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.
109.6 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated m
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.
109.6.1 Covered work. Any work covered or concealed without inspection shall be
considered to constitute an unsafe structure and subject to the corrective provisions of
Section 115 Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist every day until the work is
inspected and approved as being m compliance with this code. Inspections will not be
performed until a valid active permit is obtained m accordance with this code.
SECTION 110 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
110.1 Use and Occupancy No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and
no change m the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof
shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as
provided herein.
Exception Group R, Division 3 and their associated accessory Group U
Occupancies.
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
110.1.1 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be
made except as specified in Section 3406 of this code.
110.2 Certificate Issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or
structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are
enforced by the code enforcement agency the Building Official or his deputies shall issue a
Certificate of Occupancy which shall contain the following:
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1 The permit number
2. The address, legal description and zoning of the location.
3 The use and occupancy classification.
4 The occupant load.
5 The construction type.
6 The name of the issuing individual.
7 The name of the Building Official.
8 The name and address of the owner
9 A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
10 A statement that S-2 high piled combustible storage will be annotated as S2 H.
For existing uses required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy to comply with
Section 3417 the Building Official may issue a certificate where evidence is provided
showing the building complied with the ordinances m effect at the time of construction or last
occupancy The Building Official, at his discretion, may accept documents, including but not
limited to, old permits, old Certificate of Occupancies, affidavits, tax records and business
records as evidence.
110.2.1 Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place
on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official.
110.3 Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that no substantial hazard
will result from occupancy of any building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a
temporary certificate of occupancy maybe issued for the use of a portion or portions of a
building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
For Temporary Structures and Uses, see Section 107
110.4 Revocation. The building official may in writing, suspend or revoke a
certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code whenever the certificate is
issued m error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when rt is determined that
the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or
any of the provisions of this code.
In addition, where any unsafe condition results from the use of any utilities m
noncompliance with said Certificate of Occupancy or this code, the Building Official may
order in writing, that such utilities be disconnected.
SECTION 111 THIRD PARTY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
111 1 When approved by the Building Official, Third Party Organizations maybe
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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 m 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.
i Name of the Third Party Organization and all individuals involved m 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.
111.3.2 The Building Official shall have a right to make periodic site visits, at lus
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 with construction only upon approval of the Third
Party Organization after performing the inspections as required by this code or as otherwise
required by the Building Official. If, upon review the Building Official 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
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correction will not result m 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, venf}nng erther
that the work inspected is in compliance with this code or specifically detailing corrections
necessary to bung 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 m 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 m
comphance, the Building Official shall approve the Third Party Organization.
If not approved, or if approval is revoked for~ust 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 hmrted 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 m 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 any other affected department of the City
Such completion shall be determined upon the submittal of all inspection reports by the Third
Party Organization noting that all required construction inspections have been approved and
after the Building Official has perform and approve a final inspection when deemed
necessary
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111.9 Violations. A Third Party person or individual who violates, or assists m the
violation, of this code shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed m'Section 113
SECTION 112 CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION BOARD OF APPEALS
112.1 General. The City Council finds that there is a need to provide the citizens of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas, with safe, affordable, and well constructed housing,
commercial buildings and other structures m which these citizens can work, play and hve. It
is the specific intent of the City Council that standards for construction and fire prevention be
used for the welfare and safety of the City's citizens. The City Council finds that
construction and fire prevention standards change from time to time and that these standards
should stay current with modern practices of construction and fire safety In carrying out
these purposes, rt is the intent of the Crty Council that such construction and fire prevention
standards be adopted as outlined herein and that a Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
Appeals be given cognizance over matters pertaining thereto
It is the intent of the City Council that compliance with the construction and fire
prevention standards contained herein is the responsibility of the citizens and business to
which they apply and that neither the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals nor
the City of Fort Worth, its officers, agents and employees, shall be liable or responsible for
any errors or omissions arising out of the enforcement or failure to enforce these standards.
112.2 Creation of Board. The City Council hereby establishes a Construction and
Fire Prevention Board of Appeals (the Board) for the purpose of determining the acceptability
and adequacy of materials, equipment, and methods of construction, heanng appeals of
interpretations by designated officials, consideration of variance requests, and other
designated authority as listed herein or elsewhere m the City Code. The City Council shall
adopt construction and fire prevention standards which will be applicable throughout the
City Construction and fire prevention standards shall include but not be limited to the
Building Codes (Building, Energy Residential, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes),
the Minimum Building Standards Code, the Sign Code, and the Fire Codes as maybe
adopted by the City Council and amended from time to time.
112.3 Composition of Board, Appointment of Members. The Board shall consist
of eleven members, with three alternate members, to be appointed m the following manner
Place 1 Architect -Nominated by the Fort Worth Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects
Place 2 Engineer (with Mech/Elec/Plum, or structural background) -
Nominated by the Fort Worth Branch of the Texas Society of
Professional Engineers
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Place 3 Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Protection Professional -Nominated
by the City Manager
Place 4 Home Builder -Nominated by the Fort Worth Home Builder's
Association
Place 5 General Contractor -Nominated by the Fort Worth Chapter of the
Associated General Contractors
Place 6 Building Owner or Manager -Nominated by the Building Owners and
Managers Association of Fort Worth
Place 7 Hazardous Materials and Chemicals Expert -Nominated by the City
Manager
Place 8 Permit Master Electrician -Nominated by the City Managerl
Place 12. Alternate Permit Master Electacian -Nominated by the City Managerl
Place 9 Master Plumber -Nominated by the City Managerl
Place 13 Alternate Master Plumber -Nominated by the City Managerz
Place 10 HVAC contractor -Nominated by the Crty Manager3
Place 14 Alternate HVAC contractor -Nominated by the Crty Manager3
Place 11 Fire Insurance Underwater -Nominated by the City Manager
Before forwarding ommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for omments from the local chapters of National
Electrical Contractors Association rid Independent Electrical Contractors Association erning ny objections to the ommendation.
Before forwarding ommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for omments from the local chapter of Plumbing-
Heating-Cooling Contractors Association erring ny objections to the ommendation.
Before forwarding ommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for omments from the local chapters of Air Conditioning
Contractors of America rid Refrigeration Service Engineers Society erning ny objections to the ommendation.
The City Manager shall appoint members, or alternate members, to the Board from
time to time subject to the consent of the Crty Council. If nominations are not received from
nominating organizations within 45 days of the date when requested, the City Manager may
entertain nommatlons from other sources.
Whenever any reference to the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Electrical Board,
the Mechanical Board, or the Plumbing Board is made in any ordinance adopted paor to this
ordinance, such reference shall be deemed to refer to the Construction and Fire Prevention
Board of Appeals as created herein.
All members, upon being sworn in, shall become officers of the City of Fort Worth.
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112.4 Terms of Members. Members, and alternate members, shall serve two year
terms. Members, and alternate members, appointed to odd numbered places shall serve terms
which expire October 1 of odd numbered years. Members, and alternate members, appointed
to the even numbered places shall serve terms. which expire October 1 of even numbered
years. No member or alternate member shall serve more than a total of three consecutive
two-year terms. After a break m service of at least two years, a member or alternate member
may again be eligible to serve. Members, and alternate members, shall serve until their
successors are appointed.
112.5 Successors, Removal from Office. Should any member or alternate
member of the Board die, become unable to act for any reason, resign or be removed for
cause, as hereinafter provided, the City Manager shall appoint a successor to fill the
unexpired term or to serve until a new member or alternate member can be duly appointed.
An alternate member shall automatically move to fill a vacant member position of the same
category provided he has not exceeded the totally number of years allowed to serve.
The City Council may remove any member or alternate member of the Board during
the term of which he maybe appointed. The action of the City Council in such matters shall
be final.
112.6 Compensation of members. All members, and alternate members, shall serve
without compensation, except for reimbursement for authorized expenses attendant to the
;performance of their duties.
112.7 Ex-Officio Members. The Building Official and the Fire Chief or their
designated representatives shall be ex-officio members of the Board. Ex-officio members
will submit a report by October 31 of each year which shall contain an overview of the past
fiscal year's operation. The Board may make recommendations to the City Council for
amendments to standards as needed throughout the year
112.8 Meetings; Quorum. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as
provided by law The Board shall hold meetings as regularly scheduled, unless canceled, and
at such time and place as called by the Chairman or one lawfully acting in that capacity
Six (6) members of said Board shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Every
matter before the Board for vote shall require for final passage the affirmative vote of a
majority of the members present and voting; except that variances shall require the
affirmative vote of six (6) members to grant a variance. Members present, including the
Chair shall vote unless required to abstain due to conflict of interest.
Alternate members may participate in discussions, but may not vote or be counted as
part of the quorum, except that m the absence of the primary member or when the primary
member is required to abstain, the alternate member maybe counted and allowed to vote in
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that members place. Ex-officio members may not vote and do not count toward a quorum.
112.9 Hearing. The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal
and shall give notice of said hearing m writing to the .parties m interest. Parties may appear
before the Board in person, by agent or by attorney The Board may require additional data
and tests necessary for adequate decision of the appeal. The Board shall notify the appellant
of rts decision.
112.10 Bylaws. The Board shall hold an organizational meeting m October of each
year or as soon as possible thereafter at which time it shall elect a Chairman and Vice-
Chairman before proceeding to other matters of business. Alternate members may not serve
as Chairman or Vice-Chairman. The Board shall establish its own rules of procedure and
shall amend them from time to time as it deems necessary The Building Official shall serve
as Secretary to the Board.
112.11 Agenda and Records. The agenda for the Board shall be prepared by the
Secretary and shall be posted as required by law All records and evidence pertinent to any
appeal shall be transmitted to the Board prior to the hearing by delivery to the Secretary
Records of all appeals shall be kept in the office of the Building Official. The Building
Official shall transmit copies of appeal records to the Fire Chief.
112.12 Right of Appeal. Any person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by a
decision or order of the designated code official or Fire Chief may appeal such decision or
order to the Board if it falls within the Board's authority Every appeal must be filed m
writing on the form provided by staff with the Secretary within thirty (30) days from the date
of the decision or order appealed from. The Board shall not consider any appeal that is filed
after the thirty (30) day period. Such appeal shall contain appropriate reference to the
decision or order appealed from, as well as the grounds for the appeal. At the time of filing
an appeal, the appellant shall pay anon-refundable appeal fee as set forth in Table No 1 B
EXCEPTION The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting
exceptions 1 2 or 3 of Section 108.2.1
112.13 Authority and Power The Board shall have no authority relative to the
administrative provisions of any of the codes under rts purview
The Board shall have the authority and power to
1 Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official on the Building Codes
(Building, Energy Residential, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes) The Board may
modify in whole or in part or may affirm the interpretation of the designated official. No
interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the designated official has rendered a written
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interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the designated official to render a wntten
interpretation within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request.
2. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Fire Chief on the Fire Code. The Board
may modify m whole or m part or may affirm the interpretation of the Fire Chief. No
interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the Fire Chief has rendered a wntten
interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the Fire Chief to render a wntten interpretation
within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request.
3 Approve alternate methods of construction and fire prevention where it is
impractical to meet the adopted construction and fire prevention standards, provided that the
Board finds the same degree of suitability strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability
sanitation and safety exists in the alternate method as intended by the standards.
4 Approve new methods of construction and fire prevention not covered by the
construction and fire prevention standards, provided that the Board finds the same degree of
suitability strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability sanitation and safety exists m
the new methods as intended by the standards. The Board, in approving new materials and
processes, shall rely upon recognized standards or practices.
5 Determine the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of
construction of signs. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official on the Sign
Code of the City of Fort Worth. The Board may modify in whole or m part or may affirm the
interpretation of the Building Official. No interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the
Building Official has rendered a wntten interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the
Building Official to render a wntten interpretation within thirty (30) days of receipt of written
request.
6 At the request of staff or the Board, review all technical amendments to the
Minimum Building Standards Code of the City of Fort Worth. Hear appeals on
interpretations by the designated official on sections of the Minimum Building Standards
Code that are designated as Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Fire
Code related. The Board may modify m whole or m part or may affirm the interpretation of
the designated official. No interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the designated
official has rendered a wntten interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the designated
official to render a wntten interpretation within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request.
7 Grant variances to the non-administrative provisions of the Building Codes
(Building, Residential (except Chapter 11 `Energy"), Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
Codes) sections of the Minimum Building Standards Code that are designated as Building,
Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Fire Code related, the Fire Code; and the
Sign Code, when in the opinion of the Board, and based upon the presentation of valid data,
the applicable provisions are unreasonable and/or unrealistic to a particular site, building or
structure. The Board shall use its good~udgment m granting such variances, balancing the
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code requirement to protect life, health, structural safety and the reasonableness of the
requirement. It shall take the affirmative vote of six (6) members to grant a variance.
8 Grant extensions of Certificates of Occupancy for Temporary Buildings, as
specified in Section 107
9 The Board may review from time to time the provisions of the respective codes
and recommend any necessary changes and/or improvements to the City Council. This
review shall include consideration of suggestions from industry or the public at large which
shall be obtained by means of open hearing as well as through the regular channels.
10 Hear appeals for revocation or denial of licenses or registrations, or the denial of
permit issuance as required by the respective codes.
11 Review the qualification and testing standards of alternate examining Agencies
and make advisory recommendations to the Building Official as authorized m the Electrical
Code.
12. Establish and review crateria for electrical license reciprocal agreements with
other cities. Approve, reject or discontinue such agreements m accordance with the Electrical
Code.
112.14 Enforcement. The Building Official and Fire Chief shall enforce and
execute all legal decisions and orders of the Board for which they are respectively
responsible.
112.15 Stay of Proceedings. An appeal to the Board shall stay all proceedings in
connection with the decision or order appealed from, unless and until the Building Official or
Fire Chief shall have certified to the Board after notice of appeal has been filed that a stay
would cause hazard to life or property Any work done contrary to the order of the Building
Official or Fire Chief after filing an appeal hereunder pending the determination of such
appeal, shall be subject to nullification should the order be affirmed and may not be
considered by the Board as mitigating or extenuating circumstance.
112.16 Court Review A person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by a
decision or order of the Board may present to a Distract Court a petition, duly verified,
setting fourth that such decision is illegal, m whole or m part, specifying the grounds of
illegality Such petition shall be presented to the Court within ten (10) calendar days after
the date of the decision of the board.
SECTION 113 VIOLATIONS
113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter repair move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use,
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occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment or cause or permit the same to be.
done m violation of this code.
113.1 1 Unsafe buildings. Failure to correct an unsafe buiidmg as provided for m
Sections 109 6 1 or 115 shall constitute a violation of this code.
113.1.2 Occupancy violations. Whenever any site, building, structure or equipment
therein regulated by this code or any other code is being used contrary to the provisions of
this code or any other code, the building official 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 site, building, structure, or portion thereof, or
equipment comply with the requirements of this code.
113.1.3 Failure to comply with notice. Failure to comply with a notice shall be
considered a violation of this code.
113.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of
violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration,
extension, repair .moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure m
violation of the provisions of this code, or m violation of a permit or certificate issued under
the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or
condition and the abatement of the violation.
Citations for violations of this code maybe issued without requiring the issuance of a
notice. When a notice is issued, rt is not necessary to reissue a notice prior to issuance of any
further citations for the same violation.
113.3 Prosecution of violation. A notice of violation issued or served as provided by
this code shall be complied with by the owner operator occupant or other person responsible
for the condition or violation to which the notice of violation pertains.
If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly the building official is
authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal
proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require
removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the
provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof.shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for all
violations involving fire safety or public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more
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than Five Hundred Dollars ($500 00) for all other violations of thrs 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 114 -STOP WORK ORDER
114 1 Authority Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this
code being performed m a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or dangerous
or unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order
114.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be m wasting and shall be given to the
owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work.
Upon issuance of a stop work order the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work
order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work will
be permitted to resume.
114.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having
been served with a stop work order except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law
SECTION 115 UNSAFE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR EQUIPMENT
115.1 Unsafe buildings. All buildings, structures or equipment regulated by this
code that are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or that constitute a fire
hazard, or are 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 m deteriorated condition or otherwise
unable to sustain the design loads that are specified m 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.
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A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe. Matenals
used to secure a structure, which deteriorate or increase in susceptibility to fire hazard over
time, shall be replaced or treated to eliminate the increase of the hazard.
Any work covered or concealed without inspection shall be considered to constitute
an unsafe structure. Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist every day until the
work is inspected and approved as being in compliance with this code. Inspections will not
be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with this code.
115.2 Dangerous Demolition. The Building Official may order the cessation of the
wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the Crty when the same is being
accomplished m a reckless or careless manner or m 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 116 INDIVIDUAL OR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FOR GROUP
R, DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES OR THEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
116.1 General. Each individual or business shall list its principals and an official, m
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 Crty of Fort Worth, m writing, of its permanent business address and
the residential address of its designated official.
116.2 Fees. A nonrefundable registration fee as specified m Table No 1 B shall be
paid and it shall be valid for a one year period from the date of payment.
116.3 Individual or Contractor Identification.
1 Each~ob site m 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
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3 Signs on projects without a permit and signs put up for longer periods than what is
~ushfied by item 2 above will be considered advertising and must comply with the
appropriate codes and ordinances.
116.4 Work Performed by Employees. All work performed under a permit to a
registered individual or contractor must be performed by persons m 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~obs for other non-
registered individuals will be considered, as well as those non-registered individuals, to be in
violation of this code.
116.5 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.
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TABLE NO. 1 A
REMODEL BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION Permit Fee
$0 to $2,000.00 $62.40 ($37 45)*
(a) $62.40 (a) for first $2,000
>$2,000 00 to $25,000.00
(b)
$12.48
(b)
for each additional $1 000 00, or fraction thereof,
to and includin $25,000 00
(a) $349 45 (a) for fast $25,000
>$25,000 00 to $50,000 00
(b)
$9 O1
(b)
for each additional $1 000 00 or fraction thereof,
to and includin $50,000 00
(a) $574.80 (a) for first $50,000
>$50,000 00 to $100,000 00
(b)
$6.24
(b)
for each additional $1,000 00 or fraction thereof,
to and includin $100,000.00
(a) $886.80 (a) for fast $100,000
>$100,000.00 to $500,000.00
(b)
$4.85
(b)
for each additional $1 000 00 or fraction thereof,
to and includin $500 000 00
(a) $2828.20 (a) for the first $500,000 00
>$500,000.00 to $1 000,000 00
(b)
$4 16
(b)
for each additional $1,000 00 or fraction thereof,
to and includin $1,000,000 00
(a) $4908.30 (a) for the first $1,000,000 00
>$1 000,000.00
(b) $2.77
(b)
for each additional $1,000 00 or fraction thereof
'Remodel work associated with sting R 3 Use Group their sting ory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee ().
'When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying the um by 25% (0.25).
The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
When plan review is performed by Third Party with field spections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 70% (0.70). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
'When plan ew performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Partv, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 55% (0.55). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
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TABLE NO. 1 B
1 CFPBOA Appl>cation Fee
(1st item per address) $100 00
(Each additional item per address) 20 00
2. Permit Apphcat><on Fee 15 00
3 Demolition and Moving Fees
Square Footage 1 through 1 000 55 00
1 001 through 2,000 i 11 00
2,001 through 3 000 207 00
3 001 through 5 000 310 00
5 001 through 10 000 415 00
10 001 through 20 000 554 00
20 001 and above 1 i 08 00
4 Change of Occupancy Permit Fee 59 00
5 Ordinance Inspection Fee (per inspector) 25 00
6 Encroachment Variance Letters 25 00
7 Zoning Verification Letters 15 00
8 Record Change Fee (per record or permit) 15 00
9 Plan Review Deposrt*
those requiring circulation (20 00) 200 00
those without circulation (10 00) 75 00
10 Contractor Registration (val><d for one year) 100 00
11 Residential Master Plan Registration 50 00
12. Vendor Certificate of Occupancy for Temporary Vendors 50 00
*Deposit of equired for additions rid emodels to sting Group R 3 Occupancies, rid for additions, emodels ew struction of
their ory structures. Where the plan ew preformed rider the third party option, the deposit shall be the amount Q.
Other Inspections and Fees:
1 Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of two 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)
for 3'~ party Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing & Energy
5 Inspections outside of city limits (commercial)
(residential)
Or $30.00 per hour whichever greater
$35 00 per hour
$25 00
$35 00 per hour
$35 00 per hour
$15 00
$45 00' per inspector
$60 00 total
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TABLE 1-C 1
A, B, E, H, I, & M USE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee
0 to 30 $62.40 ($37 45)*
(a) $62.40 (a) for first 30 square feet
>30 to 400
(b)
$0 775
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
400
(a) $349 45 (a) for first 400 square feet
>400 to 790
(b)
$0.577
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
790
(a) $574.80 (a) for first 790 square feet
>790 to 1365
(b)
$0.542
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
1365
(a) $886.80 (a) for first 1365 square feet
>1365 to 5850
(b)
$0 432
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
5850
(a) $2828.20 (a) for the first 5850 square feet
>5850 to 18,000
(b)
$0 171
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
18,000
(a) $4908.30 (a) for the first 18,000 square feet
>18,000
(b) $0 156
(b)
for each additional square foot
*New square footage associated with sting R 3 Use Group their sting ory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee ().
'When plan review and field inspections areperformed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying the um by 25% (0.25).
The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
ZWhen plan review is performed by Third Party with field spections performed by City Staff; the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 70% (0.70). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
'When plan ew performed by City StafT with field inspections performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 55% (0.55). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C 2
F & S USE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee x, 3
0 to 75 $62.40 ($37 45)*
(a) $62.40 (a) for first 75 square feet
>75 to 1080
(b)
$0.285
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
1080
(a) $349 45 (a) for fast 1080 square feet
>1080 to 1980
(b)
$0.250
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
1980
(a) $574.80 (a) for first 1980 square feet
>1980 to 3365
(b)
$0.225
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
3365
(a) $886.80 (a) for first 3365 square feet
>3365 to 24,675
(b)
$0.091
(b)
for each additional square foot, to and including
24,675
(a) $2828.20 (a) for the first 24,675 square feet
>24 675 to 50,050
(b)
$0.081
(b}
for each additional square foot, to and including
50,050
(a) $4908.30 (a) for the first 50,050 square feet
>50,050
(b) $0 079
(b)
for each additional square foot
*New square footage ated with sting R 3 Use Group their sting ory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee ().
`When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying the um by 25% (0.25).
The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
ZWhen plan review is performed by Third Party with field spections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 70% (0.70). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
'When plan ew performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 55% (0.55). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C 3
R USE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee
0 to 65 $62.40 ($37 45)*
(a) $62.40 (a) for first 65 square feet
>65 to 700
(b) $0 452
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
700
(a) $349 45 (a) for fast 700 square feet
>700 to 1400
(b) $0.321
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
1400
(a) $574.80 (a) for first 1400 square feet
>1400 to 2700
(b) $0.240
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
2700
(a) $886.80 (a) for first 2700 square feet
>2700 to 11,800
(b) $0.213
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
11,800
(a) $2828.20 (a) for the first 11,800 square feet
>11,800 to 24,500
(b) $0 163
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
24,500
(a) $4908.30 (a) for the first 24,500 square feet
>24,500
(b) $0 121
(b) for each additional square foot
'New square footage ated with sting R 3 Use Group their sting ory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee ().
~ When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying the um by 25% (0.25).
The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
2When plan review is performed by Third Party with field spections performed by City Staff; the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 70% (0.70). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
'When plan ew performed by City StafT with field inspections performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 55% (0.55). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C-4
U USE GROUP
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee
0 to 175 $62.40 ($37 45)*
(a) $62.40 (a) for first 175 square feet
>175 to 2500
(b) $0 123
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
2500
(a) $349 45 (a) for first 2500 square feet
>2500 to 5200
(b) $0 083
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
5200
(a) $574.80 (a) for first 5200 square feet
>5200 to 10,200
(b) $0 062
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
10,200
(a) $886.80 (a) for first 10,200 square feet
>10,200 to 46,500
(b) $0 053
(b) for each additional square foot, to and including
46,500
(a) $2828.20 (a) for the first 46,500 square feet
>46,500 to 96,500 (b) $0 041 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including
96,500
() $4908.30 (a) for the first 96,500 square feet
>96,500
(b) $0.034
(b) for each additional square foot
•New square footage associated with sting R 3 Use Group their sting ory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee ().
'When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Partv, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying the um by 25% (0.25).
The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
ZWhen plan review is performed by Third Party with field spections performed by City Staff; the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 70% (0.70). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
'When plan ew performed by City StafT with field inspections performed by Third Partv, the permit fee shall be educed by multiplying
the um by 55% (0.55). The ulting amount will be alculated to the penny with nding for the tenth of penny figure.
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(b) The remaining sections of the 2003 International Building Code are hereby
amended as follows
IBC SECTION 201
*IBC Section 201.3, changed to read as follows.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and
are defined in other codes, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those
codes. Where the terms occur in multiple codes and are defined differently each definition
shall apply to the appropriate code.
IBC SECTION 202
*Section 202. definition are changed and new definitions are added to read as
ollows.
ATTIC. The space between the ceiling beams of the top story and the roof rafters. The
installation of decking, other than the minimum decking required for equipment access and
maintenance, shall be considered another floor.
BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted
by this jurisdiction.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY A change m the purpose or level of activity within a
building that involves a change m application of the requirements of this code. The
definition shall also apply to usage of the surrounding site and access to and from the
building, structure or site, as necessary to achieve the purpose of this code, and to obtain
compliance with other codes and ordinances of this jurisdiction.
CODE OFFICIAL. Where ever the term code official is used in this code it shall mean the
Building Official.
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.
DWELLING UNIT EFFICIENCY See Section 310.2.
ENERGY 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.
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FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted
by this ~unsdiction and shall be considered as part of the Plumbing Code. (See Plumbing
Code.)
HIGH RISE BUILDING is a building having any floor or floors used for human occupancy
located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Code
as adopted by this ~unsdiction.
OCCUPIABLE SPACE. A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy m
which individuals congregate for amusement, educational or similar purposes or m which
occupants are engaged at labor and which is equipped with means of egress and light and
ventilation facilities meeting the requirements of this code. Any space that could be assumed
to be occupiable shall not be exempt to the requirements of this code by designm tg he space
without means of a egr ss, light or ventilation.
OCCUPIED ROOF. Uncovered roof or roof deck, designed to be occupied for uses other
than mechanical equipment or building services, mcludin~ but not limited to swimming
pools, dining, amusement, gardens andparking. Such areas shall be considered as another
level in which an occupancy exists.
PLUMBING.
For the purpose of using the International Plumbing Code, 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, m connection with sanitary
drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, and public or pnvate water
supply systems.
For the purpose of compl}nng with the Texas State Plumbing License Law shall mean.
All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal
systems, dram or waste pipes, or any combination of these that:
supply recirculate, dram, or eliminate water gas, medical gasses and vacuum,
liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings
where persons live, work, or assemble; connect the building on its outside with the
source of water gas, or other liquid supply or combinations of these, on the premises,
or the water main on public property and carry waste water or sewage from or within
a building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic
terminal that holds pnvate or domestic sewage.
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The installation, repair service, maintenance, alteration, or renovation of all
piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances on premises where persons live, work,
or assemble that supply gas, medical gasses and vacuum, water liquids, or any
combination of these, or dispose of waste water or sewage.
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 the International Plumbing Code, as adopted, shall mean.
Includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps,
water-treating or water-using equipment; soil, waste and vent pipes, and sanitary and
storm sewers and building drains, m addition to their respective connections, devices
and appurtenances within a structure or premise.
RESIDENDIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
IBC SECTION 302
*IBC Section 302.1, add a sentence to the first paragraph to read as,follows.
For application of this code to uses under the Residential Code, they shall be considered to be
Group R 3 residential uses with Group U accessory uses, unless a more appropriate
occupancy group is assigned by the Building Official.
*IBC Section 302.1.1, changed to read as follows.
302.1 1 Incidental use areas. Spaces which are incidental to the main occupancy shall be
separated or protected, or both, in accordance with Table 302.1 1 ^~ *'~° ~.,,,'a,,,^ ~''^"''°
El~rf~ed-~~oe-e m~'-~ ~-~~th-~est~e.~ Areas that are incidental to
the main occupancy shall be classified in accordance with the main occupancy of the portion
of the building in which the incidental use area is located.
Exception Incidental use area within and serving a dwelling umt are not
required to comply with this section.
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*IBC Section 302.1.1.1, changed to read as follows.
302.1.1 1 Separation. Where Table 302.1 lrequires afire-resistance-rated separation, the.
incidental use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building with a fire bamer
Where Table 302.1 1 permits an automatic fire-extinguishing system without a fire bamer
the incidental use area shall be separated by construction capable of resisting the passage of
smoke m accordance with Section 710 T''° ~~~~+~^„~ ~'~~" °°+°~a ~'^~~ +'~° r'^°" *^ +''°
. Doors shall be self
closing or automatic-closing upon detection of smoke. Doors shall not have air transfer
openings and shall not be undercut in excess of the clearance permitted in accordance with
NFPA 80
IBC TABLE 302.1.1
*IBC Table 302.1.1 changes are made to the items under ROOM OR AREA of
Parking garage (Section 406.2) Hydrogen cut-off rooms Paint shops Storage
rooms ,and the footnotes to read as, ollows.
~~ ^
Parking garage (Section 406.2) ~•+^~~~+•° ~~° °°+~r,,.,,,~~„^rt
See Section 302.3
1-hour fire barriers and
Hydrogen cut-off rooms, not
classified as Group H.
floor/ceiling assemblies m Group
B F €~ M, S, and U occupancies.
2-hour fire barriers and
floor/ceiling assemblies m Group
A, E, I and R occupancies.
Paint shops, not classified as Group
H, located in occupancies other
than Group F and S
2 hours, or 1 hour and provide
automatic fire-extinguishing
system
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Storage rooms and closets over 100
square feet
Use Group B, F', Mb, S, U
1 hour or provide automatic fire-
extin uishing system (the smoke
separation of Section 302.1.1.1 is
not required.)
Use Group A, E
All other use groups
1 hour or provide automatic fire-
extm igu shmg system
1 hour
Miscellaneous.
Electrical vaults over 600 volts See NEC Artic1e110.31 A
aWhere an automatic fire-extinguishing system is provided, rt need only be provided m the
incidental use room or area. In order to qualify with this reduction, at least one sprinkler
head must be installed in the incidental use area. Areas that are exempt to sprinkler head
installation under a sprinkler standard will not qualify for the reduction permitted herein
unless at least one sprinkler head is installed in the incidental use area.
bMerchandise storage areas used m conjunction with wholesale or retail sales floors shall be
considered as Use Group S and, unless qualifinn~ as an Accessory Use of Section 302.2, shall
be separated as a mixed occupancy m accordance with Sections 302.3.1 or 302.3.2. (Also,
see Table 302.3.2, footnote b.)
Note: For structural continuity, see Section 706.4.
IBC SECTION 302
*IBC Sections 302.2 and 302.2.1. changed to read as ollows.
302.2 Accessory use areas. Afire barner shall be required to separate accessory use areas
classified as Group H m accordance with Section 302.3 ~2 and incidental use areas m
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accordance with Section 302 1 1 Any other accessory use area shall not be required to be
separated by a fire barner provided the accessory use area occupies an area not more than 10
percent of the area of the story m which it is located and does not exceed the tabular values m
Table 503 for the allowable height or area for such use.
302.2.1 Assembly areas.
1 Accessory assembly areas are not considered separate occupancies if the floor area is
equal to or less than 750 square feet (69 7 m2).
2. Unless a fire wall is required to separate different construction types, Assembly areas
that are accessory to Group E must comply with the provisions for Group A
Occupancy but are not required to install the separation of Section 302.3.2. However,
for the purpose of calculating height, area, construction type and ratios maybe
considered as separated uses. This non-separation benefit shall not apply when
determimn~ the fire area separations of Chapter 9.
3 Accessory religious educational rooms, used by less than 50 persons per room for not
more than four hours per da o~ f religious observance (Sunday School shall be
considered a Group B Occupancy1 and for the purpose of Section 302.3.2 are not
required to be separated from religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than
100 .However, for the purpose of calculating
hei~lit, area, construction type and ratios maybe considered as separated uses. This
non-separation benefit shall not apply when determining the fire area separations of
Chapter 9.
IBC Section 302.3. add exceptions 6 to read as follows.
6. Unless a fire wall is reauired to separate different construction tunes
Assembly uses accessory to Group E do not require the separation of Section 302.3.2.
However, for the purpose of calculating height, area, construction type and ratios
maybe considered as separated uses. This non-separation benefit shall not~ply
when determining the fire area separations of Chapter 9.
*IBC Section 302.3a. added to read as, ollows.
302.3a. Design precedence. When evaluating the design of a structure, the separation
priority shall be as follows.
a. First consideration (Section 302.3, Exceptions 1 3 and 5) Section 302.3
Exceptions 1 3 and 5 shall first be considered in there order listed.
b Second consideration (Section 302.3, Exception 2, then Sections 302.3.1 or
302.3.2) Any other uses maybe separated under Sections 302.3 1 302.3.2 or a
combination of separated and non-separated fire areas, except that H 2, H 3 H-4
or H 5 must be separated by 302.3.2 as specified in Section 302.3 Exception 2.
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c Third consideration (Accessory uses) When using Section 302.3 1 or 302.3.2,
uses other than those listed under Section 302.3 Exceptions 1 2, 3 or 5 may
qualify as Accessory use areas of Section 302.2.
Note: Accessory use areas are not permitted to exceed the tabular values m Table
503 for the allowable height or area for such use.
When using the non-separated option of Section 302.3 1 the most restrictive
requirement of all non-separated occupancies shall take precedence. Examples
are as follows
i. The occupancy with the most restrictive height, area and permitted
increases shall apply to all occupancies.
ii. When fire protection systems are required by the most restrictive
occupancy it shall apply to all occupancies.
iii. The occupancy with the most restrictive exit provisions shall apply to all
occupancies.
iv The occupancy with the most restrictive construction type, fire wall rating,
fire barrier rating, fire partition rating, etc. shall apply to all occupancies.
v Most restrictive is applicable on an item by item basis. One occupancy
maybe most restrictive for sprinklers, while another occupancy is most
restrictive for area and height, while another occupancy is most restrictive
for exits.
d. Fourth consideration (Assembly uses associated with Group E) When using
Section 302.3.2, Assembly accessory uses associated with Group E are permitted
to be considered as separated, without actually being separated, as specified under
Section 302.3.2, Exception 7 This permission does not apply to the fire area
provisions of Chapter 9
e. Fifth consideration (Accessory religious educational rooms associated with
religious auditoriums with an occupant load less than 100) When using
Section 302.3.2, religious classrooms with occupant loads less than 50 that are
associated with religious auditoriums with an occupant load of less than 100 are
permitted to be considered as separated, without actually being separated, as
specified in Section 302.2.1 This permission does not apply to the fire area
provisions of Chapter 9
f. Sixth consideration (Separation reductions) When using Section 302.3.2, the
actual separation maybe reduced as provided for m the footnotes of Table 302.3.2
and the exception to Section 302.3.2, m that order
IBC TABLE 302.3.2
*Table 302.3.2. add notation for ootnote f ' to the use S-1 in the B F 1 and M cross
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reference boxes.
*Table 302.3.2. footnotes b. c and d changed and footnote f added to read as follows.
b Occupancy separation need not be provided for accessory merchandise storage areas m
connection with wholesale or retail sales of Use Group 1V1 if the:
1 The building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throw out
i uvu
2. The fire area between approved separation walls and floors, which encapsulate the
complete tenant space, is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throw out, or
3 The storage area lea is provided with an automatic fire-extinguishing system and
is less than 3 000 square feet, or
4 The storage area lea is less than 1 000 square feet.
c. Areas used only for the parking of pnvate or pleasure vehicles shall be allowed to reduce
separation by 1 hour This reduction maybe used m conjunction with the reduction of
Section 302.3.2, exception but shall not reduce to less than 1 hour.
d. ~°° °°°°„*~°~ *° For separation reductions, see Section 392-3-2 406 1 4
f. Minor repair gara eg s, as specified m Section 406.6.1.2, associated with Groups B, F 1 or
M occupancies shall be allowed to reduce the separation by 1 hour. This reduction may
be used in conjunction with the reduction of Section 302.3.2, exception but shall not
reduce to less than 1 hour.
IBC SECTION 303
*IBC Section 303.1, zrst para~aph changed to read as follows.
303.1 Assembly Group A. Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of
a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for purposes
such as civic, social or religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption or awartmg
transportation.
1 Assembly areas with less than 750 square feet (69 7 m2) and which are accessory to
another occupancy according to Section 302.2.1 are not assembly occupancies.
2. Unless a fire wall is required to separate different construction types, Assembly
occupancies which are accessory to Group E m accordance with Section 302.2.1 must
comply with the provisions for Group A Occupancy but are not
es~s~~ required to install the separation of Section 302.3.2. However, for the
purpose of calculating height, area, construction type and ratios maybe considered as
separated uses. This non-separation benefit shall not apply when determimn the fire
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area separations of Chapter 9. .
3 Religious educational rooms, used by less than 50 persons per room for not more than
four hours per day of religious observance (Sunday School) shall be considered a
Group B Occupancy, and for the purpose of Section 302.3.2 are not required to be
separated from religious auditoriums which are accessory to churches m accordance
with Section 302.2.1 and which have occupant loads of less than 100 However, for
the purpose of calculating height, area, construction type and ratios maybe considered
as separated uses. This non-separation benefit shall not apply when determining the
fire area separations of Chapter 9. Religious educational rooms used by 50 or more
persons per room for not more than four hours per day of religious observance shall
be classified as A 3
IBC SECTION 304
*IBC Section 304. change and add uses to read as follows.
Educational occupancies above the 12th grade with less than 50 occupantsper room
Fire stations
Food processing establishments with less than 50 occupants
Non-accessory assembly use building or individual tenant space used for assemblypurposes
by less than 50 persons.
Police stations (includes an area to confine or restrain up to five individuals
Religious educational rooms (Sunday School classrooms used by less than 50 persons per
room for not more than four hours ep r da o~eligious observance.
IBC SECTION 305
*IBC Section 305.1. changed to read as, ollows.
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the
use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for
educational purposes through the 12th grade. Religious educational rooms, used by less than
50 persons per room for not more than four hours per da oy f religious observance (Sunday
Schooll shall be considered a Group B Occupancy, and for the. purpose of Section 302.3.2 are
not reauired to be separated from religious auditoriums, which are accessory to churches in
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accordance with Section 302.2.1 and which have occupant loads of less than 100 However,
for the purpose of calculatin height area construction type and ratios maybe considered as
separated uses. This non-separation benefit shall not apply when determining the fire area
separations of Chapter 9. Religious educational rooms used by 50 or more persons per room
for not more than four hours per day of religious observance shall be classified as A 3
IBC SECTION 307
*IBC Section 307.4. add a new use as, ollows.
Aircraft paint hangars, in accordance with Section 412.4 1
*IBC Section 307.9. item #9 and 11. changed to read as,follows.
9 Refrigeration systems where the chemicals involved are m the p~pmg, connected
tanks, or overflow tanks directly connected as part of the operational system. Extra
storage tanks, not directly connected as part of the operational system, are not
considered part of the refrigeration system.
11 Stationary batteries utilized for facility emergency power uninterrupted power
supply or telecommunication facilities provided that the batteries are provided with
safety venting caps and ventilation is provided m accordance with the International
Mechanical Code and are separated as required by Table 302.1.1.
IBC SECTION 308
*IBC Section 308.2. add a new use under I 1 as follows.
State of Texas, Type A (Large facility) Assisted Living
*IBC Section 308.3. add two new uses under 12 as follows.
State of Texas, Type B (Large & Small facility) Assisted Living
State of Texas, Special Care Facility
*IBC Section 308.5.1. changed to read as follows.
308.5.1 Adult care facility A facility that provides accommodations for less than 24 hours
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for more than five unrelated adults and provides supervision and personal care services shall
be classified as Group I-4
Exception A facility where adults gather or congregate of their own accord,
mcludma but not hmrted to community centers senior citizen centers etc where
occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical
assistance from the staff shall be classified as Group A 3, or Group B when permitted
by Section 303.1.1
IBC SECTION 310
*IBC Section 310.1, Group R 3, add a second para raph to read as, ollows.
This use shall include not more than two dwelling units that are an attached part of another
use, e.g. caretaker unit for self-storage facility residence over a commercial business, etc.
Unless m separate detached one or two-family structures, structures with three or more
dwelling amts on a single property shall constitute a Group R 2 apartment regardless of
whether divided by fire walls or party walls.
*IBC Section 310.1, add new uses to read as follows.
Under R 2
State of Texas, Type E (Large facility) Assisted Living
Under R-4
State of Texas, Type A (Small facility) Assisted Living
State of Texas, Type E (Small facility) Assisted Living
*IBC Section 310.2, add a new def nition to read as, ollows.
DWELLING UNIT EFFICIENCY A dwelling amt containing only one habitable room.
IBC SECTION 403
*IBC Section 403.1. exception #3. changed to read as,follows.
3 Buildings with an occupancy m Group A S m accordance with Section
303 1 when used for oven air seating; however, this exception does not appl~o
accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes restaurants and similarly
enclosed areas.
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*IBC Section 403.2. exception #2, delete.
*IBC Section 403.12, add a sentence to read as follows.
For egress control devices (electronic locks), see Section 1008.1.3.4.
IBC SECTION 404
*IBC Section 404.1.1, change definition of Atrium to read as follows.
ATRIUM. An opening ss~est~g throu two or more sterres floor levels other than
enclosed stairways, elevators, hoistways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning or
other equipment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall. Floor levels Slertes, as
used in this definition, do not include balconies within assembly groups or mezzanines that
comply with Section 505 For openings connecting two floor levels, see Section 707.2,
exception 7.
IBC SECTION 406
*IBC Section 406.1.1.1. add to read as follows.
406.1.1.1 Private ~ara~e: A garage m which the ~ara~e area is under the control of one
particular owner or tenant and rs separated from other such garage areas assigned to other
individuals. This includes but is not hmrted to garages associated with one and two-family
dwellings, or individual garages grouped m a buildm~ associated with multi family dwellings
or other occupancies.
*IBC Section 406.1.4.1, added to read as follows.
406.1.4.1 Sleeping rooms. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for
sleeping purposes shall not be permitted.
*IBC Section 406.4.1. changed to read as,follows.
406.4.1 Heights and areas. Enclosed vehicle parking garages and portions thereof that do
not meet the definition of open parking garages shall be limited to the allowable heights and
areas specified in ale Section 503 Roof parking is permitted.
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*IBC Section 406.6.1 changed 406 61 1 and 406 612 added to read as follows
406.6.1 General. Repair garages shall be constructed in accordance with the International
Fire Code and this section. This occupancy shall not include motor fuel-dispensing facilities,
as regulated m Section 406.Ss but shall include anv auto repair bavs.
406.6.1.1 Maior reuair garage Any building or part thereof which is used for paintm~
bodv and fender work en~me overhauling or other ma or repair of motor vehicles
406.6.1.2 Minor repair garage Any building or part thereof which is used for servicing of
motor vehicles for items such as Tube Chan es inspections windshield repair or replacement
shocks, minor Hart replacement and other such non-mayor repair
IBC SECTION 408
*IBC Section 408.3.7 added to read as ollows
408.3.7 Corridors. Open-barred cells forming corridor walls the corridors and cell doors
need not be fire-resistive.
IBC SECTION 412
*IBC Section 412.2.3 add an exception to read as ollows
Exception Aircraft hangars with individual tenant spaces not exceeding
2,000 square feet each in which servicing, repairing or washing is not conducted, and
in which fuel is not dispensed, shall have floors that are graded toward the door but
shall not require a separator
IBC TABLE 414
*IBC Table 414.2.2. amend footnote c to read as follows
c. Fire bamers shall include walls and floors as necessary to provide separation from
other portions of the building. For fire-resistance rating of floor separation see
Section 414.2.3.
IBC SECTION 415
IBC Section 415.2 add a definition to read as follows
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DETACHED BUILDING. A separate single-story building, without a basement or crawl
space, used for the storage or use of hazardous materials and located an approved distance
from all structures. See Fire Code Chapter 27
IBC SECTION 503
*IBC Section 503.1, add a second para~ph to read as, ollows.
An occupancy, including those on Occupied Roofs shall not be located above the story or
height set forth in Table 503 except as modified hereafter. For non-separated mixed uses in
accordance with Section 302.3.1, no occupancy shall be located above the story or hei t of
the most restrictive non-separated occupancy
*IBC Section 503.1.5 and 503.1.6, added to read as follows.
503.1.5 Yards. When yards are provided for determination of Exterior Wall rating, Exterior
Opening Protection or increase in allowable area calculations, under this code or any previous
code, they shall be maintained clear and unobstructed in accordance with their original
approval, unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code.
503.1.6 Fire protection systems. Any existing fire extinguishing system or fire alarm
system,. whether installed voluntarily or as a requirement of any previous code, shall be
maintained and kept operational as required m the Fire Code. Such systems shall not be
removed unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code and the Fire Code.
IBC SECTION 506
*IBC Section 506.2.2, add a sentence to read as follows.
In order to be considered as accessible if not m direct contact with a street or fire lane a
minimum 10 foot wide pathway from the street or approved fire lane must be provided (See
Fire Code Section 503.1.1 for hose lay measurement pathway requirements
IBC SECTION 507
*IBC Section 507.2, change to read as,follows.
507.2 Sprinklered, one story The area of aone-story Group B, F M or S building of any
construction type or a one-story Group A-4 building of other than Type V construction shall
not be limited {remainder of section unchanged}
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*IBC Section 507.4 change to read as follows
507.4 Reduced open space. The permanent open space of 60 feet (18 288 mm) required in
Sections 507 1 507.21 507.3 and 507.5 shall be permitted to be reduced to not less than
40 feet (12 192 mm) provided {remainder of section unchanged}
IBC TABLE 601
*IBC Table 601, delete footnote d
IBC TABLE 602
*IBC Table 602, amend footnote b to read as,follows
b Group R 3 and Group U when used as accessory to Group R 3 as applicable in Section
101.2 shall not be required. to have afire-resistance rating where the fire sepazation
distance is 3 feet or more. For other caroorts of Type II B construction afire-resistance
ratm~ shall not be reauired where the fire sepazation distance is 5 feet or more and the
camort complies with all of the followma•
i. The caroort shall be constructed of all metal or all metal with masonry veneer and
u. The camort shall not exceed 3 000 sauaze feet with 16 sepazation between other such
carports, measured from closest projection to closest projection
iii. See also Section 704.3 exception 2 for assumedproperty tines between main use
buildings and carports.
IBC SECTION 603
*Section 603.1. add an item 1 4 to read as follows
1 4 Double stud framing maybe used to strengthen metal stud door framing.
IBC SECTION 704
*Section 704.2. changed to read as, ollows
704.2 Projections. Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similaz architectural
appendages extending beyond the floor azea shall conform to the requirements of this section
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and Section 1406 Exterior egress balconies and exterior exit stairways shall also comply
with Sections 1013.5 and 1022.1
Protections shall not extend beyond the distance determined by the following two methods,
whichever results in the lesser protections.
1 A point one-third the distance to the property line from an assumed vertical plane
located where unprotected pretested openings are permitted to be 25% or more
regened m accordance with Section 704 8
2. More than 12 inches (305 mm) into areas where unprotected openings are prohibited.
*IBC Section 704.2.3, changed to read as, ollows
704.2.3 Combustible projections. Combustible protections located where unprotected
openings are not permitted or where pretest~e~rel'protected openings ~s are required to be
less than 25% m accordance with Section 704 8 shall be of at least 1-hr fire-resistive-rated
construction, Type 1V construction or as required by Section 1406.3
Exception Type V construction shall be allowed for R 3 occupancies, as
applicable m Section 101.2.
*IBC Section 704.3. add a second exception to read as, ollows
2. The assumed property line is not required between a main use building and an
accessory carport when the carport complies with all of the following:
a. The carport shall be constructed of all metal or all metal with masonry veneer
and,
b The carport shall not exceed 3 000 square feet with 16 separation between
other such carports, measured from closest protection to closest protection,
and,
c. The carport shall be separated from the main use building by a minimum of
15 measured from closest protection to closest protection.
When so designed, the exterior wall of the main use building shall be protected as
though the carport and an assumed property line for such carport does not exist.
*IBC Section 704.3.1, added to read as follows
704.3.1 Building with courts. Unless court walls and openings are designed and protected
as a shaft in accordance with Section 707 court walls of buildings over two stones m height
shall be assumed to have a property line between them.
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IBC TABLE 704.8
*IBC Table 704.8, change the are separation distances (footnotes remain the same
to read as follows.
Current Greater Greater Greater Greater Greater Greater Greater
distance 0 to 3 than 3 to 5 than 5 to 10 than 10 to than 15 to than 20 to than 25 to than 30
15 20 25 30
Proposed
distance 3 3<x<5 5<x<]0 10<x<15 15<x<20 20<x<25 25<x<30 >30
fire epazation distance (feet)
*IBC Section 704.11.1, changed to read as,follows.
704.11 1 Parapet construction. Parapets shall have the same fire-resistance rating as that
required for the {bulk of section unchanged} extend to the same height as any portion
of the roof within a fire separation distance where the wall is permitted to have at least 25
percent unprotected openings in accordance with Section 704.8
~eq~ed,-but in no case shall the height be less than the same hei t as any portion of the roof
within 5 feet of the property line nor less than 30 inches (762 mm).
IBC SECTION 705
IBC Section 705.1, add a second para~ph to read as follows.
Fire Walls shall be installed at the time of new construction, shall not wait for tenant
layout locations, and shall be structurallypendent as specified above. When dealm with
Group H uses required to be in detached buildings each building shall be separated from
other buildinas, including other detonable buildings as required by Table 415.3.2 footnote a
See also, Table 415.3.1, footnote__c. Fire Walls shall not be used to alleviate the separation
requirements.
*IBC Section 705.2, add exceptions to read as follows.
Exception When necessary to install atwo- or three-hour fire wall of not
more than two stones m height m an existing building, afire-resistant wall of the
same rating, as specified in Table 705 4 that encapsulates a structural column line
maybe accepted.
2. When necessary to install atwo- or three-hour fire wall of not more than
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two stones m height between an existing building and a new addition, a double fire
wall, one on the existing building and one on the new building, both of the required
fire rating, as specified in Table 705 4 maybe acceptable. Fire doors maybe
installed in one of the walls with a water curtain installed at the opemng of the other
wall.
*IBC Section 705.11, change the exception to read as follows.
Exception For other than hazardous exhaust ducts, penetrations by ducts and
air transfer openings of {remainder of exception unchanged}
IBC SECTION 706
*IBC Section 706.3.7, add an exception to read as follows.
Exception Except for Group H and I 2 areas, where the building is equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, installed m accordance with Section
903.3 1 1 the fire-resistance ratings in Table 706.3 7 shall be reduced by 1 hour but to
not less than 1 hour and to not less than that required for floor construction according
to the type of construction.
*IBC 706.3.8, added to read as follows.
706.3.8 Multiple tenant buildings. When in a building originally designed for multiple
tenants that come and go on a regular basis, such as a strip center and the neighboring space
is already finished and occupied, in lreu of requiring a full double sided fire barner the
required rated separation need only be provided on the new tenant side of all of its demising
walls and floors. This will constitute cone-half design of the required fire barner but must
encapsulate the entire tenant space.
IBC SECTION 707
*IBC Section 707.2, change exception #7 to read as follows.
7 In other than Groups I 2 and I 3 a shaft enclosure is not required for a floor opemng
that complies with the following:
7 1 Does not connect more than two stories.
7.2 Is not part of the required means of egress system except as permitted in Section
1019 1
7.3 Is not concealed wrthm the building construction.
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7 4 Is not open to a corndor m Groups H and I occupancies.
7 6 Is separated from floor openings serving other floors by construction conforming
to required shaft enclosures.
*IBC Section 707.14.1, add exception #S to read as follows
5. When comdors between two floors are connected by open stairs as permitted under
Section 1019.1, exceptions #8 or 9, or connected by a two story opening as permitted
under Section. 707.2, exception #7, elevators that serve no floors other than those
corndors need not have elevator lobbies.
IBC TABLE 715
*IBC Table 715.3. footnote b, changed to read as,follows.
bFor testing requirements, see Section 715.3.3 For fire-protected-rated lazing, see
Section 715.4. For fire-resistance-rated glazing tested as part of a fire-resistance-
rated wall, see Section 715.2.
IBC SECTION 716
*IBC Section 716.5.2. add exception #4 to read as,follows.
4. In the duct penetration of the separation between the pnvate garage and it's
residence when constructed in accordance with Section 406 1 4 exceptions #2
and 3.
*IBC Section 716. S. 6, add to read as follows.
716.5.6 fIECC 802.3.41 Dampers integral to the building envelope. Stair elevator shaft
vents and other dampers integral to the building envelope shall be equipped with motorized
dampers with a maximum leakage rate of 3 cfin/ftz [5.1 L/s m2] at 1 0 inch water gauge
(w.g.) (250 Pal when tested m accordance with AMCA 500
Exception. Gravity (nonmotonzedl dampers are permitted to be use din
buildings less than three stones m hei t above grade.
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IBC SECTION 901
*IBC Section 901.1, changed to read as follows.
901 1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection systems aze
required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection systems.
Fire protection eauipment required by this code shall be fisted or approved for the intended
use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
IBC SECTION 902
*IBC Section 902.1 amend definition of 'Standpipe, Types of under Manual dry
b ay dding a sentence to read as follows.
The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2.
*IBC Section 902.1 amend definitions Automatic Sprinkler System and Fire
Alarm Control Unit and add a definition of Special Agent System to read as ollows.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. A system of underground and/or aboveground
piping which conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to
extinguish, control, or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or the
products of combustion. Each required alarm valve or flow detecting device and all
components on the system side of the alarm valve or flow detecting device shall be
considered to be a separate system. May also be called a fire sprinkler system.
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP). A panel with the control circuits necessary
to (a) furnish power to a fire alarm system, (b) receive signals from alarm initiating devices
and transmit them to audible alarm indicating appliances and accessory equipment; and (c)
electrically supervise the system installation wrong and primary power Each fire alarm
control panel and all components on the system side of the control panel shall be considered
to be a separate system. May also be called a fire alarm control unit.
SPECIAL AGENT SYSTEM. A system of electrical and/or mechanical devices which are
designed to extinguish a fire by discharging a chemical agent other than water Such systems
shall include but not be limited to halogenated and carbon dioxide systems. Each control
panel and all componenets on the system side of the control panel shall be considered to be a
separate system. Systems required by the Mechanical Code shall be m accordance with that
code.
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IBC SECTION 903
*IBC Section 903.1.2, added to read as follows.
903.1.2 Residential systems. Reductions to provisions of this code, commonly referred to as
`building code tradeoffs, shall not apply to systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R
or 13D unless the pertinent section contains a direct reference to Sections 903.3 1.2 or
903.3 1.3 When such `tradeoffs" are used in the building design that are not authorized for
NFPA 13R or 13D systems, the sprinkler installation shall be m accordance with NFPA 13
For clarification of the appropriate system, the sprinkler designer/installer should consult the
building designer and the appropriate plan reviewer or third party plan reviewer
Residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R shall include attic
sprinkler protection m buildings of three or more stories.
*IBC Section 903.2, delete the exception.
*IBC Section 903.2.3.1, add a sentence to read as follows.
For dust collection requirements, see Mechanical Code Section 510.2.1 1
*IBC Section 903.2.7, changed to read as follows.
903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed m accordance with Section 903.3
shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R 1, R 2 and R-4 fire area as
specified m Sections 903.2.7.1, 903.2.7.2.
903.2.7.1 Group R 1 and R 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings with a Group R 1 or R 2 fire area.
Exceptions
1 Where no portion of the R 1 or R 2 fire area is located higher than the second story
nor in a basement, and such R 1 or R 2 use complies with all of the following
conditions.
a. The building when used as boarding house, hotel or motel contains less than
20 guest rooms.
b The building when used as apartment contains less than 8 dwelling amts.
c The building when used as a convent, dormitory or monastery contains less
than 20 occupants.
d. The building when used as fraternities or sororities has an occupant load of 1.0
or less.
e. The building used as timeshare property State of Texas Type E (Large
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facility); or any other use shall comply with the appropriate numbers listed
above dependant upon whether dwelling amts, guest rooms, etc. are in the
design.
2. A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 1.2 shall be
permitted in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group R 1 and R 2 in accordance with
the limitations of Section 903 1.2.
903.2.7.2 Group R-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings with a Group R-4 fire area with more than eight occupants.
Exception An automatic .sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 1.2 or Section 903.3 1.3 shall be allowed m Group R-4 facilities m
accordance with the limitations of Section 903 1.2.
*IBC Section 903.2.8.3 added to read as ollows.
903.2.8.3 Commercial major repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings used for mayor repair garages of commercial trucks or buses
where the fire area exceeds 5 000 square feet (464 m2).
*IBC Section 903.2.8.4 added to read as follows.
903.2.8.4. Self service storage facility An automatic sprinkler stem shall be installed
throughout all self-service storage facilities System design shall be based on Ordinary
Group II.
Exception One storkself-service storage facilities, that have no interior
corndors with aone-hour fire barner wall installed between every storage
compartment.
*IBC Section 903 2 9 and 903 2 9.1 changed to read as follows.
903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as enclosed parking garages m accordance with Section 406 4 ^•^,• „ros~ated
~-°r°^*'~ ^*'~°~ ^^•^,~ as shown.
1 Buildings two or more stories m height including basements, with a fire area
contammgan enclosed parking garage exceeding 10 000 square feet (929 m2).
2. One-storybuildings with a fire area containing an enclosed garage exceeding 12,000
s uare feet 1115 m2).
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903.2.91 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area
exceeds 5 000 square feet (464 m2).
Exception. Commercial parkmg~ra~es that comply with the opemn~
requirements of an open parkin Sara a as specified m Section 406.3 may comply
with the requirements as specified m Section 903.2.9.
*IBC Section 903.2.10. amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4 and 903.2.IO.S as
ollows.
903.2.10.3 Buildings over 55 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with
Section 1509, that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or
more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception delete
2. Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3
delete
903.2.10.4 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraym~ rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extra iug_ shmg system.
903.2.10.5 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height
exceedmg_12 feet 4572 mm see Chapter 23 of the Fire Code to determine if those
provisions apply.
*IBC Section 903.3.1.1.1, chanced to read as ollows.
903.3 1 1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic
~-~~ sprinklers shall not be required m the following rooms or areas where such
(bulk of section unchanged} because it is damp offire-resistance-rated construction or
contains electrical equipment.
1 Any room where the application of water or flame and water constitutes a serious
life or fire hazard.
2 Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature
of the contents, when approved by the burld~g fire code official.
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3 Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility,
separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
assemblies having afire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
*IBC Section 903.3.1.2, changed to read as,follows.
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and
including four stones m height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout m
accordance with NFPA 13R. However, when `tradeoffs" that are not authorized for NFPA
13R systems are used m the buildm design the sprinkler installation shall be m accordance
with NFPA 13. (See Section 903.1.2)
Residential sprinkler stems installed m accordance with NFPA 13R shall include attic
sprinkler protection m buildm~s of three or more stones.
*IBC Section 903.3. S, add a second paragraph to read as ollows.
Every fire protection system shall be designed with a 5 psi safety factor. Water supply tests
used for hydraulic calculations of fire suppression systems shall be conducted wrtlun one year
of fire protection plan submittal.
*IBC Section 903.3.7 and 903.3.7.1, change to read as,follows.
903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of fire department connections shall be
in accordance with the Fire Code and shall be approved by the bung fire code official.
903.3 71 Locking fire department connection (FDC) caps. New sprinkler installations
shall be equipped with T''° ~r° °°a° ^~~^•^' • ••*~•°ri~°a *° --° ° locking FDC caps on
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fire department connections as approved by the fire code official. Existing sprinkler
installations will require approved lockin fire department connection caps to be installed
when direct by the fire code official. ~ ,. ••~^*°•-'~~^°a ~r° ~r^*°^*•°~ ^ ~^*°m^ •_~~°•-° *~•°
*IBC Section 903.4, add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to
the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45
seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be electricallx
supervised.
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*IBC Section 903.4.2, add a second paragraph to read as follows.
Alarm devices, such as water motor gongs, installed outside of building shall be installed as
close as practicable to the fire department connections. Adjacent to the alarm shall be a sign
which states.
`WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT 9-1 1
{insert address
The minimum sign dimension shall be 9 inches.
*IBC Section 903.6. 903.6.1 and 903.6.2, added to read as follows.
903.6 Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are intended to provide a reasonable
degree of safety m existing structures not complyln~ with the minimum requirements of this
code b~requinn~ installation of an automatic fire-extra iu~g, system regardless of the date
of construction or installation.
903.6.1 Pyroxylin plastics. All structures occupied for the manufacture or storage of
articles of cellulose nitrate (pyroxvlm~plastic shall be equipped with an approved automatic
fire-extm~uishing system. Vaults located within buildings for the storage of raw p, r~ox
shall be protected with an approved automatic spnnkler system capable of dischar ing 1_66
alg lops per minute per square foot (68 L/mm/m2~ over the area of the vault.
903.6.2 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and sprang
rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishingLystem.
IBC SECTION 904
*IBC Section 904.1. add a sentence to read as follows.
Automatic fire-extra ishmg systems not covered by the reference standards of this section
shall be designed and installed in accordance with approved standards.
*IBC Section 904.11, add a sentence to read as follows.
See also Sections 904.11.5 and 904.11.6 of the Fire Code.
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IBC SECTION 905
*IBC 905.1.1, added to read as, ollows.
905.1 1 Locking Fire Department Connection Caps. New Class I and Class III standpipe
systems shall be equipped with approved locking caps on all fire department connections.
Existing Class I and Class III standpipe systems shall have approved locking fire department
connections caps installed when required by the fire code official.
*IBC Section 905.2 changed, and 905.2.1 and 905.2.2 added to read as follows.
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe system shall be installed m accordance with this
section and NFPA 14 Manual d syry tand~pe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of
10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with ahigh/low alarm.
*IBC Section 905.3.3, changed to read as follows.
905.3.3 Covered mall buildings. A covered mall building shall be equipped throughout
with a Class I automatic wet standpipe system where the mall exceeds 10,000 square feet
(929 m2) in area per story Stand~pes shall be provided where anXportion of the building's
interior area is more than 200 feet (60 960 mm) of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the
nearest point of fire department vehicle access .Covered mall
buildings not required to be equipped with a standpipe system by this section ~e^
shall be equipped with Class I hose connections connected to a system sized {remainder
of section unchanged}
*IBC 905.8.1, add a sentence to read as follows.
Manual dry stands e~systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psis and a
maximum of 40 psig air pressure with ahigh/low alarm.
IBC SECTION 907
*IBC Sections 907.1 through 907.2.9, deleted and changed to read as follows.
9071 thru 907.2.9 For alarm systems, see Section 907 of the Fire Code.
*IBC Sections 907.2.10. S. added to read as follows.
907.2.10.5 Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R. Existing Group R occupancies
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not already provided with single-station smoke alarms shall be provided with approved
single-station smoke alarms. Installation shall be m accordance with Section 3417.2.
Where an addition, alteration or repair to an individual dwelling unit or guestroom m Group
R requires a permit, smoke alarms shall be installed within that individual dwelling unit or
guestroom m accordance with Section 907.2.10 except as provided m Sections 907.2.10.5 1
and 907.2.10.5.2.
Exception Repairs to the exterior surfaces of occupancies in Group R.
907.2.10.5.1 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed
wrthm an individual dwelling unit m Group R 2, R 3 or R-4 or wrthm an individual sleeping
unit m Group R 1 the smoke alarms shall be interconnected m such a manner that the
activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms m the individual unit. The alarm shall
be clearly audible m all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors
closed.
Exceptions 1 Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not
undergoing alterations, repairs or construction of any kind.
2. Smoke alarms m existing areas are not required to be interconnected where
alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available
which could provide access for interconnection without the removal of mtenor
finishes.
907.2.10.5.2 Power source. In Group R occupancies, single-station smoke alarms shall
receive their primary power from the building wrong provided that such wrong is served
from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup Smoke alarms shall
emit a signal when the batteries are low Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
Exception Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery operated. in
existing buildings where no construction is taking place; in buildings that are not
served from a commercial power source; and m existing areas of buildings
undergoing alteration or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior walls or
ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or
basement available which could provide access for interconnection without the
removal of mtenor finishes.
*IBC Section 907.2.121hru 907.2.12.3. deleted and changed to read as follows.
907.2.12 thru 907.2.12.3 For alarm systems, see Section 907 of the Fire Code.
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*IBC Section 907.3, add a sentence to read as follows.
Manual fire alarm boxes shall be an approved double action type.
*IBC Section 907.3.1, delete the exception.
*IBC Section 907.5. add 907.5.1 to read as, ollows.
907.5.1 Installation. Fire alarm systems shall be installed m such a manner that the failure
of any single initiating device will not interfere with the normal operation of any other
initiating device on the same circuit. Imtiatmg Device Circuits (IDC) shall be Class A
Style `D" Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) shall be Class A Style `6" and Notification
Appliance Circuits (NAC) shall be Class `B" Style Y as defined m NFPA 72
Exception Altered, upgraded or replaced fire alarm systems may match
ongmal installation circuit wrong style.
*IBC Section 907.8, changed to read as, ollows.
907.8 Zones. Each floor shall be zoned separately and a zone shall not exceed 22,500 square
feet (2090 mz) The length of any zone shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) in any
direction. A separate zone or address nowt for water flow detection shall be provided for
each water flow device.
Exception Automatic sprinkler system zones shall not exceed the area
permitted by NFPA 13
*IBC Section 907.8.2, changed to read as follows.
907.8.2 Buildings over 55 feet in height gs. In buildings used for human
occupancy that have floors located more than 5573 feet (16 764 ~8f9 mm) above the
lowest {remainder of section unchanged}
IBC Section 907.9.1, exception 1 changed and a new 3 added to read as,follows
Exceptions 1 Visible alarm notification appliances are not required m
alterations, upgrades or replacement of ~°Y* v.~°r° ^„ °~~• *~ ° ~r ^~^ ~^*°
V . YL1V1V Lill VAlV 41St
4A~/~1i4t4V , °
""""^`'°'' ^ °M'^°°a ~ a fire alarm system =s-~s~~.
2. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in exists ad
defined m Section 1002
3 Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in Group I 2
operatin rooms.
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*IBC Sections 907.20 through 907.23, added to read as follows.
907.20 Rented or leased residential occupancies. See the Fire Code, Section 907.21
IBC SECTION 909
*Section 909.5.3, added to read as follows.
909.5.3 Corridors and Exit Passageways. When smoke control is required, and when
required to have protected opemn~s, the construction of corndors and exit passagewa s
also comply with these provisions as a smoke barner.
Exception. When the corndor or exit passageway has a positive pressure
difference between rt and the nei hag spaces that complies with the provisions of
this section, only a ne ative pressure difference shall be required between the corndor
or exrtpassageway and the pressurized exit enclosure of Section 909.20.5.
However, if the corndor or exit passageway is placed m ne aag five pressure
relative to its neighboring`naces, then the pressure differences between the corndor
or exit passageway and the vestibule or pressurized exit enclosure shall comply with
the provisions of this section.
*IBC Section 909.18.8, changed to read as follows.
909 18.8 Special inspections for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be
tested by a special inspector m accordance with this section and as directed by the Fire Chief.
IBC SECTION 1002
*IBC Section 1002, definitions are changed and added to read as ollows.
STAIRWAY EXTERIOR. A stairway that is open on at least one side, except for required
structural columns, beams, handrails and guards in accordance with Section 1022.3 The
ad~ommg open areas shall be m direct contact with either yards, courts or public ways. The
other sides of the exterior stairway need not be open.
Any stairway at the end of an open ended corndor that is~ulled into the building shall be
considered an exterior stair if m compliance with both of the followmg_provisions.
1 When using switchback stairs, such that the outside edge of the outside landm ig s no
more than 5 feet inside the exterior walls.
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2. When using straight run stairs individually or m con~unchon with a switchback stair,
such that the bottom riser is no more than 1 foot inside the exterior walls.
OPEN-ENDED CORRIDOR. A corridor that is open to the outside at the exterior of the
building, leading directly to an exterior stairway at each end with no intervening doors or
enclosures.
IBC SECTION 1003
*IBC Section 1003.1, add 1003.1.1 and 1003.1.2 to read as ollows.
1003 1 1 Additional means of egress components. When additional elements, including
but not limited to extra stairs or doors, are provided, they shall comply with the provisions of
Sections 1003 through 1012, except that exit signs are not required for additional doors.
Any additional means of egress element, including but not limited to, doors, open stairs,
enclosed stairs or exterior stairs, provided to comply with any means of egress provision shall
be considered as a required element.
1003.1.2 Separation of multiple egress elements. When more than one egress element is
provided or under Section 1003 1 1 becomes a required element from an area or floor to
comply with any provision of this code, including but not limited to doors and open or
enclosed stairs, such elements shall remain separated as required by Section 1014.2.1
1014.2.2 and 1018 throughout their pathway until discharged at separate exterior locations.
IBC TABLE 1004.1.2
IBC Table 1004.1_.2, add the, ollowing category
Gymnasiums/Sport Area
When dedicated for sporting nt my Total umber of sport participants, ches, rid other ory
personnel
When able for other nts, .g. graduation emonies, 15 et
assembly meetings, parties, etc. (includes chool gyms)
IBC SECTION 1008
*IBC Section 1008.1 add a sentence to the first paragraph to read as follows.
Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the Fire Code
Official. (See Fire Code, Section 1027.2)
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*IBC Section 1008.1.3.4, changed to read as follows.
1008.1.3.4 Access-controlled egress doors/Electronic locking devices. Devices that
restrict or control access or exiting through the use of an electrical or electronic means
present specific hazards. These devices include but are not limited to magnetic locks, electric
strikes, electrical doorknobs(includes levers), card readers, motion detectors and electronic
panic hardware.
Regardless of the location of the device or the level of security desired, the ability to exit at
the option of the individual, not the controlling authority must always be provided.
Exceptions 1 Locations for occupants needing self protection because of
reduced mental capacities such as mental hospitals or Alzheimer care as further
specified in Section 1008 1.3 4.2.
2 Locations where national security interest are present with approval of the
Construction and Fire Prevention Board.
(Note. For nterior locations ch elevator lobbies, cess includes passage nto and through the
tenant space being secured to provide to the stairway If access through the ed area not
desired, other iting method such as provided public corridor to the stairway should be utilized.)
1008.1.3.4.1 General. Electronic locking devices installed m such a manner that the method
of unrestricted exiting reties upon electricity or electronics instead of mechanical means shall
comply with the provisions as set forth herein. General guidelines for such installation shall
be as follows.
1 Access to exits, even in non-fire situations, shall be available to all individuals, even
those individuals that are considered as unauthorized. Manually activated release
mechanisms shall be made available. For specific provisions and exceptions, see Section
1008 1.3 4.2
2. For emergency situations, buildings must be provided with an automatic release
mechanism as specified m Section 1008.1.3 4.3
3 Once released, the door shall swing freely as a push/pull door For specific provisions
and exceptions, see Section 1008 1.3 4 4
4 Request to exit buttons, break glass boxes and emergency pull boxes, with their required
signs, shall be installed m accordance with Sections 1008 1.3 4.2 and 1008 1.3 4.5
5 All devices used in a fire rated/fire door situation shall be approved for such use.
1008.1.3.4.2 Access to exits/Manual release mechanisms. Passage through the secured
door shall be provided.
(Note. Under usual circumstances, passage by individuals on the inside, going to the utside, is made
available. Controls are usually installed to prevent unauthorized entry Examples of such
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installations are the lobby nuance doors where iting by pushing the exit button.)
Normal passage shall be provided with the use of an approved button installed in accordance
with Section 1008 1.3 4 5 Other acceptable normal release methods may include options as
follows.
1 Pushing on or making contact with an approved electronic release bar Such bars must be
installed such that they will fail m the released position should the electrical connection
with the bar be lost.
2. Use of an approved motion detector Upon detection of an approach, the device will
unlatch. When using a motion detector a release button m accordance with Section
1008.1.3 4.5 is still required to be installed in case of failure or inaccurate detection of the
motion device.
When access to the exits requires passage through the device, manual release mechanisms
shall be made available.
(Note. Examples of ch stallations that must provide manual override method follows
1 Elevator lobbies full floor tenants. Access to the exit stairs ntrolled and the it path is
through the device and tenant space. To permit cess to the stairs, a manual override system must
be nstalled.
2 Warehouses/factories where employees re required to nter and exit through ne point. Use of
other building exits are undesired and ntrolled. A manual override system must still be stalled
at the ntrolled exits.
3 Secured systems where employee ogress/egress monitored at all secured doors. A manual
override system must still be stalled at each door
4 Occupancies like jewelry stores where the desire is to buzz entry and exit. Buzzing entry is
eptable. Buzzing exit may be used but manual override system must still be stalled at the
door)
When passage of individuals is undesired, unless other approved exits are available, access at
the option of the individual shall be provided. Acceptable release methods may include
options as follows.
An emergency pull box or a break glass emergency box maybe located adjacent to the
door to activate the release in an emergency Choice of box must be approved by the Fire
Chief so as not to be confused with any other alarm boxes. An approved sign shall be
adjacent to the box with the appropriate message such as `Pull to Open Door" or `Break
Glass to Open Door
2 When approved by the Code Official, a release button will not be required for buildings
provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout with monitored 24-
hour security personnel on site, if a means for two-way communication with security such
as intercom or telephone is provided in an approved location. Controls shall be provided
at the security station for unlatching the electromc device. The two-way communication
system shall be wired through a supervised circuit as defined m the Fire Code.
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3 In I Occupancies provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, the
release button will not be required provided a control for releasing the device is provided
at a nurse station and a deactivation method, eg. a keyed control, a control pad, or card
reader is provided at the door and staff is supplied with the appropriate tool or
knowledge to operate the release mechanism.
1008.1.3.4.3 Automatic release mechanisms. Electronic locking devices shall have
automatic releasing that complies with the following:
Automatically release upon activation of the smoke detection or fire alarm system, if
provided. The control devices shall remain unlocked until the system has been reset.
When the area of concern has a sprinkler system, automatically release upon activation of
a waterflow alarm or trouble signal. The control devices shall remain unlocked until the
system is reset.
3 Automatically release upon loss of electrical power to the building or to the electronic
device. Locking mechanisms shall not be provided with emergency backup power such as
generators or batteries.
4 Automatically release upon activation of a manual release mechanism as specified m
Section 1008 1.3 4.2 and as further specified m Section 1008 1.3 4 5
(Note. When security is still desired after the automatic elease of the system, when positive
latching is necessary for fire door installation, it still possible to maintain ecurity provided the
appropriate combination of devices stalled. As an example, use ofpanic hardware or doorknobs
that provide mechanical exiting at all times, but do not function from the exterior unless electronically
activated, will still provide a secured door It will provide the equired manually exiting but entry by
card or code is not available ntil the system resets.
No uch provision can be used when passage through the device ecessary for access is to the exit.
As example, when the elevator lobby equred from the exit stairs by full floor tenant, upon
automatic activation those devices must elease rid access be provided through the tenant space to
the stairs. A manual locking system cannot be nstalled to insure ecurity )
1008.1.3.4.4 Door swing freely/Single exit motion. Doors shall swing freely when the
device is released.
(Note. It is equired that the exit motion require only one activity With ormal doors, ne activity is
pushing the mechanical panic bar turning the mechanical doorknob. With electronic device, one
motion pushing the button, therefore, pushing the button rid pushing a panic bar turning
doorknob would be two activities.
An acceptable alternative is to se a motion detector (push button still equired) The motion
detector will release the device upon approach and turning the doorknob ow just one activity The
push button only necessary should the motion device fail.
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Another option is to use an electronic panic bar One motion, pushing the bar is for exiting but entry
is ntrolled. Or use of an electronic doorknob where exiting is always mechanical but the entry side
does not engage without electronic activation.)
Exception When doors are required to have positive latching, the Building
Official and Fire Chief shall determine
1 If a double motion to exit, ie. the release of the electronic device then the
operation of a door knob or push bar is an acceptable exit means, or
2 If the latch should be designed to fail m the secure position, or
3 Whether to deny the usage of the locks.
1008.1.3.4.5 Request to exit buttons/Break glass boxes/ Emergency pull boxes. Exit
buttons, break glass boxes and emergency pull boxes shall be installed as follows.
1 Button The release button shall be red in color and at least a 2 Mushroom Switch or 2
Square Lexan Palm Button.
2 Location The button, break glass box or emergency pull box shall be located 40 inches
(1016 mm) to 48 inches (1219 mm) vertically above the floor and within 5 feet (1524
mm) of the secured doors. Ready access shall be provided to the manual unlocking
device.
3 Sign An approved sign shall be add acent to the button, break glass box or emergency
pull box with the words `Push to Exit" or 'Pull to Exrt" as applicable. Sign lettering shall
be white on a red background and at least one (1) inch (25 mm) m height and shall have a
stroke of not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch (3.2 mm)
4 Activation When operated, the manual unlocking device shall result in direct
interruption of power to the device, independent of the access control system electronics,
and the device shall remain unlocked for a minimum of 10 seconds. It shall not be
required that the release mechanism be constantly held, such has holding down the
button, to get out.
(Note. When buzzing someone out, holding down the button acceptable, however the manual
elease device stalled at the door those equired the ccupancy rig buzzing, shall not
require constant holding down to exit.)
5 Time Delay• Exit devices shall not posses a time delay option. (If time delay is
approved as a variance, compliance with Fire Code Section 907.2.15 and Building Code
Section 1008 1 8 6 shall also be required.)
*IBC Section 10081 8 6 delete. (See Section 1008.1.3.4. S, item 5)
*IBC Section 10081 8 7 chan~exceQtion #2 to read as follows.
2 This section shall not apply to doors arranged in accordance with Section
403 12 or approved access-controlled doors of Section 1008.1.3.2
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IBC SECTION 1010
*IBC Section 1010.1 add a sentence to exception #3 to read as follows.
This exception applies to parking spaces installed along the vehicle ramp. The portion of the
vehicle ramp from the parking, space to the next landing can only be used as an exit access for
those spaces along the ramp between landings Otherwise as per Section 406.2.5, the vehicle
ramp shall not serve as an exit element.
IBC SECTION 1011
*IBC Section 1011.2 add a sentence to read as follows.
Exit suns shall be illuminated at all times.
*IBC Section 1011.4, changed to read as follows.
1011.4 Internally illuminated exit signs. Internally illuminated exit signs shall be listed and
labeled and shall be installed m accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Sections
1011.5.1, 1011.5.3 and 2702. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times.
IBC SECTION 1016
*IBC Section 1016.1 add an exception #5 to read as follows.
5 In Group B office buildm~s corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-
resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when m compliance with
the following:
a. the occupant load of the tenant space does not exceed 100; or,
b the building is equipped with an approved fire alarm system in accordance
with Section 907.2.2 and smoke detectors are installed within the corndor.
c. See also Section 1016.5, exception 2.
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IBC TABLE 1016.1
*IBC Table 10161 add a footnote d" in the title and after the table as follows.
With
sprinkler
s stem 'a
d Corridors of Group B Occupancies need not be of fire-resistive construction when the entire story in
which the mace is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout.
*IBC Section 1016.5 change to read as follows.
1016.5 Corridor continuity ~-~at~~ yea Comdors shall be continuous
from the point of entry to an exit, and shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms.
{exception unchanged, exception 2 added to read as follows }
2 When the corridor within an individual tenant space is not required to be
fire-resistance-rated rt is permitted to pass throw hg_open office/busmess spaces
provided the exit path is clearly marked through the office/business area to the point
of exit.
IBC SECTION 1018
*IBC Section 1018.1 changed to read as follows.
1018.1 Minimum number of exits. All rooms and spaces within each story shall be
provided with and have access to the minimum number of approved independent exits as
required by Table 1018.1 based on the occupant load, except as modified in Section i n
e~ 1018.2. For the purposes of this chapter occupied roofs shall {remainder of section
unchanged} For access to elevated or underfloor equipment see the appropriate Electrical
Mechanical or Plumbing Code.
*IBC Section 1018 2 change item #1 to read as ollows.
1 Buildings described in Table 1018.2, provided that the building has not more than one
level below the first story above grade plane. The sin lg e exit permitted under this
table must be enclosed in a rated enclosure and extend to the exterior of the building
or be separated from the interior of the building.
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Exception. When the single means of egress stairway complies with any of the
following exceptions rt need not be enclosed or separated.
a. Section 1019, exceptions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7
b Section 1022, exception 1.
IBC SECTION 1019
IBC Section 1019.1 add an exception #1 D to read as ollows.
10 An exterior stair at the end of an open-ended comdor shall be protected from the
interior of the building as specified in this section. Such enclosure and separation
door shall not be required across the corridor Protection on the exterior walls, as
specified in Section 1019 1 4 shall also be required when any portion of the stair
extends outside of the exterior wall line.
IBC SECTION 1022
*IBC Section 1022.4, changed to read as follows.
1022.4 Side yards. The open areas ad~oimng exterior exit ramps or stairways shall be in
direct contact with either yards, courts or public ways, the remaining sides are permitted to be
enclosed by the exterior walls of the building.
Exception Any stairway at the end of an open ended corridor that is pulled
into the building shall be considered an exterior stair if m compliance with both of the
followmg_provisions.
1 When using switchback stairs such that the outside edge of the outside
landing is no more than 5 feet inside the exterior walls.
2. When using straight run stairs individually or m conjunction with a
switchback stair such that the bottom user is no more than 1 foot inside the
exterior walls.
*IBC Section 1022.6 changed to read as ollows.
1022.6 Exterior ramps and stairway protection. Exterior exit ramps and stairways shall be
separated from the interior of the building as required m Section i 019 ~ Openings shall be
limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces.
{Exceptions remain unchanged}
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IBC SECTION 1023
*IBC Section 1023.1, add a sentence to the first paragraph to read as follows.
Exceptions #1 and 2 listed below cannot be used together m a manner that would eliminate
providing 50% of the means of egress to be protected as exit enclosures that continue to the
exterior or protected from the interior of the buildm~.
IBC SECTION 1024
*IBC Section 1024.1, changed to read as, ollows.
1024.1 General. Occupancies m Group A •T•'~~^'' ° „+^~„ ~°^+~ +°'''°° a~°„'°~~° °^„,n,,.,°„+
^r ^+''°r m^*°ri^' shall comply with this section.
IBC SECTION 1025
*IBC Section 1025.1. change the last sentence o~'paragraph to read as follows.
Such opening shall open directly into a public street, public alley yard or exit court.
IBC SECTION 1101
*IBC Section 1101.2, add an exception to read as ollows.
Exception. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with
State certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. When associated
with a Change of Use, accessible features shall be provided in accordance with
Section 3409.3 but maybe designed in accordance with plans approved bYthe State.
IBC SECTION 1102
*IBC Section 1102, add a definition of Primary Function to read as follows.
PRIMARY FUNCTION. With respect to an alteration of a building or facility, the pnmarv
function is a mayor activity for which the facility is intended. Areas that contain a pnmarv
function include, but are not limited to, the customer services lobby of a bank, the dining area
of a cafeteria, the meeting, rooms in a conference center, as well as officies and other work
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areas m which the activities of the public accommodation commercial facility, or other
private entity using.the facility are carried out.
IBC SECTION 1103
*IBC 1103 212 add an exception to read as ollows.
Exception Group E, residential m-home day care with not more than 12
children need not be accessible.
IBC SECTION 1106
*IBC Section 1106.8 added to read as ollows.
1106 8 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance The required number of accessible spaces and
van accessible spaces as specified m the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including any
variances thereto shall take precedent this section.
IBC SECTION 1107
*IBC Section 1107.6.3, delete.
*IBC Section 1107.6.4. delete.
IBC SECTION 1109
*IBC Section 1109.2.1 changed to read as follows.
1108.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an
accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male a~
or female water closets are ~ provided. In buildings of mixed occupancy only those
water closets {remainder of section unchanged}
IBC SECTION 1205
*IBC Section 1205 1 add an exc_ption to read as follows.
Exception When using the artificial fight provisions of Section 1205.3 for
residential uses, natural light shall be provided for habitable rooms in accordance with
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Section 1205.2 and the following:
1 The minimum net glazed area shall not be less than 4 percent of the total floor
area of all habitable rooms, and,
2. Such natural light maybe concentrated m main use areas, including but not
limited to, dining rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms, of the residential
unit.
IBC SECTION 1210
*IBC Section 1210.2, exception #2, changed to read as ollows.
2. Toilet rooms that are accessed only through a pnvate office, not for
common or ussesr,;ib}e~s~e public use and which have not more than one water
closetprovided that walls around annals comply with the minimum surroundm~
material specified by Section 419.3 of the Plumbing Code.
IBC SECTION 1403
*IBC Section 1403.3, changed to read as ollows.
1403.3 Vapor retarder ^„ ~ ~°a • r°+~°a°r ~''°"''° ~,.°.,,a°a. In all framed walls,
floors and roof/ceilin sg comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor
retarder, when installed, shall be installed m a manner so as to not trap moisture.
(delete the exceptions)
IBC SECTION 1405
*IBC Section 1405.2, add a second para~ph to read as ollows.
All wood or other products exposed to the weather shall bepainted or treated with an
approved treatment, or shall posses a natural or inherent protection method.
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IBC TABLE 1505.1
*IBC Table 1 SOS 1 r^plac~ootnote b and c with the followin.~.
b All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be m compliance with the
rating required by this table.
c Non-classified roof coverings shall be_permrtted on buildings of U occupancies
having not more than 120 sg ft of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sg.ft
of projected roof area buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-
combustible roof coverings.
IBC SECTION 1505
*IBC Section 1 SOS. 7. delete.
IBC SECTION 1507
*IBC Section 1507101 add an exception to read as follows.
Exception Engineered roofs desi rig ed to Rrovide adequate drainage after the
lon¢-time deflection from dead loads or designed to support maximum loads,
including_possible ponding of water from any source including snow, due to
deflection may have a design slope of a minimum of one-eight unit vertical m 12
amts honzontal_(1-percent slope).
IBC SECTION 1510
*IBC Section 1510.1.1 added to read as ollows.
15101 1 Permit required Roofing shall not occur nor shall replacement roofing be
~phed without first obtamm~ a permit when required by Section 105.
*IBC Section 1510 3 add an item #4 to read as follows.
4. It has not been demonstrated that the roof structure is sufficient to sustain the
weight of the additional dead load of the new roofing.
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*IBC Sections 1510.7 1510.8 and 1510.9, added to read as follows.
1510 7 Maintain existing.provisions. When reroofing or repainn~ exishn~ roofing, the
installer is required to insure the followm~ items are mamtamed.
1 Existing roof drams and drainage systems are mamtamed clear an unobstructed.
When m the opinion of the Building Official the existing drainages std em appears
inadequate the system shall be re-evaluated and when necessary required to
comply with the provisions for new construction.
2. Fire-retardant requirements are mamtamed.
1510 8 Attic space Construction of a sloped or flat roof over an existing roof m a manner
that creates an attic or a concealed space shall require the removal of any existin~~roofin~
material co dosed of tar asphalt or roof insulation from the newly created attic space.
1510 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.
IBC SECTION 1610
*IBC Section 1610.2, add a,para~ph to read as ollows.
Wood retaining walls exceedm fg_OUr (4) feet m height shall be constructed of new wood
properly treated for such use Measurement shall be from the bottom of the footing to the top
of the wall. See Section 105.2 item #4 for retammg walls m succession.
IBC SECTION 1612
*IBC Section 1612.1, changed to read as follows.
1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established m other City ordinances Sestien
~?~ all new construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures,
including substantial improvements and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and
structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood
loads in accordance with applicable provisions adopted bathe Department of En ing eenn~.
At the discretion of the Director of En ing eenng or his authorized representative, any
or all of the provisions of this section maybe used.
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*IBC Section 1612.3. delete.
IBC SECTION 1702
*IBC Section 1702 delete the de anition o~ Approved Fabricator.
IBC SECTION 1704
*IBC Section 1704.1.1, delete.
*IBC Section 170414 changed to read as ollows.
1704.14 Special inspections for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a
special inspector in accordance with this section Section 909 18 and as directed by the Fire
Chief.
IBC SECTION 1802
*IBC Section 1802 7 added to read as follows.
1802 7 Minimum distance of swimming pools from foundations. Swimming pools may
not be closer to a buildma foundation than one horizontal foot at finish grade for every
vertical foot of swimming_pool depth.
Exception Systems designed by an engineer registered m the State of Texas.
For lg azin¢ within 60" horizontal distance of the water's edge see Section 2406.3,
item 9.
IBC SECTION 1803
*IBC Section 1803 7 added to read as ollows.
1803.7 Hazards. Whenever the building official determines that any existing excavation or
embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb or endangers
property or adversely affects the safety use or stability of a public way or drainage channel,
the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or
agent in control of said property upon receipt of notice m writing from the building official,
shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment
to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code.
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IBC SECTION 1805
*IBC Section 1805.4.2 add exception #2 to read as follows to read as ollows.
2. Unless m soils considered inadequate, as determined by the Building
Official for structures of standard construction m which engmeenn~ desi ign snot
used Figure No. 1805.4.2(al maybe accepted as an alternate foundation design for
the occupancies and conditions specified.
FIGURE N0.1805.4.2(a)
*Figure No. 1805.4.2(a) is added as follows.
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IBC SECTION 2304
*IBC Section 2304.11.6, add an exception to read as, ollows.
Exception. When chemicals or other methods of protection are undesirable to
the home owner/buyer.
IBC SECTION 230$
*IBC Section 2308.2.3, added to read as follows.
2308.2.3 Application to engineered design. When accepted by the code official, any
portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are otherwise outside the
limitations of this sectionprovided that:
1 The resulting design will comply with the requirements specified m Chapter 16
2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded and
3 The portions of this section which will apply are identified by an engineer m the
construction documents.
*IBC Section 2308.9.8, add an exception to read as ollows.
Exception. When using a double tomplate, a 3 inch wide metal tie with three
nails on each side for eachplate, a total of six nails per side, maybe used. Piping and
duct protection as required m other codes will still be required.
IBC SECTION 2702
*IBC Section 2702.1.2, 2702.1.3 and 2702.1.4, added to read as follows.
2702.1.2 Fuel supply An on-premises fuel supply sufficient for not less than 2-hour fu11-
demand operation of the system, shall be provided.
Exception Where the system is supplied with pipeline natural gas and is
approved.
2702.1.3 Capacity The standby system shall have a capacity and rating that supplies
equipment required to be operational at the same time. The generating capacity is not
required to be sized to operate all of the connected electrical equipment simultaneously if
automatic load-shedding is provided. Unless otherwise specified in this code, the system
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shall be equipped with suitable means for automatically starting the generator upon failure of
the normal electrical supply systems. The system shall be at full power within 60 seconds of
such normal service failure.
2702.1.4 Emergency systems. Emergency systems shall operate within 10 seconds of failure
of the normal power supply and shall be capable of being transferred to the standby source.
Exception Exit sign, exit and means of egress illumination are permitted to
be powered by a standby source in buildings of Groups F and S occupancies.
IBC SECTION 2901
*IBC Section 2901.1, add a sentence to read as, ollows.
The provisions of this Chester are meant to work m coordination with the provisions of
Chapter 4 of the Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arse between the two chapters the
Code Official shall determine which provision applzes.
IBC SECTION 2902
*IBC Section 2902.1 and 2902.1.1, changed and 2902.1.2 added to read as, ollows.
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of
occupancy and in the minimum number as follows.
1 Assembly Occupancies. At least one dnnkmg fountain shall be provided at each floor
level in an approved location. Water closets shall be provided for the public for inside or
outside uses. Such water closets maybe counted for compliance as specified in item #2
for emplo~ees_
Exception. A dnnkmg fountain need not be provided m a dnnkmgor dining
establishment.
2. Groups A B, F H I M and S Occupancies Buildings or portions thereof where persons
are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as
provided for m Section 2902.2.
3 Group E Occupancies. Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1.
4 Group R Occupancies. Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1.
5 Self-service storage facilities. shall be provided one unisex accessible restroom for tenant
usa e.
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It is recommended but not required that the minimum number of fixtures provided also
comply with the number shown in Table 2902.1 Types of occupancies not shown m Table
2902.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants
shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined m accordance
with Chapter 3
2902.1 1 Unisex toilet and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within re uired unisex toilet
bathing rooms complying with Section 1109.2.1 are
permitted to be included m determining the minimum required number of fixtures for
assembly and mercantile occupancies.
2902.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1210.
*IBC Section 2902.2, changed to read as ollows.
2902.2 Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be
provided for each sex.
Exceptions.
1 Separate facilities shall not be required for private residential dwelling unit or
sleeping room facilities.
2. Separate employee facilities shall not be required m occupancies, other than
mercantile or where food and beverages are served for consumption on the premise,
m which 15 or fewer people are employed.
3 Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces, where food and
beverages are served for consumption on the premise with a total occupant load,
including both employees and customers, of less than 50 ''-~r~s.
4 Separate facilities shall not be required m mercantile occupancies m which the
maximum occupant load is 100 ~A or less.
5 The separate sex water closets (male and female required for the public in Assembly
uses including outside uses maybe counted for compliance with employee water
closet requirements.
6 Self-service storage facilities need onlxprovide one unisex restroom for storage
tenant usage. A single unisex employee restroom, when permitted and when
accessible by the tenants, may count for such restroom. Such restroom shall be
located near the facility entrance. Spaces converted to other uses than self-service
storage shall comply with other applicable restroom provisions for that usage.
7 Aircraft T-hangar facilities need not install tenant restrooms when m compliance with
the following:
a. Each such tenant hangar space is less than 2,000 square feet in area.
b There are separate sex (male and female) restrooms located within 500 of the
lease space.
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IBC SECTION 3001
*IBC Section 3001.5, added to read as ollows.
3001.5 General. The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of
each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or movmg_walk installation and shall, cause periodic
inspections, tests and maintenance to be made on such conveyances.
IBC SECTION 3103
*IBC Section 3103, delete.
IBC SECTION 3109
*IBC Section 3109.1, add a second, third and, ourth paragraph to read as follows.
The purpose of this section is to provide a hi er de egr e of protection a~amst potential
drowning=e~ecially among children, throughh the use of safety barners. It is not intended as
a substitute for adult supervision of children m 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
crty_but interpretation authority shall be retained by the Buildm~ Official.
*IBC Section 3109.2, add new definitions to read as follows.
Barrier means a fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof, which completely
surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to a swimrriing pool.
Swimming Pool, Indoor A swimming pool which is totally contained within a structure
and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure.
Swimming Pool, Outdoor Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.
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*IBC Section 3109 3 changed and 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.6 added to read as
ollows.
3109.3 Public and Existing swimming pools. Compliance shall be as listed below:
For pools constructed on or after October 1 1993 for use with Group R, Division
3 Occupancies, see the appropriate provisions in the code m 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, as adopted at time of constructed.
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 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, Energy Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical
Code or Plumbing Code items are adopted herein. Other sections, if adopted, are
enforced by other city departments.)
4 For all other pools not covered by items 1 2 or 3 above, regardless of date of
installation, see Sections 3109.3 1 through 3109.3 6
3109.3.1 Pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4
feet (1290 mm) m height or a screen enclosure. Such barrier shall comply with provisions of
the zoning ordinance and other applicable city codes and ordinances.
A wall of a dwelling or structure is permitted to serve as part of the barrier Natural
topographical barners such as lakes, rivers, retaining walls, impenetrable hedges, and
inaccessible inclines maybe substituted as part of the barrier
3109.3.2 Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-inch (102 mm) diameter
sphere.
3109.3.3 The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self latching
gates. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool. All gates or doors
opening through such barners shall be equipped with a device for keeping the gate or door
securely closed at all times when not m actual use, except that the door of any dwelling or
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dwelling unit which forms a part of the barner need not be so equipped. Such closure device
shall be attached not less than forty (40) inches above grade. Such gates or doors shall be
kept securely closed at all times when not m actual use.
Temporary access through a barner may be permitted during construction if a temporary
barner is provided during times when such access is not in use.
3109.3.4 No person in possession of land within the city either as owner purchaser lessee,
tenant or licensee, upon which is situated an outdoor swimming pool, shall fail to provide a
barrier as herein provided.
3109.3.5 Exemptions. The following are exempt from the barner requirements of this sub-
section.
1 Indoor swimming pools.
2. Outdoor swimming pools less than twenty-four (24) inches m depth.
3 Outdoor swimming pools where the pool decking or pool top is at least forty-six
(46) inches higher than ad~oming grade, provided that their access ladder or steps
can be locked or blocked in a manner approved by the Building Official when
such ladder or steps are not in use.
4 The side of an outdoor swimming pool facing a pnvate golf course of other
restricted access area where the erection of barners is prohibited by deed
restrictions.
5 Portable spas or portable hot tubs with safety covers of a type approved by the
Building Official.
3109.3.6 Modifications. The Building Official may make modifications in individual cases,
upon a showing of good cause with respect to the height, dimension of openings, nature or
location of barner or the necessity thereof, provided the protection as sought hereunder is not
reduced thereby The Building Official may permit other protective devices or structures to
be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or structures is
not less than the protection afforded by the barner described m this division.
*IBC Section 3109.4.1,_add exceptions to read as follows.
Exceptions 1 The side of an outdoor swimming pool facing a pnvate golf
course of other restricted access area where the erection of barners is prohibited by
deed restrictions need not have a barner on that side.
2. Natural topographical barners such as lakes, avers, retaining walls,
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impenetrable hedges, and inaccessible inclines maybe substituted as part of the
bamer
*IBC Section 3109.4.1.3, add an exception to read as follows.
Exception When horizontal members are part of a fence that is at least 6 feet
(1830 mm) in height, the horizontal members need not be on the pool side of the
barrier
IBC SECTION 3202
*IBC Section 3201.1, add a sentence to read as follows.
Encroachments shall r~uire an executed agreement as required by Division II or Division III
of this Chapter.
*IBC Section 3201.4, changed to read as ollows.
3201.4 Drainage. Drainage water collected from a roof, awning, canopy or marquee, and
condensate from mechanical equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface except
as permitted by Section 1101 of the Plumbm~ Code.
IBC SECTION 3202
*IBC Section 3202.2, add an exception to read as, follows.
Exception Doors, landings and steps authorized with an encroachment
agreement approved by City Council may project into the public right-of way
*IBC Section 3202.4. delete.
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*IBC Chapter 32 Divisions II and III added to read as follows.
Division II
Encroachment of Public Property
TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENTS
3203 General. No person, firm, or corporation shall use or occupy a public street, alley or
sidewalk without first compl}nng with the requirements of this chapter
Exceptions 1 Use of public property for work that does not fall under the
jurisdiction of the Building, Energy Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential or
Sign Codes.
2. Entire street widths maybe approved for closure by the Director of
Transportation and Public Works, provided the length of lime does not exceed one 8-
hour day For this purpose, no encroachment is required under this chapter
Temporary encroachments maybe used to permit the temporary use of public
property for other purposes besides construction or demolition. The Department of
TransportationlPublic Works m these cases shall formulate a policy covering such use.
3204 Permit Required
3204 General. Temporary encroachment of public property shall not occur until the
applicant executes a Temporary Consent Agreement with the Crty and obtains an
Encroachment Permit from the Building Official.
3204.1 Temporary Consent Agreement. The applicant shall execute three (3) copies of a
Consent Agreement with the City upon forms furnished by the Building Official. The forms
for such agreement shall be approved from time to time by the City Attorney Executed
forms shall be kept and made available in the offices of the Building Official and City
Secretary
3204.2 Liability Insurance. The Temporary Consent Agreements shall be accompanied 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 agreement and permits. The amount of insurance coverage shall be at least
the maximum amounts of habilrty which can be imposed upon the Crty under State law
Each such insurance policy shall provide that it cannot be canceled or amended
without at least ten (10) days advance written notice to the Crty Insurance shall be
maintained for the length of encroachment.
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3204.3 Plans. Each Temporary 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 and construction offices, sheds and other appurtenances, and the nature and location
of all warning devices necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
The Encroachment Permit shall not be considered as a construction permit for the
items required to be shown on the plan except those required for pedestrian protection as
required by Chapter 33
3204.4 Permit Fee. The applicant shall pay a permit fee based upon the area used and the
expected length of use as follows.
1 If the time does not exceed three (3) days, the fee will be $42.80 per day up to and
including the third day'
2. If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be one and one-half cents
($ 015) per square foot of sidewalk or alley space and three cents ($ 03) per square
foot of street space used with a minimum fee of $128 40 per permit.
If the length of lime is underestimated, an additional permit fee will be required. If the fee is
paid before the permit expires, the permit can be extended. If after the permit expires, a new
permit must be applied for
3204.5 Issuance. The Building Official shall issue an Encroachment Permit when the
applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter
3205 Refund. If the length of time is overestimated, the Building Official shall, upon
requests, calculate the permit fee based upon the actual number of days and return any
overages to the applicant except that a minimum of the amounts listed in Section 3204 4 per
permit will be kept.
3206 Inspections. An mspechon must be obtained after all barricades, fences, railings and
other forms of pedestrian and vehicular protection are m place. A final inspection must be
obtained after all such items are removed.
3207 Building Official Authority
3207 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute the Encroachment
Agreement on behalf of the City for temporary use or occupancy of public property for areas
as fisted m this section. Areas larger than those specified herein will require City Council
approval before the Agreement can be executed.
32071 Area. The Building Official and the Director of Transportation and Public Works
shall determine the area of street, alley or public sidewalk which maybe used during the
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construction or demolition period for work space and for storage of matenals and equipment.
Such area shall be based upon the actual need of the builder with due consideration being
given to public mconvemence.
The area allowed for use without requiring City Council approval shall be as follows.
1 Not more than two (2)-lanes of a four (4)-lane street; nor one (1)-lane of a two (2)-
lane street; nor one (1)-lane of a one way street may be blocked.
2 Alleys adjoining a building site provided that a clear and unobstructed roadway of
not less than 10 feet in width is maintained through such alley if such roadway is
required for use by fire trucks, garbage trucks or for access to public utilities or
other buildings on the alley
3 Any portion of a public sidewalk ad~ommg a building site except the walkway area
required to be maintained for public use.
4 Not withstanding the above provisions, no use will be authorized within 8 feet 6
inches of the center line of any railway track.
3208 Special Provisions
3208.1 Earth and Rubbish. Earth or other waste material taken from buildings shall not be
stored either upon sidewalks or streets, but shall be removed therefrom each day upon
accumulation. When dry rubbish is being handled, same shall be wetted so as to prevent dust
and blowing debris.
3208.2 Demolition. No wrecked or waste materials shall be placed upon any floor of any
building during the course of demolition so as to cause the overloading of such floor Such
matenals shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material shall
be thrown from a building to a sidewalk or pavement but shall be conveyed to the ground by
properly constructed chutes.
Blasting, pulling or throwing of masonry walls shall not be permitted except m emergencies
as approved by the Fire Chief and the Building Official.
Division III
Encroachment of Public Property
PERMANENT ENCROACHMENTS
3209 General. No part of any building or structure, or any appendage thereto, that is not m
compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall project into public property
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Exceptions. 1 Gratings over openings in public property which have
openings not exceeding 7/16 inch and are designed to withstand loads m excess of
150 pounds psf may permanently occupy public property
2. Environmental monitoring wells when approved by the authority
authorized to the Environmental Management Department.
3 Backflow protection devices when approved by the authority authorized to
the Water Department.
3210 Consent Agreements
3210.1 General. All permanent encroachments into public property shall require a duly
executed Consent Agreement approved by City Council.
3210.2 Application. The applicant shall execute three (3) copies of a Consent Agreement
with the City upon forms furnished by the Building Official. The forms for such agreement
shall be approved from time to time by the City Attorney Executed forms shall be kept and
made available in the offices of the Building Official and City Secretary
3210.3 Insurance. The Consent Agreements shall be accompanied by proof that the
applicant has secured and paid for a policy of public liability insurance covering all public
property as described in the Agreement. The amount of insurance coverage shall be at least
the maximum amounts of liability which can be imposed upon the City under State law
Each insurance policy shall provide that rt cannot be canceled or amended without at least ten
(10) days advanced written notice to the City Insurance shall be maintained for the length of
the encroachment.
3210.4 Plans. Each Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by a plan showing the
location and amount of public property to be occupied with details of the structure of
encroachment.
3210.5 Fee. Along with the Consent Agreements the applicant shall pay anon-refundable
application fee as follows
Fee $450 00
3211 Permits. Approval of the Consent Agreement does not eliminate the need for proper
permits to do work as required by any code of the City No work may commence without a
permit as required by appropriate codes.
3212 Signs. Advertising signs pro~ectmg into public property are to be considered a
permanent occupancy of public property
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Exception An identification sign displayed as part of the marquee, provided
the sign contains no off-premise advertising, is displayed to identify or locate the
building or place of business and the height of the message does not exceed three (3)
feet.
Signs that are covered by existing Consent Agreements shall have those Consent Agreements
become null and void when a sign is altered m size, removed or requires structural repair
IBC SECTION 3305
*IBC Section 3305.1 changed to read as follows.
3305.1 Facilities required. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for occupants and
customers during construction, remodeling or demolition activities m accordance with the
International Plumbing Code.
Exception When the remodel includes the sanitary facilities, other facilities
must be available or temporary facilities provided.
IBC SECTION 3306
*IBC Section 33061 add a second paragraph to read as follows.
When falling debris may in the opinion of the Building Official, create a hazardous situation
to pedestrians or motorist, barriers shall be required as specified m Section 3306.6.
*IBC Section 3306 2 add second paragraph to read as follows.
When authorization to close the sidewalk is obtained, the Building Official may permit a
solid fence. The contractor shall place pedestrian warning signs on each side of the barricade
at corners occupied by said barricades. The pedestrian signs shall read as follows.
WARNING
`Pedestrians are required by law to use
the opposite side of the street.
WARNING
`No Parking or Standing of Vehicles.
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*IBC Chapter 34, change title to read as, ollows.
Chapter 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
(Fort Worth Rehab Code)
Division I General
IBC SECTION 3401
*IBC Section 3401.1. change to read as follows.
3401 1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the alteration, repair
addition and change of occupancy of existing structures as well as prescribe retroactive
provisions as required m Divisions II through IV. Reeardless of the date of construction,
buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions required at the
date of construction except that buildm~s shall, as a minimum, comply with the provisions
expressed in this chapter.
Exception. Whenpermitted by the code official, buildings and structures
maybe allowed to use provisions of more modern codes m lieu of maintaining the
brovisions required at the date of construction.
This Chapter mcludmg_the references to other codes and the mandatory retroactive
provisions shall be considered as expressing this~unsdiction s prescriptive provisions for the
rehabilitation of existin bg_ uildmgs. The enforcement of this Chapter. shall be considered
consistent with the enforcement of this Buildm~ Code and other codes. Any provision not
addressed in this Chapter shall fall under the requirements found elsewhere m this code or n
other codes, as determined by the Building Official.
IBC SECTION 3403
*IBC Section 3403.4, chan~~e to read as follows.
3403.4 Stairways. An alteration or the replacement of an existing stairway m an
existing structure shall not be required to comply with the requirements of a new stairway as
outlined m Section 1009 under the followm~ conditions.
1 where, m the opinion of the Building Official, the existing space and construction
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will not allow a reduction m pitch or slope nor will rt create a hazardous situation,
or,
2. there is not a change of occupancy
*IBC Section 3403 S and 3403.6 added to read as follows.
3403.5 Yards. When yards are provided for determination of Exterior Wall rating,
Exterior Opening Protection or increase m allowable area calculations, under this code or any
previous code, they shall be maintained clear and unobstructed m accordance with their
original approval, unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code.
3403.6 Fire protection systems. Any existing fire extinguishing system or fire alarm
system, whether installed voluntarily or as a requirement of any previous code, shall be
maintained and kept operational as required m the Fire Code. Such systems shall not be
removed unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code and the Fire Code.
IBC SECTION 3404
*IBC Section 3404.1.1 chang,~ed to read as ollows.
3404.1.1 New buildings. Fire escapes shall not be installed ~t=tea+~Q-Ri=,~P~ o~
m new buildings.
*IBC Section 3404.1.3 change to read as follows.
3404.1.3 Replacement l~ fire escapes. Replacement l fire escapes for existing
buildings shall be permitted only where exterior stairs cannot be utilized due to lot lines
limiting stair size or due to the sidewalks, alleys or roads at grade level. Replacement l
fire escapes shall not incorporate ladders or access by windows exc~t for Historic buildings
as specified in Section 3407.1
IBC SECTION 3406
*IBC Section 3406.2 change to read as follows.
3406.2 Certificate of occupancy A certificate of occupancy shall be issued where it has
been determined that the requirements of this code and other laws for the new occupancy
classification have been met.
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IBC SECTION 3409
*IBC Section 3409.1. add an exception #2 to read as ollows.
2. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State
certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. When associated
with a Change of Use, accessible features shall be provided m accordance with
Section 3409.3 but maybe designed in accordance with plans approved by the State.
*IBC Section 3409.3. changed to read as_ follows.
3409.3 Change of occupancy Existing buildings, or portions thereof, that undergo a change
of group or occupancy shall have all of the following accessible features.
1 At least one accessible building entrance.
2 At least one accessible route from an accessible building entrance to primary function
areas.
3 Srgnage complying with Section 1110
4 Accessible parking, where parking, where parking is being provided.
5 At least one accessible passenger loading zone, when loading zones are provided.
6 At least one accessible route connecting accessible parking and accessible passenger
loading zones to an accessible entrance.
7 Accessible restrooms shall be required in accordance with Section 2902.
Exceptions.
a. Anew use that reauires two accessible restrooms in a space where one non-
accessible restroom already exists shall only require the addition of a second
unisex accessible restroom.
b Anew use that requires two accessible restrooms in a space where two non-
accessible restrooms already exists shall only require the conversion of one
restroom to a unisex accessible restroom. or the installation of a third unisex
accessible restroom.
c. When the change of use is to an equal or lower use group, m the order as listed
requirements.
Group A -where food and beverages are served for consumption on the
premise
Group E
Group B -where food and beverages are served for consumption on the
premise
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Group M
Group I
Group A -other than as fisted above
Group B -other than as listed above
Group F S
Group H
Group R
Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of
these requirements for a change of group or occupancy the above items shall conform to the
requirements to the maximum extent technically feasible. Change of group or occupancy that
incorporates any alterations or additions shall comply with the provisions for new
construction for such alterations or additions. Other areas not involved with the alteration or
addition work shall comply with this section and Sections 3409 4 3409.5 3409 6 and
3409 7
*IBC Section 3409.6, delete exception #1.
*IBC Section 3409.7.7 changed to read as follows.
3409 7 7 Dwelling or sleeping units. Where I l I 2, I 3 R 1 R 2 or R-4 dwelling or
sleeping amts are being altered or added, the requirements of Section 1107 for Accessible or
Type A units a ~''~^~*°r ° ~ ° ^^^°°°~'''° ^'^ __~ apply only to the quantity of spaces being
altered or added. Alarm compliance shall be in accordance with the Fire Code.
IBC SECTION 3410
*IBC Section 3410.2 .change to read as follows.
3410.2 Applicability Any structure older or that becomes older, than 50 years
e~ in which there is work {remainder of section unchanged}
IBC SECTION 3411- 3416
Sections 3411 - 3416 -Reserved.
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*IBC Chapter 34. Division II added to read as, ollows.
Chapter 34
Division II All Structures
3417 Scope. The provisions of this division 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 offic2al.
34171 Certificate of Occupancy Those premises not posting a Certificate of Occupancy
shall be required to comply with Section 110 of this code A Certificate of Occupancy shall
not be withheld based on non-compliance when a building meets the ordinance under which
it was constructed provided the non-compliance items are not considered hazardous. This
provision shall not waive the requirement to comply with any retroactive provision of any
applicable ordinance.
3417.2 Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors. Regardless of the date of occupancy approved fire
alarms/smoke detectors shall be provided m 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 amts, 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 m accordance with the ordinance under which they were constructed,
or m accordance with Section 3432, whichever is more restrictive.
3417.3 Fire-suppression systems. Fire suppressions systems shall be installed as required
by Section 903 6, 3425.3 and 3430
3417.4 Swimming Pool Barriers. Compliance shall be as fisted below
For pools constructed on or after October 1 1993 for use with Group R, Division
3 Occupancies, see the appropriate provisions in the code m 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, as adopted at time of constructed.
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 214 Local Government Code, Subchapter C, `Swimming. Pool
Enclosures" and Subtitle A, Title 9 Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757 `Pool
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Yard Enclosures" which are both adopted herein by reference.
For public pools, see the appropriate state law Texas Department of Health
Standards for Public Swimming Pool/Spa, 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.)
4 For all other pools not covered by items 1 2 or 3 above, regardless of date of
installation, see Chapter 31
3418 Minimum Building Standards Code. As provided for m Section 7-67 and as further
detailed m 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 m this code.
3419 (No requirements.)
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*IBC Chapter 34 Division III added to read as follows.
Chapter 34
Division III LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXISTING HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
SECTION 3420 SCOPE
These provisions apply to all existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this
chapter each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions 1 Group I,.Division 3 Occupancies need only comply with
Section 3425 1 10
2. Open parking garages m compliance with Section 406.3
SECTION 3421 GENERAL
Existing high-rise buildings as specified m Section 3413 shall be modified to conform with
not less than the minimum provisions specified m Table 34-A and as further enumerated
within this division.
The provisions of this division shall not be construed to allow the elimination of fire-
protection systems or a reduction m the level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed
m conformance with previously adopted codes.
SECTION 3422 COMPLIANCE DATA
Within eighteen (18) months after notice is given, plans and specifications for the necessary
alterations shall be filed with the Building Official for review Work on the required
alterations to the building shall commence wrthm thirty (30) months of the date of
notification and such work shall be completed within fire (5) years from the date of
notification.
The Building Official may grant necessary extensions of time when rt can be shown that the
specified time periods are not physically practical or pose an undue hardship The granting of
an extension of time for compliance shall be based on the showing of good cause and subject
to the filing of an acceptable systematic progressive plan of correction with the Building
Official.
SECTION 3423 AUTHORITY OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
For the purpose of applying the provisions of this division, the building official shall have the
authority to consider alternative approaches and grant necessary deviations from this division
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as follows.
1 Allow alternate materials or methods of compliance if such alternate materials or
methods of compliance will provide levels of fire and life safety equal to or
greater than those specifically set forth in this division.
2. Waive specific individual requirements if rt can be shown that such requirements
are not physically possible or practical and that a practical alternative cannot be
provided.
SECTION 3424 APPEALS BOARD
Appeals of the determinations of the building official m applying the provisions of this code
maybe made by an appeal directed to the board of appeals as established by Section 112 of
this code.
SECTION 3425 SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND ALTERNATES
3425.1 Specific Provisions. The following provisions shall apply when required by Table
34-A.
3425.1 1 Type of construction. (No requirements.)
3425.1.2 Automatic sprinklers. (No requirements.)
3425.1.3 Fire department communication system. A communication system acceptable to
the fire department shall be installed wrthm the existing high- rise building to permit
emergency communication between fire suppression personnel.
3425.1 4Single-station smoke detectors. Single-station smoke detectors shall be installed
within all dwelling amts or guest rooms in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions. In dwelling units, the detector shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point
centrally located in the corndor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area. When
sleeping rooms are located on an upper level, the detector shall be installed at the center of
the ceiling directly above the stairway wrthm the unit. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel
suites and in hotel guest rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wall of the main
room or hotel sleeping room. When actuated, the detector shall provide an audible alarm in
the sleeping area of the dwelling amt, hotel suite or guest room m which it is located. Such
detectors may be battery operated.
3425.1.5 Manual fire alarm system. An approved manual fire alarm system connected to a
central, proprietary or remote station service, or an approved manual fire alarm system that
will provide an audible signal at a constantly attended location, shall be provided as specified
in Section 907.3 of the Fire Code.
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3425.1.6 Occupant voice notification system. An approved occupant voice notification
system shall be provided. Such system shall provide communication from a location
acceptable to the fire department and shall permit voice notification to at least all normally
occupied areas of the building.
The occupant voice notification system maybe combined with a fire alarm system, provided
the combined system has been approved and listed for such use. The sounding of a fire alarm
signal m any given area or floor shall not prohibit voice communication to other areas or
floors. Combination systems shall be designed to permit voice transmission to overnde the
fire alarm signal, but the fire alarm shall not terminate m less than three minutes.
3425.1 7 Vertical shaft enclosures. Openings through two or more floors, except mezzanine
floors, that contain a stairway or elevator shall be provided with vertical shaft enclosure
protection as specified herein. Such floor openings, when not enclosed by existing shaft
enclosure construction, shall be protected by one-hour fire-resistive-rated shaft enclosure
construction. For floor opemngs that are enclosed by existing shaft enclosure construction
having fire-resistive capabilities similar to wood lath and plaster m good condition, 1/2 inch
(12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or approved 1/4-inch-thick (6 4 rnm) wired glass is acceptable.
Wired glass set in a steel frame maybe installed in existing shaft enclosure walls but shall be
rendered inoperative and be fixed m a closed position
Openings through two or more floors for other than stairways or elevators, such as opemngs
provided for piping, ducts, gas vents, dumbwaiters, and rubbish and linen chutes, shall be
provided with vertical shaft enclosure protection as specified for stairways and elevators.
Exception Openings for piping, ducts, gas vents, dumbwaiters, and rubbish
and linen chutes of copper or ferrous construction are permitted without a shaft
enclosure, provided the floor opemngs are effectively firestopped at each floor level.
3425.1.8 Shaft enclosure opening protection. Openings other than those provided for
elevator doors in new vertical shaft enclosures constructed of one-hour fire-resistive
construction shall be equipped with approved fire assemblies having afire-protection rating
of not less than one hour Openings other than those provided for elevator doors in existing
vertical shaft enclosures shall be equipped with approved 20-minute-rated fire assemblies, 1
3/4-inch (44 mm) solid wood doors or the equivalent thereto Doors shall be either self
closing or automatic closing and automatic latching.
All elevators on all floors shall open into elevator lobbies that are separated from the
remainder of the building as is required for corridor construction m the Building Code, unless
the building is protected throughout by a sprinkler system.
3425.1.9 Manual shutoff of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Heating, ventilating and air-condrtomng systems shall be equipped with manual shutoff
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controls installed at an approved location when required by the fire department.
3425.1 10 Automatic elevator recall system. Elevators shall be equipped with an approved
automatic recall system as required by Section 3003.2.
3425.1.11 Unlocked stairway doors. Exit doors into exit stairway enclosures shall be
maintained unlocked from the stairway side on at least every fifth floor level. All unlocked
doors shall bear a sign stating ACCESS ONTO FLOOR THIS LEVEL.
Stairway doors maybe locked, subject to the following conditions.
1 Stairway doors that are to be locked from the stairway side shall have the
capability of being unlocked simultaneously without unlatching upon a signal
from an approved location.
2. A telephone or other two-way communications system connected to an approved
emergency service that operates continuously shall be provided at not less than
every f fth floor in each required stairway
3425.1.12 Stair shaft ventilation. Stair shaft enclosures that extend to the roof shall be
provided with an approved manually openable hatch to the exterior having an area not less
than 16 square feet (1 486 m2) with a minimum dimension of 2 feet (610 mm).
Exceptions 1 Stair shaft enclosures compl}nng with the requirements for
pressurized enclosures.
2. Stair shaft enclosures pressurized as required for mechanically operated
pressurized enclosures to a minimum of 0 15-inch water column (37 Pa) and a
maximum of 0.50-inch water column (124 Pa).
3425.1 13 Elevator shaft ventilation. Elevator shaft enclosures that extend to the roof shall
be vented to the outside with vents whose area shall not be less than 3 1/2 percent of the area
of the elevator shaft, with a minimum of 3 square feet (0.28 m2) per elevator
Exception Where energy conservation or hoistway pressurization requires
that the vents be normally closed, automatic venting by actuation of an elevator lobby
detector or power failure maybe accepted.
3425.1.14 Posting of elevators. A permanent sign shall be installed in each elevator cab
adjacent to the floor status indicator and at each elevator call station on each floor reading IN
FIItE EMERGENCY DO NOT USE ELEVATOR USE EXIT STAIRS, or similar verbiage
approved bythe building official.
EXCEPTION Sign maybe omitted at the main entrance floor level call
station.
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3425.1.15 Exit stairways. All buildings shall have a minimum of two approved exit
stairways.
Exception Existing buildings that have a stairway and a fire escape, need not
construct the second stairway as required by this subsection, provided the fire escape
complies with all of the provisions of Section 3428 4 and the following:
Access from a corndor shall not be through an intervening room, nor shall
access to the fire escape be secured m an area that cannot be freely accessed by any
occupant on that floor
3425.1 16 Corridor construction. Corridors serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall
have walls and ceilings of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction as required by
this code. Existing walls maybe surfaced with wood lath and plaster in good condition or
1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard for corndor walls and ceilings and occupancy
separations when approved.
3425.1 17 Corridor openings. Openings in corndor walls and ceilings shall be protected by
not less than 1 3/8-inch (35 mm) solid-bonded wood-core doors, approved 1/4-inch-thick (6.4
mm) wired glass, approved fire dampers m accordance with Section 715 or by equivalent
protection in heu of any of these items. Transoms shall be fixed closed and covered with 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) Type X gypsum wall-board or equivalent material installed on both sides of
the opening.
Exception Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which includes
smoke detection in all common corndors, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the wall
area of the room common to the corndor maybe tempered glass installed m metal or
solid wood frames. The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with the HVAC system
to shut off any central HVAC unit m any area where a fire is detected and shall be
installed in accordance with the Fire Code.
3425.1 18 Corridor door closers. Exit-access doors into corridors shall be equipped with
self-closing devices or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector When
sprang hinges are used as the closing device, not less than two such hinges shall be installed
on each door leaf.
3425.1 19 Corridor dead ends. The length of dead-end corndors serving an occupant load
of more than 30 shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
3425.1.20 Interior finish. The interior finish m corndors, exit stairways and extensions
thereof shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 8 of this code and the Fire Code.
3425.121 Exit stairway illumination. When the building is occupied, exit stairways shall be
illuminated with lights having an intensity of not less than 1 footcandle (10 81x) at the floor
level. Such lighting shall be equipped with an independent alternate source of power such as
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a battery pack or on-site generator
3425.1.22 Corridor illumination. When the building is occupied, corndors shall be
illuminated with lights having an intensity of not less than 1 footcandle (10 81x) at the floor
level. Such lighting shall be equipped with an independent alternate source of power such as
a battery pack or on-site generator
3425.1.23 Exit stairway exit signs. The location of exit stairways shall be clearly indicated
by illuminated exit signs. Such exit signs shall be equipped with an independent alternate
source of power such as a battery pack or on-site generator or shall be of an approved self
illuminating type.
3425.1.24 Exit signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be provided in all means of egress and
located m such a manner as to clearly indicate the direction of egress. Such exit signs shall be
equipped with an independent alternate source of power such as a battery pack or on-site
generator or shall be of an approved self illuminating type.
3425.1.25 Emergency plan. The management for all buildings shall establish and maintain a
wntten fire- and life-safety emergency plan in accordance with Section 404 of the Fire Code
that has been approved by the chief. The chief shall develop wntten criteria and guidelines on
which all plans shall be based.
3425.1.26 Posting of emergency plan and exit plans. Copies of the emergency plan and
exiting plans (inciudmg elevator and stairway placardmg) shall be posted m accordance with
Section 404 of the Fire Code in locations approved by the chief.
3425.1.27 Fire drills. The management of all buildings shall conduct fire dells for their staff
and employees in accordance with Section 405 of the Fire Code. The fire department must be
advised of such dells at least 24 hours m advance. A wntten record of each dell shall be
maintained m the building management office and made available to the fire department for
review
3425.2 Sprinkler Alternatives. The requirements of Table 34-A maybe modified as
specified by the following for existing high-rise buildings of Type I (I A), II F.R.(I B), II
One-hour (iI A), III One-hour (III A), N or V One-hour (V A) construction when an
approved automatic sprinkler system is installed throughout the building in accordance with
Section 903.3 1 1
Item 5-Manual fire alarm system shall not be required.
Item 6-Occupant voice notification system shall not be required, however if the
building is equipped with a public address system, the public address system shall
be available for use as an occupant voice notification system.
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Item 7 Vertical shaft enclosures maybe of nonrated construction for required exit
stairway enclosures. Vertical shaft enclosures of opemngs in floors provided for
elevators, escalators and supplemental stairways shall not be required, provided
such opemngs are protected by an approved curtain board and water curtain
sprinkler system.
Item 8-Protection of openings in vertical shaft enclosures maybe nonrated but shall
not be less than a 13/4-inch (44 mm) solid- wood door or the equivalent thereto.
Closing and latching hardware shall be provided.
Item 12-Stair shaft ventilation shall not be required.
Item 16-Existing corndor construction need not be altered.
Item 17 Door opemngs into comdors maybe protected by assemblies other than those
specified m Section 3418 1 provided an effective smoke barner is maintained.
Closing and latching hardware shall be provided. Protection of duct penetrations
is not required.
Item 19-The length of existing corndor dead ends shall not exceed the limits allowed
by Sections 3418 1 19 or 1004.3.2.3 whichever is less restrictive.
Item 20-Interior finish m means of egress may be reduced by one classification but
shall not be less than Class III.
3425.3 Basements. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in basements
or stones exceeding 1,500 square feet in area and not having a minimum of 20 square feet of
opening entirely above the ad~oimng ground level in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of
exterior wall on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a mlmmum clear
dimension of 30 inches.
If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from required opemngs, the
basement shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout.
3426 - No requirements.
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Table 34-A
Occupancy Classification and Use'
ITEMS REQUIRED
Residential All Others
1 Automatic sprinklers buildings of Type II-N, II-N V-N struction See Section 3418.1 1
2. Automatic sprinklers orridors, stairways, elevator lobbies, public assembly eas, kitchens nd at doors
o enin to orridors. See Section 3418.1.2
3. Fire department ommunication system radios. See Section 3418.1.3
R R
4 Single-station smoke detectors. See Section 3418.1 4.
R NR
5. Manual fire alarm system. See Section 3418.1 .S
R R
6. Occupant otification system. See Section 3418.1.6
R R
7 Vertical shaft closure walls of -hour fire stance. See Section 3418.1 7
R R
8. Protection of openings ertical shaft closures by ZO-minute-rated emblies. See Section 3418.1.8
R R
9 Manual shutoff of HVAC systems. See Section 3418.1.9
R R
10. Automatic elevator al] system. See Section 3418.1 10
R R
11 Unlocked stairway doors ery fifth floor See Section 3418.1 11
R NR
12. Stair shaft ntilation. See ction 3418.1 12
R R
13. Elevator shaft ntilation. See Section 3418.1 13
R R
14 Posting of elevators as of ntended for iting purposes. See Section 3418.1 14
R R
1 S. Minimum of two it stairways. See Section 3418.1 1 S
R R
16. Corridor wall struction. See Section 3418.1 16
R R_
17 Protected orridor openings with 20-minute-rated assemblies 1 3/4-inch (44 mm) olid-wood door See
Section 3418.1 17 R NR
18. Corridor doors equipped with elf-closing devices. See Section 3418.1 18
R NR
19. Corridor dead nds limited to 20 feet (6096 mm) maximum. See Section 3418.1 19
R NR
20. Interior finish ntrolled orridors, it stairways nd xtensions thereof. See Section 3418.1.20
R R
21 Exit stairway illumination. See Section 3418.1.21
R R
22. Corridor illumination. See Section 3418.1.22
R NR
23. Exit stairway it igns. See Section 3418.1.23
R R
24. Exit igns. See Section 3418.1.24
R R
25. Emergency planning. See Section 3418.1.25
R R
26. Posting of emergency structions. See Section 3418.1.26
R R
27 Fire drills. See Section 3418.1.27
R R
R- Provisions equired.
NR Provisions of equired.
Required if ny floor urface ed for human upancy eds 149' above the lowest level of the fire department ehicle
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*IBC Chapter 34 Division IV added to read as follows.
Chapter 34
Division IV LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS OTHER THAN
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
SECTION 3427 GENERAL
34271 Purpose. The purpose of this division is to provide a reasonable degree of safety to
persons occup}nng existing buildings by providing for alterations to such existing buildings
that do not conform with the minimum requirements of this code.
Exception Group U Occupancies, those high-nse occupancies regulated by
Chapter 34 Division III, and Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, except that Group R,
Division 3 Occupancies shall comply with Section 3417 and 3418
3427.2 Effective date. Within eighteen (18) months after notice is given, plans for
compliance shall be submitted to the Building Official for review Within thirty-six (36)
months after notice is given, the work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated
until made to conform.
3427.3 Alternate Materials and Methods. Alternate matenals and methods maybe used,
provided such matenals or methods comply with the spent and intent of this chapter
The Building Official may modify any of the provisions of this division m conformance with
Section 3423 of this code.
SECTION 3428 EXITS
3428.1 Number of Means of Egress. Every floor above the first story used for human
occupancy shall have at least two means of egress, one of which may be an exterior fire
escape complying with Section 3428 4
Exception In all occupancies, second stones with an occupant load of 10 or
less may have one means of egress.
3428.2 Stair Construction. All required stairs shall have a minimum run of 9 inches (229
mm) and a maximum nse of 8 inches (203 mm) and shall have a minimum width of 30
inches (762 mm) exclusive of handrails. Every stairway shall have at least one handrail. A
landing having a minimum 30-inch (762 mm) run m the direction of travel shall be provided
at each point of access to the stairway
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Exception Fire escapes as provided for in this section.
Exterior stairs shall be of noncombustible construction.
Exception On buildings of Types III, IV and V construction, provided. the
exterior stairs are constructed of wood not less than 2 inch (51 mm) nominal
thickness.
3428.3 Corridors. Corridors of Groups A, B, E, F H, I, M and R, Divisions 1 2 and 4 and S
Occupancies serving an occupant load of 30 or more, shall have walls and ceilings of not less
than one-hour fire-resistive construction as required by this code. Existing walls surfaced
with wood lath and plaster m good condition or 1/2 inch (12 7 mm) gypsum wallboard or
openings with fixed wired glass set in steel frames are permitted for corndor walls and
ceilings and occupancy separations when approved.
Doors opening into such comdors shall be protected by 20-minute fire assemblies or solid
wood doors not less than 1 3/4 inches (45 mm} thick. Where the existing frame will not
accommodate the 1 3/4-inch-thick (45 mm} door a 1 3/&mch-thick (35 mm) solid bonded
wood-core door or equivalent insulated steel door shall be permitted. Doors shall be self
closing or automatic closing by smoke detection. Transoms and openings other than doors
from comdors to rooms shall comply with Section 714.2.3 of this code or shall be covered
with a minimum of 3/4-inch (19 1 mm) plywood or 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or
equivalent material on the room side.
Exceptions. 1 Existing corndor walls, ceilings and opening protection not in
compliance with the above maybe continued when such buildings are protected with
an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout. Such sprinkler system maybe
supplied from the domestic water system if it is of adequate volume and pressure.
2 Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which includes smoke
detection in all common corridors serving as an exit for an occupant Load of 30 or
more, wall openings maybe non-protected except that doorway openings shall have
self-closing doors. The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with the HVAC unit in
any area where a fire is detected and shall be installed in accordance with the Fire
Code.
3428.4 Fire Escapes.
1 Existing fire escapes that, m the opinion of the building official, comply with the
intent of this section maybe used as one of the required exits. The location and anchorage of
fire escapes shall be of approved design and construction.
2. Fire escapes shall comply with the following:
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Access from a corndor shall not be through an intervening room.
All openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be protected bythree-fourths-hour fire
assemblies. When located within a recess or vestibule, adjacent enclosure walls shall not be
of less than one-hour fire-resistive construction.
Egress from the building shall be by a clear opening having a minimum dimension of
not less than 29 inches (737 mm) Such openings shall be openable from the inside without
the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. The sill of an opening giving access shall not
be more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor of the building or balcony
Fire escape stairways and balconies shall support the dead load plus a live load of not
less than 100 pounds per square foot (4 79 kN/ m2) and shall be provided with a top and
intermediate handrail on each side. The pitch of the stairway shall not exceed 60 degrees with
a minimum width of 18 inches (457 mm) Treads shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in
width and the rise between treads shall not exceed 10 inches (254 mm). All stair and balcony
railings shall support a horizontal force of not less than 50 pounds per lineal foot (729.5 N/m)
of railing.
Balconies shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) m width with no floor opening
other than the stairway opening greater than 5/8 inch (16 mm) m width. Stairway openings m
such balconies shall not be less than 22 inches by 44 inches (599 mm by 1118 mm) The
balustrade of each balcony shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) high with not more than
9 inches (229 mm) between balusters.
Fire escapes shall extend to the roof or provide an approved gooseneck ladder
between the top floor landing and the roof when serving buildings four or more stones m
height having roofs with a slope of less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3%
slope) Fire escape ladders shall be designed and connected to the building to withstand a
horizontal force of 100 pounds per lineal foot (1459 N/m) each rung shall support a
concentrated load of 500 pounds (2224 N) placed anywhere on the rung. All ladders shall be
at least 15 inches (381 mm) wide, located within 12 inches (305 mm) of the building and
shall be placed flatwise relative to the face of the building. Ladder rungs shall be 3/4 inch (19
mm) in diameter and shall be located 12 inches (305 mm) on center Openings for roof access
ladders through cornices and similar projections shall have minimum dimensions of 30
inches by 33 inches (762 mm by 838 mm).
The lowest balcony shall not be more than 18 feet (5486 mm) from the ground. Fire
escapes shall extend to the ground or be provided with counterbalanced stairs reaching to the
ground.
Fire escapes shall not take the place of stairways required by the codes under which
the building was constructed.
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Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times and maintained m good
working order
3428.5 Exit and Fire Escape Signs. Exit signs shall be provided as required by this code.
Exception. The use of existing exit signs maybe continued when approved by
the building official.
All doors or windows providing access to a fire escape -shall be provided with fire escape
signs.
SECTION 3429 ENCLOSURE OF VERTICAL SHAFTS
Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and
utility shafts, shall be enclosed ~by a minimum of one-hour fire-resistive construction. All
openings into such shafts shall be protected with one-hour fire assemblies that shall be
maintained self-closing or be automatic closing by smoke detection. All other openings shall
be fire protected m an approved manner Existing fusible link-type automatic door-closing
devices may be permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135°F (57.2°C).
Exceptions 1 In other than Group I Occupancies, an enclosure will not be
required for openings serving only one adjacent floor
2 Stairways need not be enclosed in a continuous vertical shaft if each story is
separated from other stones by one-hour fire-resistive construction or approved wired
glass set in steel frames. In addition, all exit comdors shall be spnnklered and the
openings between the comdor and occupant space shall have at least one sprinkler
head above the openings on the tenant side. The sprinkler system maybe supplied
from the domestic water supply if of adequate volume and pressure.
3 Vertical openings need not be protected if the building is protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
SECTION 3430 BASEMENT ACCESS OR SPRINKLER PROTECTION
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided m basements or stones exceeding
1,500 square feet (139.3 m2) m area and not having a minimum of 20 square feet (1.86 m2)
of opening entirely above the ad~oimng ground level in each SO lineal feet (15 240 mm) or
fraction thereof of exterior wall on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a
minimum clear dimension of 30 inches (762 mm)
If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from required
openings, the basement shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throughout.
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SECTION 3431 STANDPIPES
Any buildings over four stones m height shall be provided with an approved Class I or Class
III standpipe system.
SECTION 3432 SMOKE DETECTORS
3432.1 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 3417.2, in the Minimum Building Standards Code and in the Fire
Code.
3432.2 Power Source. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with Section
907.2.10.2 and 907.2.10.3 except as provided for in Section 907.2.10.5 1 and 907.2.10.5.2.
3432.3 Location within Dwelling Units. In dwelling amts, detectors shall be mounted on the
ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corndor 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 amt in
which they are located.
3432.4 Location in Efficiency Dwelling Units and Hotels. In efficiency dwelling amts,
hotel suites and in hotel sleeping rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wall of
the ream room or hotel sleeping room. When sleeping. rooms within an efficiency dwelling
amt 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 m which rt is
located.
SECTION 3433 SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES
Occupancy separations shall be provided as specified in Section 302.3 of this code. When
approved by the building official, existing wood lath and plaster in good condition or 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard maybe acceptable where one-hour occupancy separations
are required.
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*Chapter 36, added to read as follows.
Chapter 36
Docks, Piers and Boathouses
3601 Permit Required. No per"son shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, or move any dock,
pier boathouse or combination to any body of water within the corporate hmrts of Fort
Worth, that is under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Worth, without complying
with the provisions of this chapter
Each application for a permit, together with plans for a dock, pier boathouse, or any
combination thereof shall be submitted as specified m Chapter 1 of this code.
Where such structures are constructed on Lake Worth or any body of water subject to the
lunsdiction of another department of the City of Fort Worth, the additional approval of such
department shall be obtained.
3602 Use. Boathouses shall normally be classified as a Group U Occupancy Other
occupancies maybe allowed when the use is permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, together
with the approval of any other appropriate department of the City of Fort Worth, and the
construction complies with this code for said use.
3603 Design and Design Loads. All docks, piers and pier platforms shall be designed to
withstand the live and dead loads specified m Chapter 16 of this Code. The minimum live
load shall be 40 psf. Piles shall conform to Chapter 18 of this Code.
3604 Dock and Pier Construction
36041 General. Docks and piers shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements for
construction as follows
3604.1 1 Piles. Wood piles shall be a minimum of six (6) inches m diameter Metal piles
shall be a minimum of three (3) inches inside diameter pipe. Such piles shall be driven to a
minimum depth of twenty-four (24) inches below the top layer of silt. Such piles shall be
driven in pairs, one on either side of the platform, and braced as required by section 3604.5
Such piles shall not be spaced apart more than ten (10) feet center to center
3604.1.2 Box cribs. Sets of structural columns of the same size forming a box crib maybe
used. Such crib shall be braced as required m Section 3604.5 and anchored as required in
Section 3605
3604.2 Beams. Beams shall be defined as those members which connect to piles to support
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the stringers. All beams when of wood shall be a minimum 2 inch material.
3604.3 Stringers. Strangers shall be defined as those members usually supporting the
decking. All strangers when of wood shall be of a minimum 2 inch material. Pipe stringers
shall be a nominal 2 1/2-inch I.D and spaced not more than eighteen (18) inches O C
3604.4 Decking.
3605.4.1 Wooden platform decking shall be of a minimum nommal 2 inch material.
3605.4.2 Other materials, to include lightweight concrete or metal decking maybe used when
approved by the Building Official. Such decking shall meet the load requirements of Section
3603
3604.5 Bracing.
3604.5.1 All wooden bracing shall be of a minimum nominal 2 inch material.
3604.5.2 Bracing shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods.
1 Cross or `X" bracing. Cross or `X" bracing may be used on each set of pier and
box cribs.
2. Beams may be used as bracing, provided the connections give sufficient support
to resist horazontal forces equivalent to that of cross or `X" bracing.
3 Knee bracing. Knee bracing shall be used on each pier attached to and paralleling
the platform deck. Pipe knee bracing shall be a nommal 2 1/2 inch I.D
3604.6 Attachment of deck. Attachment of the platform deck to beams and piles shall be
accompanied by one or more of the following methods.
1 By attaching the beams to the piles and box cribs by lag bolts.
2. By caps Wood caps shall be a minimum nominal 4-inch materaal and anchored by
bolts and welded.
3605 Anchorage of Floatation and box crib structures. Such structures shall be anchored
with solid units that will provide the following anchorage•
1 Docks and piers less than fifty (50) feet in length. An anchor on each corner that
will support one-fourth of the total dead load plus one-eight the total live load.
2. Docks and piers fifty (50) feet or more in length. Anchors at the midpoint of the
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piers.
3 All docks and piers shall be anchored to the shore line.
4 All anchors shall be of masonry concrete, or steel and shall be securely fastened
to the dock or pier by wire rope, cable, chain, or other approved methods.
3606 Required Water Proofing.
3606.1 All wood below one (1) foot above spillway elevation on lakes or below one (1) foot
above the 50-year flood elevations on other bodies of water shall be treated lumber
3606.2 All metal, including bolts, lag bolts, and fasteners, shall be galvanized or painted with
paints of similar materials approved for immersion m water
3607 Floatation Units. All flotation amts shall adequately support the dead and live loads of
all beams, stringers, and platforms. Data shall be submitted to and approved by the Building
Official showing that the buoyancy of such amts will support the loads imposed.
Only flotation amts made of materials which will not affect the water quality in any way may
be used. Materials which are considered unacceptable for this purpose include but are not
limited to standard stee155 gallon drums, any metal which may corrode in the aqueous
environment, and any material which may release toxic or hazardous material into the lake
proper Flotation units shall be constructed of material that has never been used in any
manner for storage of toxic or hazardous material. Proof that the flotation amts meet the
above requirements must be provided to and approved by the Building Official.
3608 Boathouse construction. Construction of boathouses or other structures shall meet or
exceed the requirements for framing and coverage as specified m other parts of this code.
When, m the opinion of the Building Official, the load of the intended use exceeds the
capability of the minimum construction design specified m Section 3604 plans and
specification maybe required to be designed by an engineer registered in the State of Texas.
3609 Hazardous structures. The requirements of this chapter are considered minimum
requirements for safety purposes. Any such structures that do not meet these requirements
shall be considered hazardous and shall be abated, as provided by Section 102 of this Code.
If the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number One regulations are
more restrictive than the City of Fort Worth regulations, the Tarrant County Water Control
and Improvement District Number One regulations apply
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SECTION 3.
Section 7-48 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
follows
Sec. 7-48. 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 Building Code provisions, as amended, and shall not
repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in those instances where provisions of
such ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
Section 7-49 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
follows.
Sec. 7-49 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 pumshable by a fine
not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for all violations involving fire safety or
public health and samtation 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 dunng which any
violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon
conviction thereof shall be pumshable 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 Building Code provisions, as amended, and shall not
repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except m 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
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void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
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 pumshable 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 pumshable 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 maybe prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9
A copy of the 2003 International Building Code, together with the local amendments
contained in this ordinance, shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent
record and inspection.
SECTION 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 m 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 l l .and 12 of this ordinance for two (2) days m 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.
TYns ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
As s t Crty Attorney
Adopted. 4-13-04
Effective:
03-24-04
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor~and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/13/2004 Ordinance Nos. 15948, 15949 15950 15951
15952, and 15953
DATE Tuesday April 13 2004
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SUBJECT
Adopt and Amend the 2003 Editions of the International Building Code International Residential
Code International Mechanical Code International Plumbing Code International Fuel Gas Code
International Energy Conservation Code the 2002 Edition of the National Electrical Code and to
Reformat and Update the Sign Code
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
Adopt the attached ordinances which included the following list of items.
1 Adoption of the 2003 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments as the Building Code of
the City of Fort Worth and
2. Adoption of the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) with local amendments as the Residential
Code of the City of Fort Worth and
3 Adoption of the 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments, as the Mechanical
Code of the City of Fort Worth and
4 Adoption of the 2003 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code
(IFGC) with local amendments as the Plumbing Code of the City of Fort Worth and
5 Adoption of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IFGC) with local amendments as the
Energy Code of the City of Fort Worth and
6 Adopt an ordinance to amend the Sign Code to update the structural provisions to correspond with the
2003 IBC and to reformat the administrative provisions and
7 Defer consideration on the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) Ordinance with local amendments to
on or before May 4 2004
DISCUSSION
Construction codes are constantly changing with the development of new products materials and methods,
and research performed in the building construction industry Updates to existing codes are reviewed and
voted on nationally on an annual basis Every three years new sets of codes are published with the
cumulative annual changes incorporated The 2003 set of International Codes and 2002 National Electrical
Code are the newly published set under review by the Development and Fire Departments.
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Staff has put together an amendment package that
construction environment. As with every code cycle
affect industry the most and permit an opportunity to
item has surfaced as the most controversial
is believed to best fit these codes to the Fort Worth
staff attempts to identify those code items that will
respond with their concerns In this code cycle one
Usage of Non-Metallic (NM) cable in high-rise apartment buildings has been proposed by the Building
Official Current amendments to the Electrical Code have expanded the allowable usage of NM cable to
include up to five story apartments Staff has proposed an amendment, already approved by the
Construction and Fire Prevention Board to allow up to five story apartments with wood studs and up to four
story apartments with metal studs
However staff has also proposed an amendment, not approved by the Board by a 5-2 vote to allow NM
cable in metal stud apartments above the four story level (which gets up into high-rise apartments) if
installed after the apartment breaker box. Hence the phrase (NM) cable in high-rise apartment buildings
Data has already been presented by staff showing that:
1 There is no documented extra fire hazard with the usage of NM cable over any other wiring method
2. There will not be an increase in insurance rates and
3 There will not be any increase hazard to fire fighters, and
4 While others try to refer to this as `Residential Wiring" there is no such reference in the National
Electrical Code NM cable is an approved wiring method in commercial and residential uses, including
apartments
During April 6 2004 Pre-Council Worksession staff was directed to study the safety issues related to the
NM wiring within the staffs recommended amendments to the 2002 NEC For this reason consideration of
the adoption of the electrical code and related local amendments is being deferred to a date on or before
May 4 2004
Approval of the attached ordinances will establish an effective date of April 18 2004
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FROM FundlAccount/Centers
Submitted #or City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Reid Rector (6140)
Bob Riley (8901)
AI Godwin (7825)
Tim A. Fleming (7844)
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