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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 14646ORDINANCE NUMBER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT WORTH BUILDING CODE, BYADOPTiNG `' THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; ~"'`T ~ 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, AND MAINTENANG'E OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH4 DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTIONtOF FEES THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BLtII,DINGS, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING THAT THIS dRDINANCE 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 bRDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: r SECTION 1 Section 7-46 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows• Sec. 7-46. THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CORE ADOPTED. (a) The Building Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to conform, with certain exceptions as specified below, to the 2000 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 International Residential Code, as adopted elsewhere, shalt be used for buildings and structures applicable to that code except as provided for in that code. (c) One (1) copy of the 2000 edition of the International Building Code, marked Exhibit "A", is incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection. (d) Any Errata corrections published by the International Code Council for the 2000 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, "ADMINISTRATION" of the 2000 edition of the International Building Code is hereby deleted and repl~Ced with the following: r , Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION SECTION 101- TITI.~E, PURPOSE AND SCOPE 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 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this~urisdiction and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single- family dwellings (townhouses) not more than threes stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. 101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific 2 I f~ t requirement shall be applicable. Wherever in this code reference is made to the appendix, the provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted. 101.4.Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 35 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extend of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well: Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrcal Code as adopted. 101.5 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in Chapter 34 or as an unsafe building of Section 102. 101.6 Sevei•ability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. SECTION 102 -UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES 102.1 YJnsafe buildings. All buildings or stnictures regulated by this code that are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or that constih~te a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or struchires constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members that are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and that are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads that are specified in this code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages. All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in this code or such alternate procedures as may have been or as maybe adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body, may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. 102.2 Dangerous Demolition. The Building Official may order the cessation of the 3 ~~f E wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the City when the same is being accomplished in a recldess or careless manner or in such a manner so as to endanger life and property When such work has been ordered stopped by the Building OfFcial, 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 woxk without the expressed approval of the Building Official shall constitute a violation of this ordinance, and each day that such work continues shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 103 -VIOLATIONS ~' It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpozration to erect, construct, enlarge, .alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip,. use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars 0500 00) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. SECTION 104 -ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT 104.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is hereby established in this jurisdiction a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the building official. 104.2 Powers and Duties of Building Official. 104.2.1 General. Whenever the term "code official" is used in this code, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representatives}. The code official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer _ The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. 4 104.2.2 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the building official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency 104:2.3 Right of entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a premises. a condition that is contrary to or m 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 time$ to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided bylaw to secure entry 104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of thrs code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to tie done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work. 104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any building or stnicture or equipment therein regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this 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 structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this code. 104.2.6 Liability. The building official charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the building official or employee because of such act or omission performed by the building official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. 5 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 beheld as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code. 104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases. The building official shall first find that a~special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen any f re-protection requirements or ,any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency 104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official. ' The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency 104.2.9 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that any material or construction does not conform to the requirements of this code, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at no expense to this jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other recognized test standards. If there 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. 104.2.10 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may 6 request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance. SECTION 105 -CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION BOARD OF APPEALS 105.1 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 structure~,in which these citizens can work, play and live. 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. Tae City Council finds that constniction 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 canymg out these purposes, it is the intent of the City 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 nether 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. 105.2 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. 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 lirruted to the Building Codes (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes), the Minimum Building Standards Code, the Sign Code, and the Fire Codes as may be adopted by the City Council and amended from time to time. 105.3 Composition of Board; Appointment of Members. The Board shall consist of eleven members, with three alternate members, to be appointed in 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 7 1 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 o~1.Vlanager -Nominated by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Fort Worth Place 7 Hazardous Matenals and Chemicals Expert -Nominated by the City Manager Place 8. Permit Master Electrician - Nominated by the City Managerl Place 12 Alternate Permit Master Electrician -Nominated by the City Managerl Place 9 Master Plumber - Nominated by the City Managerl Place 13 Alternate Master Plumber - Nominated by the City Managerl Place 10 HVAC contractor -Nominated by the City Manager3 Place 14 Alternate HVAC contractor -Nominated by the City Manager3 Place 11 Fire Insurance Underwnter -Nominated by the City Manager ~ Before forwarding recommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for comments from the local chapters of National Electrical Contractors Association and Independent Electrical Contractors Association conceming any objections to the recommendation. = Before forwarding recommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for comments from the local chapter of Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Contractors Association conceming any objections to the recommendation. Before forwarding recommendation to City Council, the City Manager shall allow for comments from the Tocat chapters of Air Conditioning Contractors of America and Refrigeration Service Engineers Society conceming any objections to the recommendation. The City Manager shall appoint members, or alternate members, to the Board from time to time subject to the consent of the City Council. If nominations are not received from nominating organizations within 45 days of the date when requested, the City Manager may entertain nominations from other sources. Whenever any reference to the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Electrical Board, the Mechanical Board, or the Plumbing 13oard is made in any ordinance adopted prior 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. 8 105.4 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 in service of at least rivo years, a member or alternate member may again be eligible to serve. Members, and alternate members, shall serve until their successors are appointed. 105.5 Successors; Removal from+4ffice. 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 may be appointed. The action of the City Council in such matters shall be final. ~ ' ]05.6 Compensation of members. All members, and alternate members, shall serve without compensation, except for reimbursement for atithonzed expenses attendant to the performance of their duties. 105.7 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 105.8 Meetings; Quorum. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as provided by la~v 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 in the absence of the primary member or when the primary member is required to abstain, the alternate member may be counted and allowed to vote in that members place. Ex-officio members may not vote and do not count toward a quorum. 9 105.9 Hearing. The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal and shall give notice of said hearing in writing to the parties in interest. Parties may appear before the Board m 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. 105.10 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- Chairmanbefore 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. 105.11 Agenda and Records. The agenda for the Board shall be prepared by the Secretary and shall be posted as required bylaw All records and evidence pertinent to any appeal shall be transmntted to the Board pnor to the hearing by delivery to the Secretary Records of all appeals shall be kept m the office of the Building Official. The Building Official shall transmit copses of appeal records to the Fire Chief. 105.12 Right of Appeal. Any person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by a decision or order of the designated official or Fire Chief may appeal such decision or order to the Board if nt falls within the Board's authority Every appeal must be filed in 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 pernod. Such appeal shall contann 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 107.2. 105.13 Authority and Power. The Board shall have no authority relative to the administrative provisions of any of the codes under its purview The Board shall have the authority and power to 1 Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official on the Building Codes (Building, 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 interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the designated official to render a wntten interpretation within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request. 10 2. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Fire Chief on the Fire Code. The Board may modify in whole or in 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 written 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. f 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 in the new methods as intended by the standards. The Board, in approving new materials and processes, shall rely upon recognized standards or practices. S Determine the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of constriction 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 in 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 written 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 bythe designated official on sections of the Minimum Building Standards Code that are designated as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Fire Code related. 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 wntten interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the designated official to render a wntten mterpretatton within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request. 7. Grant variances to the non-administrative provisions of the Building Codes (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes); sections of the Minimum Building Standards Code that are designated as Building, 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 judgment in granting such variances, balancing the 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. 11 8 The Board may review from hme 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. 9 Hear appeals for revocation or denial of licenses or registrations, or the denial of permit issuance as required by the respective codes. 10. Review the qualification and. testing standards of alternate examining Agencies and make advisory recommendations to the Building Official as authorized m the Electrical Code. 11 Establish and review criteria for electncal license reciprocal agreements with other cities. Approve, reject or discontinue such agreements in accordance with the Electncal Code. 105.14 Enforcement. The Building Official and Fire Chief shall enforce and execute all legal decisions and orders of the Board for which they are respeetinely responsible. 105.15 Stay of Proceedings. An appeal shall stay all proceedings m 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 hfe 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. ' 105.16 Court Review. A person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by a decision or order of the Board may present to a District Court a petition, duly verified, setting fourth that such decision is illegal, in 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 106 -PERMITS 106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, 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. 12 Such work will require an additional special blasting permit, issued by the Fire Chief with the approval of the Building Official. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices installed on emergency escape or rescue windows, doors or window wells shall require a permit. 106.2 Work Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following. 1 (deleted) ~. 2. Fences not over 6 feet high and open wire fences without slats up to 8 feet high. In addition, both heights may have barbed wire, when installed in accordance with City Code, added above the 6 and 8 feet dimension. 3 Oil derricks. 4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over S feet 9 inches high. S 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 ltquicls. (Retaining walls placed to succession shall be considered one wall if, upon drawing a line from the bottom of the footing of the lower wall at a 4S degree angle up and towards the higher wall, the line intersects the higher wall or any material retained by the wall at any point.) d Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1 7 Platforms, walks and decks not more than 6 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below 8. Painting, papering, and similar finish work. 9 Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery 10 Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than S4 inches. 11. Prefabricated s~vamming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy m which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. 12. Roof repairs on Group R, Division 3 and their accessory structures. For the purpose of this section, roof repairs shall include the repair and replacement of the material above, but not including, the decking material, lathing boards or sheathing boards. 13 Demolition of a struchire by the State of Texas for highway widening purposes. 14. Flammable liquid tanks when a Fire Department permit has been issued, except that foundations for said tanks shall require a building permit. I S Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter in diameter that do not exceed 12 feet in height. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electncal and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items. 13 Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. , 106.3 Application for Permit. 106.3.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished b~!: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 made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely 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 in Section 106 3.2. 5 State the valuation of any ne~v building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6 Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. 7 Give such other data and information as may be required by the building official. 106.3.2 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer The building official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law Exception: The building official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. Retaining walls for which a permit is required shall require the submittal of plans that are prepared by an engineer licensed by the state to practice as such. 106.3.3 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall be 14 drawn to scale upon substantial diaper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clanty to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire- resistive integnty will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electncal, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. 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 onginal architect or engineer of record. The building official shall be notified in 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 within 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 theirs 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 in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official. 106.3.5 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 15 permit issuance program, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable registration fee per plan as specified in Table No 1-B 106.4 Permits Issuauce. 106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans .may be reviewed by other departments of this,lurisdiction 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 theretivith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified ~n Section 107 have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. Exception: When plan review is performed by a Third Party Organization as specified in Section 111, the Building Official, at his discretion, may only review what he deems necessary to insure a quality control of the review already performed. tiVhen the budding official issues the permit where plans are required, the building official shalt endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorizations from the building official, and all work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building or stnucture will be granted. 106.4.1.1 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 in accordance with Section 110 of this code. Exception: The property owner, where the work that requires a permit is being performed by the owner only, need not be registered. 106.4.2 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein, and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. 16 106.4.3 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting o~ 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 jurisdzction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction. 106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit rs not commenced within 180 days from the-date of such permit, or if the budding or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made•or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. Any pennittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee 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 permrttee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once. 106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. SECTION 107 -FEES 107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the~unsdiction. 107.2 Building Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as follotivs: 1 For Remodel Work, the fee shall be as set forth in Table No. 1-A, 17 2. For New Constriction 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/addition shall be based upon square footage. 4 Other fees shall be as specified in Table No 1-B At the time of application, along with any other fees required, anon-refundable perniit 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 districts 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 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 in Section 111, the fee shall be reduced as follows. a. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third PartX, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20) 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 PartX with field inspections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.68). 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 City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party, the permit fee shall be reduced by mulhpl}nng the sum by 52% (0.52). 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. Such deposit shall be used to pay, through a billing process estabhshecl by the Development Department, for the plumbing inspection services performed. Exemption or reduction of the permit fees under this section shall not waive the 18 reglurements to pay a full investigation fee for doing work without a permit as required under Section 107.5.2. 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 vahie 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 conditiomng, 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 hermit fee will be based upon the valuation as determined by the Building Off cial 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 enough to cover the amount of. work being pernlitted, the Building Official shall request acceptable bid price documentation. 107.2.1 Demolition and Moving Permit Fees. Movement and demolition of buildings and structures shall comply with Chapter 7, Article VII of the City Code and with the provisions of this code. Before a moving permit is issued, the following steps must be completed. 1 Obtain an Ordinance Txtspection 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 Maving permits shall be based upon the gross square 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 in 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 107.2. 3 The fees for demolition will not be required for those applicants meeting exceptions 1, 2 or 3 of Section 107.2. 107.2.2 Change of Occupancy. A special building permit shall be required for a Change of Occupancy as specified in Section 3405 The fee shall be as set forth in 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 in Table No 1-B shall be required. If it is determined that repairs requiring a standard building permit are necessary to comply with the occupancy change, this same permit may 19 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 107.2. 107.2.3 Ordinance Inspection. An Ordinance Inspection shall be required in which a billing or meter change occurs for gas, water or electrical services. Exception: Individually teetered dwellings and dwelling units. Ordinance Inspections may be 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 107.2. An Ordinance Inspection, whether passed or failed, in which no action, including but not limited to obtaining a certificate of occupancy, repainng, or changing the billing, is taken tivithin 60 days, shall be considered expired and a new Ordinance Inspection with the appropriate fees will be required to continue any action. 107.2.4 Letters. A fee shall be paid as specified in Table No 1-B for all encroachment variance letters and all zoning verification letters. 107.2.5 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 107.2. 107.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data aze 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 in Table No. 1-B. 20 Exceptions• 1 The deposit will not be required for those applicants meeting exceptions 1, 2 or 3 of Section 107.2. 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 in Section 111, the plan review deposit shall be reduced as noted on Table No 1-B .~ The onginal 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. 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 in 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 107 2. ~ ' 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 onginal 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 and Plumbing submittals. Changes in 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. 107.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shalt be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. 107.5 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit. 107.5.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be 21 made before a permit may be issued for such work. 107.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required 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 bylaw. Use of the third party plan review or inspection option, will not reduce or lower the investigation fee required by this section, 107.6 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 in ~vnting 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 may be extended by the Building Official to coincide with any extension authorized under Sections 10644or1074 2. When the investigation fee of Section 107.5.2 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, (c) 50 dollars ($50.00). 107.7 Administrative Hold. Any administrative discrepancy including but not limited to, delinquency in payments, returned checks, failure to pay for reinspection, investigation or registration fees, and failure to keep registration, insurance or bond up-to- date, may result in a hold being placed on issuance of permits and performance of inspections of existing permits until the administrative discrepancy is corrected. For the purpose of this section, the teen "up-to-date" shall mean that whenever any of these items are required by this or any other ordinance to obtain a permit covered by this code, it shall be maintained current and m effect until the permit is finaled. SECTION 108 -INSPECTIONS 22 108.1 General. All constriction 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 Party Organization as specified in Section 111. ~~. t. 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 fable for expense ent~uled in the removal or replacement of any matenal required to allow inspection. A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to venfy that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. 108.2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official. 108.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in venting or by telephone at the option of the'building official. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work. 108.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either `indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or 23 concealed until authorized by the building official. There shall be a final inspection and approval of all buildings and structures when completed and ready for occupancy and use. 108.5 Required Inspections. 108.5.1 General. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of any part of any building or structure shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the building official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. The building official, upon notification, shall make.the inspections sa#,_forth in the following sections. 108.5.2 Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place pnor to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the~ob. Where the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, add-tional inspections may be required by the building official. 108.5.3 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after all in-slab or under-floor budding service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor. 108.5.4 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. 108.5.5 Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy 108.6 Special Inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter 17 108.7 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the building official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the code enforcement agency 108.8 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 intezpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection. 24 Reinspection fees may be 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 reinspechon fee in accordance with Table 1-B or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. .~ ,. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid. Exception: The fee will not be required for those applicants meeting exception 3 of Section 107.2. ' SECTION 109 -CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 109.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in 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 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. 109.2 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Section 3405 of this code. 109.3 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: 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 inchvidual. 25 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 3410, the Building Official may issue a certificate where evidence is provided showing the building complied with the ordinances in 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. 109.4 Temporary Certificate. Tf 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 may be issued for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure pnor to the completion, of the entire building or structure. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a period up to but not to exceed 24 months maybe issued by the Building Official for a structure not in compliance with this code (exiting excluded), 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 onginally granted beyond the 24-month 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 109.5 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. 109.61tevocation. 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 in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it 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 in 26 non~omphance with said Certificate of Occupancy or this code, the Building Official may order, in venting, that such utilities be disconnected. SECTION 110 -INDIVIDUAL OR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FOR GROUP R, DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES OR TIIEIR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES 110.1 General. Each individual or business shall list its principals and an official, in its employ, who tivill be designated as controlling officer The controlling officer shall be responsible for all permits obtained by hi~•or any employee of his business. Each registered business shall notify the City of Fort Worth, in writing, of its permanent business address and the residential address of its designated official. , , 110.2 Fees. A nonrefundable registration fee as specified in Table No 1-B shall be paid and it shall be valid for a one year penod from the date of payment. 110.3 Individual or Contractor Identification. 1 Each job site in which a permit is issued to a registered individual or contractor shall be identified with a sign located in the front yard or on the structure front so as to be visible to the street. The sign may not be larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet and no smaller than one and one-half (1-1/2} feet by one and one-half (1-1/2) feet and must display the individual or contractor's business name and the registration number The registration number shall be no smaller than two and oiie-half (2-1/2) inches high. 2 Signs must be posted not more than three days before construction begins, must remain posted dunng construction and must be removed not more than three days after the final inspection is approved by the city 3 Signs on projects without a permit and signs put up for longer penods than what is justified by item 2 above will be considered advertising and must comply with the appropriate codes and ordinances. 110.4 Work Performed by Employees. All work performed under a permit to a registered individual or contractor must be performed by persons in their direct employ For the purpose of this section, the teen "direct employ" shall include individuals receiving a regular paycheck as payment for performance of duties, as well as, subcontractors for which, under the provisions of this section, the registered individual or contractor is taking responsibility for their work performance. It shall not allow for homeowners to obtain a permit without registration but hire others to do the work. Individuals or Contractors using their registration to permit jobs for other non- registeredindividuals will be considered, as well as those non-registered individuals, to be in violation of this code. 27 110.5 Revocation of Registration. Registration maybe revoked by the Building Official for due cause. The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may hear revocation appeals by applicants desiring reinstatement. SECTION 111- THIRD PARTY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION 111.1 When approved by the Building Official, Third Party Organizations maybe permitted to perform the plan review anci~lor field inspection provisions of this code. When authonzed to perform services, the'I'hird Party Organization shall comply with the provisions of this section. r 111.2 Plan Review. 111.2.1 Performance of plan review by a Third Party Organization shall not exempt or otherwise relieve the owner and/or other parties from the submittal for a permit with the appropriate plans as prescribed in this code. 111.2.2 Along with the submittal of plans, documents as required by the Building Official shall also be submitted with the following information. 1 Name of the Third Party Organization and all individuals involved in the plan review 2. Listing of the plan review results including but not limited to the construction type, occupancy group, occupant load, area calculations, story calculations, height measurements, and exiting calculations. 3 Other information as required by the Building Official. 111.3 Field Inspections. 111.3.1 Whenever the owner/builder wishes to use a Third Party Organization for field inspection, he shall submit the appropriate forms to the Building Official for approval before inspections commence. The Building Official shall review the application to confirm that the chosen Third Party Organization is approved and has all required insurance. 111.3.2 The Building Official shall have a right to make periodic site visits, at his discretion, to review and inspect the work under construction. Whenever possible, the Building Official will attempt to coordinate such visits with the Third Party Organization. 111.3.3 The Building Official shall maintain full interpretation authority of all affected codes as well as the authority to require corrections, including, but not limited to, notices, stop work orders and/or citations. 28 111.3.4 The project may proceed with construction only upon approval of the Third Party Organization after perfonning 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 nght 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 uncovenng 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 tivhen the Building Official determines that the proposed methods of correction will not result in adequate corrrpliance. 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, venfying either that the work inspected is in compliance with this code or specifically detailing corrections necessary to bring such work into conformance with said codes and regulations. 111.3.6 The Third Party Organization shall notify the Building Official if, at any time, the o~vner/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 Thircl Party Organization shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage as prescribed by the Building Official. 111.5 Indemnification. The Third Party Organization, the builder and the owner shall execute an indemnification agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney 111.6 Conflict of Interest. The licensed architect, registered engineer, or other authorized person, entity or corporation who prepared or supervised preparation of the project plans and/or specifications, along with, the owner, builder, subcontractor, their agents, officers and employees shall not be associated in any way with the Third Party Organization. 111.7 Qualifications. The Third Party Organization shall submit documents, as xequired 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 agreemertts. If in compliance, the Building Official shall approve the Third Party Organization. If not approved, or if approval is revoked for just cause by the Building Official, the Third Party Organization may appeal to the Construction and Fire Prevention,Board of Appeals. Just cause may include but not be limited to violation of any provision of this ordinance, loss or expiration of required insurance, violation of the conflict of interest provision or any action that may result in the questioning of qualifications. 29 111.8 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 N 30 TABLE 1-A REMODEL BUILDING PERMIT FEES TOTAL VALUATION Permit Feel' z, s $0 to $2,000.00 $58.32 ($35.00)* (a) $58.32 (a) for first $2,000 >$2,000.00 to $25,000.00 (b) $11.66 « (b) for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and incltdin $25 000.00 (a) $326.59 (a) for first $25,000 >$25,000.00 to $50,000.00 (b) $8.42 (b) for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includin S50,000.00 (a) $537 19 (a) for first $50,000 >$50,000.00 to $100,000.00 (b) $5.83 (b) for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and includin $100,000.00 (a) $828.79 (a) for first $100,000 - >$100,000.00 to $500,000 00 (b) $4.53 (b) for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and includin S500.000.00 (a) $2643 19 (a) for the first $500,000.00 >$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 (b) $3.88 (b) for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and includin $1,000 000.00 (a) $4587 19 (a) for the first $1,000,000.00 >$1,000,000 00 (b) $2.59 (b) for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof *Remodel work associated with existing R-3 Use Group or their existing accessory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee in (). ~ When Qlan review and field inspections ar~performed b~'hird Part ,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. ~ When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.68). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. When plan review is performed by C1y Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 52% (0.52). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 31 TABLE NO.1-B 1 CFPBOA Application Fee (1st item per address) $100 00 (Each additional item per address) 20 00 2. Permit Application Fee 15 00 3 Demolition and Moving Fees ~ Square Footage 1 through 1,000 52.00 1,001 through 2,000 , 104 00 2,001 through 3,000 194 00 3,001 through 5,000 290.00 5,001 through 10,000 388 00 10,001 through 20,000 518.00 20,,001 and above 1036.00 4 Change of Occupancy Permit Fee . • • 52 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 Deposit* those requiring circulation (20 00) 200 00 those without circulation .(10 00) 75 00 10 Contractor Registration (valid for one year) 100 00 11 Residential Master Plan Registration 50 00 'Deposit is not required for additions and remodels to existing Group R-3 Occupancies, and for additions, remodels or ne~v conswction of their accessory structures, Where the plan review is performed under the third party option, the deposit shall be the amount in Q. Other Inspections and Fees: 1 Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of t<vo hours) 2. Reinspection fee 3 Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge -one-half hour) 4 Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans (minimum charge -one-half hour} 5 Inspections outside of city limits (commercial) (residential) t Or $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. $30.00 per hour $25 00 $30.00 per hour $30 00 per hour $45.00' per inspector $60 001 total 32 TABLE 1-C-1 A, B, E, H, Y, & M USE GROUPS NE`V CONSTRUCTION OR AbDITION BUILDING PERNIIT FEES NE'~Y SQUARE FOOTAGE ~ Permit Feel' z, a 0 to 30 $58.32 ($35.00)* f , (a) $58.32 (a) for first 30 square feet >30 to 400 (b) $0 725 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 400 (a) $326.59 (a) for first 400 square feet >400 to 790 (b) $0.540 (b) for each additional square•foot, to and includins 790 (a) $537 19 (a) for first 790 square feet >790 to 1365 (b) $0.507 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 1365 (a) $828.79 (a) for first 1365 sgttare feet >1365 to 5850 (b} $0.404 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 5850 (a) $2643 19 (a) for the first 5850 square feet >5850 to 18 000 ' (b) $0.160 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 18 000 (a) $4587 19 (a) for the first 18,000 square feet >18,000 (b) $0.146 (b) for each additional square foot 'rNew square footage associated with existing R-3 Use Group or their existing accessory U Use Groups shall be chazged the fee in (). When ~an review and field jnscection are perfom,ed,~y ira~arty, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 'When flan revietiv is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by Ciry Staff; the perrr-it fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.68). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 3When plan review is performed by Ciry Staff with tcl 'ns cti_o,~pgrforrtted byThird Paztx the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 52% (0.52). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 33 TABLE 1-C-2 F & S USE GROUPS NE'~V CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION BUII,DING PERMIT FEES NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Feel' 2, s 0 to 75 $58.32 ($35.00)* (a) $58.32 ~ (a) for first 75 square feet >75 to 1080 (b) $0.266 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 1080 (a) $326.59 (a) for first 1080 square feet ->1080 to 1980 (b) $0.234 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 1980 (a) $537 19 (a) for first 1980 square feet >1980 to 3365 (b) $0.210 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 3365 (a) $828.79 (a) for first 3365 square feet >3365 to 24,675 (b) $0.085 (b) for each additional s uare foot to and including q ~ d 24 675 (a) $2643 19 (a) for the first 24,G75 sgttare feet >24,675 to 50,050 (b) $0.076 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 50,050 (a) $4587 19 (a) for the first 50,050 square feet >50,050 (b) $0.074 (b) for each additional s uare foot q •New square footage associated with existing R3 Use Group or their existing accessory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee in (). ~ When Ran review and field jp~spections ar~pgrformed >2Y Third ~, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. =When elan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.68). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 'When plan review is performed by Ciry Staff with field inscections cerformed byThir Party_ the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 52% (0.52). The resulting amount wilt be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 34 TABLE 1-C-3 RUSE GROUPS NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDTfION BUILDING PERNIIT FEES NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee'' 2, s 0 to 65 $58.32 ($35;00)* (a) $58.32 (a) for frst 65 square feet >65 to 700 (b) $0.422 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 700 (a) $326.59 (a) for first 700 sgttare feet >700 to 1400 (b) $0.300 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 1400 (a) $537 19 (a) for first 1400 square feet , >1400 to 2700 (b) $0.224 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 2700 (a) $828.79 (a) for first 2700 square feet >2700 to 11,800 (b) $0.199 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 11 800 (a) $2643 19 (a) for the. first 11,800 square feet >11,800 to 24,500 (b) $0 153 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 24 500 (a) $4587 19 (a) for the first 24,500 square feet >24,500 (b) $0.113 (b) for each additional square foot *New square footage associated with existing R-3 Use Group ar their existing accessory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee in (). rWhen plan review and field inspections are }~rformed byThird Party, the permit fee'shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20). The resulting amount will be calailated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.63). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny fio°ure. ~ When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections eerformed y ird Party the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 52% (0.52). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure, 35 TABLE 1-C-4 U USE GROUP NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION BUILDING PERMIT FEES NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Feet's, s ~. o to 17s $s8.32 ($3s ao)* (a) $58.32 (a) for first 17s square feet >175 to 2500 (b) $0 115 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 2500 _ (a) $326.59 (a) for first 2500.square feet >2500 to s200 (b) $0.078 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including s200 (a) $s37 19 (a) for first 5200 square feet >5200 to 10,200 , (b) $O.OSb (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 10,200 (a) $828.79 (a) for first 10,200 square feet >10,200 to 46,500 (b) $0.049 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 46 500 (a) $2643 19 (a) for the first 46,500 square feet >46,500 to 96,500 (b) $0.038 (b) for each additional square foot, to and including 96,500 (a) $4587 19 (a) for the first 96,500 square feet >96,500 (b) $0.031 (b) for each additional square foot 'New squaze footage associated with existing R-3 Use Group or their existing accessory U Use Groups shall be charged the fee in (). When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party. the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 20% (0.20). The resulting amount wilt be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. =When plan review is,performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff, the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 68% (0.68). The resulting amount ~viq be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 'When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third party the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 52% (0.52). The resulting amount wilt be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure. 36 (b) The remaining sections of the 2000 International Building Code are hereby amended as follows: IBC SECTION 202 `Section 202. new definitions are added to read as follows. BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. ~,. CODE OFFICIAL. Where ever the term code official i~ 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. ENERGY CODE. Energy Code shall mean the International Energy Code as• adopted by this 3urisdiction. .FIRE PREVENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code, shall mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shalt mean the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction and shall be considered as part of the Plumbing Code. (See Plumbing Code.) HIGH-RISE BUILDING is a building having 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 jurisdiction. PLUMBING. For the purpose of using the biternational Plumbing Code, as adopted, shall mean. The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appiiances'and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any stnicture, in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, and public or private water supply systems. Not included in this definition are installations of chilled water piping in connection with refrigeration, process and comfort cooling; hot water piping in connection with building heating; and piping for fire protection systems. 37 For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean: All piping, fixhires, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas,.liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes m and about buildings where persons live; work, or assemble; connect the building on its_outside vnth the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply; or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property; and carry waste water or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. The installation, repair, service, maintenance, alteration, or renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances on premises where persons live, work, or assemble that supply gas, water, liquids, or any combination of these, or dispose of waste water or sewage. PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plz~mbing Code and the International Ftrel Gus Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. The term "Plumbing Code" applies to both codes as one combined code. PLUMBING SYST ~'M. 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. For the purpose of complying tivith the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean. All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble; connect the building on its outside with the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply, or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property; and carry waste water or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. RESIDENDIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. 38 IBC TABLE 302.1.1 *IBC Table 3021 1, zmder RODII%l OR AREA of 'Automotive ~arkin~ ~ara~e in other than Groarp R-3': change the corresponding "2 hours" to read as oolows. Automatic parking garage ors in other than Grou R-3~ See Section 302.3.1 *IBC Table 302.1.1, change "Storage rooms over 100 square feet" and add a ootnote "b" to read as ollotivs. Storage rooms and closets over 100 square feet Use Group B, F, Mb, S, U 1 hour or provide automatic fire- extin uig` skiing system (the smoke separation of Section 302.1.1.1 is not rectuired.) Use Group A, E All other use rg_ouns 1 hour or provide automatic fire- extin~uishing system 1 hour bMerchand~se storage areas used in codunction with wholesale or retail sales floors shall be considered as Use Group S and shall be separated in accordance with Section 302.3. ~A1S0, see Table 302.3.3, footnote b. IBC SECTI®N 302 `IBC Section 302 31 add an exception to read as follows. Exee~tion• Automotive parkins ara~es and repair aara~es shall be separated as 39 required by Section 302.3.3. See also Table 302.3.3 footnote c. For service ara es,~see Section 406.6.1. For repair ~ara~e~see also Section 406.6.2. *IBC Section .302.3.3, exception S, added to read as follows. 1. Separations specified in Table 302.3.3 are not required between like occupancies, i e. M to M, except as needed to com~~ with the fire area separation provisions of Section 903. .~ t IBC TABLE 302.3.3 *Table 302.3.3 ,footnotes b, e andf~changed to read as ollvws. b. Occupancy separation need not be provided for n~~l accessorv merchandise storage areas in connection with wholesale or retail sales of Use Group M if the 1 The building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout .., ~?~rea-i~-le ~'^^~ ^ or 2. Area is provided with an automatic fire-extinguishing system and is less than 3,000 square feet, or 3 Area is less than 1,000 square feet. e. Assembly uses accessory to Group E Occu~pancY must comply with the provisions for Group A Occupancy but do not require a separation. However, even without the separation, for the Qurpose of Section 302.3 are n~ considered separated occupancies. f. Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than 100 must comply with the provisions for Group A Occupancy but do not require a separation. However, even without the separation for the pumose of Section 302.3 are ~ considered separated occupancies. IBC SECTION 403 *IBC Section 403.1 exception #3. changed to read as follows. 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303 1, when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to accesso uses 40 including but not limited to sky boxes restaurants and similarly enclosed.areas. *IBC Section 403.2, exception #2, delete. *IBC Section 403.11: add a sentence to read as ollotivs. For egress control devices (electronic locks) see Section 1003.3.1.3.4. IBC SECTION 406 *IBC Section 406.1.1.1, add to read as ollows. 406.1.1. Privlte garage• A garage in which the garage area is under the control of one particular owner or tenant and is separated from other such garage areas assigned to other individuals. This includes but is not limited to garages associated with one- and two-family dwellings or individual garages grouped in a building associated with multi-family dwellings or other occupancies. *IBC Section 406 3 2 change definition of "Open Parking Garage" to read as follows. OPEN PARKING GARAGE. A structure with the openings as described in Section 406.3.3 1 on two or more sides and that is used e~lttsi~el~ for the parking or storage of private motor vehicles as described in Section 406.3 4 *IBC Section 406 3.4 changed to read as follows. 406.3.4 Uses.'~~~^°~+ °° ~'1°we~ . ~ ~~ b •' M_ fixed uses shall be allowed in the same building as an open parking ~ara~e subiect to the provisions of Sections 302 3 402 7 1, 406.3.13 508.3, 508.5 and_508.8. b ~ ..,,,...~ b *IBC Section 406 3 5, changed and 406.5.1 added to read as follows. 406.3.5 Area and height. Area and height of open parking garages shall be limited as set 41 forth in Chapter 5 for S-1 Occupancies and as filrther provided for in Section 302.3. 406.3,5.1 Single use. When the open Qarking gara~~e is used exclusivel for the parking or storage of private motor vehicles with no other uses in the building, the area and hei ht shall be permitted to comply with Table 406.3.5, along_with e~~~gt-fer increases allowed by Section 406.3 6. Exception: The grade-level tier may contain an office, waiting and toilet rooms having a total combined area of not more than 1,000 square feet 93 m 2 ~ Such area need not be separatedfrom the men parking_garage. In open parking garages having a spiral or sloping floor, the horizontal projection of the structure at any cross section shall not exceed the allowable area per parking tier. In the case of an open parking garage having a continuous spiral floor, each 9 feet 6 inches (2896 mm) of height, or portion thereof, shall be considered a tier. *IBC Section 406.6.1, add a second naraQrat~h to read as follows. This occupancy shall include_garages involved in servicing of motor vehicles for items such as Tube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part x~lacement and other such non-major repair. When the repair gara a is only involved in such minor repair, it need not comply with Section 406.6.2. IBC SECTION 503 *IBC Section 503.3, changed to read as follows._ -503.3 Area determination. The maximum area of a building with more than one-story shall be determined by multiplying the allowable area per the first floor (Aa), as deterniined in Section 506.1 by the number of stories as listed below ~+'''-°° °4^r~°" 1. For two story buildings, mult~ly by 2, 2. For three or more story buildings, multiply by 3; and, 3_No story shall exceed the allowable area per floor Aa~,as determined in Section 506.1 for the occupancies on that floor. Exception: Unlimited area buildings in accordance with Section 507. IBC TABLE 503 *IBC Table 503 add a footnote "b"notation with Group U b and add footnote to read as 42 ollows. bFor pnvate garages and carports see Section 406. IBC SECTION 506 *IBC Section 506.2.2. add a sentence to read as follows. In order to be considered as accessible if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10 foot wide pathway from the street or approv}d fire lane must be provided. See Fire Code Section 503.1.1 for hose lay measurement pathwayrequirements.) IBC SECTION 704 *Section 704.2, chafiged to read as follows. - - 704.2 Projections. Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balcomes and similar architectural appendages extending beyond the floor area shall conform to the material requirements of this section or Section 1406. Exterior egress balconies and exterior exit stairways shall also comply with Sections 1004.3.3 and 1005.3 6 Projections shall not extend beyond the distance determined by the following two methods, whichever results m the lesser projections• 1 A point one-third the distance to the property line from as assumed vertical plane located where unprotected pretested openings are permitted to be 25% or more r-equi~:ecl in accordance with Section 704 8 2. More than l2 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 projections located where unprotected openings are not permitted or where preteEtian-el'protected openings is are required to be less than 25% in accordance with Section 704.8 shall be of at least 1-hr fire-resistive-rated construction, Type IV construction or as required by Section 1406.3. Exception: Type V construction shall be allowed for R-3 occupancies, as applicable in Section 101.2. 43 *IBC Section 704.11.1. changed to read as (ollotivs. 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 , but in no case shall the height be less than the same hei htg as any portion of the roof within 5 feet of the property line nor less than 30 inches (762 mm). IBC SECTION 745 *IBC Section 705.1, add a second paragraph to read as follows. When dealing with Group,H uses required to be in detached buildings, each building shall be separated from other buildings, inchiding other detonable buildings, as required by Table. 415.3.2, footnote 2. See also Table 415 3 1 footnote c. Fire Walls shall not be used to alleviate .the separation requirements. *IBC Section 705.11, change the exception to read as ollotivs. Exception: For other than Hazardous exhaust ducts, penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings of {remairlder• of exception unchanged} IBC TABLE 714.2 *IBC Table 714.2, ootnote a,. changed to read as (ollotivs. eFor testing requirements, see Section 714.2.3 For fire-protected-rated lazing, see Section 714.3. IBC SECTION 715 *IBC Section 715.5.2, add exception #4 to read as follows.. 4. Tn the duct penetration of the separation between the private ara a and it's residence when constructed in accordance with Section 302.3.3, exceptions #2 and 3. 44 IBC SECTION 902 *IBC Section 9021 amend definition of "Standyipe,. Types of"under "Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follows. The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2. ~~. IBC' SECTION 903 *IBC Section 903.1.2, change to read as follows. 903.1.2 Residential systems. Unless specifically allowed by this code, residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 130 or NFPA 13R shall not be recognized for the purposes of exceptions or reductions, commonly referred to as "trade-offs", permitted by other requirements of this code. In addition, residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance v~nth NFPA 13R must include attic ~rinkler protection to be recognized for the.purposes of such trade-offs permitted other re~c uirements of this code. *IBC Sections 903.2.1.1. 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3 and 903.2.1.4. changed to read as follotivs. 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided hel for Group A-1 essts3` Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists. 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. 4. The fire area contains amulti-theater complex. 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided b orea-e~e~ala~g-a for Group A-2 ec-~t~r~ Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2) 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided t#u~eugl~re 45 an,~ar~t~auring-a for Group A-3 e~p~y Occ~ancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 mZ). 2. The .fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. ~, 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided tl~et~ghs~r-e for Group A-4 eEsy Occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1 The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more. 3 The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge. Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the main entrance and exit. IBC TABLE 903.2.4.2 *IBC Table 903.2.4.2, change "Storage rooms without dispensing" from "Extra Hazard Group 2" to "Extra Hazard Group 1." Stora a rooms without dispensing Extra Hazard Group 21 IBC SECTION 903 (cont.) *IBC Section 903.2.7, changed to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group R 1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group R-1 fire area. Exceptions: 1 Where guestrooms are not located more than tree two stories in height and the ..^ b... buildma contains less than 20 ~tiest rooms dha~`vec•'° °' ~~=--:~ a_„ ': ~: DA/.~ f~.tOP~ A Hnn /]+ ~0/l h+ !1 ~ /1 .1AY ~~.']~i~1h ~1Y0/.f~~. +A n nV~'pti11T X41+ n/. /.n[.P +~If ~' .a......b ~.,..~~.y .., ...~ ~.......... .....~ .,.~vvw .uu~ s-~iree-t13~te-a~eved--~. 2. A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 1.2 shall be 46 allowed in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group R-1 *IBC Section 903.2.8, changed to read as follows. 903.2.8 Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all builclmgs with a Group R-2 fire area where any of the followin conditions apply: 1. The R-2 is located more than two stories in height, including basements, or, 2. The building contains ~ more than 16 dwelling units; or, 3. The building contains fraternities and sororities with an occupant load of more than 10 Exception: A residential sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 1.2 shall be permitted in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group R-2. `IBC Section 903.2.10. add a second paragraph to rend as ollotivs. For high-piled combustible stora e, see also Chapter 23 of the Fire Code. For storage of aerosol products, see also Chapter 28 of the Fire Code. Those provisions shall also apply. *IBC' Section 903.2.10.3, added to read as (ollotivs. 903.2.10.3. Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. Exception: One storvseif-service stora~Le facilities that have no interior corridors, with gone-hour fire barrier wall installed between eveiy stora a compartment: *IBC Section 903.2.11.2, added to read as ollows. 903.2.11.2 Other storage. For high-piled combustible store, see also Chapter 23 of the Fire Code For storage of aeroso~roducts see also Chester 28 of the Fire Code Those provisions shall also apply. *IBC Section 903.2.12, amend 903.2.12.3 and add 903.2.11..4 and 903.2.12.5 as. ollows. 903.2.12.3 }3uildings over 55 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than_ enthouses in compliance with Section 1509. ~ ^ °^ ^°^•~~^~+'^~~ ^~'~^ ^ -N^~° that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. 47 E~.ception: '~~~~el-tewer~: delete 2. Open parking structures iii compliance with Section 406.3 delete 903.2.12.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter 23 of the Fire Code to determine if those provisions apply. 903.2.12.5 Sprat/ Booths and Rooms. New and existing-spray booths antis rya ing rooms shall be protected by an approved.automatic fire-extin uig~ shing system. *IBC Section 903.3.1, add a sentence to read as follow: Sprinkler systems not covered by these recp~uirements shall be designed and installed in accordance with approved standards. *IBC Section 903.3.1.1.1: changed to read as follows.- 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When improved by the code official, automatic ~~t~ sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such {bulk of section unchanged} because it is damp, of fire-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 ling code official. 3 Generator and transformer roomssunder the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the builduig by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having afire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. 4. (deleted) 5 (deleted) *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 stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R However, for the purposes of exceptions or reductions permitted bXother requirements of this code see Section 903.1.2. 48 *IBC Section 903.3.2, ircld a sentence to item #3 ~o read as follows. Residential sprinklers shall not be permitted innon-residential light hazard occupancies. *IBC Section 903.3 S add a second naraQraph to.read as follows. Water suppl a~ s required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the suppl requirements of the respective standards• however, every fire protection system shall be desi ned with a 10 psi safe factor. ~. *IBC Section 903.3.6, changed to read as follows. 903.3.6 Hose threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with NFPA 1963 or as otherwisey~,a,p,~proved, and shall be National Standard thread sari t,uti~'vla. ^~~+1' ~M° ~"~'^~~'" t ~'^~°-CtIYCa~. *IBC Section 903.3.7. chtenge to read as ollotivs. 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 frig code official. *IBC Section 903.=1, add a second par~raph der the exceptions to read as follows. ~rinkler 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 4S seconds. All .control valves in the sprinkler and stan~ipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tam_perin~ *IBC Section 903.6, 903.6.1 and 903.6.2 added to read as ollows. 903.G Existing buildings. The provisions of this section are intended to Qrovide a reasonable de ee of safety in existing structures not complying with the minimum requirements of this code b requiri~, installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system re ardless of the date of constniction or installation. _903.6.1 Pyroxylin plastics. All structures occupied for the manufacture or storage of articles of cellulose nitrate (~yroxylin) plastic shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. Vaults located within buildings for the stora a of raw pyroxylin 49 shall be protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system capable of dischar ing 1 66 alg Ions per mintrte per square foot (68 L/min/m 2) over the area of the vault 903.6.2 Sprat/ Booths and Rooms. New and existing_spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extin~uishin~ s sy tem. IBC SECTION 904 *IBC Section 904.1, add a sentence to read as follotivs. Automatic fire-extm~iishina systems not covered by they eference standards of this section shall be desi ned and installed in accordance with a roved standards. *IBC Section 904.11, add a sentence to read as ollows. See also Sections 904.11.5 and 904.11.6 of the Fire Code. IBC SL+'C1'ION 905 *IBC Section 905.2 changed and 905.2.1 and 905.2.2 adcled to read as ollows. 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe system shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14 Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psi air pressure with ahigh/low alarm 905.2.1 Pressure requirements Standpipe systems that are a portion of an approved sprinkler system may utilize a fire department pump in operation at the fire department connection to meet the 100 psi hydraulic calculation requirements subject to the approval of the fire chief 905.2.2 Flor~v rate requirements In all fully sprinklered buildings, except high rises the flow rate requirement of 500 gpm for the most remote standpipe and 250 gpm for additional standpipes maX be calculated utilizing a fire department pumper in operation at the system's fire department connection,_subject to the approval of the fire chief. *IBC Section 905.3.2 delete exceptions #1 and 2 'IBC Section 905.4. items #1 and #S, change to read as follotivs. 1. Tn every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level above 50 .oz below grade. Hose connections shall be located at eve floor level landing b°*••~°°^ r'^^~°, unless otherwise approved by the code official. 5 Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with atwo-wa hose connection located either {remainder of paragraph arnchunged~ *IBC Section 905 9 add a second par~aph u,~ter the exceptions to~reud as follows. ~rinkler and standpipe stem water-flow detectors shall be,~rovided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm won detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to ~mtiate a scipervisorX signal at the central- station upon tampering. IBC SECTION 907 *IBC Sections 9071 throa~Qh 907 2.9 deleted and changed to read as ollotivs. 907.1 thru 907.2.9 For alarm systems, see Section 907 of the Fire Code. *IBC Section 907.2.1 D.1.3, deleted. *IBC Sections 907.2.11 through 907.20.5, deleted and changed to read as oolows. 907.2.11 thru 907.20.5 For alarm systems see Section 907 of the Fire Code. IBC SIECTION 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 openings the construction of corridors and exit passa~eways shall also comply with these~rovisions as a smoke barrier. Exception• When the corridor or exit passageway has a positive pressure difference between it and the neiphborin~ spaces that complies with the provisions of this section only a negative pressure difference shall be required between the corridor or exit passageway and the pressurized exit enclosure of Section 909.20.5. However if the comdar or exit passageway is placed in negative pressure relative to its neiQhborin spaces, then the pressure differences between the corridor or 51 exit passaf?eway and the vestibule or pressurized exit enclosure shall comply with the provisions of this section *IBC Section 909.18.8, changed to read as ollows 909.18.8 Special inspections .for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector in accordance with this section and as directed b the Fire Chief. IBC S1;CTION 1003 *IBC Section 1003.2.12.2, exception #3, changed to read asfollo>-vs. 3 In occupancies in Gxoup I-3, F, H or in non-public portions of S, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or• other remainder of exception atnchanged} IBC Table 1003.2.2.2 IBC Table 1003.2.2.2. add the olloiving catego~ Gymnasiums/Sport Area When dedicated for spurting event only Total number of sport participants, coaches, and other accessory personnel When usable for other events, e.g. graduation ceremonies, 15 net assembly meetings, parties, etc. (includes school gyms) IBC SECTION 1003 'IBC Section 1003.3.1, changed to read as ollows. 1003.3.1. Doors. Means of egress doors shall meet the requirements of this section. Doors serving a means of egress system shall meet the' requirements of this section and. Section 1005.3 1 Where additional doors are providediand in the opinion of the Building Official could be assumed b occupants to be for egress purposes, they shall conform to the requirements of this section. , *IBC Section 1003.3.1.3.4, changed to read as ollows. 1003.3.1.3.4 Access-controlled egress doors/Electronic locking devices. Devices 52 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~rnental hospitals or Alzheimer care as further specified in Section 1003.3 1.3.4.2. 2. Locations where national security interest are presented with approval of the Construction and Fire Prevention Board. (Note. For interior locations such as elevator lobbies, access includes passage into and through the tenant space being secured to provide access to the stainvay. If access through the secured area is not desired, another exiting method such as provided a public corridor to the stairway should be utilized) 1003.3.1.3 4.1 General. Electronic locking devices installed in such a manner that the method of unrestricted exiting relies 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 1003.3 1 3 4.2. 2. For emergency situations, buildings must be provided with an automatic release mechanism as follows: a. interconnection with a smoke detection system, b interconnection with a. fire alarm system, or, c, interconnection with the water flow alarm of a sprinkler system. d. For specific provisions and exceptions, see Section 1003.3 1.3.4.3 3 Once released, the door shall swing freely as a push/pull door For specific provisions and exceptions, see Section 1003.3 1.3 4 4 4 Request to exit buttons, break glass boxes and emergency pull boxes, with their required signs, shall be installed in accordance with Sections 1003.3.1.3 4.2 and 1003.3.1.3 4.5. 5. All devices used in a fire rated/fire door situation shall be approved for such use. 1003.3.1.3.4.2 Access to exits/Manual release mechanisms. Passage through the secured door shall be provided. (Note. Under trstral circumstances, passage by individuals on the inside, going to the outside, is made available. Controls are trstrnlly installed to prevent trnatrthorized entry. Examples ofstrch installations 53 are the lobby entrance doors where exiting is by pushing the exit button.) Normal passage shall be provided with the use of an approved button installed in accordance with Section 1003.3 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 in 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 to accordance with Section 1003.3 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 such installations that must provide a mantra! override method are as follows. 1 Elevator lobbies on full floor tenants. Access to the exit stairs is controlled and the exit path is through the device and tenant space To permit access to the stairs, a mantra! override system nrerst be installed. 2. Warehouses/fnctories tivhere employees are required to enter and exit thro:rgh one point. Use of other building exits are undesired and controlled. A mantra! override system must still be installed at the controlled exits. 3. Secured systems tivhere employee ingress/egress is monitored at all secured doors. A manual override system must still be installed at each door 4 Occupancies like jetivelry stores tivhere the desire is to buzz entry and exit. Buzzing entry is acceptable. Buzzing exit mcry be used btrt a mantra! override system mtrsl still be installed 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 confiised 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 " The box shall be wired through a supervised circuit as defined in the Fire Code. 2. When approved by the Building 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 electronic device. The two-way communication 54 system shall be wired throtigft a supernsed circuit as defined in the Fire Code. 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. 1003.3.1.3.4.3 Automatic release-mechanisms. Electronic locking devices shall have automatic releasing that complies with the~,following: An approved smoke detection or fire alarm system sli~ll be installed throughout the largest area of either the entire tenant space or the entire floor in which the area served by the electronic device is located. Exceptions: 1 When the tenant space has adequate exits directly to the exterior, only the tenant space needs to have the approved smoke detection or fire alarm system. 2. When an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed throughout the required area specified by item #1, or by exception #1 above, the smoke detection or fire alarm system is not required. 2. The electronic device shall release upon the following events. A. Automatically release upon activation of the smoke detection or fire alarm system. The control devices shall remain unlocked until the system has been reset. B. 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. C. Automatically release upon loss of electrical power to the building or to the electromc device. Locking mechanisms shall not be provided with emergency backup power such as generators or batteries. D. Automatically release upon activation of a manual release mechanism as specified in Section 1003.3 1.3 4.2 and as further specified in Section 1003.3.1.3.4.5 (Note. When sec~rrity is still desired ufter the automatic release of the system, or when positive latching is necessary forfrre door installation, it is still possible to maintain~secsrrity provided the appropriate combination of devices is installed As an example, itse ofpanic hardtivare or doorknobs that provide mechanical exiting at al! tirrres, but do not function from the exterior unless electronically activated, will still provide a secured door It will provide the required mamrally exiting brit entry by card or code is not available until the system resets. No such provision can be used when passage through the device is necessary for nccess is to the exit. 55 As an era»rple, tivhen the elevator lobby is secured from the exit stairs by a f:rlt joor tenant, upon automatic activation those devices must release and access be provided through the tenant space to the stairs. A manrral locking system cannot be installed to insure security.) 1003.3.1.3.4.4 Door swing freely/Single exit motion. Doors shall swing freely when the device is released. (Note: It is req:tired that the exit motion require only one dctivity. With normal cloors, one activity is pushing the mechanical panic bar or t:rrning:the nrechantcal doorknob. With art electronic device, orte nrotior: is pushing the button, therejor•e, pushing the button and ptrshr»g a par:ic bar or turning a doorknob would be hvo activities. .~, An acceptable alternative is to :rse n ntotiorr detector (push button is still required). The rrrotion detector will release the device upon npproach and turning the doorknob is now just one activity. The push button is only necessary should the motion device fail. Another option is to trse an electronic panic bar One »rotion, pushing the bar, is for exiting brrt entry is controlled Or, trse of an electronic doorknob where exiting is ahvcrys mechanical btrt 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 cletermme. 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 in the secure position, or, 3 Whether to deny the usage of the locks. 1003.3.1.3.4.5 Request to exit buttonsBreak 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 m 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 adjacent to the button, break glass box or emergency pull box with the words "Push to Exit" or "Pull to Exit" as applicable. Sign lettering shall be white on a red background and at least one (1) inch (25 mm) in 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: iYhen buzzing someone out, holding dotivn the button is acceptable; however, the manrral 56 release device installed at the door, even those regtrirecl in the occupancy using buzzing, shall not require constant holding dotivn to exit.) 5 Time Delay: Exit devices shall not posses a time delay option. *IBC Section 1003.3.1.8.2 delete *IBC Section 1003.3.1.8.4. change exception #2 to read as ollows. .w 2. This section shall not apply to doors arranged in accordance with Section 403 11 or approved access-controlled doors of Section 1003.3.1.3.4 ZBC SECTION 1004 *IBC Section 1004.3.2.1, add an exception #5 to read as ollows. 5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and_ceilin~s need not be of fire- resistive construction within office spaces of a sin leg_ tenant when the space is equtpped with an approved automatic smoke-detection system within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a s stem i~rovided. IBC T~,.BLE 1004.3.2.1 *IBC Tttble 1004.3.2.1 add a footnote "d" in the title and aver the table us follows. With sprinkler s stem` a d. Corridors of Group B Occupancies need not be offire-resistive construction when the entire story in which the space is located is eeluipped with an automatic_sprinkler s +Lstemthroughout and an automatic smoke detection system installed within the corridor. *IBC Section 1004.3.2.5, change to read as ollows.. 1004.3.2.5 Corridor continuity. r +ted Corridors shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit. 'Corridors shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. 57 {exceptions #1 and 2 unchanged, exception #3 added to read as follows } 3. When the corridor is not required to befire-resistance-rated it 2s permitted to pass through oven off ce/business spaces provided the exit path is clearly marked through to off ce/business area to tliepoint of exit IBC SECTION 1005 *IBC Section 1005.2.1 than end to 7•ead as follows 1005.2.1 Minimum number of exits. Every flgor area shall be provided with the minimum number of approved independent exits as required by Table I005.2.I based on the occupant load, except as modified in Section -1°°^~o-~-'~=1005.2.2. Foz the purposes of this chapter, occupied roofs shall (remainder of section unchanged} IBC SECTION 1009 'IBC Section 1009.1 change last sentence of paragraph to read as follows Such opening shall open directly into a public street, public alley, yard or exit court. IBC SEC'T'ION 1101 *IBC Section 1101.2 add an exception to read as ~ollotivs. rception: Buildin s regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans including any variances or waivers anted by the State shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. IBC SECTION 1102 *IBC Section 1102, add a de inition o "Primary Function" to read as follows PRIMARY FUNCTION. With respect to an alteration of a building or facility the primary function is a ma'or activity for which the facility is intended Areas that contain a primary 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 areas in which the activities of the public accommodation commercial facility or other private entity using the facili, t~ are carried out 58 IBC SECTION 1106 *IBC Section 1106 7 added to read as ollows. 1106 7 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The required number of accessible maces and van accessible spaces as specified in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, including_any variances thereto, shall take precedent this section. N IBC SECTION 1107 *IBC Section 1107 4 add an exc_ption #2 to read as follotivs. 2 Group E residential in-home care with not more than 12 children need not be accessible. IBC SECTION 1108 *IBC Section IlOS 2 1 chanl;ed to read as follows. 1108.2.1 YTniscx 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 o~ or female water closets are ~~ired rop vided• In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets {remainder of section arnchanged} IBC SECTION 1204 *IBC Section 1204 4 changed to read as follows. 1204.4 Stairway illumination. Stairways within dwelling units ~hall~e~~e~ided ~ and exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an illumination level at all points on tread runs of not less than lfoot-candle (11 lux). Stairs in other occupancies shall be governed by Chapter 10 IBC SECTION 1209 *IBC Section 1209.2 exce tion #2 than ed to read as oolows. 59 2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closet provided that walls around urinals comply with the minimum surrounding material specified by Section 419.3 of the Plumbing Code IBC SECTION 1403 *IBC Section 1403.3, chunged to read as follows. 1403.3 Vapor retarder. An-app~~~~+e,.;;;,..,,,,,,.~ri.~ ~_~_~a...,r„~.,.e+.,~a__ ~,, » ~,~ ......al_3__L =.C .._ ~ r. ..w_ .. per: Zn all framed walls, floors and roof/ceilinn~gis comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder when installed shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture. Vapor retarders shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 96. (delete the exceptions) IBC SECTION 1405 *IBC Section 1405.2, add a secondpara~ph to read as follotivs. All wood or other products exposed to the weather shall be painted or treated with an approved treatment, or shall posses a natural or inherent~rotection method. IBC TABLE 1505.1 'IBC Table 1 SOS.1, replace~ootnote b and c with the following b. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating_required b~this table. c. Non-classified roof coverings shall be~ermitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sg.ft. of urojected roof area. When exceeding 120 sg.ft of projected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non- combustibleroof coverings. IBC SECTION 1505 *IBC Section 1 SOS. 7, delete. 60 IBC SECTION 1510 *IBC Section 1510.1.1 added to read asfoldows. .1510.1.1 Permit required. Roofing shall"not occur, nor shall replacement roofing Ue applied without first obtaimn~ a permit when reouired b~Section 106. *IBC Section 1510.3, add an item.#4 to read as follotivs. 4. It has not been demonstrated that the roof str~chtre is sufficient to sustain the weight of the additional dead load of the new roofing. *IBC Sections 1510.7. 1510.8 and 1510.9 added to read as follotivs. 1510.'1 Maintain existingprovisions. When reroofing, or repairing existing roofing. the installer is required to insure the following_items are maintained. • 1 Existing roof drains and drainage systems are maintained clear an unobstructed. When in the opinion of the Building Official the existing drainage svstem appears inadequate the svstem shall be re-evaluated and when necessary required to comply with the provisions for new construction. 2. Fire-retardant requirements are maintained. 1.510.8 Attic mace. Construction of a sloped or flat roof over an existing roof in a manner that creates an attic or a concealed space .shall require the removal of any existing roofing material from the new1Y 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 coMete. IBC SECTION 1610 *IBC Section 1610 2 add a paragraph to read as ollows. Wood retaining_walls exceeding four ~) feet in hei hg t 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 106 2 item #5 for retaining walls in succession. 61 .- IBC SECTION 1612 *IBC Section 1612.1. changed to read as follows. 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in other City ordinances c°~^~1-~, all new construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and stnictures, 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 m accordance with.a~plicable provisions adopted by the Department of En~ineermg: At the discretion of the Director of Engineering, or his authorized representative anX or all of the provisions of this section maybe used. *IBC Section 1612.3, delete. IBC SECTION 1702 *IBC Section 1702, delete the de rnition of "Approved Fabricator." IBC SECTION 1704 *I13C Section 1704.1.1. delete. *IBC Section 1704.14. changed to read as follows. 1704.14 Special inspections for smoke control. Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector in accordance with this section and as directed by the Fire Chief. II3C 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 building foundation than one horizontal foot at finish grade for every vertical foot of swimmingpool depth. Exception: Systems desl ned by an engineer registered in the State of Texas. 62 IBC SECTION I80~ *1'BC Section 1805 4 2 add exception #2 to read as follows to read as follows. 2 In soils considered adequate as deterniined by the Building Off cial, for structures of standard constniction in which enaineerin~ design is not used, Figure No. 1805 4 2{acv be accepted as an alternate foundation design for the occupancies and conditions specified. a FIGURE N0.1805.4.2(a) *Figz~re No. 1805.4.2L) is added as follows. 63 ~IGUR.E IoTO. ].805.4.2(a) A H U H Pao T~ sa auras o .o•.• •~'.o• v ~ ~~+ ~ e ^ • ~ 6 :~ o• o .,, . .-1 ti o -;lam • •r;i D 1 I .. off` ... ,o • o •.•a; ~. a ~'~ -~ Y+ ~ o N a H •~ LI N td ~ O 1~ ~ ~ ~o o .aa~i a~ ~ .!] C> ~ O ~ IFd N u ~ ~ O O 3 ~ •--. to l 1 w u ~ ~ ~ N V ~ ~ ~ .~ '~t # \t N ~ ~ rl t .l ~7 •ri +~ ~ 3 N r-1 cd t'+ O p;• M ..•., ~. b ' a • , ~~ ~~ o ;_~ _ Thos paq~n~s~:pun o~u~ u~m11Q u~m f , H a H w T ~~ sa auras T~ s8 auras i i p• .. .. ., .. •.: ~..........~b~ `.. :,~ i-. ~ ~ '~ o N ,. 0 a ~+ w c ~ ~ • O~ O U J-1 3-1 N W O ~ ~N y ~ 3.1 G"+ c ~ a a ~~ 3 ` ~' ~ O H •U O a i ~Q ~.~ 3 • ~ U N O b ~ ~ N H yy CJ•D •El V H '~r' ~ ~t O y.l a.l 0 ,n at1 ao O .U .1./ IFI N O O~ v N ~ a ~ r ' ~ », ~~~ •. A . ' ~ ~ • . • • • ` . i 1 . ~ • • , ~ ~ ~ ' .P 1 O ' , O • c1 .1 ~, O•~P~ '. O~ ~ 00 64 F~GU12E NO. x805.4.2(a) (cont.) .~ .~ ~ yy ~ N ~i~ ~ H A H ~ `4: V ~ - ~t ~. 00 ~ . ' • ' • ` ~ o '` ~~ 'O . , ~ .~ . i • d~ ~!• ~ ~ ~ a w Y Cl ~ vat c d ~ ~ •~~ u, r w u N O O d o7 J-1 U N ~ U O. ~ ~ 3 G ~~ p ° o ~. ,u oo a O u ~~ ~ ~ o ~ ~ •n d a U H v N d' ~ 1+ C N ~ ~ ~ l i ~~ ~ ~~ , , ~~ z H H O w 0 H 0 n .. ~ ~' :. ~A l~D~ l ~ y- •. .- - :. • ~ . n r t.• ;; ~ .•~ ~ • ~ N S ,~ ~ - : o ~ v o a i~ ~ 3 m ~ w N ~ ~ ~ N iu ~a ~ ' y ~ ~ . M }+ z O~ Ol ,,C O CJ b Cl OS 1-t ~t.{ O .p $ o ,~ ur+ ~•a ~ O ^~ b .~~ a'Oi •~ a~'i .o ,y.1 1~+ P. H o ~ •d ~ q ~ nxta „g cd u N 5~.1 'rl ~ N O ~.I~a: ~ iv ~ ~ a~i ~ a `~Q ~Ci . •a--~---~ ~ o ...- o ~ 1 H H H ~~ cd ~~ W° :~ w ~° u .D .t7~ 0 V b0 .~ u 0 O z 65 IBC SECTION 2308 ~~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 toapply to buildings that are otherwise outside the limitations ofthis section provided that: l~The resultm design will comply with the requirements specified in Chapter 16 _?.. The load limitations of various elements ofthis section are not exceeded, and. 3. The portions ofthis section which will appl~y are identified by an engineer in the construction documents. *IBC Section 2308.9 21 add a sentence to read as follotivs. Plates shall be a nominal 2 inches in depth (38 mm~ and have a width at least equal to the width o.f the studs. - - - IBC SECTION 2901 'IBC Section 2901.1, add a sentence to read as follotivs. The provisions ofthis Chapter are meant to work m coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Code Official shall determine which provision applies. IBC SECTION 2902 *IBC Section 2902.1, changed and 2902.1.1 and 2902.1.2 added to read as follotivs. 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. Assembl Occupancies• At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location Water closets shall be provided for the public in the same number as specified in item #2 for employees. Exception A dnnkin~ fountain need not be provided in a drinking, or dining establishment, 66 2. Groups A, B, F, H I, M and S Occupancies. Buildi ~s or portions thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 2902.2. 3. Group E Occupancies. Shall be provided with fixhires as shown in Table 2902.1. 4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1. It is recommended but not recduired that the minimum number of fixhues provided also comply with the number shown in Table 2902.1 Types of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The mtmber of occupants shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 2902.1.1 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209. 2_902.1.2 Unisex toilet and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within unisex toilet and bathing rooms complying with Chester 11 are permitted to be included m determining the minimum regusred number of fixtures for assemblesand mercantile occupancies. IBC SECTION 3001 *IBC Section 3001.5, added to read as follotivs•. 3001.5 General. The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of each elevator dumbwaiter escalator or moving 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 31091 add a second third and fourth paragraph to read as follows. The purpose of this section is to provide a hi hg`er degree of protection against potential drowning, especially ainon~ children through the use of safety barriers. It is not intended as a substitute for adult supervision of children in Qool areas or adult responsibility for supervision of access to such areas. The city recommends that all persons be taught how to swim. 67 The provisions of this section maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions _of this cit but inte retation authors shall be retained b the Buildin Official. *lBC Section 3109.2. udd new defrnitions to read as follotivs Barrier means a fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof, which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to a swimming pool. N Swimming Pool, Indoor. A swirruning pool which is totally contained within a structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of skid structure. Swimming Pool, Outdoor. Any swinuning pool which is not an indoor pool. *IBC Section 3109.3, changed to Yead a~ollows. 3109.3 Public and Esistin~ 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 in effect when the pool was constructed as follows. a. 12-4-98 to 7-1-01, see 1997 UBC, Appendix Chapter 4 with amendments - Ord 13625 b. 7-1-01 to present, see TBC Chapter 31 and IRC Appendix Chapter G with amendments -Ord (----). 2. For pools owned, controlled, or maintained by the owner of a multiunit rental complex or by a property owners association, see the appropriate state law, Chapter 214, Local Government Code, Subchapter C, "Swimming Pool' Enclosures", and Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757, "Pool Yard Enclosures", which are both adopted herein by reference. 3 For public pools, see the appropriate state law, Texas Department of Health Standards for Public Swimming PooUSpa, Sections 265 181 through 265.207, which is adopted herein by reference. (Note: Only the applicable sections relating to pool enclosures, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code or Pltunbing 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. 68 3109.3.1 D••~D~z~g pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet (1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Such bazrier 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 topograplucal barriers such as lakes, rivers, retaining walls,~impenetrable hedges, and inaccessible inclines may be substituted as part of the barrier 3109.3.2 Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-inch (102 inim) diameter sphere. 3109.3.3 The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self- latching gates. All gates or doors opening through such barriers shall be equipped with a device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use, except that the door of any dwelling or dwelling unit which forms a part of the barrier 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 in actual use. q'emporary access through a barrier may be permitted during constriietkon if a temporary barrier 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 I/xemptions. The following are exempt from the barrier requirements of this sub-section. 1 Indoor swimming pools. 2. Outdoor swimming pools less than twenty-four (24) inches in depth. 3 Outdoor swimming pools where the pool decking or pool top is at least forty-six (46) inches higher than adjoining 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 private golf course of other restricted access area where the erection of barriers is prohibited by deed restrictions. 5 Portable spas or portable hot tubs with safety covers of a type approved by the Building Official. 69 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 barrier, or the necessity thereof, provided the protection as sought hereunder is nottireduced thereby The Building OfFcial may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or stnictures is not less than the protection afforded by the barrier described in this division. `IBC Section 3109.4.1. add exceptions to read as ollows. .~, Exceptions: 1 The side of an outdoor swimming pool facing a private golf course of other restricted access area where the election of barriers is prohibited by deed restrictions need not have a barrier on that side. 2. Natural topographical barriers such as lakes, rivers, retaining walls, impenetrable hedges, and inaccessible inclines maybe substituted as part of the barrier *IBC Section 3109.4.1.3 add an exc~tion to read as ollotivs. " • . 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 3109.4.1.5, chafe to read as follows. 3109.4.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a ~-51.2 inch square (3~ 32 mm square) unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openuigs to no more than 1 75 inches (44 mm). IBC SECTION 3202 *IBC Section 3201.1~add a sentence to read as ollows. Encroachments shall require an executed agreement as required by Division II or Division III of this Cha ter. *IBC Section 3201.4, changed to read as follows. 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 exc_ ept a.5 permitted by Section 1101 of the Plumbing Code. 70 IBC SECTION 3202 *IBC Section 3202.2 add an exception to read as ollows. Exception: Doors authorized with an encroachment agreement approved by City Council may project into the public right-of--way *IBC Section 3202.4. delete. N *IBC Chapter 32. Divisions II and 111 added to read as follotivs. Division II Encroachment of Public Property TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENTS 3203 Ge~ieral. No person, firni, or corporation shall use or occupy a public street, alley, or sidewalk without first complying with the requirements of this chapter Exceptions: 1 Use of public property for work that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Building, F,lectrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential or Sign Codes. 2. Entire street widths may be approved for closure by the Director of Transportation and Public Works, provided the length of time does not exceed one 8- hour day For this purpose, no encroachment is required under this chapter Temporary encroachments may be used to permit the temporary use of public property for other purposes besides construction or demolition. The Department of Transportation/Public Works in 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 City 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 famished by the Building Official. The fornis 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 71 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 liability which can be imposed upon the City under State law Each such insurance policy shall~rovide that it cannot be canceled or amended without at least ten (10) days advance written notice to the City Insurance shall be maintained for the length of encroaclunent. , 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 pernlit 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 $40 00 per day up to and including the third day; 2. If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be one cent ($.Ol) per square foot of sidewalk or alley space and two cents {$.02) per square foot of street space used with a minimum fee of $120 00-per permit. If the length of time is underestimated, anadditional 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 Off cial 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 32042.4 per permit will be kept. 72 3206 Inspections. An inspection must be obtained-after all barricades, fences, railings and other forms of pedestrian and vehicular protection are in 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 listed in this sectionb• Areas larger than those specified herein will require City Council approval before the Agreement can be executed. 3207.1 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 .construction or demolition period for work space and for storage of materials and equipment. Such area shall be based upon the actual need of the builder, with due consideration being given to public inconvenience. 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 dire trucks, garbage trucks or for access to public utilities or other buildings on the .alley 3 Any portion of a public sidewalk adjoining 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 Aemolition. 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 materials shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material 73 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 in 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 in compliance with the provisions of #his chapter shall project into public property Exceptions: 1 Gratings over openings in public property which have openings not exceeding 7/16 inch and are designed to withstand loads in 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 it 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 74 encroachment. 3210.5 Fee. Along with the Consent Agreements the applicant shall pay a non- 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 projecting mto public property are to be considered a permanent occupancy of public property 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 in size, removed or requires stnictural repair IBC SECTIOlY 3305 *IBC Section 3305.1, than ed to read as follows. 3305.1 Facilities i-ecluired. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for occupants and customers during construction, remodeling or demolition activities in 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 3306.1, add a second Para ra h to read as ollows. 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 in Section 3306.6 75 *IBC Section 3306 2 add second paragraph to read as follows When atithorization 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 oppo~te side of the street." WARNING ~ "No Parking or Standing of Vehicles." *IBC Chapter 34, change title to read us follows. Chapter 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES Division.I - Gener~-1 IBC SECTION 3401 'IBC Section 3401.1, change to read as oolows. 3401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing strictures as well as prescribe retroactive provisions as required in Divisions II through IV. Re ardless of the date of constriction. buildings and struchues shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions required at the date of construction except that buildings shall as a minimum, comply with the provisions expressed in this chapter. Exceution: When~ermitted by the code official, buildings and struchires maybe allowed to use provisions of more modern codes in lieu of maintaining the provisions required at the date of construction. IBC SECTION 3402 *IBC Section 3402.4. change to read as ollotivs: 76 3402.4 Stairways. An alteration or the replacement of an existing stairway in an existing stntcture shall not be required to comply with the requirements of a new stairway as outlined in Section 1003.3.3 in the following conditions. 1. where, in the opinion of the Buildm~ Official, the existing space and construction will not allow a~ reduction in pitch or slope nor will it create a hazardous situation, or, 2. there is not a change of occupancy.. IBC SECTION 3403 *IBC Section 3403.1.3 change to read as ollows. 3403.1.3 Replacement 1?~ew fire escapes. Replacement New fire escapes for existing buildings shall be permitted only where extenor stairs cannot be utilized due to Iot lines limiting stair size or due to the sidewalks, alleys or roads at grade level. Replacement New fire escapes shall not incorporate ladders or access by windows. IBC SECTION 3405 *IBC Section 3405.2 change to read as ollows. 3405.2 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. IBC SECTION 3408 *IBC Section 34081 • add an exception #2 to read as ollows. 2 BuildmQS regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans, including any variances or waivers,g~ranted by the State, shall be deemed to be m compliance with the requirements of this section.. IBC SECTION 3409 *IBC Section 3409.2 change to read as ollows. 3409.2 Applicability. Any structure older or that becomes older, than 50 years in which there is work . . (remainder of section unchanged} . . 77 *IBC Chapter 34 Division II added to-read as ollows Chapter 34 Division II -All Structures 3410 Scope. The provisions of this division shall apply to all existing buildings. These provisions maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions of this citybut interpretation authority shall be retained•by the building official. 3410.1 Certificate of Occupancy. Those prerzuses not posting a Certificate of Occupancy shall be required to comply with Section 109 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. 3410.2 Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors. Regardless of the date of occupancy, approved fire alarms/smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with the following sections. 1 As required by Sections 907 3, 907 23 and.907.24 of the Fire Code. 2 Smoke detectors in dwelling units, congregate residences, hotel or lodging house guest rooms, or similar residential uses of R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with the ordinance under which they were constructed, or in accordance with Section. 3425, whichever is more restrictive. 3410.3 Fire-suppression systems. Fire suppressions systems shall be installed as required by Section 903 6, 3418.3 and 3423 3410.4 Swimming Pool Barriers. 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 in effect when the pool was constructed as follows. c. 12-4-98 to 7-1-01, see 1997 UBC, Appendix Chapter 4 with amendments - Ord 13625 d. 7-1-01 to present, see IBC Chapter 31 and IRC Appendix Chapter G with amendments -Ord (----). 2. For pools owned, controlled, or maintained by the owner of a multiunit rental complex or by a property owners association, see the appropriate state law, Chapter 214, Local Government Code, Subchapter C, "Swimming Pool 78 Enclosures", and Subtitle A, Title 9, Health aril 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 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 3111 Minimum Building Standards Code. As provided for in Section 7-67, and as further detailed in Sections 7-87, 7-88, 7-89, 7-90 and 7-91 of the City Code, which is more specifically known as the Minimum Building Standards Code, those provisions setting minimum standards that relate to Building Code items for buildings and structures shall be considered as part of this code. Enforcement of these sections maybe performed by other departments or divisions of the City of Fort Worth. However, as provisions of this code, final interpretation, appeals of interpretation, requests for variances, etc. shall be handled as described in this code. 312 (No requirements.) 79 *IBC Chapter 34 Division III, added to read as ollows. Chapter 34 Division III-LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS SECTION 3413 -SCOPE These provisions apply to all existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter, each having floors used for.~uman 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 v~nth Section 3418.1 10. 2. Open parking garages incompliance with Section 406.3 SECTION 3414 -GENERAL L•'xisting high-rise buildings as specified in Section 3413 shall be m.odi#`ied to conform with not less than the minrmum provisions specified in Table 34-A and as fiirther enumerated within this division. The provisions of this division shall not be construed to allow the elimination of fire- protection systems or a reduction in the level of fire safety provided in buildings constructed in conformance with previously adopted codes. SECTION 3415 -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 within 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 it 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 3416 -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 80 division 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 it can be shown that such requirements are not physically possible or practical and that a practical alternative cannot be provided. SECTION 3417 -APPEALS BOARD ~. Appeals of the determinations of the building official m applying the provisions of this code may be made by an appeal directed to the board of appeals as established by Section 105 of this code. SECTION 3418 -SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND ALTERNATES 3418.1 Specific Provisions. The following provisions shall apply when required by Table 34-A. 3418.1.1 Type of construction. (No requirements.) 3418.1.2 Automatic sprinklers. (No requirements.) 3418.1.3 Fire department communication system. A communication system acceptable to the fire department shall be installed within the existing high- rise building to permit emergency communication between fire- suppression personnel. 3418.1.4 Single-station smoke detectors. Single-station smoke detectors shall be installed within all dwelling units 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 corridor 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 within 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 unit, hotel suite or guest room in which it is located. Such detectors may be battery operated. 3418.1.5 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. 81 3418.1.6 Occupant voice notification system. Ari 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 inay be 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 in 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 override the fire alarm signal, but the firs alarm shall not terminate in less than three minutes. 3418.1.7 Vertical shaft enclosures. Openings through two or more floors, except .mezzanine floors, that contain a stairway or elevator, shall tie provided with vertical shaft enclosure protection as specified herein. Such floor openings, when not enclosed by existing ;shaft enclosure constniction, shall be protected by one-hour fire-resistive-rated shaft enclosure construction. For floor openings that are enclosed by existing shaft enclosure construction having file-resistive capabilities similar to wood lath and plaster in good condition, 1/2-inch (12.7 mm} gypsum wallboard or approved 1/4-inch-thick (6 4 min) 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 in a closed position Openings tluough two or more floors for other than stairways or elevators, such as openings 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 constniction are permitted without a shaft enclosure, provided the•floor openings are effectively firestopped at each floor level. 3418.1.8 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 in the Building Code, unless the building is protected throughout by a sprinkler system. 3418.1.9 Manual shutoff of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems shall be equipped with manual 82 shutoff controls installed at an approved location when required by the fire department. 3418.1.10 Automatic elevator recall system. Elevators shall be equipped with an approved automatic recall system as required by Section 3003.2. 3418.1.11 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 FLOUR THIS LEVEL. Stairway doors maybe locked, sub~.ect 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 contimiously shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in each required stairway 3418.1.12 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 complying with the requirements for pressurized enclosures. 2. Stair shaft enclosures pressurized as required for mechanically operated pressunzed enclosures to a minimum of 0 15-inch water column (37 Pa) and a maximum of 0.50-inch water column (124 Pa). 3418.1.13 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 squaze feet (0.28 m2) per elevator. Exception: tiVhere energy conservation or hoistway pressurization requires that the vents be normally closed, automatic venting by actuation of an elevator lobby detector or power failure may be accepted. 3418.1.14 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 1N FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR-USE EXIT STAIRS, or similar verbiage approved by the building official. EXCEPTION: Sign may be omitted at the main entrance floor-level call station. 83 • 3418.1.15 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 constntct the second stairway as required by this subsection, provided the fire escape ~- complies with all of the provisions of Section 3421 4 and the following: Access from a corridor shall not be through an intervening room, nor shall access to the fire escape be secured in an area that cannot be freely accessed by any occupant on that floor 3418.I.I6 Corridor consti•ttction. Corridors serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall have walls and ceilings of not less than one-hour f}re-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. 3418.1 17 Corridor openings. Openings in corridor 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 in accordance with Section 715, or by equivalent protection in Nett 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 corridors, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the wall area of the room common to the corridor maybe tempered glass installed in metal or solid wood frames. The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with the HVAC system to shut off any central HVAC unit in any area where a fire is detected and shall be installed in accordance with the Fire Code. 3418.1.18 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 spring hinges are used as the closing device, not less than two such hinges shall be installed on each door leaf. 3418.1.19 Corridor dead ends. The length of dead-end corridors serving an occupant load of more than 30 shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet. 3418.1.20 Interior finish. The interior finish in corndors, exit stairways and extensions thereof shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 8 of this code and the Fire Code. . 3418.1.21 Exit stairway illumination. When the building is occupied, exit stairvays shall be illuminated with lights having an intensity of not less than 1 footcandle (10.81x) at 84 the door level. Such lighting shall ~be equipped with an independent alternate.source of power such as a battery pack or on-site generator 3418.1.22 Corridor illumination. When the building is occupied, comdors shall be illuminated with lights having •an intensity of not less than 1 footcandle (10.81x) at the floor 1'evel. Such lighfmg shall be equipped with an independent alternate source of power such as a battery pack or on-site generator 3418.1.23 )exit stainvay 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. , 3418.1.24 Exit signs. Illuminated exit signs shall be provided in all means of egress and located in such a manner as to cleazly 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. 3418.1.25 Emergency plan. The management for all buildings shall establish and maintain a written 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 written criteria and guidelines on which all plans shall be based. 3418.1.2b Posting of emergency plan and exit plans. Copies of the emergency plan and exiting plans (including elevator and stairway placarding) shall be posted in accordance with Section 404 of the Fire Code in locations approved by the chief. 3418.1.27 Fire drills. The management of all buildings shall conduct fire drills for their staff and employees in accordance with Section 404 of the Fire Code. The fire department must be advised of such drills at Teast 24 hours in advance. A written record of each drill shall be maintained in the building management office and made available to the fire department for review 3418.2 Sprinkler Alternatives. The requirements of Table 34-A may be modified as specified by the following for existing high-rise buildings of Type I, II-F.R., II One-hour, III One-hour, IV or V One-hour constriction 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. 85 Item 7-Vertical shaft enclosures maybe of nonrated construction for required exit stairway enclosures. Vertical shaft enclosures of openings in floors provided for elevators, escalators and supplemental stairways shall not be required, provided such openings are protected by an approved curtain board and water curtain sprinkler system. Item 8-Protection of openings in vertical shaft enclosures may be 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 corridor constniction need not~be altered. Item 17-Door openings into corridors may be protected by assemblies other than those specified in Section 3418 1, provided an effective smoke barrier is maintained. Closing and latching hardware shall be provided. Protection of duct penetrations is not required. Item 19-The length of existing corridor 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 in means of egress maybe reduced by one classification but shall not be less than Class III. 34A8.3 Basements. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in basements or stories exceeding 1,500 square feet in area and not having a minimum of 20 square feet of opening entirely above the adjoining ground level in each SO lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a t'ninimum clear dimension of 30 inches. If any portion of a basement is located more than 75 feet from required openings, the basement shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout. 86 Table 34-A Occupancy Classification and Usel ITEMS REQUIRED - Residential All others 1. Automatic sprinklers in buildings of Type II N, [[ N or V ICI construction See Section 3418.1.1 2. Automatic sprinklers in corridors, stairways, elevator lobbies, public assembly areas, kitchens and at doors o nin to corridors. See Section 3418.1.2 "" -"- 3. Fire departrent communication system or radios. See Sectl«n 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 .5 ~ R R 6. Occupant voice notification system. See Section 3418.1.6 R R 7 Vertical shaft enclosure walls of one-hour fire resistance. See Section 3418.1.7 R R 8. Protection of openings in vertical shaft enclosures by 20-minute-rated assemblies. See Section 3418.1.8 R R 9. Manual shutoff of IiVAC systems. See Section 3418.1.9 R R 10. Automatic elevator recall system. See Section 3418.1.10 •• R R 11. Unlocked stairway doors every fifth floor. See Section 3418.1.11 R NR* 12. Stair shag ventilation. See section 3418.1.12 R R l3. Elevator shaft ventilation. See Section 3418.1.13 R R 14. Posting of elevators as not intended for exiting purposes. See Section 3418.1 l4 R R I5. Minimum of nvo exit stairways. See Section 3418.1.15 R R 16. Corridor wall construction. See Section 3418.1.16 R R l7 Protected corridor openings with 20-minute-rated assemblies or 1 314-inch (44 mm) solid-wood door See Section 34.18.1 17 R NR 18. Corridor doors equipped w4thsclf-closing devices. Sec Section 3418.1.18 R NR 19. Corridor dead ends limited to 20 feet (6096 mm) maximum. See Section 3418:1 19 R NR 20. Interior finish controlled in corridors, exit stairways and extensions 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 exit signs. Sea Section 3418.1.23 R R 24. Exit signs. See Section 3418.1.24 R R 2i. Emergency planning. See Section 3418.1.25 R R 26. Posting of emergency instructions. Sec Section 3418.1.26 R R 27 Fire drills. See Section 3418.1.27 R R ~ R-Provisions arc required. NR-Provisions are not required. • Required if any floor surface used for human occupancy exceeds 149' above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access. $7 *IBC Chapter 341 Division IV added to read as follows Chapter 34 Division IV-LIFE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS OTHER THAN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS SECTION 3420 -GENERAL .~ 3420.1 Purpose. The purpose of this division is to provide a reasonable degree of .safety to persons occupying 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-rise occupancies regulated by ' Chapter 34, Division III, and Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, except that Group ~, Division 3 Occupancies shall comply with Section 3410 and 3411 3420.2 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. 3420.3 Alternate Materials and Methods. Alternate materials and methods may be used, provided such materials or methods comply with the spirit and intent of this chapter The Building Official may modify any of the provisions of this division in conformance with Section 3416 of this code. SECTION 3421-EXITS 3421.1 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 maybe an exterior fire escape complying with Section 3421 4 Exception: In all occupancies, second stories with an occupant load of 10 or less may have one means of egress. 3421.2 Stair Construction. All required stairs shall have a minimum run of 9 inches (229 mm) and a maximum rise 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 in the direction of travel shall be provided at each point of access to the stairway. 88 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 constriction, provided the exterior stairs are constructed of wood not less than 2-inch (51 mm) nominal thickness. 3421.3 Corridors. Corridors of Grpups 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 constniction as requi~;ed by this code. Existing walls surfaced with wood lath and plaster in good condition or 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or openings with fixed wired glass set in steel frames are permitted for corridor walls and ceilings and occupancy separations when approved. Doors opening into such corridors 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 3/8-inch-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 comclors 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 (I2.7 mm) gypstun wallboard or equivalent material on the room side. Exceptions: 1 Existing corridor walls, ceilings and opening protection not in compliance with the above may be continued when such buildings art 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 may be non-protected except that doorway openings shall have self-closing doors. The fire alarm system shall be interfaced with the HVAC unit in airy area where a fire is detected and shall be installed in accordance with the Fire Code. 3421.4 Fire Escapes. 1 Existing fire escapes that, in 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: 89 Access from a corridor shall not be through an intervening room. Atl 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 operable 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 tie 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) m 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) in width with no floor opening other than the stairway opening greater than 5/8 inch (16 mm) in width. Stairway openings in such balconies shall not be less than 22 inches by 44 inches (599 mm by l 118 mm). The bahistrade 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 stories in 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 Ieast 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 constricted. 9U Fire escapes shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times and maintained in good working order 3421.5 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 3422 -ENCLOSURE OF VERTICAL SkIAFTS Interior vertical shafts, inclt~dmg but not limited to stairways, elevator hoist~vays, service and utility shafts, shall be enclosed by a minimum of one-hotir 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 stories by one-hour fire-resistive construction or approved wired glass set in steel frames. In addition, all exit corridors shall be sprinlclered and the openings between the corridor and occupant space shall have at least one sprinkler head above the openings on the tenant side. The sprinkler system may be 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 3423 -BASEMENT ACCESS OR SPRINKLER PROTECTION An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in basements or stories exceeding 1,500 square feet (139.3 m2) in azea and not having a minimum of 20 square feet (1.86 m2) of opening entirely above the adjoining 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 91 throughout. SECTION 3424 -STANDPIPES Any buildings over four stories in height shall be provided with an approved Class I or Class III standpipe system. SECTION 3425 - SIYXOKE DETECTORS 3425.1 General. Dwelling units, . fongregate residences, hotel or lodging house guest rooms, or similar residential uses of R-l, R-2, R-3 or R-4 occupancies, that are used for sleeping purposes shall be provided v~nth smoke detectors maintained in operable condition.. Detectors shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's instructions and as further specified in this section, in 3410.2, in the Minimum Building Standards Code and in the Fire Code. 3425.2 Potiver Source. Smoke detectors may be battery operated or may receive their primary power from the building wiricig when such wiring is served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without disconnecting switches otherthan those required for overcurrent protection. 3425.3 Location Svithin Dtivelling Units. In dwelling units,.detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway Detectors shall also be installed in the basements of dwelling units having stairways that open from the basement into the dwelling. Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located. 3425.4 Location in Efficiency Dwelling Units and Hotels. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel suites and in hotel sleeping rooms, detectors shall be located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or hotel sleeping room. When sleeping rooms within an efficiency dwelling unit or hotel suite are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway When actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping room in which it is located. SECTION 3426 -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. 92 `Chapter 36, added to read asf Ilotivs Chapter 36 Docks, Piers and Boathouses 3601 Permit Required. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, or move any dock, pier, boathouse or combination to any body of water within the corporate limits of Fort Worth, that is under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Worth, without complying ,. with the provisions of this chapter f Each application for a permit, together with plans for a dock, pier, boathouse, or any combination thereof shall be submitted as specified in Chapter 1 of this code. Where such structures are constructed on Lake Worth or any body of water subject to the jurisdiction 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 in Chapter 16 of this Code. The minimum live load shall be 40 psf. Piles shall conform to Chapter 18 of this Code. 3604 - Doclc and Pier Construction 3604.1 General. Docks and piers shall meet or exceed the minimtun requirements for construction as follows. 3604.1.1 Piles. Wood piles shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in 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 may be used. Such crib shall be braced as required in 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 93 support the stringers. All beams when of wood shall be a minimum 2-inch material. 3604.3 Stringers. Stringers shall be defined as those members usually supporting the decking. All stringers 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. 3645.4.1 Wooden platform decking shall be of a minimum nominal 2-inch material. .~, 3605.4.2 Other materials, to include lightweight concrete or metal decking maybe used when approved by the Building Official. Such dec~Cing 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: Cross or "X" bracing. Cross or "X" bracing may be used on each set of pier and box cribs. 2. Beams maybe used as bracing,~provided the connections give sufficient support to resist horizontal forces equivalent to that of cross or "X" bracing. Knee bracing. Knee bracing shall be used on each pier attached to and paralleling the platform deck. Pipe knee bracing shall be a nominal 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 material 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 94 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) fort 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 in water 3607 Floatation Units. All flotation units 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 units will support the loads imposed. Only flotation units made of materials which will not affect the water quality in any way maybe used. Materials which are considered unacceptable for this purpose include brit are not limited to standard steel 55 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 units 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 in other parts of this code. When, in the opinion of the Building Official, the Load of the intended use exceeds the capability of the minimum construction design specified in 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 95 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 ail 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 my 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 punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500 00) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during wh-ch any violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. SECTION 5 This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), affecting 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 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, 96 clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and- sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section. SECTION 7 Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500 00) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. SECTION 8. All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved a~ to any and all violations of the previous Building Code, or any other ordinances affecting construction and fire safety, which have accrued at the time of the effective"date of this ordinance: and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 9 A copy of the 2000 International 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 1.0 'The Department of Development of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. SECTION 11 The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the caption and Sections 1, 7, 9, 11 and 12 of this ordinance for two (2) days 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 Govemment Code. 97 SECTION 12. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect July 1, 2001 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY David Yett, City Attorney ~e• By ~~ ~ , , As 'st t City Attomey Adopted. ~l Effective: ~_ os-Za-oi 98 ~~ City of Fort Worth, Texas n ~~ And uun~i( ommun~cut~~rn ~~ ~ ~ C DATE REFERENCE NUMBER ... ~ LOG NAME PAGE 6/5/01 G-1326~'~, 06CODES 1 of 3 SUBJECT ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED CODES AND FEES BY ADOPTION OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2000 f ~ INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE AMENDMENT OF THE SIGN CODE ~'" TO INCLUDE 1999 NEC ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS, AND THE 2001 ,, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ALL WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS --r-, - = =' RECOMMENDATION r It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinances establishing construction related codes and fees. 1 Adoption of the 2000 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments, as the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth, and 2 Adoption of the 2000 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with local amendments, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Fort Worth, and 3 Adoption of the 2000 International Plumbing Code (iPC) and the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with local amendments, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Fort Worth, and 4 Adoption of the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments, as the Residential Code of the City of Fort Worth, and 5 Adoption of the 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC), with local amendments, as the Electrical Code of the City of Fort Worth, and 6 Adoption of an ordinance to amend the Sign Code with new electrical provisions included in the 1999 NEC, and 7 Adoption of the 2000 International Fire Code (IFC), with local amendments, as the Fire Code of the City of Fort Worth DISCUSSION Staff has been working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (COG) over the past year in preparation of adoption of the most current codes related to building construction Construction codes..~~re..co'nstantly 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 2000 set of codes is the newly published set under review at COG and by the Development and Fire Departments. ~ ~ City of Fort W, orth, Texas ~1-~a~-o~ un~ uunc~l crfrto»un~cut~un C ~, . DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME z PAGE ~ 6/5/01 G-13262 ,-~~06CODES ~~ ~~ 2 of 3 SUBJECT ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED CODES AND FEES BY pADOPTION OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,~THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE AMENDMENT OF THE SIGN;CODE TO INCLUDE 1999 NEC ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS, AND THE `2001 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ALL WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS ~. Movement to a single model code group started with a change in the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes in 1997 This effort will be completed with this set of codes. Instead of just an updated version of the° same code, the City will actually be changing to a different code. The three model code groups, International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) and Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), have joined together to produce one set of books, the International Code. Additionally, the COG has supported this movement to one set of code books in an effort to create common building construction standards across the metropolitan area. The transfer in the codes will be as follows Current Codes 1997 Uniform Building Code 1996 and 1997 International Mechanical Code 1997 International Plumbing, Code 1996 National Electrical Code 1997 Uniform Fire Code Codes Under Review 2000 International Building Code (IBC) 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) (with IPC, IMC, NEC, IFGC and IECC) 2000 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2000 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2000 International Fire Code (IFC) (.Under Fire Dept authority) ,During the code adoption process, each city has an opportunity to add local amendments to their adoption One such local amendment contained in the IBC deals with renovations to older buildings. Chapter 34, Existing Buildings, of the IBC provides an objective method to score an existing building based- on its original construction rating, the proposed use and the necessary improvements to ensure the minimum life safety is in place This chapter has been reviewed and recommended by the Central City Redevelopment Committee Their recommendation includes applying these codes to buildings 50 years old or older The attached ordinance covering the 2000 IBC includes Chapter 34 ~~:,..: .,~ City of Fort Worth, Texas ~1-~A~a~ and Caunc~l ~,ammun~cAt~ian DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 6/5/01 G-13262 06CODES 3 of 3 SUBJECT ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED CODES AND FEES BY ADOPTION OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FULL. GAS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE AMENDMENT OF THE SIGN CODE TO INCLUDE 1999 NEC ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS, AND THE 2001 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ALL WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS The adoption of the new IBC and IRC will, for the first time, separate the construction codes for residential and commercial These new codes are more than just an upgrade from the current Uniform Building Code The respective industries have been notified and training classes have been implemented in preparation for these codes. Included in the proposed building related ordinances (excluding Fire Code) are new fee tables that are based upon square footage for new construction and new additions The current fee table, based upon dollar value of work, will continue to be used for remodel permits All of the fee tables have been adjusted to implement a fee increase of 8% Also, the reduction for third party permit waivers are proposed to be decreased from the current 90% to 80% In regard to third party services, the net value of plans review services is established as 40% of the total permit fee The inspection services by the same are being established as 60% of the permit fee Changes in the calculation of fees, the increase in permit fees and adjustment to the third party waiver amounts will enable the Development Department to recover all direct and indirect costs related to the delivery of services of plans exam and inspections Approval of the attached ordinances will establish an effective date of July 1, 2001, except for the energy chapter of the IRC The adoption of the energy chapter of the IRC and the proposed 2000 International Energy Code (commercial properties) is proposed by COG to take effect on January 1, 2002 Adoption of these energy provisions will be considered by the City Council at a later date FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. MG k Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) ~ROV~o Mike Groomer 6140 CITY COUNCIL Originating Department Head: JUN 5 2001 Bob Riley 8901 (from) l~e~ / Additional Information Contact: a S of t1w Cit c hr q e s~ y ~ llVortil, T~zu City of Fort Bob Riley 8901 :~tc~gt~d Ordinance No,~~,adopted Ordinance N©..~~Adopted Ordinance Flo. ~~~Aciooted Ortl:rar~ce loo . Adopted Ordinance ?~o.~~~~~r1dOt~i~d Ordir~anee No ~-~ , Adopted Ordi«~anc~ i:~o~I ~~~ ~~