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ORDINANCE NO ` ~ V
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT WORTH CITY CODE, BY CREATING A
FORT WORTH ENERGY CODE, ADOPTING THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND THE 2001 SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2000
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS, CREATING SECTIONS 7-41, 7-42, 7-43 AND 7-44 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), REGULATING THE DESIGN OF
BUILDING ENVELOPES FOR THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ENERGY AS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT,
ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION,
OCCUPANCY, EQUII'MENT, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS,
PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATNE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
SECTION 1
That Section 7-41 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is hereby added to
read as follows
Sec. 7-41. THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED.
(a) The Energy Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby created and amended to
conform, with certain exceptions as specified below, to the 2000 International Energy
Conservation Code of the International Code Council (ICC), and the same as amended is
hereby adopted as the City's Energy Code One (1) copy of the 2000 International
Energy Conservation Code, marked as Exhibit "A" is incorporated herein by reference
and shall be filed m the Office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(b) The provisions of the Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code, as adopted elsewhere, shall be used as part of this
code for any provision, requirement or method that does not exist m this code.
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(c) Any Errata corrections, as they are discovered, are considered as part of this
code since the same would have been adopted had they been known at the time of
adoption.
(d) The 2001 Supplement to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code,
which will be published as Attachment #1 to the pamphlet authorized under SECTION
10, is hereby adopted as part of this code. Such supplement shall be considered as
amendments to the 2000 IECC as adopted by this ~unsdiction.
One (1) copy of the Attachment, marked as Exhibit "B" is incorporated herein by
reference and shall be filed m the Office of the City Secretary for permanent record and
inspection.
SECTION 2.
That Section 7-42 of the Code of the Crty of Fort Worth (1986) is hereby added to
read as follows
Sec.7-42. Amendments.
The 2000 International Energy Conservation Code is hereby amended as provided
m this Section.
IECC SECTION 101
*IECC Section 101.1 changed to read ase ollows
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fort Worth Energy Code, maybe
cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
*IECC Section 101.2, add a second paragraph to read as follows
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.
*IECC Section 101.3, changed to read as follows
101.3 Compliance. Compliance with this code shall be determined m accordance with
Sections 101.3 1, 101 3.2 or 101 3.3
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*IECC Section 101.3.3 added to read as, ollows
101.3.3. Energy Program. A building certified through a voluntary energy
performance testing program approved by the Building Official as meeting or
exceeding the provisions of this code maybe deemed to comply with the
requirements of this code.
*IECC Section 101.4.1.3 added to read as follows
101.4 1.3 Residential Buildings. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and
multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stones m height
with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures, as applicable m the
Residential -Code, that are m compliance with Chapter 11 of that code.
*IECC Section 101.4.2 add a sentence to read as follows
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicable.
*IECC Section 101.4.2.2 add a second para~ph to read as follows
Unless new calculations are provided, replacement equipment and/or systems shall meet
the most restrictive requirement of having an equivalent energy usage as the replaced
equipment and/or system, or comply with the prescriptive provisions of this code
*IECC Section 101.4.2.3 changed to read as follows
101.4.2.3 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the
construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of
buildings shall not be mandatory for historic buildings where such buildings are
fudged by the Building Official to not constitute a distinct life safety hazard.
Exception: For a change of occupancy, see Section 101 4.2 4
*IECC Section 101. S added to read as ollows
101.5 Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is
for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this code
*IECC Section 101.6, added to read as follows
101.6 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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 m
violation of this code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a
fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000 00) for all violations involving fire
safety, or public health and sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500 00) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day or any portion
thereof during which any violation of this ordinance occurs or continues shall be deemed
a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided.
*IECC Section 101.7, added to read as ollows
101 7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein
shall be those that are listed m Chapter 9 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extend of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to
said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any
reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
The provisions of the Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical
Code and Plumbing Code, as adopted elsewhere, shall be used as part of this code for any
provision, requirement or method that does not exist m this code.
*IECC Section 101.8, added to read as follows
101.8 2001 Supplement to the International Codes. The 2001 Supplement to the 2000
International Energy Conservation Code, Attachment #1, is hereby adopted as part of this
code. Such supplement shall be considered as amendments to the 2000 IECC as adopted
by this Iunsdichon.
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IECC SECTION 102
*IECC Section 102.4.1, changed to Yead as follows.
102.4 1 Exterior basement or slab insulation. Because of "very heavy" termite
classification, designs employing exterior insulation of basements or slabs shall not
be utilized.
IECC SECTION 104
*IECC Section 104, changed to read as follows.
SECTION 104 -ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
104 1 Creation of Enforcement Agency There is hereby established in this
~unsdiction 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 m this code, it shall
be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative(s) The code
official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be
heard on specific and relevant charges.
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this code For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a
law enforcement officer
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code
and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of
its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be m conformance with
the intent and purpose of this code.
104.2.2 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 maybe
necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency
For the purpose of this code, the regularly authorized deputy officials shall be per
work as follows
Provisions involving Mechanical -Chief Mechanical Inspector
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Provisions involving Fuel Gas -Chief Plumbing Inspector
Provisions involving Plumbing -Chief Plumbing Inspector
Provisions involving Electrical -Chief Electrical Inspector
For all other parts, the Assistant Building Official(s) shall be the deputy official.
104.2.3 Right of entry When rt is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to believe that
there exists m a building or upon a premises a condition that is contrary to or 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 times to inspect or to
perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such building or premises be
occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such
building or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first,,make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or
premises and request entry If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to
the remedies provided by law to secure entry
104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions
of this code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement
of this code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice m wntmg served
on any persons engaged m the doing or causing such work to be 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 structure 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 m good faith and without malice m 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 m 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 ~unsdichon until final termination of
such proceedings, and any~udgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this
~unsdiction.
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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 ~unsdichon be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections
authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.
104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved m 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 m conformance
with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen any
fire-protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity The details of any
action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code
enforcement agency
104.2.8 Alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction.
The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate
design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any
alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the building official.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided the building
official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of
this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at
least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code m 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 maybe 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 ~urisdichon.
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 Material and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment and devices shall
not be reused unless such. elements have been reconditioned, tested, placed in good and
proper working condition, and approved.
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104.2.11 Cooperation of other officials and officers. The building official may
request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this
~unsdichon so far as is required m the discharge of the duties required by this code or
other pertinent law or ordinance.
IECC SECTION 105
*IECC Section 105, changed to read as follows.
SECTION 105 -CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION BOARD OF
APPEALS
105 Applications for appeals shall be made to the Construction and Fire
Prevention Board of Appeals under the same provision as permitted for the Building
Code. (See the Building Code.) All references to the "Board" shall be deemed to refer to
the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
IECC SECTION 106
*IECC Section 106, changed to read as follows.
SECTION 106 -PERMITS
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no action shall be
taken to a building or structure regulated by this code to construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install
enlarge, alter repair, remove, convert or replace any electncal, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such
work to be done, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved,
removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure
has first been obtained from the building official:
Blasting or the use of explosives shall be permitted only m special circumstances.
Such work will require an additional special blasting permit, issued by the Fire Chief
with the approval of the Building Official.
Bars, gnlles, grates or similar devices installed on emergency escape or rescue
windows, doors or window wells shall require a permit.
106.2 Work Exempt from Permit.
Building: A building permit shall not be required for the following:
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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 m
accordance with Crty Code, added above the 6 and 8 feet dimension.
3 Oil derricks.
4 Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
5 Retammg walls which are not over 4 feet m height measured from the bottom
of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids. (Retammg walls placed m succession
shall be considered one wall if, upon drawing a line from the bottom of the
footing of the lower wall at a 45 degree angle up and towards the higher wall,
the line intersects the higher wall or any material retained by the wall at any
point.)
6 Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed
5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to
7 Platforms, walks and decks not more than 6 inches above grade and not over
any basement or story below
8 Pamhng, papering, and similar finish work.
9 Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
10 Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and
Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
11 Prefabricated swimming 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 structure by the State of Texas for highway widening
purposes.
14 Flammable liquid tanks when a Fire Department permit has been issued,
except that foundations for said tanks shall require a building permit.
15 Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter m diameter that do not
exceed 12 feet in height.
Electrical: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a
permit:
1 Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or
cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved
receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by this code.
2 Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets thereof.
3 Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity m the
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same location.
4 Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and
capacity for signs or gas tube systems.
5 Tapmg~omts.
6 Removal of electrical wiring.
7 Temporary wiring for experimental purposes m suitable experimental
laboratories.
8 Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less
than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy
9 Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Classes II and III as defined
m this code
10 Electrical maintenance work that is performed by an individual properly
authorized to do such work.
Mechanical: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a
permit:
Any portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equipment, portable
cooking unit or portable evaporative cooler
2 A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within heating or
cooling equipment regulated by this code.
3 Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does
not alter its original approval and complies with.other applicable requirements
of this code.
4 Refrigerating equipment which is part of the equipment for which a permit has
been issued pursuant to the requirements of this code
5 A unit refrigerating system.
Plumbing: The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a
permit:
The stopping of leaks m drams, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided,
however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same
with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit
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shall be obtained and inspection made as provided m this code.
2. Replacement of exposed traps, replacement of valves, nipples to sinks and
lavatories, replacement of plumbing fixtures, garbage disposals, dishwashers,
clothes washers and similar appliances, provided that m all cases there is no
change or replacement of plumbing piping.
Exception: Replacement ofwater heaters and shower pans shall
require a permit.
3 The clearing of stoppages m drams, soil, waste and vent piping.
4 When the interceptor traps or house trailer site traps are installed at the same
time as a building sewer on any lot, no sewer permit shall be required for the
connection of any such trap to an appropriate inlet fitting provided m the
building sewer by the permittee constructing such sewer
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits
will be required 'for the above-exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done m any manner m violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
106.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor m writing on a form furnished by the code enforcement agency for
that purpose m accordance with the provisions specified m the Building, Electrical,
Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
106.3.1 Submittal documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations,
diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation
programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted.
m one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared
by an architect or engineer, the building official may require the applicant submitting
such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be
prepared by a licensed architect or engineer The building official may require plans,
computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect
licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law
Exception• The building official may waive the submission of plans,
calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if rt is found that
the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary
to obtain compliance with this code
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Retaining walls for which a permit is required shall require the submittal of plans
that are prepared by an engineer licensed by the state to practice as such.
106.3.2 Residential Master Plans. All Master Plans on file with the Building
Inspection Department will be considered obsolete with the adoption of this code. Unless
picked up by the owner within 90 days after the effective date of this code, those plans
maybe disposed of. Home builders may submit new master plans after the effective date
of this code.
When Master Plans are registered with the Building Official for use with an
expedited permit issuance program, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable registration
fee per plan as specified m Table No 1-B of the $uildmg Code.
106.4 Permits Issuance.
106.4.1 Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other
data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such
plans maybe reviewed by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance
with any applicable laws under their~urisdiction. If the building official finds that the
work described m an application for a permit and_the plans, specifications and other data
filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and
ordinances, and that the fees specified m Section 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 m Section 111, the Building Official, at his discretion,
may only review what he deems necessary to insure a quality control of the
review already performed.
When the building official issues the permit where plans are required, the building
official shall endorse m 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 rssue a permit for the construction of part of a building
or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure
have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements
have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of a
partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building or
structure will be granted.
106.4.1.1 Group R, Division 3 and accessory structures. Building Permits
for the remodel or addition to Group R, Division 3 Occupancies or their accessory
structures, shall only be issued to individuals or contractors registered m accordance
with Section 110 of this code.
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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 penod 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 m
progress.
106.4.3 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of
plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an
approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance
of the ~unsdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions
of this code or other ordinances of the ~unsdiction shall not be valid.
The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not
prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors m said
plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carned
on thereunder when in violation 'of this code or of any other ordinances of this
~unsdiction.
106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced wrthm 180 days from the date of
such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a penod of 180 days. Before
such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee
therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided
no changes have been made or will be made m the original plans and specifications for
such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one year In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permrttee shall pay a
new full permit fee.
Any permrttee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the
time wrthm which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable
to commence work wrthm 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 penod
not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the permrttee have prevented action from being taken. No permit
shall be extended more than once.
106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The building official may, m writing, suspend
or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is issued
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in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or m violation of any ordinance
or regulation or any of the provisions of this code
IECC SECTION 107
*IECC Section 107, changed to read as follows.
SECTION 107 -FEES
107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the fee
schedules adopted by the jurisdiction m the Building, Electrical, Mechanical and
Plumbing Codes.
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107.2 Expiration of Plan Review Applications for which no permit is issued
within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by hmrtation, 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 shall be extended more than once In order to renew action on an
application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review
fee.
107.3 Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
107.3.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this
code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation
shall be made before a permit maybe issued for such work.
107.3.2 Fee. An investigation fee, m addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required. The payment of such investigation fee
shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor
from any penalty prescribed by law
Use of the third party plan review or inspection option, will not reduce or lower
the mveshgahon fee required by this section.
107 4 Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
Refunds shall be authorized m accordance with the provisions of the Building,
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
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107.5 Administrative Hold. Any admimstrative 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 admimstrative discrepancy is corrected. For the
purpose of this section, the term "up-to-date" shall mean that whenever any of these
items are required by this or any other ordinance to obtain a permit covered by this code,
rt shall be maintained current and m effect until the permit is finaled.
IECC SECTION 108
*IECC Section 108, added to read as follows.
SECTION 108 -INSPECTIONS
108.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be
subject to inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall
remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building
official.
Exception: When approved by the Building Official, the inspection
process as required by this code may be performed by an approved Thud Party
Organization as specified m Section 111
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of tlus~ code or
of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible
and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction
shall be liable for expense entailed m the removal or replacement of any material requued
to allow inspection.
A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify that the
structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.
108.2 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced
until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise
made available an inspection record card such as to allow the building official to
convemently make the requued entrees thereon regarding inspection of the work. This
card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been
granted by the building official.
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108:3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work
authonzed 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 worlang day before such inspection is desired. Such request maybe in writing
or by telephone at the option of the building official. It shall be the duty of the person
requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for
inspection of such work.
108.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in
each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall
either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify
the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with
this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not
be covered or concealed until authonzed 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~oints and penetrations in fire-resistive
assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved. The building
official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth in the following sections.
108.5.2 Under ground inspection. Under ground inspection shall be made after
trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before any backfill is
put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and
other rubble that would damage or break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean
backfill shall be on the~ob site.
108.5.3 Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are
complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any
required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall
be on the fob, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with approved
nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the fob Where the
foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections maybe
required by the building official.
108.5.4 Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after all in-slab or
under-floor building 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
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108.5.5 Rough-in inspection. Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof,
framing, fire blocking, fire stopping, draft stopping and bracing are in place and all
samtary, storm and water distribution piping is rough-m, and pnor to the installation of
wall or ceiling membranes.
108.5.6 Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking
and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough
electncal, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
108.5.7 Final inspection. To be made after fimsh grading and the building is
completed and ready for occupancy
108.6 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above,
the building official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to
ascertain. compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced
by the code enforcement agency
For the purpose of this code, an insulation inspection shall be required before such
insulation is covered and/or concealed. Such insulation inspection includes but is not
limited to walls, ceilings/roofs, floors, piping and ductwork.
108.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee maybe assessed for each inspection or
remspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or
when corrections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requinng
reinspection fees the first lime a~ob is rejected for failure to comply with the
requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before
the fob is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees maybe assessed when the inspection record card is not posted
or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are"not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or
for deviating from plans requinng the approval of the building official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor m venting
on a form fiu-rushed for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with
Table 1-B or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the ~unsdiction.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection
of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
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IECC SECTION 109
*IECC Section 109, added to read as, ollows
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 in the Building Code.
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 ~unsdiction.
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 101 4.2.4 of this code.
109.3 Certificate Issued. (See the Building Code )
109.4 Temporary Certificate. (See the Building Code.)
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.
109.6 Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a
certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code whenever the certificate
is issued m error, or on the basis of incorrect mfonnation supplied, or when rt is
determined that the buildmg or structure or portion thereof is m violation of any
ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
In addition, where any unsafe condition results from the use of any utilities m
noncompliance with said Certificate of Occupancy or this code, the Building Official
may order, m writing, that such utilities be disconnected.
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IECC SECTION 110
*IECC Section 110, added to read as follows.
SECTION 110 -INDIVIDUAL OR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FOR
GROUP R, DIVISION 3 OCCUPANCIES OR THEIR ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES
110.1 General. Each individual or business shall list rts principals and an official,
in its employ, who will be designated as controlling officer The controlling officer shall
be responsible for all permits obtained by him or any employee of his business. Each
registered business shall notify the City of Fort Worth, m writing, of rts permanent
business address and the residential address of rts designated official.
110.2 Fees. A nonrefundable registration fee as specified in Table No 1-B shall
be paid and rt shall be valid for a one year period from the date of payment.
110.3 Individual or Contractor Identification.
1 Each fob site m which a permit is issued to a registered individual or contractor
shall be identified with a sign located m the front yard or on the structure front so as to b'e
visible to the street. The sign may not be larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet and no
smaller than one and one-half (1-1/2) feet by one and one-half (1-1/2) feet and must
display the individual or contractor's business name and the registration number The
registration number shall be no smaller than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches high.
2 Signs must be posted not more than three days before construction begins,
must remain posted during construction and must be removed not more than three days
after the final inspection is approved by the city
3 Signs on projects without a permit and signs put up for longer periods than
what is justified by item 2 above will be considered advertising and must comply with the
appropriate codes and ordinances.
110.4 Work Performed by Employees. All work performed under a permit to
a registered individual or contractor must be performed by persons m their direct employ
For the purpose of this section, the term "direct employ" shall include individuals
receiving a regular paycheck as payment for performance of duties, as well as,
subcontractors for which, under the provisions of this section, the registered individual or
contractor is taking responsibility for their work performance It shall not allow for
homeowners to obtain a permit without registration but hire others to do the work.
Individuals or Contractors using their registration to permit fobs for other non-
registered individuals will be considered, as well as those non-registered individuals, to
be m violation of this code
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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.
IECC SECTION 111
*IECC Section 111. added to read as follows.
SECTION 111 -THIRD PARTY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
111.1 When approved by the Building Official, Third Party Organizations may
be permitted to perform the plan review and/or field inspection provisions of this code.
When authorized to perform services, the Third Party Organization shall comply with the
provisions of this section.
111.2 Plan Review.
111.2.1 Performance of plan review by a Third Party Organization shall not
exempt or otherwise relieve the owner and/or other parties from the submittal for a permit
with the appropriate plans as prescribed m this code
111.2.2 Along with the submittal of plans, documents as required by the Building
Official shall also be submitted with the following information.
1 Name of the Third,Party Organization and all individuals involved m the plan
review
2 Listing of the plan review results including but not limited to the construction
type, occupancy group, occupant load, area calculations, story calculations,
height measurements, and exiting calculations.
3 Other mformahon 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 mspechons 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.
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111.3.3 The Building Official shall mamtam full interpretation authority of all
affected codes as well as the authority to require corrections, including, but not hmrted to,
notices, stop work orders and/or citations.
111.3 4 The project may proceed with construction only upon approval of the
Third Party Organization after performing the inspections as required by this code or as
otherwise required by the Building Official. If, upon review, the Building Official
believes that compliance with all applicable codes has not been achieved, the Building
Official shall retain the right to require corrections. If corrections are required, the
owner/builder and Third Party Organization may propose methods of correction that do
not require uncovering of completed work. However, the Building Official may require
uncovering of completed work after consideration of the extent of the work involved
versus the level of compliance needed and then only as a last resort when the Building
Official determines that the proposed methods of correction will not result m adequate
compliance.
111.3.5 The Third Party Organization shall issue to the owner/builder and the
Building Official a formal inspection report for each inspection completed, verifying
either that the work inspected is m compliance with this code or specifically detailing
corrections necessary to bring such work into conformance with said codes and
regulations.
111.3.6 The Third Party Organization shall notify the Building Official if, at any
time, the owner/builder fails to correct construction deficiencies as noted or if the
owner/builder covers work prior to inspection or otherwise hinders the ability of the
Third Party Organization to perform required inspections.
111.4 Insurance. The Third Party Organization shall obtain and mamtam
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 m a form approved by the City
Attorney
111.6 Conflict of Interest. The licensed architect, registered engineer, or other
authorized person, entity or corporation who prepared or supervised preparation of the
project plans and/or specifications, along with, the owner, builder, subcontractor, their
agents, officers and employees shall not be associated in any way with the Third Party
Organization.
111 7 Qualifications. The Third Party Organization shall submit documents, as
required by the Building Official, to show adequate training, knowledge and/or
certification m the. fields upon which service is to be rendered. The Building Official
shall review the documents along with proof of required insurance and all required
executed agreements. If in compliance, the Building Official shall approve the Third
Party Organization.
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If not approved, or if approval is revoked for~ust cause by the Builclmg Official,
the Third Party Organization may appeal to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board
of Appeals. Just cause may include but not be hmrted to violation of any provision of
this ordinance, loss or expiration of required insurance, violation of the conflict of
interest provision or any action that may result m the questioning of qualifications.
111.8 Certificate of Occupancy A Certification of Occupancy shall be issued,
when necessary, by the Building Official upon completion of all requirements specified
above and, upon completion of all requirements of any other affected department of the
City Such completion shall be determined upon the submittal of all inspection reports by
the Third Party Organization noting that all required construction inspections have been
approved and after the Building Official has perform and approve a final inspection when
deemed necessary
IECC TABLE 1-B
*IECC Table 1-B, added to read ase ollows.
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IECC TABLE NO 1-B
~. CFPBOA Application Fee
(1St item per address) $100 00
(Each additional item per address) ~ 20 00
2. Permit Application Fee 15 00
e. 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
e. Plan Review Deposrt*
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 new
construction of their accessory structures. Where the plan review is performed under the third party option, the deposit shall be the
amount in O.
Other Inspections and Fees.
1 Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of two hours) $30 00 per hour
2. Reinspection fee $25 00
~. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
(minimum charge -one-half hour) $30 00 per hour
e. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions
to plans (minimum charge -one-half hour) $30 00 per hour
5 Inspections outside of city limits (commercial) $45 00' per inspector
(residential) $60 00' total
' Or $30 00 per hour, whichever is greater
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IECC SECTION 202
*IECC Section 202, the definitions of "Code Of acial " "Commercial Building"
are changed and new definitions are added to read as, ollows
BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code. For the purpose of this code, the Code
Official shall be the Building Official and his re ularly authorized deputy shall be as
listed in 104.2.2.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING All buildings over three stones m height above grade,
exce t Residential T e A-1 Buildm s and er, buildings, °*'~°r *'~~„ r°~~a°„*~~~
bmgs~ that are three stones or less m height above grade except Residential Type A-1
or A-2 Buildm~s.
ELECTRICAL CODE. Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code as
adopted by this ~unsdiction. 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 ~unsdiction.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code,
shall mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this ~unsdiction.
FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as
adopted by this ~urisdichon and shall be considered as part of the Plumbing Code. (See
Plumbing Code )
MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical
Code as adopted by this ~unsdiction.
PLUMBING.
For the purpose of using the International Plumbing Code, or the Plumbing Section of
the International Residential Code, as adopted, shall mean.
The practice, materials and fixtures utilized m the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances
and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, m connection
with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, and public or
private water supply systems.
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Not included m this definition are installations of chilled water piping m
connection with refngeration, process and comfort cooling; hot water piping in
connection with building heating; and piping for fire protection systems.
For the purpose of compl}nng with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean.
All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, mcludmg disposal
systems, dram or waste pipes, or any combination of these that:
supply, recirculate, dram, or ehmmate 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 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
budding to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic
terminal that holds pnvate 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 drspose of waste water or sewage.
PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plumbing Code and
the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this ~unsdiction. The term "Plumbing
Code" applies to both codes as one combined code.
PLUMBING SYSTEM.
For the purpose of using this code, as adopted, shall mean.
Includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and
traps, supports and appurtenances, water-treating or water-using equipment; soil,
waste and vent pipes, sanitary drams, storm sewers and building sewers to an
approved point of disposal, m addition to their respective connections, devices
and appurtenances within a structure or premise.
For the purpose of compl}nng with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean.
All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, mcludmg disposal
systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that:
supply, recirculate, dram, or ehmmate 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 with the source of water,
gas, or other hqu~d supply, or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water
main on public property; and carry waste water or sewage from or within a
building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic
terminal that holds pnvate or domestic sewage.
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RESIDENDIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential
Code as adopted by this ~urlsd>ct>on.
TOWNHOUSE. A single-fam>ly dwelling unit constructed m a row of attached units
separated by property 1>nes In which each umt extends from foundation to roof and w>th
open space on at least two sides.
IECC TABLE 302.1
*IECC Table 302.1. fill in and amend the footnotes to read as,follows
TABLE 302.1
EXTERIOR DESIGN CONDITIONS
CONDITION VALUE
Wintera ,design dry-bulb (°F) (99 6%) 17
Summera ,design dry-bulb (°F) (0 4%) 100
Summera ,design wet-bulb (°F) (0 4%) 78
Degree days heating 2407
Degree days cooling 2603
Climate zone° SB (hot and hum>d)
Termite Very heavy
a. These values are from ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport 99.6% Winter DB,
0.4% Summer DB, and 0 4% Summer WB, and from Local Climatological Data for Dallas-Ft. Worth published by the
National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These values are for the purpose of
providing a uniform basis of requirements for North Central Texas. This will not preclude licensed professionals from
submitting design analyses based on site measurements or published data more specific to the building site. Adjustments
shall be permitted to reflect local climates which differ from the tabulated values, or local weather experience determined
by the code official.
b. The degree days heating (base 65° F) and cooling (base 65° F) shall be selected from NOAA "Annual Degree Days to
Selected Bases Derived from the 1961 - ] 990 Normals," data available from adjacent military installations, or other
source of local weather data acceptable to the code official.
c. The climate zone shall be selected from the applicable map provided in Figures 302.1(1) through 302.1(51) on the
following pages.
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as des><gn cntena regardless of
what other F>gures may >ndacate
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IECC SECTION 502
*IECC Section 502.1.1 exception #2 changed to read as ollows
2 Where the county m which the building is being constructed m considered
a hot and humid climate area and identified as such in Table 302 1 If a
vapor retarder is installed, rt shall be installed m a manner so as to not trap
moisture.
*IECC Section 502.1. S add the followin exceptions
Exceptions•
1 Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north,
2 Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is continuously
shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection
factor of 0 3 or greater ~
3 Any fenestration when covered with attached screens where the screens
have a rated shading coefficient of 6 or less.
IECC TABLE 502.2
IECC Table 502.2 fill in and add footnote as ollows
TABLE 502.2 a'g
HEATING AND COOLING CRITERIA
Element
Mode Type A-1
Residential
Buildings
Uo Type A-2
Residential
Buildings
Uo
Walls Heating or cooling 0 15 0.22
Roof/ceiling Heating or cooling 0 03 0 03
Floors over unheated spaces Heating or cooling i, 0 OS 0 OS
Heated slab on grade ' Heating R-value = 6 R-value = 6
Unheated slab on grade' ' Heating R-value = 0 R-value = 0
Basement Ovalle' Heating or cooling U-factor = 0 15 U-factor = 0 15
Crawl space Ovalle' Heating or cooling U-factor = 0 15 U-factor = 0 15
g. These requirements apply only to the boundaries of conditioned space. Air
condrtiomng equipment is recommended, but not required, to be located within the
conditioned space
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design criteria regardless of
what other Tables may indicate
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IECC TABLES 502.2.4(1-9)
IECC Tables 502.2.4(1-9) delete and replace with the Tables 502 2 4(1 and
502.2.4(2 as follows.
Table 502.2.4(1)
Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements,
Type A-1 Residential Buildings, Based on Window
Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area
Maximum Minimum
Glazing Glazing U-
factor Ceiling
R-value Exterior
wall
R-value Floor
R-value _ Basement
wall
R-value Slab
perimeter
R-value
and de th Crawl
space
wall
R-value
< 8% 0 70 R-26 R-11 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-6
<12% 0 65 R-26 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5
<15% 0 65 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-6 R-0 R-7
<18% 0 52 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7
<20% 0 50 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7
<25% 0 46 R-38 R-16 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design cntena regardless of
what other Tables may indicate.
Table 502.2.4(2)
Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements,
Type A-2 Residential Buildings, Based on Window
Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area
Maximum Min imum
%
Glazing Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement Slab Crawl
U-factor R-value wall R-value wall perimeter space
R-value R=value R-value wall
and de th R-value
<20% 0 55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-6
<25% 0.55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5
<30% 0 47 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-7 R-0 R-8
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design cntena regardless of
what other Tables may indicate.
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IECC SECTION 503
*IECC Section 503.3.3.4.4 added to read as follows
503.3.3.4.4 Vapor retarders. Where ducts used for cooling are externally insulated, the
insulation shall be covered with a vapor retarder having a maximum permeance of 0 OS
perm [2 87 ng/(Pa X s X m2 )] or aluminum foil having a minimum thickness of 2 mils
(0 O51 mm) Insulations having a permeance of 0 OS perms [2 87 ng/(Pa X s x mz )] or
less shall not be required to be covered. All points and seams shall be sealed to maintain
the continuity of the vapor retarder
IECC SECTION 601
*IECC Section 601.3.4 added to read as ollows
601.3.4 Exterior basement or slab insulation. Because of "very heavy" termite
classification, designs employing exterior insulation of basements or slabs shall not be
utilized. ~-
IECC TABLES 802.2(1) THRU 802.2(4)
*IECC Tables 802.2(1) thru 802 2(4~ f lled in and footnote f added to read as
ollows.
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TABLE 802.2(1)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTSb tbrougb e
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA 10 PERCENT OR LESS OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL
AREA
ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE
Skylights (CT-factor) 1
Slab or below-grade wall (R-value) R-0
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF < 0.25 ~y Any
0.25 < PF < 0 50 ~Y Any
0 50 < PF Any Any
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-19 R-16
Metal ~oist/truss R-25 R-17
Concrete slab or deck. NA R-16
Metal purhn with thermal block R_25 R-17
Metal purlm without thermal block X R-17
Floors over outdoor air or
unconditioned space (R-value) Insulation between
framing Continuous insulation
All-wood~oist/truss ~ R-11 R-6
Metal foist/truss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above- rade walls (R-value No framin Metal framin Wood framin
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0
CMU, > 8 m., with integral insulation
R-value cavity NA R-0 R-0
R-value continuous R-0 R-0 R-0
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-0 R-0
R-value continuous R-0 R-0 R-0
f. Skylights < 3% of roof area (See Section 802.2 5)
PF - Projection Factor (See Section 802.2 3)
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design cntena regardless of
what other Tables may indicate
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TABLE 802.2(2)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTSb tbro~gb e
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 10 PERCENT BUT NOT
GREATER THAN 25 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE
Sk li hts (U-factor 1
Slab or below-grade wall (R-value) R-0
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF<0.25 06 a„y
0.25<PF<O50 07 ~Y
0 50 < PF ~Y AnY
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-25 R-19
Metal ~`oist/truss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck N~, R-19
Metal purhn with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purhn without thermal block X R-20
Floors over outdoor air or
unconditioned space (R-value) Insulation between
framing Continuous insulation
All-wood ~ oist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal foist/truss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above- rade walls (R-value No framin Metal framin Wood framin
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0
CMU, > 8 m., with integral insulation
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 ~ R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
f. Skylights < 3% of roof area (See Section 802.2 5)
PF - Projection Factor (See Section 802.2.3)
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design criteria regardless of
what other Tables may indicate.
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TABLE 802.2(3)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTSn tnr°~gn e
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 25 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER
THAN 40 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE
Sk li hts (CT-factor 1
Slab or below-grade wall (R-value) R-0
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF<0.25 04 07
0.25<PF<O50 OS 07
050<PF 06 07
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-25 R-19
Metal foist/truss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck NA R-19
.Metal purhn with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purhn without thermal block X R-20
Floors. over outdoor air or
unconditioned space (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal foist/truss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above-grade walls (R-value) No framing Metal framin Wood framin
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0
CMU, > 8 m., with integral insulation
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
f. Skylights < 3% of roof area (See Section 802.2 5)
PF - Projection Factor (See Section 802.2.3)
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design cntena regardless of
what other Tables may indicate.
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TABLE 802.2(4)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTSn tnrougn e
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 40 PERCENT BUT NOT
GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE
Sk li hts (LT-factor 1
Slab or below-grade wall (R-value) R-0
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF<0.25 04 07
0.25<PF<O50 OS 07
050<PF 06 07
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-25 R-19
Metal ~ oist/truss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck NA R-19
Metal purhn with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purhn without thermal block R-38 R-20
Floors over outdoor air or
unconditioned space (R-value) Insulation between
framin Continuous insulation
All-wood foist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal ~ oist/truss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above- rade walls (R-value) No framin Metal framin Wood framin
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-13 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-3 R-0
CMU, > 8 m., with integral
insulation
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0
f. Skylights < 3% of roof area (See Section 802.2 5)
PF - Projection Factor (See Section 802.2 3)
Note: The values of this table shall be the factor used as design cntena regardless of
what other Tables may indicate.
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IECC TABLES 802.2(5) THRU 802.2(37)
*IECC Tables 802.2(5) -thru 802.2(37 deleted
IECC SECTION 805
*IECC Section 805.2.1. add a sentence to read as follows
When the space exceeds 5,000 square feet, a separate switch or control for each 2,500
square feet of floor area shall be installed.
SECTION 3
Section 7-43 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is added to read as
follows
Sec. 7-43. Effect of conflict with other ordinances.
This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), affecting Energy 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 m direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4
Section 7-44 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is added to read as
follows
Sec. 7-44. 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 dunng 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.
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SECTION 5
This article shall be cumulative of ail provisions of ordinances of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), affecting Energy 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 m 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 vahd~udgment or decree of any court of competent
~unsdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of
the remaining phrases,'clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation m
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 as to
any and all violations of the previous codes, 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 m court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be
affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
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SECTION 9
A copy of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, a copy of the 2001
Supplement to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (Attachment #1),
together with the local amendments contained in this ordinance, shall be filed m the
office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
SECTION 10
The Department of Development of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, is hereby
authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution among the
public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible
in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided in
Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
SECTION 11
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the
caption and Sections 1, 7, 9, 11 and 12 of this ordinance for two (2) days in the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas as authorized by Section 2, Chapter XXV of
the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas and by Section 52 013 (a) of the Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION 12
This ordinance shall be m full force and effect January 1, 2002
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
David Yett, City Attorney
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A silt nt City Attorney
Adopted. ,Z,
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Effective• ~ __402.
11-14-01
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
M,~A~oe and Council CammunicAtion
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
12/11/01 G-13457 06ENERGY 1 of 2
SUBJECT ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND THE 2001 SUPPLEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance which amends the 2000
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2001 Supplement to the 2000 IECC
DISCUSSION
City staff has been working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) over the
past year in preparation of adoption of the most current codes related to building construction
Construction codes are constantly changing with the development of new products, materials, 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 the IECC are the newly published set
that has been reviewed at NCTCOG and by the Development and Fire Departments.
Adoption of the IECC is one of the provisions of the agreement between the NCTCOG, the Texas
Natural Resources Conservation Commission, and the Department of Energy for air quality attainment
in this area The recommended adoption date from NCTCOG is to be in effect January 1, 2002 This
will be the first time that an IECC has been implemented in the City As each new cycle of codes are
produced, this code will be re-evaluated along with the other construction codes
Effective September 1, 2001, Senate Bill No 5 of the State of Texas, also adopted the IECC along with
the energy provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC) As such, compliance with the IECC
is a state requirement. The energy provisions of the IRC have already been adopted and will be in
effect on January 1, 2002
It should be noted that implementation of this ordinance will require the following efforts
• The Plans Exam Office will review these items and could extend the time period for first review
comments. Energy data will need to be collected and confirmed during the plan review process; and
• While shortcut forms are being implemented for home builders, and larger building designers
already perform an energy check as normal routine, those projects in-between will require some
effort on the part of staff to provide guidance and direction on compliance This effort will extend
the processing of other projects in plan review; and
• Extra effort in field inspections will be required, and
• State of Texas Senate Bill No 5 requires that by September 1, 2002, all inspectors enforcing the
Energy Code must be certified Compliance with this State mandate will require expenditures in
training and certification expenses, and
• A third party will be required to become versed with this code and comply with the State mandate
of becoming certified
City of Fort Worth, Texas
~11~Ayor And aunc~l o~»nhun~cAt~ian
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DATE
12/11/01 REFERENCE NUMBER
G-13457 LOG NAME
06ENERGY PAGE
2 of 2
suB~ECT ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND THE 2001 SUPPLEMENT
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on the FY2001-2002 General
Fund budget.
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