HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 13625CITY OF FORT WORTH BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AMENDING
THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE NUMBER ~ ~ ~ ~, J
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS BY REPEALING AND AMENDING SECTIONS 7-46, 7-47, 7-48, AND 7-
49 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, REGULATING THE ERECTION,
CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL,
DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, AND
MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES
THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS, PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM,
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SECTION 1
Section 7-46 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows
Sec. 7-46. 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.
(a) The Building Code of the City of Fort Worth is hereby revised and amended to
conform to the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2 and 3, of the
International Conference of Buildings Officials, as amended hereby, and the same as amended
hereby is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth from the effective date
thereof.
(b) The following provisions of the Appendix to the 1997 edition of the Uniform
Building Code, as amended hereby, are hereby specifically adopted as amended as part of the
Building Code of the City of Fort Worth.
Chapter 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities,
Chapter 4, Division I, Barners for Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs,
Chapter 4, Division II, Aviation Control Towers,
Chapter 4, Division III, Bamers for Swimming Pools (local addition),
Chapter 11, Division I, Site Accessibility;
Chapter 11, Division II, Accessibility for Existing Buildings,
Chapter 15, Reroofing;
Chapter 16, Division I, Snow Load Design,
Chapter 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures.
Chapter 30, Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks,
Chapter 31, Division iI, Membrane Structures,
Chapter 31, Division III, Patio Covers,
Chapter 33, Excavation and Grading;
Chapter 34, Division I, Life-Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other Than
High-Rise Buildings,
Chapter 34, Division II, Life-Safety Requirements for Existing High-Rise Buildings,
Chapter 34, Division IV, Retroactive Requirements for all Occupancies (local addition),
Chapter 35, Piers and Boathouses (local addition),
(c) One (1) copy of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2 and
3, including the Appendices and Standards thereto, marked Exhibits "A", "B" and "C"
respectively, are incorporated herein by reference and shall be filed m the office of the City
Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
(d) Any Errata corrections published by the International Conference of Building
Officials for the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as they are discovered, are considered as part of
this code.
SECTION 2.
Section 7-47 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as follows
Sec.7-47 Amendments
I. The 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, including the Appendices and
Standards thereto (Exhibits "A," "B" and "C") are hereby amended as provided in this Section.
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One (1) copy of such amendments are specifically incorporated herein by reference and shall be
filed m the office of the City Secretary for permanent record and inspection.
II. The 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by revising the
following sections as follows.
SECTION 102
*Section 102.1. added to read as follows
102.1. Dangerous Demolition. The Building Official may order the cessation of the
wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the City when the same is being
accomplished in a reckless 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 Official, same shall not be
resumed until said official is satisfied that adequate precautions have been or will be taken for
protection for life and property To continue such work without the expressed approval of the
Building Official shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance, and each day that such work
continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 105
*Section 105, changed to read as follows.
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 structures m 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. The City Council finds that construction and fire
prevention standards change from time to time and that these standards should stay current with
modern practices of construction and fire safety In carrying out these purposes, rt is the intent of
the 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 neither the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals nor the City
of Fort Worth, its officers, agents and employees, shall be liable or responsible for any errors or
omissions ansing out of the enforcement or failure to enforce these standards.
105.2 Creation of Board. The City Council hereby establishes a Construction and Fire
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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 limited to Building Codes,
Substandard Building Codes and Fire Codes as maybe adopted by the City Council and
amended from time to time. These construction and fire prevention standards shall not include
codes or ordinances such as the Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code which
are under the cognizance of other duly appointed City Boards or Commissions and said codes or
ordinances so excluded hereby shall not be considered repealed by or pursuant to Section 7-48 of
the City Code.
105.3 Composition of Board; Appointment of Members. The Board shall consist of
nine members to be appointed in the following manner
Place 1 One architect to be nominated by the Fort Worth Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects.
Place 2. One home builder to be nominated by the Fort Worth Home Builder's
Association
Place 3 One general building contractor to be nominated by the Fort Worth
Chapter of the Associated General Contractors.
Place 4 One structural engineer to be nominated by the Fort Worth Branch of the
Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
Place 5 One mechanical engineer to be nominated by the Fort Worth Branch of the
Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
Place 6 One building owner or manager to be nominated by the Building Owners
and Managers Association of Fort Worth.
Place 7 One person qualified in design and installation of sprinklers to be
nominated by the City Manager
Place 8 One fire insurance underwater to be nominated by the City Manager
Place 9 One expert in hazardous materials and chemicals to be nominated by the
City Manager
The City Manager shall appoint 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 is made m any
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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.
105.4 Terms of Members. Members appointed to odd numbered places shall serve
terms which expire October 1 of odd numbered years. Members appointed to the even numbered
places shall serve terms which expire October 1 of even numbered years. No member shall serve
more than three consecutive two-year terms. Members shall serve until their successors are
appointed.
105.5 Meetings; Quorum. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as
provided by law Five (5) 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
ma~onty of the members present and voting. The Board shall hold meetings at such time and
place as called by the Chairman or one lawfully acting in that capacity
105.6 Bylaws and Records. The Board shall hold an organizational meeting in October
of each year, at which time rt shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman before proceeding to
other matters of business. 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.
105.7 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 Code. The
Board may modify m whole or m part or may affirm the interpretation of the Building Official.
No interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the Building Official has rendered a written
interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the Building Official to render a written interpretation
within thirty (30) days of receipt of written request.
2. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Fire Chief on the Fire Code. The Board may
modify in whole or m part or may affirm the interpretation of the Fire Chief. No interpretation
shall be heard by the Board until the Fire Chief has rendered a written interpretation. It shall be
incumbent upon the Fire Chief to render a written interpretation wrthm thirty (30) days of receipt
of written request.
3 Approve alternate methods of construction and fire prevention where rt 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, samtation and safety
exists in the alternate method as intended by the standards.
4 Approve new methods of construction and fire prevention not covered by the
construction and fire prevention standards, provided that the Board finds the same degree of
surtabihty, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, sanitation and safety exists m the
new methods as intended by the standards. The Board, m approving new matenals and
processes, shall rely upon recognized standards or practices.
5 Determine the acceptability and. adequacy of matenals, equipment and methods of
construction of signs. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official on the Sign Code
of the City of Fort Worth. No interpretation shall be heard by the Board until the Building
Official has rendered a wntten interpretation. It shall be incumbent upon the Building Official to
render a wntten interpretation within thirty (30) days of receipt of wntten request.
The Building Official may accept and then refer an application concerning the electrical
requirements of the Sign Code to the Electrical Board for a decision. Such application and
decision is not valid unless the referral by the Building Official is upheld by an approval vote of
the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
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.
7 Grant variances to the non-administrative provisions of the Building, Fire and Sign
Codes, 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 rts good judgment m granting such variances, balancing the code
requirement to protect life, structural safety and the reasonableness of the requirement. It shall
take the affirmative vote of five members to Q-r~ant a variance.
105.8 Right of Appeal. Any person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by a
decision or order of the Building Official or Fire Chief may appeal such decision or order to the
Board if it falls within the Boards authority Every appeal must be filed m wasting on the form
provided by staff with the Secretary within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision or order
appealed from. The Board shall not consider any appeal that is filed after the thirty (30) day
period. Such appeal shall contain appropriate reference to the decision or order appealed from,
as well as the grounds for the appeal. At the time of filing an appeal, the appellant shall pay a
non-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.
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, m whole or m part, specifying the grounds of illegality Such petition
shall be presented to the Court within ten (10) days after the filing of the decision of the
board.
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105.9 Agenda and Records. The agenda for the Board shall be prepared by the
Secretary and shall be posted as required by law All~records and evidence pertinent to any
appeal shall be transmitted to the Board pnor to the heanng by delivery to the Secretary
Records of all appeals shall be kept m the office of the Building Official. The Building
Official shall transmit copies of appeal records to the Fire Cluef.
105.10 Hearing. The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the heanng of an appeal
and shall give notice of said heanng m wntmg to the parties m 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 its decision.
105.11 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 life or property Any work done contrary to the order of the Building Official or
Fire Chief after filing an appeal hereunder, pending the determination of such appeal, shall
be subject to nullification should the order be affirmed and may not be considered by the
Board as mitigating or extenuating circumstance.
105.12 Enforcement. The Building Official and Fire Chief shall enforce and
execute all legal decisions and orders of the Board for which they are respectively
responsible
105.13 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
SECTION 106
*Section 106.1. add two paragraphs to read as, ollows
Blasting or the use of explosives shall be permitted only in special circumstances.
Such work will require an additional special blasting permit, issued by the Fire Chief with
the approval of the Building Official.
Bars, gnlles, grates or similar devices installed on emergency escape or rescue
windows, doors or window wells shall require a permit.
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*Section 106.2. changed to read as follows
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 derncks.
4 Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
5 Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II
or III-A liquids. (Retaining walls placed in 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 1
7 Platforms, walks and decks not more than 6 inches above grade and not over any
basement or story below
8 Pamtmg, 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 protecting not more than 54 inches.
11 Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in
which the pool walls are entirely above the adtacent 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 m height.
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 in any manner in violation of the provisions of tlis
code or any other laws or ordinances of this turisdiction.
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*Section 106.3.2. add a new paragraph after the exception to read as, ollows
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.
*Section 106.3.5. deleted.
*Section 106.3.6. added to read as, ollows
106.3.6 Residential Master Plans. All Master Plans on file with the Building
Inspection Department will be considered obsolete with the adoption of this code. Unless
picked up by the owner within 90 days after the effective date of this code, those plans may
be disposed of. Home builders may submit new master plans after the effective date of this
code.
When Master Plans are registered with the Building Official for use with an expedited
permit issuance program, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable registration fee per plan as
specified in Table No 1-B
*Section 106.4.1.1. added to read as follows
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.
SECTION 107
*Section 107.2. changed to read as, ollows
107.2 Building Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table
No 1-A. At the time of application, along with any other fees required, a permit application
fee as specified m Table No 1-B shall be required.
EXCEPTIONS: 1 Buildings or structures owned and occupied by a
Federal, State, or County entity on property owned by the Federal, State, or
County entity shall be exempt from the permit fees. This exception does not
apply to public school distracts or county community colleges.
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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.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall
be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit fee
shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all
fimsh work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-
extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
EXCEPTION: When other than new construction, individual permit
fees shall be required per trade. The building permit fee will be based upon
the valuation as determined by the Building Official for that work only The
fee for other trade permits will be subject to the appropriate codes.
Unless acceptable bid puce documentation is provided, the determination of valuation
shall be the largest of the valuation stated by the applicant or as calculated by the Building
Official in accordance with the approved valuation table.
107.2.1 Demolition and Moving Permit Fees. Movement and demolition of
buildings and structures shall comply with Chapter 7; Artrcle VII of the City Code and with
the provisions of this code. The fee for each permit shall be based upon the gross square
footage as set forth m Table No 1-B At the time of application, along with any other fees
required, a permit application fee as specified m Table No 1-B shall be required.
EXCEPTIONS: 1 The fees for demolition will not be required for
buildings ordered demolished by the City of Fort Worth.
2. The fees for moving will not be required for those applicants
meeting exceptions 2 or 3 of Section 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
m Table No 1-B shall be required. If rt is determined that repairs requiring a standard
building permit are necessary to comply with the occupancy change, this same permit may
be used as the building permit. The fees will be adjusted to the appropriate amount for a
building permit except that the original Change of Occupancy fee shall not be reduced.
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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 metered dwellings and dwelling umts.
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, m which no action, including
but not limited to obtaimng a certificate of occupancy, repairing, or changing the billing,
is taken within 60 days, shall be considered expired and a new Ordinance Inspection with
the appropriate fees will be required to continue any action.
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
*Section 107.3. changed to read ase ollows
107.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are submitted for review, a
plan review fee shall be paid at the time of application. Said plan review fee shall be as
specified in Table No 1-B
EXCEPTIONS 1 The fee will not be required for those
applicants meeting exceptions 1, 2 or 3 of Section 107.2
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2. The fee will not be required for Group R-3 Occupancies and
their accessory uses.
The original plan review fee 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
addirional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown m Table No 1-A. 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 Group R-3 Occupancies and
their accessory uses.
3 Those plans under a Fast Track review will not be charged if the
additional review is for additional phases, however, addendum's to plans
already reviewed will be charged the fee.
When trade permits are issued under an umbrella permit, the additional plan
review fee shall apply to all plans including those for other trades.
*Section 107.6. changed to read ase ollows
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 writing from the applicant, accompanied with the original receipt and
request is made not later than 180 days after the date of application or permit issuance.
EXCEPTIONS: 1 The 180 day time frame maybe extended by
the Building Official to coincide with any extension authorized under
Section 106 4 4 or 107 4
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 nor shall it be
considered when calculating the 95 percent or the minimum of Exception
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4 The Building Official shall retain, as a minimum, the largest of
the following:
(a) The plan review fee; or
(b) Minimum of 50 dollars ($50 00)
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*Section 107.7. added to read as follows
107.7 Administrative Hold. Any admimstrative discrepancy including but not
limited to, delinquency m 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.
SECTION 108
*Section 108. S. S. is deleted.
*Section 108.8. add an exception to the fourth ap ragraph to read as follows
EXCEPTION: The fee will not be required for those applicants
meeting exception 3 of Section 107.2.
SECTION 109
*Section 109.3. changed to read as follows.
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 zomng of the location.
3 The use and occupancy classification.
4 The occupant load.
5 The construction type.
6 The name of the issuing individual.
7 The name of the Building Official.
8 The name and address of the owner
9 A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
10 A statement that S-2 high piled combustible storage will be annotated as S2-H.
For existing uses required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy to comply with
Appendix Chapter 34, the Building Official may issue a certificate where evidence is
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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 hmrted to, old permits, old Certificate of Occupancies,
affidavits, tax records and business records as evidence.
*Section 109.4. add a second and third paragraph to read as follows.
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a penod up to but not to exceed 24 months
maybe issued by the Building Official for a structure not m 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 originally granted beyond the 24-month
penod of lime, not exceeding a time penod 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
*Section 109.6. add a second paragraph to read as follows
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.
SECTION 110
*Section 110. added to read as, ollows
Individual or Contractor Registration for Group R, Division 3
Occupancies or their Accessory Structures
110.1 General. Each individual or business shall list its principals and an official, m
its employ, who will be designated as controlling officer The controlling officer shall be
responsible for all permits obtained by him or any employee of his business. Each registered
business shall notify the City of Fort Worth, m wasting, 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.
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110.3 Individual or Contractor Identification.
1 Each fob 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 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 longerperiods 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 term "direct employ" shall include individuals receiving a
regular paycheck as payment for performance of dunes, as well as, subcontractors for which,
under the provisions of this section, the registered individual or contractor is taking
responsibility for their work performance. It shall not allow for homeowners to obtain a
permit without registration but hire others to do the work.
Individuals or Contractors using their registration to permit~obs for other non-
registered individuals will be considered, as well as those non-registered indrviduals, to be m
violation of this code.
110.5 Revocation of Registration. Registration may be revoked by the Building
Official for due cause The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals may hear
revocation appeals by applicants desiring reinstatement.
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TABLE NO. 1-A
*Table No. 1-A. changed to Yead as follows. i'
TABLE 1-A -- BiTII.DING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1 00 to $500 00 $18.00
$501 00 to $2,000.00 $18.00 for the first $500 00 plus $2.40 for each additional $100 00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 00
$2,001 00 to $25,000 00 $54 00 for the first $2,000 00 plus $10 80 for each additional $1,000 00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001 00 to $50,000 00 $302.40 for the first $25,000 00 plus $7.80 for each additional $1,000 00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001 00 to $100,000 00 $497 40 for the first $50,000 00 plus $5 40 for each additional $1,000 00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 00
$100,001 00 to $500,000 00 $767 40 for the first $100,000 00 plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000 00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $500 000 00
$500,001 00 to $1,000,000 00 $2447 40 for the first $500,000 00 plus $3 60 for each additional $1,000 00
or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 00
$1,000,001 00 and up $4247 40 for the first $1,000,000 00 plus $2.40 for each additional $1,000 00
or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees.
1 Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum of two hours)
2 Remspechon 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
' Or $30 00 per hour, whichever is greater
$30 00 per hour
$25 00
$30 00 per hour
$30 00 per hour
$45 00'
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TABLE NO. 1-B
*Table No. 1-B. added to read as follows ~~
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 10 00
3 Demolition and Moving Fees
Square Footage 1 through 1,000 48 00
1,001 through 2,000 96 00
2,001 through 3,000 180 00
3,001 through 5,000 270 00
5,001 through 10,000 360 00
10,001 through 20,000 480 00
20,001 and above 960 00
4 Change of Occupancy Permit Fee 48 00
5 Ordinance Inspection Fee (per inspector) 25 00
6 Encroachment Variance Letters 25 00
7 Zoning Verification Letters 10 00
8 Record Change Fee (per record or permit) 10 00
9 Plan Review Fee
those submitted for fast track 250 00
those requiring circulation 200 00
those without circulation 75 00
10 Contractor Registration (valid for one year) 100 00
11 Residential Master Plan Registration 20 00
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SECTION 202
*Section 202. delete the definition of"Approved Fabricator"
SECTION 209
*Section 209. add a new definition to read ase ollows
HIGH-RISE BUILDING is a building having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
SECTION 214
*Section 214. change de anition of"Mechanical Code" to read as follows
MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical Code, as adopted by this
~unsdiction.
SECTION 217
*Section 217. change definition of"Plumbing Code" to read as, ollows
PLUMBING CODE is the International Plumbing Code, as adopted by this ~unsdiction.
SECTION 220
*Section 220. add a new de anition or "Self-Service Storage Facility"
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY is real property designed and used for the
purpose of renting or leasing individual storage and removing personal property on a self-
service basis.
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SECTION 302
*Section 302.4.Exception #3, changed to read ~zs follows.
3 In the one-hour occupancy separation between Group R, Division 3
and Group U Occupancies, the separation maybe limited to the .installation of
not less than one-half .inch gypsum board, or materials approved for .one-hour
fire-resistive construction on the garage side; and aught-fitting weather
stripped door 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) m thickness, or a fight-fitting door having
a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance
with Part II of UBC Standard 7-2, which is a part of this code, is permitted m
lieu remainder to read the same}
SECTION 303
*Section 303.9. change to read as,follows.
303.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A
Occupancies as set forth in the Fire Code.
For amusement building alarm systems, see Section 408.5 1
SECTION 305
*Section 305.2.3. Exception 3. change to read as follows.
3 Division 3 Occupancies maybe located above the first story m
buildings of
a. Type I construction, when m compliance with provisions 3 1 through 3 6,
and,
b Types II-F.R., II One-hour and III One-hour construction, subject to the
limitation of Section 506, when m compliance with provisions 3 1 through
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(remainder of exception to read the same)
*Section 305.9. change to read as follows.
305.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E
Occupancies as set forth m the Fire Code.
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See Chapter 10 for smoke-detection requirements.
For installation requirements, see the Fire CodE.
SECTION 307
*Section 307.9. change to read as,follows.
307.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed m Group H
Occupancies as set forth in the Fire Code. Approved smoke detection shall be provided for
rooms used for the storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials when
required by the Fire Code.
For Group H, Division 6 Occupancies, see Section 307 11
For installation requirements, see the Fire Code.
For aerosol storage warehouses, see the Fire Code.
*Section 307.11.5.5. change to read ase ollows.
307.11.5.5 Fire and emergency alarm. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided
throughout buildings containing Group H, Division 6 Occupancies.
For installation requirements, see the Fire Code.
SECTION 308
*Section 308.9. change to read as follows.
308.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in Group I
Occupancies as set forth in the Fire Code. For installation requirements, see the Fire Code.
SECTION 310
*Section 310.9.1.3, add an Exception to read as follows.
Exception: Whenever rewiring or new wiring occurs during the
alteration, repair or addition process that, in the opinion of the Building
Official, makes it possible to hardwire the smoke detectors, then those that can
be hardwired shall be installed as required for new construction.
*Section 310.9.1.4. add a sentence at the end to read as, ollows
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If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the sounding of one alarm is not loud enough to be
heard in all sleeping areas, one or more detectors maybe required to be interconnected.
*Section 310.10. change to read as follows.
310.10 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies as set forth in the Fire. Code. For installation requirements, see the
Fire Code.
SECTION 311
*Section 311.2.3.5. changed to read as, ollows.
311.2.3.5 Vehicle barriers. In parking garages where any parking area is located more than
5 feet (1524 mm) above the adjacent grade, deck, floor or ramp, vehicle bamers shall be
provided.
{remainder of section unchanged}
SECTION 403
*Section 403.1. changed to read as follows.
SECTION 403 -- SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH RISE OCCUPANCIES
403.1 Scope. This section applies to all occupancies, each having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the {remainder of paragraph
unchanged} with Section 403.2
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 311 9
*Section 403.2.2. item #2. changed to read as follows
2. Except for comdors, and partitions separating dwelling amts or guest rooms, all
interior-nonbearing partitions required to be one-hour fire-resistive construction by Table 6-A
maybe ofnon-combustible construction without afire-resistive time period. For allowable
reduction of corndor construction, see Section 1004.3 4.3
*Section 403.2.2. item #3. delete.
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*Section 403.3. change to read as, ollows.
403.3 Smoke Detection. Smoke detectors shall be installed as set forth in the Fire Code.
*Section 403.5.1. 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, change to read as follows.
403.5.1 General. The fire alarm, emergency voice/alarm signaling system and fire
department communication systems shall be designed and installed as set forth in the Fire
Code.
403.5.2 Emergency voice alarm signaling system. The voice alarm and signaling system
shall be designed and installed as set forth in the Fire Code.
403.5.3 Fire department communication system. Afire department communication
system shall be designed and installed as set forth in the Fire Code
*Section 403.6.2, change to read as, ollows.
403.6.2 Annunciation identification. Control panels shall be identified as specified m the
Fire Code. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be annunciated and zoned as
specified m the Fire Code.
*Section 403.7. item #1, add an Exception #4 to read as, ollows.
4 When comdors are not required to be of fire-resistive construction
under Section 1004.3 4.3, the elevator lobby is not required.
SECTION 408
*Section. 408.5.1. change to read as ollows.
4.08.5:1 General. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed m accordance with the
Fire Code.
*Sections 408. S. 2. 408. S. 3 and 408.5.4. delete.
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SECTION 503
*Section 503.4.8. second paragraph, change to read as,follows.
For one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 15
mZ), there are no requirements for wall and opening protection based on location on property
when accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy
*Section 503.4.8. add a third paragraph to read as ollows.
For one- and two-family dwellings and apartment buildings, open metal carport
structures maybe constructed within zero (0) feet of the property line without fire-resistive or
opening protection when the location of such is approved as required by other City
ordinances.
SECTION 504
*Section 504.3. change the exceptions to read as, ollows.
Exceptions: 1 The mayor occupancy classification of a building may
be used to determine the allowable area of such building when the mayor use
occupies not less than 90 percent of the area of any floor of anon-spnnklered
building, or not less than 80 percent of the area of any floor of a building
provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout; and provided that
other minor accessory uses shall not exceed the basic area permitted by Table
5-B for such minor uses and that various uses are separated as specified in
Section 302 4
2. Groups, B, F, M and S and Group H, Division 5 Occupancies
complying with the provisions of Section 505.2 may contain other
occupancies provided that such occupancies do not occupy more than 10
percent of the area of any floor of a non-spnnklered building, or not more than
20 percent of the area of any floor of a building provided with an automatic
sprinkler system throughout; nor more than the basic area permitted in the
occupancy by Table 5-B for such occupancy, and further provided that such
occupancies are separated as specified m Section 302.4
SECTION 505
Section 505.2. add a third paragraph to read as, ollows.
In other than Group H, Divisions 1, 2 or 3 Occupancies, the area of the following buildings
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shall not be hmrted if the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throughout as specified in Chapter 9, and entirely surrounded and ad~omed by public ways or
yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) m width. The•unhmited area provisions of this
paragraph cannot be used in conjunction with the fire-resistive substitution provisions of
Section 508
1 Type II-FR buildings.
2. Type II-lhr buildings with five or less stones.
3 Type II-N buildings with three or less stones.
*Section 505.3. items #1 through #4 are changed to read as follows.
1 (delete)
2 Section 904.2.6 for Group H, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies.
3 (delete)
4 Section 505.2 for unlimited area.
SECTION 506
*Section 506. items #1 through #S of the second paragraph are changed to read as
ollows.
1 Section 904.2 6 for Group H, Division 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 Occupancies.
2. (delete)
3 (delete)
4 Section 505.2 for unlimited area.
5 Section 904.2.7 for Group I, Divisions 1 1 and 1.2 Occupancies used as hospitals,
nursing homes or health-care centers in Type II One-hour, Type III One-hour, Type IV or
Type VOne-hour construction.
SECTION 508
*Section 508. item #6, changed to read as follows.
6 Corridors, except as specifically exempted in Sections 1004.3 4.3 (Sections
1004.3 4.3 1 and 1004.3 4.3.2)
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TABLE 5-A
*Table S-A. insert a footnote #8 to the heading "EXTERIOR WALLS $"and add
the footnote to read as follows.
When the exterior wall of a non-high-rise building is more than 20 feet from the
property line, the fire-resistive requirements for exterior bearing and exterior
nonbearing walls may be reduced by one-hour when the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in Chapter 9 However,
a wall that is required to be one-hour may not be reduced except as allowed under
Section 508
TABLE 6-A
*Table 6-A, insert a footnote #4 in building element #8 " 8 Roofs and roof-
ceilm~s 4 "and add a footnote #4 to read as, follows.
°The fire-resistive requirements for roofs and roof-ceilings ofnon-high-rise buildings
maybe reduced by one-hour when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in Chapter 9
SECTION 708
*Section 708.2.1. add a new sentence to item #4 to read as follows
For combustion air ducts within dwelling units, see also Section 709 1, Exception to item #1
of the Mechanical Code
*Section 708.3.1.2.1, than e exception #2 to read ase ollows
2 Where approved sprinklers are installed within the attic space,
draftstoppmg maybe as specified m the exception to Section 708 3 1.2.2.
*Section 708.3.1.2.2 change the exception to read ase ollows
Exception Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed wrthm
the attic space, the area between draft stops maybe 9,000 square feet (836
mmZ) and the greatest horizontal dimension maybe 100 feet (30 480 mm)
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SECTION 709
*Section 709.6.1. changed to read as follows.
709.6.1 General. When protection of opemngs is required, through penetrations of the fire-
resistive walls shall comply {remainder of section unchanged}
*Section 709.7. changed to read as follows.
709.7 Membrane Penetrations. When protection of opemngs is required, membrane
penetrations of the fire-resistive {remainder of section unchanged}
SECTION 713
*Section 713.10. item #S is changed to read as follows.
5 Penetrations of elevator lobbies required by Sections 403 7 and 1004 3 4.5
*And a ourth paragraph is added to Section 713.10 to read as follows.
For dampers in combustion air opemngs, see also Section 710.2 of the Mechanical Code. For
dampers m use with direct-fired air-heating equipment, see also Section 915 7 of the
Mechanical Code.
*Section 713.11. add a fourth paragraph to read as follows.
For penetrations of ducts conveying hazardous exhausts, see also Section 510 6 4 of the
Mechanical Code. For dampers in combustion air opemngs, see also Section 710.2 of the
Mechanical Code. For dampers in use with direct-fired air-heating equipment, see also
Section 915 7 of the Mechanical Code. For penetrations of ducts in H-6 Occupancies, see
also Section 1202.2.5 of this code.
SECTION 902
*Section 902. subitems 1.3. 1.4. 1.5 and 1.6 added to read ase ollows.
1.3 U.B C Standard 9-4, Standard on Aircraft Hangars
1 4 U.B C Standard 9-5, Installation of Halon Fire Extinguishing System.
1.5 U.B C Standard 9-6, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances
1 6 U.B C Standard 9-7, Installation of Sprinkler Systems mOne- and Two-Family
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
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SECTION 904
*Section 904.1.2. changed to read as follows.
904 1.2 Standards. Fire-extinguishing systems shall comply with U.B C. Standards 9-1, 9-
2, 9-4, 9-5 and 9-6, along with the appropriate National Fire Protection Association
Standards.
EXCEPTIONS. 1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not covered
with U.B C Standard 9-1, 9-2, 9-4, 9-5 or 9-6 shall be approved and installed
in accordance with approved standards.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems maybe connected to the domestic
water-supply main when approved by the building official, provided the
domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the
combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such case, the sprinkler
system connection shall be made between the public water main or meter and
the building shutoff valve, and there shall not be intervening valves or
connections. The fire department connection maybe omitted when approved
by the fire department.
3 Automatic sprinkler systems m Group R Occupancies four stories
or less maybe in accordance with U.B C. Standard 9-3
4 Automatic sprinkler systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes may be m accordance with U.B C. Standard 9-7
5 Where sprinklers are installed in electrical rooms they shall be
separated from the buildings main sprinkler system by a pre-action valve.
This valve shall be connected to fire detection device(s) in the electrical room.
Sprinkler piping shall remain dry until the fire detection device activates and
opens the pre-action valve. Detection devices shall have a minimum
temperature rating of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkler head(s) shall be of a
type to remain closed until sufficient heat is present to open them. The
sprinkler(s) shall have a minimum temperature rating of 212 degrees
Fahrenheit. Sprinkler heads in electrical rooms shall be protected with a listed
guard over the head. Sprinkler heads maybe installed in electrical rooms
without the pre-action valve, fire detection device and guard if approved
tamper proof sprinkler heads are installed m place of standard heads.
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided m conformance with the
supply requirements of the respective standards, however, every fire protection system shall
be designed with a 5 psi safety factor
*Section 904.1.3. change to read as follows.
904 1.3 Modifications. When residential sprinkler systems as set forth m UBC Standard 9-3
or 9-7 are provided, exceptions to, or reductions m, code requirements based on the
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installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system are not allowed. Allowable tradeoffs
for, or increases in, Building Code provisions based on the installation of an automatic fire-
extinguishing system are not allowed. ~•
Exception: Reductions are allowed for the following provisions.
1 Section 708.3 1 1.3, draft stops in floor-ceiling assemblies.
2. Section 708.3 1.2.1, draft stops in attics.
3 Section 708 3 1.2.2, draft stops m attics.
*Section 904.2.2. item #S is changed and items #6 and #7 are added to read as
ollows.
5 Throughout all buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance
with Section 1511, that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
Exception: 1 (delete)
2. Open parking structures m compliance with Section 311.9
3 (delete)
6 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding
15', see Section 8101 of the Fire Code.
7 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extmgmshmg system as specified m the Fire
Code.
*Section 904.2.6.4. added to read as follows.
904.2.6.4 Group H, Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangers shall be classified by Group
and Type*, and shall be provided with afire-extinguishing system as specified by UBC
Standard 9-4
(*Note. Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9-4 shall be for
use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the construction type used
in conjunction with any other provision of this code.)
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*Section 904.2.9 changed to read as follows.
904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An autorriatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout every apartment house three or more stories m height or containing 16 or more
dwelling amts, every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an
occupant load of more than 10, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing
20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be.used in
the dwelling amts and guest room portions of the building.
*Sections 904.2.10. 904.2.10.1 and 904.2.10.2. added to read as follows.
904.2.10 Group S Occupancies.
904.2.10.1 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self-service storage facilrties.
Exception: One story self-service storage facilities, that have no
interior corridors, with aone-hour fire-rated occupancy separation wall
installed between every storage compartment.
904.2.10.2 Group S, Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangers shall be classified by Group
and Type*, and shall be provided with afire-extinguishing system as specified by UBC
Standard 9-4
(*Note. Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9-4 shall be for
use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the construction type used
in conjunction with any other provision of this code.)
*Section 904.4. subparagraph 4.4 of item #4 is changed to read as follows.
4 4 Other approved fire-protection equipment is installed in such areas.
*Section 904.5.3. change the third paragraph to read as follows.
There shall be atwo-way outlet above the roof line on every standpipe when the roof
has a slope of less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3% slope)
Exception Where the stairway extends to the roof, the two-way
outlet maybe located at the topmost floor landing.
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*Section 904.5.3. add a new paragraph to read as, ollows.
All Class I standpipes shall be
1 Water filled at all times, or,
2. Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure
with ahigh/low alarm.
SECTION 905
*Section 905.2.6. added to read as follows:
905.2.6 Corridors and Exit Passageways. When smoke control is required, and when
required to have protected openings, the construction of corndors and exit passageways shall
also comply with these provisions as a smoke barner
Exception: When the comdor or exit passageway has a positive
pressure difference between it and the neighboring spaces that complies with
the provisions of this section, only a negative pressure difference shall be
required between the comdor or exit passageway and the vestibules of Section
1005.3.3 7 1 4 or the pressurized exit enclosure of Section 1005.3.3 7 1,
exception.
However, if the comdor or exit passageway is placed m negative
pressure relative to its neighboring spaces, then the pressure differences
between the comdor or exit passageway and the vestibule or pressurized exit
enclosure shall comply with the provisions of this section.
SECTION 906
*Section 906.1. add an Exception #3 to item #1 to read as, ollows.
3 Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
*Section 906.6.3. add an Exception to read as, ollows.
Exception: In buildings protected throughout by an approved
automatic sprinkler system, curtain boards need only to extend down from the
ceiling for a minimum depth of four (4) feet.
TABLE 9-A
*Table 9-A. change Occupancy Item #S. Standpipe Class or sprinklered buildings
from `No requirement" to Class "I".
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SECTION 1003
*Section 1003.3.1.12. added to read as follows.
1003.3.1.12 Electronic Locking Devices. Electronic locking devices, installed in such a
manner that the method of unrestricted exiting reties upon electricity or electronics instead of
mechanical means, shall comply with the following:
1 An approved smoke detection system shall 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
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 system of this subsection is not required.
2 Doors which have electronic locking devices shall swing freely when the
electronic device is released.
Exception When these doors are required to have positive latching
under Section 713 6.3, the Building Official and Fire Chief shall determine:
1 If a double motion to exit, ie. the release of the electronic device
then the operation of a door knob or push bar, is an acceptable exit
means, or,
2. If the latch should be designed to fail in the secure position, or,
3 Whether to deny the usage of the locks.
(Note An example of a possible double action exiting system would be a
magnetic electronic lock with a standard, unlocked passage set or panic
hardware Under no circumstances would the second latch be allowed to
require another key or tool to operate. In anon-emergency situation, the
electronic device would need to be released to allow normal unrestricted
exrtmg. In an alarm situation, the electronic lock would be automatically
released allowing for a single normal exrtmg operation.)
3 The electronic device shall comply with the following•
A. Automatically release upon activation of the smoke detection system.
B When the area of concern has a sprinkler system, automatically release upon
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activation of a waterflow alarm or trouble signal.
C Automatically release upon loss of electrio~l power to the building or the
electronic device.
D Automatically release upon activation of a release button that complies with item
#4 of this section.
Exceptions: 1 In lieu of a release button, an emergency pull box or a
break glass emergency box maybe located adjacent to the door to activate the
release in an emergency Choice of box must be approved by the Fire Chief
so as not to be confused with any other alarm boxes. An approved sign shall
be adjacent to the box with the appropriate message such as "Pull to Open
Door" or "Break Glass to Open Door " The box shall be wired through a
supervised circuit as defined m 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 system shall be wired through a supervised circuit as defined
m 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.
4 A push button will not be required for approved listed electronic
panic hardware devices that release the electronic locking system. However,
those devices with a time delay must be installed as required by Section
1003.3 1 10
E. The electronic device may be relatched automatically as long as normal power is
provided. The electronic device shall not be powered by emergency backup power
such as generators or batteries.
4 The release button shall be red in color and at least a 2" Mushroom Switch or 2"
Square Lexan Palm Button. The button shall be located 40 inches (102 cm) to 48 inches (122
cm) vertically above the floor and within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the secured doors.
An approved sign shall be adjacent to the button with the words "Push to Exit." 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)
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SECTION 1004
*Section 1004.2.4. change the exception to read as follows.
Exceptions: 1 The separation distance determined in accordance with
this section maybe measured along a direct path of exit travel within a
corndor serving exit enclosures. The walls of any such exit enclosure shall
not be less than 30 feet (9144 mm), measured m a straight line, from the walls
of another exit enclosure.
2. When the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system
throughout, at least two of the exits or exit-access doorways shall be placed a
distance apart equal to not less than one third of the length of the maximum
overall diagonal dimension of the area served, in lieu of one half, measured in
a straight line between the center of such exits or exit-access doorways.
*Section 1004.2.5.2.3. add a second paragraph to read as follows.
When reduction of corndor construction is allowed under Section 1004.3 4.3, the reduction
shall not apply to the comdors of this section for extra travel distance.
*Section 1004.2.5.2.5. changed to read ase ollows.
1004.2.5.2.5 Factory, hazardous and storage occupancies. In a building classified as a
Group H, Division 5 aircraft repair hangar, or as a Group F or Group S Occupancy, the travel
distance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) and maybe increased to 400 feet (121 920
mm) if the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout.
*Section 1004.2.6. changed to read as follows.
1004.2.6 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit-access doorway is required, the exit
access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in hallways and comdors more than
20 feet (6096 mm) in length.
Exceptions• 1 In occupancies m Use Group B where the building is
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, the length of dead-
end comdors shall not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm)
2. A dead-end corndor shall not be limited in length where the length
of the dead-end corndor is less than 2.5 times the least width of the dead-end
corndor
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*Section 1004.3.4.3. Exceptions #4. S and 6 are changed to read as,follows.
4 Comdor walls and ceilings of Group B Occupancies need not be of
fire-resistive construction when the entire story in which the space is located is
equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and an automatic
smoke-detection system installed within the comdor The actuation of any
detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the comdor
Use of this exception will not permit the use of non-rated non-
protected construction m the following:
-for the exit enclosure separation m exception #1 of Section 1004.2.4
-to obtain the 100 foot travel distance increase of Section 1004.2.5.2.3
-to convey air to or from rooms as stated in Section 601.2 of the
Mechanical Code except that private comdors within a single
tenant space maybe used to convey air provided that smoke
detectors are installed within the tenant comdor m accordance
with their hstmg.
5 Except for Groups H, I and R-1 Occupancies, comdors shall not be
required to be protected when the building is protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system throughout.
Use of this exception will not permit the use of non-rated non-
protected construction in the followmg•
-for the exit enclosure separation m exception #1 of Section 1004.2.4
-to obtain the 100 foot travel distance increase of Section 1004.2.5.2.3
-to convey air to or from rooms as stated in Section 601.2 of the
Mechanical Code.
6 In Group B office buildings, comdor walls and ceilings need not be
offire-resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the
space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke-detection system wrthm
the comdor The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all
areas served by the comdor The smoke-detection system shall be connected
to the building's fire alarm system where such a system is provided.
*Section 1004.3.4.5, add Exception #4 to read as follows.
4 When comdors are not required to be offire-resistive construction
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under Section 1004.3 4.3, the elevator lobby is not required.
SECTION 1005
*Section 1005.3.3.7. changed to read as follows.
1005.3.3.7 Pressurized enclosure. In a building having a floor level used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access, all required exit enclosures shall be pressurized m accordance with Section
905 and this section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an approved
fire alarm system.
Exceptions: 1 If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm
system, pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot-type smoke detector
listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each vestibule
entry
2 Open parking garages in compliance with Section 311 9
A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute
(1180 L/s) of air at the design pressure difference shall be located in the upper portion of such
pressurized exit enclosures.
*Section 1005.3.3.7.1. changed to read as follows.
1005.3.3.7.1 Vestibules. Pressurized exit enclosures shall be provided with a pressurized
entrance vestibule that complies with the requirements of this section.
Exception: For buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system, vestibules maybe omitted, provided all enclosed exit enclosures are
equipped with a barometric dampered relief opening at the top and the
stairway supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a minimum of
2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L/s) through the relief opening while
maintaining a minimum positive pressure of 0 15-inch water column m the
shaft relative to atmospheric pressure with all doors closed.
Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be initiated by activation
of an approved fire alarm system. If the building is not equipped with a fire
alarm system, pressurization shall be upon activation of aspot-type smoke
detector fisted for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each
enclosure door Such equipment shall also be activated by actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system.
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SECTION 1006
*Section 1006.3.3.1. changed to read as, ollows.
1006.3.3.1 General. Exterior exit stairways serving as a portion of the exit discharge m the
means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of .Section 1006.3.3 An exterior
exit stairway serves as an exit discharge component m a means of egress system and is open
on not less than two sides, except for required structural columns and open-type handrails
and guardrails. The ad~oimng open remainder of section unchanged} for interior
stairways.
SECTION 1101
*Section 1101.2, add an item #2 to read as follows.
2. Alternate Design
Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified
plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the requirements of this Chapter State certification of final inspection must
be provided before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
SECTION 1103
*Section 1103.1.4. changed to read as follows.
1103.1.2.4 Group E Occupancies. Group E Occupancies shall be accessible as provided in
this chapter
Exception: Group E, Division 3 Occupancy with not more than 20
children when used as an accessory use to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy
SECTION 1202
*Section 1202.2.1. add an exception after the second pa~raph to read as follows.
Exception Bathroom exhaust ducts may terminate m a warehouse or
shop area when infiltration of outside air is present and the duct does not
penetrate an occupancy separation.
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SECTION 1203
*Section 1203.3, change the exception after the third paragraph to read as follows.
Exception: Pnvate laundry rooms m Group R, Division 3 and inside
individual dwelling amts of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.
SECTION 1402
*Section 1402.1, add a third paragraph to read as follows.
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 protection method.
SECTION 1506
*Section 1506.3. changed to read as follows.
1506.3 Overflow Drains and Scuppers. Where roof drains are required, overflow drains or
overflow scuppers shall be sized and installed in accordance with Section 1107 of the
Plumbing Code.
Overflow drains shall discharge to an approved location and shall not be connected to
roof dram fines.
*Section 1506.6, added to read ase ollows.
1506.6 Over Private Property. Drainage from the roofs of any commercial building or
structure shall be contained within the property lines and shall not be allowed or caused to
drain to adjacent properties. Drainage from the downspout of any commercial building or
structure shall be connected to lateral storm sewer piping or, in the alternative, water
therefrom shall be otherwise contained and directed in accordance with accepted engineenng
practice as approved by the Director of Transportation and Public Works.
TABLE NO. 15-A
*Table No. 1 S-A and footnotes changed to read as follows.
*Insert a,footnote #S in the heading
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"TABLE 15-A -MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES 5"
*Change the roo classes for R-3. Types III-one-hour. III-N. IV. V-one-hour and V-N
from "NR " to "C ".
*Delete footnotes 1 and 3.
*Change footnote #4 to read assfollows.
' When exceeding 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area, the roof class shall be a minimum of Class
C or shall be non-combustible.
*Add a footnote #S to read as follows.
5 All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating
required by this table.
SECTION 1611
*Section 1611.6, add a paragraph to read as, ollows.
Wood retaining walls exceeding four (4) feet m height shall be constructed of new
wood properly treated for such use. Measurement shall be from the bottom of the footing to
the top of the wall. See Section 106.2, item #5 for retaining walls in succession.
SECTION 1701
*Section 1701.2. changed to read as follows.
1701.2 Special Inspector. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall
demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the architect or engineer of record, for
inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requmng special inspection.
*Section 1701.6.2. changed to read as ollows.
1701.6.2 Periodic special inspection. Some inspections may be made on a penodic
basis and satisfy the requirements of continuous inspection, provided this penodic scheduled
inspection is performed as outlined in the project plans and specifications and approved by
the architect or engineer of record.
*Section 1701.7. delete.
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SECTION 1804
*Section 1804.8. added to read as, ollows.
1804.8 Minimum distance of swimming pools from foundations. Swimming pools may
not be closer to a building foundation that one horizontal foot at fimsh grade for every
vertical foot of swimming pool depth.
Exception: Systems designed by an engineer registered m the State of
Texas.
SECTION 1806
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In soils considered adequate, as determined by the Building Official, for structures of
standard construction m which engineering design is not used, Figure No 1806.2 may be
accepted as an alternate foundation design for the occupancies and conditions specified.
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SECTION 2320
*Section 2320.1.. changed to read as follows. t
2320.1 General. The requirements in this section are intended for conventional fight-frame
construction. Other methods maybe used provided a satisfactory design is submitted
showing compliance with other provisions of this code.
When total loads exceed those specified in Tables 23-IV-J-1, 23-IV-J-3, and 23-IV-R-
1, 23-IV-R-2, 23-IV-R-3, 23-IV-R-4, 23-IV-R-7, 23-IV-R-8, 23-IV-R-9, 23-IV-R-10, 23-IV-
R-11 and 23-IV-R-12, 23-VII-R-l, 23-VII-R-3, 23-VII-R-7, 23-VII-R-9, 23-VIII-A, 23-VIII-
B, 23-VIII-C, 23-VIII-D, an engineering design shall be provided for the gravity load system.
Other approved repetitive wood members maybe used in lieu of solid-sawn lumber in
conventional construction provided these members comply with the provisions of this code.
SECTION 2501
*Section 2501.2. delete.
SECTION 2903
*Section 2903. changed to read as,follows.
SECTION 2903 -- ALTERNATE NUMBER OF FIXTURES
As a recommended but not required alternate to the minimum number of plumbing fixtures
required by this chapter, see Appendix Chapter 29 of this code or Table 403 1 of the
Plumbing Code.
SECTION 3205
*Section 3205.3. delete.
SECTION 3207
*Section 3207. add an exception to read ase ollows.
Exception: Doors authorized with an encroachment agreement
approved by City Council.
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SECTION 3303
*Section 3303.7.1. add an exception to the arst paragraph to read as,follows.
Exception: The Building Official may permit a solid fence where
there is pedestnan access on the opposite side of the street away from the
construction site and more than half the length of the block ns to be used for
construction or demolition purposes. Where such use is permitted, the
contractor shall place pedestnan warning signs on each side of the barrncade
at corners occupied by sand barncades. The pedestnan signs shall read as
follows.
WARNING
"Pedestnans are required by law to use
the opposite side of the street."
WARNING
"No Parking or Standing of Vehicles."
*And add a second paragraph to read as, ollows.
The contractor or person given permission to use any portion of the street shall
provide a stacknng lane for vehncles waiting to load and unload behind the portion of the
street for which permission of use has been granted. All gates and doors in bamcades shall
swing m toward the construction site. All pedestnan walkways installed in the street shall
include a walking platform.
SECTION 3403
*Section 3403.5. item #2, changed to read ase ollows.
2. Any unsafe conditions as described in thus code are corrected. The Building
Official shall use Appendix Chapter 34 as a guideline to determine unsafe conditions.
Unsafe conditions to be corrected shall include but not be limited to those provisions
specified for existing buildings m Appendix Chapter 34
SECTION 3504
*Section 3504. Part II. Chapter 9, changed to read ase ollows.
CHAPTER 9
9-1, 307 11 3, 321 1, 403.2, 404 3 1, 405 1 1, 804 1, 902, 904 1.2, 904 1 3, 904.2.6.3,
904.2.7, 904 3.2, 2603 7 1, 2603 8 1
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Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
NFPA 13-1996, National Fire Protection Association.
9-2, 902, 904 1.2, 904 5 1
Standpipe Systems. Standard for Installation of Standpipe Systems and Hose
Systems, NFPA 14-1996, National Fire Protection Association.
9-3, 804 1, 805, 902, 904 1.2, 904 1.3, 2603 7 1, 2603 8 1
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Group R Occupancies Four Stones or Less.
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems m Residential Occupancies up to
Four Stones m Height, NFPA 13R-1996, National Fire Protection Association.
9-4, 902, 904.2.6 4, 904.2.10.2
Aircraft Hangars. Standard on Aircraft Hangars, NFPA 409-1995, National Fire
Protection Association.
9-5, 902, 904 1.2
Halon Fire Extinguishing System. Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Systems, NFPA 12A-1992, National Fire Protection Association.
9-6, 902, 904 1.2
Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mams and Their Appurtenances,
NFPA 24-1995, National Fire Protection Association.
9-7, 902, 904 1.2
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D-1996, National Fire Protection Association.
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CHAPTER 36
*Cha~ter 36, added to read as ollows.
Chapter 36
Encroachment of Public Property
TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENTS
3601 General. No person, firm, or corporation shall use or occupy a publicstreet, 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 ~unsdiction of the Building, Electncal, Mechanical, Plumbing or
Sign Codes.
2 Entire street widths maybe 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 covenng such use.
Section 3602 -Permit Required
3602 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.
3602.1 Temporary Consent Agreement. The applicant shall execute three (3) copies of a
Consent Agreement with the Crty upon forms funushed by the Building Official. The forms
for such agreement shall be approved from lime to time by the City Attorney Executed
forms shall be kept and made available in the offices of the Building Official and City
Secretary
3602.2 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
covenng all public asks 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 provide that it cannot be canceled or amended
without at least ten (10) days advance wntten notice to the City Insurance shall be
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maintained for the length of encroachment.
3602.3 Plans. Each Temporary Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by a plan
showing the location and amount of public property to be occupied, the location of all
railings, fences, canopies and construction offices, sheds and other appurtenances, and the
nature and location of all warning devices necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.
The Encroachment Permit shall not be considered as a construction permit for the
items required to be shown on the plan except those required for pedestrian protection as
required by Chapter 33
3602.4 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 $40 00 per day up to and
including the third day;
2. If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per day will be one cent ($ O1) 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, an addrtionalpermit 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
3602.5 Issuance. The Building Official shall issue an Encroachment Permit when the
applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter
3603 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 3602.4 per
permit will be kept.
3604 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.
Section 3605 -Building Official Authority
3605 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute the Encroachment
Agreement on behalf of the City for temporary use or occupancy of public property for areas
as fisted m this section. Areas larger than those specified herein will require Crty Council
approval before the Agreement can be executed.
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3605.1 Area. The Building Official and the Director of Transportation and Public Works
shall determine the area of street, alley or public sidewalk ~uvhich maybe used during the
construction or demolition period for work space andi 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 mconvemence.
The area allowed for use without requiring City Council approval shall be as
follows
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 ad~oimng a building site provided that a clear and unobstructed roadway of
not less than 10 feet in width is maintained through such alley if such roadway is
required for use by fire trucks, garbage trucks or for access to public utilities or other
buildings on the alley
Any portion of a public sidewalk ad~ommg a building site except the walkway area
required to be maintained for public use.
4 Not withstanding the above provisions, no use will be authorized within 8 feet 6
inches of the center line of any railway track.
Section 3606 -Special Provisions
3606.1 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.
3606.2 Demolition. No wrecked or waste materials shall be placed upon any floor of any
building during the course of demolition so as to cause the overloading of such floor Such
materials shall be lowered to the ground immediately upon displacement. No material shall
be thrown from a building to a sidewalk or pavement but shall be conveyed to the ground by
properly constructed chutes.
Blasting, pulling or throwing of masonry walls shall not be permitted except m
emergencies as approved by the Fire Chief and the Building Official.
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PERMANENT ENCROACHMENTS
3607 General. No part of any building or structure, or any appendage thereto, that is not in
compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall project into public property
Exceptions: 1 Gratings over openings m public property which have
openings not exceeding 7/16 inch and are designed to withstand loads m
excess of 150 pounds psf may permanently occupy public property
2. Environmental monitoring wells when approved by the authority
authorized to the Environmental Management Department.
3 Backflow protection devices when approved by the authority
authorized to the Water Department.
Section 3608 -Consent Agreements
3608.1 General. All permanent encroachments into public property shall require a duly
executed Consent Agreement approved by City Council.
Exceptions: 1 The Building Official is hereby authorized to execute
Consent Agreements on behalf of the City covering signs that do not project
more than two (2) feet over public property when all requirements of this
Code, the Sign Code and the Comprehensive Zoning Code have been
satisfied.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Consent
Agreements on behalf of the City, except as provided in Exception #1 above,
when the encroachment beyond the property line extends no closer than
within 18 inches of the face of the curb
3608.2 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
3608.3 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 habilrty 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.
3608.4 Plans. Each Consent Agreement shall be accompanied by a plan showing the
location and amount of public property to be occupied with details of the structure of
encroachment.
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3608.5 Fee. Along with the Consent Agreements the applicant shall pay anon-refundable
application fee as follows ~~
Approved by Fee
1 Building Official $150 00
2. City Manager $300 00
3 City Council $450 00
3609 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
pehmt as required by appropriate codes.
3610 Signs. Advertising signs pro~echng into public property are to be considered a
permanent occupancy of public property
Exception: An idenhficahon 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
structural repair
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III. The Appendices of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code are hereby
amended by revising and/or adding the following sections as follows
APPENDIX CHAPTER 4, DIVISION I
*Appendix Section 419.1. add a second paragraph to read as ollows..
The purpose of this division is to provide a higher degree of protection against potential
drowning, especially among children, through the use of safety bamers. It is not intended as
a substitute for adult supervision of children in pool areas or adult responsibility for
supervision of access to such areas
*Appendix Section 421.1. add an exception to paragraph #1 to read as follows.
Exception: When horizontal members are part of a fence that is at
least 6 feet (1830 mm) in height, the horizontal members need not be on the
pool side of the barner
*Appendix Section 421.1. item #S. delete.
*~pendix Section 421.2. delete.
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 4, DIVISION III
*Appendix Chapter 4. Division III. added to head as, ollows.
Division IV
Barriers for Swimming Pools
450 General. The requirement of this Division shall be applicable to all outdoor swimming
pools located within the city, regardless of date of construction.
Exceptions: l.For pools constructed after October 1, 1993 for use
with Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, see the appropriate Appendix
Chapter in the code in effect when the pool was constructed. If constructed
under this code, see Appendix 4, Division I.
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.
The provisions of this division maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions
of this city but interpretation authority shall be retained by the Building Official.
451 Purpose. The purpose of this division is to provide a higher degree of protection
against potential drowning, especially among children, through the use of safety barners. It
is not intended as a substitute for adult supervision of children in pool areas or adult
responsibility for supervision of access to such areas.
The city recommends that all persons be taught how to swim.
452 Definitions. As used m this division, the following words and terms shall have the
meaning ascribed thereto
Barrier means a fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof, or other object or
structure, which completely surrounds and obstructs access to a swimming pool.
'Portable spa or portable hot tub means an outdoor movable structure intended for
recreational bathing, in which all controls, water heating and water circulating equipment
are an integral part of the structure and which is cord connected (not permanently
electrically wired)
Swimming pool means any outdoor structure intended for swimming or recreational
bathing that contains water over twenty-four (24) inches deep, including m-ground, above-
ground and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
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453 Barrier Required. Outdoor swimming pools shall be provided with a barner which
shall meet the following requirements
The barner shall be not less than forty-eight (48) inches in height and shall be so
constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four (4) inches m any
dimension except for doors and gates, and if a picket or iron fence is erected or
maintained, the horizontal dimension shall not exceed four (4) inches. Such bamer
shall comply with provisions of the zoning ordinance and other applicable city codes
and ordinances.
2. A wall of a dwelling or structure is permitted to serve as part of the barner
3 Natural topographical barriers such as lakes, avers, retaining walls, impenetrable
hedges, and inaccessible inclines maybe substituted as part of the bamer
4 All gates or doors opening through such barners shall be equipped with a device for
keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not 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.
Temporary access through a barner may be permitted during construction if a
temporary barrier is provided during times when such access is not in use.
6 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.
454 Exemptions. The following are exempt from the barrier requirements of this division.
Indoor swimming pools.
2 Outdoor swimming pools less than twenty-four (24) inches m depth.
Outdoor swimming pools where the pool decking or pool top is at least forty-six (46)
inches higher than ad~oimng 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 bamers is prohibited by deed restrictions.
5 Portable spas or portable hot tubs with safety covers of a type approved by the
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Building Official.
455 Modifications. The Building Official may make modifications in individual cases,
upon a showing of good cause with respect to the height, dimension of openings, nature or
location of barner, or the necessity thereof, provided the protection as sought hereunder is
not reduced thereby The Building Official may permit other protective devices or
structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or
structures is not less than the protection afforded by the barner described in this division.
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APPENDIX SECTION 1107
*Appendix Section 1107.4, added to read as fallows.
1107.4 Alternate Design
Buildings regulated under State Law and built m accordance with State certified
plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the requirements of this Chapter State certification of final inspection
must be provided before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
APPENDIX SECTION 1108
*Section 1108.4, added to read ase ollows.
1108.4 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The required number of accessible spaces and
van accessible spaces as specified in Section 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
including any variances thereto, shall take precedent over Appendix Section 1108 1 of this
code.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 15
*A~pendix Section 1 SI 5.1. changed to read as~ ollows.
1515.1 Permit required. New roofing shall not be applied without first obtaimng a permit
when required by Section 106
The Building Official may allow existing roof coverings to remain when inspection or
other evidence reveals all of the followmg•
The roof structure is sufficient to sustain the weight of the additional dead load of the
new roofing.
2. The roof deck is structurally sound.
3 Roof drams and drainage are mamtamed m accordance with applicable provisions of
this code.
4 The existing roofing is securely attached to the deck.
5 Existing insulation is not water soaked.
6 Fire-retardant requirements are mamtamed.
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*Appendix Section 1515.2.1. delete.
*Appendix Section 1 SI 5.2.2. change to read as,follows.
1515.2.2 Final inspection. When a permit is required, a final inspection and approval shall
be obtained from the Building Official when the reroofing is complete..
*~pendix Section 1516.3. subparagraph #1. changed to read as, ollows.
1 Asphalt shingles. Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied
over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof.
*Appendix Table A-1 S-A. remove the notation of footnote #4,from the "Wood
Shin lg e„ (existing roo vs. "Asphalt Shingle" (new overlay) box.
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 30
*Any section or table not reprinted herein, shall be assumed to be deleted. Appendix
Chapter 30 is changed to only read as follows.
Appendix Chapter 30
ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS
AND MOVING WALKS
SECTION 3008 -PURPOSE
The purpose of this appendix is to safeguard life, limb, property and public welfare by
establishing minimum requirements regulating the design, construction, alteration, operation
and maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks and by
establishing procedures by which these requirements maybe enforced.
SECTION 3009 -SCOPE
This appendix shall apply to new and existing installations of elevators, dumbwaiters,
escalators and moving walks.
SECTION 3010 -DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows
ANSI CODE is the ASME/ANSI A17 1-1987 with Supplements A17 1a-1988 and
A17 1b-1989, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard
published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
SECTION 3012 -ANSI CODE ADOPTED
New elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks and mayor alterations to such
conveyances and the installation thereof shall conform to the requirements of the American
National Standards Institute ASME/ANSI A17 1-1987, Safety Code for Elevators and.
Escalators, including Supplements A17 1a-1988 and A17 1b-1989, published by the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Existing elevators and escalators shall conform
with ASME/ANSI A17 3-1986, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators,
including Supplement A17 3a-1989, published by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers.
SECTION 3014 -REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
3014 1 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.
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 33
*The following sections are deleted.
3306.1, 3306.2. 3309.1, 3309.2. 3309.3. 3309.4. 3309.5. 3309.6. 3309.8.3309.9 33101
3310.2. 3310.3, 3311. 3317.1. 3317. S. 3317.6. 3318.1 and 3318.2.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 34, DIVISION I
*Appendix Section 3406.1, changed to read ase ollows.
3406.1 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. This division shall apply
to all buildings constructed pnor to the adoption of this code.
Exception Group U Occupancies, those high-nse occupancies
regulated by Appendix Chapter 34, Division II, and Group R, Division 3
Occupancies, except that Group R, Division 3 Occupancies shall comply with
Section 3432.
*Appendix Section 3406.2. changed to read as follows.
3406.2 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.
*~pendix Section 3406.3. added to read as~follows.
3406.3 Alternate Materials and Methods. Alternate materials and methods maybe used,
provided such materials or methods comply with the spent and intent of this appendix.
The Building Official may modify any of the provisions of this appendix m
conformance with Section 104.2.7 of this code
*,~pendix Section 3407.3, add a second exception to read as follows.
2 Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which includes
smoke detection m all common corndors serving as an exit for an occupant
load of 30 or more, wall openings may benon-protected except that doorway
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openings shall have self-closing doors. The fire alarm system shall be
interfaced with the HVAC unit in any area where a fire is detected and shall
be installed in accordance with the Fire Code.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 34. DIVISION II
*A~pendix Section 3413. changed to read as follows.
These provisions apply to all existing buildings constructed pnor to the adoption of this
division, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions 1 Group I, Division 3 Occupancies need only comply
with Section 3418 1 10
2. Group S, Division 4 Occupancies.
*Appendix Section 341 S. changed to read as follows.
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 wrtlun fire (5) years from the date of
notification.
The Building Official may grant necessary extensions of time when rt can be shown that the
specified time penods 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.
*Appendix Section 3418.1, the subsections listed below are changed to read as noted.
3418.1.1 (delete)
3418.1.2 (delete)
3418.1.5 Manual fire alarm system. An approved manual fire alarm system shall be
installed as required by the Fire Code
3418.6 Occupant notification system. An approved occupant notification system shall be
installed as required by the Fire Code.
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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 construct the second stairway as required by this subsection,
provided the fire escape complies with all of the provisions of Section 3407 4
and the following:
Access from a corndor 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
3418.1.17 Corridor openings. Openings m corndor walls and ceilings shall be protected
by not less than 1 3/8-inch (35 mm) solid-bonded wood-core doors, approved 1/4-inch-thick
(6 4 mm) wired glass, approved fire dampers conforming to UBC Standard 7-7, which is a
part of this code; or by equivalent protection m lieu of any of these items (see Chapter 35).
Transoms shall be fixed closed and covered with 1/2-inch (12 7 mm) Type X gypsum wall-
board or equivalent material installed on both sides of the opening.
Exception• Where an approved fire alarm system is installed, which
includes smoke detection in all common corndors, up to twenty-five percent
(25%) of the wall area of the room common to the corndor maybe tempered
glass installed in metal or solid wood frames. The fire alarm system shall be
interfaced with the HVAC system to shut off any central HVAC unit m any
area where a fire is detected and shall be installed m accordance with the Fire
Code.
3418.1.19 Corridor dead ends. The length of dead-end corndors serving an occupant load
of more than 30 shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
3418.1.25 Emergency plan. See the Fire Code.
3418.1.26 Posting of emergency plan and exit plans. See the Fire Code.
3418.1.27 Fire drills. See the Fire Code.
*A~pendix Section 3418.2. Item 19. changed to read ase ollows.
Item 19 -- The length of existing corndor dead ends shall not exceed the hmrts allowed by
Appendix Section 3418 1 19 or Section 1004.2.6, whichever is less restrictive.
*Appendix Section 3418.3. added to read as,follows.
3418.3 Basements. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided m basements
or stones exceeding 1,500 square feet m area and not having a minimum of 20 square feet of
opening entirely above the ad~oimng ground level m each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of
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exterior wall on at least one side of the building. Openings shall have a minimum 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.
APPENDIX TABLE A-34-A
*Appendix Table A-34-A. column titled "Group B " is changed to read "All Other
Occupancies. "
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 34, DIVISION IV
*Appendix Chapter 34. Division IV. added to read as follows.
Division IV
Retroactive Requirements
for All Occupancies
3430 Scope. The provisions of this division shall apply to all existing buildings. These
provisions maybe enforced by other code enforcement divisions of this city but
interpretation authority shall be retained by the Building Official.
3431 Certificate of Occupancy. Those premises 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.
3432 Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors. Regardless of the date of occupancy, approved fire
alarms shall be provided m Group A Occupancies m accordance with Section 303 9 Smoke
detectors m dwelling amts, congregate residences and hotel or lodging house guest rooms
shall be provided in accordance with the ordinance under which they were constructed, or in
accordance with Section 3411, whichever is more restrictive.
3433 Spray Booths. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected
by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
3434 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 Appendix Chapter in the code m effect when the
pool was constructed.
2. For pools owned, controlled, or maintained by the owner of a multiunit rental
complex or by a property owners association, see the appropriate state law, Chapter
214, Local Government Code, Subchapter C, "Swimming Pool Enclosures", and
Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 757, "Pool Yard Enclosures", ,~
which are both adopted herein by reference.
For all other pools not covered by items #1 or 2 above, regardless of date of
installation, see Appendix Chapter 4, Division III.
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APPENDIX CHAPTER 35
*A,~pendix Chapter 35, added to read as, ollows.
Appendix Chapter 35
Docks, Piers and Boathouses
3501 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 ~urisdichon and control of the City of Fort Worth, without
complying with the provisions of this chapter
Each application for a permit, together with plans for a dock, pier, boathouse, or any
combination thereof shall be submitted as specified m Chapter 1 of this code.
Where such structures are constructed on Lake Worth or any body of water subject to
the jurisdiction of another department of the City of Fort Worth, the additional approval of
such department shall be obtained.
3502 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.
3503 Design and Design Loads. All docks, piers and pier platforms shall be designed to
withstand the live and dead loads specified m Chapter 16 of this Code. The minimum live
load shall be 40 psf. Piles shall conform to Chapter 18 of this Code.
Section 3504 -Dock and Pier Construction
3504.1 General. Docks and piers shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements for
construction as follows
3504 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 3504.5
Such piles shall not be spaced apart more than ten (10) feet center to center
3504.1.2 Box cribs. Sets of structural columns of the same size forming a box crib maybe
used. Such crib shall be braced as required in Section 3504.5 and anchored as required m
Section 3505
3504.2 Beams. Beams shall be defined as those members which connect to piles to support
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the stringers. All beams when of wood shall be a minimum 2-inch material.
3504.3 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
3504.4 Decking.
3505.4.1 Wooden platform decking shall be of a minimum nommal 2-inch material.
3505.4.2 Other materials, to include lightweight concrete or metal decking maybe used
when approved by the Building Official. Such decking shall meet the load requirements of
Section 3503 ~-
3504.5 Bracing.
3504.5.1 All wooden bracing shall be of a minimum nominal 2-inch material.
3504.5.2 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 may be used as bracing, provided the connections give sufficient
support to resist horizontal forces equivalent to that of cross or "X" bracing.
3 Knee bracing. Knee bracing shall be used on each pier attached to and
paralleling the platform deck. Pipe knee bracing shall be a nommal 2-1/2 inch
I.D
3504.6 Attachment of deck. Attachment of the platform deck to beams and piles shall be
accompanied by one or more of the following methods.
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.
3505 Anchorage of Floatation and box crib structures. Such structures shall be anchored
with solid amts that will provide the following anchorage•
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.
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2. Docks and piers fifty (50) feet or more in length. Anchors at the midpoint of
the 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.
3506 Required Water Proofing.
3506.1 All wood below one (1) foot above spillway elevation on lakes or below one (1) foot
above the 50-year flood elevations on other bodies of water shall be treated lumber
3506.2 All metal, including bolts, lag bolts, and fasteners, shall be galvanized or painted
with paints of similar materials approved for immersion in water
3507 Floatation Units. All flotation amts shall adequately support the dead and live loads
of all beams, strangers, and platforms. Data shall be submitted to and approved by the
Building Official showing that the buoyancy of such amts will support the loads imposed.
Only flotation 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 but
are not limited to standard stee155 gallon drums, any metal which may corrode in the
aqueous environment, and any material which may release toxic or hazardous material into
the lake proper Flotation units shall be constructed of material that has never been used in
any manner for storage of toxic or hazardous material. Proof that the flotation amts meet the
above requirements must be provided to and approved by the Building Official.
3508 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 m Section 3504, plans and
specification may be required to be designed by an engineer registered m the State of Texas.
3509 Hazardous structures. The requirements of this chapter are considered minimum
requirements for safety purposes. Any such structures that do not meet these requirements
shall be considered hazardous and shall be abated, as provided by Section 102 of this Code.
If the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number One regulations are
more restrictive than the City of Fort Worth regulations, the Tarrant County Water Control
and Improvement District Number One regulations apply
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IV The 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards are hereby amended
by revising and/or adding the following standards as follows
U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 9-1
*U.B.C. Standard No. 9-1. changed to read as, ollows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-1
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
See Sections 307.11.3; 404.3.1; 405.1.1; 405.3.4; 804.1; 902; 904.1.2; 904.1.3;904.2.6.3;
904.2.8; 904.2.9; 2603.7.1, 2603.8.1, Item 4; Appendix 327.2, Uniform Building Code
This standard, with certain exceptions, is based on the National Fire Protection
Association Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13-1996.
Part I of this standard contains the exceptions to NFPA 13-1996.
*Delete all of Part I and Part II and replace with a new Part I to read as follows.
Part I
SECTION 9.101 -- AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by this standard applies to the
selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of sprinkler systems,
except as follows
1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-6 of this
code.
3 All references to NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, shall be taken to
mean U.B.C. Standard 9-4 of this code.
4. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall betaken to mean
the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
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5. All references to NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, shall be taken to mean
U.B.C. Standard 9-7 of this code. ~~
6. All references to NFPA 13-R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be
taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-3 of this code.
7. All references to NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose
Systems, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-2.
8. Sec. 1-1 is amended by changing the note to read as follows:
Consult other recognized and accepted standards for additional requirements relating
to water supplies.
9. Sec. 1-4 is amended by changing the definition of "approved" and "listed" as
follows
The definitions of "approved and "listed" shall be as set forth in Volume I of this
code.
10. Sec. 1-4.1 is amended by deleting the definitions of the terms "limited
combustible material," "noncombustible material," "should" and "standard;" by
deleting the note following the definition of "sprinkler system;" and by adding a
definition for "thermal barrier" to read as follows:
Thermal Barrier is a material that will limit the average temperature rise of the
unexposed surface to not more than 250° F (121° C) After 15 minutes of fire exposure
complying with nationally recognized standards.
11. Sec. 1-4.7 is amended to read as follows:
1.4.7 For the purpose of determining the level of protection to be provided by
required sprinkler system installations, Table 1 4 7 shall be used.
For hazard classifications other than those indicated, see appropriate nationally
recognized standards for design criteria.
When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use, they shall
be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than that required for an
Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2)
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at time permit is issued.
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Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be
the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new
occupancy ~'
Other Uniform Codes or standards contain sprinkler system design criteria for Fire
control or suppression of specific hazards.
Table 1.4.7 --Hazard Classification
Occupancy of Building or Portion Thereof Hazard
Classification
Group A Occupancies used as meeting rooms, library reading rooms, restaurant seating Light
areas, clubs, theaters, museums, health clubs, educational classrooms and churches. Group
B Occupancies used as offices, data processing areas, colleges and universities. Group E
Occupancies other than shops and laboratories. Group I Occupancy living and sleeping
areas. Group R, Division 1 Occupancies.' Typically these uses are such that the quantity
and combustibility of contents is such that relatively low-rate-of-heat-release fires would be
expected.
Groups B, F and S Occupancies used for light manufacturing, commercial kitchens, Ordinary Group 1
laundries, automobile parking garages, bakeries, canneries, electronic plants, beverage
manufacturing and glass products manufacturing plants not producing dust or fibers.
Typically these uses are such that the quantity of combustibles is relatively low, the
combustibility of contents is moderate, storage does not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height,
and moderate-rate-of-heat-release fires would be expected.
Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies used for chemical plant laboratories, mercantile, Ordinary Group 2
machine shops, printing, plants, library stack areas, metal working, wood product assembly,
textile manufacturing, confectionery products, cold storage warehouses,2 cereal mills,
service stations and repair garages. Typically these uses are such that the quantity of
combustibles is moderate. The combustibility of contents is moderate, storage does not
exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) in heightz and moderate-rate-of-heat-release fires would be
expected.
Also:
Group A Occupancies such as exhibition halls. Group B, F and S Occupancies used as to
tobacco products manufacturing, paper and pulp mills, piers and wharfs, and warehousingZ
of higher combustible contents (including packaging). Group H Occupancies used as fee
mills, tire manufacturing, chemical plants, repair garages and woodworking. Group H,
Division 6 Occupancies (except extra-hazard areas). Typically these uses are such that
high-rate-of-heat-release fires would be expected and the spread of fire would be rapid.
Group H Occupancies used for printing [using inks with flash points below 100° F (38° C)], Extra Hazard
combustible hydraulic fluid-use areas such as die casting and metal extruding, upholstering Group 1
with plastic foam, rubber reclaiming, compounding, drying, milling, vulcanizing, plywood
and particle board manufacturing, saw mills, textile picking, opening, blending, garnetting,
carding and combining of cotton, synthetics, wool shoddy or burlap Typically these uses
are such that a significant fire hazard exists.
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Group H Occupancies used as asphalt saturating, flammable liquids spraying, flow coating, Extra Hazard
open oil quenching, varnish and paint dipping, solvent cleaning, and manufactured home or Group 23
modular building manufacturing (where the fmished building enclosure is present and has
combustible interiors). These uses are such that a severe fire hazard exists.
' See also Section 5-3.2
2 For high-piled storage, see Article 81 of the Fire Code.
' For additional or more stringent criteria, see Article 79 or 80 of the Fire Code.
12. Sec. 2-1.1 is revised to read as follows:
2-1.1 All materials and devices shall be listed and approved.
13. Sec. 2-3.5 is revised to read as follows:
2-3.5 Other types of pipe or tube, such as plastic, may be used if rt is investigated and
found to be listed for this service.
14. Sec. 2-8.1 is revised to read as follows:
2-8.1 The fire department connection(s) shall be internal swivel fittings having
national standard hose thread or as approved by the chief.
15. Sec. 2-9.1 is revised by changing the last line as follows: "on the premises
within two minutes after such flow begins."
16. Sec. 2-9.5.1 is revised to read as follows:
Electrically operated alarm attachments forming part of an auxiliary, proprietary,
remote station or local signalling system shall be installed m accordance with Fire Code
Standard No 14-1
17. Sec. 3-9.1 is revised by deleting the last sentence.
18. Sec. 4-2 is revised by changing the last item to read as follows:
Storage -High-piled storage (as defined in the Fire Code) -- 40,000 square feet (3716 m2)
(Exception to remain unchanged.)
19. Sec. 4-6.4.1.2 is revised by changing Exception 3 to read as follows:
Exception No 3 Where sprinklers are installed under composite wood joists less
than 16 inches (406 mm) in depth, sprinkler deflectors shall be a minimum of 1 inch (25
mm) and a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) below the bottom of the composite wood joist
and the joist channels shall be fire stopped the full depth of the joist with a material
equivalent to the web construction so that individual channel areas do not exceed 300
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square feet (27 9 m') Where the depth of the composite wood joist is 16 inches (406 mm) or
greater, protection shall be provided by using one or more of'the following methods
(a) Provide a sprinkler in each joist channel. The distance between sprinklers within
the joist channel shall not exceed 1 S feet (4572 mm)
(b) Protect the composite wood joist with S/8-inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard
attached directly to the bottom of the composite wood joist. Joist channels shall be fire-
stopped the full depth of the joist with a material equivalent to the web construction so that
the volume of individual channels do not exceed 160 cubic feet (4 53 m')
(c) Completely fill the channel with noncombustible insulation. The insulation shall
be secured to prevent the insulation from falling Joist channels shall be fire-stopped the
full depth of the joist with a material equivalent to the web construction so that the volume
of individual channels does not exceed 160 cubic feet (4 53 m')
20. Sec. 4-14.2.1.2 is revised to read as follows:
When sprinkler piping is installed in storage racks as defined in Fire Code Standard 81-2,
piping shall be substantially supported from the storage rack structure or building in
accordance with all applicable provisions of Sections 4-14.2 and 4-14 4.3
21. Sec. 4-15.1.1.1 is revised to read as follows:
Local water-flow alarms shall be provided on each sprinkler system having more than five
sprinklers and shall be located in an area approved by the Chief.
22. Sec 5-2.3.1.1 is revised by substituting "nationally recognized" for "NFPA"
in the first line of Exception 1
23. Sec. 5-3.4.1 is revised by substituting "nationally recognized" for "NFPA" in
the second line of the text.
24 Sec. 6-1.1.1(1) is revised to read as follows.
6-1.1.1(1) Manufacturing data sheets for sprinkler heads which contain at least the following
information.
-Make
-Type
-K-factor
-Nominal office size
-Temperature rating
-Minimum operating pressures and discharge rates for proposed area of coverage.
25. Sec. 8=4 1 is revised to read as follows:
8-4.1 The installer of the system shall provide the owner with written instructions and
information relating to the care and maintenance of the sprinkler system, with special
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attention given to the sprinkler system devices.
Subsections (a) and (b) are deleted.
26. Chapter 9 is deleted.
27. Sec.10-1.1 is revised to read as follows:
10-1.1 A sprinkler system installed under this standard shall be maintained in accordance
with Article 10 of the Fire Code.
28. Chapter 11 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD NO. 9-2
*U.B.C. Standard No. 9-2. changed to read as' ollows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-2
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
See Sections 902, 904 1.2 and 904.5.1, Uniform Building Code
This standard, with certain exceptions, is based on the National Fire Protection
Association Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, NFPA 14-
1996.
Part I of this standard contains exceptions to NFPA 14-1996
Unless specifically adopted elsewhere, supplemental standards referenced m this primary
standard shall only be considered to be guidance material subject to the approval of the
authority having ~unsdiction.
*Delete all of Part I and Part II and replace with a new Part I to read as ollows.
Part I
SECTION 9.201 -- AMENDMENTS
1 Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-1 of this code.
3. All references to NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-6 of this
code.
4. Sec. 3-2.4 is revised to read as follows.
3-2.4 Manual -Dry. A manual-dry standpipe system shall be a dry standpipe system
that does not have a permanent water supply attached to the system. Manual-dry systems
need water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the system
through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand. Manual-Dry
standpipe systems may not be installed except m areas subject to freezing and with the
approval of the Authority Having Junsdichon.
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5. Sec. 3-3.1 is revised to read as follows:
3-3.1 Class I Systems. A Class I standpipe system shall provide 2-1/2 in. (63 5-mm)
hose connections to supply water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling
heavy fire streams.
All Class I standpipes systems shall be:
1 Water filled at all times, or,
2. Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air
pressure with ahigh/low alarm.
6. Sec. 5-3.2(f) is revised to read as follows:
(fj Where the most remote portion of a nonspnnklered floor or story is located m
excess of 150 ft (45 7 m) of travel distance from a required exit or closest point of approved
fire department access, or the most remote portion of a spnnklered floor or story is located
in excess of 200 ft (62 m) of travel distance from a required exit, or closest point of
approved fire department access, additional hose connections shall be provided, in approved
locations, where required by the local fire department.
7. Sec. 5-7(a) is revised by adding a second exception to read as follows:
Exception No 2 Standpipe systems that are a portion of an approved sprinkler system may
utilize a Fire Department pumper in operation at the Fire Department connection to meet
the 100 psi hydraulic calculation requirements, subject to the approval of the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
8. Sec. 5-9.1.1 is revised by adding a second exception to read as follows:
Exception No 2 In all fully sprinklered buildings, except high rises, the flow rate
requirement of S00 GPM for the most remote standpipe, and 250 GPM for additional
standpipes may be calculated utilizing a Fire Department pumper in operation at the
systems Fire Department connection, subject to the approval of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
9 Chapter 10 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD N0.9-3
*U.B.C. Standard No. 9-3. changed to read as"follows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-3
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN
GROUP R OCCUPANCIES FOUR STORIES OR LESS
See Sections 804.1, 805, 902, 904.1.2, 2603.7.1 and 2603.8.1,
Uniform Building Code
*Delete all of Part I and Part II and replace with a new Part I to read as follows.
Part I
SECTION 9.301 -- ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications and amendments set forth m Section
9.302 of this standard, the installation of sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies required
by this code shall be in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R-1996, or U.B C Standard 9-1
SECTION 9.302 -- AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9.301 applies to the
selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of sprinkler systems in
residential occupancies four stones or less, except as follows
1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System,
shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-1 of this code.
3. Sec. 1-3 is amended as follows
The definitions of "approved" and "listed" shall be as set forth in Volume 1 of
this code.
The definitions of "should" and "standard" are deleted.
The definition of "residential occupancies" is revised as follows:
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RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES are Group R Occupancies.
4. Sec. 2-3.2 is revised by changing the reference to "NFPA 20 and 22" to
"nationally recognized standards".
5. Secs. 2-7.1 and 2-7.2 are added to read as follows:
2-7.1 A sprinkler system installed under this standard shall be maintained in
accordance with the Fire Code.
2-7.2 The installer of the system shall provide the owner with written instructions and
information relating to the care and maintenance of the sprinkler system, with special
attention given to the sprinkler system devices.
6. Chapter 3 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD 9-4
*U.B.C. Standard 9-4. added to read as, ollo~s.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-4
STANDARD ON AIRCRAFT HANGARS
See Section 902.1.3, 904.1.2, 904.2.6.4 and 904.2.10.2
Uniform Building Code
SECTION 9.401 -- ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Except for the hmrtations, deletions, modifications and amendments set forth m Section
9 402 of this standard, the installation of fire-extinguishing systems m aircraft hangars of
Group H, Division 5 and Group S, Division 5 Occupancies required by this code shall be m
accordance with the Standard on Aircraft Hangars, NFPA 409-1995
SECTION 9.402 -- AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9 401 applies to the
selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing offire-extinguishing
systems m aircraft hangars of Group H, Division 5 and Group S, Division 5 Occupancies,
except as follows
1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted maybe replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System,
shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-1 of this code.
3. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall be taken to mean.
the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
4. Sec. 1-3 is amended as follows
The definition of "Fire Wall" is revised to read as follows
Fire Wall. A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the
spread of fire and having a fire resistance rating, as required for an area separation wall as
listed m Volume I of this code, and structural stability
The definition of "Hangar Building Cluster" is revised to read as follows.
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lIangar Building Cluster. A group of buildings with more than one area for the
storage and servicing of aircraft and all attached or contiguous structures, or structures not
separated as specified in Volume I of this code, as appropriate.
The definition of "Single Hangar Building" is revised to read as follows:
Single Hangar Building. A building with one area for the storage and servicing of
aircraft and any attached, ad~oimng, or contiguous structure, such as a lean-to, shop area, or
parts storage area not separated as specified in Volume I of this code, as appropriate.
5. Sec. 2-1.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-1.1 * Group I and II hangars shall be assigned a construction type, and constructed, in
accordance with the provisions of Volume I of this code. However, for the purpose of using
this standard, Group I hangars shall be either Type I or Type II construction m accordance
with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. For the purpose of using this
standard, Group II hangars shall be constructed of any of the types of construction specified
in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, or any combination thereof.
6. Sec. 2-1.2 is amended to read as follows:
2-1.2* Mezzanines, tool rooms, and other enclosures within aircraft storage and servicing
areas shall be constructed of material as specified in Volume I of this code.
7. Sec. 2-2.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-2.1* Where aircraft storage and servicing areas are subdivided into separate fire areas, the
separation shall be by an area separation wall with opening protection as defined m Volume
I of this code.
8. Sec. 2-2.3 is amended to read as follows:
2-2.3* Partitions and ceilings separating aircraft storage and servicing areas from all other
areas, shops, offices, and parts storage areas shall be fire-rated when and as required m
Volume I of this code.
9. Sec. 2-2.4 is amended to read as follows:
2-2.4 Where a storage and servicing area has an attached, add oimng, or continuous structure,
such as a lean-to, shop, office, or parts storage area, the wall common to both areas shall be
fire-rated when and as required in Volume I of this code.
10. Sec. 2-3.1 is amended to read as follows:
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2-3.1 Precautions shall be taken to ensure ready access to hangars from all sides. Adequate
separation and fire-rating of exterior walls, as required by Volume I of this code for
buildings on the same property, shall be provided to reduce fire exposure between buildings.
The clear yards between buildings shall not be used for the storage or parking of aircraft or
concentrations of combustible materials, nor shall buildings of any type be erected therein.
11. Sec. 2-3.2 is deleted.
12. Table 2-3.2 is deleted.
13. Sec. 2-3.2.1 is deleted.
14. Sec. 2-3.2.2 is deleted.
15. Sec. 2-3.2.3 is deleted.
16. Sec. 2-3.3 is deleted.
17. Table 2-3.3 is deleted.
18. Sec. 2-3.3.1 is deleted.
19. Sec. 2-3.3.2 is deleted.
20. Sec. 2-4.3 is amended to read as follows:
2-4.3 Floor openings in multistoried sections of hangars shall be enclosed with partitions or
protected with construction when and as required by Volume I of this code.
21. Sec. 2-5.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-5.1 Roof coverings shall be of an approved material and design as required by Volume I of
this code.
22. Sec. 2-5.2 is deleted.
23. Sec. 2-5.3 is deleted.
24. Sec. 2-5.4 is deleted.
25. Sec. 2-6.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-6.1 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars, column protection shall be required
when and as required by Volume I of this code
26. Sec. 2-6.2 is deleted.
27. Sec. 2-10.1 is amended to read as follows:
2-10.1 Exposed interior insulation attached to walls and roofs m an aircraft storage and
servicing area of a hangar shall be as specified m Volume I of this code.
28. Sec. 2-10.2 is deleted.
29. Sec. 2-12.1 is amended to read as follows:
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2-12.1* Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment shall be installed, as
applicable, m accordance with the Mechanical Code and Volume I of~this code.
30. Sec. 2-12.3 is amended to read as follows:
2-12.3 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars,. hangar heating plants that are fired
with gas, liquid, or solid fuels not covered under 2-12.5 of this section and that are not
located in a detached building shall be located in a room constructed as required in the
Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code. This separated room shall not be used for any
other hazardous purpose or combustible storage.
31. Sec. 2-12.6 is amended to read as follows•
2-12.6 Where a mechanical ventilating system is employed m hangars or shops, the
ventilating system shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code..
32. Sec. 2-12.7 is amended to read as follows:
2-12.7 Where blower and exhaust systems are installed for vapor removal, the systems shall
be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code.
33. Sec. 2-13.3 is amended to read as follows•
2-13.3 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars, main distribution panels, metering
equipment, and similar electrical equipment shall be located in a room separated from the
aircraft storage and servicing areas when and as required by the Electrical Code and Volume
I of this code.
34. Sec. 2-16.1 is amended to read as follows•
2-16.1 Means of egress from the aircraft hangar shall comply with the provisions of Volume
I of this code.
35. Sec. 2-17 is amended to read as follows
2-17* Materials for Draft Curtains. Where provided, draft curtains shall be constructed as
required m Volume I of this code.
36. Sec. 5-1 1 is amended to read as follows.
5-1 1* Group III hangars shall be assigned a construction type, and constructed, in
accordance with the provisions of Volume I of this code. However, for the purpose of using
this standard, Group III hangars shall be constructed of any of the types of construction
specified in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction
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37. Sec. 5-1.6 is amended to read as follows:
5-1.6 Roof coverings shall be as required in Volume I of this code.
38. Sec. 5-1.7 is amended to read as follows.
5-1.7 Exposed interior insulation attached to walls and roofs m aircraft storage and servicing
areas shall be as specified m Volume I of this code.
39. Sec. 5-2.1 is deleted.
40. Table 5-2.1 is deleted.
41 Sec. 5-2.2 is deleted.
42. Sec. 5-2.3 is amended to read as follows:
5-2.3 Partitions and ceilings separating aircraft storage and servicing areas from other areas,
such as shops, offices, and parts storage areas, shall be fire-rated when, and installed as,
required by Volume I of this code
43. Sec. 5-3.3 is deleted.
44. Table 5-3.3 is deleted.
45. Sec. 5-4 1 is amended to read as follows
5-4.1 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment shall be installed, as applicable,
m accordance with the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code.
46. Sec. 5-4.3 is amended to read as follows•
5-4.3 Hangar heating plants that are fired with gas, liquid, or solid fuels not covered under
5-4 5 of this section, and that are not located in a detached building, shall be located m a
room constructed as required by the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code. This
separated room shall not be used for any other hazardous purpose or combustible storage.
47. Sec. 5-4.6 is amended to read as follows:
5-4 6 Where a mechanical ventilating system is employed in hangars or shops, the
venhlatmg system shall be installed m accordance with the Mechanical Code, and m
accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 5-4 of this chapter
48. Sec. 5-4.7 is amended to read as follows
5-4.7 Where blower and exhaust systems are installed for vapor removal, the systems shall
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be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code.
49. Sec. 5-8.1 is amended to read as follows'
5-8.1 Means of egress from the aircraft hangar shall comply with the provisions of Volume I
of this code.
50. Chapter 7 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD 9-5
*U.B.C. Standard 9-S. added to read as ollows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-5
INSTALLATION OF HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
See Section 902.1.4, Uniform Building Code
SECTION 9.501 -ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth in Section 9.502
of this standard, the installation of Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishmg Systems required by this
code shall be in accordance with the "Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems,
NFPA 12A- 1992.
SECTION 9.502 -AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9.501 applies to the
selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of Halon 1301 Fire
Extinguishing Systems, except as follows
1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall be taken to mean
the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
3 Chapter 5 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD N0.9-6
*U.B.C. Standard No. 9-6. added to read as fallows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-6
INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS
AND THEIR APPURTENANCES
See Section 902.1.5, Uniform Building Code
SECTION 9.601 -ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth m Section 9 602
of this standard, the installation of pnvate fire service mains and their appurtenances
required by this code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Pnvate
Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, NFPA 24-1995
SECTION 9.602 -AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9 601 applies to the
selection, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing of pnvate fire service mains and
their appurtenances, except as follows
1 Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System,
shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-1 of this code.
3. Sec. 1-1.1 is added to read as follows:
1-1.1 Other codes. When connecting to a potable water supply, other codes and provisions,
such as those for the prevention of backflow, may also apply When the fire service main is
also used for potable water supply, other codes and provisions, which may include
additional permits, installation requirements and separate inspections from other AHJ
departments, may also apply
4. Chapter 10 is deleted.
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U.B.C. STANDARD N0.9-7
*U.B.C. Standard No. 9-7. added to read as follows.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9-7
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
See Section 902.1.6, Uniform Building Code
SECTION 9 701 -ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD
Except for the hmrtations, deletions, modifications or amendments set forth m Section 9 702
of this standard, the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and
manufactured homes required by this code shall be m accordance with the "Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems mOne- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes, NFPA 13D-1996, UBC Standard 9-3 or UBC Standard 9-1
SECTION 9.702 -AMENDMENTS
The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9 701 applies to the
selection, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems mone- and
two-family dwellings and manufactured homes, except as follows
1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been
adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted
provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having
jurisdiction.
Z. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System,
shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-1 of this code.
3. All references to NFPA 13-R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be
taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9-3 of this code.
4 Chapter 6 is deleted.
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SECTION 3
Section 7-48 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
follows.
Sec. 7-48. Effect of conflict with other ordinances.
This article shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, except where the provisions of this article
are m direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, m which event
conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Section 7-49 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) is amended to read as
follows.
Sec. 7-49 Compliance required, penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or
structure in the Crty or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the
provisions of this Code. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits,
neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists enforcement of any of the provisions of
this Code with respect to fire safety shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000 00) for each offense, and with respect to all other provisions of this Code shall be
fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500 00) for each offense. Each day that a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 5
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Crty 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 final decree of any court of
competent Iunsdiction, such voidness, ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect
any of the remaimng phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance,
since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in
this ordinance of any such void, ineffective, or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, or section.
SECTION 6
All nghts and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the Ordinance Nos. 11388, 11515, 12325 and 12326 as amended, or any
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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 7
This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the Building Code of the City of
Fort Worth, as provided m Section 2, Chapter XXV, and Section 9, Chapter XXVII, of the
Charter of the City of Fort Worth. The Development Department of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general
distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance, as so
published, shall be admissible in evidence m all courts without further proof than the
production thereof, as provided m Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas.
SECTION 8
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, is hereby directed to publish the
caption, penalty clause, and effective date of this ordinance for two (2) days m the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas as authorized by Section 2, Chapter XXV of the
Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas and by Section 52.013 (a) of the Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION 9
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and
publication, and rt is so ordained.
G~,~.i.Q-~. cL
Assistant City Attorney
Date: QC%~~~' a $ , t 4 4 $
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Effective 9 ~'
9-21-98
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- ~ City of Fort Worth, Texas
~1-~Ayar And r Caunc~l Cammun~cAt~an
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
10/27/98 } G-12362 06-97UBC 1 of 1
suB~ECT ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO- '
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance (constituting the 1997 Uniform
Building Code with local amendments) as the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth
DISCUSSION
Attached is the proposed ordinance adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) This proposal is
in keeping with the policy of regularly updating the Building Code of the City of Fort Worth
The Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals has reviewed the ordinance and discussed the
provisions therein The Board considered each item in the basic code to ensure
1 That requirements are necessary to provide a minimum level of safety; and
2. The most economical way to achieve the minimum level of safety was reached, and
3 Consideration was given to optimize the desires of the City Council to encourage development
and construction
A public hearing was held by the Board on August 11 and September 10, 1998 No opposition was
voiced The Board approved the Uniform Building Code and amendments on October 8, 1998.
Along with the Code adoption, staff has proposed a 20% fee increase. These increases were approved
and have been incorporated in the 1998-1999 budget. The last fee increase for Building Code fees
occurred in 1988
The Facilities and Infrastructure Committee reviewed and approved the code and amendments on
October 13, 1998.
The complete 1997 Uniform Building Code and amendments are on file in the City Secretary's office.
MG•k
Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
office by: (t~)
APPROVED
Mike Groomer 6140 CITY COUNGiL
Originating Department Head:
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Ann Kovich 8901 (from)
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Additional Information Contact: City Secr®tary of the
Gity of Fort Worth, Teaaa
Ann Kovich 8901
adopted O~cLnan~ do. L