04-06-21-Ordinance-Amending the International Fire Code-04/19/2021ORDINANCE # 04-06-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 5.200
"INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE"; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas
is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 5.100 FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
Sec 5.101 Fire Chief
The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the City Manager, then presented to the City Council for final
approval. He or she shall work under the general supervision of the City Manager in accordance with the
codes, ordinances and policies of the City.
Sec. 5.102 Office of the Fire Marshal Created
The office of the Fire Marshal is hereby created. The City Manager or Fire Chief shall designate a
qualified individual to exercise the powers and perform the duties of fire prevention engineer and fire
code official, as provided in the International Fire Code, as amended, and heretofore adopted by
ordinance. The fire code official shall be properly qualified for the duties of his or her office and shall
perform the duties required by the International Fire Code, as amended, and any other duties delegated by
the Fire Chief or City Manager. Such duties shall include, but not be limited to, serving as chief inspector
and as the official in charge of fire prevention enforcement.
Sec 5.103 Fire Code Official to Investigate Fires
The fire code official shall investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of fires occurring
within this city by which property has been destroyed or damaged and shall especially make
investigation as to whether such fire was the result of carelessness or design. Such investigations
shall begin as soon as possible either by on scene personnel or by the fire code official. On scene
personnel will determine if the fire code official is needed to be paged to the scene after the
initial scene survey has been completed. The fire code official shall keep in his or her office a
record of all fires, together with all facts, statistics and circumstances, including the origin of the
fires and the amount of the loss which may be determined by the investigation required by this
section.
Sec. 5.104 Fire Code Official to Take Testimony and Furnish Evidence for Prosecution
The fire code official when in his or her opinion further investigation is necessary, shall
take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of all persons supposed to be cognizant
of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter under investigation,
and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing; if he/she shall be of the opinion that
there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, or with the
attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of conspiracy to defraud or criminal conduct in
connection with such fire, he/she shall cause such person to be lawfully arrested and
charged with. such offense or either of them, and shall furnish to the proper prosecuting
attorney all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and all of the
information obtained by him/her, including a copy of all pertinent and material
testimony taken in the case.
Sec. 5.105 Power to Summon Witnesses
The fire code official shall have the power to summon witnesses before him/her to
testify in relation to any matter which is by the provisions of this article a subject of
inquiry and investigation, and may require the production of any book, paper or
document deemed pertinent thereto. The said fire code official is hereby authorized and
empowered to administer oaths and affirmations to any persons appearing as witnesses
before him/her.
Sec. 5.106 Unlawful to Disobey Any Lawful Order of Fire Code Official
The fire code official, when in his opinion further investigation is necessary, shall take
or cause to be taken the testimony, on oath, of all persons supposed to be cognizant of
any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter under investigation,
and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing; and if he shall be of the opinion that
there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, or with the
attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of conspiracy to defi•aud, or criminal conduct in
connection with such fire, he shall cause such person to be lawfully arrested and charged
with such offense or either of them, and shall furnish to the proper prosecuting attorney
all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and all of the information
obtained by him, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the
case.
The fire code official shall have the power to summon witnesses before him to testify in
relation to any matter which is by the provisions of this article a subject of inquiry and
investigation, and may require the production of any book, paper or document deemed
pertinent thereto. The fire marshal is hereby authorized and empowered to administer
oaths and affirmations to any persons appearing as witnesses before him.
Any witness who refuses to be sworn, or who refuses to appear or testify, or who
disobeys any lawful order of said fire code official, or who fails or refuses to produce
any book, paper or document touching any matter under examination, or who is guilty of
any contemptuous conduct during any of the proceedings of the fire code official in the
matter of said investigation or inquiry, after being summoned to give testimony in
relation to any matter under investigation as aforesaid, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and it shall be the duty of the fire marshal to cause all such offenders to
be prosecuted. Any person being convicted of any such misdemeanor shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code.
Provided, however, that any person so convicted shall have the right of appeal.
All investigations held by or under the direction of the fire code official may, in his
discretion, be private, and persons other than those required to be present may be
excluded from the place where such investigation is held, and witnesses may be kept
separate and apart from each other and not allowed to communicate with each other until
they have been examined.
Sec. 5.107 Investigation by Fire Code Official May Be Private
All investigations held by or under the direction of the fire code official may in his or
her discretion be private, and persons other than those required to be present may be
excluded from the place where such investigation is held, and witnesses may be kept
separate and apart from each other and not allowed to communicate with each other until
they have been examined.
Sec. 5.108 Authority to Enter and Examine Buildings Where Fire Has Occurred
The fire code official shall have the authority at all times of day or night when necessary
in the performance of the duties imposed upon him or her by the provisions of this
article, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where any fire has occurred,
and other buildings and premises adjoining or near the same, which authority shall be
exercised only with reason and good discretion.
Sec. 5.109 Preventive Investigations and Appeals of Person Aggrieved
The fire code official upon complaint of any person having an interest in any building or
property adjacent and without any complaint shall have a right at all reasonable hours
for the purpose of examination, to enter into and upon all buildings and premises within
the city and it shall be his or her duty, monthly or more often, to enter upon and make or
cause to be entered and made a thorough examination of all mercantile, manufacturing
and public building, together with the premises belonging thereto. Whenever he or she
shall find any building or other structure which for want of repair or by reason of age or
dilapidated condition, or for any cause is especially liable to fire, and which is so
situated as to endanger other buildings or property, or so occupied that fire would
endanger persons or property therein, and whenever he or she shall find an improper or
dangerous arrangement of stoves, ranges, furnaces or other heating appliances of any
kind whatsoever, including chimneys, flues and pipes with which the same may be
connected, or a dangerous arrangement of lighting devices or systems, or a dangerous or
unlawful storage of explosives, compounds, petroleum, gasoline, kerosene, dangerous
chemicals, vegetable products, ashes, combustibles, inflammables and refuse materials,
or other conditions which may be dangerous in character or liable to cause or promote
fire or create conditions dangerous to the firemen or occupants, he or she shall order the
same to be removed or remedied and such order shall be forthwith complied with by the
owner or occupant of said building or premises. Provided however, that if said owner or
occupant deems himself or herself aggrieved by such order, he or she may within five
(5) days appeal to the Mayor who shall investigate the cause of the complaint and unless
by his or her authority the order is revoked, such order shall remain in force and be
forthwith complied with by said owner or occupant. At the end of each month the fire
code official's reports will be sent along with all NIFRS report to the state fire marshal
all existing hazardous conditions, together with separate reports on each fire in the city
during the month.
ARTICLE 5.200 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
See.5.201 Adopted
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council is
hereby adopted for the purpose of providing minimum requirements and standards for the
protection of the public's health, safety and welfare. One (1) copy of said code is incorporated herein
by reference and shall be kept on file in the office of the building official. Fees are as set forth in
the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
Sec.5.202 Amendments
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council is hereby
adopted. One (1) copy of said code is incorporated herein by reference and shall be kept on file in
the office of the building official.
"Section 102.1; change #3 to read as follows:
3. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in specific
sections of this code.
**Section 105.3.3; change to read as follows:
105.3.3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied
prior to the fire code official issuing a permit when required and conducting associated inspections
indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
**Section 105.7, add Section 105.7.26 to read as follows:
105.7.26 Electronic access control systems. Construction permits are required for the installation
or modification of an electronic access control system, as specified in Chapter 10. A separate
construction permit is required for the installation or modification of a fire alarm system that may
be connected to the access control system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is
not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
**Section 202; amend and add definitions to read as follows:
** [B] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide
medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to persons who
are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided. This group may include but not
be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Procedures involving sedation
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
** [B] ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... {remaining text unchanged}
** [B] DEFEND IN PLACE. A method of emergency response that engages building components
and trained staff to provide occupant safety during an emergency. Emergency response involves
remaining in place, relocating within the building, or both, without evacuating the building
**FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance
of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when
required by the fire code official, for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards,
detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
**FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible
effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or activated by
ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.3G fireworks or
1.4G fireworks.... {remainder of text unchanged} ...
**Option B
HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE: add a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding 6,000 sq. ft.
that has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of
12 feet, shall be considered to be high -piled storage. When a specific product cannot be
identified, a fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV
commodities, to the maximum pile height.
**Option B
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16 764
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
**REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing
motor vehicles. This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification
and servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or
replacement, shocks, minor part replacement, and other such minor repairs.
**SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of
renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing
personal property on a self-service basis.
**STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief. When
utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be
as normally calculated by the jurisdiction.
**UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A fire alarm system that is
upgraded or replaced includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model
• Installing a new fire alarm control unit in addition to or in place of an existing one
• Conversion from a horn system to an emergency voice/alarm communication system
• Conversion from a conventional system to one that utilizes addressable or analog devices
The following are not considered an upgrade or replacement:
• Firmware updates
• Software updates
• Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware
**Section 307.1.1; change to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of
smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous
shall be prohibited.
Exception: {No change.)
**Section 307.2; change to read as follows:
307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained fiom the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning. Application for such approval
shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be
kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but
not be limited to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and/or restrictions.
2. State, County, or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the fire code official.
"Section 307.3; change to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment Authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment
by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that creates
or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
"Section 307.4, change to read as follows:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 300 feet (91 440 mm.) from
any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet (91
440 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions: {No change.}
"Section 307.4.3, Exceptions: add exception #2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
"Section 307.4.4 and 307.4.5 change to read as follows:
307.4.4 Permanent Outdoor Firepit. Permanently installed outdoor firepits for recreational
fire purposes shall not be installed within 10 feet of a structure or combustible material.
Exception:
Permanently installed outdoor fireplaces constructed in accordance with the
International Building Code.
307.4.5 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance
with Section 307.2.
"Section 307.5; change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires, recreational fires, and use of portable
outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the... {Remainder of section unchanged)
"Section 308.1.4, change to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame Cooking Devices. Open -flame cooking devices, charcoal grills and other -
similar devices used for cooking shall not be located or used on combustible balconies, decks, or
within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1.One- and two-family dwellings, except that LP -gas containers are limited to a water capacity
not greater than 50 pounds (22.68 kg) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kg) LP -gas capacity] with
an aggregate LP -gas capacity not to exceed 100 lbs. (5 containers).
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler -
system, except that LP -gas containers are limited to a water capacity not greater than 50
pounds (22.68 kg) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kg) LP -gas capacity], with an aggregate LP -
gas capacity not to exceed 40 lbs. (2 containers).
3. {No change. }
"Section 308.1. 6.2, Exception #3; change to read as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Torches or flame -producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3.
"Section 308.1. 6.3; change to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an unmanned free-
floating device containing an open flame or other heat source, such as but not limited to a sky
lantern.
"Section 311.5, change to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or abandoned
buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to
structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
"Section 403.5, change Section 403.5 to read as follows:
403.5 Group E Occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group E occupancies and for buildings containing
both a Group E occupancy and an atrium. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted
in a conspicuous location in each classroom. Group E occupancies shall also comply with Sections
403.5.1 through
403.5
.3.
"Section 404.2.2; add Number 4.10 to read as follows:
4.10 Fire extinguishing system controls.
"Section 405.4, change Section 405.4 to read as follows:
405.4 Time. The fire code official may require an evacuation drill at any time. Drills shall be held
at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that occur in
case of fire.
**Section 501.4, change to read as follows:
501.4 Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection
is required to be installed for any structure or development, they shall be installed, tested, and
approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation
of any structure.
**Section 503.1.1; add sentence to read as follows:
Except for one- or two-family dwellings, the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a
ten feet( 10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure.
**Section 503.2.1; change to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than
24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with
Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced; provided such reduction does not impair access
by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established
vertical clearance when approved.
**Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the
minimum access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations.
**Section 503.2.3; change Section 503.2.3 to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support imposed
loads of 80,000 lbs. for fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving
capabilities.
**Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Striping, signs, or other markings, when approved by the fire code official, shall
be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof.
Striping, signs and other markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times
and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping — Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines of red
traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "NO PAR
KING F I RE LAN E" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in f our inch (4") white
letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a
curb is available, the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2) Signs — Signs shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING"
and shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters
and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a
stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6' 6") above finished
grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart along both sides of the fire
lane. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.
"Section 503.4, change to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances
established in Section 503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3 shall
be maintained at all times.
"Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address
identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from
the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be
spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches (152.4 mm) 6 inches (152.4 mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official,
address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
Where access is by means of a private road, buildings do not immediately front a street, and/or the
building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign with approved 6
inch (152.4 mm) height building numerals or addresses and 4 inch (101.6 mm) height
suite/apartment numerals of a color contrasting with the background of the building or other
approved means shall be used to identify the structure. Numerals or addresses shall be posted on a
minimum 20 inch (508 mm) by 30 inch (762 mm) background on border. Address identification
shall be maintained.
Exception: R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved numerals of a minimum 3 1/2
inches (88.9 mm) in height and a color contrasting with the background clearly visible and
legible from the street fronting the property and rear alleyway where such alleyway exists.
"Section 507.4, change to read as follows:
507.4 Water Supply Test Date and Information. The water supply test used for hydraulic
calculation of fire protection systems shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291
"Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants" and within one year of
sprinkler plan submittal. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water
supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official, as required. The exact location of the
static/residual hydrant and the flow hydrant shall be indicated on the design drawings. All fire
protection plan submittals shall be accompanied by a hard copy of the water flow test report, or as
approved by the fire code official. The report must indicate the dominant water tank level at the time
of the test and the maximum and minimum operating levels of the tank, as well, or identify
applicable water supply fluctuation. The licensed contractor must then design the fire protection
system based on this fluctuation information, as per the applicable referenced NFPA standard.
Reference Section 903.3.5 for additional design requirements.
"Section 507.5.4, change to read as follows:
507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times. Posts,
fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near
fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner
that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire
department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection
equipment or fire hydrants.
"Section 509.1.2; add new Section 509.1.2 to read as follows:
509.1.2 Sign Requirements. Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for signs
required by this section shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (50.8 mm) when located inside a
building and 4 inches (101.6 mm) when located outside, or as approved by the fire code official.
The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the background.
"Section 603.3.2 and 603.3.2.1; change to read as follows:
603.3.1 Fuel oil storage in outside, above -ground tanks. Where connected to a fuel -oil piping
system, the maximum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground without additional
protection shall be 660 gallons (2498 L). The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities
exceeding 660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and Chapter 57.
603.3.2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings. Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply with
Sections 603.3.2.1 through 603.3.2.5 and Chapter 57.
603.3.2.1 Quantity limits. One or more fuel oil storage tanks containing Class II or III combustible
liquid shall be permitted in a building. The aggregate capacity of all tanks shall not exceed the
following:
1. 660 gallons (2498 L) in unsprinklered buildings, where stored in a tank complying with
UL 80, UL 142 or UL2085 for Class III liquids, and also listed as a double-
wall/secondary containment tank for Class I1 liquids.
2. 1,320 gallons (4996 L) in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, where stored in a tank complying with UL 142 or
UL2085 as a double-wall/secondary containment tank.
3. 3,000 gallons (11,356 L) where stored in protected above -ground tanks complying with
UL 2085 and Section 5704.2.9.7 and the room is protected by an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
"Section 807.5.2.2 and 807.5.2.3; change to read as follows:
807.5.2.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous from
floor to ceiling or wall to wall. Curtains, draperies, wall hangings, and other decorative material
suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation criteria of NFPA 701 in
accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
807.5.2.3 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of
classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or
ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with
Section 807 or be noncombustible.
**Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must maintain and test standpipe systems
as per NFPA 25 requirements. The following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing
that is required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be
backflushed when foreign material is present, and also hydrostatically tested for all F DC's
on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance
with NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply
capable of flowing water through the standpipe, the tester shall connect hose from a fire
hydrant or portable pumping system (as approved by the fine code official) to each FDC,
and flow water through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet
connection functions properly. Confirm that there are no open hose valves prior to
introducing water into a dry standpipe. There is no required pressure criteria at the outlet.
Verify that check valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves on
the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall install such
caps for all FDC's as required by the fire code official.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, place a blue tag (as per Texas
Administrative Code, Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service
(ITM) Tag) at the bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check -
marked as "Fifth Year" for Type of ITM, and the note on the back of the tag s hall read "5
Year Standpipe Test" at a minimum.
6. The procedures required by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules with regard to
Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including the
required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (fire code official) shall be
followed.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, if
applicable, as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be
conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time
fieezing conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III
standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting
equipment. All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an
approved cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by the fire code official.
**Section 901.6.3; add Section 901.6.3 to read as follows:
901.6.3 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be given,
signaled or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner.
**Section 901. 7, change to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service or in the
event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and the fire code official shall be
notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be
evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut
down until the fire protection system has been returned to service.... {remaining text unchanged}
**Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative Protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with
Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the
applicable standard or as approved by the fire code official.
**Section 903.2; add paragraph to read as follows:
Automatic Sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and
elevator hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip
requirements under any circumstances. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine
room. Signage shall be provided at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating
"ELEVATOR MACHINERY — NO STORAG E ALLOWED."
**Section 903.2.9; add Section 903.2.9.3 to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 Self -Service Storage Facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self-service storage facilities.
"Option B
Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout buildings that have one or more stories, other than penthouses in compliance
with Section 1510 of the International Building Code, located 35 feet (10 668 mm) or more
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions:
Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building
Code, having no other occupancies above the subject garage.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12
feet (4572 min), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all buildings with a building area 6,000 sq. ft. or greater and in all existing buildings
that are enlarged to be 6,000 sq. ft. or greater. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall
not define separate buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International
Building
Code.
"Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall
not be required in the following rooms or areas where such... {text unchanged} ... because it is damp,
of fire- resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or
fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the
contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from
the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a
fire- resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where such
sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances
6. {Delete.}
"Section 903.3.1.2.3; add section to read as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attached Garages and Attics. Sprinkler protection is required in attached
garages, and in the following attic spaces:
1. Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage shall be protected by an
automatic sprinkler system.
2. Where fuel -fired equipment is installed in an unsprinklered attic, not fewer that one quick -
response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment.
3. Attic spaces of buildings that are two or more stories in height above grade plane or above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
4. Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have sprinklers
shall comply with one of the following:
4.1 Provide automatic sprinkler system protection.
4.2 Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to activate
the building fire alarm system.
4.3 Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
4.4 Construct the attic using fire -retardant -treated wood complying with Section
2303.2 of the International Building Code.
4.5 Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation.
"Section 903.3.1.3; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-
family dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4 Condition 1 and townhouses shall be permitted to be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
"Section 903.3.1.4, add to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler systems
shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced NFPA standard and this
section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry -pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet -pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non -
ventilated attic spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve assembly
to allow ease of draining the attic system without impairing sprinklers
throughout the rest of the building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the
applicable referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat, envelope
such that insulation is provided at the roof deck, rather than at the
ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed where
approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter water -filled pipe.
"Section 903.3.5, add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply
requirements of the respective standards; however, every water -based fire protection system shall
be designed with a 10-psi safety factor. Reference Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
"Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds.
All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection
valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
tampering.
"Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe
notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as
practicable to the fire department connection.
"Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation Standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section
and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a
maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm_
"Section 905.3; add Section 905.3.9 and exception to read as follows:
905.3.9 Buildings Exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per
story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60 960 min) of
travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access, Class I
automatic wet or manual wet standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic dry and semi -automatic dry, and manual dry standpipes are allowed as
provided for in NFPA 14.
2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior corridors.
"Section 905.4, change Item 1, 3, and 5, and add Item 7 to read as follows:
1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story
above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing
between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. {No change. }
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a
building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an interior
exit stairway hose connection by a {No change to rest.)
4. {No change.}
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent
slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way a hose connection shall be located
to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an interior exit stairway with stair access to the
roof provided in accordance with Section 1011.12.
6. {No change.}
7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all required
exits to the structure and at two hundred feet (200 ') intervals along major corridors
thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official.
"Section 905.9, add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45
seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department
hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the
central station upon tampering.
"Section 907.1; add Section 907.1.4 and 907.I.4.1 to read as follows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the devices shall be
addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors shall have analog initiating
devices.
**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an occupant load
of 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3. 10 of the
International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying
this section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided
with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: {No change.)
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at
the walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
**Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing
an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and
installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies.
When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors
shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be
installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all
buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm
occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. {No change. }
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected
single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2
1/2 or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.) {No change to remainder of
exceptions. }
**Section 907.2.12, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1
of the International Building Code; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses
including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas.
**Section 907.4.2; add Section 90Z4.2.7 to read as follows:
907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
**Section 907.6.1; add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a
failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere
with the normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed
in such a way that a single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class
A). Outgoing and return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements
for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical
between supply and return circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from a signaling
line circuit interface device may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the interface device to
the initiating device is ten feet or less.
"Section 90 7.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
"Section 907. 6. 6; — add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
[F] See 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station.
"Section 909.22; add to read as follows:
909.22 Stairway or Ramp Pressurization Alternative. Where the building is equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the stair
pressurization alternative is chosen for compliance with Building Code requirements for a
smokeproof enclosure, interior exit stairways or ramps shall be pressurized to a minimum of 0.10
inches of water (25 Pa) and a maximum of 0.35 inches of water (87 Pa) in the shaft relative to the
building measured with all interior exit stairway and ramp doors closed under maximum anticipated
conditions of stack effect and wind effect. Such systems shall comply with Section 909, including
the installation of a separate fire-fighter's smoke control panel as per Section 909.16, and a Smoke
Control Permit shall be required from the fire department as per Section 105.7.
[F] 909.22.1 Ventilating equipment. The activation of ventilating equipment for the stair or ramp
pressurization system shall be by smoke detectors installed at each floor level at an approved location
at the entrance to the smokeproof enclosure. When the closing device for the stairway or ramp shaft
and vestibule doors is activated by smoke detection or power failure, the mechanical equipment shall
activate and operate at the required performance levels. Smoke detectors shall be installed in
accordance with Section 907.3.
909.22.1.1 Ventilation Systems. Smokeproof enclosure ventilation systems shall be independent of
other building ventilation systems. The equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall
comply with one of the following:
1. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located exterior to the
building and directly connected to the smokeproof enclosure or connected to the
smokeproof enclosure by ductwork enclosed by not less than 2-hour fire barriers
constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal
assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code, or both.
2. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the
smokeproof enclosure with intake or exhaust directly from and to the outside or through
ductwork enclosed by not less than 2-hour barriers constructed in accordance with
Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with
Section 711 of the Building Code, or both.
3. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the
building if separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanical
equipment, by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section
707 of the Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section
711 of the Building Code, or both.
Exceptions:
1. Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour rated cable or cable system.
2. Where encased with not less than 2 inches (51 mm) of concrete.
3. Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit protective
systems with a fire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
909.21.1.2 Standby Power. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft ventilation systems
and automatic fire detection systems shall be provided with standby power in accordance with
Section 2702 of the Building Code.
909.22.1.3 Acceptance and Testing. Before the mechanical equipment is approved, the system shall
be tested in the presence of the fire code official to confirm that the system is operating in compliance
with these requirements.
**Section 910.2; change Exception 2. and 3. to read as follows:
2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped
with early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat
removal is prohibited.
3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped
with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)1/2
or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers.
Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
**Section 910.2; add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square
feet
(1394 m2) in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible
materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers,
Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive)
materials, or Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as required for a high -hazard commodity
classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible
materials.
"Section 910.3; add section 910.3.4 to read as follows:
910.3.4 Vent Operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved
automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conforin to the
provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3.
[F] 910.3.4.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically.
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature
rating at least 100 degrees F (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the temperature
rating of the sprinklers installed.
Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2.
910.3.4.2 Nonsprinklered Buildings. Where installed in buildings not equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall operate automatically by actuation of a heat -
responsive device rated at between 100°F (56°C) and 220T (122°C) above ambient.
Exception: Listed gravity -operated drop out vents.
"Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor
level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be automatic. The minimum gross area of makeup air
inlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of smoke
exhaust.
"Section 912.2; add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
912.2.3 Hydrant Distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 50 feet of the
fire department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
"Section 913.2.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an
exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height,
regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as
required by Section 506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior
wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be
provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by
the fire code official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1.
"Section 914.3.1.2; change to read as follows:
914.3.1.2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps. In buildings that are more than 120 feet (37 m)
in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water
mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection
to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection
and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.}
"Section 1006.2.2. 7, add anew Section 1006.2.2.7 as follows:
1006.2.2.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply.
Reference the Electrical Code as adopted.
"Section 1009.8; add the following Exception 7.
Exceptions:
{previous exceptions unchanged}
7. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered plans,
including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance
with the requirements of Section 1009 and Chapter 11.
**Section 1010.1.9.5 Bolt Locks, change Exceptions 3 and 4 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or
S occupancy. {Remainder unchanged}
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy {Remainder unchanged}
**Section 1020.1 Construction; add Exception 6 to read as follows:
6. In group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive construction
within a single tenant space when the space is equipped with approved automatic smoke -detection
within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate self -annunciating alarms audible in
all areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm
system where such system is provided.
**Section 1029.1.1.1; Spaces under Grandstands and Bleachers; delete this section.
**Section 1031.2; change to read as follows:
1031.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously
maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other
emergency. An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means
of egress.
**Section 1103.3; add sentence to end ofparagraph as follows:
Provide emergency signage as required by Section
606.3.
**Section 1103.5.1; add sentence to read as follows:
Fire sprinkler system installation shall be completed within 24 months from date of notification by
the fire code official.
**Section 1103.5, add Section 1103.5.5 to read as follows:
1103.5.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by
an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2404.
**Section 1103. 7, add Section 1103.7. 7 and 1103.7. 7.1 to read as follows:
1103.7.7 Fire Alarm System Design Standards. Where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded
or replaced, the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke and/or
heat detectors shall have analog initiating devices.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building, or fire alarm system,
remodel or expansion exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building, or fire alarm
system, remodel or expansion initiated after the date of original fire alarm panel installation
exceeds 50% of the building, or fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must comply within 18
months of permit application.
1103.7.7.1 Communication requirements. Refer to Section 907.6.6 for applicable
requirements.
"Section 1203; change and add to read as follows:
1203.1.1 {no change}
1203.1.2 {no change)
1203.2.3 Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance
with the International Building Code, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Existing installations shall be
maintained in accordance with the original approval, except as specified in Chapter 11.
1203.4 through 1203.1.9 {no change)
1203.1.10 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS). For Critical Operations Power Systems
necessary to maintain continuous power supply to facilities or parts of facilities that require
continuous operation for the reasons of public safety, emergency management, national security,
or business continuity, see NFPA 70.
1203.2 Where required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required
by Sections 1203.2.1 through 1203.2.26 or elsewhere identified in this code or any other
referenced code.
1203.2.1 through 1203.2.3 (no change)
1203.2.4 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Systems. Emergency power shall be
provided for emergency voice/alarm communications systems in the following occupancies, or as
specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 907.5.2.2.5. The system shall be capable of
powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72.
Covered and Open Malls, Section 907.2.19 and 914.2.3.
Group A Occupancies, Sections 907.2.1 and 907.5.2.2.4.
Special Amusement Buildings, Section 907.2.11
High -Rise Buildings, Section 907.2.12
Atriums, Section 907.2.13
Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907.2.18
1203.2.5 through 1203.2.13 {no change)
1203.2.14 Means of Egress Illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of
egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1 (90 minutes)
1203.2.15 Membrane Structures. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in temporary
tents and membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103.12.6 (90 minutes). Standby power
shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures in accordance
with Section 2702 of the International Building Code (4 hours). Auxiliary inflation systems shall
be provided in temporary air -supported and air -inflated membrane structures in accordance with
Section 3103.10.4.
1203.2.16 (no change)
1203.2.17 Smoke Control Systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control systems
in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 909.11:
Covered Mall Building, International Building Code, Section 402.7
Atriums, International Building Code, Section 404.7
Underground Buildings, International Building Code, Section 405.8
Group I-3, International Building Code, Section 408.4.2
Stages, International Building Code, Section 410.2.5
Special Amusement Buildings (as applicable to Group A's), International Building Code,
Section 411.1
Smoke Protected Seating, Section 1029.6.2.
1203.2.18 {no change)
1203.2.19 Covered and Open Mall Buildings. Emergency power shall be provided in accordance
with Section 907.2.19 and 914.2.3.
1203.2.20 Airport Traffic Control Towers. A standby power system shall be provided in airport
traffic control towers more than 65 ft. in height. Power shall be provided to the following
equipment:
1. Pressurization equipment, mechanical equipment and lighting.
2. Elevator operating equipment.
3. Fire alarm and smoke detection systems.
1203.2.21 Smoke Enclosures and Stair Pressurization Alternative. Standby power shall be
provided for smokeproof enclosures, stair pressurization alternative and associated automatic fire
detection systems as required by the International Building Code, Section 909.20.6.2.
1203.2.22 Elevator Pressurization. Standby power shall be provided for elevator pressurization
as required by the International Building Code, Section 909.21.5.5.
1203.2.23 Elimination of Smoke Dampers in Shaft Penetrations. Standby power shall be
provided when eliminating the smoke dampers in ducts penetrating shafts in accordance with the
International Building Code, Section 717.5.3, exception 2.3.
1203.2.24 Common Exhaust Systems for Clothes Dryers. Standby power shall be provided for
common exhaust systems for clothes dryers located in multistory structures in accordance with the
International Mechanical Code, Section 504.10, Item 7.
1203.2.25 Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms. Standby power shall be provided for mechanical ventilation
and gas detection systems of Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms in accordance with the International
Building Code, Section 421.
1203.2.26 Means of Egress Illumination in Existing Buildings. Emergency power shall be
provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Section 1104.5 when required by the
fire code official (90 minutes in I-2, 60 minutes elsewhere).
1203.3 through 1203.6 {no change}
1203.7 Energy Time Duration. Unless a time limit is specified by the fire code official, in this
chapter or elsewhere in this code, or in any other referenced code or standard, the emergency and
standby power system shall be supplied with enough fuel or energy storage capacity for not less
than 2-hour full -demand operation of the system.
Exception: Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider and is
approved.
**Section 2304.1; change to read as follows:
2304.1 Supervision of Dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall
be in accordance with the following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; and/or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; and/or
3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with Section 2304.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item Number 1 or 2 above is not present, such operations
shall be considered as an unattended self-service facility and shall also comply with Section
2304.3.
**Section 2401.2; delete this section.
**Section 3103.3.1; delete this section.
**Table 3206.2, footnote h; change text to read as follows:
h. Where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR)
sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index
of 50 (m • s) 1/2 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or
fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with NFPA 13, manual smoke and heat vents or
manually activated engineered mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be required within
these areas.
**Table 3206.2 footnote j, add footnote j to row titled "High Hazard" and "Greater than
300,000' to read as follows:
High hazard high -piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall
constructed in accordance with Section706 of the International Building Code shall be used to
divide high -piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area.
**Section 3310.1; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
When fire apparatus access roads are required to be installed for any structure or development, they
shall be approved prior to the time at which construction has progressed beyond completion of the
foundation of any structure.
**Section 5601.1.3; change to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are
prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage, and handling of fireworks as
allowed in Section 5604 and 5608.
2. The use of fireworks for approved fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608.
**Section 5703.6; add a sentence to read as follows:
5703.6 Piping Systems. Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable and combustible
liquids shall be in accordance with Sections 5703.6.1 through 5703.6.11. An approved method of
secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems.
**Section 5704.2.9.5, change Section 5704.2.9.5 and add Section 5704.2.9.5.3 to read as follows:
**Section 5704.2.11.4; add a sentence to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4 Leak Prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections
5704.2.11.4.1 through 5704.2.11.4.3. An approved method of secondary containment shall be
provided for underground tank and piping systems.
**Section 5704.2.11.4.2; change to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4.2 Leak Detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an
approved method of leak detection fiom any component of the system that is designed and installed
in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 5704.2.11.4.3.
**Section 5704.2.11.4.3; add Section 5704.2.11.4.3 to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4.3 Observation Wells. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 4 inches in diameter
shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid
storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point 12 inches below the average grade of the excavation
to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide
a sampling tube at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of 4 tubes. Sampling tubes shall
be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation and one every 50 feet
routed along product lines towards the dispensers, a minimurn of two are required.
**Section 5704.4, add paragraph to read as follows:
Mobile fueling sites shall be restricted to commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing,
where the parking area having such operations is primarily intended for employee vehicles. Mobile
fueling shall be conducted for fleet fueling or employee vehicles only, not the general public.
Commercial sites shall be restricted to office -type or similar occupancies that are not primarily
intended for use by the public.
**Section 6103.2.1; add Section 6103.2.1.8 to read as follows:
6103.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service is
not available, portable LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch
assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) water capacity.
Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device shall be
separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet.
**Section 6104.2, Exception; add an exception 2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing text unchanged}
2. Except as permitted in Sections 308 and 6104.3.2, LP -gas containers are not permitted
in residential areas.
**Section 6104.3; add Section 6104.3.3 to read as follows:
6104.3.3 Spas, Pool Heaters, and Other Listed Devices. Where natural gas service is not available,
an LP -gas container is allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed devices.
Such container shall not exceed 250-gallon water capacity per lot. See Table 6104.3 for location of
containers.
Exception: Lots where LP -gas can be off-loaded wholly on the property where the tank is
located may install up to 500 gallon above ground or 1,000 gallon underground approved
containers.
**Section 6107.4 and 6109.13; change to read as follows:
6107.4 Protecting Containers from Vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to
proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers, regulators and piping shall be
protected in accordance with Section 312.
6109.13 Protection of Containers. LP -gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure
or otherwise protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required
by Section 6107.4.
** {Applicable to those jurisdictions adopting Appendix B} Table B105.2; change footnote a.
to read as follows:
a. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
ARTICLE 5.300 FIREWORKS
See.5.301 Definition
The term fireworks shall mean any firecracker, torpedo, skyrocket, Roman -candle, sparkler, spit -
devil or other similar thing.
Sec. 5.302 Sale of Fireworks Prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, company or partnership to sell, offer for
sale, either directly or indirectly, any type of fireworks or other similar thing as that term is
herein defined, within the corporate limits of the City of Sanger, Texas, and any person, firm,
corporation, company or partnership who shall sell or offer to sell any fireworks or other similar
thing within the corporate limits of the City of Sanger, Texas, shall be fined as hereinafter
provided.
Sec. 5.303 Discharging Fireworks Prohibited
Any person who discharges or causes to be discharged any fireworks as that term is herein
defined, or other similar thing within the city limits of the City of Sanger, Texas, shall be fined
as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 5.304 When Fireworks Allowed
Nothing in this article shall be construed so as to prohibit the celebration of certain events with
the use of fireworks under the direction and supervision of the fire marshal of the City of
Sanger, Texas. It shall be within the discretion of the city council of the city as to when and
what celebrations with the use of fireworks will be allowed.
Sec. 5.305 Penalty for Violation
Any person, firm, corporation, company or partnership violating any of the provisions of this
article shall upon conviction be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found
in Section 1.109 of this code.
ARTICLE 5.400 ARSON REWARD
Sec 5.401 Arson Reward Offer
(a) The City of Sanger is hereby required, authorized, and empowered to offer a standing
reward of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), payable to the person or persons who shall
be responsible for the arrest and conviction of any person committing in said city the
crime of arson as the same is now defined by the Penal Code of the State of Texas.
(b) Whenever the City Manager shall be informed that any fire occurring in said city was of
an incendiary origin, he or she shall call for a report on the same by the city fire marshal,
and if said marshal shall report that such fire was caused by the commission of said crime
of arson, it shall become the duty of the City Manager to offer the reward above
prescribed.
Sec. 5.402 Notice of Arson Reward
The reward offer shall be published in the form of a brief description of the nature of the reward
printed on a placard, duly issued by said mayor and attested by the city secretary and the seal of
the city, and which shall be posted in conspicuous places, one (1) of which shall be at the city hall
of said city in accordance with the regulations of the state fire insurance department.
Sec. 5.403 Payment of Reward Offer
Upon information being given by any person or persons who shall cause the arrest and conviction
of such persons so guilty of a specific crime of arson for which said reward shall be offered, and
after the final conviction of such person or persons, the person or persons so giving such
information shall be entitled to receive from said city the reward offered. The city council shall be
the sole and exclusive judge in awarding the reward.
ARTICLE 5.500 OUTDOOR BURNING
Sec.5.501 Definitions
Bonfire. An outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes.
Construction Site Fire. A small fire contained within a burn barrel at a construction site for
warmth. Construction site fires cannot be used for disposal of construction materials.
Open Burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly
into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney. Open burring does not include
road flares, smudge pots or similar devices used for safety or occupational uses.
Recreational Fire. The burning of wood, charcoal or similar material for recreational purposes
such as cooking, warmth, ceremony or pleasure or similar purposes and not contained in a
barbeque grill or pit, outdoor fireplace and similar apparatus. Recreational fires can be no more
than 3 feet in diameter and two feet high. No materials other than wood, charcoal or similar
material may be burned in a recreational fire.
Sec. 5.502 Authorization and Compliance with State Law
All outdoor burning shall be in compliance with Title 30, Sections 111.201 through 111.221 of
the Texas Administrative Code and all other applicable state statutes. In the event of a conflict
between the state code and this article, the most stringent rule shall apply.
Sec. 5.503 Prohibited Open Burning
(a) All open burning is prohibited other than that specifically allowed in this article. Further,
any allowable open burning may be prohibited if it emits offensive or objectionable smoke or odor
or when it would cause an undue safety hazard.
(b) No open burning shall be allowed if a burn ban has been issued by the city or county
prohibiting that type of open burning.
Sec. 5.504 Restricted Open Burning
The following types of open burning shall be allowed once a permit is secured and provided it is
done in compliance with all state and local regulations.
(1) Bonfires. Bonfires may only be constructed from trees, brush and untreated wood.
Bonfires can be no more than 100 square feet in size and less than 10 feet tall. Bonfires
must be more than 300 feet from any structure. Bonfires are not allowed within 100
feet of any public roadway. Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading
as recommended by the city.
(2) Open Burning of Leaves, Trees, and Brush for Commercial/ Residential Site
Clearing. Leaves, trees and brush can be no more than 100 square feet in size and less
than 10 feet tall. Leaves, trees and brush must be more than 300 feet from any structure.
Open burning is not allowed within 100 feet of any public roadway. Property must be
a minimum of 25 acres. Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading
as recommended by the city. No other materials may be burned and must be removed
from the pile.
(3) Recreational/Ceremonial Fires. Recreational/Ceremonial fires must be more than
100 feet from any structure or public road and are limited to no more than 3 feet wide
and 2 feet high. It is highly recommended that recreational fires be in a fire pit (metal
barrel, masonry, or fire brick containers), nevertheless provisions must be made to
prevent the fire from spreading.
(4) Construction Site Fires. Construction site fires must be contained within a metal
burn barrel and combustible material must be kept six (6) inches below the lip of the
barrel. A metal grate must cover the top of the barrel. Untreated lumber, wood or
charcoal may only be used for fuel. Pressure treated lumber, plywood and
particleboard, or any other construction materials may not be used. Construction fires
must be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the structure and any combustible
materials.
Sec.5.505 Attendance
All fires requiring a permit shall be constantly attended by the owner or other responsible party
over 18 years of age until the fire is completely extinguished and no smoke or embers are being
produced. Provisions must be made to provide equipment sufficient for extinguishing the fire at
the site of the fire.
See.5.506 Exempt
The following open burning does not require a permit and is allowable as long as a burn ban
prohibiting it is not in place.
(1) Fires in barbeque grills or pits, smokers, outdoor fireplaces or fire pits.
(2) Fires used by the fire department for training purposes.
See.5.507 Permits
Permits may be obtained from the city's permit department. The fee for said permit shall be the
fee designated in the fee schedule to this code.
Sec.5.508 Penalty
The penalty for violating any portion of this article shall be as outlined in Section 1.109 of this
code.
ARTICLE 5.600 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Secs.5.601-5.620 Reserved
Division 1. Generally,*
Division 2. False Fire Alarms
Sec. 5.621 Excessive False Fire Alarms Prohibited
(a) As used herein, an "excessive false fire alarm" is defined as any false fire alarm in excess of
five (5) in the preceding twelve (12) month period.
(b) Excessive false fire alarms summoning the fire department of the city are hereby prohibited
and punishable in accordance herewith.
(c) Each excessive false fire alarm shall render the person or persons responsible therefor subject
to a separate penalty for each and every such excessive false fire alarm.
Sec. 5.622 Penalty for Violations
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty
provision found in Section 1.109 of this code.
Secs.5.623-5.640 Reserved
Division 3. Fire Alarms and an Automatic Sprinkler System
Sec. 5.641 Newly Constructed Commercial Units
(a) This section establishes fire alarm and an automatic sprinkler system requirement for
newly constructed commercial units in the city.
(b) An automatic sprinkler system. All newly constructed commercial buildings, exceeding
3500 square feet, must have an automatic sprinkler system throughout the attic. The sprinkler
system may be either wet or dry depending on the use of the building. There must be a designated
fire department connection to boost the sprinkler system on the exterior of the building.
(c) Fire Alarms. All newly constructed commercial buildings must have off -site monitoring of
fire alarms and have an audible and visual alarm on the exterior of the buildings.
(d) Key boxes. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of
secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes,
the fire code official is authorized to require a key box (Knox Box) to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary
access as required by the fire code official.
ARTICLE 5.700 FIRE HYDRANTS
This is intended for the installation of fire hydrants to serve as the water supply for commercial
and residential developments. Please refer to the International Fire Codes as adopted and
amended by the City of Sanger for all requirements. Note: The City of Sanger Engineering
Department or Fire Marshal may have additional requirements for fire hydrant installation.
Sec. 5.701 Fire Hydrant Location
1) Fire hydrants shall be so spaced such that all portions of the exterior of the building are
within the following distances
as the hose lays:
a) 300-feet for all commercial structures/buildings
b) 500-feet for all one- or two-family subdivision projects
2) Spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed a maximum of 500-feet along fire
apparatus access roadways/fire lane.
3) Fire hydrants shall be located 3-8 feet behind the edge of the fire apparatus access
roadway/fire lane pavement, unless otherwise specifically approved.
Sec 5.702 Fire Hydrant Supply
1) The total number of fire hydrant required will be based upon an evaluation of the
projected fire flow required for the building(s).
2) Fire hydrants utilized to meet the requirements of this section shall be available to fire
department personnel with no obstructions which cannot be crossed by fire fighters
pulling hose lines.
3) Existing fire hydrants to be considered for use shall be indicated on the plans.
(Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties shall not be considered available unless fire
apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are established to
prevent obstruction of such roads. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to
be considered as available where streets are not provided with median dividers, are not
considered major thorough fares or State Highways, and are not arterial streets provided
with more than two traffic lanes.)
Sec. 5.703 Fire Hydrant Access & Protection
1) A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants.
2) Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts shall comply
with all of the following requirements:
a) Constructed of steel not less than 4-inches in diameter and concrete filled.
b) Spaced not more than 4-feet between posts on center.
c) Set not less than 3-feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15-inch
diameter.
d) Set with the top of the posts not less than 3-feet above ground.
e) Located not less than 3-feet from the protected object.
Sec. 5.704 Fire Protection Systems
1) The Fire Department Connection (FDC) is required to be within 50-feet as the hose
lays, of a fire hydrant.
Sec. 5.705 Additional Requirements
1) Fire hydrants shall be installed and maintained PRIOR TO VERTICAL
CONTRUCTION of any building or structure.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, pleases and words of this ordinance are severable and, if any word,
please, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional
by the valid judgement or decree of any court competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall
not affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted
by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional word,
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 4. Any person, film or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of
this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance
with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 5. This ordinance will take effect on May 1, 2021.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the ft day ofAV61 2021, by
the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
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ORDINANCE NO.05.10.21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 10.100
'SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE'TO
REVISE FILING FEES AND
CHARGES REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE, Section 4.
Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of
this ordinance or the subdivision
regulations adopted hereby shall .
be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general
penalty provision found in Section
1.109 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall
lake effect on May 4, 2021. DULY
PASSED, APPROVED AND
ADOPTED, this 3rd day of May
2021.
ORDINANCE #04.07.21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE
OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CREATING
ARTICLE 9.000'FIRE FEES',
,PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
;CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
'AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 4.
Any person, film or corporation
who shall violate any of the
provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general
penalty provision found in Section
1.109 of, Code of Ordinances.
Section 5. This ordinance will
take effect on May 1, 2021. DULY
PASSED, APPROVED AND
'ADOPTED, this the 19 day of
April 2021.
ORDINANCE # 04.06.21
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING
CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 5.200
j'INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE';
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 4.
Any person, film or corporation
who shall violate any of the
provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general
penalty of,
found in Section
1.109 of the Code of Ordinances.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED
AND ADOPTED, this the 19 day
of April 2021.
ORDINANCE # 04.05.21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 3.100
'BUILDING INSPECTION
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED',
ARTICLE 3.200 'BUILDING
CODE', ARTICLE 3.300
'PLUMBING CODE', ARTICLE
3.400'MECHANICAL CODE',
ARTICLE 3.500 'ELECTRICAL
CODE', ARTICLE 3.600
'RESIDENTIAL CODE',
ARTICLE 3.2200'REGULATING
PLACEMENT OF GAS AND
ELECTRIC METERS ON ALL
NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS',
ARTICLE 3.2500'ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE',
ARTICLE 3.2600'FUEL GAS
CODE', ARTICLE 3.2700
'EXISTING BUILDING CODE',
ARTICLE 2.900 SWIMMING
POOL AND SPA CODE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 4.
Any person, film or corporation
who shall violate any of the
provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general
penalty provision found In Section
1.109 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 5. This ordinance will
lake effect on May 1, 2021. DULY
PASSED, APPROVED AND
ADOPTED, this the 19 day of
April 2021.
1 dre 08110/2021 & 08/11/2021
Ad Copy:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-10-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
ARTICLE 10.100 "SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE" TO REVISE FILING FEES AND CHARGES
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Section 4. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance or the subdivision regulations adopted hereby
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of the
Code of Ordinances. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect on May 4, 2021.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 3rd day of May 2021.
ORDINANCE #04-07-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX
A FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CREATING ARTICLE 9.000 "FIRE FEES",
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Section 4. Any person, film or corporation who shall violate any of the
provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in
Section 1.109 of the Code of Ordinances. Section 5. This ordinance will take
effect on May 1, 2021. DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the 19 day of
April 2021.
ORDINANCE # 04-06-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER
5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 5.200 "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE"; PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 4. Any
person, film or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this
article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of the
Code of Ordinances. DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the 19 day of April
2021.
ORDINANCE # 04-05-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER
3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 3.100 "BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
ESTABLISHED", ARTICLE 3.200 "BUILDING CODE", ARTICLE 3.300 "PLUMBING CODE",
ARTICLE 3.400 "MECHANICAL CODE", ARTICLE 3.500 "ELECTRICAL CODE", ARTICLE 3.600
"RESIDENTIAL CODE", ARTICLE 3.2200 "REGULATING PLACEMENT OF GAS AND ELECTRIC
METERS ON ALL NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS", ARTICLE 3.2500 "ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE", ARTICLE 3.2600 "FUEL GAS CODE", ARTICLE 3.2700 "EXISTING
BUILDING CODE", ARTICLE 2.900 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 4. Any
person, film or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this
article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in
accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of the
Code of Ordinances. Section 5. This ordinance will take effect on May 1, 2021.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the 19 day of April 2021.
dre 08/10/2021 & 08/1 1 /2021