04/19/2021-CC-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or discuss any issues
brought up during this section.)
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 2021
2.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of
Ordinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", 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
Single Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600
"Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900 "Swimming Pool and Spa
Code"
6.2018 International Fire Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Code
of Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"
7.Fire Permit Fees
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of the
Code of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fees
8.Ordinance 040821 Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Obligation
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER,
TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS
AND FORM THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL
THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND
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AGENDACITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 19, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXAS1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.2.CITIZEN INPUT:(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or discuss any issuesbrought up during this section.)3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 20212.Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code ofOrdinances, Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", Article 3.200 "Building Code", Article3.300 "Plumbing Code", Article 3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical Code", Article3.600 "Residential Code", Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric Meters on AllSingle Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy Conservation Code", Article 3.2600"Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900 "Swimming Pool and SpaCode"6.2018 International Fire CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Codeof Ordinances, Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"7.Fire Permit FeesConsider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of theCode of Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fees8.Ordinance 040821 Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of ObligationORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER,TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS
AND FORM THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL
THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE
OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO
9.Ordinance 040921 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO
10.INFORMATION ITEMS:
11.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of Council to bring forward items they
wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice
has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may
be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with a consensus of the Council
or at the call of the Mayor).
12.ADJOURN.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the
City Website, and on the bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Sanger, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said notice was posted on the
following date and time, and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours prior to the
scheduled time of said meeting and shall remain posted until meeting is adjourned.
April 16, 2021 8:35 AM
Christy Dyer, Deputy City
Secretary
City of Sanger, Texas
Date/Time Posted
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for additional
accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at (940) 4587930 for further information.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. a.1.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM:
ITEM/CAPTION:
Minutes for Work Session April 5th, 2021
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
April 5th, 2021 Work Session 4/15/2021 Cover Memo
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021
6:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,
Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,
Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Supervisor of Electric
Ronnie Grace
1.Call Meeting to Order
There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council Work
Session meeting to order at 6:05 p.m..
2.LCRA System Study Overview
Ryan White from LCRA will be presenting the Electrical Distribution System Study Results.
Supervisor Grace introduces himself and explains a little bit on why LCRA is here to talk to the
Councilmembers.
Ryan with LCRA starts to explain what they have been doing. He gives the Councilmembers a
handout to follow along with him. He explains they have done multiple testing on our electrical
system and says this is like a check up for the system. They will find out how the system is
preforming, and where work may be needed. He explains that they are making a model of the Citys
electrical system. This model will be able to be changed with the growth to show how we will be
able to handle everything. He explains that the City of Sanger is in great condition.
There was a brief discussion with the board.
3.Overview of Items on the Regular Agenda
4.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Work Session
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONMONDAY, APRIL 5, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Supervisor of ElectricRonnie Grace1.Call Meeting to OrderThere being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council WorkSession meeting to order at 6:05 p.m..2.LCRA System Study OverviewRyan White from LCRA will be presenting the Electrical Distribution System Study Results. Supervisor Grace introduces himself and explains a little bit on why LCRA is here to talk to theCouncilmembers.Ryan with LCRA starts to explain what they have been doing. He gives the Councilmembers ahandout to follow along with him. He explains they have done multiple testing on our electricalsystem and says this is like a check up for the system. They will find out how the system ispreforming, and where work may be needed. He explains that they are making a model of the Cityselectrical system. This model will be able to be changed with the growth to show how we will beable to handle everything. He explains that the City of Sanger is in great condition.There was a brief discussion with the board.3.Overview of Items on the Regular Agenda4.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Work Session
Meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. a.2.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM:
ITEM/CAPTION:
Minutes for Regular Session April 5th, 2021
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
April 5th, 2021 Regular Session 4/15/2021 Cover Memo
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021
7:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,
Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis Dillon
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Gary Bilyeu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,
Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court Administrator
Christy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services Ramie
Hammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meeting
to order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote.
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
There were no items removed from the agenda
REGULAR AGENDA
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agenda
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor Plat
Consider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,
Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St and
Approximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St.
Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them know
this is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located on
the east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow and
Jones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staff
and the P&Z board both recommend approval.
Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project.
Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Barrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.
6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum
2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations.
City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line items
around in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shift
some of the line items around to the items needing to done.
Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing the
work and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.
City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting.
There was a brief discussion with the board.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to execute
Addendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for
the FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum
3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations.
City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.
Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. He
went over the handout in the packet.
There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of the
company and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would like
to have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agendaREGULAR AGENDA5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor PlatConsider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St andApproximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them knowthis is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located onthe east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow andJones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staffand the P&Z board both recommend approval.Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project. Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberBarrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line itemsaround in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shiftsome of the line items around to the items needing to done.Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing thework and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting. There was a brief discussion with the board.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to executeAddendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC forthe FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. Hewent over the handout in the packet. There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of thecompany and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would like
to have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Addendum
3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455
Water and Wastewater utilities relocation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon.
Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
8.Approval of the Appointment of City Secretary
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton lets the Council know that the City has narrowed the search
down to one candidate for City Secretary. The person is Amy Piukana out of Farmers Branch.
Interim City Manager Staton explains that she has done great things with Farmers Branch and
earned multiple awards during the pandemic. She also has loads of experience with a larger than life
personality. She will be a great addition to our City.
Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve the appointment of City Secretary.
Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.
9.EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m..
a.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Potential
Litigation; Consult with the City Attorney regarding the legal status, legal analysis and legal
strategy of potential claims against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) where
discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of the City
Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas.
b.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, Deliberations
Regarding Real Property; Consult with the City Attorney to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property where discussion of these legal matters in an open
meeting would conflict with the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
10.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:
Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the Council Meeting back into regular
session at 9:14 p.m.. No Action was taken.
11.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.Interim City Manager Updates
Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton gives a timeline of the progress going on at the Library after the
flood. She also lets the board know that Public Works has hired a Water Supervisor. She also lets
Council know that the Electric department also hired a new grounds man at that that hire was in
house. Interim City Manager Staton also says there is information in their packets for the other
items.
b.Capital Projects Report March 30, 2021
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MINUTESCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 5, 20217:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 N 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilmember David Clark, Councilmember Marissa Barrett,Councilmember Allen Chick, Councilmember Dennis DillonCOUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:Mayor Pro Tem Gary BilyeuSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Interim City Manager Jeriana Staton, City Attorney Hugh Coleman,Stefani Dodson Development Services, Sgt. Josh Bishop Police Department, Court AdministratorChristy Dyer, Public Works Director Jim Bolz, Director of Development Services RamieHammonds, City Engineer Tracey LaPiene1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.There being a quorum, Mayor Thomas Muir called the April 5th, 2021, City Council meetingto order at 7:05 p.m.. The invocation was given by Councilmember Dillon. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Councilmember Barrett.2.CITIZEN INPUT:There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak3.CONSENT AGENDA:Councilmember Barrett made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Motion was seconded byCouncilmember Clark. Motion passes unanimously with a 4 0 vote. a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 03/15/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.There were no items removed from the agendaREGULAR AGENDA5.Hall & Sears Addition Minor PlatConsider, Discuss and Act on the Minor Plat of Lot 1, 2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition,Being 0.880 Acres, in the City of Sanger, and Generally Located on the East Side of Jones St andApproximately 526 Feet South of the intersection of E Willow and Jones St. Director of Development Services Ramie Hammonds goes over the staff report. She let them knowthis is a minor plat of lot 1,2, and 3 Block A of Hall & Sears Addition. It is .880 acres located onthe east side of Jones St. and is approximately 526 ft. south of the intersection of E. Willow andJones St. She let the Council know that the applicant is available for any questions. She states staffand the P&Z board both recommend approval.Councilmember Clark sustained from voting on this project. Councilmember Dillon makes a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by CouncilmemberBarrett. Motion passes unanimously with a 30 Vote.6.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 2Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene addresses the Council. He asks if they can shift some of the line itemsaround in the budget. We had some items that we don't need to do now, so he is wanting to shiftsome of the line items around to the items needing to done.Mayor Muir asks so what you are saying is that we had funds in an area that we are not doing thework and we are moving the funds to an area we are doing the work.City Engineer LaPiene confirmed that is what he is requesting. There was a brief discussion with the board.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorizing the Mayor to executeAddendum 2 to the engineering contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC forthe FM 455 water and wastewater utilities relocation. The motion was seconded byCouncilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.7.FM 455 Utility Relocation Dannenbaum PSA Addendum 3Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater Utilities Relocations. City Engineer Tracey LaPiene explains that this it another part to the utility relocation.Bart Hines with Dannenbaum talked to the board in more details about the relocation project. Hewent over the handout in the packet. There was a discussion with the Councilmembers and Dannenbaum about the expectation of thecompany and completion times. They were explained that November 2nd is when they would liketo have the project completed but they dont know if it will be a little longer.Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Addendum3 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company, Dallas LLC for FM 455Water and Wastewater utilities relocation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Dillon. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.8.Approval of the Appointment of City SecretaryInterim City Manager Jeriana Staton lets the Council know that the City has narrowed the searchdown to one candidate for City Secretary. The person is Amy Piukana out of Farmers Branch. Interim City Manager Staton explains that she has done great things with Farmers Branch andearned multiple awards during the pandemic. She also has loads of experience with a larger than lifepersonality. She will be a great addition to our City. Councilmember Barrett makes a motion to approve the appointment of City Secretary. Councilmember Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 vote.9.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Mayor Muir read Executive Session Item and convened into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.. a.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, PotentialLitigation; Consult with the City Attorney regarding the legal status, legal analysis and legalstrategy of potential claims against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) wherediscussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of the CityAttorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar ofTexas.b.Consultation with Attorney – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, DeliberationsRegarding Real Property; Consult with the City Attorney to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease or value of real property where discussion of these legal matters in an openmeeting would conflict with the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.10.RECONVENE: OPEN MEETING:Mayor Muir and Council reconvened and Mayor Muir called the Council Meeting back into regularsession at 9:14 p.m.. No Action was taken.11.INFORMATION ITEMS:a.Interim City Manager UpdatesInterim City Manager Jeriana Staton gives a timeline of the progress going on at the Library after theflood. She also lets the board know that Public Works has hired a Water Supervisor. She also letsCouncil know that the Electric department also hired a new grounds man at that that hire was inhouse. Interim City Manager Staton also says there is information in their packets for the otheritems.
b.Capital Projects Report March 30, 2021
c.Monthly Financial Report January 31, 2021
d.Monthly Financial Report February 28, 2021
e.Racial Profiling Report
Attached is a copy of information from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 regarding
racial profiling information set in place by policy. There have been no complaints filed with this
department regarding a racial profiling incident.
12.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
No items were discussed for future agenda items.
13.ADJOURN.
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Mayor Muir adjourned the Council Meeting at
9:29 p.m..
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Ramie Hammonds, Development Service Director
ITEM/CAPTION:
2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances,
Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", 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 Single Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "Energy
Conservation Code", Article 3.2600 "Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900
"Swimming Pool and Spa Code"
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Staff is proposing amendments and updates to Chapter 3 (Building Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances. The most
significant changes are as follows:
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council;
adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Plumbing Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt local
amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Mechanical Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt
local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 5.AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City ManagerFROM: Ramie Hammonds, Development Service DirectorITEM/CAPTION:2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electric CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Oridinance # 040521 Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances,Article 3.100 "Building Inspection Department", Article 3.200 "Building Code", Article 3.300 "Plumbing Code", Article3.400 "Mechanical Code", Article 3.500 "Electrical Code", Article 3.600 "Residential Code", Article 3.2200"Regulating Placement of Gas and Electric Meters on All Single Family Residential Buildings" Article 3.2500 "EnergyConservation Code", Article 3.2600 "Fuel Gas Code", Article 3.2700 "Existing Building Code", Article 3.2900"Swimming Pool and Spa Code"AGENDA TYPE: RegularACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:Staff is proposing amendments and updates to Chapter 3 (Building Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances. The mostsignificant changes are as follows:Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council;adopt local amendments;Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Plumbing Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt localamendments;Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;Adopt the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code as published by the International Code Council; adoptlocal amendments;Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Existing Building Code as
published by the International Code Council; adopt local amendments;
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa
Code as published by the International Code Council; adopt local
amendments;
Adopt amendments to Article 3.2200 "Regulating Placement of Gas
and Electric Meters on All New Single Family Residential Buildings".
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FUNDS:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040521
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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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas is hereby
amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 3.100 BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
ESTABLISHED
(a) There is hereby established a building inspection department to enforce the building codes
adopted by the City of Sanger, Texas, to insure and safeguard life and limb, health, property and public
welfare.
(b) There is hereby established a position of building official to be head of said division, who shall
be solely responsible for all matters relative to construction, inspection and enforcement of these
codes. The building official of this city shall be appointed by the City Manager or his or her designee,
and shall have the powers and duties prescribed for the "Building Official" by the International
Building Code.
(c) The building official shall be responsible for the issuance of citations to any person, firm
or corporation which is found to be in violation of any building codes or city ordinances, after all
other attempts to correct the problem have failed.
ARTICLE 3.200 BUILDING CODE
Sec. 3.201 Adopted
The International Building Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council is
hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, erection,
alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use, and occupancy of any building or structure within the
city. 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.
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**Sec. 3.202 Amendments
**The references in the following sections of the 2018 International Building Code to square feet of fire
areas are amended to read "6,000 square feet," to wit:
§§903.2.1.1(1), 903.2.1.3(1), 903.2.1.4(1), and 903.2.3(1)
**Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced
elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to
the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the
Electrical Code as adopted.
**Section 101.4.7; add the following:
101.4.7 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alterations, repairs , replacement, equipment , appliances ,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
**Section 103 and 103.1 amend to insert the Department Name
SECTION 103
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SANGER
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Inspection Department of the City of Sanger is
hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
**Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit; under sub-title entitled "Building" delete items 2, and 10 and
renumber as follows:
Building:
1. (Unchanged)
2. Delete this exemption
3. 2.(Unchanged)
4. 3.(Unchanged)
5. 4.(Unchanged)
6. 5.(Unchanged)
7. 6.(Unchanged)
8. 7.(Unchanged)
9. 8.(Unchanged)
10. Delete this exemption
11. 9.(Unchanged)
12. 10.(Unchanged)
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13. 11.(Unchanged)
**Section 109; add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Re-inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted;
3. City approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector;
4. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when called;
5. The job site is red-tagged twice for the same item;
6. The original red tag has been removed from the job site.
7. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection.
Any re-inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on that job site.
**Section 109; add Section 109.8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced
without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for
such work.
109.1.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the required inspection
in violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as established by the city fee schedule.
**Section 110.3.5; Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection; Delete exception
**Section 202; amend definition of Ambulatory Care Facility as follows:
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 individuals who are
rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided. This group may include but not be
limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
**Section 202; add definition of Assisting Living Facilities to read as follows.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour
basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential
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environment which provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an
emergency situation without physical assistance from staff
**Section 202; change definition of "Atrium" as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... Balance remains unchanged
**Section 202; amend definition of “High-Rise Building” to read as follows:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
**Section 202; amend definition of “Repair Garage” to read as follows:
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.
**Section 202; amend definition of “Special Inspector” to read as follows:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency who shall prove
to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in responsible charge and the Building Official as
having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
**Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy, except when applying the
assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11.
**Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
**Section 307.1.1; add the following sentence to Exception 4:
4. Cleaning establishments ... {text unchanged} ... with Section 707 or 1-hour horizontal
assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 or both. See also IFC Chapter 21, Dry
Cleaning Plant provisions.
**Section 403.1, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. The open-air portions of buildings [remainder unchanged]
**Section 403.3, Exception; delete item 2
**Section 403.3.2 change to read as follows:
[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than 420 120 feet (36.5 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.}
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**Section 404.5; delete Exception.
**Section 406.3.5.1; add sentence read as follows:
A fire separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that the carport is entirely
open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm)
**Section 506.2; delete the following sentence from table
i. The maximum allowable area for a single-story nonsprinklered Group U greenhouse is permitted
to be 9000 square feet or the allowable area shall be permitted to comply with Table C102.1 of
Appendix C.
**Section 506.2.2; add sentence to read as follows:
506.2.2 Open Space Limits. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public use
and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. In order to be considered as accessible, if not in
direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10-foot-w i d e pathway meeting fire department
access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided.
**Section 506.3.1; add sentence to read as follows:
Section 506.3.1 Minimum Percentage of perimeter. [Existing Text to remain]
In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10-
foot-wide pathway meeting fire department access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided.
**Section 602.1.1; add sentence to read as follows:
602.1.1 Minimum Requirements. [Existing Text to remain]
Where a building contains more than one distinct type of construction, the building shall comply with the
most restrictive area, height, and stories, for the lesser type construction or be separated by fire walls.
**Section 708.4.2; change sentence to read as follows:
Exceptions;
1. Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1, or in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 provided that sprinkler protection is
provided in the space between the top of the fire partition and the underside of the floor or roof
sheathing, deck or slab above as required for systems complying with Section 903.3.1.1. Portions
of buildings containing concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation as permitted for
sprinkler omission shall not apply to this exception for draftstopping. [Remainder unchanged]
**Section 712.1.9, change item 4 to read as follows:
5. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and H occupancies.
**Section 718.3; change sentence to read as follows:
718.3 Draftstopping in floors. [Body of text unchanged]
Exceptions: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
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Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction, sprinkler protection is provided in
the attic space.
**Section 718.4; change sentence to read as follows:
718.4 Draftstopping in attics. [Body of text unchanged]
Exceptions: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction, sprinkler protection is provided in the attic space.
**Section 9; refer to:
The International Fire Code as amended by City of Sanger.
**Section 1006.2.2.7; add a new 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.
**Section1009.8; add the following Exception 7:
1009.8 Two Way Communication. A two-way communication system complying with Sections
1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be provided at the landing serving each elevator required to be accessible
on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below the level of exit discharge.
Exceptions:
7. Buildings regulated under State Law and built-in accordance with State registered plans,
including 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; amend exceptions 3 and 4 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 1015.8; amend text as follows:
1. Operable windows where the top of the sill of the opening is located more than 55 feet (16 764
mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window fall
prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.
**Section 1029.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers; delete this section
**Section 1101.1 Scope; Add exception 1101.1 to read as follows:
Exception:
Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural Barriers Division of Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be incompliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
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Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following:
b. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not
more than 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area,
buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof coverings. c. [delete]
**Section 1505. 7; delete the section
**Section 1511.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
1511.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing
roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles
or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1.
{text of exception unchanged}
**Section 1704.2; amend to read as follows:
1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the Building Official for construction
as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, or the registered design professional
in responsible charge, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide
special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1705 and identify
the approved agencies to the Building Official. The special inspector shall not be employed by the contractor.
These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections identified by the Building Official that
are identified in Section 110.
**Section 1704.2.1; amend to read as follows:
1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of construction and or upon request, the
approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the registered design professional in
responsible charge and the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or
training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction.
[Remainder unchanged]
**Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain} The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in
coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any
conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision
applies.
Table 2902.1; add footnote g to read as follows:
g . Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant load of 100
or less, B Occupancies with an occupant load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking
establishments.
**Add new Section 2902.1.4 to read as follows:
2902.1.4 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures required in this
Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures set out in this section.
2902.1.4.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided for use
by employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas.
Additional hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by employees.
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2902.1.4.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments, at least one service sink
or one floor sink shall be provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or
similar wet floor cleaning tool and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The
location of the service sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be approved by the City of Sanger's health
department/designee.
**Section 3001.2 Emergency Elevator Communication Systems for the deaf, hard of hearing and
speech impaired; delete this section
**Section 3002.1; Hoistway Enclosure Protection required. Add exceptions to 3002.1 as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevators completely located within atriums shall not require hoistway enclosure
protection.
2. Elevators in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the parking garage, shall not
require hoistway enclosure protection.
**Section 3005.4; Machine room, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces; delete text as
follows:
Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces outside of but attached
to a hoistway that have openings into the hoistway shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or
both.
Revise text to read:
Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance
with Section 711, or both.
**Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces; Delete
exceptions and add two new exceptions to Section 3005.4 as follows:
Exceptions.
1. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces completely located
within atriums shall not require enclosure protection.
2. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and control spaces in open or
enclosed parking garages that serve only the parking garage, shall not require enclosure
protection.
**Section 3005.7; add a Section 3005.7 as follows:
3005.7 Fire Protection in Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The building shall be equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, except as otherwise permitted by Section
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903.3.1.1.1 and as prohibited by Section 3005.7.2.1.
3005.7.2.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in machine rooms, elevator
machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and elevator hoist-ways.
3005.7.2.2 Sprinkler system monitoring. The sprinkler system shall have a sprinkler control valve
supervisory switch and water-flow initiating device provided for each floor that is monitored by the
building’s fire alarm system.
3005.7.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating into the hoistway
enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system outside the elevator lobby shall be
provided.
3005.7.4 Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance with Section 3005.5 shall not be
installed.
**Section 3005.8; add Section 3005.8 as follows:
3005.8 Storage. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room, control room, machinery
spaces and or control spaces. Provide approved signage at each entry to the above listed locations stating:
"No Storage Allowed.
**Section 3006.2; amend text as follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) in height. The
height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor at or above grade to the highest floors
served by the hoistway.
Option B
Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required; Revise text as follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) in height. The
height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor at or above at grade to the highest floors
served by the hoistway.
ARTICLE 3.300 PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 3.301 Adopted
The International Plumbing 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. 3.302 Amendments
**Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
714 Engineered Drainage Design ................... 69
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**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be
considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever amendments have been
adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be
considered to reference the amendments. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code
shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
**Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as adopted by resolution of the
governing body of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for authorizing the refunding of fees
{Delete balance of section}
**Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following:
Section 109 MEANS OF APPEAL 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance.
**Section 305; change to read as follows:
305.1 Protection against contact. Metallic piping, except for cast iron, ductile iron and
galvanized steel, shall not be placed in direct contact with steel framing members, concrete or
cinder walls and floors or other masonry. Metallic piping shall not be placed in direct contact
with corrosive soil. Where sheathing is used to prevent direct contact, the sheathing shall have a
thickness of not less than 0.008 inch (8 ml) (0.203 mm) and the sheathing shall be made of
approved material plastic. Where sheathing protects piping that penetrates concrete or masonry
walls or floors, the sheathing shall be installed in a manner that allows movement of the piping
within the sheathing.
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below
grade.
**Section 305.7; change to read as follows:
305.7 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed
within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they
could be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved
manner.
**Section314.2.1; change to read as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed
from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. ... {text unchanged} ... Condensate shall
not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
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**Section 314.2.2; delete material CPVC
**Section413.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Required location for floor drains. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas.
1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family
dwellings, the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains
located to readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter.
2. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official may
accept floor sinks.
3. Public restrooms.
**Section 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided . . . {bulk of
paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum
of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), where such dimensions are large enough to allow removal
of the water heater. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the Code
Official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being
serviced and removed… {remainder of section unchanged}
**Section 502.6; Add Section 502.6 to read as follows:
502.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a
water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall
be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed
through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm)
above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder.
502.6.1 Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately
lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle
outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.1.
**Section 504.6; change to read as follows:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve,
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temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size
to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device
or equipment.
Exception:
Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system when
approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation
instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge to an approved location or to the outdoors.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate less than 6 inches above and not less than two times the discharge pipe diameter above
the floor or flood level rim of the wall receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested, rated and
approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1.
14. Be one nominal size larger than the size of the relief valve outlet, where the relief valve discharge
piping is installed with insert fittings. The outlet end of such tubing shall be fastened in place.
**Section 504.7.1; amend to read as follows:
504.7.1 Pan size and drain to read as follows: The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in depth
and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater.
The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm).
Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.4. Multiple pan drains may
terminate to a single discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted
by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instructions.
**Section 504.7.2; delete sentence
Where a pan drain was not previously installed, a pan drain shall not be required for replacement water heater
installation.
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**Section 604.8; add Section 604.8.3 to read as follows:
604.8.3 Thermal expansion control. An expansion tank or approved device shall be installed for the
water heater with the addition of a pressure reducing valve or regulator
creating a closed system.
**Section 608.1; change to read as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a
manner so as to prevent contamination from non-potable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the
potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow
preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations, Table
608.1, and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
**Section 608.17.5; amend to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric -
type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric vacuum
breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected
against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
**Section 608.18; change to read as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located
and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable
local regulations. Installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8.
**Section 703.6; Delete
**Section 704.5; added to read as follows:
704.5 Single stack fittings. Single stack fittings with internal baffle, PVC schedule 40 or cast iron single
stack shall be designed by a registered engineer and comply to a national recognized standard.
**Section 705.11.1; amend to read as follows:
705.11.1 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that
conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM
D 2564, CSA B137.3, CSA B181.2 or CSA B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be
made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent cement joints shall
be permitted above or below ground.
Exception: A primer is not required where both of the following conditions apply:
1. The solvent cement used is third-party certified as conforming to ASTM D 2564
2. The solvent cement is used only for joining PVC drain, waste and vent pipe and fittings
in non-pressure applications in sizes up to and including 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter
**Section 712.5; add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use"
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occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or ejectors
arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps
and pumping systems, see Section 1113.
**Section 713, 713.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 713
ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system shall
be designed by a registered engineer using approved design methods.
**Section 803.3; added to read as follows:
803.3 Special waste pipe, fittings, and components. Pipes, fittings, and components receiving or intended
to receive the discharge of any fixture into which acid or corrosive chemicals are placed shall be constructed
of CPVC, high silicone iron, PP, PVDF, chemical resistant glass, or glazed ceramic materials.
**Section 903.1; change to read as follows:
903.1 Roof extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6)
inches (152 mm) above the roof. Where a roof is to be used for assembly or as a promenade, observation
deck, sunbathing deck or similar purposes, open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet (2134 mm)
above the roof.
**Section 917 Single stack vent system. Delete entire section.
**Section 1003.3.9; added to read as follows:
1003.3.9 Sample Well. A 12 inch sample well shall be provided on all grease interceptors or separators.
**Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building
storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches
per hour rainfall rate
**Section 1108.3; change to read as follows:
1108.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in
accordance with Section 1106. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from
exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101.7. Scuppers shall not
have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow through the primary system
shall not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system.
Section 1109; delete this section.
Section 1202.1 delete Exception 1 and 2.
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ARTICLE 3.400 MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 3.401 Adopted
The International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council is
hereby adopted for the purpose of providing minimum requirements and standards to safeguard life or
limb, health, property and public 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. 3.402 Amendments
**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those
that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted and standards shall be
considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this
code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards,
each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the adopted amendments.
Any reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code (NEC) shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
**Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided …
{bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall
be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a
floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of
the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official
due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable
of being serviced and removed ... {remainder of section unchanged}
**Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. . Where equipment requiring access
or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to
climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, a permanent interior or exterior means of
access shall be provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than &
12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below
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and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of
section to read the same}… on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-
percent slope).... {bulk of section to read the same}.
**Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are
installed on roofs having slopes greater than 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25% slope) or greater
and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in
width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access
to a level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to
which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches
(762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42
inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter
(533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International
Building Code.
**Section 306; add Section 306.6 and Section 306.6.1 to read as follows:
306.6 Water Heaters Above Ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in which a water
heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made
accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception:
A max 10-gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed through a lay-in
ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or
floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder, _
306.6.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle
outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in
accordance with Section 306.3 .1.
**Section 307.2.2; delete material CPVC:
**Section 307.2.3; amend item 2 to read as follows:
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the equipment.
Such overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event
of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall connect to the drain pan at a higher
level than the primary drain connection. However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard
such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
**Section 403.2.1; add an item 5 to read as follows:
5. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or
combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or
similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
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**Section 501.3; add an exception to read as follows:
501.3 Exhaust discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged
outdoors at a point where it will not cause a public nuisance and not less than the distances specified in
Section 501.3.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from which it cannot again be readily drawn in
by a ventilating system. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, crawl space, or be directed onto
walkways.
Exceptions:
1. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge into the attic space of
dwelling units having private attics.
2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems.
3. Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and where
mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided in accordance with Chapter 4,
listed and labeled domestic ductless range hoods shall not be required to discharge to
the outdoors.
4. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when
infiltration of outside air is present
**Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows:
607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section
705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with listed fire dampers installed in
accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust systems see Section 510.1-510.9 IMC.
ARTICLE 3.500 ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 3.501 Compliance with National Electrical Code
All electrical construction, alteration, replacement, repair and all material and apparatus used in connection
with electrical work and the placement and operation of all electrical apparatus in the city shall be in strict
compliance with the standards established by the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code as published
by the National Fire Protection Association, with local amendments 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.
Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
Sec. 3.502 Amendments
**Article 100; add the following to definitions
Engineering Supervision. Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional
Engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations.
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**Article 110.3(D)(1); add to read as follows:
110.3(D)(1); Meter Identification. On commercial sites meter shall be equipped with a brass tag
permanently affixed displaying the address that the meter is servicing.
**Section 210.8(A)(1); add to read as follows:
210.8(A) (1); Dwelling Units. In bathrooms and kitchens where Ground-Fault-Circuit-
Interruption devices are required the reset shall be located in the room served.
**Article 505.7(A) changed to read as follows:
505.7 Special Precaution.
Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under
conditions of proper use and maintenance.
Informational No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than
ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous
(classified) locations.
Informational No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment
depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at
temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures.
However, at low ambient temperature, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a
location classified Class I, Zones 0,1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and
design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be
performed by a qualified licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Sec. 3.503 Inspections
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to hinder the City inspector while he or she is
acting in the line of duty. He or she shall be given free and prompt access to all buildings, whether
public or private, or to any other place he or she deems necessary to the proper inspection of any electrical
wiring or apparatus within the City of Sanger. No electrical apparatus, device or wire which in the opinion
of the City inspector might cause a hazard to human life, shall be constructed or maintained, and the City
inspector shall have the right, through the authority of the city council, to discontinue electric current
supplying the building or place in which such hazard exists until such time as said hazard is removed or
remedied to the satisfaction of said electrical inspector. Prior to taking such action, notification of the
intent to discontinue the power will be provided to the customer unless deemed an emergency situation
that requires immediate action Upon notification by the City inspector, the Sanger Electric Utilities is
hereby authorized to immediately cut off, or cause to be cut off, any and all electrical power from any
room, building, power line or district when public safety so demands, or for any other reason deemed
sufficient by said City inspector.
Sec. 3.504 Licenses
(a) Valid License Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to install electric wiring or apparatus or
to make any repairs, alterations, additions, or changes to electric wiring or apparatus used in connection
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with electric lighting, heating or power unless such person shall have previously obtained a master or
journeyman electrician's license.
Sec. 3.505 Registration Required
Any company, firm, corporation, association or co-partnership wishing to engage in the business of
installing, repairing, changing or altering any electrical wiring or apparatus, shall register with the
City providing proof of valid state licensing and insurance prior to issuance of a permit.
Sec. 3.506 Electrical Work Permits
(a) Work Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, change, alter or repair any
electric wiring or apparatus (except routine repairs such as the replacement of fuses and lamps, and
alleviation of short circuits), until after such person has first obtained a permit in writing to do so from the
City of Sanger, and upon the approval of such work said permit shall be returned to said City of Sanger.
(b) Electrical Permit Fees. Information and fees as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of
this code shall be required prior to the issuance of any permit required by this section.
Sec. 3.507 Minimum Electrical Service Standards
(1) A mast type service pole shall be required and shall be of such construction and so supported
that it will withstand the strain imposed by the service drop. The meter base must be not less than
five feet six inches (4'6"), nor more than seven feet (6') above ground. The droop pigtail shall be a
minimum of eighteen inches (18") long. The roof jack should be of rigid conduit not less than
twenty-four inches (24"), nor more than thirty-six inches (36") above roof. A support service
bracket is required. All outside air conditioners will be required to have a weatherproof nonfused
disconnect switch within eyesight on or near the unit.
(2) All newly constructed and remodels that involve an electrical meter base update shall have an
external ground that can be visually inspected by the city electric department. Ground shall be of
continuous copper (Minimum #6 Solid) conductor attached to the meter base and must be inside
a metallic conduit (which is attached to the structure) from the meter base to ground level from
where it can be buried and attached to the ground rod. Meter base and electrical panel must be
grounded independently.
Sec. 3.508 Concealed Wiring
No person, firm or corporation shall conceal, or cause to be concealed, any electric wiring or apparatus,
except with the express permission of the City inspector, and the City inspector is hereby authorized to
remove, or cause to be removed any material whatsoever which may conceal any electric wiring or
apparatus contrary to this section. Upon completion of the inspection of any electric wiring or
apparatus designed to be concealed which is found to be in full compliance with the provisions of this
section, the City inspector shall post a notice of inspection at the distribution panel and the posting of
said notice shall constitute permission to conceal said electric wiring or apparatus.
Sec. 3.509 Liability
This article shall not in any way be construed to lessen the liability of any person, firm, corporation or
association of persons installing, changing, altering or repairing any electrical wiring or apparatus, or
causing the same to be done, for damages to anyone injured thereby; nor shall the City of Sanger be
held to assume any liability by reason of the inspection authorized therein, pursuant to the provisions
hereof.
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Sec. 3.510 Regulations Concerning Service
(a) It is provided that upon completion of inspection by the electrical inspector, in the event he or
she determines that any wiring, installing, repair or alteration so done upon the job or work he or she has
inspected does not comply in every respect with the provisions of this article, and if the same has not
been done by a person holding a master electrician's license, it shall be the duty of the City inspector
to notify the Sanger Electric Utilities of the City of Sanger, Texas or the appropriate electrical service
provider, of the location of said place, the name of the owner of persons in charge thereof and of the fact
said work or said job does not meet with the approval of such City inspector, and upon said written notice
being given it shall be unlawful for any person or employee of said Sanger Electric Utilities, Sanger,
Texas, or appropriate electrical service provider to connect any portion of said wiring, with an electric
power line operated or used by the City of Sanger.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to break the seal on any electric meter
without first notifying the Sanger Electric Utilities.
(c) It is provided that all inspections, installations, repairs and alterations as provided for in this
article shall be subject to such further rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the city council of
the City of Sanger, Texas, and such office of the city secretary of said city and shall be available for
inspection and examination, and all penalties herein provided for shall apply to such rules and regulations
so promulgated.
ARTICLE 3.600 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 3.601 Adopted
The International Residential 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. 3.602 Amendments
**Section Rl02.4; change to read as follows:
Rl02.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and standards
referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and
standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to NFPA 70 or
the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted .
**Section R105.2; make changes to this section as follows:
R105.2 Work Exempt from permits. No changes in first paragraph
Building:
1. ...provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet...
2. Delete this exemption
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3. No changes
4. No changes
5. No changes
6. No changes
7. No changes
8. No changes
9. No changes
10. Decks not exceeding 120 square feet in area...
**Section R108.7; Add section below
R108.7 Re-inspection fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or pe1mit card is clearly posted;
3. Approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector;
4. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when called;
5. The job site is red-tagged twice for the same item;
6. The original red tag has been removed from the job or site and/or,
7. Violations exist on the property including failure to maintain erosion control or trash control.
8. Any re-inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on that job site.
**Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.5); delete this section
**Section R202; amend definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public
way on at least two sides.
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**Section R302.1; add exception #6 to read as follows:
Exceptions: {previous exceptions unchanged}
6. Open non-combustible carport structures may be constructed when also approved within
adopted ordinances.
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**Section R302.3; add Exception #3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing text unchanged}
2. {existing text unchanged}
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall
be separated as required for townhouses.
**Section R302.5.1; change to read as follows:
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping
purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with
solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not
less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated door
**Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete entire section
**Section R315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. Amend to read as follows:
Exception:
1. {existing text unchanged}
2. Installation, alteration or repairs of electrical powered {remaining text unchanged}
**Section R322 Flood Resistant Construction. Delete section
**Section R401.2, amended by adding a new paragraph following the existing paragraph to read as
follows.
Section R401.2. Requirements. {existing text unchanged} …
Every foundation and/or footing, or any size addition to an existing post -tension foundation, regulated by this
code shall be designed and sealed by a Texas-registered engineer
Section R401.2.1 Engineered design. Every foundation and/or footing which exceeds 400 square feet in area,
or any addition to an existing post tensioned foundation, regulated by this code shall be designed and sealed
by a Texas-registered engineer.
**Section 602.6.1; amend the following:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior
wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50
percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 5 inches
(127 mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than eight
10d (0.148-inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) at each side or equivalent.
Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the top plate material. The metal tie must extend a minimum
of 6 inches past the opening. See figure R602.6.1. {remainder unchanged}
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Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure:
**Add Section R703.8.4.1.2; Veneer Ties for Wall Studs; to read as follows:
R703.8.4.1.2 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs. In stud framed exterior walls, all ties may be anchored to studs as
follows:
1. When studs are 16 in (407 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 24 in (737
mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in (381 mm) from the foundation; or
2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 16 in (483
mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation.
**Section R902.1; Amend and add exception #5 to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in
Sections R904 and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed. {remainder unchanged}
Exceptions:
1. {text unchanged}
2. {text unchanged}
3. {text unchanged}
4. {text unchanged}
5. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one-story detached accessory structures used
as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed
120 sq. ft.
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**Chapter 11 [RE] – Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety; Reference the 2018 IECC for energy
code provisions as adopted and amended.
**Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.2 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph
unchanged} ... side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20
inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance.
As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance can be serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed ... {remaining text unchanged}
(Add the following)
Water heaters other than tankless shall not be installed within attics; with the exception of
replacement of existing water heaters.
**Section M1411.3; change to read as follows:
M1411.3 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from
the drain pan outlet to a sanitary sewer through a trap, by means of a direct or indirect drain. {remaining
text unchanged}
**Section M1411.3.1, Items 3 and 4; add text to read as follows:
M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. {bulk of paragraph unchanged}
1. [text unchanged]
2. [text unchanged]
3. An auxiliary drain pan… [bulk of text unchanged] … with Item 1 of this section. A water level
detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official.
4. A water level detection device… [bulk of text unchanged] … overflow rim of such pan. A water
level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official.
**Section M1411.3.1.1; add text to read as follows:
M1411.3.1.1 Water-level monitoring devices. On down-flow units … {bulk of text unchanged} …
installed in the drain line. A water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the
building official.
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**M1503.6 Makeup Air Required; Amend and add exception as follows:
M1503.6 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet
per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the difference
between the exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute. Such makeup air sys tems shall be equipped with
a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the exhaust
system.
Exception: Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, power-vent, unvented,
or electric, the exhaust hood system shall be permitted to exhaust up to 600 cubic feet per minute
(0.28 m3/s) without providing makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess
of 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) shall be provided with a makeup air at a rate approximately
equal to the difference between the exhaust air rate and 600 cubic feet per minute.
**Section M2005.2; change to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a storage
closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure so that
combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to such enclosure may be from the bedroom
or bathroom when through a solid door, weather-stripped in accordance with the exterior door air leakage
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an approved self -closing
device. Installation of direct-vent water heaters within an enclosure is not required
**Section M2005.2.2; add to read as follows:
M2005.2.2 Water heaters other than tankless shall not be installed within attics; with the exception
of replacement of existing water heaters.
**Section G2408.3 (305.5); delete.
**Section G2415.2.1 (404.2.1); add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its operating gas pressure with an
approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be
stamped into the tag:
"WARNING: 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure - Do Not Remove"
**Section G2415.2.2 (404.2.2); add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18
EDH).
**Section G2415.12 (404.12); change to read as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum
depth of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade.
G2415.12.1 (404.12.1) Individual Outdoor Appliances; Delete in its entirety
**Section G2417.1 (406.1); change to read as follows:
G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be
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inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices
comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in
Sections 2417.1.1 through 2417.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit
holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the building official when the piping system is ready for
testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished
by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand
the test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
**Section G2417.4; change to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or
with a pressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss
caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the
pressure tests are made.
**Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge),
or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6)
inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For tests requiring a pressure of
3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 ½”),
a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure
of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one-half inches (3 ½”), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a
pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess
of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column
pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6
kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi),
the test pressure shall be not less than one and one -half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
Diaphragm gauges used for testing must display a current calibration and be in good working condition.
The appropriate test must be applied to the diaphragm gauge used for testing
**Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Building Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping
carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), th e test
duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than
thirty (30) minutes.
**Section G2420.1 (406.1); add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST)
piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for
the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out
excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be
installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and
valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be
disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
**Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1); add text to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 (409.5.1) Located within the same room. The shutoff valve … {bulk of paragraph
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unchanged} … in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. A secondary shutoff valve
must be installed within 3 feet (914 mm) of the firebox if appliance shutoff is located in the firebox.
**Section G2421.1 (410.1); add text and Exception to read as follows:
G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be … {bulk of paragraph
unchanged}… approved for outdoor installation. Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements
for access to appliances as specified in Section M1305.
Exception:
A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of being serviced
and removed through the required attic opening.
**Section G2422.1.2.3 (411.1.3.3) Prohibited locations and penetrations; delete Exception 1 and
Exception 4.
**Section G2445.2 (621.2); add Exception to read as follows:
G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole
source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception:
Existing approved unvented room heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance with
the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Building Official unless an unsafe
condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7 of the Fuel
Gas Code.
**Section G2448.1.1 (624.1.1); change to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access,
sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with this code.
**Section P2603; add to read as follows:
P2603.3 Protection against corrosion. Metallic piping, except for cast iron, ductile iron and galvanized
steel, shall not be placed in direct contact with steel framing members, concrete or cinder walls and floors
or other masonry. Metallic piping shall not be placed in direct contact with corrosive soil. Where sheath ing
is used to prevent direct contact, the sheathing shall have a thickness of not less than 0.008 inch (8 mil)
(0.203 mm) and the sheathing shall be made of approved material. Where sheathing protects piping that
penetrates concrete or masonry walls or floors, the sheathing shall be installed in a manner that allows
movement of the piping within the sheathing.
**Section P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth; change to read as follows:
P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a
minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection.
** Section P2801; change to read as follows:
P2801.5.1 Water heaters other than tankless shall not be installed within attics; with the exception of
replacement of existing water heaters.
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P2801.6 Required Pan. Where a storage tank-type water heater or a hot water storage tank is installed in
a location where water leakage from the tank will cause damage, the tank shall be installed in a pan
constructed of one of the following.
1. Galvanized steel or aluminum of not less than 0.0236 inch (0.6010mm) in thickness,
2. Plastic not less than 0.036 inch (0.9 mm) in thickness.
3. Other approved materials
** Section P2801.6.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2801.6.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in depth and
shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater. The
pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm). Piping
for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table P2905.5. Multiple pan drains may terminate
to a single discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the
manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instructions.
** Section P2804.6.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief
valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to
the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or
equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system
when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation
instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge, to an approved location or to the outdoors.
[remainder unchanged]
**Section P2902.5.3; change to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected
against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check
assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream
from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water
supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
**Section P3003.9; change to read as follows:
P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that
conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM
D 2564, CSA B137.3, CSA B181.2 or CSA B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be
made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent cement joints shall
be permitted above or below ground.
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**Section P3111; Combination waste and vent systems; delete this section in its entirety.
**Section P3112.2; Vent Collection; delete and replace with the following:
P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above the floor and
may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the drainboard height and then
returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink d rain immediately downstream from the
vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye -branch fitting
and shall, in addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a wye -
branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then through the roof to the
open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the flood
level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor level
and a minimum slope of one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be maintained.
The return bend used under the drain-board shall be a one (1) piece fitting or an assembly of a forty-five
(45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety (90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow
in the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island sink drain, upstream
of the return vent, shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed in the vertical
portion of the foot vent.
**Section E3405.3.1; add to read as follows.:
E3405.3.1 Panelboards are prohibited on the exterior of the dwelling unit.
ARTICLE 3.2200 REGULATING PLACEMENT OF GAS AND ELECTRIC METERS ON ALL
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Article 3.2200(b); change to read as follows
(b) All newly constructed single-family residential buildings must place electric meters no further than
fifteen feet (15’) from the front corner of the house and outside of all fences.
Article 3.2200(c); change to read as follows
(c) All newly constructed single-family residential buildings must place gas meters no further than
fifteen feet (15’) from the front corner of the house and outside of all fences.
ARTICLE 3.2500 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sec. 3.2501 Adopted
The International Energy Conservation 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. 3.2502 Amendments
**Section C102/R102 General; add Section C102.1.2 and R102.1.2 to read as follows:
C102.1.2 Alternative compliance. A building certified by a national, state, or local accredited energy
efficiency program and determined by the Energy Systems Laboratory to be in compliance
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with the energy efficiency requirements of this section may, at the option of the Code Official, be
considered in compliance. The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program
certification of energy code equivalency shall be considered in compliance.
R102.1.2 Alternative compliance. A building certified by a national, state, or local accredited energy
efficiency program and determined by the Energy Systems Laboratory to be in compliance with
the energy efficiency requirements of this section may, at the option
of the Code Official, be considered in compliance. The United States Environmental
Protection Agency's Energy Star Program certification of energy code equivalency shall be considered
in compliance. Regardless of the program or the path to compliance, each 1- and
2-family dwelling shall be tested for air and duct leakage as prescribed in Section R402.4.1.2
(N1102.4.1.2) and R403.3.3 (N1103.3.3) respectively.
**Section R202 (N1101.6) Definitions; add the following definition:
PROJECTION FACTOR. The ratio of the horizontal depth of the overhang, eave or permanently
attached shading device, divided by the distance measured vertically from the bottom of the
fenestration glazing to the underside of the overhang, eave or permanently attached shading device.
**Section R202 (N1101.6) Definitions; add the following definition:
DYNAMIC GLAZING . Any fenestration product that has the fully reversible ability to change
it performance properties, including U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), or visible
transmittance (VT).
**Table 402.1.2 (N1102.1.2) INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS
BY COMPONENT; the Fenestration U-factor for Climate Zone 3 is amended as follows:
CLIMATE
ZONE
FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR
3 0.32 0.35
**Table 402.1.4 (N1102.1.4) EQUIVALENT U-FACTORS; the Fenestration U-factor for Climate
Zone 3 is amended as follows:
CLIMATE
ZONE
FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR
3 0.32 0.35
**Section R402.3.2 (N1102.3.2) Glazed fenestration SHGC; amend by adding a paragraph and table
following the exception to read as follows:
Where vertical fenestration is shaded by an overhang, eave, or permanently attached shading device, the
SHGC required in Table R402.1.2 shall be reduced by using the
multipliers in Table R402.3.2 SHGC Multipliers for Permanent Projections.
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Table R402.3.2 SHGC Multipliers for Permanent Projections •
Projection
Factor
SHGC :Multiplier
(all Other Orientation)
SHGC Multiplier
(North Oriented)
0-0.10 1.00 1.00
>0.10-0.20 0.91 0.95
>0.20-0.30 0.82 0.91
>0.30-0.40 0.74 0.87
>0.40-0.50 0.67 0.84
>0.50-0.60 0.61 0.81
>0.60-0.70 0.56 0.78
>0.70- 0.80 0.51 0.76
>0.80-0.90 0.47 0.75
>0.90-1.00 0.44 0.73
! North oriented means within 45 degrees of true north.
**R402.4.1.2 (N1102.4.1.2) Testing; Add a last paragraph to read as
follows:
Mandatory testing shall only be performed by individuals that are certified to perform air infiltration testing
certified by national or state organizations as approved by the building official. The certified individuals
must be an independent third-party entity, and may not be employed; or have any financial interest in the
company that constructs the structure.
**Section R402.4 (N1102.4) Air leakage (Mandatory); add a new section and table to read as
follows:
R402.4.1.3 (N1102.4.1.3) Testing option – ACH tradeoff. As an option to the air leakage rate set out in
Section R402.4.1.2 (N1102.4.1.2), 1- and 2-family homes meeting all of the listed criteria below and the
thermal envelope requirements in Table R402.4.1.3 (N1102.4.1.3) will be considered compliant when
tested and verified as having an air leakage rate to not less than or equal to four air change s per hour when
tested and reported in accordance with the testing standards and reporting criteria listed in Section
R402.4.1.2 (N1102.4.1.2).
The compliance equivalency is limited as follows:
1. Limited to a conditioned floor area between 1,000 and 6,000 square feet,
2. Limited to between 2 to 6 bedrooms,
3. Assumes all ductwork and mechanical equipment is located in the unconditioned attic,
4. Assumes typical wood framing in the walls and roof, and
5. Assumes one of the following heating/cooling systems:
a. All electric system with a heat pump for heating, or
b. A system with electric cooling and natural gas heating.
Dwellings using electric resistance strip heating do not qualify for this tradeoff.
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TABLE R402.4.1.3 (N1102.4.1.3) a
Envelope Component Option #1 Option #2
R402.4 Air Leakage < 4 ACH50 < 4 ACH50
Wall Insulation R-value R13 + R3b R13 + R3 b
Fenestration U-factor < 0.32 < 0.32
Fenestration SHGC < 0.25 < 0.25
Ceiling R-value > R49 > R49
Duct Insulation R-value R8 R6
Radiant Barrier Required No Yes a
Except for the values listed in the table, all other mandatory code provisions are applicable. b
The first value listed is the R-value of cavity insulation, the second value is the R-value of the
continuous insulation or insulated siding.
** Section R402.4 Air leakage (Mandatory); add a new section to read as follows:
R402.4.1.4 Testing options for R2 multifamily dwelling units. As an option to the air leakage rate set
out in Section R402.4.1.2, multifamily dwelling units will be considered compliant when tested and
verified as having an air leakage rate to the air leakage rate set out in either Section R402.4.1.4.1 or Section
R402.4.1.4.2 when tested and reported in accordance with the testing standards and reporting criteria listed
in Section R402.4.1.2
R402.4.1.4.1 Total air leakage rate for interior multifamily dwelling units. Interior
multifamily dwelling units with a measured, “unguarded” total air leakage result of 5.3 ACH50
or less shall be considered compliant.
R402.4.1.4.2 Total air leakage rate for corner multifamily dwelling units. Corner multifamily
units with a measured, “unguarded” total leakage result of less than 5.0 ACH50 shall be
considered compliant.
** Section R402.4 Air leakage (Mandatory); add a new section to read as follows:
R402.4.1.5 Sampling options for R2 multifamily dwelling units. For buildings having three or more
dwelling units, a minimum of 15% of the dwelling units in each building must be tested as required by
Section R402.4.1.2. Prior to beginning sampling for testing, “Initial Testing” is required for each
multifamily property. “Initial Testing” shall consist of the 3rd party testing contractor performing the
required tests on at least three consecutive dwelling units. Test results from the “Initial Testing” must
satisfy minimum code requirements before sampling is permitted. Dwelling units selected for the “Initial
Testing” must be within the same building. Dwelling units selected for “Initial Testing” shall not be
included in a “sample group” or counted toward the minimum 15% of dwelling units tested. The building
official shall randomly select the three dwelling units for “Initial Testing.” The building official may
delegate the random selection to the designated 3rd party testing contractor.
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R402.4.1.5.1 Sample group Identification and Sampling. The builder shall identify a "sample group"
which may be a building, floor, fire area or portion thereof. All of the dwelling units within the “sample
group” must be at the same stage of construction and must be ready for testing. The building official shall
randomly select at least 15% of dwelling units from each “sample group” for testing. The building official
may delegate the random selection to the designated 3rd party testing contractor.
If each tested dwelling unit within a “sample group” meets the minimum code requirements, then all
dwelling units in the “sample group” are considered to meet the minimum code requirements.
Before a building may be deemed compliant with the testing as required, each “sample group” must be
deemed compliant with the minimum code requirements. The sum total of all of the tested dwelling units
across all “sample groups” shall not be less than a minimum of 15% of the dwelling units in a building.
R402.4.1.5.2 Failure to Meet Code Requirement(s). If any dwelling units within the identified “sample
group” fail to meet a code requirement as determined by testing, the builder will be directed to correct
the cause(s) of failure, and 30% of the remaining dwelling units in the “sample group” will be randomly
selected for testing by the building official, or third-party testing contractor, regarding the specific
cause(s) of failure.
If any failures occur in the additional dwelling units, all remaining dwelling units i n the sample group
must be individually tested for code compliance.
A multifamily property with three failures within a 90-day period is no longer eligible to use the
sampling protocol in that community or project until successfully repeating "Initial Testing." Sampling
may be reinstated after at least three consecutive dwelling units are individually verified to meet all
code requirements.
A Certificate of Occupancy may not may be issued for any building until testing has been performed and
deemed to satisfy the minimum code requirements on the dwelling unit(s) identified for testing.
R403.3.3 (N1103.3.3) Duct Testing (Mandatory)Add a last paragraph to read:
Mandatory testing shall only be performed by individuals that are certified to perform duct testing leakage testing
certified by national or state organizations as approved by the building official. The certified individuals must be an
independent third-party entity, and may not be employed; or have any financial interest in the comp any that
constructs the structure.
** Section R403.3 Ducts; add a new section to read as follows:
R403.3.4.1 Sampling options for R2 multifamily dwelling units. For buildings having three or more dwelling
units, a minimum of 15% of the dwelling units in each building must be tested as required by Section R403.3.3.
Prior to beginning sampling for testing, “Initial Testing” is required for each multifamily property. “Initial
Testing” shall consist of the 3rd party testing contractor performing the required tests on at least three consecutive
dwelling units. Test results from the “Initial Testing” must satisfy minimum code requirements before sampling
is permitted. Dwelling units selected for the “Initial Testing” must be within the same building. Dwelling units
selected for “Initial Testing” shall not be included in a “sample group” or counted toward the minimum 15% of
dwelling units tested. The building official shall randomly select the three dwelling units for “Initial Testing.”
The building official may delegate the random selection to the designated 3rd party testing contractor.
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R403.3.4.1.1 Sample group Identification and Sampling. The builder shall identify a "sample group" which
may be a building, floor, fire area or portion thereof. All of the dwelling units within the “sample group” must
be at the same stage of construction and must be ready for testing. The building official shall randomly select at
least 15% of dwelling units from each “sample group” for testing. The building official may delegate the random
selection to the designated 3rd party testing contractor.
If each tested dwelling unit within a “sample group” meets the minimum code requirements, then all dwelling
units in the “sample group” are considered to meet the minimum code requirements.
Before a building may be deemed compliant with the testing as required, each “sample group” must be deemed
compliant with the minimum code requirements. The sum total of all of the tested dwelling units across all
“sample groups” shall not be less than a minimum of 15% of the dwelling units in a building.
R403.3.4.1.2 Failure to Meet Code Requirement(s). If any dwelling units within the identified “sample group”
fail to meet a code requirement as determined by testing, the builder will be directed to correct the cause(s) of
failure, and 30% of the remaining dwelling units in the “sample group” will be randomly selected for testing by
the building official, or third-party testing contractor, regarding the specific cause(s) of failure.
If any failures occur in the additional dwelling units, all remaining dwell ing units in the sample group must be
individually tested for code compliance.
A multifamily property with three failures within a 90-day period is no longer eligible to use the sampling
protocol in that community or project until successfully repeating "Initial Testing." Sampling may be reinstated
after at least three consecutive dwelling units are individually verified to meet all code requirements.
A Certificate of Occupancy may not may be issued for any building until testing has been performed and deemed
to satisfy the minimum code requirements on the dwelling unit(s) identified for testing.
**Section C402.2.7/R402.2 (N1102.2) Specific insulation requirements (Prescriptive); Add Section
C402.2.8 and R402.2.14 (N1102.2.14) to read as follows:
Section C402.2.8/R402.2.14 (N1102.2.14) Insulation installed in walls. Insulation installed in walls shall be
totally enclosed on all sides consisting of framing lumber, gypsum, sheathing, wood structural panel sheathing,
netting or other equivalent material approved by the building official.
**Section C403.7.4 Energy recovery ventilation systems (Mandatory); add exception #12 to read as
follows:
12. Individual ventilation systems that serve an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
**Section C403.11.1 Duct and Plenum Insulation and Sealing (Mandatory); is amended by adding a
second paragraph to read as follows:
Environmental ducts and plenums installed in vertical chases, both supply and exhaust, where the ducts or
plenums will not be accessible after construction completion, shall be leak tested in accordance with the
SMACNA HVAC Air Leakage Test Manual to the installed ductwork class and pressure requirements.
Documentation shall be furnished demonstrating that representative sections totaling not less than 25 percent of
the duct area have been tested and that all tested sections comply with the requirements of this section.
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**Section R404.1 (N1104.1); revised in its entirety to read as follows:
Section R404.1 (N1104.1) Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Not less than 75 percent of the lamps in
permanently installed lighting fixtures or not less than 75 percent of the permanently installed lighting fixtures
shall contain only high-efficacy lamps.
**Section 405.2 (N1105.2); add the exception to read as follows:
Section 405.2 (N1105.2) Mandatory requirements. Compliance with the section requires that the mandatory
provisions identified in Section 401.2 be met. Supply and return ducts not completely inside the building thermal
envelope shall be insulated to an R-value of not less than R-6.
Exceptions:
1. For one- and two-family dwellings the maximum envelope leakage of 4 ACH50 is permitted provided
the envelope leakage in the Standard Reference Design is 3 ACH50 and all other requirements of
Section R405 are met, including all other mandatory measures. The annual energy cost or source
energy usage of the Proposed Design must be equal to or less than that of the Standard Reference
Design.
2. For multifamily or townhomes and buildings classified as Group R2 and Group R4 of three stories or
less the maximum envelope leakage of less than 5 ACH50 is permitted provided the envelope leakage
in the Standard Reference Design is 3 ACH50 and all other requirements of Section R405 are met,
including all other mandatory measures. The annual energy cost or source energy usage of the
Proposed Design must be equal to or less than that of the Standard Reference Design.
**Section R405.6.2; add the following sentence to the end of paragraph:
Acceptable performance software simulation tools may include, but are not limited to, REM RateTM, Energy Gauge
and IC3. Other performance software programs accredited by RESNET BESTEST and having the ability to provide
a report as outlined in R405.4.2 may also be deemed acceptable performance simulation programs and may be
considered by the building official.
**Section C405.9. Voltage drop in feeders; deleted in its entirety.
TABLE R406.4 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX; amend to read as follows:
M AXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIM ATE
ZONE
ENERGY RATING INDEX
3 65 1 This table is effective until August 31, 2019.
TABLE R406.42
MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIM ATE
ZONE
ENERGY RATING INDEX
3 63 2 The table is effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022.
TABLE R406.43
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MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIM ATE
ZONE
ENERGY RATING INDEX
3 59 3 This table is effective on or after September 1, 2022.
**Section C408.3.1 Functional Testing; amend to read as follows:
C408.3.1 Functional Testing. Prior to passing final inspection, the registered design professional or approved
agency shall provide evidence that the lighting control systems have been tested to ensure that control hardware
and software are calibrated, adjusted, programmed, and in proper working condition in accordance with the
construction documents and manufacturer’s instructions. Functional testing shall be in accordance with Sections
C408.3.1.1 through C408.3.1.3 for the applicable control type.
ARTICLE 3.2600 FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 3.2601 Adopted
The International Fuel Gas 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. 3.2602 Amendments
**Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2.
**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that
are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes, when specifically adopted and standards shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between
provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard
shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code
shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
**Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided . . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged}
. . . side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508
mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance.
A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for acces s
to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
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3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building
conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of
being serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is not less than … {bulk of section to read the same}.
**Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment requiring access or
appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher
than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, a permanent interior or exterior means of access shal l be provided.
Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish
grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall
. . . {bulk of section to read the same} . . . on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(33-percent slope). ... {bulk of section to read the same}.
**Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed
on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 -percent slope) or greater and having an edge
more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, a catwa lk at least 16 inches in width with substantial
cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the
appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which access is r equired for service,
repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be
provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading
requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code.
**Section 306; add Section 306.7 with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as follows:
306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater
is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a
stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
**Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved
tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the
tag:
"WARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
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**Section 404.12; change to read as follows:
404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches
(458 mm) top of pipe below grade.
**Section 404.12.1; Delete in its entirety
**Section 406.4; change to read as follows:
406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with a pressure-
measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during
the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
**Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion
of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of
mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For tests
requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half
inches (3 ½”), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a
pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one-half inches (3 ½”), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure
range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14)
inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa)
(7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas
at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than
one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
Diaphragm gauges used for testing must display a current calibration and be in good w orking condition. The
appropriate test must be applied to the diaphragm gauge used for testing.
**Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows:
406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but
in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in
excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of
time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
(Delete remainder of section.)
**Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping
systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the
valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration
but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere
with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves bet ween anchors. All valves and
supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
**Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
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Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in
Section
306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of being
serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
**Section 621.2; add exception as follows:
621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort
heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance
with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe
condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7.
ARTICLE 3.2700 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sec. 3.2701 Adopted
The International Existing Building 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. 3.2702 Amendments
**Section 102.4; change to read as follows:
[A] 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and standards referenced in this
code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as
further regulated in Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2.
**Section 202; amend definitions as follows:
Existing Building - A building, structure, or space, with an approved final inspection issued under a code edition
which is at least 2 published code editions preceding the currently adopted building code; or a change of
occupancy.
Existing Structure – A building, structure, or space, with an approved final inspection issued under a code edition
which is at least 2 published code editions preceding the currently adopted building code; or a change of
occupancy.
**Section 305.4.2; add Number 7 to the list of requirements as follows:
1. At one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 11 of
the International Building Code.
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**Section 406.1; add a code reference to read as follows;
Section 406.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repair shall be allowed to be repaired
or replaced with like material, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70.
**Section 504.1.2 Fire Escapes; change to read as follows:
504.1.2 Existing fire escapes. Existing fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as a component in the means of
egress in existing buildings only. Existing fire escapes shall be permitted to be repaired or replaced.
**Section 504.1.3; delete entire section.
**Section 505.3; change to read as follows:
505.3 Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings. Where windows are required to provide
emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R -2 and R-3 occupancies, replacement windows shall be
exempt from the requirements of Sections 1030.2, 1030.3 and 1030.5 of the International Building Code
provided the replacement window meets the following conditions: (remainder unchanged)
**Section 507.1.1 add an exception to read as follows:
Exception:
Moved historic buildings need not be brought into compliance with the exception of new construction
features required as the result of such movement, including but not limited to foundations and/or other
structural elements.
**Section 507.3 Flood Hazard Areas: delete this section:
**Section 702.6; add a code reference to read as follows:
702.6 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and methods requirements in the
International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, National
Electrical Code, and International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, detail of
installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element, component, or system in the
building.
**Section 802.5.1; Exception; change to read as follows:
802.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of open-sided walking surface, including mezzanines,
equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps and landings that is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor
grade and is not provided with guards, or those in which the existing guards are judged to be in danger of
collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
**Section 803.1; add sentence to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in this section, the work area
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shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or spaces bounded by walls capable of resisting the
passage of smoke containing the subject work area, and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other
exit access, then such corridor, hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular
floor level.
**Section 803.2.4; change Exception to read as follows:
Exception:
Supervision is not required where the Fire Code does not require such for new construction.
**Section 803.3; change section to read as follows:
803.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6 of the Fire Code for retroactive standpipe requirements.
[Delete rest of Section 804.3.]
**Section 805.2; Remove Exception #1
**Section 805.3.1.2; change to read as follows:
805.3.1.2 Fire Escapes required. For other than Group I-2, where more than one exit is required an existing
fire escape complying with section 805.3.1.2.1 shall be accepted as providing one of the required means of
egress.
**Section 805.3.1.2.1; change to read as follows:
805.3.1.2.1 Fire Escape access and details - …
1. [Remain unchanged]
2. Access to a fire escape shall be through a door...
3. Item deleted
4. [Remain unchanged]
5. In all building of Group E occupancy up to and including the 12th grade, building of Group I
occupancy, boarding houses, and childcare centers, ladders of any type are prohibited on fire
escapes used as a required means of egress.
**Section 805.5.2 Transoms Add language to read as follows:
805.5.2 Transoms. In all buildings of Group B, E [Remainder unchanged]
**Section 904.1; add sentence to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in this section, the work area
shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or spaces bounded by walls containing the subject
work area, and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then such corridor, hallway, or
other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that par ticular floor level.
**Section 904.1.1; add sentence to read as follows:
904.1.1 High-rise buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in work areas of high -rise
buildings
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**Section 1301.3.2; change to read as follows:
1301.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section shall comply
with the International Fire Code.
ARTICLE 3.2900 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
The International Swimming Pool and Spa 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 f ile in
the office of the building official. Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code.
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, phrases and words of this ordinance are severable and, if any word, phrase, 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, fi1m 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 __ day of_____ 2021, by the City Council
of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
APPROVED
_________________________________
Thomas E. Muir, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Christy Dyer, DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Ramie Hammonds, Development Service Director
ITEM/CAPTION:
2018 International Fire Code
Consider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances,
Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Staff is proposing amendments and updates to Chapter 5 (Fire Prevention and Protections) of the Code of Ordinances.
The most significant changes are as follows:
Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council;
adopt local amendments.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040621.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 6.AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City ManagerFROM: Ramie Hammonds, Development Service DirectorITEM/CAPTION:2018 International Fire CodeConsider, Discuss, and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040621 Amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances,Article 5.2 "International Fire Code"AGENDA TYPE: RegularACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:Staff is proposing amendments and updates to Chapter 5 (Fire Prevention and Protections) of the Code of Ordinances.The most significant changes are as follows:Adopt the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council;adopt local amendments.LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:N/AFINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:N/AFUNDS:N/ASTAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040621.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Ordinance 040621 4/15/2021 Cover Memo
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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.
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
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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 defraud, 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
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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
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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
Sec. 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.
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**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
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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 from 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
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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
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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
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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 path way 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 impo sed
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”
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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. Add ress identification
shall be maintained.
Exception: R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved numerals of a minimum 3 ½
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 contract or 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:
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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 II 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
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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 fire 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
freezing conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III
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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 indi cating
“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.
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903.2.11.7 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12
feet (4572 mm), 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 a rranged 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.
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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:
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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 mm) 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 inte rior 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 sup ervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the
central station upon tampering.
**Section 907.1; add Section 907.1.4 and 907.1.4.1 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.
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**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 separat ed 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 use s
including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas.
**Section 907.4.2; add Section 907.4.2.7 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
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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 907.6.3; 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.
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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 area s 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 conform 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
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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 ap proved
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 220°F (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 p ump 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 a new 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}
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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 of paragraph 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
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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 Cha pter 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
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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
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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, manu al 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:
j. 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.
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**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 from 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 minimum of two are required.
**Section 5704.4; add paragraph to read as follows:
Mobile fueling sites shall be restricted to commercial, industrial, governm ental, or manufacturing,
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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
Sec. 5.301 Definition
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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
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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 burning 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. Furth er,
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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.
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Sec. 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.
Sec. 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
Division 1. Generally,*
Secs. 5.601–5.620 Reserved
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
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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.
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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,
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paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this ordinance are severable and, if any word,
phrase, 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, fi1m 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 __ day of_____ 2021, by
the City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
APPROVED
_________________________________
Thomas E. Muir, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Christy Dyer, DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Ramie Hammonds, Development Service Director
ITEM/CAPTION:
Fire Permit Fees
Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Ordinance # 040721 Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of the Code of
Ordinances, Article 9.00 Fire Fees
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
Staff is recommending the addition of Article 9.00 Fire Fees in order allow fire the ability to permit and inspect various
types of fire systems.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
FUNDS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040721
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Ordinance 040721 4/15/2021 Cover Memo
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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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sanger, Texas is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Add Article 9.000 FIRE FEES
Add Section 9.100 Fire Permit Fees; to read as follows:
(a) Construction Fees
Building Plan Review and Inspection $100.00 per 1000 sq ft of structure
**Plan review and initial inspection fees are included. A second or additional inspection of any
failed item will result in a reinspection fee.
Site Plans (Survey and Area Developed) 20% of Building Plan Fee.
Construction Site Offices $100.00 per building.
Temporary Structures and Uses $100.00 (one time service).
Vending and Trade $100.00 per building.
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies $75.00 per unit
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems 1-20 heads $100.00
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems 21-250 heads $175.00
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems 251-499 heads $250.00
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems 500+ heads $350.00 + .50 per head over 500
Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems Commercial
Cooking $50.00 fixed system
Fire Alarm/Detection Related Equipment 1-10 devices $100.00
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Fire Alarm/Detection Related Equipment 11-25 devices $175.00
Fire Alarm/Detection Related Equipment 26-150 devices $250.00
Fire Alarm/Detection Related Equipment 151-499 devices $350.00
Fire Alarm/Detection Related Equipment 500+ devices $350.00 + .50 per device over 500
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment $100.00
Standpipe Systems $50.00
Private Fire Hydrants $50.00
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage/Dispensing $100.00
Oil/Gas Well Drilling $1,000.00
Oil/Gas Well Workover/Recompletions $500.00
Hazardous Material Storage $100.00
LP-Gas Storage $100.00
Spraying or Dipping Building/Booths $100.00
(b) Annual Inspections
Commercial/Public 1-5000 sq ft $50.00
Commercial/Public 5001-12,000 sq ft $75.00
Commercial/Public 12,001-25,000 sq ft $100.00
Commercial/Public 25,001-50,000 sq ft $125.00
Commercial/Public 50,001-100,000 sq ft $150.00
Commercial/Public 100,001-250,000 sq ft $175.00
Commercial/Public 250,001 + $175.00 + $25.00 each 10,000 sq ft
Multi-family Residences $50.00 per building
(c) Re-Inspection Fees
Re-Inspections (After 2nd Re-Inspection) existing buildings $100.00
Re-Inspections (After 2nd Re-Inspection) new buildings $100.00
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(d) Misc Fire
Certificate of Occupancy $50.00
Open Burning Commercial > 25 acres $250.00
(e) Third Party Review and Inspection
Third party review and/or inspection: Actual cost plus an administrative fee of 5% of the total cost
of the third party review and/or inspections (min. fee $150.00)
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, phrases and words of this ordinance are severable and, if any word,
phrase, 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, fi1m 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 __ day of_____ 2021, by the City
Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
APPROVED
_________________________________
Thomas E. Muir, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Christy Dyer, DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Clayton Gray, Finance Director
ITEM/CAPTION:
Ordinance 040821 Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates of Obligation
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND FORM THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON;
AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REGARDING SUCH
CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040821
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2021
TO: Jeriana Staton, Interim City Manager
FROM: Clayton Gray, Finance Director
ITEM/CAPTION:
Ordinance 040921 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
City Attorney has reviewed and approved.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance # 040921
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