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10-17-24-Ordinance-Amending Chapter 5, Adopting the ICC Fire Code-10/07/2024 CITY OF SANGER,TEXAS ORDINANCE 10-17-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 5 200 "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE",PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OR FINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1109 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS,the City of Sanger(the"City")is a home rule municipality regulated by state law and Charter, and WHEREAS,the City Council finds it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare that development occurs in a controlled and orderly manner, and WHEREAS, following provision of proper legal notice requirements,were made in the time and manner prescnbed by law, and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the passage of this Ordinance is in the best interest of the citizens of Sanger NOW,THEREFORE,THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES SECTION 1 That Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances,City of Sanger,Texas is hereby amended to read as follows Article 3 100 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 1 of 38 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, servicing 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 fire 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 coded official is needed to be paged to the scene after the initial scene survey has been completed The fire code official shall keep in his or her office a record of all fires, together with all facts, statistics and circumstances, including the origin of the fires and the amount of the loss which may be determined by the investigation required by this section Sec 5 104 Fire Code Official to Take Testimony and Furnish Evidence for Prosecution The fire code official when in his or her opinion further investigation is necessary, shall take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter under investigation, and shall cause the same to be recued to writing, if he9/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 Ordmance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 2 of 38 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 cogmzant of any facts or to have means of knowledge m 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 persons 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 m the case The fire code official shall have the power to summon witnesses before him to testify in relation to any matter which is by the provisions of this article a subject of inquiry and investigation, and may require the production of any book,paper or document deemed pertinent thereto The fire marshal is hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations to any persons appearing as witnesses before him Any witness who refuses to be sworn, or who refuses to appear or testify, or who disobeys any lawful order of said fire code official, or who fails or refuses to produce any book,paper or document touching any matter under examination, or who is guilty of any contemptuous conduct during any of the proceedmgs of the fire code official m the matter of said investigation or inquiry, after being summoned to give testimony m 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 Sec 5 107 Investigations 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 ma 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 3 of 38 premises adjoining or near the same,which authonty shall be exercised only with reason and good discretion Sec 5 109 Preventive Investigations and Appeals of Person Aggrieved The fire code official upon complaint of any person having an interest in any building or property adjacent and without any complaint shall have a right at all reasonable hours for the purpose of examination, to enter into and upon all buildings and premises within the city and it shall be his or her duty, monthly or more often, to enter upon and make or cause to be entered and made a thorough examination of all mercantile, manufacturing and public building, together with the premises belonging thereto Whenever he or she shall find any building or other structure which for want of repair or by reason of age or dilapidated condition, or for any cause is especially liable to fire, and which is so situated as to endanger other buildings or property, or so occupied that fire would endanger persons or property therein, and whenever he or she shall find an improper or dangerous arrangement of stoves, ranges, furnaces or other heating appliances of any kind whatsoever, including chimneys, flues and pipes with which the same may be connected, or a dangerous arrangement of lighting devices or systems, or a dangerous or unlawful storage of explosives, compounds,petroleum, gasoline,kerosene, dangerous chemicals, vegetable products, ashes, combustibles, mflammables 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 T 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 Internation Fire Code, 2021 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 Fee are as set forth in the fee appendix of this code Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 4 of 38 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 1021, change#3 to read as follows 3 Existing structures, facilities, and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in specific sections of this code **Section 105 3 3, change to read as follows 105 3 3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval The building or structure shall not be occupied pnor 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 6 25, add to read as follows 105 6 25 Electronic access control systems Construction permits are required to install or modify an electronic access control system, as specified in Chapter 10 A separate construction permit is required for to install or modify a fire alarm system that may be connected to the access control system Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit ***Section 107 3, delete this section in its entirety **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 or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable This group may include but not be limited to the following -Dialysis centers -Procedures involving sedation - Sedation dentistry Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 5 of 38 - 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, Of detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1 3G fireworks or 1 4G fireworks {Remainder of text unchanged} **Option B HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE add a second paragraph to read as follows Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding 6,000 sq ft that has a clear height zn excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to high piled storage When a specific product cannot be identified (speculative warehouse), a fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height **Option B Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 6 of 38 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 junsdiction **UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A fire alarm system that is upgraded or replaced mcludes,but is not limited to the following • Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model • Installing a new fie 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 30711, 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 m accordance with Section 105 6 pnor to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices,prevention or control of disease or pests,or open burning a bonfire Application for such Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 7 of 38 approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited to the following 1 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) guidelines and/or restrictions 2 State, County, or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning 3 Local written policies as established by the fire code ofcaal **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 depai tiiient of open burnmg that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation ***Section 307 4 and 307 41, 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 } 307 4 1 Bonfires A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet(15 240 mm), or greater distance as determined by the fire code official, of a structure or combustible material, unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within the required setback of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition **Section 307 4 3,Exceptions, add Exception #2 to read as follows Exceptions 1 Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one-and two-family dwellings 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 8 of 38 307 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 Residential Code or 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 S, 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 30814, change to read as follows 30814 Open-flame Cooking Devices Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices, charcoal grills and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be operated located or used on combustible balconies, decks, or within 10 feet(3048 mm) of combustible construction Exceptions 1 One- and two-family dwellings where 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 pounds (5 containers) All LP-gas containers shall be stored outside, as per Chapter 61 2 Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, and 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) All LP-gas containers shall be stored outside, as per Chapter 61 3 LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2-1/2 pounds [nominal 1 pound(0 454 kg)LP-gas capacity] **Section 3081 6 2,Exception #3, change to read as follows 3 Torches or flame-producing devices in accordance with Section 308 1 3 **Section 3081 6 3, change to read as follows Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 9 of 38 3081 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 3115, change to read as follows 311 5 Placards The fire code official is authonzed to require marking of any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 114 of this code relating to structural or mtenor hazards, as required by Section 311 5 1 through 311 5 5 **Section 403 4, change to read as follows 403 4 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 4 1 through 403 4 3 **Section 404 2 2, add Number 410 to read as follows 4 10 Fire extinguishing system controls ***Section 405 5, change to read as follows 405 5 Time The fire code official may require an evacuation drill at any time Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that occur in case of fire Exceptions 1 {No change } 2 {No change } 3 Notification of teachers/staff having supervision of light- or sound-sensitive students/occupants, such as those on the autism spectrum, for the protection of those students/occupants, shall be allowed prior to conducting a drill **Section 5014, change to i ead 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, Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 10 of 38 tested, and approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure **Section 50311, add sentence to read as follows Except for one- or two-family dwellings, the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a 10 feet(3048 mm)wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure **Section 503 21, change to read as follows 503 2 1 Dimensions Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than24 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 or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction ***Section 503 2 3, change Section 503 2 3 to read as follows 503 2 3 Surface Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support imposed loads of 85,000 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 11 of 38 PARKING FIRE LANE"or"FIRE LANE NO PARKING"shall appear m four inch(4")white letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes Where a curb is available,the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb (2) Signs—Signs shall read"NO PARKING FIRE LANE"or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12"wide and 18"high Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6'6") above finished grade Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart along both sides of the fire lane Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief **Section 503 4, change to read as follows 503 4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503 2 1 and 503 2 2 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503 3 shall be maintained at all times **Section 5051, change to i ead 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) 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/apaitiuent numerals of a color contrasting with the background of the building or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure Numerals or addresses shall be posted on a minimum 20 inch(508 mm)by 30 inch(762 mm) background on border Address identification shall be maintained Exception R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved numerals of a minimum 3 I/2 inches (88 9 mm) in height and a color contrasting with the background clearly visible and legible from the street fronting the property and rear alleyway where such alleyway exists **Section 507 4, change to read as follows Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 12 of 38 507 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 waterflow test report, or as approved by the fire code official The report must indicate the dominant water tank level at the time of the test and the maximum and minimum operating levels of the tank, as well, or identify applicable water supply fluctuation The licensed contractor must then design the fire protection system based on this fluctuation information, as per the applicable referenced NFPA standard Reference Section 903 3 5 for additional design requirements **Section 507 5 4, change to read as follows 507 5 4 Obstruction Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other matenals 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 gaming immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants **Section 50912, add 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 605 4 through 605 4 2 2, change to read as follows 605 4 Fuel oil storage systems Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this code Tanks and fuel-oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 13 of the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 57 605 4 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 13 of 38 605 41 1 Approval Outdoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL 142 or UL 2085, and also listed as double-wall/secondary containment tanks 605 4 2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply with Sections 605 4 2 2 through 605 4 2 8 and Chapter 57 605 4 2 1 Approval Indoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL 80,UL 142 or UL 2085 605 4 2 2 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 UL 2085, 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 UL 2085 The tank shall be listed as a secondary containment tank, and the secondary containment shall be monitored visually or automatically 3 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) m buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1, where stored in protected above- ground tanks complying with UL 2085 and Section 5704 2 9 7 The tank shall be listed as a secondary containment tank, as required by UL 2085, and the secondary containment shall be monitored visually or automatically **Section 807522 and 807523 applicable to Group E occupancies, 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 performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible Exception Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area 807 5 2 3 Artwork in Classrooms Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 14 of 38 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 807552 and 807553 applicable to Group 1-4 occupancies, change to read as follows 807 5 5 2 Artwork in Corridors Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of comdors 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 performance criteria of NFPA 701 m accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible Exception Comdors 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 5 3 Artwork in Classrooms Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible * Section 901 611, add 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 or inspected by approved camera when foreign material is present of when caps are missing, and also hydrostatically tested for all FDC'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(thy 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 pnor to introducmg water mto a dry standpipe There is no required pressure cntena at the outlet Venfy that check valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 15 of 38 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 thefire code official 5 Upon successful completion of standpipe test,place a blue tag(as per Texas Administrative Code,Fire Spnnkler 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 shall 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 mamtained 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 buildmg shall not be conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected mght time freezing conditions 9 Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting equipment All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an approved cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by thefire code official **Section 901 6 4, add to read as follows 901 6 4 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 m the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and thefire 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 16 of 38 shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service {Remaining text unchanged) **Section 90311, change to read as follows 903 1 1 Alternative Protection Alternative automatic fire-extmguishing 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 and delete the Exception for telecommunications buildings Automatic Sprinklers shall not be mstalled 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 withm the elevator machine room Signage shall be provided at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY—NO STORAGE ALLOWED " ***Section 903 2 4 2, change to read as follows 903242 Group F-1 distilled spirits An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of distilled spirits involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits (>16% alcohol) in the fire area at any one time ***Section 903 2 9 3, change to read as follows 903293 Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk storage of distilled spirits or wine involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits or wine(>16% alcohol)m the fire area at any one time **Section 903 2 9 4 and 903 2 9 5, delete Exception to 903 2 9 4 and add Section 903 2 9 5 to read as follows 903295 Self-Service Storage Facility An automatic sprinkler system shall be mstalled throughout all self-service storage facilities ***Option B Section 903 211, chanj'e 903 2 11 3 and add 903 211 7, 903 2118, and 903 2 11 9 as follows Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 17 of 38 903 2 113 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 1511 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 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 m compliance with Section 406 5 of the International Building Code where all of the following conditions apply a The structure is freestanding b The structure does not contain any mixed uses, accessory uses, storage rooms, electrical rooms,elevators or spaces used or occupied for anything other than motor vehicle parking c The structure does not exceed 3 stones d An approved fire apparatus access road is provided around the entire structure **Section 903 311 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,where approved by the fire code official 3 Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 18 of 38 from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies havmg a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours 5- 4 Elevator machine rooms, arid machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances 6- {Delete } ***Section 903 312, change to read as follows 903 3 1 2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R where the Group R occupancy meets all of the following conditions 1 Four stones or less above grade plane 2 The floor level of the highest story is 35 feet(10668 mm) or less above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access 3 The floor level of the lowest story is 35 feet (10668 mm) or less below the lowest level of fire depai tment vehicle access {No change to remainder of section } ***Section 903 312 2, change to read as follows 903 3 12 2 Corridors and balconies Sprinkler protection shall be provided in all corridors and for all balconies {Delete the rest of this section} **Section 903 312 3, delete section and replace as follows 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 unspnnklered attic, not fewer than one quick-response intermediate temperature spnnkler 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 19 of 38 4 Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have sprinklers shall comply with one of the following 4 1 Provide automatic sprinkler system protection 4 2 Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to activate the building fire alarm system 4 3 Construct the attic using noncombustible materials 4 4 Construct the attic using fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303 2 of the International Building Code 4 5 Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation **Section 903 313, change to read as follows 903 3 13 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 31 4, add to read as follows 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 spnnklers 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 tracehnsulation shall only be allowed where approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter water-filled pipe Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 20 of 38 **Sechon 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 NFPA 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 **Sechon 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 3 9, add to read as follows 905 3 9 Buildings Exceeding 10,000 sq ft In buildings exceedmg 10,000 square feet m area per story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 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,semi-automatic dry,and manual dry standpipes are allowed as provided for m NFPA 14 where approved by the fire code official 2 R-2 occupancies of four stones or less in height having no interior corridors **Section 905 4, change Items 1, 3, and 5, and add Item 7 to read as follows 1 In every required 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 Exception {No change } Ordmance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 21 of 38 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 exit stairway hose connection by a {remainder of text unchanged} 4 {No change } 5 Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units vertical m 12 units horizontal (33 3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way a-hose connection located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an 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 comdors thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official ***Section 905 8, change to read as follows 905 8 Dry standpipes Dry standpipes shall not be installed Exception Where subject to freezing and m accordance with NFPA 14 Additionally, 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 Supervisory alarm **Section 905 9, add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering_ ***Section 906 1(1), delete Exception 3 **Section 9071 4, add to read as follows Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 22 of 38 9071 4 Design Standards Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the devices shall be addressable Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors shall have analog initiating devices **Section 90721, 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 where the Grouoccupant load is 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 m Group E educational occupancies When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings,whether portable buildings or the main building,will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems Exceptions 1 {No change } Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 23 of 38 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 907 210, change to read as follows 907 2 10 Group S A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907 5 shall be installed in Group S public- and self-storage occupancies for interior corridors and interior common areas Visible notification appliances are not required within storage units Exception {No change } **Section 907213,Exception #3, change to read as follows 2 Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303 1 of the International Building Code, however,this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas **Section 907 4 2 7, add to read as follows 907 4 2 7 Type Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type **Section 907 61 1, add to read as follows 907 6 1 1 Wiring Installation All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed in such a way that a single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class A) Outgoing and return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and return circuit conductors The initiating device circuit(IDC) from a signaling line circuit interface device may be wired Class B,provided the distance from the interface device to the initiating device is ten feet or less *.Section 907 6 3, delete all four Exceptions **Section 907 6 6, add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows See 907 6 3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 24 of 38 **Section 910 2, change Exceptions#2 and 3 to read as follows 2 Only manual smoke and heat removal shall net 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 net be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)U2 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer spnnlders Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited **Section 910 2 3, add 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 4 31, 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 mlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per mmute(0 74 m2 per 0 4719 m3/s) of smoke exhaust **Section 912 2 3, add 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 Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 25 of 38 **Section 913 21, add second paragraph and exception to read as follows When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft in width and 6 ft —8 in in height, regardless of any interior doors that are provided A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506 1 Exception When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall,the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire code official Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by Section 506 1 **Section 914 312, change to read as follows 914 3 1 2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps In all buildings that are more than 120 feet (36 6 m)m building heights required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water maws located m different streets Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps Each connection and the supply pipmg 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 21, change Exception #3 to read as follows 1006 21 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance Two exits or exit doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006 2 1 The cumulative occupant load from adjacent rooms, areas or space shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004 2 Exceptions 1 {No change } 2 {No change } 3 Unoccupied rooftop mechanical rooms and penthouses are not required to comply with the common path of egress travel distance measurement Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 26 of 38 **Section 1009 8, add Exception #7 to read as follows Exceptions 1 through 6 {No change } 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 2 5, change Exceptions #3 and 4 to read as follows Exceptions 1 {No change } 2 {No change } 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) 5 {No change } **Section 1020 2, add Exception #6 to read as follows Exceptions 1 through 5 {No change } 6 In unsprinldered 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 must activate self-annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the corridor Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided ***Section 103011 1, add Exception#4 to read as follows Exceptions 1 through 3 {No change } Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 27 of 38 4 Where alternate means or methods are submitted to and approved by the Building and Fire Officials **Section 1032 2, change to i ead as follows 1032 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 604 4 **Section 1103 51, 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 6, add to read as follows 1103 5 6 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 7, add to read as follows 1103 7 7 Fire Alarm System Design Standards Where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, the devices shall be addressable Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke and/or heat detectors shall have analog initiating devices Exception Existing systems need not comply unless the total building, or fire alarm system, remodel or expansion exceeds 30% of the building When cumulative building, or fire alarm system, remodel or expansion initiated after the date of original fire alarm panel installation exceeds 50% of the building, or fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must comply within 18 months of permit application 1103 7 71 Communication requirements Refer to Section 907 6 6 for applicable requirements ***Section 1203, change and add to read as follows Ordmance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 28 of 38 1203 1 1 {No change } 1203 1 2 {No change } 1203 1 3 Installation Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code,NFPA 70,NFPA 110 and NFPA 111 Existing installations shall be maintained in accordance with the original approval, except as specified in Chapter 11 1203 14 {No change } 1203 15 Load Duration Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be designed to provide the required power for a minimum duration of 2 hours without being refueled or recharged,unless specified otherwise in this code Exception Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider and is approved 1203 1 6 through 1203 1 9 {No changes to these sections } 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 4-826 or elsewhere identified m this code or any other referenced code 1203 2 1 through 1203 2 3 {No change } 1203 2 4 Emergency Voice/alarm Communications 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 m NFPA 72 Covered and Open Malls, Section 907 2 20 and 914 2 Group A Occupancies, Sections 907 2 1 and 907 5 2 2 Special Amusement Areas, Section 907 2 12 and 914 7 High-rise Buildmgs, Section 907 2 13 and 914 3 Atriums, Section 907 2 14 and 914 4 Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907 2 19 and 914 5 1203 2 5 through 1203 2 14 {No change } Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 29 of 38 1203 2 15 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 16 Membrane Structures Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in temporary tents and membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103 12 6 (90 minutes) Standby power shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures in accordance with Section 2702 of the International Building Code (4 hours)Auxiliary inflation systems shall be provided in temporary air-supported and air-inflated membrane structures in accordance with section 3103 10 4 1203 2 17 {No change } 1203 2 18 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 Special Amusement Areas (as applicable to Group A's), International Building Code, Section 411 Smoke Protected Seating, Section 1030 6 2 1203 2 19 {No change } 1203 2 20 Covered and Open Mall Buildings Emergency power shall be provided in accordance with Section 907 2 20 and 914 2 1203 2 21 Airport Traffic Control Towers A standby power system shall be provided in airport traffic control towers more than 65 ft m height Power shall be provided to the following equipment 1 Pressunzation equipment,mechanical equipment and lighting 2 Elevator operating equipment 3 Fire alarm and smoke detection systems 1203 2 22 Smokeproof 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 7 2 1203 2 23 Elevator Pressurization Standby power shall be provided for elevator pressurization system as required by the International Building Code, Section 909 21 5 Ordmance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 30 of 38 1203 2 24 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 25 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 11, Item 7 1203 2 26 Means of Egress Illumination in Existing Buildings Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination m 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 } **Section 23041, change to read as follows 2304 1 Supervision of Dispensing The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be 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 24012, delete this section in its entirety **Section 3103 31, delete this section in its entirety **Table 3206 2,footnote h, change text to read as follows h Where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s) 1/2 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with NFPA 13, manual smoke and heat vents or manually activated engineered mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be required withm these areas Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 31 of 38 **Table 3206 2, 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 Section 706 of the International Building Code shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area ***Section 33111, change to read as follows Section 33111 Required access Approved vehicle access for firefighting and emergency response shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites Vehicle access shall be provided to within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available When fire apparatus access roads are required to be installed for any structure or development, access shall be approved prior to the time which construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure Whenever the connection is not visible to approaching fire apparatus, the fire department connection shall be indicated by an approved sign **Section 560113, change to read as follows 5601 13 Fireworks The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited Exceptions 1 Only when approved for fireworks displays, the storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604 and 5608 2 Delete 3-2 The use of fireworks for approved fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608 4—{Delete remainder of text) **Section 5703 6, add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 32 of 38 **Section 5704 211 4, change 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 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 m 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 5707 4, add paragraph to read as follows Mobile fueling sites shall be restricted to commercial, industrial,governmental, or manufacturing, where the parking area having such operations is primarily intended for employee vehicles Mobile fueling shall be conducted for fleet fueling or employee vehicles only, not the general public Commercial sites shall be restricted to office-type or similar occupancies that are not primarily intended for use by the public **Section 6103 21 8, add 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, add Exception 2 to read as follows Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 33 of 38 Exceptions 1 {existing text unchanged} 2 3 Except as permitted in Sections 308 and 6104 3 3, LP-gas containers are not permitted in residential areas **Section 6104 3 3, add 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 610913, 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 NFPA 58 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 **{Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements For Buildings amendments} **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 ***{Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads amendments) ***Section D102 1, change to read as follows D102 1 Access and loading Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 34 of 38 with an asphalt,concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 85,000 pounds (38 556 kg). ***Section D103.4;change to read as follows: D103.4 Dead ends.Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet(45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH WIDTH TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED (feet) (feet) 0-150 24 None required 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot"Y"or 96-foot diameter cul-de-sac in 151-500 24 accordance with Figure D103.1 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot"Y"or 96-foot diameter cul-de-sac in 501-750 26 accordance with Figure D103.1 Over 750 Special approval required For SI: 1 foot=304.8 mm. ***Section D103.5;change Item 1 to read as follows: D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 24 feet (7315.2 mm).Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway,the gate width shall be not less than 12 feet(3658 mm). ***Section D103.6;change to read as follows: Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 35 of 38 D103 6 Marlung Striping, signs, or other markings,when approved by thefire 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 PARKING FIRE LANE"or"FIRE LANE NO PARKING"shall appear in four mch(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 stripmg shall be on the vertical face of the curb (2) Signs—Signs shall read"NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12"wide and 18"high(See Figure D 103 6) Signs shall have red letters on a white reflective background, 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 SIGN TYPE"A° SIGN TYPE"C' SIGN TYPE"D" NO NO NO PARKING PARKING PARKING FIRE LANE FIRE LANE , FIRE LANE 18 12"—I if122 H12H FIGURE D103 6 FIRE LANE SIGNS x**Section D103 61 and D103 6 2, delete sections ***Section D104 3, change to read as follows D104 3 Remoteness Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses, or as approved by thefire code official Ordinance 09-17-24—ICC Fire Code Page 36 of 38 responders; shall be visible from and within 50 ft. of a fire apparatus access road along an unobstructed path; and shall be located in an approved signed, secured cabinet. SECTION 2. That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. 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 judgment or decree of any court of 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. That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other City Ordinances and all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the City which are inconsistent with the terms or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision found in The Code of Ordinances, Section 1.109 General Penalty for Violations of Code. SECTION 6. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption,as the law and Charter in such case provides. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, on this 7th day of October, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Thomas E. Muir,Mayor APR T ORM: Kelly EdwardsKity Secretary���I►III>>,,� \\ SANG//,� 'A gh Coleman,City Attorney V . _••. 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