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10-16-24-Ordinance-Amending Chapter 3, Adopting the ICC Building Codes-10/07/2024 CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS ORDINANCE 10-16-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 3100 "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 9000"SWIMMING POOL AND SPA 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 prescribed 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 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 Ordmance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 1 of 65 CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS ORDINANCE 10-16-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF SANGER CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 3100 "BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT ESTABLISED", 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 9000"SWIMMING POOL AND SPA 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 m a controlled and orderly manner, and WHEREAS, following provision of proper legal notice requirements,were made in the time and manner prescribed by law, and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the passage of this Ordinance is m the best interest of the citizens of Sanger NOW,THEREFORE,THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER,TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 1 of 65 (b) There is hereby established a position of building official to be head of said division,who shall by 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 designee, and shall have the powers and duties prescribed for the "Building Official"by the International Buildmg 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, 2021 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 **Sec 3 202 Amendments ** The references in the following sections of the 2021 International Building Code to square feet of fire areas are amended to read"6,000 square feet,"to wit SS903 2 1 1(1), 903 2 1 3(1), 903 2 1 4(1), and 903 2 3(1) **Section 1014, change to read as follows 1014 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 8, add the following 1014 8 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 2 of 65 **Sections 103 and 1031, amend to insert the Department Name SECTION 103 BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT CITY OF SANGER 103 1 Creation of enforcement agency The Building Inspection Depth tuient of the City of Sanger is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official [Remainder Unchanged] **Section 105 2 Work exempt from permit, under sub-title entitled `Building"delete items 1, 2, 10 and 11 and re-number as follows Building 1 (Remainer Unchanged) 2 Delete this exception 2 (Remainder Unchanged) 3 (Remainder Unchanged) 4 (Remainder Unchanged) 5 (Remainder Unchanged) 6 (Remainder Unchanged) 7 (Remainder Unchanged) 8 (Remainder Unchanged) 9 Delete this exception 10 (Remainder Unchanged) 11 (Remainder Unchanged) 12 (Remainder 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, Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 3 of 65 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 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 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- 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 i easons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides personal care services The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff **Section 202, add amend definition of"Repair Garage"as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 4 of 65 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 202, amend definition to read as follows 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 **Section 30313, add a sentence to read as follows 303 13 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 when applying the assembly requirements of Chapters 10 and 11 **Section 3041, add the following to the list of occupancies Fire stations Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less **Section 30711, 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 4031,Exception 3, change to read as follows 3 The open-air portion of a building[remainder unchanged] **Section 403 3,Automatic Sprinkler System Delete exception, Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 5 of 65 **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 120 feet (36 5 m) m 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 403 3 2, change to read as follows Section 40410 Exit Stairways in an atrium Where an atrium contains an exit access stairway all the following shall be met [Remainder Unchanged] **Section 406 3 31 Carport separation, add sentence to 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 423 51, change to read as follows 423 5 1 Required occupant capacity The required occupant capacity of the storm shelter shall include all of the buildmgs on the site and shall be the 1 Total occupant load of the classrooms, vocational rooms and offices in the Group E occupancy Exceptions 1 Where a new building is being added on an existing Group E site, and where the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate the required occupant capacity of the storm shelter for all of the buildings on the site, the storm shelter shall at a minimum accommodate the required occupant capacity for the new building 2_Where approved by the building official, the required occupant capacity of the shelter shall be permitted to be reduced by the occupant capacity of any existing storm shelters on the site 3 Where approved by the building official, the actual number of occupants for whom each occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those determined by occupant load calculation, shall be permitted to be used in the determination of the required design occupant capacity for the storm shelter Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 6 of 65 ***Section 503 1 , add sentence to read as follows 503 1 General [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 of construction or be separated by fire walls, except as allowed in Section 510 **Table 506 2, delete footnote i from table **Section 506 3 1, add sentence to read as follows 506 3 1 Minimum percentage of perimeter [Existing Text remains] 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 708 4 2, change sentence to read as follows 708 4 2 Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible construction [Body of text unchanged] 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 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 Section 903 3 1 1 and provided that in combustible construction, sprinkler protection is provided in the floor space **Section 718 4, change sentence to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 7 of 65 718 4 Draftstopping in attics [Body of text unchanged] Exceptions Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic span der system in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 and provided that in combustible construction, spnnkler protection is provided m the attic space **Section 901 61, add Section 901 611 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 testmg 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 or 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(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 3 Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested m 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 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 Spnnkler Rules with regard to Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted dunng the testing, including the required notification of the local Authonty 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 8 of 65 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 nighttime 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 the fire code official **Section 90311, change to read as follows 903 1 1 Alternative Protection Alternative automatic fire-extmguishmg 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 installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoistways, other than pits where such sprmlders would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room Signage shall be provided at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating`ELEVATOR MACHINERY—NO STORAGE ALLOWED " ***Section 903 2 4 2, change to read as follows 903 2 4 2 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 903 2 9 3 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) in 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 903 2 9 5 Self-Service Storage Facility An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 9 of 65 Section 903 211, change 903 2 11 3 and add 903 211 7, 903 211 8, and 903 211 9 as follows 903 2 113 Buildings 35 feet or more in height An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings that have one or more stones with an occupant load of 30 or more, other than penthouses m compliance with Section 1510 of the International Building Code, located 35 feet(16 764 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 2 119 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 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, electncal 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 spnnklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official 3 Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 10 of 65 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 {Delete } 5 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 903 312, 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 stories 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 department vehicle access {No change to remainder of section } ***Sechon 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 1 **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 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 11 of 65 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 903 314, 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 tracehnsulation 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 Ordmance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 12 of 65 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 hom/strobe notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department connection **Section 905 2, change to read as follows 905 2 Installation Standard Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14 Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm ***Section 905 3, add Section 905 3 9 and exception to read as follows 905 3 9 Buildings Exceeding 10,000 sq ft In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (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 in NFPA 14 where approved by the fire code official 2 R-2 occupancies of four stories 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 13 of 65 Exception {No change } 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 {remainder of text unchanged} 4 {No change } 5 Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located to serve the roof or at the highest landmg of an interior exit stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section 1011 12 6 {No change } 7 When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all required exits to the structure and at two hundred feet(200')intervals along major corridors thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official ***Section 905 8, change to read as follows 905 8 Dry standpipes Dry standpipes shall not be installed Exception Where subject to freezing and in 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 9061(1), delete Exception #3 **Section 9071, add Section 90714 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 14 of 65 **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, of where the occupant 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 illummation 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 conflictmg 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 m Group E day care occupancies Unless separated by a minimum of 100'open space,all buildings,whether portable buildings or the main building,will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems Exceptions 1 {No change } 1 1 Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see Section 907 2 6) {No change to remainder of exceptions } ***Section 907210, 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 umts Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 15 of 65 Exception {No change } **Section 907 213,Exception 3, change to read as follows 2 Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 m accordance with Section 303 1 of the International Building Code, however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas **Section 907 4 2, add Section 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 61, add Section 907 611 to read as follows 907 61 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 **Section 910 2, change read and change Exception 2 and 3 to read as follows 910 2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal system shall be installed as required by Sections 910 2 1, 910 2 2, and 910 3 2 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 16 of 65 2 Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required m 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 be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode special application spnnklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)"2 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer spnnklers 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 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 100 feet of the fire depai tuient connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path ***Section 913 21, add Section 913 211 and exception to read as follows 913 2 1 1 Fire Pump Room Access 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 17 of 65 ft in width and 6 ft —8 m in height,regardless of any interior doors that are provided A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by IFC Section 506 1 Exception When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall,the comdor 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 IFC Section 506 1 ***Section 1006 21 change exception 3 to►ead as follows, Section 1006 2 1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance 3 Unoccupied rooftop mechanical rooms and penthouses are not required to comply with the common path of egress travel distance measurement **Section 1009 8 Two Way Communication, add the following Exception 7 [Text Remains] 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 2 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 1020 2 Construction, add new exception 6 as follows 6 In unsprmklered 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 comdor The actuation of any detector must activate self-annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the comdor Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 18 of 65 **Section 10301 1 1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers, delete this section **Section 1101 1 Scope, add exception to Section 1101 1 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 in compliance with the requirements of this chapter ***Section 1809 51 Frost Protection at required exits, delete this section ***Section 2702 5, added to read as follows Section 2702 5 Designated Critical Operations Areas (DCOA) In areas within a facility or site requiring continuous operation for the purpose of public safety, emergency management,national security or business continuity, the power systems shall comply with NFPA 70 Article 708 **Section 29011, 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 **Section 29021, add a second paragraph to read as follows In other than E Occupancies,the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902 1 may be lowered, if requested m writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced number and approved by the Building Official **Table 29021, 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 Section 2902 1 4 to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 19 of 65 2902 14 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 14 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 lavatones may be required based on convenience of use by employees 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 **Section 3002 1 Hoistway Enclosure Protection required Add exceptions 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 rooms, control rooms, machmery spaces and control spaces, Delete exceptions and add two new exceptions to 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 5 Add a new subsection to Section 3005 5 1 as follows 3005 5 1 Fire Protection in Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces 3005 5 1 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 903 3 1 1 1 and as prohibited by Section 3005 5 1 1 1 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 20 of 65 3005 5 1 1 1 Prohibited locations Automatic spnnklers shall not be installed in machine rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and elevator hoistways 3005 5 1 12 Sprinkler system monitoring The sprinkler system shall have a sprinkler control valve supervisory switch and water-flow mitiatmg device provided for each floor that is monitored by the building's fire alarm system 3005 5 1 2 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 5 13 Omission of 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,Hoistway opening protection required, Revise text as follows 4 The building is a high nse 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 **Section 3007 3 and Section 3008 3 Revise text by deleting"enclosed" as follows 3007 3 Water Protection Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system outside the lobby shall be prevent from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure in accordance with an approved method 3008 3 Water Protection Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system outside the lobby shall be prevent from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure in accordance with an approved method ARTICLE 3 300 PLUMBING CODE Sec 3 201 Adopted The International Plumbmg Code, 2021 Edition as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted for the purpose of providmg minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare One(1) copy of said code is incorporated Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 21 of 65 herein by reference and shall be kept on file in the office of the building official Fees are as set forth m the fee schedule in the appendix of this code ***Table of Contents, Chapter 7,Section 713, change to read as follows 713 Engineered Drainage Design 7-12 ***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 adopted amendments Any reference to NFPA 70 shall mean the National Electrical Code as adopted ***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 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 305 41, changed to read as follows 305 4 1 Sewer depth Buildmg sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade ***Section 306 2 4, added to read as follows ***306 2 4 Plastic sewer and DWV piping installation Plastic sewer and DWV piping installed underground shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions Trench width shall be controlled to not exceed the outside the pipe diameter plus 16 inches or in a trench which has a controlled width equal to the nominal diameter of the diameter of the piping Ordmance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 22 of 65 multiplied by 1 25 plus 12 inches The piping shall be bedded m 4 inches of granular fill and then backfilled compacting the side fill in 6-mch layers on each side of the piping The compaction shall be to minimum of 85 percent standard proctor density and extend to a minimum of 6 inches above the top of the pipe **Section 413 4, change to read as follows 413 4 Required location for floor drains Floor drains shall be mstalled in the following areas 1 In public 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) m diameter 2 Commercial kitchens In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the Code Official may accept floor sinks 3 Public restrooms **Section 60817 5, change to read as follows 608 17 5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems The potable water supply to lawn imgation systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmosphenc-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principal 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 principal backflow preventer 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 712 4 3, add Section 712 4 3 to read as follows 712 4 3 Dual Pump System All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use"occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 23 of 65 dual pumps or electors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113 **Section 713, 7131, change to read as follows SECTION 713 ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN 713 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 90311, change to read as follows 903 1 1 Roof extension unprotected Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall terminate not less than six(6) inches (152 mm) above the roof **Section 1109, delete this section ***Section 12021, delete Exceptions 1 and 2 ARTICLE 3 400 MECHANICAL CODE Sec 3 401 Adopted The International Mechanical Code,2021 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 m the fee schedule in the appendix of this code ***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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 24 of 65 codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the adopted amendments Any reference to NFPA 70 shall mean the National Electrical Code as adopted **Section 306 5, change to read as follows 306 5 Equipment and Apphances 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, an interior or exterior means of access shall be provided Exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 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 havmg a slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal(33-percent slope) {remainder of text unchanged) **Section 306 51, change to read as follows 306 51 Sloped Roofs Where appliances,equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of three units vertical in 12 units horizontal(25- percent slope) or greater and having an edge more than 30 mches (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 {remainder of text unchanged) t **Section 5013, add an exception to read as follows 5013 Exhaust Discharge The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged outdoors at a pomt 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 25 of 65 3 Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's mstructions 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 ARTICLE 3 500 ELECTRICAL CODE Sec 3 501 Compliance with National Code All electncal construction, alteration,replacement,repair and all material and apparatus used in connection with electrical work and the placement and operation of all the electrical apparatus in the city shall be in strict compliance with the standards established by the 2023 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 appendix of this code **Article 100, add the following to definitions Engineering Supervision Supervision by a Quahfied State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer engaged primarily m the design or maintenance of electrical installations as referenced by TBPELS 137 59(a)(b) as acceptable by the AHJ **Article 110 2, change the following to read as follows 110 2 Approval The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of equipment by a Nationally Recognized Testmg Lab (NRTL)with a certification mark of that laboratory or a qualified third party inspection agency or a field evaluation by a Field Evaluation Body accredited by either the International Code Council International Accreditation Service AC354 or ANSI National Accreditation Board programs and approved by the AHJ Exception Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL or qualified third party inspection agency or a field evaluation by a Field Evaluation Body accredited by either the ICC IAS AC354 or ANAB programs and approved by the AHJ Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 26 of 65 Informational Note No 1 See 90 7,Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110 3, Examination,Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment See definitions of Approved, Identified,Labeled, and Listed Informational Note No 2 Manufacturer's self-certification of equipment may not necessarily comply with U S product safety standards as certified by an NRTL Informational Note No 3 National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) 790 and 791 provide an example of an approved method for qualifying a third-party inspection agency ***Article11012 B, add the following to (B) Integrity of Electrical Equipment and Connections Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars,wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint,plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues or influences, fire,products of combustion, or water There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are broken,bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating Except where prohibited elsewhere in this Code, equipment shall be specifically evaluated by its manufacturer or a qualified testing laboratory prior to being returned to service **Article 210 8 A 1 Bathrooms Exception, change the following to read as follows (A)Dwelling Units All 125-volt through 250-volt receptacles installed in the following locations and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground-fault circuit- interrupter protection for personnel (1)Bathrooms Exception No 4 Factory-installed receptacles that are not readily accessible and are mounted internally to exhaust fan assemblies shall not require GFCI protection unless required by the installation instructions or listing **Article 210 52 C 1 Countertop and Work Surfaces Exception, change the following to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 27 of 65 C) Countertops and Work Surfaces In kitchens,pantries,breakfast rooms, dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for countertop and work surfaces that are 300 mm(12 in) or wider shall be installed in accordance with 210 52(C)(1)through(C)(3) and shall not be considered as the receptacle outlets required by 210 52(A) For the purposes of this section,where using multioutlet assemblies, each 300 mm(12 in) of multioutlet assembly containing two or more receptacles installed in individual or continuous lengths shall be considered to be one receptacle outlet (1)Wall Spaces Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm (24 in)measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space The location of the receptacles shall be in accordance with 210 52(C)(3) Exception Receptacle outlets shall not be required directly behind a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink in the installation described in Figure 210 52(C)(1) Delete Exception No 2 **Article 210 52 C 2 Island and Peninsular Countertops and Wm'lc Surfaces Change the following to read as follows Receptacle outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in accordance with 210 52(C)(3) If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, or for a chapter 3 wiling method shall be installed and supplied from a Small Appliance Branch Circuit to a Listed Outlet Box in the Peninsular or Island Cabinet at an Accessible Location, for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or work surface **Article 210 63 B 1 Equipment Requiring Servicing, change the following to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 28 of 65 (2)Indoor Equipment Requiring Dedicated Equipment Spaces Where equipment, other than service equipment, requires dedicated equipment space as specified in 110 26(E), the required receptacle outlet shall be located within the same room or area as the electrical equipment ***New Article 220 7 Load Calculation, add the following A load calculation shall be provided upon request when modifications to the electrical installation occur ***Article 230 85 C Emergency Disconnects Change the following to read as follows For one-and two-family dwelling units, an emergency disconnectmg means shall be installed ***Article 410 118 Change the following to read as follows 410 118 Access to other boxes Luminaires recessed in the ceilings, floors, or walls shall not be used to access outlet,pull, or junction boxes or conduit bodies,unless the box or conduit body is an integral part of the listed lummaire Exception removable luminaires with a minimum measurement of 22 in X 22 in shall be permitted to be used as access to outlet, pull,Junction boxes or conduit bodies ***Article 422 31 B Change the following to read as follows 422 31 B Appliances Rated over 300 Volt-Amperes (B)Appliances Rated over 300 Volt-Amperes For permanently connected appliances rated over 300 volt-amperes, the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from and is readily accessible to the appliance it serves or is capable of being locked in the open position in accordance with 110 25 and is readily accessible to the appliance it serves Informational Note No 1 For appliances employing unit switches, see 422 34 Informational Note No 2 The following means of access are considered to constitute readily accessible for this code change when conforming to the additional access requirements of the I Codes Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 29 of 65 (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 **Article 500 8 (A) (3), change to read as follows 500 8 Equipment Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation that ensure safe performance under conditions of proper use and mamtenance Informational Note No 1 It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance Informational Note No 2 Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements Informational Note No 3 Low ambient conditions require special consideration Explosion proof or dust-ignition proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than- 25°C (-13°F)unless they are identified for low-temperature service However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I,Division 1 at normal ambient temperature (A) Suitability Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following (1) Equipment listing or labeling, (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation, or, (3) By Special Permission Only,Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self-evaluation accompanied by or an owner's engmeering judgment an engineering judgment signed and sealed Under Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer engaged pnmanly in the design or maintenance of electrical installations as referenced by TBPELS 137 59 (a)(b) as acceptable by the AHJ Informational Note Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information **Article 505 7 and 505 7(A) changed to read as follows 505 7 Special Precaution Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 30 of 65 This article requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care to regarding the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified)locations. Informational Note No. 2: Electrical equipment that is dependent on the protection technique permited 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. Low ambient conditions require special consideration. At low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors might 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 under Supervision by a qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical instalations as referenced by TBPELS 137.59 (a)(b)as acceptable by the AHJ. (A) GO TO TBPE LAW FOR THE DEFINITION OF AN ENGINEER https://pels.texas.gov/ https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/lawrules.pdf ***Article 695.6 A 1: Change the following to read as follows 695.6 (A) Supply Conductors. (1) Services and On-Site Power Production Facilities. Service conductors and conductors supplied by on-site power production facilities shall be physically routed outside a building(s)and shall be installed as service-entrance conductors in accordance with 230.6,230.9, and Parts III and IV of Article 230. Where supply conductors cannot be physically routed outside of buildings, the conductors shall be permitted to be routed through the building(s)where installed in accordance with 230.6(1)or(2). Delete Exception ***Article 690.9 D: Change the following to read as follows: Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 31 of 65 690 9(D) Transformers Overcurrent protection for power transformers shall be installed in accordance with 705 30(F) Delete Exception ***Article 705 8 System Installation Change the following to read as follows 705 8 System Installation Installation of one or more electrical power production sources operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity shall be performed only by qualified persons Dunng the installation there shall be on site one of the following (1)A person holding a Master Electncian License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (2)A person holding a Journeyman Electrician License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 705 80 Power Source Capacity For interconnected power production sources that operate in island mode, capacity shall be calculated using the sum of all power source output maximum currents for the connected power production source Solar photovoltaic(PV) and wind systems shall not be included in the sum capacity ARTICLE 3 600 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE Sec 3 601 Adopted The International Residential 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 Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code **Section R102 4, change to read as follows R102 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 32 of 65 **Section R103 and R103 1 amend to insert the Department Name Building Inspections Department of the City of Sanger R103 1 Creation of enforcement agency The Building Inspections Department of the City of Sanger is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official **Section R104 10 1 Flood Hazard areas, delete this section **Section R105 3 1 1&R106 1 4, delete these sections **Section R110(R1101 through R110 5), delete the section ***Section R202, change definition of"Townhouse Unit"to read as follows TOWNHOUSE UNIT A single-family dwelling unit separated by property lines in a townhouse that extends from foundation to roof and that has a yard or public way on not less than two sides E1 GRO WIND SEISMI SUBJECT TO Z UND DESIGN C DAMAGE FROM SNO DESIG 1-4 W N W W LOA SPEE CATEG Weath Frost Termi D Da ORYf enng Line tec P• C.. (MPH) o N a Dept W W Z cn 4 hb u W Z 1e Wi Q Z W 0 g 0 5 E w : 5lb/ft ° 0 a H 115 (3 sec- No N N Moder 6" Very 22° No Loca 150 64 9° gust)/ ate Heav F 1 F 76 y Cod fastest e Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 33 of 65 mile ***Table R301 2 (1),fill in as follows Delete remainder of table Manual JDesign Criteria and footnote N **Section R302 1, add exception #6 to read as follows Exceptions {previous exceptions unchanged) 5 Open non-combustible carport structures may be constructed when also approved within adopted ordinances **Section R302 3, add Exception #3 to read as follows Exceptions 1 {existing text unchanged) 2 (existing text unchanged) 3 Two-family dwellmg units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses ***Section R302 2 6, delete exception#6 Exceptions {previous exceptions unchanged} 6 (Delete) **Section R302 51, 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 doors **Section R303 3,Exception, amend to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 34 of 65 Exception {existing text unchanged} Spaces containing only a water closet or water closet and a lavatory may be ventilated with an approved mechamcal recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air **Section R313 2 One and Two Family Dwellings, Delete this section and subsection to their entirety (Reason In 2009,the State Legislature enacted SB 1410, amendmg section 1301 551 subsection I of the occupation code,prohibiting cities from enacting fire sprinkler mandates one or two family dwellings only However, jurisdictions with ordmances that required sprinklers for one or two family dwellings prior to and enforced before January 1, 2009,may remain in place) ***Section R315 2 2 Alterations, repairs and additions, amend to read as follows Exception 1 [existing text remains] 2 Installation,alteration or repairs of all electrically powered mechanical systems or plumbing appliances **Section R322 Flood Resistant Construction, deleted section ***Section 3271 1, add to read as follows Section 3271 1 Adjacency to Structural Foundation Depth of the swimming pool and spa shall maintam a ratio of 1 1 from the nearest building foundation or footing of a retaining wall Exception A sealed engineered design drawing of the proposed new structure shall be submitted for approval **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 existmg post-tension foundation, regulated by this code shall be designed and sealed by a Texas-registered engineer Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 35 of 65 **Section R602 61, 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) havmg 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} **Figure R602 61, delete the figure and insert the following figure EXTERIOR OR BEARING WALL NOTCH GREATER THAN 50 411 PERCENT OF THE PLATE W/OT 000 Ilif GAGE 1054IN)AND 5 IN WIDE METAL TIE FASTENED ACROSS AND TO THE PLATE AT EACH SIDE OF THE NOTCH WITH fOtl NAILS EACH SIDE Llt TOP PLATES II PIPE **Add section R703 8 412 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs, to read as follows R703 8 41 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 c483 mm)vertically starting approximately 8 in(254 mm) from the foundation Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 36 of 65 **Section R902 1, amend and add exception #5 to read as follows R902 1 Roofing covering materials Roofs shall be covered with matenals as set forth in Sections R904 and R905 Class A,B, or C roofing shall be mstalled {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(area defined by jurisdiction) ** Chapter 11 [RE] —Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety, Reference the 2021 IECC for energy code provisions and recommended amendments **Section M1305 1 2, 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 [remaining text unchanged] **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) Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 37 of 65 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.I 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. **M1503.6 Makeup Air Required; amend and add exception as follows: M1503.6 Makeup air required. Where one or more gas, liquid or solid fuel-burning appliance that is neither direct-vent nor uses a mechanical draft venting system is located within a dwelling unit's air barrier,each exhaust system capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be mechanically or passively provided with makeup air at a rate approximate to the difference between exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute. Such makeup air systems shall be equipped with not fewer than one damper complying with Section M1503.6.2. Exception: Makeup air is not required for exhaust systems installed for the exclusive purpose of space cooling and intended to be operated only when windows or other air inlets are open. 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 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. Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 38 of 65 **Section G2408 3 (305 5)Private Garages, delete this section in its entirety **Section G2415 2 (404 2) CSST, 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 wordmg shall be stamped into the tag "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure-Do Not Remove" "Section G2415 12 (404 12) and G2415 12 1 (404121), 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 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 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 39 of 65 **Section G2417 41, 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 '/z"),a set hand, 1/10 pound mcrementation 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 '/z"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound mcrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures m 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)mches water column pressure (3 48 kPa),the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Building Official,but m no case for less than thirty(30)minutes **Section G2420 1 (406 1), add Section G2420 1 4 to read as follows G2420 14 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 51 (409 5 1), add text to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 40 of 65 G2420 51 (409 5 1) Located within the same room The shutoff valve {bulk of paragraph 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 m 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 m 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 m 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 sheathing 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 sheathmg shall be made of Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 41 of 65 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 51 Sewer Depth, change to read as follows P2603 5 1 Sewer depth Building sewers that connect to pnvate sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of [number] inches (mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)below grade ***Section P2604, add to read as follows P2604 2 1 Plastic sewer and DWV piping installation Plastic sewer and DWV piping installed underground shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions Trench width shall be controlled to not exceed the outside the pipe diameter plus 16 inches or in a trench which has a controlled width equal to the nominal diameter of the piping multiplied by 1 25 plus 12 inches The piping shall be bedded in 4 inches of granular fill and then backfilled compacting the side fill in 6-inch layers on each side of the piping The compaction shall be to minimum of 85 percent standard proctor density and extend to a minimum of 6 inches above the top of the pipe **Section P2801, change to read as follows 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 6010 mm) 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 61 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 dnpping 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 P2906 5 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 42 of 65 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 {existing text unchanged} **Section P2804 61, change to read as follows Section P2804 61 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 dramage 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 prmciple backflow preventer **Section P3003 9, change to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 43 of 65 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 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 (Deleted) **Section P3111 Combination waste and vent systems, delete this section in its entirety **Section P3112 2 Vent Connection, 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 dramboard height and then returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain The return vent shall be connected to the honzontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and shall, m 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 m the order named Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required m this Code The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no other fixtures An accessible cleanout shall be installed m the vertical portion of the foot vent ARTICLE 3 2200 REGULATING PLACEMENT OF GAS AND ELECTRIC METERS ON ALL NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ARTICLE 3 2500 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE Sec 3 2501 Adopted The International Energy Conservation 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 Fees are as set forth m the fee schedule in the appendix of this code ***Section 105 2 Required Inspections, Changed numbering and to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 44 of 65 R105 21 Footing and foundation inspection Inspections associated with footings and foundations shall verify compliance with the code as to R- value, location, thickness, depth of burial and protection of insulation as required by the code and approved plans and specifications R105 2 2 Framing and Air Barrier rough-in inspection Inspections at framing and rough-in shall be made before application of insulation and shall verify compliance with the code as to air leakage controls as required by the code, and approved plans and specifications R105 2 3 Insulation and Fenestration rough-in inspection Inspections at framing and rough-in shall be made before application of interior finish and shall verify compliance with the code as to types of insulation and corresponding R-values and their correct location and proper installation, fenestration properties such as U-factor and SHGC and proper installation R105 2 34 Plumbing rough-in inspection Inspections at plumbing rough-in shall verify compliance as required by the code and approved plans and specifications as to types of insulation and corresponding R-values and protection and required controls R105 2 45 Mechanical rough-in inspection Inspections at mechanical rough-in shall verify compliance as required by the code and approved plans and specifications as to installed HVAC equipment type and size, required controls, system insulation and corresponding R-value, system air leakage control,programmable thermostats, dampers,whole-house ventilation, and minimum fan efficiency Exception Systems serving multiple dwellmg units shall be inspected in accordance with Section C105 2 4 R105 2 56 Final inspection The building shall have a final inspection and shall not be occupied until approved The final inspection shall include verification of the installation of all required building systems,equipment and controls and their proper operation and the required number of high-efficacy lamps and fixtures **Section C102/R102 General, add Section C102 1 2 and R102 1 2 (N110141) to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 45 of 65 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 m 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 m compliance R102 1 2 (N1101 4 1) 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 (N11033 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, mcludmg U-factor, solar heat gam coefficient (SHGC), or visible transmittance (VT) ***Table 40212 Maximum Assembly/Climate Zone items amend table as follows Climate Zone Fenestration Ceiling U-Factors U-Factor 2 40 0 29 3 0 32 0 29 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 46 of 65 ***Table 40213 Insulation/Climate Zone items amend table as follows Climate Zone Fenestration Ceiling Wood Frame Slab R-Value U-Factor" R-Value Wall R-Value &Depth 2 40 42 13or0+10 0 3 0 32 42 19 or 13++3ci, 0 0+15 ***Section C402 5 2 Dwelling and sleeping unit enclosure testing Added the underlined to read as follows C402 5 2 Dwelling and sleeping unit enclosure testing The buildmg theiiiial envelope shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E779 ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380, ASTM E1827 or an equivalent method approved by the code official The measured air leakage shall not exceed 0 30 cfm/ft2(1 5 Us m2)of the testing unit enclosure area at a pressure differential of 0 2 inch water gauge (50 Pa) Where multiple dwelling units or sleeping units or other occupiable conditioned spaces are contained within one building thermal envelope,each unit shall be considered an individual testing unit,and the building air leakage shall be the weighted average of all testing unit results,weighted by each testing unit's enclosure area Units shall be tested separately with an unguarded blower door test as follows 1 Where buildings have fewer than eight testing units, each testing unit shall be tested 2 For buildings with eight or more testing units, the greater of seven units or 20 percent of the testing units in the building shall be tested, including a top floor unit,a ground floor unit, a middle floor unit, and a unit with the largest testing unit enclosure area For each tested unit that exceeds the maximum air leakage rate,an additional two three units shall be tested, including a mixture of testing unit types and locations ***Section R402 41 Building thermal envelope, add section R402 41 4 to read as follows R402 4 1 4 Sampling options for R2 multifamily dwelling units For buildings with eight or more testing units that must be tested as required by R402 4 1 2 or R402 4 1 3,the greater of seven units or 20 percent of the testing units in the building shall be tested,including a top floor unit, a ground floor unit,a middle floor unit,and a unit with the largest testing unit enclosure area For each tested unit that exceeds the maximum air leakage rate, an additional three units shall be tested, including a mixture of testing unit types and locations Where buildings have fewer than eight testing units, each testing unit shall be tested ***Section R401 2 5 Additional Energy efficiency, deleted in its entirety Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 47 of 65 *** Section R402 4 6 Electrical and Communication outlet boxes Delete after the first sentence to read as follows ***R402 4 6 Electrical and communication outlet boxes (an-sealed boxes) Electrical and communication outlet boxes installed in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage between conditioned and unconditioned spaces ***Section R403 3 Ducts, add section R403 3 8 to read as follows R403 3 8 Sampling options for R2 multifamily dwelling units For buildings with eight or more testing units that must be tested as required by R403 3 5, the greater of seven units or 20 percent of the testing units in the building shall be tested, mcludmg a top floor unit, a ground floor unit, a middle floor unit,and a unit with the largest testing unit floor area For each tested unit that exceeds the maximum duct leakage rate, an additional three units shall be tested, mcludmg a mixture of testing unit types and locations Where buildings have fewer than eight testing units, each testing unit shall be tested "*Section R403 6 Mechanical Ventilation, add section R403 6 4 to read as follows R403 6 4 Sampling options for R2 multifamily dwelling units For buildings with eight or more testing units that must be tested as required by R403 6 3, the greater of seven units or 20 percent of the testing units in the building shall be tested, including a top floor unit, a ground floor unit, a middle floor unit, and a unit with the largest testing unit floor area For each tested unit that does not meet the minimum ventilation rate, an additional three units shall be tested, including a mixture of testing unit types and locations Where buildings have fewer than eight testmg units, each testing unit shall be tested ***Section R404 2 Interior Lighting Controls, deleted in its entirety ***R405 2 Performance-based compliance Added to underlined to read as follows R405 2 Performance-based compliance Compliance based on total building performance requires that a proposed design meets all of the following 1 The requirements of the sections indicated within Table R405 2 2 The building thermal envelope greater than or equal to levels of efficiency and solar heat gam coefficients in Table R402 1 1 or R402 1 3 of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code 3 An annual energy cost that is less than or equal to the annual energy cost of the 2021 standard reference design or 8% less than the annual energy cost of the 2018 standard Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 48 of 65 reference design Energy prices shall be taken from a source approved by the code official, such as the Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration's State Energy Data System Prices and Expenditures reports Code officials shall be permitted to require time-of-use pricing in energy cost calculations Exception The energy use based on source energy expressed m Btu or Btu per square foot of conditioned floor area shall be permitted to be substituted for the energy cost The source energy multiplier for electricity shall be 3 16 The source energy multiplier for fuels other than electricity shall be 1 1 **TABLE R406 4 (N1106 4) MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX, amend to read as follows TABLE R406 4 (N1106 4) 2 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX CLIMATE ZONE ENERGY RATING INDEX 2 52 59 3 52 59 2 The table is effective from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025 TABLE R406 4 (N1106 4)3 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX CLIMATE ZONE ENERGY RATING INDEX 2 52 57 3 52 57 3 The table is effective from September 1,2025 to August 31, 2028 TABLE R406 4 (N1106 4) 3 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX CLIMATE ZONE ENERGY RATING INDEX 2 52 55 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 49 of 65 3 52 55 4 This table is effective on or after September 1, 2028 ***Section R408 ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE OPTIONS, deleted in its entirety ARTICLE 3 2600 FUEL GAS CODE Sec 3 2601 Adopted The International Fuel Gas 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 m the office of the building official Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule in the appendix of this code **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 National Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted **Section 306 5, change to read as follows [All 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, an interior or extenor means of access shall be provided Exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 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 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 50 of 65 the same) on roofs having a slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope) {remainder of text unchanged) **Section 306 51, 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 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 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" **Section 40412, change to read as follows 40412 Minimum burial depth Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm)top of pipe below grade 404 12 1 Delete in its entirety ***Section 406 4, change to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 51 of 65 406 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 dunng the pressure test period The source of pre'ssure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than five times the test pressure Sprang type gauges do not meet the requirement of a calibrated gauge ***Section 406 41, 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) mches (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 '/2"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 15 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 '/2"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound mcrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 50 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 mch (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 4091, add Section 40914 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 between anchors All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping **Section 4101, add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section 306 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 52 of 65 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 6212, 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 m effect when mstalled, 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, 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 Fees are as set forth in the fee schedule m the appendix of this code **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 {No change to rest of section } ***Section 110 2, delete number 11 ***Section 202, amend definition of Existing Building 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, a building, structure or space that is undergoing a change of occupancy or use Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 53 of 65 ***Section 202, amend definition of Existing Structure as follows 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, a building, structure or space that is undergoing a change of occupancy or use ***Sechon 306 1, add exceptions to read as follows Exceptions 1 Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter 2 If the cost of the project is less than $50K, it must comply with ICC A117 1, or it shall be reviewed and mspected to the Texas Accessibility Standards by a Registered Accessibility Specialist ***Section 306 2, add exception to read as follows Exception Projects subject to the Texas Accessibility Standards as adopted by the Texas Depailinent of Licensing and Regulation are exempt from this section Projects with a valuation of less than$50,000 00 (which are subject to the Texas Accessibility Standards) may be accepted as equivalent to this section where reviewed and inspected to the Texas Accessibility Standards by a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Registered Accessibility Specialist when a plan review report and a compliant inspection report are provided to the buildmg code official ***Section 306 5 1, add to read as follows 306 5 1 Complete change of occupancy Where an entire building undergoes a change of occupancy, it shall comply with Section 305 4 1 and shall have all of the following accessible features 1 Not fewer than one accessible building entrance 2 Not fewer than one accessible route from an accessible building entrance to primary function areas 3 Signage complying with Section 1111 of the International Building Code 4 Accessible parking,where parking is being provided Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 54 of 65 5 Not fewer than one accessible passenger loading zone, where loading zones are provided 6 Not fewer than one accessible route connecting accessible parking and accessible passenger loading zones to an accessible entrance 7 At least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 11 of the International Building Code Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of these requirements for a change of group or occupancy, Items 1 through 6 shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extent technically feasible Exception The accessible features listed in Items 1 through 6 are not required for an accessible route to Type B units **Section 4013 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section **Section 405 2 6 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section **Section 4061, add a code reference to read as follows 4061 Material Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repair shall be allowed to be repaired or replaced with like matenal,in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 **Section 502 3 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section ***Section 503 2 Flood hazard areas, delete this section ***Section 50316, add exception to read as follows Exception Compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards is not considered equivalent compliance for the purpose of enforcement of this code section **Section 50412, change to read as follows 504 1 2 Existing fire escapes Existing fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as a Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 55 of 65 component in the means of egress in existing buildings only Existing fire escapes shall be permitted to be repaired or replaced **Section 504 13,delete this section **Section 507 3 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section **Section 7013 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section ***Section 702 4, add exception 2 to read as follows 2 Operable windows with openings that are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F2090 **Section 702 7, add a code reference to read as follows 702 7 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 51, change to read as follows 802 5 1 Minimum requirement Every portion of open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines,equipment platforms,aisles,stairs,ramps, and landings that is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below 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 sections the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or spaces bounded by walls capable of resisting the passage of smoke contammg 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 6, change exception to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 56 of 65 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 803 3 } **Section 804 2,delete Exception#1 **Section 804 412, change to read as follows 804 412 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 804 4 1 2 1, change to read as follows 804 4 12 1 Fire Escape access and details- 1 [Remain unchanged] 2 Access to a fire escape shall be through a door 3 (Delete) 4 [Remain unchanged] 5 In all buildings of Group E occupancy up to and including the 12th grade,buildings 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 804 6 2 Transoms, add language to read as follows 804 6 2 Transoms In all buildings of Group B, E, I-1, I-2, R-1 and R-2 occupancies, [Remainder unchanged] **Section 9041, add sentence to read as follows For the purpose of fire spnnkler 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 comdor, hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular floor level Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 57 of 65 **Section 904 1 1, change to read as follows 904 1 1 High-rise buildings An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in work areas of high-rise buildings ***Section 1011 2 1 change to read as follows 1011 2 1 Fire sprinkler system Where a change m occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the new occupancy m accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code The installation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be required within the area of the change of occupancy and areas of the building not separated horizontally and vertically from the change of occupancy by one of the following 1 (Delete) 2 (Delete) 3 (Delete) 4 (Delete) 5- 1 Fire barrier, as required by Section 707 of the IBC 6-2 Fire wall, as required by Section 706 of the IBC Exceptions [Remain unchanged 1 ***Section 1102 21, add to read as follows 1102 21 Fire Separations Where fire separations are utilized to allow additions without exceeding the allowable area provisions of Chapter 5 of the IBC for either the existing building or the new addition, the decreased clear space where the two buildings adjoin shall be accounted for in such calculation relative to the allowable frontage increase **Section 1103 3 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section **Section 12014 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Buildmg Codes Page 58 of 65 **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 **Section 130133 Compliance with Flood Hazard Provisions, delete this section **Section 1402 6 Flood Hazard Areas, delete this section ***Section 1509, delete Section 1509 1 through 1509 5 and add Section 1509 1 to read as follows 1509 1 When required An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site The water supply design and the timing of the water supply installation relative to building construction shall comply with the adopted Fire Code ARTICLE 3 2900 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE Sec 3 2901 Adopted The International Swimming Pool and Spa 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 Fees are as set forth m the fee schedule in the appendix of this code **Section 102 9, Change to read as follows Section 102 9 Other laws The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions oflocal, state or federal law, to include but not limited to 1 Texas Department of State Health Services(TDSHS),Standardsfor Public Pools and Spas, §285 181 through §285 208, (TDSHS rules do not apply to pools serving one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses) 2 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), TAS provide the scopmg and technical requirements for accessibility for Swimming Pool, wading pools and spas and shall comply with 2012 TAS, Section 242 (TAS rules do not apply to pools serving one- and two- Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 59 of 65 family dwellings or townhouses). Exception: Elements regulated under Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation(TDLR) and built in accordance with TDLR approved plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the TDLR,shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. ***Section 113.4 Violation penalties; Changed to read as follows: 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect,install,alter or repair a pool or spa in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code may be punishable for each day of the violation set forth by the authority having jurisdiction. ***Section 305; Change to read as follows: 305.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas. In only one-and two-family dwellings and townhousesti where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 through 305.7. **Add subsection 305.2.7.1; to read as follows: 305.2.7.1 Chain link fencing prohibited.Chain link fencing is not permitted as a barrier in public pools built after January 1, 1994. Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 60 of 65 ***Section 305 4 structure wall as a barrier, Changes as follows 305 4 Structure wall as a barrier Where a wall of a dwelling or structure of a one-and two-family dwelling or townhouse or its accessory structure serves as part of a barrier and where doors or windows provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the followmg shall be required 1 Remainder Unchanged 2 Remainder Unchanged 3 Remainder Unchanged 4 Remainder unchanged 5 Remainder unchanged 6 Remamder unchanged **Section 305 6, Change to read as follows 305 6 Natural barriers used in a one-and two-family dwelling or townhouse In the case where the pool or spa area abuts the edge of a lake or other natural body of water, public access is not permitted or allowed along the shoreline, and required barriers extend to and beyond the water's edge a minimum of eighteen (18) inches, a barrier is not required between the natural body of water shoreline and the pool or spa **Section 30714 Accessibility,Add exception to Section to 3071 4 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 in compliance with the requirements of this chapter "*Section 307 2 2 2, add to read as follows Section 307 2 2 2 Adiacency to Structural Foundation Depth of the swimming pool and spa shall maintain a ratio of 1 1 from the nearest building foundation or footing of a retaining wall Exception A sealed engineered design drawing of the proposed new structure shall be submitted for approval **Section 310, Change to read as follows 310 1 General Suction entrapment avoidance for pools and spas shall be provided m accordance with APSP 7(ANSI/PHTA/ICC 7)or for public swimming pools in accordance with State of Texas Rules for Public Swimming Pools and Spas, Title 25 TAC Chapter 265 Subchapter L, Rule Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 61 of 65 §265 190 [Remainder unchanged] ** Section 402 12, Change to read as follows 402 12 Water envelopes The minimum divmg water envelopes shall be m accordance with Texas department of State Health services, Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 265, Section 186(e) and Figure 25 TAC 256 186 (e) (6) (Delete Table 402 12 and Figure 402 12) ADD Figure 25 TAC§265 186(e) (6 Maximum Diving Board Height Over 3/a Meter 1 Meter 3 Meters Water Max Diving Board Length 12 ft 16 ft 16 ft Minimum Diving Board Overhang 2 ft 6 in 5 ft 5 ft D1 Minimum 8 ft 6m 11 ft 2 in 12 ft 2m D2 Minimum 9 ft 10 ft 10 in 11 ft 10 m D3 Minimum 4 ft 6 ft 6 ft L1 Minimum 4 ft 5 ft 5 ft L2 Minimum 112 ft 16 ft 5 in 19 ft 9 in L3Minimum 14ft 10m 13 ft 2in 13ft llin L4 Minimum 30 ft 10 in 34 ft Tin 38 ft Bin L5 Minimum 8 ft 10 ft 13 ft HMuumum 16ft 16ft 16ft From Plummet to Pool Wall at Side 9ft 10 ft 11 ft 6 in From Plummet to Adjacent Plummet 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 62 of 65 H (Overhead Obs notion or Ceiling) 2' 6" Min 7 Pt A Pt B Pt C / t 1 11 4' Min r 14-4' 6" D . 1 11 Ma D2 R 6' 6" Typical —� y 1 1 0° Max 1 10 Max Slone l .-----L2 ►. L3 L1 Typical L4 4' Min I 4' Min 4 0 L5 4 I 10' 4 i 0 i \ **Section 411 2 1 &411 2 2, Change to read as follows 41121 Tread dimensions and area Treads shall have a minimum unobstructed horizontal depth(i e ,horizontal run) of 12 inches and a minimum width of 20 inches 4112 2 Risers Risers for steps shall have a maximum uniform height of 10 inches, with the bottom riser height allowed to taper to zero **Section 411 51 & 411 5 2, Change to read as follows Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 63 of 65 41151 Swimouts Swimouts, located in either the deep or shallow area of a pool, shall comply with all of the following 1 Unchanged 2 Unchanged 3 Unchanged 4 The leading edge shall be visibly set apart and provided with a horizontal solid or broken stripe at least 1 inch wide on the top surface along the front leading edge of each step This stripe shall be plainly visible to persons on the pool deck The stripe shall be a contrasting color to the background on which it is applied, and the color shall be permanent in nature and shall be a slip-resistant surface 411 5 2 Underwater seats and benches Underwater seats and benches, whether used alone or in conjunction with pool stairs, shall comply with all of the following 1 Unchanged 2 Unchanged 3 Unchanged 4 Unchanged 5 The leading edge shall be visually set apart and provided with a horizontal solid or broken stripe at least 1 inch wide on the top surface along the front leading edge of each step This stripe shall be plainly visible to persons on the pool deck The stripe shall be a contrasting color to the background on which it is applied, and the color shall be permanent in nature and shall be a slip-resistant surface 6 Unchanged 7 Unchanged **Section 610 51, Change to read 610 5 1 Uniform height of 10 inches Except for the bottom riser, risers at the centerline shall have a maximum uniform height of 10 inches(254 mm) The bottom riser height shall be permitted to vary from the other risers **Section 804 Diving Water Envelopes, Change to read as follows Section 804 1 General The minimum diving water envelopes shall be in accordance with Table 804 1 and Figure 804 1, or the manufacturer's specifications, whichever is greater Negative construction tolerances shall not be applied to the dimensions of the minimum diving water envelopes given m Table 804 1 Ordinance 09-16-24—ICC Building Codes Page 64 of 65 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: /r/ka — ATTEST: Thomas E.Muir,Mayor CVAPP VED T ORM: Kelly Edwa s, City Secretary \\\O F S A f4,C i,� High C ity Att e • • ' • T •E!. 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