HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3035ORDINANCE NO. 3035
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING REQUIREMENTS
APPLICABLE TO PERMITS, REQUIRING AS BUILT GRADING PERMITS,
AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY,
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ESTABLISHING EXCAVATION, GRADING
AND FILL REGULATIONS, ADDING PAVING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
FOR PRIVATE STREETS, ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AS AMENDED BY THE RECOMMENDED
AMENDMENTS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS AND CITY TECHNICAL CODE COMMITTEE TOGETHER
WITH STATE MANDATED LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION RULES AS THE
RESIDENTIAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY;
AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills has determined that water
conservation and environmental protection are important issues and concerns
affecting the city; and
WHEREAS, properly-installed irrigation systems will conserve water, help avoid wasteful
use, and improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of North Richland
Hills; and
WHEREAS, during the 2007 legislative session, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill
1656 amending Chapter 401 of the Texas Local Government Code to require
a city with a population of 20,000 or more to regulate the installation of
irrigation systems within the corporate limits of the city as well as the city's
extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the provisions herein are necessary to promote and protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the public by creating an urban environment that is protective of
the city's water supply and provides an enhanced quality of life for the citizens
of the City of North Richland Hills; and,
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to amend its regulations for
permits and to establish restrictions for grading, fill and excavation and to
require private streets to be constructed to public street standards and to
adopt the 2006 International Residential Code with amendments
recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and city
staff, togetherwith state mandated landscape irrigation rules in orderto better
provide for the safety of its residents and their property; NOW, THEREFORE,
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Section 98-62 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-62. Failure to obtain a permit.
When work requiring a permit is found to be in progress or completed and no permit has
been issued for such work, the required permit fee shall be double the fee determined
according to the fee schedules contained in appendix A, or $500 plus the fee determined
according to the fee schedules contained in appendix A, whichever is greater. This fee shall
be charged to the contractor or homeowner doing atl or part of the work and may be
appealed to the building official or fire marshal. Continued failure to obtain a permit after
having been duly notified is considered a violation of this ordinance."
Section 2: THAT Section 98-124 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"98-124. Final as-built grading surveys.
The contractor of record shall provide a final "as-built" grading & drainage survey to the
building inspector prior to final inspection approval on all new construction (commercial and
residential), swimming pools, and other features which may affect the City's engineered
drainage designs. The grading and drainage survey must be prepared by a licensed
surveyor and must include site elevations, finish-floor elevations, site features (i.e. trees,
sod, A/C units, accessory buildings, etc.), drainage arrows, building foot print(s) and fence
locations. The survey must also include a written statement by a licensed surveyor certifying
that the final grading of the individual site conforms to the engineered drainage and grading
plans approved by the Public Works Department for the particular lot/subdivision. The
Building Inspection Department will not issue an approval of the feature/lot/subdivision until
this survey and corresponding certification have been received and approved by the Building
Official or his designee.
Section 3: THAT Section 98-141 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-141. 2006 International Residential Code adopted
The International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition,
together with Appendix H of such Code, as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc.,
a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary, as hereinafter amended, is
hereby adopted as the residential building code of the city, which governs the construction of
one-family and two-family dwelling units in the city."
Section 4: THAT Section 98-142 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 98-142. Amendments to the 2006 International Residential Code.
The 2006 International Residential code is amended as set forth in Exhibit A hereto."
Section 5: THAT Section 98-184 (c) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-184. Certificate of occupancy.
(c) In order to further compel compliance with this article, the building official may order
that no utility services be provided, and/or order the disconnection of utility services
(including electricity) to a building or portion thereof, which is used, occupied or reoccupied
without a valid certificate of occupancy or in violation of a current certificate of occupancy. In
the event that a leased portion of any building is in violation of this article, the utilities
provided to the entire building may be discontinued upon order of the building official until
the violation is abated. However, in the event that the portion of the leased portion of the
building which is in violation of the code is separately metered for utility, then the building
official's order to stop utilities shall apply only to that utility provided to the portion of the
building in violation of this article. The utility provider shall give full force and effect to the
order of the building official."
Section 6: THAT Section 98-185 (e) and (f) of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-185. Contractor registration.
(e) A registration may be revoked by the Building Official for violating any part of this
code or violation of other city ordinances or for any other acts deemed a detriment to the city
or citizens. Registration may be revoked by the Building Official for due cause. The
Construction Board of Appeals may hear revocation appeals by applicants desiring
reinstatement.
(f) In addition to revocation by the Building Official found in section (e), the Construction
Code Appeals Board, at the discretion of the Building Official, may be convened in order to
consider an action against a current registration(s) due to poor construction practices, lack
of construction quality, repeat code violations, multiple customer complaints, and similar
issues. The Board may revoke, suspend, or assign other probationary measures towards a
registrant as a result of evidence presented to the Board.
(1) The Construction Code Appeals Board shall have the authority to suspend or
revoke any registration issued under this section for acts by the registrant
including, but not limited to, the following:
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a. Failure to observe a Stop Order issued under the building
official
b. Initiating work in violation of the Board's decision or prior to the
Board's decision
c. Causing or permitting the unauthorized or prohibited transferor
assignment of a valid registration, or providing false, misleading
or inaccurate information when applying for registration
d. Failure to correct inspection report items
e. Repeated poor construction practices and lack of construction
quality
Repeat violations of other parts of this code or other city
ordinance
g. Multiple customer complaints
h. Conviction of the practice of any fraud or deceit in securing a
registration or a permit; conviction of the practice of any fraud or
deceit for an activity related to the construction trade.
i. Accumulation of two (2) decisions of the Board to suspend
registration; or
Accumulation within a period of twelve (12) months of two (2)
Stop Orders issued under the building code
(2) Such suspension/revocation of registration shall be for a time as determined
by the board. After expiration of such period of time as the Board shall have
designated, and after payment of any outstanding fines and the routine
renewal fee if it has become due in the interim, the suspended/revoked
registration shall again become valid and effective for the balance of its time
until expiration or a subsequent suspension or revocation.
(3) Suspension or Revocation Hearing. In considering charges under this article
regarding suspension or revocation of a registration, the Building Code Board
of Appeals shall proceed upon sworn information furnished it by any person.
Such information shall be in writing and shall be duly verified by the person
familiar with the allegations made. The Board shall make an order setting the
matter for hearing at a specified time and place, and the Secretary of the
Board shall cause a copy of the Board's order and of the sworn information to
be served upon the Registrant by registered mail at least fifteen (15) days
before the date set for the hearing. The Registrant may appear in person or
by counsel at the time and place named in the order and present a defense to
the Board. The City Attorney for the City of North Richland Hills shall provide
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provide counsel for the Board. If the Registrant faits or refuses to appear, the
Board may proceed to hear and determine the charge in the registrant's
absence. If the registrant pleads guilty or if upon a hearing the Board finds any
of the charges to be true, it may enter an order suspending or revoking the
certificate of registration. Failure to properly perfect an appeal in a court of
competent jurisdiction within ten (10) days of receipt of the Board's decision
shall render the Board's decision final. Suspension or revocation of a
registration resulting from a decision of the Board shall preclude the
Registrant from securing a permit for work controlled by that registration in the
City of North Richland Hills or from becoming so registered under any different
identification as long as the suspension or revocation is in effect."
Section 7: THAT Section 98-191 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-191. Site grading, excavation and fill supervised by building permits.
Grading, excavation and fill regulations for development of sites supervised by building
permits shall be as follows:
(1) Excavations or fills of a building site shall grade permanent slopes no steeper
than three feet (914.4 mm) horizontal to one foot (304.8) vertical.
(2) Exception to subsection (1) of this section may be permitted by the building
official upon review and approval of slope and erosion control design based
on site-specific soil investigation.
(3) Retaining walls may be constructed to correct excessive slopes. All retaining
walls in excess of three feet in height as measured from the base of the
footing to the top of the wall must be designed by a professional engineer
licensed to practice in the state. For the purpose of this section, the height of
multiple retaining walls is cumulative if the top of the higher wall is intersected
by a line drawn 45 degrees from the horizontal from the bottom of the lower
wall to the top of the higher wall. Retaining walls shall be maintained in a
manner which does not constitute a public hazard to persons or property. All
retaining walls shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound.
Any retaining wall which is severely deteriorated and/or constitutes a public
hazard to persons or property as determined by the Building Official, or is ten
(10) degrees or more out of plumb shall be repaired, replaced, removed.
(4) Retaining walls less than three feet (1,219.2 mm) in height shall be designed
by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the state if the wall is
supporting loads imposed by other than the soil retained by the wall.
(5) Wood retaining walls greater than 24 inches shall be prohibited.
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(6) Site grading shall be done in conformance with approved subdivision grading
plans. Where such grading plans do not exist, the permit applicant must
submit grading plans for review and approval in accordance to section 98-196.
Lot drainage may not cross more than one adjacent lot before the water is
discharged to the street or a designated drainage easement.
(7) Erosion control shall be provided by an approved method which may include:
a. Continuous block sod;
b. Siltation screening;
c. A silt collection pond when approved by the director of public works;
d. other storm water pollution controls accepted by the director of public
works and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.
(8) Dust control shall be provided by approved watering methods or by other
means approved by the building official or the director of public works."
Section 8: That Section 98-192 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-192. Site grading, excavation and fill not supervised by building permits.
Unless otherwise supervised by a building permit, no person shall increase or decrease the
elevation of a lot, tract, or parcel of land by six inches (152.4 mm), or more, from the original
elevation, on an area of 1,000 square feet (304,800 mm), or more, unless a grading and
excavation permit has been obtained from the director of public works. For the purpose of
this section, the original elevation shall be considered the elevation that existed five years
prior to the application date of the grading and excavation permit. A grading and excavation
permit shall comply with the following:
(1) When the area proposed to be graded, excavated or filled is located within the
limits of the 100-year flood area, approval of a separate development permit
issued by the floodplain administrator shall be required as a prerequisite to the
approval of the grading and excavation permit.
(2) The grading and excavation permit shall indicate whether the soil will or will
not be compacted according to the requirements of the building code and,
when compacted, the applicant shall provide the director of public works with
compaction reports.
(3) When the area proposed to be cut or filled is a building site for a permanent
structure or parking area, the compaction requirements contained in the
building code shall be required as a condition to the approval of the grading
and excavation permit.
(4) Erosion control shall be provided by one of the following means:
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a. Continuous block sod;
b. Siltation screening;
c. A silt collection pond when approved by the director of public works;
d. other storm water pollution controls accepted by the director of public
works and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.
(5) Dust control shall be provided by approved watering methods or by other
means approved by the director of public works.
(6) The method of dust and erosion control shall be indicated on the grading and
excavation permit application. Erosion control shall be maintained until
vegetative cover is reestablished. The property owner shall remove the
erosion control materials upon the city's request"
Section 9: THAT Section 98-202 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended by adding thereto a new subsection (4) which shall read as follows:.
"Sec. 98-202. Paving standards for parking and maneuvering areas.
(4) Private Streets and Roads. Private streets and roads that may be utilized as
the means of access by public and/or private services, and which may
function similar in character to a publicly dedicated street, shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the Public Works Design Manual
regarding materials, construction methods, and required inspections. Priorto
construction of any such streets, the City shall collect Plan Review Fees and
Inspection Fees in accordance with the City's Fee Table."
Section 10: All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby
repealed to the extent that they are in conflict. Such other Ordinances are
hereby saved from repeal to the extent they do not conflict herewith.
Section 11: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable
and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance
shall be declared unconstitutional orotherwise invalid by the final judgment or
decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect
any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of
this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the city council
without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 12: Violation of any provision of this ordinance or the International Residential
Code herein amended which governs fire safety and public health, shall be
punished by a fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). All
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other violations shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00). Each day any violation shall continue shall constitute a
separate offense.
Section 13: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication
of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance.
Section 14: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 22nd day of December, 2008.
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APP A TO F AND LEGALITY:
George A. tap s, ity Attorney
ATTEST:
APPROVED TO CONTENT:
John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director
CITY ORTH I LAND HILLS
By:
scar vino, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family
Dwellings of the City of North Richland Hills, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein
as "this code."
**Amend 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. 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 ICC Electrical Code shall mean the
Electrical Code as adopted.
Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the
provisions of this code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement ...{remainder of exception unchanged.}... .
**Section R102.7; change to read as follows:
The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted
to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the International Fire Code
or Chapter 89, Article X of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, or as is deemed necessary by
the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
**Section R105.2, item #1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12; change to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
2. Replacement of up to four eight foot long sections of fence.
3. Retaining walls which are not over 3 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to
the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III-A liquids.
(Retaining walls placed in succession shall be considered one wall if, upon drawing a line
from the bottom of the footing of the lower wall at a 45-degree angle up and towards the
higher wall. The line intersects the higher wall or any material retained by the wall at any
point.) Retaining walls 3 feet ortaller must be designed by an engineer licensed to practice in
the State of Texas.
5. Sidewalks and other flatwork less than 200 SF in areas not located in a driveway, the public
right-of-way, or more than 30 inches above grade, and not over a basement or story below,
and are not part of an accessible route or intended for public use.
10. Wooden decks meeting section R302.1 that do not contain a roof and/or walking surface
more than 24 inches above grade.
11. Roof repairs on group R, division 3 and their accessory structures. For the purpose of this
section, roof repairs shall include the repair and replacement of the material above, but not
including, the decking material, lathing boards or sheathing boards. The building official may
revoke this exception during periods of federal or state disaster relief efforts; in which case a
building permit and contractor registration is required prior to commencement of roofing
repair/replacement activities.
12. Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter in diameterthat do not exceed 12 feet
in height.
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Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws
or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
~`*Section R105.3.2; change to read as follows:
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be
deemed to have been abandoned 90 days after the date of filing unless such application has been
pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to
grant one or more extension of time for additional period not exceeding 90 days each. The extension
shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
**Section R105.5; change to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such
permit is commenced within 90 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is
suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days after the time the work is commenced. The building
official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90
days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
**Section R109.1.3; change to read as follows:
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction permitted in areas prone to flooding as
established by Table R301.2(1), upon ... {bulk of section unchanged} .. ,construction, the
building official may require submission ... {remainder of section unchanged}.
**Section R110.1; change to read as follows:
R110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the code
official has issued an approved final inspection report. The approval of a final inspection shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Approved final inspections presuming to give authorityto violate orcancel the provisions
of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
1. Final inspections are not required for work exempt from permitsunder Section
R 105.2
2. Accessory buildings or structures exempt from permits under Section R105.2
** Section R110.3; delete section.
**Section R110.4; change section to read as follows:
Temporary Occupancy. The building official is authorized to grant temporary occupancy before
completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portionof portions shall be
occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary occupancy is
valid.
**Section R110.5; change section to read as follows:
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R110.5 Revocation. The building official shall, in writing, suspend or revoke temporary or
permanent occupancy issued underthe provisions of this code whereverthe occupancy is granted in
error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or
structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation of any of the provisions ofthis
code.
**Section R112.2.1; delete section
**Section R112.2.2; delete section
***Section R202; add the following definition:
GLAZING AREA. Total area of the glazed fenestration measured using the rough opening and
including sash, curbing or other framing elements that enclose conditioned space. Glazing area
includes the area of glazed fenestration assemblies in walls bounding conditioned basements. For
doors where the daylight opening area is less that 50 percent of the door area, the glazing area is the
daylight opening area. For all other doors, the glazing area is the rough opening area for the door
including the door and the frame.
**Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. Asingle-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space
on at least two sides.
""`*Table R301.2(1); fill in as follows:
GROUND SNOW LOAD WIND SPEEDd (mph) SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf
5 Ib/ft2 90 (3-sec-gust)/75 fastest mile A
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weatheringa Frost line depthb Termite°
moderate 6" very heavy
WINTER DESIGN
TEMPe ICE SHIELD UNDER-
LAYMENT REQUIRED" FLOOD
HAZARDS9 AIR FREEZING
INDEX' MEAN ANNUAL
TEMP'
22°F No local code 69°F 64.9°F
No change to footnotes
**Section R303.3, exception; change to read as follows:
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical
ventilation system, complying with one of the following, are provided.
1. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (24 L/s) for intermittentventilation or 20 cfm
(10 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted
directly to the outside.
2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof may be
ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to
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remove odors from the air.
**Section R303.8; change to read as follows:
R303.8 Required heating. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor
and 2 feet (610 mm) from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature. {Remainder
of section unchanged}
**Section R311.2.2; change to read as follows:
R311.2.2 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under
stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8-inch (15.8 mm)fire-rated gypsum
board or one-hour fire-resistive construction.
**Section R317.1; replace exception #2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure
shall be separated as required for townhouses.
***Section R317.1; add a third exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. {existing exception unchanged}
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall
be separated as required for townhouses.
**Section R319.1 item #3; change to read as follows:
3. Sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct contact with the
ground.
***Section R324.1; change to read as follows:
R324.1 General. Buildings and structures, when permitted to be constructed in whole or in part in
flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and
constructed as required in accordance with the provisions contained in this section or by other local
provisions as applicable.
***Section R703.7.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
For 2.67 square feet (0.248 rr~) of wall area, the following dimensions shall be adhered to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16 in (407 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 24
in (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in (381 mm) from the foundation.
2. When ties are placed on studs 24 in (610 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 16
in (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation.
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**Add Section R902.3 to read as follows:
R902.3 Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C. All individual
replacement shingles or shakes shall be a minimum Class C.
Exception: Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies
having not more than 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq.ft. of
projected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible
coverings.
**Section R907.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall comply with Section R902.3.
**Section R907.3; delete item #4.
**Amend Section N1101.2.1 to read as follows:
N1101.2.1 Warm humid counties. Warm humid counties are listed in Table N1101.2.1 and Table
N1101.2.2.
**Replace Section N1101.7 to read as follows:
N1101.7 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.
**Replace Figure N1101.2 to read as follows:
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DRY (B) MOIST (A)
Figure N1101.2 TEXAS CLIMATE ZONES
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***Rep/ace Table N1101.2.1 to read as follows:
ANDERSON
ANGELINA
ARANSAS
ATASCOSA
AUSTIN
BANDERA
BASTROP
BEE
BELL
BEXAR
BOSOUE
BRAZORIA
BRAZOS
BROOKS
BURLESON
CALDWELL
CALHOUN
CAMERON
CHAMBERS
CHEROKEE
COLORADO
COMAL
CORYELL
TABLE N1101.2.1
CLI MATE ZONES AND S UB CLIMATE ZONES FOR TEXAS
Zone 2
2.2 DE WITT 2.1 JIM HOGG 2.1 ORANGE 2.2
2.2 DIMMIT 2.1 JIM WELLS 2.1 POLK 2.2
2.1 DUVAL 2.1 KARNES 2.1 REAL 2.2
2.1 EDWARDS 2.2 KENEDY 2.1 REFUGIO 2.1
2.2 FALLS 2.2 KINNEY 2.2 ROBERTSON 2.2
2.2 FAYETTE 2.2 KLEBERG 2.1 SAN JACINTO 2.2
2.2 FORT BEND 2.2 LA SALLE 2.1 SAN PATRICIO 2.1
2.1 FREESTONE 2.2 LAVACA 2.2 STARR 2.1
2.2 FRIG 2.1 LEE 2.2 TRAVIS 2.2
2.2 GALVESTON 2.1 LEON 2.2 TRINITY 2.2
2.2 GOLIAD 2.1 LIBERTY 2.2 TYLER 2.2
2.1 GONZALES 2.2 LIMESTONE 2.2 UVALDE 2.2
2.2 GRIMES 2.2 LIVE OAK 2.1 VAL VERDE 2.2
2.1 GUADALUPE 2.2 MADISON 2.2 VICTORIA 2.1
2.2 HARDIN 2.2 MATAGORDA 2.1 WALKER 2.2
2.2 HARRIS 2.2 MAVERICK 2.1 WALLER 2.2
2.1 HAYS 2.2 MCLENNAN 2.2 WASHINGTON 2.2
2.1 HIDALGO 2.1 MCMULLEN 2.1 WEBB 2.1
2.2 HILL 2.2 MEDINA 2.2 WHARTON 2.1
2.2 HOUSTON 2.2 MILAM 2.2 WILLACY 2.1
2.2 JACKSON 2.1 MONTGOMERY 2.2 WILLIAMSON 2.2
2.2 JASPER 2.2 NEWTON 2.2 WILSON 2.2
2.2 JEFFERSON 2.2 NUECES 2.1 ZAPATA 2.1
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Zone 3
ANDREWS 3.2 EL PASO 3.2 KERR 3.1 ROCKWALL 3.2
ARCHER 3.3 ELLIS 3.2 KIMBLE 3.1 RUNNELS 3.2
BAYLOR 3.3 ERATH 3.2 KING 3.3 RUSK 3.2
BLANCO 3.1 FANNIN 3.2 KNOX 3.3 SABINE 3.2
BORDEN 3.3 FISHER 3.2 LAMAR 3.2 SAN AUGUSTINE 3.2
BOWIE 3.2 FOARD 3.3 LAMPASAS 3.2 SAN SABA 3.2
BREWSTER 3.1 FRANKLIN 3.2 LLANO 3.1 SCHLEICHER 3.1
BROWN 3.2 GAINES 3.3 LOVING 3.2 SCURRY 3.3
BURNET 3.1 GARZA 3.3 LUBBOCK 3.3 SHACKELFORD 3.2
CALLAHAN 3.2 GILLESPIE 3.1 LYNN 3.3 SHELBY 3.2
CAMP 3.2 GLASSCOCK 3.2 MARION 3.2 SMITH 3.2
CASS 3.2 GRAYSON 3.2 MARTIN 3.2 SOMERVELL 3.2
CHILDRESS 3.3 GREGG 3.2 MASON 3.1 STEPHENS 3.2
CLAY 3.3 HALL 3.4 MCCULLOCH 3.2 STERLING 3.2
COKE 3.2 HAMILTON 3.2 MENARD 3.1 STONEWALL 3.3
COLEMAN 3.2 HARDEMAN 3.3 MIDLAND 3.2 SUTTON 3.1
COLLIN 3.2 HARRISON 3.2 MILLS 3.2 TARRANT 3.2
COLLINGSWORTH 3.3 HASKELL 3.2 MITCHELL 3.2 TAYLOR 3.2
COMANCHE 3.2 HEMPHILL 3.4 MONTAGUE 3.2 TERRELL 3.1
CONCHO 3.2 HENDERSON 3.2 MORRIS 3.2 TERRY 3.3
COOKE 3.2 HOOD 3.2 MOTLEY 3.3 THROCKMORTON 3.2
COTTLE 3.3 HOPKINS 3.2 NACOGDOCHES 3.2 TITUS 3.2
CRANE 3.2 HOWARD 3.2 NAVARRO 3.2 TOM GREEN 3.2
CROCKETT 3.1 HUDSPETH 3.2 NOLAN 3.2 UPSHUR 3.2
CROSBY 3.3 HUNT 3.2 PALO PINTO 3.2 UPTON 3.2
CULBERSON 3.2 IRION 3.2 PANOLA 3.2 VAN ZANDT 3.2
DALLAS 3.2 JACK 3.2 PARKER 3.2 WARD 3.2
DAWSON 3.3 JEFF DAVIS 3.2 PECOS 3.2 WHEELER 3.4
DELTA 3.2 JOHNSON 3.2 PRESIDIO 3.1 WICHITA 3.3
DENTON 3.2 JONES 3.2 RAINS 3.2 WILBARGER 3.3
DICKENS 3.3 KAUFMAN 3.2 REAGAN 3.2 WINKLER 3.2
EASTLAND 3.2 KENDALL 3.1 RED RIVER 3.2 WISE 3.2
ECTOR 3.2 KENT 3.3 REEVES 3.2 WOOD 3.2
YOUNG 3.2
Zone 4
ARMSTRONG DEAF SMITH HOCKLEY PARMER
BAILEY DONLEY HUTCHINSON POTTER
BRISCOE FLOYD LAMB RANDALL
CARSON GRAY LIPSCOMB ROBERTS
CASTRO HALE MOORE SHERMAN
COCHRAN HANSFORD OCHILTREE SWISHER
DALLAM HARTLEY OLDHAM YOAKUM
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***Add Table N1101.2.2 to read as fo/lows:
TABLE N1101.2.2
WARM HUMID COUNTIES FOR TEXAS
ANDERSON 2.2 DUVAL 2.1 KAUFMAN 3.2 RED RIVER 3.2
ANGELINA 2.2 EDWARDS 2.2 KENDALL 3.1 REAL 2.2
ARANSAS 2.1 ELLIS 3.2 KENEDY 2.1 REFUGIO 2.1
ATASCOSA 2.1 ERATH 3.2 KINNEY 2.2 ROBERTSON 2.2
AUSTIN 2.2 FALLS 2.2 KLEBERG 2.1 ROCKWALL 3.2
BANDERA 2.2 FAYETTE 2.2 LA SALLE 2.1 RUSK 3.2
BASTROP 2.2 FORT BEND 2.2 LAMAR 3.2 SABINE 3.2
BEE 2.1 FRANKLIN 3.2 LAMPASAS 3.2 SAN AUGUSTINE 3.2
BELL 2.2 FREESTONE 2.2 LAVACA 2.2 SAN JACINTO 2.2
BEXAR 2.2 FRIG 2.1 LEE 2.2 SAN PATRICIO 2.1
BLANCO 3.1 GALVESTON 2.1 LEON 2.2 SAN SABA 3.2
BOSQUE 2.2 GILLESPIE 3.1 LLANO 3.1 SHELBY 3.2
BOWIE 3.2 GOLIAD 2.1 LIBERTY 2.2 SMITH 3.2
BRAZORIA 2.1 GONZALES 2.2 LIMESTONE 2.2 STARR 2.1
BROWN 3.2 GREGG 3.2 LIVE OAK 2.1 SOMMERVELL 3.2
BRAZOS 2.2 GRIMES 2.2 MADISON 2.2 TARRANT 3.2
BROOKS 2.1 GUADALUPE 2.2 MARION 3.2 TITUS 3.2
BURLESON 2.2 HAMILTON 3.2 MATAGORDA 2.1 TRAVIS 2.2
BURNET 3.1 HARDIN 2.2 MAVERICK 2.1 TRINITY 2.2
CALDWELL 2.2 HARRIS 2.2 MCLENNAN 2.2 TYLER 2.2
CALHOUN 2.1 HARRISON 3.2 MCMULLEN 2.1 UPSHUR 3.2
CAMERON 2.1 HAYS 2.2 MEDINA 2.2 UVALDE 2.2
CHAMBERS 2.2 HENDERSON 3.2 MILAM 2.2 VAL VERDE 2.2
CAMP 3.2 HIDALGO 2.1 MILLS 3.2 VAN ZANDT 3.2
CASS 3.2 HOOD 3.2 MONTGOMERY 2.2 VICTORIA 2.1
CHEROKEE 2.2 HOPKINS 3.2 MORRIS 3.2 WALKER 2.2
COLLIN 3.2 HILL 2.2 NACOGDOCHES 3.2 WALLER 2.2
COLORADO 2.2 HOUSTON 2.2 NAVARRO 3.2 WASHINGTON 2.2
COMAL 2.2 HUNT 3.2 NEWTON 2.2 WEBB 2.1
COMANCHE 3.2 JACKSON 2.1 NUECES 2.1 WHARTON 2.1
CORYELL 2.2 JASPER 2.2 ORANGE 2.2 WILLACY 2.1
DALLAS 3.2 JEFFERSON 2.2 PALO PINTO 3.2 WILLIAMSON 2.2
DELTA 3.2 JIM NOGG 2.1 PANOLA 3.2 WILSON 2.2
DENTON 3.2 JIM WELLS 2.1 PARKER 3.2 WOOD 3.2
DE WITT 2,1 JOHNSON 3.2 POLK 2.2 ZAPATA 2.1
DIMMIT 2.1 KARNES 2.1 RAINS 3.2 ZAVALA 2.1
*"''Amend Section N1102.1 Insulation and fenestration cr~eria. to read as follows:
1102.1 Insulation and fenestration criteria.The building thermal envelope shall meet the
requirements of Table N1102.1 based on the climate zone specified in Table N1101.2.
When compliance using Table 1102.1 is demonstrated with a ceiling R-value of R30 or less, no
more than 33% of the total projected ceiling area may be of cathedral type construction (ceiling
joist/roof rafter assembly) and the required insulationR-value may be reduced to a minimum of R22
insulation when the remaining ceiling area insulation is increased to R38.
*'`*Replace Table N1102.1 to read as follows:
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TABLE N1102.1
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENT (TEXAS
CLIMATE -
SUB
CLIMATE
ZONE MAX GLAZE
AREA TO
WALL AREA
RATIO
MAX
GLAZED
FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR
MAX
SKYLIGHT
U-FACTOR
AX GLAZED
FENESTRATION
SHGC
IN
CEILING
R-VALUE
MIN WOOD
FRAME WALL
R-VALUE °
MASS
WALL R-
VALUE
MIN
FLOOR
R-NACU
MIN
BASEMENT
WALL
R-VALUE
IN SLAB
R-VALUE &
DEPTH`
MIN
CRAWL SPACE
WALL
R-VALUE
15 0.75 0.75 0.358 19 13 6 19 0 0 5
21 20 0.70 0.75 0.38 30 13 6 19 0 0 5
25 0.65 0.75 0.35 30 13 6 19 0 0 5
30 0.54 0.75 0.35 38 13 6 19 0 0 5
15 0.65 0.75 0.38 30 13 6 19 5 0 6
20 0.65 0.75 0.38 38 13 6 19 6 0 6
2.2 25 0.54 0.75 0.35 38 13 6 19 8 0 10
30 0.46 0.75 0.35 38 16, 13 + 3.7e 6 19 8 0 10
15 0.65 0.65 0.40 30 13 6 19 5 0 6
20 0.55 0.65 0.40 38 13 6 19 5 0 6
3.1 25 0.54 0.65 0.35 38 13 6 19 8 0 10
30 0.46 0.65 0.35 38 16, 13 + 3.7e 7 19 8 0 10
15 0.60 0.65 0.40 30 13 6 19 6 0 7
20 0.54 0.65 0.40 38 13 6 19 6 0 7
3.2 25 0.51 0.65 0.40 38 16 13 + 3 7e 7 19 6 0 7
30 0.46 0.65 0.38 38 16 13 + 3 7e 7 19 6 0 7
15 0.51 0.65 0.40 30 13 6 19 7 0 8
20 0.45 0.65 0.40 38 13 6 19 7 0 9
3.3 25 0.40 0.65 0.40 38 16 13 + 3 7e 7 19 7 0 9
30 0.40 0.65 0.40 38 19 13 + 8 1e 9 19 7 0 9
15 0.45 0.60 NR 38 13 6 19 8 5, 2 ft 11
20 0.37 0.60 NR 38 13 6 19 8 6, 2 ft 13
3.4 25 0.37 0.60 NR 38 19, 13 + g.1e 9 19 8 6, 2 ft 13
30 0.37 0.60 NR 38 19 13 + 8 1 9 30 8 6, 2 ft 13
15 0.45 0.60 NR 38 13 8 19 8 5, 2 ft 11
20 0.37 0.60 NR 38 13 8 19 9 6, 2 ft 13
4 25 0.37 0.60 NR 38 19, 13 + g.1e 10 19 9 6, 2 ft 13
30 0.37 0.60 NR 38 19, 13 + g,1e 10 30 9 6, 2 ft 13
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. R-values are minimums. U-factors and SHGC are maximuns. R-19 shall be permitted to be compressed into a 2 x 6 cavity.
b. The fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights. The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration.
c. R-5 shall be added to the required slab edgeR-values for heated slabs.
d. The total R-value may be achieved with a combination of cavity insulation and insulating sheathing that covers 100% of the
exterior wall
e. The wall insulation may be the sum of the two values where the first value is the cavity insulation and the second value is
insulating sheathing. The combination of cavity insulation plus insulating sheathing may be used where structural sheathing
covers not more than 25% of the exteriorwall area and insulating sheathing is not required where structural sheathing is used. If
structural sheathing covers more than 25% of exteriorwall area then the wall insulation requirement may only be satisfied with the
single insulation value.
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'`*'`Rep/ace Table N1102.1.2 to read as follows:
TABLE N1102.1.2
EQUIVALENT U-FACTORSa
CLIMATE -
SUB CLIMAT
ZONE
MAX GLAZED
AREA TO WAL
AREA RATIO
MAX
GLAZED
FENESTRATION U
FACTOR
AX
SKYLIGHT
U-FACTOR
AX CEILING
U-FACTOR
AX WOOD
FRAME WALL
U-FACTOR
MAX MAS
WALL
U-FACTO
AX
FLOOR
U-FACTOR
MAX
BASEMENT
WALL
U-FACTOR MAX CRAW
SPACE
WALL
U-FACTOR
15 0.75 0.75 0.039 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.360 0.136
21 20 0.70 0.75 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.360 0.136
25 0.65 0.75 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.360 0.136
30 0.54 0.75 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.360 0.136
15 0.65 0.75 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.210 0.100
2 2 20 0.65 0.75 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.210 0.100
25 0.54 0.75 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.119 0.065
30 0.46 0.75 0.030 0.071 0.124 0.047 0.119 0.065
15 0.65 0.65 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.210 0.100
31 20 0.55 0.65 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.210 0.100
25 0.54 0.65 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.119 0.065
30 0.46 0.65 0.030 0.071 0.112 0.047 0.119 0.065
15 0.60 0.65 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.179 0.075
3 2 20 0.54 0.65 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.179 0.075
25 0.51 0.65 0.030 0.071 0.112 0.047 0.179 0.075
30 0.46 0.65 0.030 0.071 0.112 0.047 0.179 0.075
15 0.51 0.65 0.034 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.149 0.061
3
3 20 0.45 0.65 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.149 0.058
. 25 0.40 0.65 0.030 0.075 0.112 0.047 0.149 0.058
30 0.40 0.65 0.030 0.061 0.094 0.047 0.149 0.058
15 0.45 0.60 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.119 0.083
3
4 20 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.082 0.124 0.047 0.119 0.152
. 25 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.061 0.094 0.047 0.119 0.152
30 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.061 0.094 0.033 0.119 0.152
15 0.45 0.60 0.030 0.082 0.102 0.047 0.119 0.083
4 20 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.082 0.102 0.047 0.089 0.152
25 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.061 0.087 0.047 0.089 0.152
30 0.37 0.60 0.030 0.061 0.087 0.033 0.089 0.152
a. Nonfenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or an approval source.
"**Add Section N1102.2.11. Insulation installed in walls. to read as follow:
N1102.2.11. Insulation installed in walls. Insulation batts installed in walls shall be totally
surrounded by an enclosure on all sides consisting of framing lumber, gypsum, sheathing, wood
structural panel sheathing or other equivalent material approved by the building official.
**Amend Section N1102.3.2 Glazed fenestration SHGC. to read as follows:
N1102.3.2 Glazed fenestration SHGC. An area-weighted average of fenestration products more
than 50 percent glazed shall be permitted to satisfy the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
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requirements. In sub climate zones 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 the maximum area-weighted average
and the maximum SHGC shall not exceed 0.40.
**Amend Section N1102.3.3 Glazed fenestration exemption. to read as follows:
N1102.3.3 Glazed fenestration exemption. Up to 1 percent of glazed fenestration per dwelling unit
shall be permitted to be exempt from U-factor and SHGC requirements in Section 402.1.
**Amend Section N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom lEfactor. to read as follows:
N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom. New windows and doors separating the sunroom from
conditioned space shall meet the building thermal envelope requirements
**Amend Section N1102.3.6 Replacement fenestration, to read as follows:
N1102.3.6 Replacementfenestration. Where some orall of an existing fenestration unit is replaced
with a new fenestration product, including sash and glazing, the replacement fenestration unit shall
meet the applicable requirements forU-factor in Table N1102.3.7.
Exceptions:
Replacement skylights shall have a maximum U-factor for 0.60 when installed in all sub climate
zones except for 2.1.
For buildings constructed in conformance with an energy code as required by State of Texas
Senate Bill Number 5, 77t" Legislature, replacement fenestration units may comply with the
original construction documents or applicable U-factor in N1102.1.
***Add Section N1102.3.7 Prescriptive pathfor additions, to read as follows:
N1102.3.7 Prescriptive path for additions. As an alternative to demonstrating compliance,
additions with a conditioned floorarea less than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) to existing single-family
residential buildings and structures shall meet the prescriptive envelope component criteria in Table
N1102.3.7 for the sub climate zone applicable to the location. The U-factor of each individual
fenestration product (windows, doors and skylights) shall be used to calculate and area-weighted
average fenestration product U-factor for the addition, which shall not exceed the applicable listed
values in Table N1102.3.7. For additions, otherthan sunroom additions, the total area of fenestration
products shall not exceed 40 percent of the gross wall and roof area of the addition. The R-values for
opaque thermal envelope components shall be equal to or greaterthan the applicable listed values in
Table N1102.3.7.
Conditioned sunroom additions shall maintain thermal isolation; shall not be used as kitchens or
sleeping rooms.
In sub climate zones 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, the combined solar heat gain coefficient (the area
weighted average) of all glazed fenestration products used in additions and as replacement windows
in accordance with this section shall not exceed 0.40.
**Add Table N1102.3.7 PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE COMPONENT CRITERIA ADDITIONS TO AND
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR EXISTING DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS to
read as follows:
Table N1102.3.7
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PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE COMPONENT CRITERIA
ADDITIONS TO AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR EXISTING DETACHED
ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS'
MAXIMUM MINIMUM
SUB CLIMAT Basement wal Slab perimete
ZONES Fenestration Ceiling R-value Crawl space
U-factor R-value'' Wall R-value' Floor R-value R-value" wall R-value
2.1 0.75 R-26 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5
2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3. 0.50
and 3.4 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-8 R-0 R-10
4 0.50 R-38 R-13 R-21 R-10 R-0 R-19
a. "Ceiling R-value" shall be required for flat or inclined (cathedral) ceilings. Floors over outside air shall meet "Ceiling R-value"
requirements.
b. Basement wall insulation to be installed in accordance with Section N1102.2.6.
c. "Crawl space wall R-value" shall apply to unventilated crawl spaces only. Crawl space insulation shall be installed in accordance
with Section N1102.2.8.
d. Sunroom additions shall be required to have a maximum fenestration U-factor of 0.5. in all sub climate zones except sub climate
zone 2.1. In all sub climate zones, the minimum ceiling R-value for sunroom additions shall be R-19 and the minimum wall R-
value shall be R-13.
***Section M1305.1.3; add text to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided .. .
{bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall
be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or largerwhere such dimensions are
not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space,
provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code
official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable
of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed...{remainder unchanged}
**Section M1305.1.4.1; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly
supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending above the adjoining ground a
minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Appliances suspended from the floor shall havea clearance of not
less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground.
**Section M1305.1.4.3; add a sentence fo read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage.
**Section M1307.3.1; delete andreplace with the following:
M1307.3.1 Protection from impact. Where deemed necessary by the code official, appliances
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located in a garage or carport shall be protected from impact by automobiles
**Section M1502.3; delete and replace with the following
M1502.3 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as recommended
by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter of the appliance outlet and shall be a minimum
nominal size of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its
developed length nor at the point of termination.
**Section M1502.6; Delete and replace with the following:
M1502.6 Duct Length. Unless otherwise approved by the building official, the maximum length of a
clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or
roof termination with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length
of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524
mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction
of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
Exceptions:
Where large-radius 45-degree (0.8 rad) and 90-degree (1.6 rad) bends are installed ,
determination of the equivalent length of clothes dryer exhaust duct for each bend by
engineering calculation in accordance with the ASRAE Fundamentals Handbook shall be
permitted.
**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 througha solid door, weather-stripped in accordance
with the exterior door air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and
equipped with an approved self-closing device. Installation of direct-vent water heaters within an
enclosure is not required.
**Section G2404.11; Add new section to read as follows:
Gas risers. Unless previously approved by the code official, all risers connecting underground plastic
gas piping and tubing shall be anodeless per section G2414.6.1 of this code.
**Section G2407.10; change to read as follows:
G2407.10 (304.10) Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation
and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area through a
design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required to
provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known,
it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25-percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will
have 50-percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not smaller than '/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be
interlocked with the appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main
burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the main burner
from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start-up and to shut down the main burner if the
louvers close during operation.
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***Section 2407.11; change Exception 8 to read as follows:
G2407.11 (304.11) Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the
following:
1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 16 or of a material
having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity.
Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be
prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required
fireblock is removed.
2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of combustion air to
the appliances.
3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure.
4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both such
openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and lower combustion air
openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air.
5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.
6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the source of
combustion air.
7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or plastic piping
installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not be used to supply
combustion air.
Exception: Direct-vent gas-fired appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel-
burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowest side
of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from the adjoining grade
level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more stringent.
**Section G2408.3; delete.
***Section G2408.4; change to read as follows:
G2408.4 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be
supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending a minimum of 3 inches (76
mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining
grade.
**Section G2412.5; 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 G2413.3; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18 EDH).
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**Section G2415.5; change to read as follows:
Metallic tubing. Seamless aluminum alloy or steel tubing shall be permitted to be used with gases
not corrosive to such material.
**Section G2414.5.2; delete.
**Section G2415.9; change to read as follows:
G2415.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of
18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
**Section G2415.9.1; delete.
**Section G2417.1; 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 code 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 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer,
diaphragm gauge, orwith apressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or
indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. Spring gauges shall not
be allowed for this purpose unless specifically approved by the code official. The source of pressure
shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
'`*Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3 psig (20 kPa
gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping, fittings and valves shall be tested at a
pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer. For tests
requiring a pressure of 3 psig, gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diaphragm diameter of three
and one half inches (3'/i"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed
6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm
gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3'/"), a set hand, a
minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi.
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches
water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure
(52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6
kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa)
(7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and onehalf times the proposed maximum
working pressure.
*''Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
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G2417.4.2 Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code
Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying
gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test
duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than
thirty (30) minutes.
**Add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel
(CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support,
suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to
prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the
valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the
system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and
installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
**Section G2421.1; 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 M 1305.
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 G2439.5; add a sentence to read as follows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination.
**Section G2439.5.1; change to read as follows:
G2439.5.1 (614.6.1) Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not
exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends.
When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 1/2 feet (762
mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that
occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow.
Exception: When approved by the code official, and when the make and model of the clothes
dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer
are provided, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be
permitted to be in accordance with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. A 4 inch
by 6 inch sign red in color with white letters shall be permanently affixed to the structure in the
vicinity of the clothes dryer that states the following:
Warning: Dryer must be approved for vent length not to exceed 40 feet Total
Developed Length (TDL).
Duct Size: (Number)
Total Developed Length: (Number)
**Section G2445.2; change to read as follows:
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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 unt.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in
accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code
Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel
Gas Code Section 108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code.
**Section G2448.1.1; 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 arc! scald protection shall be in accordance with this code.
**Section P2609; add new section to read as follows:
SECTION P2609
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
P2609. Landscape Irrigation. Minimum Standards for Landscape Irrigation Systems. The
landscape irrigation rules promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and
contained in Chapter 344, Subchapters A, E and F, of the TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, as the
same may be from time to time amended, are hereby adopted by reference as the landscape
irrigation rules of the City.
"*Section P2717.3; change to read as follows:
P2717.3 Sink, dishwasher and food grinder.
The combined discharge from a sink, dishwasher, and waste grinder is permitted to discharge
through a single 1.5 inch (38 mm) trap. The discharge pipe from the dishwasher shall be increased to
a minimum of 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter and shall connect with a wye fitting between the
discharge of the food-waste grinder and the trap inlet or to the head of the food grinder. The
dishwasher waste line shall rise and be securely fastened to the underside of the counter before
connecting to the sink tail piece or food grinder; or it shall discharge to the drainage system through
by an approved air gap fitting.
**Section P2709.1; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1
**Section P2801.6; add an exception as follows:
Exception:
Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters that are listed as flammable
vapor resistant and for installation without elevation.
***Section P2902.4.3; changed 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, apressure-type vacuum breaker , a double-check assembly or a
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reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water
supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
Irrigation systems must meet P2609 of this code.
**Tab/e P2904.4.1 & P2904.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing".
**Sections P2904.5.1 and P2904.14; delete reference to "PB" plastic pipe.
**Section P3005.2.6; changed to read as follows:
P3005.2.6 Upper terminal. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper
terminal.
Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal dran less than five (5) feet (1524
mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
***Section P3111; delete.
***Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following:
P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above
the floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the
drainboard height and then returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain
immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to
the horizontal drain through awye-branch fitting and shall, in addition, be provided with a foot
vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of awye-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 and shall be provided its own clean out. Drainage fittings shall be
used on all parts of the vent below the floor level and a minimum slope ofone-quarter (1/4)
inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be maintained. The return bend used under
the drainboard shall be a one (1) piece fitting or anassembly of aforty-five (45) degree (0.79
radius), a ninety (90) degree (1.6 radius) and aforty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in
the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island sink
drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no otherfixtures. An accessible cleanout shall
be installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
**Chapters 33 through 42; delete. Replace with the electrical code as adopted.
**2006 IRC Appendix H, change section AH106.1 to readas follows:
AH 106.1 General. A patio cover as defined in this section shall be permitted to be supported on a
slab on grade without footings, provided the slab conforms to the provisions of Section R506 of this
code, is not less than 3.5 inches (89 mm) thick, and the columns do not support live and dead loads
in excess of 750 pounds (3.34 kN) per column.
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INVOICE Preview
Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
400 W. 7TH STREET Invoice Number: 303010371
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817) 390 -7761 Invoice Date: 2/15/2009
Federal Tax ID 26- 2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 2/28/2009
Bill To:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS /SE PO Number:
PO BOX 820609 Order Number: 30301037
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182- Sales Rep: 073
Description: CITY OF NORTH RI
Attn CITY OF NORTH 1 Publication Dates: 2/12/2009 - 2/15/2009
RICHLAND HILLS
Descril ORDINANCE NO. Location Col Depth Linage MU Rate Amount
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North Richland Hills
Code of Ordinances,
amending require-
ments applicable to
P ermits, requiring as
Sales Disc( uilt grading per- ($8.50)
nnits, amending re-
quirements for cer-
tificates of occu-
Misc Fee panty, contractor
re gy istration estab- $5.00
IlShing excavation,
grading and fill reg-
ulations, adding
paving standard re-
quirements for pri-
vate streets, adopt -
ing the 2006 Inter- Net Amount' $60.54
national Residential
Code as amended by
the recommended
amendments of the
North Central Texas
Council of Govern-
ments and City
Technical Code
Committee together
with State mandat-
ed Landscape Irri-
R a t ion Rules as the
Residential Code of
the City of North
Richland Hills; pro-
viding for severabil-
ity; establishing a
penalty; authorizing
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tablishing an effec-
County o' tive date.
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Remit To: Star - Telegram Customer ID: CIT13
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FORT WORTH, TX 76101 -2051 Invoice Number: 303010371
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