HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3339 ORDINANCE NO. 3339
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AS AMENDED AS THE FUEL
GAS CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING
OTHER PROVISIONS OF SUCH CHAPTER 98; AMENDING
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE; REPEALING OBSOLETE AND
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to adopt the 2012 Fuel Gas
Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas
Council of Governments and other amendments proposed by staff in order
to better provide for the safety of its residents; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: THAT Section 98-284 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 98-284. International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, as adopted by the International Code
Council, Inc., in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials, a
copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary, as amended by the
recommended amendments of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as
modified by the city technical code committee, a copy of which is also on file in the
office of the city secretary, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the fuel
gas code of the city, the same as though such code were copied at length herein."
Section 2: THAT Section 98-285 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
"The recommended amendments to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code for the North
Central Texas Council of Governments region are as follows:
** 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:
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102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions
of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards,
each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the
amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean
the Electrical Code as adopted.
**Section 304.10; change to read as follows:
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 1/4 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.
**Section 304.11; change #8 to read as follows:
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 6 of the
International Mechanical Code 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.
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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 ground level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever
is more restrictive.
**Section 305.5; delete the section.
***Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided . . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged) . . . side of the appliance. The clear access
opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762
mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the
largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by
the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the
following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code
official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
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1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required
opening.
2. Where the passageway is not less than ...(bulk of section to read the same).
**Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where
equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the
roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm)
above grade to access, an a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be
provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer
than 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the
equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall . . . (bulk of section
to read the same). . . on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33-percent slope). ... (bulk of section to read the same).
**Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components
that require service are installed on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in
12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at
such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more
than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the
appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which
access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less
than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The
guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere and
shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International
Building Code.
**Section 306; add Section 306.7with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as
follows:
306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger when approved by the code
official) is capable of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is
installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level
and may be reached with a portable ladder.
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306.7.1. Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform
is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main
level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section
306.3.1.
**Section 310.1.1; Modify section as follows:
310.1.1 CSST. All corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall have enhanced
lightening protection properties and have a minimum stainless steel wall thickness of
.010 inches. All CSST shall have an outer conductive jacket and/or a wire mesh layer
that is electronically continuous and designed to provide lightening resistance. CSST
that does not provide lightening resistance shall be prohibited. Where required,
corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping systems shall be bonded to the
electrical service grounding electrode system. {Remainder of section unchanged).
**Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
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 402.3; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2"
(18 EHD).
**Section 404.12; change to read as follows:
404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) top of pipe below grade.
**Section 404.12.1; change to read as follows:
404.12.1 Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or
other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches (203 mm) top of pipe below
finished grade, provided that such installation is approved and is installed in locations
not susceptible to physical damage.
**Section 406.1; change to read as follows:
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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 406.1.1 through 406.1.5 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 406.4; change to read as follows:
406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a
monometer or with a pressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period.
The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
**Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20
kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be
tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a
manometer or slope gauge. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges
shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 W'), 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 W),
a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to
exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of
fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200
inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less
than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure
that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be
not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
**Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows:
406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to
the Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping,
and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column
pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to
the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (Delete remainder of
section.)
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**Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination
fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength
and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration
but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be
installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's
piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed
and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
**Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section 306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator
is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
**Section 621.2; add exception as follows:
621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the
sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling
units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when
approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as
described in Section 108.7.
**Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows:
624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to
access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with
the International Plumbing Code."
Section 3: All conflicting provisions of other ordinances are repealed, but only to the
extent of such conflict. Such ordinances are hereby saved to the extent
they lawfully establish violations occurring prior to the enactment of this
ordinance. 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 or otherwise
invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases,
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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 4: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof
fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a
separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 5: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance
as provided by law.
Section 6: This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 27th day of October, 2014.
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CITY OF ' •RTH RIND HILLS
BY: . ,i/,�1.
Oscar Trek o, ayor
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George A. Staples, ity Attorney
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INVOICE
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808 Throclanorton St. Invoice Number: 332115071
FORT WORTH,TX 76102 Invoice Date: 11/11/2014
(817)390-7761
IFederal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days
1 Due Date: 11/30/2014
Bill To:. PO Number:
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS/SE y
Order Number: 33211507
PO BOX 820609
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76182- Sales Rep: 073
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the City of North Richland.Hills;
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I Chapter 98;amending Appendix A i
1 fee schedule;repealing obsolete and
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severability;establishing a penalty; Net Amount: ' $59.20
1 authorizing publication and estabb-
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Any person, firm or corporation
violating any provision of this '
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a misdemeanor and upon final
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day.of October,2014.
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County of Tarrant George Staples a City Attorney
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