HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3607 ORDINANCE NO. 3607
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING THE 2018
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED AS THE
COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS; AMENDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF SUCH CHAPTER 98;
AMENDING APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas ("the City") is a home rule city acting
under its power adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5
of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code;
and
WHEREAS, the International Building Codes are developed by construction industry
professionals and adopted around the world as model codes based on the
best, most recent building science; and
WHEREAS, updates to the building codes are meant to track with changes in building
industry standards, practices, innovations, and technologies; and
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council desires to adopt the 2018 International
Building Code with amendments recommended by the North Central Texas
Council of Governments and other local amendments in order to better
provide for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, businesses and
their property, as well as all occupants and users of buildings and structures
within the community; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of North Richland Hills to update its building codes
every six years; and
WHEREAS, updated codes benefit North Richland Hills citizens by establishing
consistency of code adoptions with other local jurisdictions; ensure the best
rating possible by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO); and
contribute to the city's good standing in FEMA's Community Rating System
(CRS) which enables discounted flood insurance rates for our residents;
and
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills Construction Code Appeals Board acting in its
capacity as the Construction Advisory Board on August 15, 2019, reviewed
and unanimously recommended the adoption of the 2018 International
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Building Code with the amendments recommended by the North Central
Texas Council of Governments and other local amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds the recitals above to be true and correct,
and such recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if written
herein.
SECTION 2: THAT, Section 98-42(b) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
(b) The board shall serve as an appeals board as contemplated by the
building, electrical, plumbing, residential, mechanical, fire, fuel gas, energy,
swimming pool & spa, and existing buildings codes adopted by the city. To
the extent that such codes contemplate different terms of office or
qualifications of members, this section shall prevail.
SECTION 3: THAT, Section 98-43(a) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances
be amended to read as follows:
(a) Any person may appeal an interpretation of the substantive provisions
of building, electrical, plumbing, residential, mechanical, fire, fuel gas,
energy, swimming pool & spa, and existing buildings codes, or the
disapproval or refusal of any permit thereunder to the extent provided in
such codes, by filing a written notice with the official who made the
interpretation or who refused or disapproved such permit. Such notice
shall be filed within ten days after any interpretation is made or permit
refused or disapproved.
SECTION 4: THAT, Sec. 98-63(3) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinance be
amended to read as follows:
(3) Every commercial building permit and multi-family building permit shall
pay a nonrefundable plan review fee which shall be 65 percent of the
building permit fee. This fee is due prior to issuance of the permit.
SECTION 5: THAT, Section 98-92(c) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances
be amended to read as follows:
(c) All commercial and multifamily building permits shall be assessed a
plan review fee in addition to the building permit fee. The plan review fee
shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee unless otherwise specifically
stated.
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SECTION 6: THAT Section 98-143 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 98-143 2018 International Building Code Adopted.
The International Building Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as herein
amended, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the Building Code of the
City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such Code and amendments were copied
at length herein.
SECTION 7: THAT Section 98-144 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 98-144 Amendments to the 2018 International Building Code
**Section 101.1, change to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of North
Richland Hills, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
**Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8
and referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extend 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; change to read as follows:
101.4.8 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.
**Section 102.6; change to read as follows:
102.6 Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of the code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this code, Article X of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances
(substandard building regulations), the International Existing Building Code, the
International Fire Code, as applicable, or as is deemed necessary by the building official
for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
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**Section 103 & 103.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 103
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Inspection Department of North
Richland Hills is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
chief building official. The Building Inspection Department of North Richland Hills shall
also mean the Department of Building Safety when referred to in this code.
**Section 103.3;Add last sentence to read as follows:
For the maintenance of existing properties, see also Article X of Chapter 98 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances.
**Section 104.6; replace section to read as follows:
104.6 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that
there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation
of this code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the
building official or his designee is authorized to enter the structure or premises at
reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that
if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant
and entry requested. If entry is refused by the occupant, the building official shall have
recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. If such structure or premises
be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner
or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry.
If entry is refused by the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure
or premises, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to
secure entry.
**Section 104.10.1; modify the first paragraph of section 104.10.1 as follows:
104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any
provision required in flood hazard areas as established by Chapter 102 of the North
Richland Hills Code of Ordinances {remainder of section unchanged}.
** Section 105.1; add second paragraph to read as follows:
Alterations shall include remodeling projects that require the addition or
replacement of walls, wallboard, roofing, roof decking, and floor or ceiling decking.
**Section 105.2;modify items#1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and add items#14 & 15: change to read
to read as follows:
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1. One-story detached accessory structures of 1 &2 family dwellings and townhomes
used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided it is located
at least 3 feet from the primary structure, the floor area does not exceed 144
square feet, and complies with Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances.
2. Replacement of up to four 8 foot sections of fence no taller than eight-feet in height.
All other fences shall require a permit.
4. 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 higher wall at any point. Any retaining wall (or
succession of retaining walls) 3 feet or taller must be designed by an engineer
licensed to practice in the State of Texas.
6. Sidewalks and other flatwork less than 200 square feet in area not located within
the public right-of-way or more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade, less than 6
feet from a property line, not over any basement or story below, and are not part
of an accessible route. Driveways and drive approaches shall require a permit.
10. (Deleted)
14. 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 shingles or
other approved roofing material, but does not include decking material, lathing
boards or sheathing boards. The building official is authorized to revoke this
exception at his/her discretion, provided it is applied uniformly to all contractors
engaging in roofing or re-roofing; in which case a building permit and contractor
registration is required prior to commencement of roofing repair/replacement
activities.
15. Freestanding satellite dishes not exceeding one meter in diameter that do not
exceed 12 feet in height.
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 105.7; change to read as follows:
105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the
work until the completion of the project. A permit card which has been issued by the
p
department of building inspection shall also be kept on the site in a prominent location
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and remain visible to the building official and/or his designee until the completion of the
project.
**Section 107.4.1; add section to read as follows:
107.6 Final as-built grading surveys. A final "as-built" grading & drainage survey must
be provided 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 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 109;add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Re-inspection Fee.A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged
when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted;
3. City approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector;
4. The building is locked or work otherwise not available or accessible for inspection
when called;
5. The job site is red-tagged two or more times for the same item(s), or for other items
clearly known to the contractor from previous projects within North Richland Hills;
6. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection.
Any re-inspection fee assessed shall be paid before additional inspections are made on
that job site.
**Section 109; add Section 109.8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made
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before a permit may be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. 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 $500.00 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 building owner doing all 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 article.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the
required inspection in violation of Section 110 shall be assessed the maximum re-
inspection fee as established by the city fee schedule and the work uncovered to the
satisfaction of the building official for inspection. Any work covered or concealed without
inspection shall be considered to constitute an unsafe structure and subject to the
corrective provisions of section 116. Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist
every day until the work is inspected and approved as being in compliance with this code.
Inspections will not be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with
this code.
**Section 110.3.12 Add section to read as follows:
110.3.12 Storm Water Pollution Inspection. Whenever earth has been disturbed during
the course of construction, every inspection mentioned in section 110.3.1 through
110.3.11 shall also include a storm water pollution control inspection in accordance with
section 1803.3.1. Construction sites failing to provide and/or maintain adequate storm
water pollution controls may be disapproved regardless of the status of the primary
inspection and are subject to reinspection fees for non-compliance.
**Section 110.4; change section to read as follows:
110.4 Inspection Agencies. At the discretion of the building official, reports from
approved inspection agencies may be accepted with prior written approval. Inspection
agencies must satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
**Section 110.6.1;add section to read as follows:
110.6.1 Covered or concealed work.Any work covered or concealed without inspection
shall be considered to constitute an unsafe structure and subject to the corrective
provisions of section 116. Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist every day
until the work is inspected and approved as being in compliance with this code.
Inspections will not be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with
this code and all investigative/reinspection fees are paid.
**Section 111; change entire section to read as follows:
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111.1 Use and occupancy. Except for one and two family dwellings and their accessory
buildings which are subject to the International Residential Code, no building or structure
within the city shall be used; subjected to change in occupancy classification, use or
character of use; occupied or reoccupied unless the building official has issued a
certificate of occupancy. In the event that any building or structure is leased or subleased
in separate lease-units, each lease-unit must have a certificate of occupancy issued to
such separate lease-unit.A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained each time a building
or lease space changes tenants, business name, and/or ownership. The certificate of
occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall remain
visible at all times the building is occupied. No utility service shall be supplied to any
building or separate lease unit until the building official has notified the supplier in writing
after review, inspection, and approving the certificate of occupancy applicant. Issuance
of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Exceptions:
1. The building official may release utility services for a temporary period of
time upon written request by the applicant for the purposes of cleaning and
showing prospective rental properties.
2. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits
under Section 105.2
111.1.1 Responsible party. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any portion of
this section by using or occupying a building or structure without obtaining a certificate of
occupancy shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Both the tenant and the landlord shall be
deemed guilty of violation in the event of use or occupancy of leased premises without a
certificate of occupancy.
111.1.2 Authority to remove utilities. In order to further compliance with this section,
the building official may order that no utility, including water and/or electrical, be provided
to the building, or portion thereof, which is occupied or used without a valid certificate of
occupancy. In the event that a leased portion of any building is in violation of the
ordinance, the utility 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 lease portion of the building which is in violation of the ordinance is separately
metered, then the building official's order to stop utilities shall apply only to that meter
which controls the service(s) provided to the portion of the building in violation of this
section. The utility department(s) shall give full force and effect to the order of the building
official.
**Section 111.2;Amend section 111.2 to read as follows:
[A] 111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure
and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by
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the department of building safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy
that contains the following:
1. The permit number
2. The name and address of the occupant or structure.
3. The name and address of the building owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is
issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected
for compliance with the requirements of the code for the occupancy and
division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is
classified.
6. The name of the building official.
7. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.
8. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
9. The design occupant load.
10. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system
is required.
11. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
**Section 111.3;Amend section 111.3 to read as follows:
111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary
certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit,
provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied,safely and all sanitary and life-
safety requirements are installed and completed. The building official shall set a time
period not to exceed 60 days in which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. The
fire marshal or his designee shall also approve all temporary occupancies.
**Section 111.4;Amend section 111.4 to read as follows:
111.4 Revocation. The building official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a
certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever
the certificate is issued 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, regulation, or law, or any provisions of the building, zoning, and health codes
adopted by the City of North Richland Hills. The building official is also authorized to, in
writing, to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy when it is determined that a
building is used or occupied for activities that are not in compliance with Chapter118 of
the City Code of Ordinances or used to house activities that are in violation of other local,
state, and/or federal laws.
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Section 113; Delete entire section and replace as follows:
SECTION 113
BOARD OF APPEALS
113.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of
the code official to the North Richland Hills Construction Board of Appeals per Sections
98-42, 98-43, and 98-185(f) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. The
application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the
rules adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code
do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
Construction Board of Appeals is not authorized to waive specific requirements of this
code.
**Section 114;Modify sections 114.1, 114.2, and 114.3, to read as follows:
SECTION 114 -VIOLATIONS
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy
or maintain any building, structure or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done
in violation of this code.
114.1.1 Unsafe buildings. Failure to correct an unsafe building as provided for in
Sections 110.6.1 or 116, shall constitute a violation of this code.
114.1.2 Occupancy violations. Whenever any site, building, structure or equipment
therein regulated by this code or any other code is being used contrary to the provisions
of this code or any other code, the building official may order such use discontinued and
the structure, or portion thereof, vacated by notice served on any person causing such
use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by
the building official after receipt of such notice to make the site, building, structure, or
portion thereof, or equipment comply with the requirements of this code.
114.1.3 Failure to comply with notice. Failure to comply with a notice shall be
considered a violation of this code.
114.2 Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation
or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension,
repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of
the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or
condition and the abatement of the violation. Citations for violations of this code may be
issued without requiring the issuance of a notice. When a notice is issued, it is not
necessary to reissue a notice prior to issuance of any further citations for the same
violation.
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114.3 Prosecution of violation. A notice of violation issued or served as provided by this
code shall be complied with by the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible
for the condition or violation to which the notice of violation pertains.
If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to
request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings
at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation or to require removal or
termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this
code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto.
**Section 116; Replace section 116.1 to read as follows:
SECTION 116 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR EQUIPMENT
116.1 Unsafe buildings. All buildings, structures or equipment regulated by this code
that are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or that constitute a fire
hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section,
unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public
welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard,
disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use.
Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or
structural members that are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and that are
in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads that are specified
in this code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages.
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public
nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this code or such alternate procedures as
may have been or as may be adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building
official, or other employee or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing
body, may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the
violation. This may include ordering the disconnection of water and/or electrical utilities.
A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe. Materials
used to secure a structure, which deteriorate or increase in susceptibility to fire hazard
over time, shall be replaced or treated to eliminate the increase of the hazard.
Any work covered or concealed without inspection shall be considered to constitute an
unsafe structure. Such consideration as an unsafe structure shall exist every day until the
work is inspected and approved as being in compliance with this code. Inspections will
not be performed until a valid active permit is obtained in accordance with this code.
116.1.2 Dangerous Demolition. The Building Official may order the cessation of the
wrecking or demolition of any building or structure within the City when the same is being
accomplished in a reckless or careless manner or in such a manner so as to endanger
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life and property. When such work has been ordered stopped by the Building Official,
same shall not be resumed until said official is satisfied that adequate precautions have
been or will be taken for protection for life and property. To continue such work without
the expressed approval of the Building Official shall constitute a violation of this
ordinance, and each day that such work continues shall constitute a separate offense.
**Section 202; add/replace definitions as follows:
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical,
dental, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care to patients on a less than 24-hour
basis to individuals who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services
provided. This includes, but is not limited to, out-patient surgery centers, dental clinics
providing sedation treatments using medications and/or nitrous oxide, dialysis centers,
colonic centers, plastic surgery centers, psychiatric centers, and similar occupancies that
use anesthesia, gas, medications, or other medical treatments which may render patients
temporarily incapable of taking action for self-preservation without the assistance of
others.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-
hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised
residential environment which provides personal care services. The occupants are
capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff.
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... {Balance remains unchanged}
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the use of a building or a portion of a building
which results in one or more of the following:
1. A change of occupancy classification as described in Chapter 3 of this code.
2. A change from one group to another group within an occupancy classification
as described in Chapter 3 of this code.
3. Any change in use within a group for which there is a change in application of
the requirements of this code.
The definition shall also apply to usage of the surrounding site and access to and from
the building, structure or site, as necessary to achieve the purpose of this code, and to
obtain compliance with other codes and ordinances of this jurisdiction. No building or
lease space shall be allowed to change use types without meeting all the requirements
of this code
ELECTRICAL CODE. Electrical Code shall mean NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code,
as adopted by this jurisdiction. For the purpose of this code, all references to NFPA 70
and/or the ICC Electrical Code shall be assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined
herein.
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ENERGY CODE. Energy Code shall mean the International Energy Code as adopted by
this jurisdiction.
FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor area enclosed and bounded by fire walls, fire barriers,
exterior walls or horizontal assemblies of a building. Areas of the building not provided
with surrounding walls shall be included in the fire area if such areas are included within
the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. For purposes of determining automatic
sprinkler systems required in Chapter 9, a fire area shall be determined by the aggregate
floor area enclosed and bounded by the exterior walls of a building and/or the horizontal
projection of the roof.
FIRE PREVENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code, shall
mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this jurisdiction.
FUEL GAS CODE. Fuel Gas code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as
adopted by this jurisdiction.
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.
MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Code
as adopted by this jurisdiction.
OCCUPIABLE SPACE. A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy in
which individuals congregate for amusement, educational or similar purposes or in which
occupants are engaged at labor, and which is equipped with means of egress and light
and ventilation facilities meeting the requirements of this code. Any space that could be
assumed to be occupiable shall not be exempt to the requirements of this code by
designing the space without means of egress, light or ventilation.
PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plumbing Code in
conjunction with the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction.
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.
RESIDENTIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings as adopted by this jurisdiction.
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.
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**Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly
purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate
occupancy except when applying the assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11.
**Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations without sleeping areas (fire stations with sleeping areas shall be
considered a B/R-2 mixed occupancy)
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
**Section 307.1.1, item #4 and #7; changed to read as follows:
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.
7. Refrigeration systems where the chemicals involved are in the piping, connected
tanks, or overflow tanks directly connected as part of the operational system. Extra
storage tanks, not directly connected as part of the operational system, are not
considered part of the refrigeration system.
** Section 308.2; add use.under I-1 as follows:
State of Texas, Type A Assisted Living
** Section 308.3; add two (2) uses under 1-2 as follows:
State of Texas, Type B Assisted Living
State of Texas, Special Care Facility
** Section 311.4; add new section to read as follows:
311.4 Building characteristics. All S-2 occupancies shall meet the same requirements
as S-1 occupancies found in Tables 504.4, Table 506.2, Table 602, Table 706.4, Table
707.3.10, Section 903.2.9 and Section 903.2.9.1.
** Section 403.1, exception #3: changed to read as follows:
3. The open air portion of a building containing a Group A-5 occupancy in
accordance with Section 303.6; however, this exception does not apply to
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accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants, stores,
storage rooms, and similarly enclosed areas.
** Section 403.2.1, delete 403.2.1 & 403.2.1.1.
**Section 403.3, exception #2; delete.
**Section 403.3.2; change to read as follows:
403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than 120 feet
(36.5 m) in building height {Balance remains unchanged}.
**Section 404.5; delete exception.
**Section 406.3.3.1; Carport separation; add sentence to read as follows:
A 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 406.4.2; change to read as follows:
406.4.2 Vehicle barriers. Vehicles barriers not less than 2 feet 9 inches (835 mm) in
height shall be provided at all public parking garages and public parking lots where the
vertical distance from the parking surface or drive lane to the ground or surface directly
below is greater than 1 foot (305 mm). Vehicle barriers shall comply with the loading
requirements of Section 1607.8.3.
**Section 406.8; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
This occupancy shall 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 422; replace sec. 422.1 to read as follows:
Section 422.1 Ambulatory Care Facilities
422.1 Ambulatory Care Facilities. Occupancies classified as ambulatory care facilities
where the potential for four or more care recipients who may be rendered incapable of
self-preservation at any time shall comply with the provisions of Sections 422.1 through
422.7 and other applicable provisions of this code. Ambulatory health care facilities
include, but are not limited to, out-patient surgery centers, dental clinics providing
sedation treatments using medications and/or nitrous oxide, dialysis centers, plastic
surgery centers and similar occupancies, that use anesthesia, gas, drugs, or other
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medical treatments which may render patients temporarily incapable of taking action for
self-preservation without the assistance of others.
**Section 503.1; Modify last sentence to read as follows:
503.1 General. {Main body of section to remain unchanged)...Except when determining
automatic sprinkler system requirements of Section 903.2, for purposes of determining
are limitations, height limitations and type of construction, each portion of a building
separated by one or more fire walls complying with Section 706 shall be considered to be
a separate building.
**Section 503.2 and 503.3; added to read as follows:
503.2 Yards. When yards are provided for determination of exterior wall rating, exterior
opening protection or increase in allowable area calculations, under this code or any
previous code, they shall be maintained clear and unobstructed in accordance with their
original approval, unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code.
503.3 Fire protection systems. Any existing fire extinguishing system or fire alarm
system, whether installed voluntarily or as a requirement of any previous code, shall be
maintained and kept operational as required in the Fire Code. Such systems shall not be
removed unless permitted to be removed or reduced by this code and the Fire Code.
** Table 506.2; modify footnote i to read as follow:
i. The maximum allowable area for a single-story non-sprinkled Group U greenhouse
is permitted to be 6,000 square feet.
**Section 506.3.1; add sentence to read as follows:
506.3.1 Minimum percentage of perimeter. {Existing text to remain}
In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a
minimum 10-foot wide pathway meeting fire department access from the street or
approved fire lane shall be provided.
**Section 507.3; delete entire section
**Section 507.4; modify as follows
507.4 Sprinklered, one story buildings. The area of single story Group A-4, B, F, M or
S building of other than Type V construction, shall not be limited where the building is
provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1 and is...{remainder of section unchanged}
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**Section 507.5; modify as follows
507.5 Two-story buildings. The area of a Group B, F, M or S building not more than
two stories above grade plane of other than Type V or Type Ill construction, shall not be
limited where the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and is...{remainder of section unchanged}
**Section 508.3.2; add additional paragraph to read as follows:
When using this option the most restrictive requirement of all the non-separated
occupancy types shall apply:
i. The occupancy with the most restrictive height, area and permitted
increases shall apply to all occupancies.
ii. When fire protection systems are required by the most restrictive
occupancy, it shall apply to all occupancies.
iii. The occupancy with the most restrictive exit provisions shall apply to all
occupancies.
iv. The occupancy with the most restrictive construction type, fire wall rating,
fire barrier rating, fire partition rating, etc. shall apply to all occupancies.
v. Most restrictive is applicable on an item by item basis. One (1) occupancy
may be most restrictive for sprinklers, while another occupancy is most
restrictive for area and height, while another occupancy is most restrictive
for exits.
**Table 601; replace Table 601 as follows:
TABLE 601
FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS(HOURS)
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV TYPE V
BUILDING ELEMENT
A B AB AB HT A B
Primary structural frames(see Section 202) 3a,b 2a,b ib 0 1b 0 HT 1b 0
Bearing walls
Exteriors f includes structural framing at or near exteriors wall in Type III 3 2 1 0 2 2 2 1 0
Interior 3a 2a 1 0 1 0 1/HT 1 0
Nonbearing walls and partitions See Table 602
Exterior
Nonbearing walls and partitions See
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Interior° Section 2304.11.2
Floor construction and associated secondary members 2 2 1 0 1 0 HT 1 0
(see Section 202)
Roof construction and associated secondary members 11j2b 1b.c 1b.c oc ib.c 0 HT lac 0
(see Section 202)
For SI:1 foot 304.8 mm
a.Roof supports:pre-resistance.ratings of pranaty structural frame and bearirg wars are emitted to be reduced by 1 hourwhere suppling a roof only,
b.Except in Group F-1,H.M and S-1 occupancies,fire protection of strictural members in roof con strudon shall not be required,including protection of primary stumrrat
frame members,roof framing and decking where every part of the roof constructions 20 feel or more above any floor imrrediatey below.pre-retardant-treated wood
members strut be alrmed to be used for such unprotected members.
c.In all occupancies,heavy timber complying with Section 2304.11 shall be allowed where a 1-how or less fire-resistance rating is required.
d.Not less than the fire-resistarce rating required by other sections of this code.
p Nra lr_ccthan the lire.-resistartss rating based nn fee aeparatinn rrictanrrr.(are TsMe find)
f.Not less than the fire-resistance rating as referenced in Section 704.10.
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**Section 602.1.1; add sentence to read as follows:
602.1.1 Minimum Requirements. {Existing text to remain unchanged).
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.
**Section 705.5 Replace section to read as follows:
705.5 Fire-resistance ratings. Exterior walls shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance
with Tables 601 and 602 and this section. Fire-resistance ratings of all exterior walls
required to be fire rated shall be rated for exposure to fire from both sides.
**Section 706.1; add second paragraph to read as follows:
Required fire walls shall be installed at the time of new construction and shall not wait for
tenant layout locations.
**Section 706.1.1 Party walls; delete exception #2.
**Section 708.4.2; change exception #1 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 712.1.9, change item 5 to read as follows:
4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I, R and H occupancies.
**Section 718.3; change sentence to read as follows:
718.3 Draftstopping in floors. {Body of text unchanged}
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
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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:
718.4 Draftstopping in attics. {Body of text unchanged}
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction,
sprinkler protection is provided in the attic space.
**Section 901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing; add section to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must utilize a licensed fire
protection contractor to test and certify standpipe systems. In addition to the testing and
maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 applying to standpipe systems, the following
additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall
be 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 contractor 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. There is no required pressure criteria
at the outlet. Verify that check valves function properly and that there are no closed
control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA 25.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall install
such caps for all FDC's. Contact the Fire Marshal for additional information.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, the contractor shall place a blue tag
(as per"Texas Administrative Code, Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department
of Insurance, Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules,
28 TAC § 34.720. Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag") at the
bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. An example of this tag is located at
the end of this SOP. 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.
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6. The contractor shall follow the procedures as required by "Texas Administrative
Code, Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department of Insurance, Chapter 34.
State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC" with regard to
Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including
the required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (Fire Marshal).
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and
contractor, as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not
be conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night
time freezing conditions.
9. Contact the Fire Marshal for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and
III standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this fire
fighting 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 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems
complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler protection
where recognized by the applicable standard, or as approved by the fire code official.
** Section 903.1.2; change to read as follows:
903.1.2 Residential systems. Unless specifically allowed by this code, residential
sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R shall not be
recognized for the purposes of exceptions or reductions, commonly referred to as "trade-
offs," permitted by other requirements of this code.
All residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R must include attic
sprinkler protection.
**Section 903.2; add paragraph to read as follows and delete the exception:
Automatic Sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine
spaces, and elevator hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers would not
necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances. Storage shall not be
allowed within the elevator machine room. Signage shall be provided at the entry doors
to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY — NO STORAGE
ALLOWED."
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**Section 903.2.2; modify item #1 to read as follows:
1. When the ambulatory care facility has the capacity to render four or more care
recipients incapable of self-preservation (including but not limited to dentist
offices with four or more patient chairs).
** Section 903.2.8; replace to read as follows:
903.2.8 GroupR. An automatic sprinkler system installed in ac
cordance with Section
Y
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception:
2. One and two-family dwellings regulated by the IRC and which have been
preempted from sprinkler requirements by state statute.
**Section 903.2.9.1; replace section to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406, as shown:
1. Buildings, including basements, containing a repair garage with a fire area exceeding
5,000 square feet.
2. Buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles parked in the basement.
**Section 903.2.9.3; change to read as follows:
903.2.9.3. Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self-service storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a
one-hour fire barrier wall installed between every storage compartment.
**Section 903.2.11;change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8 and 903.2.11.9.
as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with
Section 1510 of the International Building Code that is located 35 feet or more above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International
Building Code having no other occupancies above the subject garage.
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903.2.11.7 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see IFC Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying
rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all buildings with a building area 6,000 sq. ft. or greater and in all existing
buildings that are enlarged to be 6,000 sq. ft. or greater. For the purpose of this provision,
fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International
Building Code.
**Section 903.3.1.1.1; replace section 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 . . . {bulk of
section unchanged} . . . because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or
contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious
life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility,
separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or
roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where
such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements' under any
circumstances.
**Section 903.3.1.2.3; delete sections and replace as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attached Garages and Attics. Sprinkler protection is required
in attached garages, and in the following attic spaces:
1. {Remainder Unchanged}
2. {Remainder Unchanged}
3. Attic spaces of buildings that are two or more stories in height above grade plane
or above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
4. Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have
sprinklers shall comply with the following: {Remainder Unchanged}
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**Section 903.3.1.3; replace section as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in
one- and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; and R-4 Condition 1; and townhouses shall be
permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with
state law.
When automatic sprinkler systems are omitted from one and two-family dwellings in
accordance with state law, the builder shall file with the county a notarized affidavit
indicating that they have chosen to defer to Section 1301.551 of the Texas Occupations
Code rather than the requirements of Section 903.2.8 of the 2018 IBC and/or Section
R313 of the 2018 IRC. A copy of the filed affidavit shall be provided to the building official
prior to occupancy.
**Section 903.3.1.4; add to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced NFPA
standard and this section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry-pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non-
ventilated attic spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve
assembly to allow ease of draining the attic system without impairing
sprinklers throughout the rest of the building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the
applicable referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat, envelope,
such that insulation is provided at the roof deck, rather than at the
ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed
where approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter water-
filled pipe.
**Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the
supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire protection system
shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference Section IFC 507.4 for additional
design requirements
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**Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms;add a second paragraph
after the exceptions to read as follows:
[F] 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 Alarms; add second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof
horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as
close as practicable to the fire department connection.
**Add Section 903.6 to read as follows:
903.6 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall
be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with IFC
Section 1504.
**Section 904.13.1; Replace section to read as follows:
[F] 904.13.1 Domestic cooking systems. Cooktops and ranges shall be protected in
accordance with Section 904.13.1.1.
Exception: Cooktops and ranges located in individual dwellings units shall be
equipped with recirculating or exterior discharge vent hoods and shall be equipped
with passive or active fire suppression as approved by the building official.
**Section 904.13.1.1; Change to read as follows:
[F] 904.13.1.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing system. A domestic exterior vented
cooking hood shall be provided over the cooktop or range, and shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and Section 507.2.3 of the mechanical code {remainder of section
unchanged}.
**Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2'Installation standards. Standpipe system 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.
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**Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions #1 and#2.
**Add Section 905.3.9: Building Area.
905.3.9: Building Area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story,
Class I automatic wet or manual wet standpipes shall be provided 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.
Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic dry standpipes are allowed as provided for
in NFPA 14.
**Section 905.4, change item 1, 3, and 5, and add item 7 to read as follows:
1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each
story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at the main
floor landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. {No change}
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of
a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from
an interior exit stairway hose connection by a {No change to remainder}.
4. {No change}
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-
percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection shall
be located to serve the roof or at the highest landing 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 905.9; 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.
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**Add section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Design standards. All alarm systems new or replacement shall be
addressable. Alarm systems serving more than 20 smoke detectors shall be analog
addressable.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel
or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of
the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the
building must comply within 18 months of permit application.
**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with new Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group A occupancies
having an occupant load of 300 or more persons, or where the occupant load is more
above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.than 100 personsGroupA g 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: {unchanged}
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot-candle
(11 lux) at the walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
** Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification
signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall
be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or
smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the
building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
Group E day care occupancies. Unless 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.
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** Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day
care occupancies with an occupant load of 30 or less when provided with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.)
**Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in group A-5 in accordance
with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code; however, this
exception does not apply to accessory uses including, but not limited to, sky
boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
**Section 907.4.2 Manual fire alarm boxes to read as follows:
[F] {Text unchanged} Sections 907.4.2.1 through 907.4.2.7
**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.
**Add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner
that a failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor
will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits
(SLC) shall be installed in such a way that a single open will not interfere with the
operation of any addressable devices (Class 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 an addressable input
(monitor) module may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the addressable
module to the initiating device is ten feet or less.
**Section 907.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
**Add 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.
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**Section 910.2; change Exception 2 and 3 to read as follows:
2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings equipped
with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat
removal is prohibited.
3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings equipped
with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of
50(m*S)1/2 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or
fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
**Section 910.2; add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as
follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000
square feet (1394 m2) in single floor area.
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Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid
oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4
unstable (reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive materials as required
for a high-hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
**Section 910.3; add section 910.3.4 to read as follows:
910.3.4 Vent Operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by
approved automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents
shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3.
910.3.4.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate
automatically.
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a
temperature rating at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit (100°F) (38 degrees Celsius) greater
than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2.
910.3.4.2 Nonsprinklered Buildings. Where installed in buildings not equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall operate automatically
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by actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at between 100°F (38°C) and 220°F
(104°C) above ambient.
Exception: Listed gravity-operated drop out vents.
**Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm)
of the floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be manual or 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 department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
**Section 913.2.1;add section 913.2.1.1 and exception to read as follows:
913.1 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 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that
are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1 of
the International Fire Code.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at
an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the
building shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump
room. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1 of the
International Fire Code.
**Section 1004.5; Delete exception #1
**Section 1006.2.2.7; add Section 1006.2.2.7 as follows:
1006.2.2.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may
apply. Reference the electrical code as adopted.
**Section 1009.1; add the following Exception 3:
Exceptions:
{previous exceptions unchanged)
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3. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered
plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed
to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1007.
**Section 1009.2.1; add sentence at the beginning of section to read as follows:
1009.2.1 Elevators required. Elevators shall be installed in buildings where an occupied
floor is two or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge. {remainder
unchanged}
{Exceptions deleted)
*Section 1009.8; add the following Exception 7:
1009.8 Two Way Communication. A two-way communication system complying with
Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be provided at the landing serving each elevator
required to be accessible on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or
below the level of exit discharge.
Exceptions:
7. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered
plans, including variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the requirements of Section 1009 and chapter 11.
**Section 1010.1;add additional sentence to first paragraph to read as follows:
1010.1 Doors. {previous section unchanged} Where additional doors are provided, and
in the opinion of the building official could be assumed by occupants to be for egress
purposes, they shall conform to the requirements of this section.
**Section 1010.1.9.4;add the following to the beginning of the first sentence:
1010.1.9.4 Locks and latches. When approved by the building official {remainder of
section unchanged}
**Section 1010.1.9.5; 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}
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**Section 1010.1.9.9; amend to add item #8 as follows:
8. Egress access control systems shall be made retroactive in existing buildings
within one year upon discovery and notification by fire marshal; or shall be made
retroactive and included in the work of any subsequent building permits to alter,
expand or remodel.
**Section 1010.1.9.10; amend to add items #7-11 as follows:
7. The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device located
40 inches to 48 inches (1016 mm to 1219 mm) vertically above the floor and
within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors. Ready access shall be provided
to the manual unlocking device and the device shall be clearly identified by a
sign that reads "PUSH TO EXIT." When operated, the manual unlocking device
shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock-independent of the access
control system electronics-and the doors shall remain unlocked for a minimum
of 30 seconds.
8. Activation of the building fire alarm system, if provided, shall automatically
unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm
system has been reset.
9. Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system, if
provided, shall automatically unlock the doors. The doors shall remain unlocked
until the fire alarm system has been reset.
10. Entrance doors in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E or M shall not
be secured from the egress side during periods that the building is open to the
general public.
11. Egress access control systems shall be made retroactive in existing buildings
within one year upon discovery and notification by fire marshal; or shall be made
retroactive and included in the work of any subsequent building permits to alter,
expand or remodel.
** Section 1011.7.2; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
{paragraph to remain unchanged} Exterior stairs shall be provided with a means to restrict
the entry from freezing of precipitation. Landings, stairs, and floor levels, shall be
weatherproofed and equipped with a storm drainage system as approved by the building
official.
**Section 1016.3;add new section 1016.3 to read as follows:
1016.3 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply.
Reference the electrical code as adopted.
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**Section 1020.1 Construction; add exception 6 to read as follows:
6. In existing group B occupancies of 100 occupants or less that do not contain a fire
sprinkler system, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction
within a single tenant space when the space is equipped with approved automatic
smoke-detection within the corridor and other areas designated by the Building Official
and Fire Marshal. The actuation of any detector must activate self-annunciating
alarms audible in all areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to
an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided.
**Section 1022.2.; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
Exits shall be generally evenly distributed throughout the space and/or building or as
otherwise approved by the building official.
**Section 1027.4.1; add section as follows:
1027.4.1 Any stairway at the end of an open ended corridor that is pulled into the building
shall be considered an exterior stair if in compliance with all of the following provisions:
1. When using switchback stairs, such that the outside edge of the outside landing is
no more than 5 feet inside the exterior walls as determined by the building official.
2. When using straight run stairs, individually or in conjunction with a switchback stair,
such that the bottom riser is no more than 5 foot inside the exterior walls as
determined by the building official.
**Section 1030.1; amend to read as follows:
1030.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter,
emergency escape and rescue openings shall be provided in all Group R and I-1
occupancies in addition to and in accordance with Tables 1006.3.3(1) and
1006.3.3(2).
{Delete items #1 and#2}
Basements and sleeping rooms below the fifth story above grade plane {Remainder
unchanged}
Exceptions:
{Delete Exceptions 1 and 4}
{Exceptions 2 & 3 unchanged}
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**Section 1101.1; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Components of projects regulated and registered with the Architectural
Barriers Division of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed
to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
**Section 1104.4;modify exception #1 to read as follows:
1. In buildings with less than three stories, an accessible route shall{remainder of section
unchanged}
**Section 1209.2.2, exception #2; changed to read as follows:
2. Toilet rooms that are accessed only through a private office, not for common or
public use and which have not more than one water closet; provided that walls
around urinals comply with the minimum surrounding material specified by the
Plumbing Code.
** Section 1404.2; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
All wood or other products exposed to the weather shall be painted or treated with an
approved treatment, or shall possess a natural or inherent protection method.
**Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following:
b. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies
having not more than 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq.
ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-
combustible roof coverings.
c. {deleted}
**Section 1507.10.1; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Engineered roofs designed to provide adequate drainage after the long-time
deflection from dead loads or designed to support maximum loads, including possible
ponding of water from any source, including snow, due to deflection, may have a design
slope of a minimum of one-eight unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope).
** Section 1511.3.1.1; add an item exception #4 to read as follows:
4. Where it has not been demonstrated that the roof structure is sufficient to sustain
the weight of the additional dead load of the new roofing.
** Section 1511.4; modify section as follows:
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1511.4 Roof recovering. Where the application of a new roof covering creates a
combustible concealed space, the entire existing surface shall be covered with gypsum
board, mineral fiber, glass fiber or other approved materials securely fastened in place.
** Sections 1511.7, 1511.8 and 1511.9; added to read as follows:
1511.7 Maintain existing provisions. When reroofing, or repairing existing roofing, the
installer is required to insure the following items are maintained:
1. Existing roof drains and drainage systems are maintained clear an unobstructed.
When in the opinion of the Building Official the existing drainage system appears
inadequate, the system shall be re-evaluated and when necessary required to
comply with the provisions for new construction.
2. Fire-retardant requirements are maintained.
1511.8 Attic space. Construction of a sloped or flat roof over an existing roof in a manner
that creates an attic or a concealed space shall require the removal of any existing roofing
material, composed of tar, asphalt or roof insulation, from the newly created attic space.
1511.9 Inspections. When a permit is required, a final inspection and approval shall be
obtained from the Building Official when the re-roofing or installation of new roof is
complete.
**Section 1610.2; add a paragraph to read as follows:
Wood retaining walls supporting a surcharge of more than two (2) feet in height shall be
prohibited.
**Section 1612.1; changed to read as follows:
1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in other City ordinances
Section 1612.3, all new construction of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and
structures, including substantial improvements and restoration of substantial damage to
buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood
hazards and flood loads in accordance with applicable provisions adopted by the
Department of Public Works. For buildings that are located in more than one flood hazard
area, the provisions associated with the most restrictive flood hazard area shall apply.
At the discretion of the Director of Public Works, or his authorized representative, any or
all of the provisions of this section may be used.
** Section 1612.3; insert name of jurisdiction of the Flood Insurance Study as the
City of North Richland Hills, most recent version..
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**Section 1803.7; added to read as follows:
1803.7 Hazards. Whenever the building official determines that any excavation or
embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers
property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage
channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other
person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the
building official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such
excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the
requirements of this code.
** Section 1804.4.1; add section to read as follows:
1804.4.1 Lot drainage. All lots in which construction has been authorized are subject to
the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
storm water protection program implemented by the Texas Commission of Environmental
Quality (TCEQ). Sites shall be adequately protected against surface water runoff with
appropriate erosion control methods. Protection methods may include, but are not limited
to the use of silt fences, erosion control blankets, or other approved means. Construction
sites are subject to storm water pollution inspections at any time during normal business
hours.
**Section 1808.10; added to read as follows:
1808.10 Minimum distance of swimming pools from foundations. Swimming pools
may not be closer to a building foundation than one horizontal foot at finish grade for
every vertical foot of swimming pool depth.
Exception: Systems designed by an engineer registered in the State of Texas.
**Add Section 2308.2.7 to read as follows:
2308.2.7 Application to engineered design. When accepted by the Building Official,
any portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are otherwise outside the
limitations of this section provided that:
1. The resulting design will comply with the requirements specified in Chapter 16;
2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded; and
3. The portions of this section which will apply are identified by an engineer in the
construction documents.
**Section 2603.4; change to read as follows:
2603.4 Thermal barrier. Except as provided for in Section 2603.4.1, foam plastic shall
be separated from the interior{remainder of section unchanged}.
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**Section 2603.4.1.6; change to read as follows:
2603.4.1.6 Attics and crawl spaces. Within an attic or crawl space, all foam plastic
insulation shall be protected against ignition by an approved ignition barrier, ignition
barrier coating, thermal barrier, thermal barrier coating, 1-1/2 inch-thick (38 mm) mineral
fiber insulation...{remainder of section unchanged}. Attics with headroom exceeding 36
inches in height that contain doors, pull-down or permanent stairs, shall be assumed to
contain limited storage, requiring all foam plastic insulation to protected against ignition
by an approved thermal or ignition barrier.
**Section 2603.10; add additional sentence to read as follows:
2603.10 Special approval. {existing paragraph to remain}. Attics with headroom
exceeding 36 inches in height that contain doors, pull-down or permanent stairs, shall be
assumed to contain limited storage requiring all foam plastic insulation to protected
against ignition by an approved thermal or ignition barrier.
**Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
[P]2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain} The provisions of this Chapter are meant to
work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code.
Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine
which provision applies.
**Section 2902.1; 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 in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced number
and approved by the Building Official.
**Table 2902.1; change footnote f to read as follows:
f. 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.
**Section 2902.1.4; add new Section 2902.1.4 to read as follows:
2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures
required in this Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures
set out in this section.
2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory.At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided
for use by employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware
washing areas. Additional hand washing lavatories may be required based on
convenience of use by employees.
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2902.1.3.2 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 North Richland Hills Consumer Health Department.
**Section 2903; add new section to read as follows:
2903 Access to toilet facilities in food service establishments. Food service
establishments that provide for the on-premises consumption of food shall be equipped
with separate toilet facilities for each sex. Access to toilet facilities must be from inside
the food service facility and access may not be through the food preparation area.
**Section 3001.1; Modify section to read as follows:
3001.1 Scope. Elevators shall be required in all buildings exceeding two stories above
grade plane. This chapter governs the design, construction, installation...{remainder
unchanged}.
**Section 3001.2; delete this section.
**Section 3001.6;added to read as follows:
3001.6 General. The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance
of each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk installation and shall cause
periodic inspections, tests and maintenance to be made on such conveyances.
**Section 3002.1 Hoistway Enclosure Protection required. Add exceptions to
Section 3002.1 as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevators completely located within atriums shall not require hoistway enclosure
protection.
2. Elevators in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the parking garage,
shall not require hoistway enclosure protection.
**Section 3005.4;revised first sentence to read as follows:
3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces shall be
enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal
assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. {Remainder
unchanged}
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**Section 3005.4; Delete exceptions and add two new exceptions to Section 3005.4
as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces
completely located within atriums shall not require enclosure protection.
2. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces in
open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the parking garage, shall not
require enclosure protection.
**Section 3005.7 add a Section 3005.7 as follows:
3005.7 Fire Protection in Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and
control spaces.
3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The building shall be equipped throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, except as otherwise
permitted by Section 903.3.1.1.1 and as prohibited by Section 3005.7.2.1.
3005.7.2.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in machine
rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and elevator hoistways.
3005.7.2.2 Sprinkler system monitoring. The sprinkler system shall have a sprinkler
control valve supervisory switch and water-flow initiating device provided for each floor
that is monitored by the building's fire alarm system.
3005.7.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating into
the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system outside the
elevator lobby shall be provided.
3005.7.4 Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance with Section 3005.5
shall not be installed.
**Section 3005.8; add Section 3005.8 as follows:
3005.8 Storage. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room, control
room, machinery spaces and or control spaces. Provide approved signage at each entry
to the above listed locations stating: "No Storage Allowed."
**Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required; Revise text as follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 55 feet (16 764
mm) in height. The height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor at
or above grade to the highest floors served by the hoistway."
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**Section 3201.1;add a sentence to read as follows:
Encroachments shall not be allowed without written permission by the City of North
Richland Hills Public Works Director or designee.
**Section 3202.4;Add additional sentence to read as follows:
3204.4 Temporary encroachments. {existing section unchanged}. Temporary
encroachments of public rights-of-way shall only be allowed where approved by the City
of North Richland Hills Public Works Director or designee.
SECTION 8: THAT Section 98 of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the North Richland Hills
Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
**Modify TABLE 1(b) as follows:
Multifamily Remodel* $39.00 plus $0.40 per square foot of remodeled floor area
**Add items 32(a), 32(b) and 33 to Table 2 as follows:
TABLE 2
MISCELLANIEOUS BUILDING PERMIT FEES
32. a. Residential Re-Roof w/Deck Replacement $39.00 +$0.03 per square feet
b. Commercial Re-Roof $39.00 +$0.01 per square feet
33. Window Replacement (4 or more) $8.00 per window
** "New Single-Family or Townhome Unit"category and add fee for
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"Duct Replacement Only"and "New Multi-Family"category to Table 3(b) as
follows:
TABLE 3(b)
RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
New Single-Family or $250 per dwelling
Townhome Unit
Duct Replacement Only $50.00
New Multi-Family $60 per HVAC unit
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SECTION 9: Any person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal
negligence violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000). Each day
any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate
violation and be punishable hereunder.
SECTION 10: This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, except where the provisions
of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances
and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and
such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 11: All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly
saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances in
the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills that have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such
accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal,
whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not
be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition
by the courts.
SECTION 12: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance
are severable, and if any 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 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 unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 13: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of September, 2019.
CITY OF RTH C L LLS:
By:
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ORDINANCE NO.3607
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY for the Star-Telegram,published by
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TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
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TIONAL BUILDING CODE AS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY and say that the attached clipping of
AMENDED AS THE COMMER- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CIAL BUILDING CODE OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, an advertisement was published in
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
HILLS;AMENDING OTHER PRO- 98 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND the above named paper on the listed
VISIONS OF SUCH CHAPTER 98; HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AMENDING APPENDIX A FEE ADOPTING THE 2018 INTERNA- dates:
SCHEDULE;PROVIDING A PEN- TIONAL BUILDING CODE AS '
ALTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS AMENDED AS THE COMMER-
LATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMU- CIAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
PROVIDING CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
AND REPEAL CONFLICTING HILLS;AMENDING OTHER PRO-
INGS PROVIDING SAV- VISIONS OF SUCH CHAPTER 98;
INGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A AMENDING APPENDIX A FEE 2 Insertion(s)
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AVE SCHEDULE;PROVIDING A PEN-
DATE. AN EFFECTIVE ALTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS
DATE. Published On:
Any person intentionally,knowing- ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMU-
ly, recklessly, or with criminal LATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES September 26,2019,September
negligence violating any of the AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING 27 2019
provisions of this ordinance PROVISIONS; PROVIDING SAV-
shall be deemed guilty of a mis- INGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
demeanor and upon conviction SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
thereof shall be fined an amount PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
not to exceed two thousand dol- DATE.
lars($2,000).Each day any such Any person intentionally,knowing-
violation shall be allowed to ly, recklessly, or with criminal
continue shall constitute a sep- negligence violating any of the
arate violation and be punisha- provisions of this ordinance
ble hereunder. shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
PASSED AND APPROVED on this demeanor and upon conviction
23rd day of September,2019. thereof shall be fined an amount
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS not to exceed two thousand dol-
By:/s/Oscar Trevino_ lars($2,000).Each day any such
Mayor violation shall be allowed to
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ATTEST: continue shall constitute a sep-
City
/s/Alicia Richardson arate violation and be punisha
APPROVED c Secretary AS TO FORM AND LE-Se ble hereunder.
GALITY: PASSED AND APPROVED on this , I/6"
/s/Maleshia B.McGinnis 23rd day of September,2019.
City Attorney CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Principal Clerk)
By:/s/Oscar Trevino_
Mayor
ATTEST: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
/s/Alicia Richardson
City Secretary BEFORE ME,THIS 27th day of
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LE- September in the year of 2019
GALITY:
/s/Maleshia McGinnis
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City Attorney
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