HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-433ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ("BUILDING CODE") TO PROVIDE
FOR ADOPTION OF THE 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000 00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1, That Section 28-27 of Article II of Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Denton, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows
Sec 28-27. Adoption of building code.
The Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Volumes 1,2, and 3, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which shall be filed in the office of the
city secretary and available for public inspection, is hereby adopted and designated as the
building code of the city, same as though that edition of such code were copied at length herein,
subject to the deletions and amendments enumerated in section 28-28
Sec. 28-28. Deletions and Amendments.
The following sections of the building code adopted by Section 28-27 are amended to read as
follows
(1) Section 105, Board of Appeals Section 105 is deleted
(2) Section 1061, Permits Required Section 106 1 is amended to read as follows
Except as specified in subsection 106 2 of this section, no building or structure regulated
by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved,
removed, converted or demolished unless a permit for each building or structure has first
been obtained from the building official A single building permit may be issued for all
buildings within an apartment complex A separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical &
one (1) driveway approach permit shall not be required when a building permit for a new
one- or two- family dwelling or for a new apartment complex is issued
(3) Section 106 4 2 Retention of plans Section 106 4 2 is amended by adding the following
exception
Exception I & 2 Family Dwellings
(4) Section 107 2, Permit Fees Section 107 2 is amended to read as follows
The applicant shall submit the applicable permit fee as set forth by City Council be
separate ordinance, available for public inspection at the offices of the Building Official
and the City Secretary
(5) Section 107 3, Plan Review Fees Section 107 3 is amended to read as follows
The applicant shall submit the applicable plan review fee as set forth by City Council by
separate ordinance, available for public inspection at the offices of the Building Official
and the City Secretary
(6) Table No ]-A, Building Permit Fees Table 1-A is amended to read as follows
The applicant shall submit the applicable permit fee as set forth by City Council by
separate ordinance, available for public inspection at the offices of the Building Official
and the City Secretary
(7) Section 302 4, Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations, Exception Item (3) Section
302 4 Exception Item (3) is amended to read as follows
3 In the one -hour occupancy separation between a Group R, Division 3 and Group U
Occupancies, the separation may be limited to the installation of not less than one-half
inch thick gypsum board construction on the garage side and a weather-stripped door will
be permitted in lieu of a one -hour fire assembly Fire dampers shall not be required in
ducts penetrating this separation for ducts constructed of not less than No 26 gauge
galvanized steel
(8) Section 307 113, Exit corridors Section 307 113, Exception Part 3 is amended to read
as follows
3 Sprinkler protection shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of N F P A
Standard 13 for Ordinary Hazard Group 2
(9) Section 403 2 1, System Design Section 403 2 1 is amended changing the first sentence
to read as follows
The automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building as specified by
the latest edition of N F P A Standard 13 for group B office buildings Group R,
Division l(apartments & congregate residences over ten persons) buildings may use
either N F P A Standard 13 or N F P A Standard 13R Group R, Division 1 (hotels &
motels) shall provide a N F P A Standard 13 system
(10) Section 404 3 1, Automatic Sprinkler System Section 404 3 1 is amended by changing the
first sentence to read as follows
The covered mall building shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system
conforming to the provisions of the latest edition of N F P A Standard 13
(11) Section 405 11, Standards of Quality Section 405 1 1, Part 4 is amended to read as
follows
4 N F P A Standard 13, latest edition
(12) Section 503 2 1, General Section 503 2 1 is amended by changing last sentence of
paragraph to read as follows
The above provisions shall not apply to walls at right angles to the property line, or to
Group A, Division 3 and 4 and Groups B,F,M,S and R Occupancies which are equipped
throughout with approved automatic fire sprinkler systems and are at least ten (10) feet
from property lines
(13) Section 708 3 12 1, Two or more dwelling units and hotels Section 708 3 12 1,
Exception 2 is amended to read as follows
2 Draft stops may be omitted in combustible attic space in Group R, Division I
Occupancies which are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throughout
(14) Section 708 3 12 2, Other uses Section 708 3 12 2, Exception is amended to read as
follows
Exception Draft stops may be omitted in combustible attic space in Group A,
Divisions 3 and 4 and Groups B, F, M and S, which are equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system throughout
(15) Section 713 11, Fire Dampers Section 713 11, Part 2 is amended to read as follows
1 Fire damper protection of heating, ventilating and air conditioning duct
penetration of corridor walls, ceilings, or floors is not required in Group A,
Division 3 and 4 and Group B, F, M, S and R Occupancies which do not exceed
three stones in height, and are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system throughout
(16) Section 8041, General Section 804 1, Exception 2 is amended to read as follows
2 Where approved automatic sprinkler systems are provided throughout Group A,
Divisions 3 and 4 and Groups B, F, M, S and R Occupancies, the flame -spread
classification rating may be reduced one classification, but in no case shall
materials having a classification greater than Class III be used
(17) Section 805, Textile Wall Coverings Section 805, Part I is amended to read as follows
1 Textile wall coverings shall have a Class I flame spread and shall be protected by
automatic sprinklers complying with the latest editions of N F P A Standard 13,
N F P A Standard 13D or N F P A Standard 13R, whichever are applicable
(18) Section 902, Standards of Quahty Section 902 is amended by deleting the second
paragraph, and by amending parts 1 and 2 to read as follows
1 Fire Extinguishing System
1 1 The latest edition of N F P A Standard 13
12 The latest edition of N F P A Standard 13D
13 The latest edition of N F P A Standard 13R
2 Standpipe Systems The Latest edition of N F P A Standard 14
(19) Section 90412, Standards Section 904 12 is amended to read as follows
Whenever reference is made to fire extinguishing system or standpipe system standards
in U B C volumes 1,2 and 3, the appropriate N F P A Standard shall be used in the
installation of such systems Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the latest
editions of N F P A> Standard 14, N F P A Standard 13D (for Group R Division 3
Occupancies), N F P A Standard 13R (for Group R Division 1 Occupancies) and
N F P A Standard 13 (for all other buildings)
Exception Automatic fire extinguishing systems not covered by the above standards
shall be approved and installed in accordance with other nationally approved standards
(20) Section 904 21, Where Required Section 904 2 1 is amended to read as follows
904 2 1 Where required. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in the
occupancies and locations as set forth in this section For provisions on special hazards
and hazardous materials, see the Fire Code
1 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new building of
noncombustible construction (Type I or II) which exceed three stones in height or
which have more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area
2 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings of
combustible construction (Type III, IV or V) which exceed three stones in height
or which have more than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of floor
area
The owner(s) of any building shall be required to install an automatic sprinkler
system at such time as the owner(s) construct an addition, when combined with
the total square footage of all previous additions and enlargements to the building,
exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet of total floor area, and when the total
square footage of all such additions exceeds by more than twenty-five (25)
percent of the original floor area
(21) Section 904 2 6 2 5 is created to read as follows
Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in Group H, Division 5 and Group
S, Division 5 Aircraft Hangers in accordance with N F P A Standard 409, latest edition
(22) Section 904 2 6 3 Group HDivision 6 is amended to read as follows
Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed throughout buildings containing
Group H, Division 6 Occupancies The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less
than that required under N F P A Standard 13 latest edition for the occupancy hazard
classification as follows
Location Occupancy Hazard Classification
Fabricating areas Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Service corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms without dispensing Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Storage rooms with dispensing Ordinary Hazard Group 2
Exit corridors Ordinary Hazard Group 2
When the design area of the sprinkler system consists of a corridor protected by
one row of sprinklers, the maximum number of sprinklers that needs to be
calculated is 13
(23) Section 904 S 1 General Section 904 5 1, is amended to read as follows
Section 904 S 1, General Standpipes shall comply with the requirements of N F P A
Standard 14 latest edition
(24) Section 1004 3 4 3 Construction Section 1004 3 4 3 is amended by adding
exception 7 To read as follows
7 Corridor walls and ceilings need not be fire -resistive construction within building of
Groups A, Division 3 and 4, B,F,M,S and R Occupancies which do not exceed three (3)
stones in height and are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throughout
(25) Section 1004 3 4 3 2 2 Windows Section 1004 3 4 3 2 2 is amended by adding an
exception to read as follows
I In corridor walls of Groups A, Divisions 3 and 4, B,F,M,S and R occupancies, which
do not exceed three (3) stories in height and are equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system throughout
(26) Section 1003 2 9 2 Power supply Section 1003 2 9 2 is amended by changing the first
paragraph to read as follows
The power supply for exit illumination shall normally be provided by the premises'
wiring system In the event of its failure, illumination shall be automatically provided
from an emergency system for Group I, Division 1 1 and 12 Occupancies All other
occupancies requiring more than one (1) exit shall provide exit illumination as required in
Section 1012 1
(27) Section 1301, Solar Energy Collectors Section 1301 is amended by adding a new
Section 1302
Section 1302-Energy Conservation to New Building Construction
a Exterior bottom plates shall be sealed with construction adhesive, caulking, or
other approved means
b All exterior wall penetrations must be sealed and caulked
c All exterior walls shall be insulated with insulation having a minimum R-13
value
d Attic areas shall be insulated with insulation having a minimum R-19 value
Exception Group R, Division 1 Apartment Buildings
Listed below are the minimum requirements for apartment buildings
a Exterior bottom plates shall be sealed with construction adhesive, caulking or
approved materials
b All exterior walls shall be insulated with an insulation having a minimum R-15
value
c Attic areas shall be insulated with insulation having a minimum R-30 value where
electric resistance heating is used and a minimum R-26 value where other heating
methods are used
d All exterior windows and sliding glass patio doors shall have double glazing
(28) Section 15011 General Section 1501 1 is amended by adding a new paragraph
and an exception between the third and fourth paragraphs to read as follows
Untreated or fire -retardant treated wood shingles or shakes shall be prohibited
Exception The roof covering on existing dwellings and structures with wood shingles or
shakes may be repaired with factory treated fire -retardant wood shingles or shakes or
additions to these structures may be made with factory treated fire -retardant wood
shingles or shakes
(29) Section 2902 3, Groups B,FAM and S Occupancies Section 2902 3 is amended by
adding two (2) new paragraphs following the first paragraph to read as follows
In the following Group A Occupancies, water closets shall be provided at a rate of two
(2) water closets for the use of females to each water closet for the use by males arenas,
stadiums, community and convention halls, specialty event centers and amusement
facilities
Retail stores and office type occupancies having not more than fifteen employees shall be
provide at least one (1) unisex handicap water closet
SECTION II, That if any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances 1s held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable
SECTION III That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Denton in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances
of the City of Denton, not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, shall remain in full
force and effect Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to change or invalidate any fee
schedule previously passed by the City Council affecting Chapter 28, City of Denton, Code of
Ordinances
SECTION IV. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon
conviction, be fined a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2000 00) Each day that a
provision of this Ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense
SECTION V. That this ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the
date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this
ordinance to be published twice in the Denton Record Chronicle, the official newspaper of the
City of Denton, Texas, within ten (10) days of the date of its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ? day of 1998
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPRO D AS 0 LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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