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ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -197
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF DENTON,
TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
2012 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS THERETO; RE- ESTABLISHING
PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES JN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Denton, Texas is amended to read as
follows:
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 29 -1 International Fire Code -- Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the City of Denton, Texas for the purpose of prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, those certain Codes and
Standards known as the International Fire Code, including Appendices A -J, published by the International
Code Council, Inc., being particularly the 2012 editions thereof and whole thereof, save and except such
portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by section 29 -2 of this ordinance. A copy of said
Fire Code is now filed in the office of the City Secretary, and is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully
as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions
thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Denton and within five thousand (5,000) feet
thereof, where specified therein.
Sec. 29 -2 Amendments.
The International Fire Code, as adopted in Section 29 -1, is hereby amended as follows:
A. By the amendment of the International Fire Code, as follows:
* *Section 101.1; amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Denton,
Texas, the "Fire Code" or, in the context of the following amendments, "this code ".
* *Section 101.2; second paragraph added to read as follows:
The provisions of this code shall supplement any and all laws relating to fire safety and
shall apply to all persons without restriction, unless specifically exempted.
* *Section 102.4.1; added to read as follows:
102.4.1 Application of other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall
comply with this code, and other codes as applicable; and any alterations, additions,
changes in use or changes in structures required by this code which are within the scope
of this and other codes shall be made in accordance therewith.
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* *Section 102.7, amended to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code
shall include those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such codes and standards shall be
considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the
referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have
been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and
standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
* *Section 102.7.2; added to read as follows:
102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the
reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope
of this code and any adopted amendments, the provisions of this code and any adopted
amendments, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced
code or standard.
"Section 103.1; second paragraph added to read as follows:
Under the chiefs direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of
the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires,
2. The suppression or extinguishments of dangerous or hazardous fires,
3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials,
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire
alarm systems and fire- extinguishing equipment,
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on
land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under
construction,
7. The maintenance of means of egress,
8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and
unauthorized releases of hazardous materials, and
9. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of explosions.
For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see Section 104.
* *Section 103.1.2; added to read as follows:
103.1.2 Department of Fire Prevention Personnel and Police. The chief and members
of the Department of Fire Prevention shall have authority to issue citations for violations
of this code.
* *Section 103.4.2; added section to read as follows:
103.4.2 Local Liability. All regulations provided in this Code are hereby declared to be
governmental and for the benefit of the general public. Any member of the City Council,
any city official or employee, or any member of the Health and Building Standards
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Commission charged with the enforcement of this code, acting for the City in the
discharge of his or her duties, are entitled to the legal protections afforded by Article VIII
of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Denton, Texas ( §2 -243 through 2 -250), as
amended, or as otherwise provided by State law, if better.
"Section 104.10.2; added to read as follows:
104.10.2 Hazardous Materials. The fire code official is authorized to investigate the
cause, origin, and circumstances of any unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
"Section 104.10.3; added to read as follows:
104.10.3 Explosives. The fire code official is authorized to investigate the cause, origin,
and circumstances of explosions, explosives handling, manufacturing, and usage of
explosive materials.
"Section 105.3.3; amended to read as follows:
105.3.3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval. The building or structure shall not be
occupied prior to the fire code official issuing a permit when required and conducting
associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
"Section 105.6.47; added to read as follows:
105.6.47 Gas and Oil Wells. An operational permit is required to operate gas and oil
wells in the incorporated city limits of Denton following the issuance of a gas well permit
by the City of Denton in accordance and compliance with all ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas, including without limitation, Subchapter 22 of the Denton Development
Code of the City of Denton, Texas.
"Section 106; added sections 106.2.3., 106.2.4, 106.2.5, and 106.2.6, to read as follows:
106.2.3 Frequency of Inspection. All owners of, occupants of, tenants of, lessees of or
persons making use of any building or premises, or portions thereof, when used as
nonresidential group occupancies, including hotels, lodging houses and congregate
residences, as defined by the Building Code are required to accommodate annual
inspections of such buildings, premises or portions thereof upon the reasonable and
lawful demand of the Fire Marshal or his designated representative. Additionally, the Fire
Marshal may initiate such inspections at such other times as he deems appropriate to
satisfy the purposes of this ordinance, and may additionally inspect all other premises as
may be necessary, including such other potential hazards or appliances as the Fire
Marshal may specify, for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any
condition which would reasonably tend to cause a fire or contribute to its spread.
106.2.4 Annual Fire Protection Systems Testing. The annual testing of all fire sprinkler
systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, hood extinguishing systems and
fire pumps shall be witnessed by the Fire Code Official or his designee.
106.2.5 Annual Inspection Fees. The first annual inspection performed pursuant to
Section 106 of this code shall be performed free of charge. If the Fire Marshal or his
designee observes a violation of this chapter and performs a follow -up (re- inspection)
inspection to determine whether a violation or violations observed during the previous
inspection have been corrected, a fee shall be charged, and the occupant or lessee shall
pay said fee within 30 days of being billed therefore as condition to continue lawful
occupancy of the building or dwelling to be inspected. Said fee shall be based upon the
amount of interior area of the building leased, occupied or used by the person. The fee
shall be in the amount established, and from time to time amended, by ordinance of City
Council, a copy that shall be kept on file with the City Secretary. Follow up inspection
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fees for common areas of such buildings or premises shall be charged to and paid by the
owner in accordance with the area inspected.
106.2.6 Permit and Permit Fees. Any permit required by Sections 105 or 106 of the
Code shall be issued only upon payment of a permit fee in an amount established, and as
from time to time amended, by ordinance of the City Council, a copy of which shall be
kept on file with the City Secretary. If the Fire Marshal or his designee observes a
violation of the permit or the work required by the permit is incomplete at the time of
inspection and performs a follow -up (re- inspection) inspection to determine whether a
violation or violations observed during the previous inspection have been corrected, a fee
shall be charged.
* *Section 109.4; amended to read as follows:
109.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who violate any provision of this code, who fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who erect, install, alter, repair or perform
work in violation of the approved construction documents, the directives of the fire code
official, or the conditions of any permit or certificate issued under provisions of this code,
shall be subject to prosecution of a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine as specified
in §1-12 of the Code of the City of Denton, Texas. Each day that a violation continues
after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
* *Section 110.4; amended to read as follows:
110.4 Abatement. Any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or
vehicle subject to this Code who shall permit any fire hazard to exist on the premises
under his or her control, or who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard
when ordered or notified to do so by the code official or his duly authorized
representative, shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed or
continued.
* *Section 111.4; amended to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than two
hundred ($200) dollars or more than the maximum fine specified in § 1 -12 of the Code.
* *Section 202; the following definitions are added or amended to read as follows:
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to
provide medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24 -hour basis
to individuals who are rendered incapable of self - preservation. This group may include
but not be limited to the following:
Dialysis centers
Sedation dentistry
Surgery centers
Colonic centers
Psychiatric centers
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION. The Denton Fire Department members
authorized by the Fire Chief.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The Fire Marshal or other designated authority charged by
the City Council with the duties of administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly
authorized representative.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT. The City of Denton Fire Department.
FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or
standby personnel when required by the fire code official for the purposes of identifying
and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of
fire and notifying the fire department.
HIGH -RISE BUILDING. A building having floors used for human occupancy located
more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
JURISDICTION. The City of Denton, Texas
SELF - SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the
purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of
storing and removing personal property on a self - service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief.
When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for
utilization shall be calculated at 1.5 times the hourly wage rate for each individual
assigned.
"Section 307.1.1; amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable
because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make
such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.
Exception: {No change.)
"Section 307.2; amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or
range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open
burning. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to
the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Examples of state or local law,
or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited to the
following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and /or
restrictions.
2. State, County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official.
"Section 307.3; amended to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the
extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of
open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
"Section 307.4; amended to read as follows, deleted exception 2:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 300 feet from any
structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300
feet of any structure.
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Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet from a
structure.
{ #2 deleted)
"Section 307.4.1; amended to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 300 feet of a structure or
combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 300 feet of a
structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
"Section 307.4.2; amended to read as follows:
307.4.2 Recreational Fires. Recreational fires shall be prohibited within the incorporated
city limits of Denton, Texas.
"Section 307.4.4; added to read as follows:
307.4.4 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in
accordance with Section 307.2.
"Section 307.5; amended to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires, or portable outdoor fireplaces
shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire
extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum of 4 -A rating or other
approved on -site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden
hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
"Section 308.1.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
Unmanned free - floating devices containing an open flame or other heat source, such as
but not limited to sky lanterns shall be prohibited.
"Section 308.1.4, amended to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open -flame cooking
devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible
construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two - family dwellings.
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* *Section 308.1.6.2, Exception #3; amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
{ 41 and #2 unchanged}
3. Torches or flame - producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3.
{ #4 unchanged)
* *Section 311.5; amended to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or
abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this
code relating to structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1 through
311.5.5.
* *Section 403.3; add Sections 403.3.1 and 403.3.2 to read as follows:
403.3.1 Training. Training for crowd managers shall be approved and shall be based
upon a valid job task analysis and duties outlined in Section 403.3.2.
403.3.2 Duties. The duties of crowd managers shall include:
a. An inspection of the area of responsibility to identify and address any egress
barriers
b. An inspection of the area of responsibility to identify and mitigate any fire
hazards
c. Ensure compliance with all permit conditions, including those governing
pyrotechnics and other special effects
d. To direct and assist the event attendees in evacuation during an emergency
e. Assist emergency response personnel if requested.
f. Other duties outlined by the Fire Code Official
g. Other duties outlined in the Emergency Plan
* *Section 503.1.1; the following sentence is added to the first paragraph:
Except for single- or two - family residences, the path of measurement shall be along a
minimum of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the
structure.
* *Section 503.1.4; added to read as follows:
503.1.4 Existing Fire Lanes. Any fire lane that has been established prior to passage of
the ordinance from which this article is derived and designated by the fire marshal or that
has been established by a separate ordinance shall be a fire lane for all intents and
purposes and shall be maintained as required by this code.
* *Section 503.2.4, amended to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius. Each fire apparatus access road shall have an inner turning
radius of not less than 35 feet, and an exterior turning radius of not less than 55 feet, or
shall have a design approved by the fire code official as functionally equivalent to this
standard.
* *Section 503.2.9; added to read as follows:
503.2.9 Fire Lane Site Plan.
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(a) When fire lanes are required in accordance with the provisions of this article, the
owner, builder, or developer shall submit a fire lane site plan measuring eight and
one half (8- 1/2) inches by eleven (11) inches to the fire code official prior to
issuance of a building permit. A copy of each approved fire lane site plan shall be
kept on file with the fire department.
(b) Construction of the building shall not begin until the fire lane site plan has been
submitted and approved.
"Section 503.3; amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved striping or, when
allowed by fire code official, signs, or both, or other approved notices shall be provided
for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof.
Signs or notices and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all
times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of
red traffic paint six inches (6 ") in width to show the boundaries of the lane.
The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING"
shall appear in four inch (4 ") white letters at 20 feet intervals on the red
border markings along both sides of the fire lanes.
(2) Signs - shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO
PARKING" and shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a
white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2"
lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the
bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (66 ") (1.98 m) above finished
grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50 feet) (15.2 m) apart.
Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by
the code official.
"Section 503.4; amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
be obstructed by persons in any manner, including parking, stopping, or standing any
non - emergency vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in a fire lane. The minimum
widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as
described in Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times. The operator of a premise
shall maintain, free of obstruction, all fire lanes on his premises. No person may mark,
post or otherwise identify a non -fire lane private vehicular passageway as a fire lane or in
such a manner as tends to create confusion as to whether the passageway is a fire lane.
Any unauthorized vehicle found in or on a fire lane is:
(1) Subject to removal by the operator of the premises, with the expense of
removal and storage to be borne by the registered owner of the vehicle;
(2) Subject to citation, as well as removal, by the fire marshal or a police officer;
and
(3) Deemed to constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by:
(1) a named lessee of an unattended vehicle, if subsequently determined to be
under a lease or rental agreement at the time of the incident; (2) the
registered owner of an unattended vehicle; or (3) by any occupant licensed to
operate the vehicle, regardless of whether such license is expired, suspended
or revoked.
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"Section 603.3.2.1, Exception; amended to read as follows:
Exception: The aggregate capacity limit shall be permitted to be increased to 3,000
gallons (11,356 L) in accordance with all requirements of Chapter 57.
"Section 603.3.2.2; amended to read as follows:
603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with Section
603.3.2 shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel- burning equipment installed in
accordance with Section 603.3.2.4. Connections between tanks and equipment supplied
by such tanks shall be made using closed piping systems.
"Section 604 - 604.2.2; amended to read as follows:
604.1 Installation. Emergency and standby power systems required by this code or the
International Building Code shall be installed in accordance with this code, NFPA 110
and 111. Existing installations shall be maintained in accordance with the original
approval, except as specified in Chapter 11.
604.1.1 Stationary generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators
required by this code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200.
604.1.2 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS). For Critical Operations
Power Systems necessary to maintain continuous power supply to facilities or parts
of facilities that require continuous operation for the reasons of public safety,
emergency management, national security, or business continuity, see NFPA 70.
604.2 Where required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where
required by Sections 604.2.1 through 604.2.24 or elsewhere identified in this code or any
other referenced code.
604.2.1 Emergency voice /alarm communications systems. Emergency power shall
be provided for emergency voice /alarm communications systems in the following
occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, in accordance with Section
907.5.2.2.5.
Covered and Open Malls, Section 604.2.13
Group A occupancies, Sections 907.2.1.1 and 907.5.2.2.4.
Special Amusement buildings, Section 907.2.12.3
High rise buildings, Section 907.2.13
Atriums, Section 907.2.14
Deep Underground buildings, Section 907.2.19
604.2.2 Smoke control systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control
systems in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, in
accordance with Section 909.11:
Covered mall building, International Building Code, Section 404.5
Atriums, International Building Code, Section 404.7
Underground buildings, International Building Code, Section 405.5
Group I -3, International Building Code, Section 408.9
Stages, International Building Code, Section 410.3.7.2
Special Amusement buildings (as applicable to Group A's), International
Building Code, Section 411.1
Smoke protected seating, Section 1028.6.2.1
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"Section 604.2.19- 604.2.24; amended to read as follows:
604.2.19 Smokeproof enclosures and Stair Pressurization Alternative. Standby power
shall be provided for smokeproof enclosures, stair pressurization alternative and
associated automatic fire detection systems as required by the International Building
Code, Section 909.20.6.2.
604.2.20 Elevator pressurization. Standby power shall be provided for elevator
pressurization system as required by the International Building Code, Section 909.21.5.
604.2.21 Elimination of Smoke Dampers in Shaft Penetrations. Standby power shall
be provided when eliminating the smoke dampers in ducts penetrating shafts in
accordance with the International Building Code, Section 717.5.3, exception 2.3.
604.2.22 Common exhaust systems for clothes dryers. Standby power shall be
provided for common exhaust systems for clothes dryers located in multistory structures
in accordance with the International Mechanical Code Section 504.8, item 7.
604.2.23 Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms. Standby power shall be provided for mechanical
ventilation and gas detection systems of Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms in accordance with the
International Building Code, Section 421.8.
604.2.24 Means of Egress Illumination in Existing Buildings. Emergency power shall
be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Section 1104.5 and
1104.5.1 when required by the fire code official.
"Section 604.7; added to read as follows:
604.7 Energy time duration. Unless a time limit is specified by the fire code official, in
this chapter or elsewhere in this code, or in any other referenced code or standard, the
emergency and standby power system shall be supplied with enough fuel or energy
storage capacity for not less than 2 -hour full- demand operation of the system.
Exception: Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider
and is approved.
"Section 605.11.3.2 through Section 605.11.3.2.4 removed and added to the 2012
International Residential Code M2302.
"Section 901.4.3: added to read as follows:
901.4.3 Fire areas. {First part of section unchanged} ... determined in accordance with
Section 707.3. 10 of the International Building Code.
"Section 903.1.2; added to read as follows:
903.1.2 Residential systems. Unless specifically allowed by this code or the
International Building 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. In addition, residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R
must include attic sprinkler protection to be recognized for the purposes of such trade-
offs permitted by other requirements of this code.
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* *Section 903.2; amended to read as follows:
903.2 Required Installations of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. An automatic
fire extinguishing system shall be installed and maintained in each occupancy, as
required by the provisions of Section 903.
* *Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3 and 903.2.1.4; amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire
area containing a Group A -1 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a Inultitheater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire
area containing a Group A -2 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
903.2.1.3 Group A -3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire
area containing a Group A -3 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
903.2.1.4 Group A -4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a fire
area containing a Group A -4 occupancy, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving
such occupancies.
* *Section 903.2.8.3; added to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Group R -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings with a Group R -1 fire area, including all combustible concealed spaces and attic
spaces.
* *Section 903.2.9.2; amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage
of tires exceeds 10,000 cubic feet shall be equipped throughout with an automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
* *Section 903.2.9.3; added to read as follows:
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903.2.9.3 Self- service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self - service storage facilities.
* *Section 903.2.10, amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S -2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with
Section 406.6 of the International Building Code.
* *Sections 903.2.11.7 and 903.2.11.8; added to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet, see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire- extinguishing system.
* *Section 903.2.11.9; added to read as follows:
903.2.11.9 General.
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings of
noncombustible construction, (Type I & 11) including Group R -3, which exceed three
stories in height or which have more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor
area regardless of fire area, area separation walls, or fire walls.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings of combustible
construction, (Type III, IV & V) including Group R -3, which exceed two stories in
height or which have more than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of
floor area regardless of fire area, area separation walls, or fire walls.
3. The owner(s) of any building shall be required to install an automatic sprinkler
system at such time as the owner(s) constructs an addition or enlargement to the
building if the total square footage of such addition, when combined with the total
square footage of the existing building, exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet of
noncombustible construction (Type I & II) total floor area, regardless of fire area,
area separation walls, or fire walls.
4. The owner(s) of any building shall be required to install an automatic sprinkler
system at such time as the owner(s) constructs an addition or enlargement to the
building if the total square footage of such addition, when combined with the total
square footage of the existing building, exceeds seven thousand five hundred (7,500)
square feet of combustible construction (Type III, IV & V) total floor area, regardless
of fire area, area separation walls, or fire walls.
* *Section 903.3.1.1; amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems. Where the provisions of this code require a
building, or portion thereof, to be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with N.F.P.A. 13, latest
edition, except as provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3.
* *Section 903.3.1.1.1; amended 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 rooms are
protected with an approved fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that
will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be
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omitted from any room merely because of damp conditions, fire- resistance -rated
construction or the presence of 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 fire 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. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution
equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are
equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated
from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire resistance rating of
not less than 1 hour and a floor /ceiling assembly with a fire- resistance rating
of not less than 2 hours.
* *Section 903.3.1.2; amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to
and including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R, latest edition, and as further restricted by
section 903.1.2, with respect to exceptions or reductions permitted by other requirements
of this code.
* *Section 903.3.5; amended to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water Supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply
with this section, the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1, and other applicable design
standards and requirements. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow
in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code.
Every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor.
* *Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap
to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more
than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems, except for fire
department hose connection valves, shall be electrically supervised to initiate a
supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
* *Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the
horn /strobe notification appliance with a minimum 75
close as practicable to the fire department connection.
* *Section 903.7; amended to read as follows:
building shall be a weatherproof
candela strobe rating, installed as
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903.7 Fire department connections. The fire department connection shall be provided
in a location approved by the fire code official, within 50 feet of the fire lane and
unobstructed.
* *Section 905.2; amended to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with
this section and NFPA 14, latest edition.
* *Section 905.3.9, added to read as follows:
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 of travel, vertically or horizontally, as the
hose lies, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semiautomatic dry standpipes are allowed as
specified in NFPA 14.
* *Section 905.4, item #5; amended to read as follows:
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 located
either on the roof or at the highest landing of stairways with stair access to the roof. An
additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote
standpipe for testing purposes.
* *Section 905.4; add the following item 7.
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; second paragraph added after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap
to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more
than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire
department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a
supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
* *Section 906. 1, item #1; amended to read as follows:
1. In Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R -1, R -2, R -4, S, and U occupancies.
* *Section 907.1.4; added to read as follows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. All new and replacement fire alarm systems serving 20 or
more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire alarm systems.
* *Section 907.2.1; amended to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group A occupancies
having an occupant load of 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons located above
or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for
assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for Group E
occupancy.
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
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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 907.2.1.1; amended to read as follows:
907.2.1.1 System initiation in Group A Occupancies with an occupancy load of three
hundred (300) or more. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A Occupancies with an
occupancy load of three hundred (300) or more shall immediately initiate a signal using
an approved emergency voice /alarm communications system in accordance with Section
907.6.2.2.
Exception: When approved, the prerecorded announcement is allowed to be
manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed three (3) minutes, for the
sole purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved,
constantly approved station.
* *Section 907.2.3; amended to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification
signal utilizing an emergency voice /alarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be
installed in Group E occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors
are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm
system. 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.
"Section 907.2.13; amended to read as follows:
907.2.13 High -rise buildings. Buildings with floors used for human occupancy that are
located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection in accordance with
907.2.13.1, a fire department communications system in accordance with Section
907.2.13.2 and an emergency voice /alarm communications system in accordance with
Section 907.6.2.2.
* *Section 907.2.13; exceptions #1 -6 are deleted.
* *Section 907.4.2.7, added to read as follows:
907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
* *Section 907.6.1.1; added to read as follows:
907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed utilizing Class
"A" wiring for all signaling, initiating, and indicating circuits. Class "A" wiring shall be
designed to comply with NFPA 72.
* *Section 907.6.3.2; amended to read as follows:
907.6.3.2 High -rise buildings. Buildings with floors used for human occupancy that are
located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access shall establish separate zones by floor for any of the following types of alarm -
initiating devices:
1. Smoke detectors
2. Sprinkler water -flow devices
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3. Manual fire alarm boxes
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or suppression
systems.
* *Section 910.1 Exception #2; amended to read as follows:
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast - response (ESFR)
sprinklers, only manual smoke and heat vents shall be required in these areas. Automatic
smoke and heat vents are prohibited.
* *Section 912.2.3; added 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, or as approved by the fire
code official.
* *Section 913.4: second paragraph added to read as follows:
The fire -pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power ", "phase reversal" and
"pump running" conditions by supervisory signal on distinct circuits.
* *Chapter 10: Sections 1001 through 1029; replace all references to "fire code official" with
"building official ".
* *Section 1007.1; added the following Exception 4:
Exceptions:
(previous exceptions unchanged)
4. 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 1007.5, Platform lifts, amended to read as follows:
1007.5 Platform lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts . . . required accessible route in
Section 1109. , Items 1 through 10. Standby power .. {remainder unchanged)
* *Section 1008.1.4.4; amended deleting criteria #4 and 5:
1008.1.4.4 Access - controlled egress doors. The entrance doors in a means of egress in
buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, M, R -1 or R -2 and entrance doors to
tenant spaces in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, M, R -1 and R -2 are permitted to be
equipped with an approved entrance and egress access control system which shall be
installed in accordance with all of the following criteria:
1. A sensor shall be provided on the egress side arranged to detect an occupant
approaching the doors. The doors shall be arranged to unlock by a signal from or loss of
power to the sensor.
2. Loss of power to that part of the access control system which locks the doors shall
automatically unlock the doors.
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3. 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.
(Delete #4 and #5)
6. 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.
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* *Section 1008.1.9.4; amended exceptions 3 and 4 as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group
B,F,MorS
occupancy. {Remainder unchanged)
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy. {Remainder
unchanged}
* *Section 1008.1.9.9; amended to read as follows:
1008.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Doors in the means of egress in
buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I -1, 1 -2, M, R -1 or R -2 and doors to tenant
spaces in Group A, B, E, 1 -1, I -2, M, R -1 or R -2 shall be permitted to be
electromagnetically locked if equipped with listed hardware that incorporates a built -in
switch and meet the requirements below: (remaining text unchanged)
* *Section 1015; added new section 1015.7 to read as follows:
1015.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply..
Reference the electrical code as adopted.
* *Section 1016; added new section 1016.2.2 to read as follows:
1016.2.2 Group F -1 and S -1 increase. The maximum exit access travel distance shall be
400 feet (122 m) in Group F -1 or S -1 occupancies where all of the following are met:
1. The portion of the building classified as Group F -1 or S -1 is limited to one story
in height;
2. The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof
slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm); and
3. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
* *Section 1018.1; added exception 6 to read as follows:
(previous text unchanged)
6. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings within single tenant spaces
need not be of fire- resistive construction when the tenant space corridor is provided with
system smoke detectors tied to an approved automatic fire alarm. The actuation of any
detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor.
* *Section 1022.10: amended to read as follows:
Section 1022.10 Smokeproof enclosures and pressurized stairways. Each exit that
serves building stories where the floor surface is located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access or more than 30 feet below the level of exit
discharge serving such floor levels shall be a smoke proof enclosure or pressurized
stairway in accordance with Section 909.20 of the International Building Code.
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* *Section 1026.6; amended exception 4 to read as follows:
Exceptions: (Exceptions 1 through 3 unchanged)
4. Separation from the open -ended corridors of the building... {remaining text
unchanged)
* *Section 1028.1.1.1; deleted.
* *Section 1029.1; amended to read as follows:
1029.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions
shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R and I -1
occupancies. {Remainder unchanged)
Exceptions:
{Exceptions 1 through 3 unchanged.)
4. In other than Group R -3 occupancies, buildings equipped throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
* *Section 1030.2; amended to read as follows:
1030.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be
continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the
case of fire or other emergency. An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any
purpose that interferes with a means of egress.
* *Section 1101.1; amend to read as follows:
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings
constructed prior to the adoption of this code when an alteration, repair, addition,
change of occupancy, or change of ownership occurs or if a proposed use poses
an increased hazard based on life and fire risks.
* *Section 1103.3; added sentence to end of paragraph as follows:
Provide emergency signage as required by Section 607.2.
* *Section 2303. 1, item #4; amended to read as follows:
4. Such that a nozzle, when the hose is fully extended, will not reach within 10 feet
(3,048 mm) of building openings.
* *Section 2304.1; amended to read as follows:
2304.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel- dispensing
facilities shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; and /or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; and /or
3. Shall be an unattended self - service facility in accordance with Section 2304.3.
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At any time the qualified attendant of item Number 1 or 2 above is not present, such
operations shall be considered as an unattended self - service facility and shall also comply
with Section 2304.3.
* *Section 2401.2; deleted this section.
* *Table 3206.2, footnote j, amended to read as follows:
Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast - response (ESFR)
sprinklers, manual smoke and heat vents or manually activated engineered
mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be required within these areas.
* *Section 3310.1; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
When fire apparatus access roads are required to be installed for any structure or
development, they shall be approved prior to the time of which construction has
progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure.
* *Section 5601.1.3; amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. Except as provided otherwise herein, no person shall possess, store,
offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, manufacture, use or explode any fireworks
within the city limits, or within five thousand feet (5,000 ft) (1,524 m) thereof.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage and handling of
fireworks as permitted in Sections 5604 and 5608.
2. The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 5608.
* *Section 5608.5.6, amend by the addition of the following section:
Section 5608.5.6 Marking of Shell. Each aerial shell shall have printed directly on its
outer casing the following minimum warning 1/8 -inch high letters, which contrast to the
background
WARNING
EXPLOSIVES CLASS "1.4G or 1.3G"
FIREWORK
DO NOT HANDLE- CALL "911"
* *Section 5608.11: added to read as follows:
Section 5608.11 Ignition. Aerial shells shall be ignited by lighting the tips of fuses by an
electrical ignition source, except when manual ignition is approved by the Fire Marshal.
Operators shall not place any part of their bodies over the throat of the mortar.
* *Section 5703.6, sentence added to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank
and piping systems.
* *Section 5704.2.9.5; change Section 5704.2.9.5 and add Section 5704.2.9.5.3 to read as
follows:
5704.2.9.5 Above - ground tanks inside of buildings. Above - ground tanks inside of
buildings shall comply with Section 5704.2.9.5.1 and 5704.2.9.5.2 through 5704.2.9.5.3.
5704.2.9.5.1 {No change.}
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5704.2.9.5.2 {No change. }
5704.2.9.5.3 Combustible liquid storage tanks inside of buildings. The maximum
aggregate allowable quantity limit shall be 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) of Class II or III
combustible liquid for storage in protected aboveground tanks complying with Section
5704.2.9.7 when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The entire 3,000 gallon (11 356 L) quantity shall be stored in protected above-
ground tanks;
2. The 3,000 gallon (11 356 L) capacity shall be permitted to be stored in a single
tank or multiple smaller tanks;
3. The tanks shall be located in a room protected by an automatic sprinkler system
complying with Section 903.3.1.1; and
4. Tanks shall be connected to fuel- burning equipment, including generators, utilizing
an approved closed piping system.
The quantity of combustible liquid stored in tanks complying with this section shall
not be counted towards the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Table
5003.1.1(1), and such tanks shall not be required to be located in a control area. Such
tanks shall not be located more than two stories below grade.
"Section 5704.2.11.5; added a sentence to read as follows:
5704.2.11.5 Leak prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with
Sections 5704.2.11.5.1 through 5704.2.11.5.3. An approved method of secondary
containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems.
"Section 5706.3.9, added to read as follows:
5706.3.9 Permit required. An operational permit is required prior to drilling and
operating a gas well. An operational permit related to a gas well located within the
corporate limits of the City of Denton shall not be issued unless and until a gas well
permit has been issued in accordance and compliance with all ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas, including without limitation, Subchapter 22 of the Denton Development
Code of the City of Denton, Texas.
"Section 5706.3.10; added to read as follows:
5706.3.10 Fire Protection. Drilling and Production Sites shall be equipped with a
lightning protection system. In addition, tank battery facilities shall be equipped with a
remote foam line and a lightning arrestor system approved by the fire code official.
"Section 6103.2.1.5; sentence added to read as follows:
Standby personnel shall be present during demonstrations.
SECTION 2. The fees provided for in Section 106 of the code adopted by Section 1 of
this ordinance shall be as follows:
1, Follow -Up (Re- inspection) Inspection Fees provided in Section 106:
Interior Square Footage Fee
1 to 3,000 $ 25.00
3,001 to 24,000
24,001+
$ 50.00
$100.00
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If follow -up inspections (re- inspection) are required because the violation has not
been corrected, the following fees shall be charged:
1 to 3,000 $ 50.00
3,001 to 24,000 $100.00
24,001+ $200.00
1 The fee for an operational permit required under Section 105.6 of the Fire Code
shall be $200.00 per permit. A fee of $25.00 shall be assessed for each reinspection
associated with an operational permit.
3. The fee for a construction permit required under Section 105.7 of the Fire Code shall
be $200.00 per permit. A fee of $25.00 shall be assessed for each reinspection
associated with a construction permit.
4. A fee of $35.00 shall be assessed for each witnessed inspection of automatic
extinguishing systems (Hood Suppression Systems), automatic fire suppression
systems, and automatic fire alarm systems conducted pursuant to Section 901.6.1.
5. A permit fee for a temporary sales or display booth in covered malls, conducted
pursuant to Section 105.6.9 of the Fire Code, shall be $35.00. A fee of $25.00 shall
be assessed for each reinspection associated with a temporary sales or display booth
permit.
6. A permit fee of $100.00 per permit per day shall be assessed for an open burning
permit issued under Section 105.6.30 of the Fire Code for noncommercial
applications only.
7. A permit fee of $35.00 shall be assessed for a temporary tent permit issued under
Section 105.6.43 of the Fire Code. A fee of $25.00 shall be assessed for each
reinspection associated with a tent permit.
8. A fee of $25.00 shall be assessed for each reinspection associated with a certificate
of occupancy application and fire finals associated with a building permit.
SECTION 3. Any person who violates a provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each such
person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
which any violation of this ordinance is committed, or continued, and upon conviction of any
such violations such person shall be punished within the limits above.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word in this
ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby declares it would have enacted
such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 5. The repeal of any ordinance or any portion thereof by the preceding
sections shall not affect or impair any act done or right vested or accrued or any proceeding, suit
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or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal shall take effect; but every
such act done, or right vested or accrued, or proceedings, suit or prosecution had or commenced
shall remain in full force and effect to all intents or purposes as if such ordinance or part thereof
so repealed shall remain in force.
SECTION _6. This ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the date of
this 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 its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21 day of..........�_.. 2015.
1� V1�1.1 MAYOR
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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