2015-199ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING SECTIONS 28 -27,
28 -28, 28 -33, 28 -34, 28 -123, 28 -124, 28 -144, 28 -145, 28 -251, AND 28 -252 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY
DWELLINGS, 2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2012 INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ALL
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, REGULATING AND
GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PROPERTY,
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR LOCAL AMENDMENTS
THERETO; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas ( "City "), as a home -rule municipality, is
permitted to enact certain rules and regulations to provide for the general health, safety, and
welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec, 214.211, the City desires
to adopt the latest versions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code for
one and two family dwellings with Appendix G, the International Plumbing Code, the
International Mechanical Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code, all published by the
International Code Council in 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt local amendments to such international codes and
to amend the Denton Code of Ordinances accordingly; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is hereby adopted and Section 28-
27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton is hereby amended as underlined and to read
as follows:
"Sec. 28 -27. Adoption of the building code.
The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code
Council, 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 for other than 1 & 2
family dwellings for the city, the same as though the edition of such code were copied at length
herein subject to the deletions and amendments enumerated in section 28 -28."
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SECTION 3. The City hereby adopts local amendments to the International Building Code,
2012 Edition, and Section 28 -28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas is
hereby amended as underlined and to read as follows:
"Sec. 28 -28 Deletions and Amendments:
Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code
(1) Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.6 and
referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to
said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any
reference to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
(2) Section 101.4.7; add the following:
101.4.7 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.
(3) Section 103 amend to insert the Department Name as follows:
SECTION 103
Building Inspections Division of the City of Denton
(4) Section 103.1 changed to read as follows:
Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Inspections Division of the City% of
Denton is ereby iL, (,ed ,aii -i d tlae o,ff iciawl ii hay c. tliereof;sl -i all l)e I(naowaa ,,as 6:lac Btiilclin,
Official.
S Section 105.2 u�erle� the sub -title entitled " Buildin " delete items 1 2 10 and 11
and re- number as follows:
Building:
1. uIL.rovided themmfloor area does notexceed . 1m20
2. Delete (his excin Ptl.
3. .�?tc jjgLi &ed
4. (L ggLjLa IM(D
(1a..rlgeci,
6, (liaclaaragml
7, (1 nehauit .
8. .
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9. (Unchanged)
10. Delete this exemption.
11. (Unchanged)
12. (Unchanged)
13. (Unchanged)
fALSection 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 for inspection when called;
5. The job site is red - tagged twice for the same item;
6. The original red tag has been removed from the job site.
7. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection.
Any re- inspection fees assessed shall be paid before the final inspection is 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
before a permit may be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether
or not a permit is subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount
of the permit fee required by this code or the city fee schedule as applicable. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt the applicant from compliance with
all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from penalty prescribed
by law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the
required inspection in violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as established by
the city fee schedule. This fee shall be in addition to any citations issued as a result of
work being concealed without proper inspections.
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(8) Section 110.3. S is amended to delete the exception
(9) Section 202; amend the following definitions as underlined and to read as follows::
AMBULATORY 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 by the services provided.
This group may include but not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
[FJFIRE 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,
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-
11oUa basis, Wig because of" a �ntral disability or other re asotis, lave in a su iervised
residential erivironnien.t which provides personal care services. The occupants are ca able
of res ndinR to an ermc i e q cy situation withnlit physical assistance from staffw
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories other than enclosed stairways,
elevators, hoistways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air - conditioning or other
equipment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall. Stories, as used in this
definition, do not include balconies within assembly groups or mezzanines that comply
with Section 505.
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.
10 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 Groupwww_E occu ancy, is not considered _a separate
occ "anc y e eept when, tippling th,e as,, egMbl re uiretraent5..of Chapter 1.0 and 11,
(11) Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or fewer detainees
(12) Section 307.1; add the following sentence to Exception 4:
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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 12,
Dry Cleaning Plant provisions.
(13) Section 310.1; amend second paragraph under R-3 as follows:
Adult care and child care facilities with 5 or fewer unrelated persons that are within a
single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.
(14) Section 404.5 is amended to delete the exception.
(1 5) Section 406.3.2 • add item 3 to read as Lollows:
1 A separatiptLLs —11( j (
_ �jroup R-2.,and I D— car x—Irt mov —ided, 11,11 the
car ort is entirejy_gpen on all sides and that the distance between the two 1s at least 10 IT
feet (3048 mm).
(16) Section 406.8; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Thism occgpajley shall 'also mm exdudes garages involved in m1norseimir, modification and
servicina of motor vehicles for items such as lube.jphanges in, :L ions windshield repair
or replaceing Ck cement and other such n
III i nor cart re _____j11 I _110_1L _rQ)_Z1tEs.,
Ll Z Section 712.1.8, chan ge item ,5 to read as Lollows:
5. Is not Men to a corridor in Grou-L and _H
occupancies.
e 18) Section 713. 14. 1 Elevator Lob b)). Erca)tions: 43 chap to read as 10,ows:
Elevators serving floor levels over 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire mmITm
department vehicle access in high rise buildings.
(19) Chapter 9; change International Fire Code to replace with the 2012 International
Fire Codeas aniended by the (i!Y- qf_Q'�ntoll, exce )t for Sections 09 and 91.0.
(20) Section 910.1; change Exception 2 to read as follows:
[F] 2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response
(ESFR) sprinklers, only manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these
areas. Automatic smoke and heat vents are prohibited.
(21) Section 910.2 where required to read as follows:
[F] {Text unchanged }...... Sections 910,11 through 910.2.4
(22) Add Section 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
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[F] 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.
l +capttiion� 1 uildin_ �� of nonconibustiblc otlstruction cont��Mi i c:)nly
noncombustible materials.
2. In area of buildings its t�r�ITatmip 1 -1 us d for_ ,storin C "1, -! �2, , aijt IT4 liquid and solid
_. nclasstfiedletc -pr _ 3 .............._.
oxidizers ±Gloss 1 and uIT enable or antc eroxides, Qla�s and 4
* (x ..) _ v., „'* niaterials..,as re t.tiametl
unstable reac,tiv� _.i��a�tertatls� ��r C 1 "tss 2 ctt 3 . ��tt t°- a'a�t�tav
for a high- hazard commodity classification.
E ce ption: BUilditlgs of n0r1coinbustib,le eottstra~action containin � onl
noncombustible materials.
23 Add subsections 910.2.4 to read as follows:
[F] 910.2.4 Exit access travel distance increase. Buildings and portions thereof used as
a Group F -1 or S -1 occupancy where the maximum exit access travel distance is
increased in accordance with Section 1016.2.2.
24 Table 910.3; Change the title of the first row of the table from "Group F -1 and S-
1 " to include "Group H" and to read as follows:
Group H, F -1 and S -1
i
Exterior door openings more than 30 inches from the top of the threshold to the surface or
ground on the exterior side of the door, that are not part of a means of egress, shall be
protected by an engineered guard designed for a live load equal to the occupancy served.
The means of attachment of the guard to the structure shall be designed and stamped by a
registered professional engineer. The design of the guard shall meet or exceed the
minimum requirements of sections 1013.2 and 2308.12.7 of this code; otherwise the
exterior operating door shall be fixed in a closed position with all operating hardware
removed.
28 Section 1008.1.4.4; add changes to read as follows:
1008.1.4.4 Access - controlled egress doors. The entrance doors in a means of egress in
buildings... (text unchanged) ... R -1 and R -2 shall allow for free egress at all times
without the use of keys, special knowledge, or effort. (delete rest of section }.
(29) Section 1008.1.9.4; amend exceptions 3 and 4 as follows:
Where a air of doofs Serve's all r,. u u at...lar ad of less th alma Lso ij� in a t.;rc ur) i s W..
or Soccupancy. (Remainder unchanged}
4. Where a pair of doors serves a :irOLM A B F M or S occt.11at c . {Remainder
unchanged}
30 Section 10083.9. tions 4 ;.
{Remainder of section unchanged}
(31) Section 1008.1.9.3; Locks and Latches; add condition as follows:
1008.1.9.3, Locks and latches, Locks and latches shall... {text unchanged} ... any of the
following exists:
(text of conditions I through 3 unchanged)
3.1 Where egress doors are used in pairs and positive latching is required, approved
automatic flush bolts may be permitted, provided that both leaves achieve positive
latching regardless of the closing sequence and the door leaf having the automatic flush
bolts has no doorknobs or surface mounted hardware.
(text of conditions 4 and 5 unchanged)
(32), Section 1008.1.9.9• ehai! . e to read as ollows:
10108.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked a Tess ccloor°,s. boors in the means of e press in
buildings with an occgjLanc in Group A B R I -1,1 -2 K R I or R-2 and doors to tenant
aces in ►r uts A, I3, E' ?m.p.�J -2. M, R 1...._of R-2 shalml:......bc ortnitted to be
electtrocnmoieticall locked if e( gipped with listed hardware That ijjc �,�rates � a bgillt - ti
switch and nnect: the rcc uir_en ents below „ twr�rarcrirtirr', i e t r- rrrrl�aat edt
(33) Section 1015; add new section 1015.7 to read as follows:
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1015.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply.
Reference the electrical code as adopted,
(34) Section 1016; add new section 10162.2 to read as follows:
1016.2.2 Group F-1 and S-I increase. The maxiintan exit access gavel distance sluall be
400-k,et L124 I Jes whew all of the followigg are met:
�.nj
1. The portion of the building classified as Group F-11 or S-I is limited to one stor
-classing. G in
height,
2. The minim qq'Lheight from the finished [loor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or
deck is 24 feet (7315 mm), and
3. The Mfld' g as eautomatic ip, d throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system in
p
accordance with Section 903.3. 1. 1.
(35) Section 1018.1; add exception 6 to read as follows:
(previous text unchanged
I
6, In (Iroti 1 B office I)LIdd-i P9 5qort do walls..a l -c- c—ili- ng� -i h-i-n - s —y" k'
L
Lsmut --I�ip—ces
need not be of fire -resistive cojistruction when the tenant s cors-idor is N'ovided with
atic fire alarm. 'I"he acttia(jori of any
detector sl-fall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corrid.or,
(36) Section 1026.6; amend exception 4 to read as follows:
Exceptions: {Exceptions I through 3 unchanged}
4. Sc oration froni the oneii-ended corridors of the wining -text
unchanged)
(3 7) Section 1028.1.1.1; delete.
(38) Section 1029.1; amend to read as follows:
102,9.1 General. hi addihouto the means (de i , )v this chapter, ni'ovisiot'is
shall be nuade R)r mLr gtLcj,, tLYcaliq, peningLiLi_,Q rouftjf� ail. I 1 Gr-c' -1 2
occupancies in apper-danee with Tables 1021.2(i) and 1021.2(2) and GFOU 77 2 Remainder unchanged}
Exceptions:
lExceptions I through 3 unchanged.1
4. h-i other ftm Grou 1, R-3 OCCUlIff aticics ',)uildings Li i imed th ro Li 1,10 011
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
(39) Section 1101.2; Add exception to read as follows:
Exceptions: Projects 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.
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(40) Section 1203.1; amend to read as follows:
1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with
Seekon 120 4, or mechanical ventilation in LiccoL&Lnce with flie International
Mechanical Code.
Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is 5 air chaiwes or less tj °,r hour wlicti tested
with a blower door .. . at .. a oressure 0.2 inch w.c, (50 Pa) in accordance with Section
. .... -
402.4.1.2 of the International Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be
ventilated by
_Llicefianical means in accordance with Section 403 of the International
Mechanical Code.
I(L4.12 Table 150.5. 1, delete toolnote e eind re dace footnole b with the Lollow
b. Non-classified roof cove6ggL".1 bq- I emitted on bUjl(fij1VS Of U OCCUpan6KLh4yjjjg
not more than 120 s-q _IZ_
ft. ected roof area. When exceeding se- ft. of protected
roof area, bUildings of U occqU)mcies nia use 11011-1-�ItCd non-combustible roof coyKU0915.
c. rdeletel
(42) Section 1505.7; delete the section
(43) Section 1510.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
1510.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing
an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15, All
individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required
by Table 1505.1.
(text of exception unchanged)
(44) Section 2901.1 • add a sentence to read as follows.-
111290 1.1 Scope. exisfing text to reniain I '"I'lle provisions of t1i is Chapter ',,,Are inecint to
work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing
Code, Should Lilly cts arise between the two cha,)ters. the BUildiria Official Shall
determine which provision applies.
(45) Table 2902.1; change footnote f to read as follows:
1', Drin](ing fOLAntains are not e iired in M 0 xincl . es_y j...J..qp 0 100 or
less, B Occupancies with 41:111 occUpgnt load (Yr 25 or les&,an(j (or dining ind/or ftink.ijig
establishments.
(46) Section 30061; change to read as follows:
3006.1, General. Elevator machine rooms shall be provided. (Remainder unchanged)
(47) Section 30064; add a sentence to read as follows and delete exceptions I and 2:
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[F] 3006.5. Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces: {text unchanged)... Storage shall
not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Provide approved signage at each entry
door to the elevator machine room stating "Elevator Machinery —No Storage Allowed."
48 Section 3109.1; change to read as follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of sections 3109.2
through 3109.5 and other applicable sections of this code and comply with applicable
state laws.
4 Section 3401.5 Alternative Corn rliance. Work perforrued in accordance with the
TrAct°national Exislin, Buildi!Ig Code, shall, be deenied.jo com .1y. —witb tliepEgyisions of
this chapter w i;;i) rte_ �toyalIT boon the Building Official..
(501 Section 3401.6 Dan eroccs Conditions. 'Remainder r,traclrt�rr �ecl. "
SECTION 4. The International Residential Code with Appendix G, 2012 Edition, is hereby
adopted, and Section 28 -33 of the Denton Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as underlined
and reads as follows:
"Sec. 28 -33. Adoption of the residential code.
The International Residential Code with Appendix G, 2012 Edition as published by the
International Code Council, 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
residential code for one and two family dwellings for the city, the same as though the
edition of such code were copied at length herein subject to the deletions and
amendments enumerated in section 28 -34."
SECTION 5. The City hereby adopts local amendments to the International Residential Code
with Appendix G, 2012 Edition, and Section 28 -34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas is hereby amended as underlined to read as follows:
"28 -34. Deletions and Amendments:
Amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code
(1) Section RI01.1; Insert as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and
Two-family Dwellings of the City of Denton hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) Section R102.4; change to read as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code
to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections
R102.4,1 and R102.4.2. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced
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codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to NFPA 70 or the Electrical
Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
(3)Section R105.2; make changes to this section as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permits.
No changes in first paragraph.
Building:
1. —provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet...
2. Delete this exemption
3. No changes
4. No changes
5. No changes
6 No changes
7. No changes
8. No changes
9. No changes
10. Decks not exceeding 120 square feet in area...
4 1(18.7 Ite -ins ection Fee. A fee as established b ci council resolution may be
chaLggc when:..
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted; the iris
4. The ualdin, is I(Igked or wo! otherwise not available f o 40�
3. A � �t�v�cd a�as Get °c not �aiamtlae �b site available � �...�rb��t°a r�ml����
5. The iob site is red -ta u red twice for sanac items
6. The original red tag has been removed from the job site and /or,
7. Violations exist on the pjqpqqtK including failure to maintain erosion control, trash
control or tree protection.
8. And i p,ectign fees assessed shall be Mlid beforew and more wt� tica�as are „wwmade
on that job site.
j(jLSection R110 (R110.1 through R110.5); delete the section.
(6) Section RI12.2.1 & R112.22; delete the sections.
(7) Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse” to read as follows:
'I "C)'V llB-IC: ( St L,, A sin plc- fianail dwe,llica, unit construeted bn Ga rocs : of tla�ee rar more
attz'Ichemd...units sep arate__dmmby ?:rcal � rl l'ne in rvlai�.h each unit extends f'tonr ft.)u.nd�att�: n to
roof and with a ay rd or public way on at least two sides.
(8) Table R301.2(1); fill in as follows:
w. m..
GROUND WIND DESIGN SEISMIC DESIGN
SPEED imp.... m To..._� ..
SNOW LOAD d h) p graphic CATEGORY'
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. ..,,,_.
Effectsk
5 lb/ft' 90 (3- sec - gust) /76 No A
fastest mile
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weathering' Frost line de t Ter
g p hb mite°
........�.. moderate.....��.�.�.��......... 6„ veiY heavy
WINTER ICE BARRIER FLOOD AIR MEAN
UNDER- LAYMENT FREEZING ANNUAL
DESIGN TEMPe
REQUIRED' HAZARDSg INDEX' TEMP)
22 °F No local code 150 64.90
{No change to footnotes}
(9) Section R302.1; add exception #6 to read as follows:
Exceptions: (previous exceptions unchanged)
6. Open non - combustible carport structures may be constructed when also approved
within adopted ordinances.
(10) Section R302.2, Exception; change to read as follows:
Exception: A common two -hour fire - resistance -rated wall assembly, or one -hour fire -
resistance -rated wall assembly when equipped with a sprinkler system... (remainder
unchanged)
(11) Section R302.2.4, Exception S; change to read as follows:
Exception: (previous exceptions unchanged)
5. Townhouses separated by a common fire - resistance -rated wall as provided in Section
R302,2.µ
(12) Section R302.3; add Exception #3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. (existing text unchanged)
2. (existing text unchanged)
3. Two - family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the
structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
(13) Section R302.5.1; change to read as follows:
WOM
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used
for sleep' Xi niijg
.,j2j,.t!j2L)ses shall not b )�jrmiItcd-,,.Q pd
_jtjpL _r qi
C, _gj)L(�_,�i.between the gg �age ,,
residence shall NLct, "gi 2p with solid wood doors not less thail 13/8 bAh_Ci_ISf35 mm) i
t1iiekiiess, solid or horicyconib core _,steel doors, not less thari 1318
_Ltiie�jies 35 �in6 �thjck
.o.r..20-minute fire-rated doors. Delete reinainder and add:
Pull down ladders installed in the ceiling of an attached garage, where the garage attic is
open to the attic of the house, shall have a minimum 20 minute fire rating or have an
approved covering of fire retardant materials.
(14) Section R302.7; change to read as follows:
R302.7 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls,
under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8-inch (15.8 mm)
fire-rated gypsum board or one-hour fire-resistive construction.
(1 S) R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation; change to read as follows:
1 fiery a )e
_�V�fliln unit shall I rovided w'th whole-house inechanical vemilatiol.1 in
accordance with Section M1507.3.
6 Section R315.3, amend and add exce ptions asJollows.
Where required in exi ti dwellings, Where work reqq!Kjng_A_permit for an addition or
ao alteration that occurs iri existiri d lin s that have aftachect.,94:tues or iii exist'
--- ing
dwellings within which fuel-fired appliances exist, carbon monoxide alarms shall be
provided in accordance with Section R315.1:
Exceptions:
1. Work invol i1i the exterior surfaces of....I well in Ys such as the
replacement of roofing oi�_, �k4ir rig or , t4q.....addition or -replacement of
_ -
Rocgll or, deck., are excilipt 1"rom the
witidows or doors, or the additiori of a, RC_K�__
requirements of this section,
2. bast allationalteraliojiL Q
�,,j�.Ecniirs Of DI(imbin or inechaiiical-systgns IICC
exempt from the requirements of this section,
L122 Section 11401.2, amended ft addigg a neiv parggi:ggh Loflowing he ex i, ti
t V nt,
paragraph to read as follows:
Section R401.2. Reguirements. Lexistin text unchan ed
1"very f"otaidation and/or footing, or any size addition to all exis IS1011
I al) t c�� fexas
lj�i,5 Lee be desj&jjd,,,,apd sealed I)y,,.a I I -registered
engineer.
Section 1 401.2.1 [,I g ineered desil, _jj. l -,verY 10L ndatkNi and /or footjl , which exceeds
490 square feet in area, or an addition to an existing post tensioned foundation,
regal Lqjqd_j?y ig ied atid scaled by,a Texas-re
_.1his code shall be des lice r
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TOP P
(I8) Section 602.6.1; amend the following:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or
partly in an exterior wall or interior load- bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or
notching of the top plate by more than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not
less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 5 inches (127 mm) wide shall be
fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than eight 10d
(0,148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) at each side or
equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the top plate material. The
metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening. See figure R602.6.1.
{remainder unchanged}
(19) Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure:
(20) Section R703.7.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
AND S IN. WIDE
ENED ACROSS AND
r EACH SIDE OF THE
Id NAILS EACH SIDE
In stud framed exterior walls, all ties shall be anchored to studs as follows:
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1. When studs are 16 in (407 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than
24 in (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in (381 mm) from the
foundation; or
2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than
16 in (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the
foundation.
23 Section R902.1; Amend and add exception #3 to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth
in Sections R904 and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed. (remainder
unchanged)
Exceptions:
(text unchanged)
2. (text unchanged)
3. (text unchanzd}
4. Non-classified roof c w + rtal s shall be .... on one-story cLq! ch ,d
accessory strrrclur es used as tool and ...stcar qr � ki hoqu cs...and similar
rrs lLi cay ded tae floor area does not exceeed 00 Sly..,. and therewsla�all�i�e
minimum of 6 feet between detached accessory structures and a residential
dwelling unit.
(24) Sections N1101 through N1103 shall conform to the requirements of the 2012
International Energy Conservation Code as amended by the City of Denton.
(25) Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided ... (bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... sides of the appliance where access is
required. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30
inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger and large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the
building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the
following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity,
3. An access door from an upper floor level..
4. Delete
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Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance
can be serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed... {remaining text unchanged}
(Add the following)
Water heaters of anye shall not be installed within attics with the exception of
replacement of existing water heaters.
26 Section M1411.3; change to read as follows:
M1411.3 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to a sanitary sewer through a trap, by means of a
direct or indirect drain unless otherwise approved by a building official... (remaining text
unchanged)
(2 7) M1503.4 Makeup Air Required amend and add exception as follows:
M1503.4 Makeup p air required. ed.. Exhaust hoods stems ca mblc ofeexhapstan jn excess
of 1011 cubic _feet per x ira ul % 1113 s} sh�w.il l .)e provided with makeu 2 pair at a Fate
rate and 400 cubic feet per
minute. Such makeu t aimsystems shall be een � aunt m W Wm m r
� �' q
_. �mmIT �ccl with a means of cic��c��re and shall he
:a«toinatic�atlly? otittolled to start arid operate simultatl �.>w S1y with tide exhaust sys twem.
Fxc.e mtitan: pp ._e are of sealed coaaabustip..n p awer- vent,
p m_ Where all _, laances an the horns
unyen.ted, or electric:. the exhaust hood... ystcaaa slYWl:.._b� .I�craaatttt�l�taa....a la�aatst a ica Ca(�ty
¢ rala ' ).. ithog �ovmcliia,g na:a eu p air. l „xhaust hood stems.
ac it t Iet __ mta llsvathaa
capable of c x excess of 600 cubic 1 __(Q.28 �ccsttn uaa c�
� ,with a �....... �” f°"e� - -��`r aaamute lfferencebe sl�a�ali �.ac
provide4, makeup air at a rate a: t °c1 a tta�aat ly equal to the difference the
exhaust air rate and 600 cubic feet per minute.
(28) Section M2005.2; change to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room
used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be
installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living
space. Access to such enclosure may be from the bedroom or bathroom when through a
solid door, weather - stripped in accordance with the exterior door air leakage
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an
approved self - closing device. Installation of direct -vent water heaters within an
enclosure is not required. Water heaters of any type shall not be installed within attics;
with the exception of replacement of existing water heaters.
Section G2408.3 (305.5); delete.
(30) Section G2415.2.1 (404.2.1); add a second paragraph to read as follows:
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Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its operating gas
1ressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless
steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag;
"WAR_ NING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
(31) Section G2415.2.2 (404.2.2); add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: �.orrrj ated stainless steel tr.rbin _. CSST shall be a minimum of 1/2" 18
EDH .
(32) Section G2415.7 Protection from physical damare.
(Previous verbiage unchanged)
(Add the following)
CSST 8411 sbarllmmnot be installed within insulated extel,ior wv ills or within 12 niches of the
connection bctw, tjjh pIge a�f_aiq,insulated, exterior wall and roof rafters,
(33) Section G2415.12 (404.12); change to read as follows:
G2415.1.2 404.12 Minimum burial ale Atli. Underground piping systems shall be
installed a mini milia death of 18 inches 4 nim beliLL Kgr de,, excejjt,as G)aovided for in
Section G2415,12.1.
34 Section G2417 4, change to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a
manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record,
or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source
of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Gauges used to
measure... (remainder unchanged)
35 Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3
psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Building Official, the piping and valves
may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with
a manometer or slope gauge For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, gauges shall utilize a
dial with a minimum diaphragm diameter of three and one half inches (3 '' /2 "), a set hand,
1 /10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a
pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm gauges shall
utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one -half inches (3 % "), a set hand, a
minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14)
inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water
th
column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10)
pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200
inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7,5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one
and one -half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
36 Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall _be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For
welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches
water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
(3 7) Section G2420.1 (406.1); add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination
fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and
quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no
case greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as
not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings,
and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so
they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
(38) Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1); add text to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 409.5.1 Located within the same room. The shutoff valve .. bulk o
1.ctr "a °a, ry h uncle �r r ire tcca)r -.clan with ll�e �1ala�cance manufacturer's nStrLICt
A s condary sh_uto f valve rna.iswt be Installed within-3 reet 914 ati,M of the firebox if
appliance shutoff is located in the firebox.
39 Section G2421.1 (410.1); add text and Exception to read as follows:
G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be ... (bulk of
paragraph unchanged) ... approved for outdoor installation. Access to regulators shall
comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section M1305.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
(40) Section G2422.1.2.3 (411.1.3.3); delete Exception I and Exception 4.
(41) Section G2445.2 (621.2); add Exception to read as follows:
(42) Section G2445.2 (621.2); change to read as follows:
Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be Lised as the sole source
of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
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� a b ., lle to lie_ used in
llxc,�. �lio�i l;xist��ppr�c�vecl crt�vc��tcd rc���x�� l�c���tcrs r�z�� c,o��t�n
dwelling units, in accordance with the c ode....provisi m iii ...eff effect whe��.....ins[alled, when
aiMp ITl l)y the f3Llildingt' 11 "ci�l ��nl�.ss an uns -ilk tcrnclr'tion is deterniiiied to exist as
described in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code,
Section G2448.1.1 (624.1.1); change to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters
relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in
accordance with this code. Water heaters shall not be installed within attics.
44 Section P2801.6; add Exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Electric Water Heater..
45 Section P2903.7; change to read as follows:
The minimum size water service pipe shall be �4 1 inch. (Remainder of section
unchanged)
46 Section P3005.2.1; add text to the end of this section to read as follows:
G3005.2.1 Materials. ( existing section with no changes) ... All building cleanouts
subject to vehicular damage shall be cast iron.
(47) Section P3005.2.6; change to read as follows:
P3005.2.6 Base of ° +^ ^''° Upper Terminal. " eleaneut shall be provided at the baOe of
^b waste @F ,;l st, Each horizontal drain shall lac w.l?toviclecl withina elw.not� at its
upper terminal.
Exception: leanouts may be omitted_ on a horizontal drain less than five 5 feet
(1524 mm ) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
(48) Section G3005.2.7; change to read as follows:
P3005.2.7 Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall be a cleanout near...
Back to back combination fittings shall be installed to serve as the required cleanouts for
both the building drain and the building sewer, unless other fittings are approved by the
Building Official. The cleanout at the ....
(449 ) Section P3111; delete.
(50) Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following:
P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in
above the floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less
than the drainboard height and then returning it downward and connecting it to the
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horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return
vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye- branch fitting and shall, in
addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a
wye- branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then
through the roof to the open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not less than
six (6) inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage
fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor level and a minimum slope of
one - quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm /m) back to the drain shall be maintained. The
return bend used under the drainboard shall be a one (1) piece fitting or an assembly of a
forty -five (45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety (90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty -five (45)
degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required
in this Code. The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no other
fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
51 Chapters 34 through 43; delete. Except for additional amendment that follows,
replace chapters 34 through and including chapter 43 of the International Residential
Code with the National Electrical Code as amended and adopted.
52 Section E3301.1; add amendment to read as follows:
Electricians holding a State Electrical Apprentice license shall be directly supervised by
an electrician holding a State Residential Wireman license.
53 Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. Adopt as part of this code with
the amendment as follows:
Section AG105.2; changed to read as follows:
AG105.2 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an m-
ground, above - ground or on- ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier
which shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the
side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
LL41Appendix HPatio Covers. Adopt as part of this code.
(55)Appendix JExisting Buildings and Structures. Adopt as part of this code."
SECTION 6. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, is hereby adopted and Section 28-
123 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton is hereby amended as underlined so that
said section shall hereafter be and read as follows:
"Section 28 -123 Adoption of the fuel gas code.
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition as published by the International
Code Council, a copy which shall be filed in the Office of the City Secretary and
available for public inspection, is hereby adopted and designated as the fuel gas code for
the city, the same as though the edition of such code were copied at length herein subject
to the deletions and amendments enumerated in section 28- 124."
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SECTION 7. The City hereby adopts local amendments to the International Fuel and Gas Code,
2012 Edition, and Section 28 -124 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas is
hereby amended as underlined to read as follows:
"28 -124. Deletions and amendments.
Amendments to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
(1) Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2.
(2) Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes, when specifically adopted,
and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference, Where differences occur between provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to
said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any
reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
(3) Section 304.10; change to read as follows:
304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation
and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area
through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the
size opening required to provide the free area specified, Where the design and free area of
louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25-
percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 7-5-50- percent free area. Screens
shall have a mesh size not smaller than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). Nonmotorized louvers and
grilles shall be fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the
appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main burner
ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the main
burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start -up and to shut down
the main burner if the louvers close during operation.
(4) Section 304.11; change #8 to read as follows:
304.11 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the
following:
1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 6 of the
International Mechanical Code or of a material having equivalent corrosion
resistance, strength and rigidity.
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Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall
not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than
one required fireblock is removed.
2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of
combustion air to the appliances.
3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure.
4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both
such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and lower
combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air.
5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.
6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the
source of combustion air.
7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or
plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not
be used to supply combustion air.
Exception: Direct -vent gas -fired appliances designed for installation in a
solid fuel- burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have
the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
vertically from the adjoining ground level or the manufacturer's recommendation,
whichever is more restrictive.
f5) Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... side of the appliance. The clear access
opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm),
or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one or more of the
following are required;
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. (Delete)
Exceptions:
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The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the
required opening.
2. Where the passageway is not less than ... (bulk of section to read the
same) .
Water beaters shall not be installed within attics.
(6) Section 306; add Section 306.7 with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as
follows:
306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building. Water heaters shall not be installed within attics.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger when approved by the code
official) is capable of being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is
installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and
may be reached with a portable ladder.
306.7.1. Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is
not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main
level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section
306.3.1.
(7) Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be
composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into
the tag:
"WARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
(8) Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" ( 18
EHD).
(9) Section 404.2; add a sentence to read as follows:
.: " SST e shall not be illst<llled Within 61SUIaled exterior wells or \, itliin 12 inches of
the connection between the to plate ofman insulated exterior wall and roof rafters.
(10) Section 404.12; chanze to read as follows:
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404.12 Minimum burial depth. Under round piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm ) top of pipe below grade,
(11) Section 406.1; change to read as follows:
406.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial o eration all i in g installations shall be
inspected and pressure tested determine that the materials design. fabrication, and
y 1 ..g_1 ' .._._
arast�all�ataon �ractrccs co�aa �el � wrtl� tha° a�c� r��a'c�a�c�ats aal" tl�i�, ctad.... I "I�e �crt���t N: .._�......__._.
stake tae a, . llcra t!r t°r:sca l cl.._inIT Sections 406.1W 1 through 4Qtij.5 to determine
compliance with the l rovisions of this code. l "lie l� ryp t holder shal ive reasonable
advance notice to code official when the i to s std ° em is ,.,.ready for testing. The
ggWRgient� rriatgrial, our a_arial 1,,gbor necc .jpfy liar the insl2g t:ioils and test shall be
ltara l l tle perraait laoldr °rmmad thecrnat I'aollt ;hall be ac:�tc�silla 9g�wc�c °t�ielmttNtm(rI
aashcr °.....
that the work will withstandm the test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
12 Section 406.4; change to read as follows:
406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer
or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a
pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure
shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
13 Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20 kPa
gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a
pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or
slope gauge, For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial
with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 ``/2 "), a set hand, 1 /10 pound
incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3
psig, For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with
a minimum diameter of three and one -half inches (3 '/2 "), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10
pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi, For welded piping, and
for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column
pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2
kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch
(69,6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water
column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one -half times
the proposed maximum working pressure.
(14) Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows:
406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and
for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column
pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (Delete remainder of
section)
(115 ) Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
c
409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless
steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or
equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality,
and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case
greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not
to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and
valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they
will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping,
16 Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section 306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
17 Section 621.2; add exception as follows:
621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole
source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling
units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved
by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in
Section 108.7.
18 Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows:
624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to
access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with
the International Plumbing Code."
SECTION 8. The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is hereby adopted, and Section
28 -144 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton is hereby amended so that said section
shall hereafter be and read as follows:
"Section 28 -144. Adoption of the plumbing code
The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition as published by the International Code
Council, a copy which shall be filed in the Office of the City Secretary and available for
public inspection, is hereby adopted and designated as the plumbing code for the city, the
same as though the edition of such code were copied at length herein subject to the
deletions and amendments enumerated in section 28- 145."
SECTION 9. The City hereby adopts local amendments to the International Plumbing Code,
2012 Edition, and Section 28 -145 is hereby amended as underlined as reads as follows:
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1128 -145. Deletions and amendments.
Amendments to the 2012 International Plumbing Code
(1) Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
714 Engineered Drainage Design, ................ 67
(2) Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the differences occur between
provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall be
the minimum requirements. 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.
(3) Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as adopted by resolution
of the governing body of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for authorizing the
refunding of fees. (Delete balance of section)
(4) Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following:
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the
code official to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) established by ordinance. The
ZBA shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government
Code and local ordinance.
(5) Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below
grade.
(6) Section 305.9; change to read as follows:
305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing
system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other
locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into
the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner.
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(7) Section 314.2.1; change to read as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal.... {text unchanged}
... Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so
as to cause a nuisance.
(8) Section 314.2.2; change to read as follows:
314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system
shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross - linked polyethylene, polyethylene,
ABS, CPVC, or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet light. All
components shall be selected for the pressure, temperature and exposure rating of the
installation. Joints and connections shall be made in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Chapter 7 relative to the material type. Condensate waste and drain line size
shall not be less than 3/a -inch (19 mm) internal diameter and shall not decrease in size
from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes
from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or
tubing shall be sized in accordance with Table 314.2.2.
(9) Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
401.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the materials, design and installation of plumbing
fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings in accordance with the type of occupancy, and shall
provide for the minimum number of fixtures for various types of occupancies. The
provisions of this Chapter coordinate with the provisions of the Building Code. Should
any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Code Official shall determine which
provision applies.
10 Section 405.6; delete.
11 Section 409.2; change to read as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall
be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with
Section 608.
(12) Section 410.1; change to read as follows:
410.1 Approval. {existing text unchanged) ... In other occupancies, where drinking
fountains are required, water coolers or bottled water dispensers shall be permitted to be
substituted for all required drinking fountains. Drinking water shall be provided at no
cost,
Section 412.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Required location. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas.
1. In public coin - operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple
family dwellings, the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided
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with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains shall have
a minimum outlet of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter,
2. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official
may accept floor sinks.
3. Public restrooms.
14 Section 419.3; change to read as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (6 10 mm) in front of
a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side
of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent
material.
(1 5) Section 502.6; Add Section 502.6 to read as follows:
502.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
_.......
Water heater f..y � _. led within attics with the _exception of
s of an e sha11IT not be instal _..._
replacement of existing water heaters.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of
being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more
than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached
with a portable ladder.
502.6.1 Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is
not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main
level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.1.
16 Section 504.6; change to read as follows:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure
relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap,
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall
discharge full size to the air gap.
4, Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief
device or equipment.
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Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P
discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and
permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with
those instructions.
5. Discharge to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where discharging to
the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall be first piped to an
indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a conditioned area.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building
occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above grade
nor more than 6 inches above the waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping,
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of CPVC, Copper, Ductile iron, Galvanized steel, or Stainless
steel.
17 Section 604.4; add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is
more restrictive than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take precedence.
(18) Section 604.8; add Section 604.8.3 to read as follows:
604.8.3 Tberrual expansion control. An expansion tank or :a roved device shall be
iiista led for than wafer licater with the addition of a �� ��,�mrm�m�� rcdaaa adI ..Y "'lv(� gar rc g�agW.Ia(or
creating _a closed system.
(19) Section 606.1; delete items #3, #4, and #S.
Section 606.2; change to read as follows:
606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following
locations:
1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in
one- and two - family residential occupancies, and other than in individual sleeping
units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses
and similar occupancies,
2. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.
(21) Section 608.1; change to read as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and
maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids,
solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross - connections
or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow preventer applications shall
conform to applicable local regulations, Table 608.1, and as specifically stated in
Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
22 Section 608.17; change to read as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be
located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with
applicable local regulations. Installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1
through 608.17.8.
(23) Section 610.1; add exception to read as follows:
610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious
matter and disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that
prescribed by the health authority or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence
of a prescribed method, the procedure described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA
C652, or as described in this section. This requirement shall apply to "on- site" or
"inplant" fabrication of a system or to a modular portion of a system.
1. The pipe system shall be flushed with clean, potable water until dirty water does
not appear at the points of outlet.
2. The system or part thereof shall be filled with a water /chlorine solution containing
at least 50 parts per million (50 mg /L) of chlorine, and the system or part thereof
shall be valved off and allowed to stand for 24 hours; or the system or part thereof
shall be filled with a water /chlorine solution containing at least 200 parts per
million (200 mg/L) of chlorine and allowed to stand for 3 hours,
Following the required standing time, the system shall be flushed with clean
potable water until the chlorine is purged from the system.
4. The procedure shall be repeated where shown by' a bacteriological examination
that contamination remains present in the system.
Exception: With prior approval the Code Official may wave this requirement
when deemed un- necessary.
(2�4 Section 708.3. S and 708.3.7; add new sections to read as follows:
708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction. {Existing section with no
changes) ...All building cleanouts subject to vehicular damage shall be cast iron.
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708.3.7 Materials. All building cleanouts subject to vehicular damage shall be cast iron.
(25) Section 712; change to rend as follows:
712.3.3.1 Materials. Pine and fitting materials shall he constructed of brass co
CPVC ductile iron stainless steel galvanized iron, PE, or PVC.
26 Section 712.5; add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in
any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be
provided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case of
overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see
Section 1113.
(2 7) Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system
shall be permitted to be designed by approved design methods.
28 Section 802.4; add a sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
802.4 Standpipes. Standpipes shall be... {text unchanged) ... drains for rodding. No
standpipe shall be installed below the ground.
(29) Section 903.1; change to read as follows:
903,1 ltool'extension. All qL)cn ve t e s t td tM _tough a roof sluall be terminated
at least six (6 ) inches mm(l 52 mm) above the roof, except that_where _a roof is to be used for
any purpose other than weatherw wrotection. the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet
..........
(2134 mm) above the roof,
(30) Section 1002.10; delete.
(31) Section 1003.1; added to read as follows:
1003.1 Minimum construction standards for food service establishments are
required when:
1. A new building with a food service establishment is constructed and occupied;
2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new food service
establishment in an existing structure which has not been previously used as a food
service establishment within the last six (6) months, or has been used as a food service
establishment without an adequately sized grease interceptor, or.
3. When a change to a more restrictive class of food service establishment occurs.
Heavy Food Preparation: shall mean any area in which foods are prepared utilizing a
grill, griddle, deep -fat fryer, commercial type ovens, and /or any similar food preparation
equipment; or any area subject to flooding type of wet cleaning procedures due to the
cutting or processing of meat, poultry, fish or pork. Heavy food preparation includes but
is not limited to; cafeterias, fast food restaurant, full service restaurants, pizza
preparation, donut preparation, and meat and fish markets, etc. either a minimum 750 -
gallon grease interceptor is required for heavy food preparation establishments with
*seating capacity for 50 or more; or a minimum 250- gallon grease interceptor is required
for heavy food preparation establishments with a *seating capacity for less than 50 or
take -out food service establishments; or the minimum size shall be established by the
currently adopted International Plumbing Code; whichever is more stringent,
Light Food Preparation: shall mean any area in which foods are prepared exclusive of
the use of fryers, grills or similar equipment. Light food preparation is usually limited to
the preparation of hot dogs, sandwiches, salads or other similar foods and fountain -type
cold drinks. Light food preparation includes, but is not limited to, sandwich shops,
limited menu concession stands, etc. Either a minimum 250- gallon grease interceptor is
required for light food preparation establishments with *seating capacity for 50 or more;
or a minimum 20 gpm flow- through rating or 40 -pound retention capacity grease trap is
required for light food preparation establishments with a *seating capacity for less than
50 or take -out food service establishments; or the minimum size shall be established by
the currently adopted International Plumbing Code; whichever is more stringent.
No Food Preparation: shall mean any area in which foods are provided pre- wrapped,
from an approved source, with microwave oven type heating being the maximum
handling involved. No food preparation is limited to pre - packaged sandwiches or similar
foods, candies and containerized beverages. A grease interceptor is not required for "no
food preparation" establishments.
Food service establishments shall not share grease interceptors unless specifically
authorized by the Building Official,
*Seating Capacity is measured using Section 1004.7 Fixed Seating and Table 1004.11
Maximum Floor Area Allowances per Occupant found in the currently adopted version of
the International Building Code.
(32) Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains,
building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be
based on six (6) inches per hour rainfall rate.
(333 ) Section 1107.3; change to read as follows:
1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be
sized in accordance with Section 1106. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of
ponding water from exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by
Section 1101.7. Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102
mm). The flow through the primary system shall not be considered when sizing the
secondary roof drain system.
(34) Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2.
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SECTION 10. The International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition is hereby adopted, and Section
28 -251 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton is hereby amended as underlined and
read as follows:
1128 -251. Adoption of the mechanical code.
The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition as published by the International Code
Council, a copy which shall be filed in the Office of the City Secretary and available for
public inspection, is hereby adopted and designated as the mechanical code for the city,
the same as though the edition of such code were copied at length herein subject to the
deletions and amendments enumerated in section 28- 252."
SECTION 11. The City hereby adopts local amendments to the International Mechanical Code,
2012 Edition, and Section 28 -252 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas is
hereby amended to read as follows.
"28 -252. Deletions and Amendments.
Amendments to the 2012 International Mechanical Code
(1) Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to
said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any
reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
(2) Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided ... (bulk of paragraph unchanged) , .. side of the appliance. The clear access
opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm),
or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair,
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity,
3. An access door from an upper floor level,
4. Delete
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Water heaters of anyww ypeIT.shall not be within attics with the mexceptioen..gf
replacement of existing water heaters.
Exceptions:
The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is
capable of being serviced and removed... (remainder of section unchanged)
f3 Section 306; add Section 306.6 to read as follows:
306.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in
which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground
or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to
the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of
being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than
ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a
portable ladder.
306.6.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a
receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet
shall be provided in accordance with Section 306,3.1.
(4) Section 307.2.3; amend item 2 to read as follows:
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the
equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to
alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain, The overflow drain
line shall connect to the drain pan at a higher level than the primary drain connection.
However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a
walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
SECTION 12. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provision or applications, and
the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby declares it would have enacted such
remaining portions despite any such invalidity. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are
severable.
SECTION 13. All provisions of the ordinances of the City of Denton in conflict with the
provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. The repeal of any ordinance or any portion
thereof by the preceding text shall not affect or impair any act done or right vested or accrued or
any proceeding, suit or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal shall take
effect and such shall remain in force for all intents and purposes as if such ordinance or part
thereof so repealed shall remain in force.
SECTION 14. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
found guilty of a misdemeanor and fined a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)
for each violation. Each day that a provision of this Ordinance is violated shall constitute a
separate and distinct offence.
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SECTION 15. Pursuant to Section 2.09(c) of the Charter for the City of Denton, 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 the date
of its passage. In compliance with Section 214.218 of the Texas Local Government Code,
enforcement of any new provisions adopted herein shall be delayed for at least 30 days after final
adoption unless such delay would cause imminent harm to the health or safety of the public.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day 2015
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CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
IC
A PPIkO V1,1) A3 TO LEGAL FORM;
BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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