HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2014-2042CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-2042
2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, BY
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 6-1.1, ENTITLED
"INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION ADOPTED AND
AMENDED," AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 6-2,
ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED," BY
ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, is of the opinion that
the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, along with local amendments hereto, should
be adopted as the Building Code for the City of The Colony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, be, and the
same is, hereby amended by amending Chapter 6, Article I, by repealing in its entirety Section 6-
1.1, and replacing it with a new Section 6-2, entitled "International Building Code Adopted,"
which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 6-2. International Building Code Adopted.
(a) Adoption. The International Building Code with the Appendices A through J, 2012
edition, is hereby adopted and designated as the Building Code for the City of The
Colony, Texas. A copy of the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code is on file
in the office of the city secretary.
(b) Local Amendments. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2012
International Building Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for the
identically numbered provision contained in the 2012 International Building Code or is
an additional provision added to the 2012 International Building Code.
*"Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.6 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.
**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.
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** Section 103 and 103.1 amend to insert the Department Name
SECTION 103
[INSERT OFFICIAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT NAME OF JURISDICTIONI
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The City's Engineering Department is hereby created and the
official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
***Section 104.10.1; jurisdictions may consider the option to amend or delete depending on local
enforcement and flood hazard ordinances.
***Section 105.2, under sub -title entitled "Building" delete items 1, 2, 10 and 11 and re -number as
follows:
Building:
1. (Unchanged)
2. (Unchanged)
3. (Unchanged)
4. (Unchanged)
5. (Unchanged)
6. (Unchanged)
7. (Unchanged)
8. (Unchanged)
9. (Unchanged)
10. (Unchanged)
**Section 109; add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Re -inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when:
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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 disapproval -tagged twice for the same item;
6. The original disapproval -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 any more inspections are made on that job site.
*"Section 109; add Section 109.8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been
commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made 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.
*"Section 202; amend definition of Ambulatory Care Facility 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
***Section 202; add definition of Assisting Living Facilities to read as follows.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who
because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which
provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation
without physical assistance from staff.
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"*Section 202; change definition of "Atrium" as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... {Balance remains unchanged}
"*Section 202; amend definition to read as follows:
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.
*`Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy except when applying the
assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11.
**Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
**Section 307.1; add the following sentence to Exception 4:
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.
"*Section 403. 1, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings with a Group A-5 occupancy in accordance with Section 303.6.
**Section 403.3, Exception; delete item 2.
*""Section 403.5.2; add the following:
Exception: With prior approval of the Building and Fire Code officials.
***Section 403.6.2; amend to read as follows:
403.6.2. High -Rise Buildings - Occupant Evacuation Elevators. Where prior approval of the Building
and Fire Code officials has been obtained and ... {text unchanged}.
**Section 404.5; delete Exception.
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"Section 406.3.2; add item 3 to read as follows:
3. A separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that the carport is
entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm).
"Section 406.8; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor
vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor
part replacement and other such minor repairs.
"Section 506.2.2; add sentence to read as follows:
506.2.2 Open Space Limits. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public use
and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. In order to be considered as accessible, if not
in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10 -foot wide pathway meeting fire department
access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided.
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"Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with
Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the
applicable standard, or as approved by the fire code official.
"Section 903.2; add the following:
[F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall
be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. Automatic Sprinklers shall
not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoistways, other than
pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Signage shall be provided at the entry
doors to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY — NO STORAGE ALLOWED."
"Section 903.2; delete the exception.
Section 903.2.1.2; No Change.
**Section 903.2.9; add Section 903.2.9.3 to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all self-service storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a one-hour fire
barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment.
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Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the
International Building Code, that is located 35 feet (10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
Exceptions: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International
Building Code.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet
(4572 mm), see IFC Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq.ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all
buildings with a building area over 6,000 sq.ft. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define
separate buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building
Code.
***Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 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 ... {text unchanged]... because it is damp, of fire -
resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire
hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the
contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the
remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -
resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers
would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
5. {Delete.}
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'Section 903.3.1.2.2; add the following:
[F]Section 903.3.1.2.2 Attics, Open Breezeways, and Attached Garages. Sprinkler protection is
required in attic spaces of such buildings two or more stories in height, open breezeways, and attached
garages.
"Section 903.3.1.3; add the following:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family
dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
"Section 903.3.5 Water Supplies; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply
requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire protection system shall be designed with a
10 psi safety factor. Reference Section IFC 507.4 for additional design requirements.
"Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms; add a second paragraph after the
exceptions to read as follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All
control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves
shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
"Section 903.4.2 Alarms; add second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe
notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire
department connection.
"Section 905.2 Installation standard; change to read as follows:
[F] 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and
NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum
of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm.
Section 905.3.1; change to read as follows:
905.3.1. Building Height. Class III standpipe system shall be installed throughout buildings where the
floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet or 2 stories above the lowest level of the fire
department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 2 stories or 30
feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access (Exceptions remain unchanged).
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***Add Section 905.3.9 and exception to read as follows:
[F] 905.3.9 Building area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per story, Class I automatic
wet or manual wet standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the building's interior area is more
than 200 feet (60960 mm) of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department
vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic dry standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA
14.
**Section 905.4, item 5; change to read as follows:
[F] 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 to serve the
roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance
with Section 1009.16. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most
hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.
**Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections; add the following item 7:
[F] 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.
**Section 905.9 Valve supervision; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as
follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All
control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves
shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
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**Add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Design standards. All alarm systems new or replacement shall be addressable. Alarm
systems serving more than 20 smoke detectors shall be analog addressable.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion
initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative
building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 18 months of permit
application.
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**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with new Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an occupant load of
300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group
A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.9 of the International
Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section.
Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm
system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: {unchanged.}
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at the
walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
**Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an
emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and
installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings,
whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load
consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
"Section 907.2.3; add exception 1.1 to read as follows:
[F] Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day care occupancies
with an occupant load of 30 or less when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected
single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2
or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.)
*** Section 907.4.2 Manual fire alarm boxes to read as follows:
[F] {Text unchanged} ...... Sections 907.4.2.1 through 907.4.2.7.
***Add Section 907.4.2.7 to read as follows:
[F] 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
**Add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure
of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the
normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed in such a way
that a single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class A). Outgoing and
return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class A circuits
and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and
return circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from an addressable input (monitor) module
may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the addressable module to the initiating device is ten
feet or less.
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**Add Section 907.6.5.3 to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.5.3 Communication requirements. All alarm systems, new or replacement, shall transmit
alarm, supervisory and trouble signals descriptively to the approved central station, remote supervisory
station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device designation and
location of addressable device identification. Alarms shall not be permitted to be transmitted as a General
Alarm or Zone condition.
**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.
*** Section 910.2.1; change to read as follows:
910.2.1 Group F or S. Buildings and portions thereof used as Group F or S occupancy having more than
15,000 square feet.
**Add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
[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.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers, Class
1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials, or
Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as required for a high -hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
**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.
**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
**Add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
[F] 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.
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'Section 913.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
[F] When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an
exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless
of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by IFC
Section 506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior
wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be
provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire
code official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by IFC Section 506.1.
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'Section 1004.1.2; delete exception:
1004.1.2 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one
occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.2. For areas without fixed seating, the occupant
load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the
occupant load factor assigned to the function of the space as set forth in Table 1004.1.2. Where an
intended function is not listed in Table 1004.1.2, the building official shall establish a function based on a
listed function that most nearly resembles the intended function.
'Section 1007.1; add 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.
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**" Section 1007.5; Platform lifts, amend to read as follows:
1007.5 Platform lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts ... required accessible route in Section 1109.8, Items 1
through 10. Standby power .. {remainder unchanged)
'Section 1008.1.9.4; amend exceptions 3 and 4 as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S
occupancy. {Remainder unchanged)
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy. {Remainder unchanged)
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"Section 1008.1.9.9; change 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, 1-1, 1-2, M, R-1 or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A, B, E, 1-1, 1-
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}
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**Section 1015; add 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; add 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; add 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 1018.6; amend to read as follows:
1018.6, Corridor Continuity. All corridors shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit, and shall
not be interrupted by intervening rooms. {Remainder unchanged}
{Exception unchanged}
**Section 1026.6; amend 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; delete.
***Section 1029.1; amend 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 1-1 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.
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**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.
***Section 1203.1; amend to read as follows:
***1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with Section
1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is 5 air changes or less per hour when tested with a
blower door at a pressure 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 mechanical means in accordance with
Section 403 of the International Mechanical Code.
'Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following:
b. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than
120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non -rated non-combustible roof coverings.
c. [delete]
**Section 1505.7; delete the section
"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}
"Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain} The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in
coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts
arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies.
"Section 2902.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
In other than E Occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1 may be lowered, if
requested in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced number and approved by the Building
Official.
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**Table 2902.1; change footnote f to read as follows:
f. Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or less, B
Occupancies with an occupant load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
***Section 2902.1.3; add new Section 2902.1.3 to read as follows:
2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures required in this
Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures set out in this section.
2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided for use by
employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas. Additional
hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by employees.
2902.1.3.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments, at least one service sink or
one floor sink shall be provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet
floor cleaning tool and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The location of the service
sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be approved by the City's health department.
**Section 3006.1; change to read as follows:
3006.1, General. Elevator machine rooms shall be provided. {Remainder unchanged.}
**Section 3006.4 {3006.5 if previous amendment adopted); add a sentence to read as follows and
delete exceptions 1 and 2:
[F] 3006.4. 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."
***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 complying with applicable state laws.
***Section 3401.5 Alternative Compliance. Work performed in accordance with the International
Existing Building Code shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of this chapter with prior approval
from the Building Official.
***Section 3401.6 Dangerous Conditions. {Remainder unchanged.}"
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SECTION 3. If any section, article paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance, or application thereto any persons or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by
a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance; and the City Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining
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portions of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby amended, repealed, and
all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court
of the City of The Colony, Texas, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Every day a violation occurs shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THIS 4M day of Febi-K a.V j , 2014.
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