HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2014-2047CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -2047
2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING 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 6-5, ENTITLED "PLUMBING
CODE -ADOPTED," AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 6-5,
ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED," BY
ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE, AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING 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 Plumbing Code, along with local amendments hereto,
should be adopted as the Plumbing 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-
5, and replacing it with a new Section 6-5, entitled "International Plumbing Code Adopted,"
which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 6-5. International Plumbing Code Adopted.
(a) Adoption. The International Plumbing Code with Appendices A through F, 2012 edition,
is hereby adopted and designated as the Plumbing Code for the City of The Colony,
Texas. A copy of the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code is on file in the
office of the city secretary.
(b) Local Amendments. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2012
International Plumbing Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for the
identically numbered provision contained in the 2012 International Plumbing Code or is
an additional provision added to the 2012 International Plumbing Code.
"*Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
714 Engineered Drainage Design ................... 67
"*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.
"*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}
"*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 board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance.
"Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. jrBuilding sewers {shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade.
"*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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***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.
***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 %-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. All horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope.
***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.
**Section 403.1; change to read as follows:
403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and
in the minimum number as follows:
1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an
approved location.
2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where persons are
employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in
Section 403.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comply with the
number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered
individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International
Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International
Building Code.
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"*Section 405.6; delete.
"*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 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.
"*Section 419.3; change to read as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 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.
"*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.
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.
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**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.
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 those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested, rated and approved
for such use in accordance with ASME Al 12.4.1.
**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.
***Section 604.8; add Section 604.8.3 to read as follows:
604.8.3 Thermal expansion control. An expansion tank or approved device shall be installed for the
water heater with the addition of a pressure reducing valve or regulator creating a closed system.
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'Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #5.
"*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.
"*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.
"*Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply
shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
'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.
"*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.
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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.
3. 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.
'Section 712; change to read as follows:
712.3.3.1 Materials. Pipe and fitting materials shall be constructed of brass, copper, CPVC, ductile iron,
stainless steel, galvanized iron, PE, or PVC.
"*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.
"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.
**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.
*"Section 903.1; change to read as follows:
903.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6)
inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than
weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.
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*'"Section 1003; see note below:)
{Until the Health and Water Departments of the area can coordinate a uniform grease interceptor section,
each city will have to modify this section individually.}
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'Section 1101.8; change to read as follows:
1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts or manholes shall be installed in the storm drainage system and
shall comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe cleanouts.
**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.
***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.
***Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2."
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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
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 day of F -e -O ru& &'�4 , 2014.
ATTEST-
Christie
TT ST:Christie Wilson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeff Moor , City Attorney
, Mayor
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