HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 05-1625
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 05- I (.,~ 5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, SECTION 6-4, BY DELETING ALL
REFERENCES TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2003 EDITION;
PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, 2003 EDITION; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. 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, Section 6-4, by
deleting all references to the International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition and the
amendments thereto and providing for the adoption the International Mechanical Code,
2003 Edition, and the amendments thereto, which shall read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-4. Mechanical code adopted.
(a) Adoption by reference. The International Mechanical Code, 2003
Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by
reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein,
all provisions of each such code shall be fully applicable and binding.
(b) Amendments.
Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
l02.8 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
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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 NFP A 70 or
the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
Section 302.3; change to read as follows:
302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood framing. When permitted by the
International Building Code, the cutting, notching and boring of wood framing
members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.4.
Section 304.6; delete.
Private garages. Appliances located in private garages and carports shall be
installed with a minimum clearance of 6 feet (1829 mm) above the floor.
Exception: The requirements of this section shall not apply where the appliances
are protected from motor vehicle impact and installed in accordance with Section
304.3.
Section 304.9; change to read as follows:
304.9 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level
shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending
above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) or shall be suspended a
minimum of6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade.
Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches
(762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096
mm) in length measured along the centerline ofthe passageway from the opening
to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid
flooring not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space not less
than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at
the front or service side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of20 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, access to the attic space shall be provided by one of
the following:
I. A permanent stair.
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2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated
structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall
be provided by a permanent approved means of access. Permanent exterior
ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the
finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and
appliance's level service space. Such access shall not require climbing over
obstructions greater than 30 inches (762 mm) high or walking on roofs having a
slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope).
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance
location in accordance with the Electrical Code.
Add Section 306.6.1 to read as follows:
306.6.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not
more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working
platform at the appliance.
Add Section 306.7 to read as follows:
306.7 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.
306.7.1 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.
Section 307.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows:
307.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators
shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal.
Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other
areas so as to cause a nuisance.
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Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows:
307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components ofthe condensate disposal
system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene,
polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components
shall be selected for the pressure, temperature, and exposure rating of the
installation. Condensate waste and drain line size shall be not less than 14-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 an approved method. All horizontal sections of
drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope.
Section 307.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows:
4. Discharge, as noted, shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert
occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. 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 401.5; add a second exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Group R-3.
2. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when
infiltration of outside air is present.
Section 403.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Where the design professional demonstrates that an engineered
ventilation system is designed in accordance with ASHRAE 62, the minimum
required rate of outdoor air shall be permitted to be as specified in such
engineered system design.
Section 403.2.1; add an item #4 to read as follows:
4. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet,
lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved
mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from
the air.
Table 403.3, footnote g: change to read as follows:
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f. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2. Toilet rooms
within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or
combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical
recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
Section 501.2; add a third exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans that discharge into the attic space of
dwelling units having private attics.
2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems.
3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when
infiltration of outside air is present.
Section 504.6; add a sentence to read as follows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of
termination.
Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows:
504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct
shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal
with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum
length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79
rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after
the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow. The maximum length
of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is
known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided
to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any
transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the dryer
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Section 506.3.10; change to read as follows:
506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood that
penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed from the point of penetration
to the outlet terminal. A duct shall penetrate exterior walls only at locations
where unprotected openings are permitted by the International Building Code.
Ducts shall be enclosed in accordance with the International Building Code
requirements for shaft construction. The duct enclosure shall be sealed around the
duct at the point of penetration and vented to the outside of the building through
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the use of weather-protected openings. Clearance from the duct to the interior
surface of enclosures of combustible construction shall be not less than 18 inches
(457 mm). Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of
noncombustible construction or gypsum wallboard attached to noncombustible
structures shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305
mm). The duct enclosure shall serve a single grease exhaust duct system and
shall not contain any other ducts, piping, wiring or systems.
Delete second exception.
2. A duct enclosure shall not be required for a grease duct that penetrates
only a nonfire-resistance-rated roof/ceiling assembly.
Section 607.2.2; change to read as follows:
607.2.2 Hazardous exhaust ducts. Hazardous exhaust duct systems shall extend
directly to the exterior of the building and shall not extend into or through ducts
and plenums. Penetration of structural elements shall conform to this section and
the International Building Code except that fire dampers are not required at
penetration of fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows:
607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in
accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be
protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing.
Hazardous exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls."
SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or work in
this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance, and the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas hereby
declares it would have enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 3. That the repeal of any ordinance or any portion thereof by the
preceding sections shall not affect or impair any act done or right vested or accrued or
any proceeding, suit or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal
shall take effect; but every such act done, or right vested or accrued, or proceedings, suit
or prosecution had or commenced shall remain in full force and effect to all intents or
purposes as if such ordinance or part thereof so repealed shall remain in force.
SECTION 4. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance or the Code of Ordinances as amended hereby, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the City of The
Colony, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars
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($2,000.00) for each offense; and each and every day such offense is continued shall
constitute a new and separate offense.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately from and
after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases
provide.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas, this the ~ day of ~Q~eI! ,2005.
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Christie Wilson, City Secretary
City Attorney
(REHlcdb 11/22/05)
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