HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 09-1793
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 09-1793
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, SECTION 6-5.3, BY DELETING ALL
REFERENCES TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
2003 EDITION, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 EDITION; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS
TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 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 6-5.3 by
deleting all references to the International Fuel Gas Code, 2003 Edition and the
amendments thereto and providing for the adoption the International Fuel Gas Code,
2006 Edition with the appendices, and the amendments thereto, which shall read as
follows:
"ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-5.3. International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition adopted and amended.
(a) Adoption. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition with the
appendices, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by
reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all
provisions of such code shall be fully applicable and binding.
(b) Amendments.
Section 102.2; add an exception to read asfollows:
Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2.
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Section 102.8; change to read asfollows:
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 NFP A 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
Section 304.10; change to read asfollows:
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 ~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.
Section 304.11; change #8 to read asfollows:
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.
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.
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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 grade level or the manufacturer's
recommendation, whichever is more stringent
Section 305.5 Private garages; delete.
Section 305.7; change to read asfollows:
305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall
be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending a minimum of
3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches
(152 mm) above adjoining grade.
Section 306.3; change to read asfollows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requmng access shall be
provided. . . {hulk 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.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1. 2. and 3 with prior approval of
the code official due to building conditions.
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Exceptions:
1. 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. . .
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 a an
aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a
permanent approved means of access.:., the extent of \vhich shall be from Permanent
exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than-&- 12 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. . . {bulk of section to read the same}. . . on roofs
having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope).
Section 306.5.1; change to read asfollows:
306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that
require service are installed on a roof ha';ing a slope of three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (25 percent slope) or greater on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units
vertical in 12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above
grade at such edge, 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 a level platform at the
appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which
access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than
30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards
shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed
so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply
with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code.
Add Section 306.7 to read asfollows:
306.7 Water heaters above eround 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 (0) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached
with a portable ladder.
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.
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Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read asfollows:
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"
Section 402.3; add an exception to read asfollows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2"
( 18 EHD).
Section 404.9; change to read asfollows:
404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground pIpmg systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of R ~ inches (~ 458 mm) top of pipe below grade, except as
provided for in Section 101.9.1.
Section 404.9.1; delete.
Section 406.1; change to read asfollows:
406.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be
inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and
installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall
make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 406.1.1 through 406.1.5 to determine
compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable
advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for testing. The
equipment. material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be
furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining
that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
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. Mechanical gauges used to measure
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test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than
five times the test pressure.
Section 406.4.1; change to read asfollows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one
half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 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 052 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or
slope gauge. irrespecti'.'e of design pressure. \Vhere the test pressure exceeds 125 psig
(862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in
the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. mechanical diaphragm gauges used to measure
test pressures shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3
Y2"). 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. mechanical
diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half
inches (3 Y2"). a set hand. a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range
not to exceed 20 psi. ha'/e a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater
than five times the test pressure. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at
pressures in excess of fourteen (4) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) 0/2 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 (0) 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.
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 Bet 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. )
Add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
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
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valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they
will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read asfollows:
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
openmg.
Section 614.6; add a sentence to read asfollows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of
termination.
Section 614.6.1; change to read asfollows:
614.6.1 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. The
maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2Yz feet (762 mm) for each 45 degree (0.79
rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90 degree (1.6 rad) bend. 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, and provided that a 4 inch by 6 inch sign
red in color with white letters is permanently affixed to the structure stating the
following:
Warning: Dryer must be approved for vent length not to exceed
40 feet total developed length (TDL.)
Duct Size: (Number)
Total Developed Length: (Number)
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.
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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.
Section 624.1.1; change to read asfollows:
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 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
($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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony.
Texas, this the 19th day of January, 2009.
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