HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 09-1794
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 09-1794
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, 2003 EDITION, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 EDITION;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL 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 6-4, by
deleting all references to the International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition and the
amendments thereto and providing for the adoption the International Mechanical Code,
2006 Edition, with the appendices 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, 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 each such code shall be fully applicable and binding.
(b) Amendments.
Section 102.8; change to read asfollows:
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
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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 304.6; delete.
Section 304.9; change to read asfollows:
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 of 6
inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade.
Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requlflng 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.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items L 2, and 3 with prior approval of
the code official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed... {remainder of
section unchanged}
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 ,,','hich shall be from Permanent
exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 12 feet (3038 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).
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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 having 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 306.6 to read as follows:
306.6 Water heaters above e:round 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 (0) 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.
Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows:
307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system
shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene,
polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra
violet light. All components shall be selected for the pressure.>.-afffi temperature, and
exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged}
Section 307.2.3; amend # 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
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hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a
nuisance.
Section 403.2.1; add an item #5 to read asfollows:
5. 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 asfollows:
g. 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 an exception to read as follows:
501.2 Exhaust discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be
discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a nuisance and not less than the
distances specified in Section 501.2.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from
which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be
exhausted into an attic or crawl space.
Exceptions:
1. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans shall be permitted to 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 asfollows:
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 asfollows:
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. The
maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2Y2 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.
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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 607.5.1; change to read asfollows:
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 listed fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust
systems see Section 510.1-510.9 IMC."
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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Christie Wilson, City Secretary
Robert E. Hager
City Attorney
(REH/cdb 1/16/09)
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