HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 09-1795
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 09-1795
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, SECTION 6-5, BY DELETING ALL
REFERENCES TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,
2003 EDITION, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE, 2006 EDITION; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS
TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING 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 by
deleting all references to the International Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition and the
amendments thereto and providing for the adoption the International Plumbing Code,
2006 Edition with the appendices, and the amendments thereto, which shall read as
follows:
"ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-5. Plumbing code - Adopted.
(a) Adoption. The International Plumbing 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.
International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition adopted and amended.
Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read asfollows:
Section 714
Engineered Computerized Drainage Design . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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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 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 asfollows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as indicated in the
follo\ving schedule: (JURISDICTION TO INSERT }1PPROPRL^1TE SCHEDULE)
adopted by resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for authorize authorizing
the refunding of fees as follows. (Delete balance of section)
Section 109; delete.
Section 305.6.1; change to read asfollows.'
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems
shall be a minimum of [number] inches (mm) belo'...' finished grade at the point of septic
tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below
grade.
Section 305.9; change to read asfollows.'
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.
Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows:
312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention
assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local
provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is performed.
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312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double
check-valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector
fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection
backflow prevention assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof
vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or
relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance
with applicable local provisions. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is
responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with one of the following
standards:
{list of standards unchanged}
Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read asfollows.'
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. Condensate shall
not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a
nmsance.
Section 314.2.2; change to read asfollows.'
314.2.2 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, aHd--temperature and
exposure rating of the installation. 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 an approved method. All horizontal sections of drain piping
shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope
Section 401.1; add a sentence to read asfollows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination 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 asfollows:
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.
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Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
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.
Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:
403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the
International Buildinf? Code.
Section 405.6; delete.
Section 409.2; change to read as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall
be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with
Section 608.
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Section 410.1; change to read asfollows:
410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1M, ASME
A112.19.2M or ASME A112.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010.
Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. 'Nhere water is
served in restaurants or '""here bottled water coolers are pro':ided in other occupancies,
drinking fountains shall not be required. In other occupancies, 'Nhere drinking fountains
are required, bottled ""ater dispensers shall be permitted to be substituted for not more
than 50 percent of the required drinking fountains.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or
dining establishment.
Section 412.4; change to read asfollows.'
412.4 Required location Pablic laandries and eentral washing faeilities. 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.)
Section 413.4; change to read asfollows:
413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply
of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or with
the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
Section 417.5; change to read asfollows.'
417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious,
noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials.
Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229
mm), measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of
sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty-two (22) inch (559 mm) door.
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1.
Section 417.5.2; change to read asfollows.'
417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated
receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material
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complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all
sides at least 2- J inches (M 76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend
outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold iamb. Liners shall
be recessed and fastened to an approved backing so as not to occupy the space required
for wall covering, and shall not be nailed or perforated at any point less than 1 inch (25
mm) above the finished threshold. Liners shall be pitched one-fourth unit vertical in 12
units horizontal (2-percent slope) and shall be sloped toward the fixture drains and be
securely fastened to the waste outlet at the seepage entrance, making a water-tight joint
between the liner and the outlet.
Add Section 417.7 to read asfollows.'
417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by
filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a
manner so that both sides of pans shall be subiected to the test at the point where it is
clamped to the drain.
Section 419.3; change to read asfollows.'
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 502.3; change to read asfollows.'
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics.
Attics containing a water heater shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed
passageway large enough to allow removal of the water heater. 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 when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the
opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less
than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep
and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the water
heater. 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 water heater.
Add Section 502.5 to read asfollows.'
502.5 Water heaters above e:round 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.
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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.
502.5.1 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 502.1.
Section 504.6; change to read asfollows:
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. located in the same room as the water
fleatef .
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 instruction..
5. Discharge to the floor, 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
the floor ef 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.
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13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials
tested,
rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME AI12.4.1.
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.
Tables 605.3 and 605.4; delete "Polybutylene (PR) plastic pipe and tubing".
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 sillcock.
J.2 On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.
Section 608.1; change to read asfollows.'
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, except and as specifically stated in
Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
Section 608.16.5; change to read asfollows.'
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.
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Section 608.17; change to read asfollows.'
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. In the absence of other local regulations, installation shall
be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8.
Section 610.1; add exception to read asfollows.'
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 A WW A C651 or A WW A
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.
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 waive this requirement when
deemed un-necessary by the Code Official.
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 eiectors 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 asfollows.'
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED C01\fPUTERIZED 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 computer design methods.
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Section 802.1.6; amended sentence to read asfollows.'
802.1.6 Domestic dishwashing machines. Domestic dishwashing machines shall
discharge indirectly through an air gap or air break into a standpipe or waste receptor in
accordance with Section 802.2, or discharge into a wye-branch fitting on the tailpiece of
the kitchen sink or the dishwasher connection of a food waste grinder. The waste line of a
domestic dishwashing machine discharging into a kitchen sink tailpiece or food waste
grinder shall connect to a deck-mounted air gap. or the 'Naste line shall riso and be securely
fastonod to tho underside of the sink rim or counter.
Section 802.4; add a sentence to read asfollows.'
No standpipe shall be installed below the ground.
Section 904.1; changed to read asfollows.'
904.1 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.
Section 906.1; changed to read asfollows.'
906.1 Distance of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located
so that the slope and the developed length in the fixture drain from the trap weir to the
vent fitting are within the requirements set forth in Table 906.1.
Exception: The developed length of the fixture drain from the trap '.veir to the
vent fitting for self siphoning fixtures, such as '.vater closets, shall not be limited.
Section 912.1; change to read as follows:
912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures
other than floor drains, sillies, lavatories, and drinking fountains standpipes, and indirect
waste receptors. Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge
from a food waste grinder or clinical sink.
Section 1002.10; delete.
Section 1003.3.4.1; change to read asfollows:
1003.3.4.1 Grease Interceptor Capacity. Grease interceptors shall have a minimum
1,000 gallon grease retention capacity.
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Section 1101.8; change to read asfollows.'
1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the building storm drainage
system and shall comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe
cleanouts.
Exception: Subsurface drainage system
Section 1106.1; change to read asfollows:
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 the 100 year hourly rainfall rate indicated in Figure
1106.1 or on other rainfall rates determined from approved local v:eather data.
Section 1107.3; change to read asfollows.'
1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be
sized in accordance with Section 1106 based on the rainfall rate for v:hich the primary
system is sized in Tables 1106.2, 1106.3 and 1106.6. 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.
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 19th day of January, 2009.
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Chris ie Wilson, City Secretary
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(SEAL)
Roo Ii E. Hager
City Attorney
(REH/cdb 1/16/09)
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