Ordinance 2022-21 ORDINANCE NO. 02-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS,
PEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 1 AND ADOPTING THE 2021 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL I CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES D;AND L,
SAVE AND EXCEPT THE DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH
HEREIN; PRESCRIBING GLTIOS GOVERNING, AMONG OTHER
THINGS CONDITIONS HAZARDOUST THE LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM
FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR EXPLOSIONS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE, SAVINGS/REPEALING CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION F THE CAPTION E OF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie; Texas("City Council") has investigated and
determined that it would be advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of the City of
Wylie,Texas("Wylie")to repeal Ordinance No.2017-41 in its entirety,and any amendments thereto,and
to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendices D and L, save and except
the deletions and amendments as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
. .LIE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findings Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body
of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Ordinance No.2017- 1 Repeated. Wylie Ordinance No.2017-41 is repealed in its
entirety and replaced by this Ordinance. The effective date of the repeal discussed in this Section shall not
occur until the effective date of this Ordinance at which time Ordinance No. 2017-41 shall be repealed.
Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution and/or lawsuit or prevent any prosecution and/or
lawsuit from being commenced for any violation of Ordinance No.2017-41 occurring before the effective
date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Ado Lion of the 2021 Edition of tile International Fire Code.The City Council hereby
adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendices D and L, copyrighted by the
International Code Council,Inc.save and except the deletions and additions set forth in Exhibit A,attached
hereto and incorporated for all purposes prescribing regulations governing,among other things,conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosions in Wylie("2021 International
Fire Code"). The 2021 International Fire Code is made apart of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
One(1)copy of the 2021 International Fire Code and shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary
of Wylie being marked and designated as the 2021 International Fire Code.
SECTION 4: Savin s/lie alin . All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict;but such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution
for violation of the repealed ordinance,nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced
for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portion of conflicting
ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION S Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this Ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not
exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) if the violation relates to the public health, sanitation or
dumping of refuse,otherwise the fine shall be in an amount not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars( 500.00).
A-violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate violation for each calendar day in
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which it occurs. The penal provisions imposed under this Ordinance shall not preclude Wylie from filing
suit to enjoin the violation. Wylie retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local,state
and federal law.
SECTION 6: agverability. Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional and/or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is expressly
provided that any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance,and each section,subsection,clause
or phrase thereof,regardless of whether any one or more sections,subsections,sentences,clauses or phrases
is declared unconstitutional and/or invalid.
SECTION 7: Effective Date.This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication as required by law and the City Charter.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS,on this 8th day of February,2022.
Iahcw Porter, Mayor
ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY
RECORDED:
Stephanie Storm,City Secretary
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Dates of Publication: 1bruai11 ,16-11 412 ,in The Wylie News
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Exhibit A
01 international Fire Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments Region
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2021 International Fire Code(IFC) are
hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type,is text inserted,
A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of a section
identifies an amendment carried over from the 201 edition of the code and a triple asterisk {#**}
identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2021 code.
Note: Historically, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTOG) has limited
Chapter 1 amendments in order to allow each city to insert their local policies and procedures.:
We now have suggested certain items to be brought to the attention of cities considering adoption
of the code that may be of concern to several jurisdictions. It is still intended to be discretionary
to each city to determine which Chapter 1 amendments to include. Note that Appendices
must be specifically adopted by Ordinance and that Appendices B. D. and L are currently
recommended for adol2tion via these Amendments. As per Page vii of the 2021 IFC under
`Adoption', note that several sections of this code require jurisdictional specificity as to dollar
amounts,geographic limits, etc. and are not addressed in these amendments.
City of Wylie is "`Option B",jurisdiction, Option B shall govern where applicable
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**Section 102.1; change#3 to read as follows:
3. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in specific
sections of this code.
(Reason: To clarify that there are other provisions in the fire code applicable to existing buildings
that are not located in Chapter 11, including but not limited to Section 505 Premises Identification.)
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**Section 105.3. ;change to read as follows;
105. .3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied
prior to the fire code official issuing a permit when required and conducting associated inspections
indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
(Reason;For clarity to allow for better understanding in areas not requiring such permits, such as
uninciiporated areas of counties. This amendment may be struck by a city)
**Section 105.6.25; add to read as follows:
105.6.25 Electronic access control systems. Construction permits are required to install or
modify an electronic access control system, as specified in Chapter 10. A separate construction
permit is requires/for to install or modify a fire alarm system that may be connected to the access
control system. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be
modification and does not require a permit.
(Reason.Adds construction permit requirements for electronic access control systems affecting
access andlor egress to ensure proper desig i and installation of such systems. These changes
reflect local practices of municipalities in this region.)
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***Section 107.3; delete this section in its entirety.
(Different jurisdictions establish pennit fee requirements in different ways, and the majority in this
region do not utilize this methodology for establishing Fire Code-required permit fees, as well as
have already established a�nd adopted applicable permit fee requirements.)
**Section 202;amend and add definitions to read as follows:
**[B] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical,
surgical, psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to persons who are
rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted
responsibility for care recipients already incapable. This group may include but not be limited to
the following:
- Dialysis centers
Procedures involving sedation
-Sedation dentistry
Surgery centers
-Colonic centers
Psychiatric centers
(Reason:to clarify the range of uses included in the definition)
** [B] ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... (remaining text unchanged}
(Reason: Accepted practice in the region based on legacy codes. IBC Section 1009 permits
unenclosed two story stairways under certain circumstances.)
**[B] DEFEND IN PLACE. A method of emergency response that engages building components
and trained staff to provide occupant safety during an emergency. Emergency response involves
remaining in place, relocating within the building, or both, without evacuating the building.
(Reason: Added from International Building Code (IBC) definitions for consistency in
interpretation of the subject requirements pertaining to such occupancies.)
**FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby
personnel,when re uired by the fire code official for the purposes of identifying and controlling
fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire
department.
(Reason: Clearly defines options to the fire department for providing a fire watch.)
**FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible
effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or activated by
ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of'1.3G fireworks or
1 AG fireworks. . (Remainder of text unchanged)...
(Reason: increased safety from fireworks related injuries.)
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PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE: add a second paragraph to read as follows:
ilding classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding 6000 sq.has a clear height In excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used'for storage in of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage. When a specific productbe identified (speculative warehouse), a fire protection system nd life safety features installed as for Class IV commodities,to the maximum pile heightNIPPON III III 1 .
(Reason: To provide protection for worst-casescenario in flexible or unknown situations.)
**Option B
HIGH-RISE BUILDING.A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16 7614
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
('Reason: Allows for additional construction safety features to be provided, based on firefighting
response capabilities.)
**REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor
vehicles. This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and
servicing of motor vehicles for items such as tube changes, inspections, windshield repair or
replacement, shocks; minor part replacement, and other such minor repairs.
(Reason: To further clarify types of service work allowed in a repair garage, as well as to
correspond with definition in the IBC.)
**SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of
renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing
personal property on a self-service basis.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
**STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief. When
utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall
be as normally calculated by`the jurisdiction.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code for fire watch accommodations
as required by the jurisdiction.)
**UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. Afire alarm system that is upgraded or
replaced includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model
• Installing a new fire alarm control unit in addition to or in place of an existing one
• Conversion from a horn system to an emergency voice/alarm communication system
• Conversion from a conventional system to one that utilizes addressable or analog devices
The following are not considered an upgrade or replacement:
Firmware updates
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•- Software updates
• Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware
(Reason: This is referenced in several places; but the wording of "upgraded or replaced" is
somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation. Defining it here allows for consistent application
across the region.)
**Section 307.1.1; change to read as follows.
**Section 307.1.1; change to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of
smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires
hazardous shall be prohibited.
Exception: {No change.}
(Reason: To further protect adjacent property ownersloccupants from open burning and(or smoke
emissions from open burning.)
**Section 307.2;change to read as follows.
307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning.Application for such approval
shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to
be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include
but not be limited to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and/or restrictions.
2. State, County, or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the fire code official.
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3, and 307.5 better explain current requirements
and recognize that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)'
**Section 307.3; change to read as follows.
307.3 Extinguishment Authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment
by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that
creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
(Reason: Provides direction as to responsible parties relative to extinguishment of the subject
open burning.)
***Section 307.4 and 307.41; change to read as follows_
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 300 feet(91 440 mm)from
any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet
(91 440 mm)of any structure.
Exceptions:{No change.}
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307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet(15 240 mm), or greater
distance as determined by the fire code official, of a structure or combustible material,
unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread
within the required setback 60-feet+444444*wA) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to
ignition.
(Reason: To increase the separation distance thereby increasing the safety to adjacent
properties, as per applicable TCEQ rules and regulations regarding outdoor burning. Bonfires
were added to this requirement to allow the AHJ the ability to match the increased setback utilized
for open burning as necessary. Size of bonfire will help to detennine needed setback, fire
equipment and apparatus as per permit requirements.)
"Section 307.4.3, Exceptions; add Exception #2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings.
2.Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
(Reason: To reflect similar allowances for open-flame cooking in these same locations.)
"Section 307.4.4 and 5, add section 307.4.4 **Section 307.4.4 and 307.4.5; change to read
as follows:
307.4.4 Permanent Outdoor Firepit. Permanently installed outdoor firepits for recreational fire
purposes shall not be installed within 10 feet of a structure or combustible material.
Exception: Permanently installed outdoor fireplaces constructed in accordance with the
International Residential Code or International Building Code.
307.4.5 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in
accordance with Section 307.2.
(Reason: To provide a greater level of safety for this potentially hazardous fire exposure
condition. Decrease in separation distance allowed for outdoor firepits due to permanent nature
of construction having substantial securement.)
"Section 307.5; change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires, recreational fires, and use of portable
outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the... (Remainder of section unchanged)
(Reason: Adds attendance for trench bums based on previous amendment provision for such.)
"Section 308.1.4; change to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open-flame Cooking Devices. Open-flame cooking devices, charcoal grills and other
similar devices used for cooking shall not be located or used on combustible balconies, decks,or
within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings where LP-gas containers are limited to a water capacity
not greater than 50 pounds(22.68 kg) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity]with
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an aggregate LP-gas capacity not to exceed 100 pounds (5 containers). All LP-gas
containers shall be stored outside, as per Chapter 61.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
systemand LP-gas containers are limited to a water capacity not greater than 50 pounds
(22.68 kg) [nominal 20 pound (9.08 k ) LP-gas capacity], with an aggregate LP-gas
capacity not to exceed 40 lbs. (2 containers). All LP-gas containers shall be stored
outside, as per Chapter 61.
3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than
2-112 pounds;[nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity].
(Reason: Decrease fire risk in multi-family dwellings and minimizes ignition sources and clarify
allowable limits for 1 & 2 family dwellings, and allow an expansion for sprinklered multi-family
uses. This amendment adds clarification and defines the container size allowed for residences.)
"Section 308.1.6.2, Exception 3 change to read as follows:
3. Torches or flame-producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3.
(Reason. Section identified in published code is inappropriate-)
"Section 308.1.6.3; change to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an unmanned free-
floating device containing an open flame or other heat source, such as but not limited to a sky
lantern.
(Reason: Eliminates the potential fire hazard presented by utilization of such devices and the
potential accidental release ofsuch devices.)
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*Section 311.5; change to read as follows:
311. Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or
abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 114 of this code
relating to structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
(Reason: There may be situations where placarding is not desired or necessary; also clarifies
intent that it is not the fire code official's responsibility to provide the placard.)
*Section 403.4; change to read as follows:
403.4 Group E Occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with
Section 404 shall be prepared and maintained for Group E occupancies ;and for buildings
containing both a Group E occupancy and an atrium. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes
shall be posted in a conspicuous location in each classroom. Group E occupancies shall also
comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.3.
(Reason: The diagrams are intended to assist with egress in such occupancies specifically, the
primary teacher is not always present to assist children with egress. Also, such will help reinforce
evacuation drill requirements.)
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4.10. Fire extinguishing system controls.
(Reason: The committee believed this information could be of great help to such playas to facilitate
locating sprinkler valves to minimize water damage, for instance.)
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405.6 Time. The fire code official may require an evacuation drill at any time. Drills shall be held
at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that occur
in case of fire.
Exceptions:
1. {No change:}
2. {No change:}
1 Notification of teachers/staff having supervision of light- or sound-sensitive
students/occupants, such as those on the autism spectrum, for the protection
of those students/occupants, shall be allowed prior to conducting a drill.
(Reason: This change clarifies who may require a fire or evacuation drill, and also allows for
consideration/protection of studentsloccupants who may be severely negatively impacted by the
nature of a fire alarm notification during a practice drill.)
*"Section 501.4;change to ream as follows:
501.4 Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire
protection is required to be installed for any structure or development, they shall be installed,
tested, and approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed beyond completion
of the foundation of any structure.
(Reason: Reflects current practice in the region relative to ensuring fire department and EMS
access during construction, which can be a time of increased frequency for emergency incidents.)
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**Section 503.1.1; add sentence to read as follows;
Except for one or two-family dwellings, the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a
10 feet(3048 mm) wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure.
(Reason: Recognizes that the hose lay provision can only be measured along a pathway that is
wide enough for fire fighter access.)
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**Section 503.Z1; change to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 24 feet(7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance
with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet(4267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced; provided such reduction does not impair
access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the
established vertical clearance when approved.
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(Reason.: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in
firefighting is increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be
required under Section 503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this
area. With the increase in fire apparatus size, this willallow for the passage of two fire apparatus
daring afire or EMS emergency.)
*Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the
minimum access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in
firefighting is increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be
required under Section 503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this
area. With the increase in fire apparatus size; this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus
daring a fire or EMS emergency.)_,
***Section 503,2.3;change Section 503.2.3 to read as follows:
603.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support
imposed loads of 85,000 Lbs.for fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather
driving capabilities.
(Reason; To address the current size of fire trucks in use figure derived from DOT requirements
for waiver of vehicle exceeding such weight and from current maximum weights of fire trucks
iaer`ng purchased try�tinsdictonsin North'T`exas.)
**Section 0 . ;change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Striping, signs, or other markings, when approved by the fire code official, shall
be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction
thereof. Striping, signs and other markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition
at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping—Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines of
red traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE' or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4") white
letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where
a curb is available,the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2)Signs—Signs shall read"NO PARKING FIRE LANE' or"FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and
shall be 12"wide and 1 " high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and
borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a
stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (66") above finished
grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart along both sides of the fire
lane. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.
(Reason: Establishes a standard method of marking and reflects regional long-standing
practices.)
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*Section 503.4; change to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances
established in Section 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 and any area marked as a fire lane as described in
Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times.
(Reason: As originally worded, the section implied that vehicles could be parked in the marked
fire lane and not be in violation if the minimum width is sti// maintained. Current accepted
enforcement practice is to require the entire marked fire lane to be maintained clear and
unobstructed.)
**Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
**Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved
address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is
visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches (152.4 mm)
high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official;
address numbers shall be 'provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response. Where access is by means of a private road buildings do not immediately front a
street, and/or the building cannot be viewed from the public way,a monument, pole or other sign
with approved 6 inch (152.4 mm) height building numerals or addresses and 4 inch (101.6 mm)
height suite/apartment numerals of a color contrasting with the background of the building or other
approved means shall be used to identify the structure. Numerals or addresses shall be posted
on a minimum 20 inch (508 mm) by 30 inch (762 mm) background on border. Address
identification shall be maintained.
Exception: R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved numerals of a minimum
3 Y2 inches (88.9 mm) in height and a-color contrasting with the background clearly visible
and legible from the street fronting the property and rear alleyway where such alleyway
exists.
(Reason: To increase the minimum addressing requirements for commercial properties and
establish a minimum for single-family residential properties Such improves legibility of these signs
which are critical to emergency response in a more timely manner.)
**Section 507.4; change to react as follows:
507.4 Water Supply Test Date and Information. The water supply test used for hydraulic
calculation of fire protection systems shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291
"Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants" and within one year of
sprinkler plan submittal_The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water
supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official, as required. The exact location of the
static/residual hydrant and the flow hydrant shall be indicated on the design drawings. All fire
protection plan submittals shall be accompanied by a hard copy of the waterflow test report, or as
approved by the fire code official. The report must indicate the dominant water tank level at the
time of the test and the maximum and minimum operating levels of the tank, as well, or identify
applicable water supply fluctuation. The licensed contractor must then design the fire protection
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system based on this fluctuation information, as per the applicable referenced NFPA standard.
Reference Section 903.3.5 for additional design requirements.
(Reason: Clarifies intent of the test to ensure contractor accounts for water supply fluctuations.)
"Section 507.5.4; change to read as follows:
507.6.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times. Posts,
fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept
near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a
manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible.
The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire
protection equipment or fire hydrants.
(Reason: Additional guidance based on legacy language to ensure these critical devices are
available in an emergency incident)
"Section 509.1.2; add to read as follows:
509.1.2 Sign Requirements. Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for signs
required by this section shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (50.8 mm) when located inside
a building and 4 inches(101.6 mm)when located outside, or as approved by the fire code official.
The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the background.
(Reason'- Provides direction as to appropriate sign criteria to develop local and regional
consistency in this regard.)
***Section 605.4 through 605.4.2.2; change to read as follows:
605.4 Fuel oil storage systems. Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with this code. Tanks and fuel-oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance
with Chapter 13 of the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 57.
605.4.1 Fuel oil storage in outside, above-ground tanks. Where connected to a fuel-
oil piping system, the maximum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground
without additional protection shall be 660 gallons (2498 L). The storage of fuel oil above
ground in quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply with NFPA 31 and
Chapter 57.
605.4.1.1 Approval. Outdoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL 142 or
UL 2085, and also listed as double-wall/secondary containment tanks.
606.4.2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings. Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply
with Sections 605.4.2.2 through 605.4.2.8 and Chapter 57.
605.4.2.1 Approval. Indoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL
80, UL 142 or UL 2085.
605.4.2.2 Quantity limits. One or more fuel oil storage tanks containing Class 11
or III combustible liquid shall be permitted in a building. The aggregate capacity of
all tanks shall not exceed the following:
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1. 60 gallons (2498 L) in unsprinklered buildings; where stored in a tank
complying with UL 80, UL 142 or UL 2085, and also listed as a double
wall/secondary containment tank for Class II liquids.
2. 1,320 gallons (4996 L) in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,where stored in a tank complying
with UL 142 or UL 2085. The tank shall be listed as a secondary containment
tank, and the secondary containment shall be monitored visually or
automatically.
3. 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,where stored in protected above-
ground tanks complying with UL 2085 and Section 5704.2.9.7. The tank shall
be listed as a secondary containment tank, as required by UL 2085, and the
secondary containment shall be monitored visually or automatically,
(Reason: Issues addressed by Chapter 57, such as venting to outside of buildings, remote fill to
outside of building, overfill protection, physical protection, etc., are not included in Section 605.4
so compliance with Chapter 57 is also required. The Board removed the applicability to heating
systems only from the charging statement based on this more prudent method of diesel storage
for generators, boilers, fire pumps and other fuel-fired equipment inside buildings without requiring
C`rou H c u nc I ssrfrca n hi p o c pp y c a tro t s is now established pacti in the region as well
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**Section 807.5.2.2 and 807.5.2.3 applicable to Group E occupancies; change to react as
follows:
807.6.2.2 Artwork in Corridors.Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous
from floor to ceiling or wall to wall. Curtains, draperies, wall hangings, and other decorative
material suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance
criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
807.6.2 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of
classroom to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or
ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with
Section 807 or be noncombustible.
(Reason:This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers.Also
provides additional guidance relative to fire resistance requirements in these areas.)
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'Section 807.5.5.2 and 807.5.5.3 applicable to Group 1-4 occupancies; change to read as
follows:
807.6.6.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous
from floor to ceiling or wall to wail. Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative
material suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance
criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible.
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
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807. .5.3 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of
classrooms to not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached.
Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or
ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with
Section'807 or be noncombustible.
(Reason: This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers. Also
provides additional gp%dance relative tire resistance rcrire nts in these areas.)
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*Section 901.6.1.1;add to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must maintain and test standpipe
systems as per NFPA 25 requirements. The following additional requirements shall be applied to
the testing that is required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be
backflushed or inspected by approved camera when foreign material is present or when
caps are missing, and also hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of standpipe
system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25
requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual(dry or wet)standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable
of flowing water through the standpipe, the tester shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or
portable pumping system(as approved by the fire code official)to each FDC, and flow water
through the standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection functions
properly. Confirm that there are no open hose valves prior to introducing water into a dry
standpipe. There is no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that check valves
function properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 25.All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps,the contractor shall install such caps
for all FDC's as required by the fire code official.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, place a blue tag(as per Texas Administrative
Code, Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection,Test and Maintenance Service(ITM)Tag)at the
bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check-marked as"Fifth Year"
for Type of ITM, and the note on the back of the tag shall read"5 Year Standpipe Test"at a
minimum.
6. The procedures required by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules with regard to
Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including the
required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (fire code official) shall be
followed.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, if
applicable,as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
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8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be
conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing
conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class 11 and 11 I
standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting
equipment. All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an
approved cap and chain when approval is given to remove hose by the fire code official.
(Reason: Increases the reliability of the fire protection system and re-emphasizes the
requirements of NFPA 25 relative to standpipe systems, as well as ensuring that FCC connections
are similarly tested1maintained to ensure operation in an emergency incident.)
"Section 901.6.4; add to read as follows:
901.6.4 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be
given, signaled or transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any
manner.
(Reason: Places the responsibility on the business or property owner to maintain their fire alarm
systems in approved condition. Allows the enforcement of"prohibition of false alarms':
Replaces
text lost from the legacy codes that helps to ensure the maintenance of life safety systems.)
"Section 901.7; change to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service or in
the event of an excessive number of activations,the fire department and the fire code official shall
be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be
evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the
shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. ... {Remaining text
unchanged}
(Reason: Gives fire code official more discretion with regards to enforcement of facilities
experiencing nuisance alarm or fire protection system activations necessitating
correctionlrepairlreplacement. The intent of the amendment is to allow local jurisdictions to
enforce fire watches, etc., where needed to ensure safety of occupants where fire protection
systems are experiencing multiple nuisance activations.)
"Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative Protection. Alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems complying with
Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by
the applicable standard, or as approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: Such alternative systems do not provide the reliability of automatic sprinkler protection.
Most gaseous type systems are highly susceptible to open doors, ceiling or floor the removal, etc.
However, an applicant could pursue an Alternate Method request to help mitigate the reliability
issues with these alternative systems with the fire code official if so desired, or there may be
circumstances in which the fire code official is acceptable to allowing an alternate system in lieu
of sprinklers, such as kitchen hoods or paint booths.)
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**Section 903.2; add paragraph to read as follows and delete the Exception for
telecommunications buildings:
Automatic Sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces,
and elevator hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip
requirements under any circumstances.Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine
room. Signage shall be provided at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating
"ELEVATOR MACHINERY— NO STORAGE ALLOWED.
(Reason: Firefighter and public safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of
the International Building Code Section 3005.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and
firefighter safety. This amendment is contingent on the Building Code amendment eliminating the
Exceptions to Section 3005.4, such that passive fire barriers for these areas are maintained. The
exception deletion is due to the fact that such telecom areas pose an undue fire risk to the
structural integrity of the building.)
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***Section 903.2.4.2; change to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of distilled spirits involving more than
120 gallons of distilled spirits (>16%alcohol) in the fire area at any one time.
(Reason: To establish a sprinkler criteria limit based on existing maximum allowable quantities
provided for flammable liquids in a non-sprinklered space from Chapter 50 and allow very small
distillery type operations without sprinkler requirements as has been historically allowed.)
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'Section 903.2.9.3; change to read as follows:
903.2. . Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a 'Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk storage of distilled spirits or wine involving
more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits or wine (>16% alcohol) in the fire area at any one time.
(Reason.: To establish a sprinkler criteria limit based on existing maximum allowable quantities
provided for flammable liquids in a non-sprinklered space from Chapter 50 and allow very small
storage operations without sprinkler requirements as has been historically allowed.)
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*Section 03.2.9.4 and 903.2.9.5; delete Exception to 903.2.9.4 and add Section 903.2.9.5
to read as follows.
903.2.9.6 Self-Service Storage Facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self-service storage facilities.
(Reason: Fire departments are unable to regularly inspect the interior of these commercial
occupancies and are unaware of the contents being stored Previous allowance to separate units
by fire barriers is difficult to enforce maintenance after opening.)
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Ecompli :
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lows:3.2.11.3 Buildings 336 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall
installed throughout buildings that have one or more stories, other than penthouses in
mpliance with Section 1511 of the International Building Code, located 35 feet (10 668
mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access; measured to the
finished floor.
903.2.11.7 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet(4572 mim), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq.ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all buildings with a building area 6,000 sq. ft. or greater and in all existing
buildings that are enlarged to be 6,000 sq.ft. or greater. For the purpose of this provision,
fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exce Lion;O en oarking garagles in COMIDlianCe with Section 406.5 of the International Buildina Code
where all of the following conditi +ns aoly:
a. The structure is freestandin .
b. The structure does not contain anv mixed uses, accessory uses stoM e morns
electrical rooms elevators ors aces used or occupied for an thin other than motor
vehicle parkinrl.
c. The structure-does-not-exceed 3 stories.
d. An approved fire apparatus access road is rovided around the entire structure,.
(Reason: Provides jurisdictions options as to their desired level of sprinkler protection based on
multiple factors including firefighting philosophiesIcapaorlities
*Section 903.3.1.1. , change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers
shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such ... {text unchanged]... because
it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or
fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of
the contents,where approved by the fire code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated
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from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies
having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where such
sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
5. {Delete.}
(Reason: Gives more direction to code official. Exception 4 deleted to provide protection where
fire risks are poorly addressed. Amendment 903.2 addresses Exception 5 above relative to the
elimination of i�pfinkler protection in these areas to avoid the shunt trip requirement.)
'Section 903.3.1.2, change to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies
shall
be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R where the Group R
occupancy
meets all of the following conditions:
1. Four stories or less above grade plane.
2. The floor level of the highest story is 35 feet(10668 mm) or less above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
3. The floor level of the lowest story is 35 feet (10668 mm) or less below the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
{No change to remainder of section.}
(Reason: The change to the 2021 IFC over-reached to limit 13R systems to 30 ft. high at.topmost
floor level, which basically results in limiting 13R systems to 3 story buildings in reality. This
change to 35 ft. would still allow 13R systems in 4 story apartment buildings, as has been allowed
historically and as intended by 13R's scope.)
***Section 903.3.1.Z2, change to read as follows:
903.3.1.2.2 Corridors and balconies. Sprinkler protection shall be provided in all corridors and
for all balconies. {Delete the rest of this sectionj
(Reason: Corridor protection is critical to the means of egress, and corridors are regulally utilized
for miscellaneous storage, fixtures, artwork, food kiosks and beverage dispensers, and
fumishings. Balcony protection is required due to issues with fire exposure via soffit vents and the
potential for significant combustible loading.)
"Section 903.3.1.2.3, delete section and replace as follows:
Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attached Garages and Attics. Sprinkler protection is required in attached
garages, and in the following attic spaces:
1. Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage shall be protected by an
automatic sprinkler system,
2. Where fuel-fired equipment is installed in an unsprinklered attic, not fewer than one
quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be installed above the
equipment.
3. Attic spaces of buildings that are two or more stories in height above grade plane or
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
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4. Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have sprinklers
shall comply with one of the following:
4.1. Provide automatic sprinkler system protection.
4.2. Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to
activate the building fire alarm system.
4.3. Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
4.4. Construct the attic using fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section
2303.2 of the International Building Code.
4.5. Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation.
(Reason:Attic protection is required due to issues with fire exposure via soffit vents, as well as
firefighter safety. Several jurisdictions indicated experience with un-protected attic fires resulting
in displacement of all building occupants. NFPA 13 provides for applicable attic sprinkler
protection requirements, as well as exemptions to such, based on noncombustible construction,
etc. Attached garages already require splinklers via NFPA 13R — this amendment just re-
emphasizes the requirement.)
"Section 903.3.1.3; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-
family dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and townhouses shall be permitted to be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
(Reason: To allow the use of the Plumbing section of the International Residential Code (IC)
and recognize current state stipulations in this regard.)
**Section 903.3.1.4;add to read as follows:
903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall
be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced NFPA standard and this
section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry-pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non-
ventilated attic spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve assembly
to allow ease of draining the attic system without impairing sprinklers
throughout the rest of the building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the applicable
referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat, envelope, such
that insulation is provided at the roof deck, rather than at the ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed where
approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter water-filled pipe.
(Reason:In the last few years, severe winters brought to light several issues with current practices
for sprinklering attics, not the least of which was wet-pipe sprinklers in ventilated attics provided
with space heaters, etc. for freeze protection of such piping. This practice is not acceptable for
the protection of water-filled piping in a ventilated attic space as it does not provide a reliable
means of maintaining the minimum 40 degrees required by NFPA, wastes energy, and presents
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a potential ignition source to the attic space. Listed antifreeze is specifically included because
NFPA currently allows such even though there is no currently listed antifreeze at the time of
development of these amendments. The intent of this amendment is to help reduce the large
number of freeze breaks that have occurred in the past with water-filled wet-pipe sprinkler
systems in the future, most specifically in attic spaces.)
"Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply
requirements of the respective NFPA standards; however, every water-based fire protection
system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference Section 507.4 for additional
design requirements,
(Reason: To define uniform safety factor for the region.)
"Section 903.4;add a second paragraph after the Exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds.
All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose
connection valves shall be-electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central
station upon tampering.
(Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 905.9.)
"Section 903.4.2;add second paragraph to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe
notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable
to the fire department connection.
(Reason: Fire department connections are not always located at the riser,- this allows the fire
department faster access and ease of recognition of the FDC location, especially at night.)
"Section 905.3.9;add to read as follows:
905.3.9 Buildings Exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area
per story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 mm)
of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access,
Class I automatic wet or manual wet standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic dry, semi-automatic dry, and manual dry standpipes are allowed as
provided for in NFPA 14 where approved by the fire code official.
2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior corridors.
(Reason:Allows for the rapid deployment of hose lines to the body of the fire in larger structures.)
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**Section 905.4; change Items t, 3, and 5,and add Item 7 to read as follows
1. In every required exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above
and below grade plane. Nose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing,
between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Exception: (No change:}
2. {No change:}
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a
building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from
an exit stairway hose connection by a{remainder of text unchanged}
4. {No change.)
5. Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent
slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located to serve
the roof or at the highest landing of an exit stairway with stair access to the roof provided
in accordance with Section '101112.
6. {No change.}
7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all
required exits to the structure and at two hundred feet(200') intervals along major corridors
thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official.
(Reason:Item 1, 3, and 5 amendments to remove`interior'will help to clarify that such connections
are required for all `exit'stairways; to ensure firefighter capabilities are not diminished in these tall
buildings, simply because the stair is on the exterior of the building. Item 5 reduces the amount
of pressure required to facilitate testing,and provides backup protection for fire fighter safety.Item
7 allows for the rapid deployment of hose lines to the body of the fire.)
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***Section 905.8; change to read as follows:
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed.
Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14, Additionally,
manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a
maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low Supervisory alarm.
(Reason; To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements. Helps ensure the integrity of
the standpipe system via supervision, such that open hose valves will result in a supervisory low
air alarm. NFPA 14 requires supervisory air for such, but does not provide pressure criteria for
what that means. This is a long-standing regional requirement.)
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Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds.
All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose
connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central
station upon tampering.
(Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.)
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***Section 906.1(1);delete Exception 3 as follows:
(Reason: This provision of only having vehicle-mounted fire extinguishers is not at all consistent
with historical practice of requiring extinguishers throughout based on travel distance. Often
times,. the vehicle is what has caused the incident andlor may be the source of the incident, so
having the extinguisher vehicle-mounted results in greater potential injury of the user. This
assumes the only occupants in the building are on a vehicle, which again, significantly reduces
access to fire extinguishers throughout the building to other occupants. Future use of the
buildingltenancy may change further complicating the issue.)
**Section 907.1.4; add to read as follows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the devices shall be
addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors shall have analog
initiating devices.
(Reason:Provides for the ability of descriptive identification of alarms, and reduces need for panel
replacement in the future. Change of terminology allows for reference back to definitions of NFPA
72.)
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**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A_manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an occupant
load of 300 or more persons, or where the occupant load is more than 100 persons above or
below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in
accordance with Section 707.3.10 of the International Building Code shall be considered as a
single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section. Portions of Group E occupancies
occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the
Group E occupancy:
Exception: {No change.}
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 font-candle (11 lux)
at the walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
(Reason: Increases the requirement to be consistent with Group B requirement. Also addresses
issue found in Group A occupancies of reduced lighting levels and other Alt/equipment that
distracts from fire alarm notification devices or reduces ability of fire alarm system to notify
occupants of the emergency condition.)
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**Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal
utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section
907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational
occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems
or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection
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system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of
100' open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building,will be considered
one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. {No change.)
1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more
than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age; see Section 907.2.6.)
{No change to remainder of exceptions:}
(Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements.
Further, to define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the
purposes of alarm systems. Exceptions provide consistency with State law concerning such
occupancies.)
***Section 907.2.10, change to read as follows:
907.2.10 Group S.A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group S public- and self-storage occupancies
for interior corridors and interior common areas. Visible notification appliances are not required
within storage units.
Exception: {No change:}
(Reason Because of the potential unknown fire load and hazards in self-storage type facilities,
which could include flammable liquids for instance, as well as other hazardous materials, prompt
evacuation in the event of fire alarm is needed, therefore, notification in the corridorslcommon
areas is critical to all such occupancies, regardless of height,)
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**Section 907.2.13, Exception #3 change to read as follows
3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
3031 of the international Building Code; however, this exception does not apply to accessory
uses including but not limited to skyboxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas.
(Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not
exempted from automatic fire alarm system requirements.)
**Section 907.4.2.7;add to read as follows:
907.4.2.7 Type.Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
(Reason Helps fo reduce false alarms)
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**Section 907.6.1.1;add to read as follows:
907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a
failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere
with the normal operation of other such devices.All signaling line circuits(SLC)shall be installed
in such a way that a_single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices
(Class A). Outgoing and return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
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requirements for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and
one foot vertical between supply and return circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC)
from a signaling line circuit interface device may be wired Class 6, provided the distance from the
interface device to the initiating device is ten feet or less.
(Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers.
Iahrlity of fore alarm devices and s stems. "
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"Section 907.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alann
systems. This is moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code
n
"Section 907.6.6;add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
See 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alann
systems. This was moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code
language and sectrons(legac language)
"Section 910.2; change Exceptions#2 and 3 to read as follows:
2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall f et be required in areas of buildings equipped
with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat
removal is prohibited.
3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall 4;,et be required in areas of buildings equipped
with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)1/2
or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers.
Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
(Reason:Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event,
while still prohibiting such systems from being automatically activated, which is a potential
detriment to the particular sprinkler systems indicated.)
"Section 910.2.3;add to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square
feet(1394 M2) in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible
materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers,
Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive)
materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive materials as required for a high-hazard
commodity classification.
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Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible
materials.
(Reason: Maintains a fire protection device utilized in such occupancies where it is sometimes
necessary to allow chemicals to burn out, rather than extinguish. This is based on legacy
language establishing long-standing historical practice.)
"Section 910.4.3.1;change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the
floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be automatic. The minimum gross area of
makeup air inlets shall be '8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719
m3/s) of smoke exhaust.
(Reason: Makeup air has been required to be automatic for several years now in this region when
mechanical smoke exhaust systems are proposed. This allows such systems to be activated
from the smoke control panel by first responders without having to physically go around the
exterior of the building opening doors manually. Such requires a significant number of first
responders on scene to conduct this operation and significantly delays activation andlor capability
of the smoke exhaust system:)
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**Section 912.2.3;add to read as follows:
912.2.3 Hydrant Distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire
department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
(Reason:: To accommodate limited hose lengths, improve response times where the FDG is
needed to achieve fire control, and improve ease of locating a fire hydrant in those situations also.
Also, consistent with NFPA 14 criteria.)
**Section 913.2.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with
an exterior fire department:access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft.—8 in. in height,
regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as
required by Section 506.1.
Exception:: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an
exterior wall,the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building
shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as
approved by the fire code official. Access keys shall be provided in the key,box as required
by Section 506.1.
(Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The
requirement allows access without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump
room interior access door during a fire event. The exception recognizes that this will not always
be a feasible design scenario for some buildings, and as such, provides an acceptable alternative
to protect the pathway to the fire pump room.)
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'Section 914.3.1.2 change to read as follows:
914.3.1.2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps. In all buildings that are more than 120 feet
(36.6 m) in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than
two water mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between
each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping
between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required
for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.1
(Reason: The 2009 edition of the IFC added this requirement based on a need for redundancy
of the water supply similar to the redundancy of the power supply to the fire pumps required for
such tall buildings, partially due to the fact that these buildings are rarely fully evacuated in a fire
event. More commonly, the alarm activates on the floor of the event, the floor above and the floor
below. Back-up power to the fire pump becomes critical for this reason. Certainly, the power is
pointless if the water supply is impaired for any reason, so a similar requirement is provided here
for redundant water supplies. The 2015 edition changes the requirement to only apply to very tall
buildings over 420 ft. This amendment modifies4owers the requirement to 120 ft., based on this
same height requirement for fire service access elevators. Again; the language from the 2009
and 202 editions of the code applied to any high-rise building. This compromise at 120 ft. is
based on the above technical justification of defend-in-place scenarios in fire incidents in such tall
structures.)
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'Section 1006.2.1; change Exception#3 to read as follows:
1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance. Two
exits or exit doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the
common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006.2.1. The
cumulative occupant load from adjacent rooms, areas or space shall be determined in accordance
with Section 1004.2.
Exceptions:
1. {No change.}
2. {No change.)
3. Unoccupied rooftop mechanical rooms and penthouses are not required to
comply with the common path of egress travel distance measurement.
(Reason:Add`rooftop"to Exception No. 3 to clarify that only such mechanical rooms located on
the roof may be exempted.)
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*Section 1009.8;add Exception#7 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. through 6. {No change.)
7. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State
registered plans, including variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1009 and Chapter
11.
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(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State Law and to be consistent with
amendments in Chapter 11.)
**Section 1010.2.5 change Exceptions#3 and 4 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {No change.)
2. {No change.)
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a
Group B, F, M or S occupancy. (remainder unchanged)
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A B, F, M or S occupancy (remainder
unchanged)
5. {No change:}
(Reason: It is common in our region to see the 2nd leaf locked, when that leaf is not part of the
required egress door clear width, such as in a typical Group M occupancy. Exception No. 4 was
expanded to Group A due to it being a similar situation for Croup A restaurants.)
'Section 1020.2; add Exception#6 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1.through 5. {No change.}
6. In unsprinklered group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be
of fire-resistive construction within a single tenant space when the space is
equipped with approved automatic smoke-detection within the corridor. The
actuation of any detector must activate self-annunciating alarms audible in all
areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved
automatic fire alarm system where such_system is provided.
(Reason: Similar concept was previously in UBC legacy language. This scenario occurs
primarily in existing, non-sprinklered buildings,which undercurrent IBC would be required to have
a fire resistance rated corridor. This exception provides a cost-effective solution for single tenant
space in lieu of the base 1BC requirement to retrofit a fire sprinkler system throughout the building:.)
***Section 1030.1.1.1 add Exception#4 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. through 3. {No change.)
4. Where alternate means or methods are submitted to and approved by the
Building and Fire Officials.
(Reason: This base IBC provision applies to all grandstands and bleachers and does not
differentiate between open air grandstands &bleachers, smaller, less complex grandstands and
bleachers and or movable/non-fixed grandstands and bleachers. The new exception permits the
AHJ to be presented with alternate means or methods that take into consideration these
differentiators that are unique to the specific grandstand and'or bleacher)
**Section 1032.2;change to read as follows:
1032.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously
maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other
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emergency An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a
means of egress.
(Reason: Maintain legacy levels of protection and long-standing regional practice, and provide
firefighter safety.)
*Section 1103.3;add sentence to end of paragraph as follows:
{ Provide emergency signage as required by Section 604.4.
(Reason: This signage to avoid elevators in a fire emergency is critical to life safety justifying the
retroactive requirement)
"Section 1103.5.1; add sentence to read as follows
Fire sprinkler system installation shall be completed within 24 months from date of notification by
the fire code official.
(Reason: Regional consistency of this retroactive requirement to allow business owners
adequate time to budget to accommodate the cost of the fire sprinkler system.)_,__
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*Section 1103.5.6;add to read as follows;
1103.5.6 Spray Booths and Rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected
by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2404.
(Reason. Consistent with amendment to /FC 2404, and long-standing regional requirement to
protect this hazardous operation
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*Section 1103.7.7; add to read as follows:
1103.7.7 Fire Alarm System Design Standards. Where an existing fire alarm system is
upgraded or replaced,the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than
20 smoke and/or heat detectors shall have analog initiating devices.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building, or fire alarm system,
remodel or expansion exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building,or fire alarm
system, remodel or expansion initiated after the date of original fire alarm panel installation
exceeds 50% of the building, or fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must comply within
18 months of permit application.
1103.7.7.1 Communication requirements. Refer to Section 907.6.6 for applicable
requirements.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event and provide clarity as
to percentages of work that results in a requirement to upgrade the entire fire alarm system
***Section 1203; change and add to read as follows:
1203.1.1 {No change.)
1203.1.2{No change.}
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120 .1.3 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed
in accordance with the International Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Existing
installations shall be maintained in accordance with the original approval, except as specified in
Chapter 11.
1203.1.4{No change.)
1203.1.6 Load Duration. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be
designed to provide the required power for a minimum duration of 2 hours without being refueled
or recharged,unless specified otherwise in this code.
Exception: Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider and is
approved.
1203.1.6 through 1203.1.9{No changes to these sections.}
1203.1.10 Critical Operations Power Systems(COPS). For Critical Operations Power Systems
necessary to maintain continuous power supply to facilities or parts of facilities that require
continuous operation for the reasons of public safety, emergency management, national security,
or business continuity, see NFPA70.
1203.2 Where Required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where
required by Sections 1203.2.1 through 1203.2. 26 or elsewhere identified in this code or any other
referenced code.
1203.2.1 through 1203.2.3 (No change.)
1203.2.4 Emergency Voice/alarm Communications Systems. Emergency power shall be
provided for emergency voice/alarm communications systems in the following occupancies, or as
specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 907.5.2 2.5. The system shall be capable
of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72.
Covered and Open Malls, Section 907.2.20 and 914.2
Group A Occupancies, Sections 907.2.1 and 907.5.2.2
Special Amusement Areas, Section 907.2.12 and 914.7
High-rise Buildings, Section 907.2.13 and 914.3
Atriums, Section 907.2.14 and 9144
Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907.2.19 and 914.5
1203.2.5 through 1203.2.14{No change.)
12032.15 Means of Egress illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of
egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.51. (90 minutes)
1203.2.16 Membrane Structures. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in
temporary tents and membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103.12.6. (90 minutes)
Standby power shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane
structures in accordance with Section 2702 of the international Building Code. (4 hours)Auxiliary
inflation systems shall be provided in temporary air-supported and air-inflated membrane
structures in accordance with section 3103.10.4.,
1203.2.17{No change.}
1203.2.18 Smoke Control Systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control
systems in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, as required in
Section 909.11:
Covered Mall Building, International Building Code, Section 402.7
Atriums, International Building Code, Section 404.7
Underground Buildings, international Building Code,Section 4058
Group 1-3, International Building Code, Section 408.4.2
Stages, International Building Code, Section 410
Special Amusement Areas (as applicable to Group A's), International Building Cade,
Section 411
Smoke Protected Seating, Section 1030.6.2
120 .2.19{No change.}
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1203.2.20 Covered and Open Mail Buildings. Emergency power shall be provided in
accordance with Section 907.2.20 and 914.2.
1203.2.21 Airport Traffic Control Towers. A standby power system shall be provided in airport
traffic control towers more than 65 ft. in height, Power shall be provided to the following
equipment:
1. Pressurization equipment, mechanical equipment and lighting.
2. Elevator operating equipment.
3. Fire alarm and smoke detection systems.
1203.2.22 Smokeproof Enclosures and Stair Pressurization Alternative. Standby power
shall be provided for smokeproof enclosures, stair pressurization alternative and associated
automatic fire detection systems as required by the International Building Code, Section
90920.7.2.
1203.2.23 Elevator Pressurization. Standby power shall be provided for elevator pressurization
system as required by the International Building Code, Section 909.21.5.
1203.2.24 Elimination of Smoke Dampers in Shaft Penetrations. Standby power shall be
provided when eliminating the smoke dampers in ducts penetrating shafts in accordance with the
International Building Code, Section 717.5.3, exception 2.3.
1203.2.25 Common Exhaust Systems for Clothes Dryers. Standby power shall be provided
for common exhaust systems for clothes dryers located in multistory structures in accordance
with the International Mechanical Code, Section 504.11, Item 7.
1203.2.26 Means of Egress Illumination in Existing Buildings. Emergency power shall be
provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Section 1104.5 when required by
the fire code official. (90 minutes in 1-2, 60 minutes elsewhere.)
1203.3 through 1203.6(No change.)
(Reason', These amendments were moved from Chapter 6, due to relocation of the published
sections to this new Chapter 12 in the past edition of the code and have now been updated for
this edition. These provisions provide a list to complete and match that throughout the codes.
The only additional requirements are the reference to COPS in NFPA 70, and the specified Energy
time duration. Other changes are a reference to a code provision that already exists.)
"Section 2304.1; change to read as follows:
2304.1 Supervision of Dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel-dispensing facilities
shall be in accordance with the followino:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; and/or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; and/or
3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with Section 2304.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item Number 1 or 2 above is not present, such operations
shall be considered as an unattended self-service facility and shall also comply with Section
2304.3.
(Reason:Allows a facility to apply the attended and unattended requirements of the code when
both are potentially applicable.)
**Section 2401.2; delete this section in its entirety.
(Reason: This section eliminates such booths from all compliance with Chapter 24 including, but
not limited to: size, ventilation, fire protection, construction, etc. If the product utilized is changed
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to a more flammable substance, the lack of compliance with Chapter 15 could result in significant
fire or deflagration and subsequent life safety hazard.)_
*Section 3103.3.1; delete this section in its entirety
(Reason: This section requires a fire sprinkler system to be installed in temporary tents and
membrane structures, which is not a reasonable or enforceable requirement fora temporary use.
A fire watch or fire alarm system is a more advisable approach for such occupancies that are only
temporary in nature.)
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**Table 3206.2, footnote h change text to read as follows:
h. Where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR)
sprinkler systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of
50(m .s) 112 or less that are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer
sprinklers, installed in accordance with NFPA 13, manual smoke and heat vents or manually
activated engineered mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be required within these
areas.
(Reason:Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event,
while ensuring proper operation of the sprinkler protection provided. Also, gives an alternative to
smoke and heat vents.)
"Table 3206.2; add footnote j to row titled`High Hazard'and`Greater than 300,000'to read
as follows:
j. High hazard high-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet. A 2-hour fire wall
constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code shall be used
to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 square feet in area.
(Reason: This is a long-standing legacy requirement and provides passive protection for
extremely large buildings where it would be otherwise impossible to control the spread of fire
without the fire wall in place in an uncontrolled fire event, which is much more likely in high hazard
commodities, such as tires, flammable liquids, expanded plastics, etc.)
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`Section 3311.1;change to read as follows
Section 3311.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting and emergency
response shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided
to within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle
access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads; capable of supporting vehicle
loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire
apparatus access roads are available. When fire apparatus access roads are required to be
installed for any structure or development, access shall be approved prior to the time which
construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure,Whenever the
connection is not visible to approaching fire apparatus, the fire department connection shall be
indicated by an approved sign.
(Reason: Improves access to the FDC where required, as well as coordinates with the timing of
installation amendment from Section 501.4.)
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"Section 5601.1.3; change to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks
are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, the storage and handling of fireworks as
allowed in Section 5604 and 5608.
2. The use of fireworks for approved fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608.
(Reason:Restricts fireworks to approved displays only, which is consistent with regional practice.
Such is intended to help protect property owners and individuals from unintentional fireworks fires
within the jurisdiction, as well as to help protect individuals from fireworks injuries. it is rioted that
there has been a change in the State Law to allow possession of unopened fireworks in certain
areas of the vehicle, and it is highly recommended that AHJ's familiarize themselves with the
applicable State Laws in this regard)
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"Section 5703.6; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping
systems.
(Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation
diffliiculty in underground applications Coordinates with TCEQ re urrements
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5704.2.11.4 Leak Prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections
5704.2.11.4.1 through 5704.2.11.4.3. An approved method of secondary containment shall be
provided for underground tank and piping systems.
(Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation
dii(fficulty in underground applications. Coordinates with TCEQ regal; ments.�
"Section 5704.2.11.4.2; change to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4.2 Leak [detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an
approved method of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and
installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 5704.2.11.4.3.
(Reason: Reference to IFC Section 5704.2.11.4.3 amendment;
"Section 5704.2.11.4.3;add to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4.3 Observation Wells. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 4 inches in diameter
shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid
storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point 12 inches below the average grade of the
excavation to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank
site shall provide a sampling tube at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of 4 tubes.
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Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation
and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers, a minimum of two are
required.
(Reason: Provides an economical means of checking potential leaks at each tank site. This is
long-standing regional practice.)
"Section 5707.4; add paragraph to read as follows:
Mobile fueling sites shall be restricted to commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing,
where the parking area having such operations is primarily intended for employee vehicles.
Mobile fueling shall be conducted for fleet fueling or employee vehicles only, not the general
public. Commercial sites shall be restricted to office-type or similar occupancies that are not
primarily intended for use by the public.
(Reason: The general public does not expect a hazardous operation to be occurring in a typical
parking lot or for a fuel truck to be traversing such parking lot, temporarily fueling a vehicle, and
moving on to the next area in the parking lot to fuel the next vehicle. Vehicular accidents occur
in parking lots on a regular basis, but the presence of a fuel truck, especially one in the process
of fueling a vehicle with gasoline, greatly adds to the potential risk involved in such accidents. By
restricting such operations to the occupancies in question, the employees of the business may be
adequately notified to expect such operations to occur in the parking lot)
"Section 6103.2.1.8;add to read as follows:
6103.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service
is not available, portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch
assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) water
capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device
shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP-Gas
containers in these situations. Reduces the hazard presented by portable containers when natural
gas is already available. Please note that current State Law does not allow for the enforcement
of any rules more stringent than that adopted by the State, so this amendment is only applicable
as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
"Section 6104.2; add Exception 2. to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1, fexisting text unchanged)
2. Except as permitted in Sections 308 and 6104.3.3, LP-gas containers are not
permitted in residential areas.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use LP-Gas containers.
Reduces the hazard presented by such containers when natural gas is already available.
References regional amendment to IFC 6104.3.3. Please note that current State Law does not
allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent than that adopted by the State, so this
amendment is only applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
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**Section 6104.3.3;add to read as follows:
6104.3.3 Spas, Pool Heaters, and Other Listed Devices. Where natural gas service is not
available, an LP-gas container is allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed
devices. Such container shall not exceed 250-gallon water capacity per lot. See Table 6104.3
for location of containers.
Exception: Lots where LP-gas can be off-loaded wholly on the property where the tank is
located may install up to 500 gallon above ground or 1,000 gallon underground approved
containers.
(Reason:Allows for an alternate fuel source. Dwelling density must be considered and possibly
factored into zoning restrictions. Reduces the hazard presented by over-sized LP-Gas containers.
Please note that current State Law does not allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent
than that adopted by the State, so this amendment is only applicable as to the extent allowed by
that State Law.),'��,'
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**'Section 6107.4 and 6109.13 change to read as follows:
6107.4 Protecting Containers from Vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to
proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas; LP-gas containers;regulators and piping shall be
protected in accordance with Section 312.
6109.13 Protection of Containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure
or otherwise protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required
by Section 6107.4.
(Reason. NFPA 58 does not provide substantial physical protection [it allows raised sidewalks,
fencing, ditches, parking bumpers as `vehicle barrier protection]of the container(s)from vehicular
impact as is required and has been required historically,as per Section 312, i.e. bollard protection.
Further, the exception to Section 6109.13'would allow for portable containers in ventilated metal
cabinets to not require any physical protection whatsoever from vehicular impact, regardless of
the location of the containers: Please note that current State Law does not allow for the
enforcement of any rules more stringent than that adopted by the State, so this amendment is
only applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
**%AppendixD Fire Apparatus Access Roads amendments}
***Section D102.1; change to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access
road with an concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load
of fire apparatus weighing up to 85,000 pounds(38 556 kg).
(Reason: To address the current size of fire trucks in use—figure derived from DOT requirements
for waiver of vehicle exceeding such weight and from current maximum weights of fire trucks
being purchased by jurisdictions in North Texas.)
***Section D103.4; change to read as follows:
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D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet(45 720 mm)
shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D113.4.
TABLE D103.4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH WIDTH
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
(feet) (feet)
0-150 2-3 24 None required
151-500 28 24 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y"or 96-foot diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Fioure DI031
501-750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 0-foot"Y"or 96-foot diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
Over 750 Special approval required
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm
(Reason: Reflects current increased apparatus access roadway widths as indicated in the
recommended amendment to 503.2.1.)
***Section D103.5; change Item 1 to read as follows.
D103.6 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads
shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1,. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 24 feet (7315.2
mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall
be not less than 12 feet(3658 mm).
(Reason: Reflects current increased apparatus access roadway widths as indicated in the
recommended amendment to 503.2.1.)
***Section D103.6 change to read as follows:
D103.6 Marking. Striping,signs, or other markings,when approved by the fire code official;shall
be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction
thereof. Striping, signs and other markings shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition
at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
(1) Striping — Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously marked by painted lines of
red traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words"NO
PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4") white
letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where
a curb is available,the striping shall be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2)Signs Signs shall read"NO PARKING FIRE LANE or"FIRE LANE NO PARKING"and
shall be 12" wide and 18" high (See Figure D103.6). Signs shall have red letters on a white
reflective background, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shah be permanently affixed to
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a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6'6") above finished
grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart along both sides of the fire
lane. Signs may installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.
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(Reason: Reflects current markings for apparatus access roadways as indicated in the
recommended amendment to Section 503.3)
***Section D103.6.1 and D103. .2;delete sections as follows:
(Reason: Reflects current markings for apparatus access roadways as indicated in the
recommended amendment to 503.3 and D103.6, which requires the signage on both sides of the
fire apparatus access roads, regardless of width)
***Section D104.3, change to read as follows:
D10 .3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed
a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses, or as
approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: To provide some additional flexibility to the fire code official on the location of the two
fire apparatus access roads.)
***Section D105.3;change to read as follows.,
105.3 Proximity to building. Unless otherwise approved by the fire code official, one or more
of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet(4572
mm) and not greater than 30 feet(9144 mm)from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to
one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access
road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: To provide some additional flexibility to the fire code official on the location of the aerial
fire apparatus access roads.)
`(Appendix L Requirements For Fire Fighter Air Replenishment Systems amendments)
***Section L101.1,change to read as follows.
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Section L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in
accordance with this appendix in new buildings when any of the following conditions occur
1. Any new building 5 or more stories in height.
2. Any new building with 2 or more floors below grade.
3. Any new building 500,000 square feet or more in size.
Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SC BA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floors
commending at the first level in the primary stairwell and on even numbered floors commencing
at level 2 in the remaining stairwells. Fill panels in buildings over 500,000 square feet shall be
located adjacent to each standpipe connection.
(Reason: Breathing air is critical for firefighting operations. Historically, fire departments have
supplied air bottles by manually transporting air bottles up stairways or across long distances in
a building, which is an extraordinarily intensive process and takes firefighters away from their
primary mission of rescue and firefighting. The FARS technology in Appendix L exists to address
this issue using in-building air supply systems any jurisdictions in North Texas and across the
country have already adopted this Appendix and are enforcing and installing these systems to
improve the life safety of firefighters and enhance their firefighting capabilities in an emergency
incident, which is one of the reasons for recommending this Appendix for adoption—to ensure
regional consistency, as well as to improve mutual emergency aid among jurisdictions in North
Texas.)
'Section L104.13.1;delete this section in its entirety.
(Reason: The amendment to Section L101.1 above addresses the location criteria for SCBA rill
panels.)
***Section L 104.14;add paragraph to read as follows:
The external mobile air connection shall be located with approved separation from the Fire
Department Connection (FDC) to allow functionality of both devices by first responders;
shall be visible from and within 50 ft.of a fire apparatus access road along an unobstructed
path; and shall be located in an approved signed, secured cabinet.
(Reason: To accommodate the needs of first responders to be able to locate and utilize the
required connection to ensure air supply availability to this system, similar to the requirements of
F
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Collin County, Texas and having general circulation in Collin County, Texas, and being
in compliance with Section 2051.044, Texas Government Code (a); (1), (2), (3) and (4),
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