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Ordinance 2024-18 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS, AMENDING WYLIE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES,ORDINANCE NO.2021-17,AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 46 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION), ARTICLE III (FIRE CODE),REPEALING AND ADOPTING THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES B,C, D, K, L, AND N, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING, AMONG OTHER THINGS CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO 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 OF THE CAPTION HEREOF. 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. 2022-21 in its entirety, and any amendments thereto, codified as Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection), Article III (Fire Code) of the Wylie Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendices B, C, D, K, L, and N, save and except the deletions and amendments as set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,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 SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2022-21 Repealed, Codified as Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection), Article III (Fire Code) of the Wylie Code of Ordinances. Wylie Ordinance No. 2022-21 is repealed in its entirety, codified as Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection), Article III (Fire Code) of the Wylie Code of Ordinances, and replaced by this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this Section shall not occur until the effective date of this Ordinance at which time Ordinance No. 2022- 21 shall be repealed, codified as Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection), Article III(Fire Code)of the Wylie Code of Ordinances. 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. 2022-21, codified as Chapter 46(Fire Prevention and Protection),Article III(Fire Code),of codified the Wylie Code of Ordinances occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code.The City Council hereby adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code including Appendices B, C, D, K, L, and N, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc. save and except the deletions and additions set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, 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 a part 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 1 of40 SECTION 4: Savin sg /Repealing. 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 5: 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 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: Severability. 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 28th day of May, 2024. el4o&d�,�7 MAttfiew Porter, Mayor ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY RECORDED: VL Y I Stephanie Storm, City Secretary \\ Date of Publication: June 5,2024,in The Wvlie News Ordinance No.2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 2 of40 Exhibit A City of Wylie Local Amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code The following sections,paragraphs,and sentences of the 2021 International Fire Code(IFC)and are hereby amended as follows: Section 101.1 Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION]: [A] 10 1.1 Title.These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of The Cit Ile,hereinafter referred to as"this code." Section 103.1 change to read as follows: [A] 103.1 Creation of agency.The lie Fire Pt-e\entlon_Di�i,io_n_a [)I\l ion of the_ lie-Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Fll'e \latshal.. The \larshal shall-he the-desiLnated. fire code-official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. Section 109.3 change to read as follows: [A] 109.3 Recordkeeping. A record of periodic inspections, tests, servicing and other operations and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises or other approved location for not less than 3 years, or a different period of time where specified in this code or referenced standards. Records shall be made available for inspection by the fire code official,and a copy of the records shall be provided to the fire code official on request. The fire code official is authorized to prescribe the form, format and time red iirements of such recordkeeping. The fire code official is authorized to require that certain required records be filed with the fire code official. The contractor completing am �xork described ahoy e_may he held responsible for the commpleteness, acrid lc\ and timeliness Of the sdlCh_recol-Lk. - - Section I11.1;Establishing a board of appeals, change to read as follows: [A] I11.1 Board of appeals established. I is /onim, Board ot' 1diju tment is hereh\ designated as the official board_of apcal for-1_h_e C_it\_of_��\lie, In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code,4wfe shall be and is hefeby efeated a beaFd of appeals. The beafd of appeals shall be appointed by the applieable g ..b u hefity and shall hold eff ee at its pleastife The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. Section 111.3;change to read as follows: [A] 111.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members whe are ,.....l:fied by oXpowofiee and training to pass en mattefs peftaining to hazards of fire, explesions,hazar-dous eenditions or- fire •tom t: items, and are at o pl o of thejur-isdietion. per the adopted lLiles_indt procedtlrei_ot_the /unineg Board of.\d1iistments. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 3 of40 Section 1124;change to read as follows: JAI 112.4 Violation penalties. An� -person, 1117111. cOrPOMtion 01' bLISIness entit), \iolatinu this Ordinance shall be deemcd 2LII1tN Of I Misdemeanor, and on con\iction thereof, shall be fined In MI aminlnt,not c\ccedIn,-, -f-\\o 1housand Doll'irs (S, 000.00) i fthe \,olat,ori relates to the PUblic health. sanitation or di-1111pill" Of ref'LlSe, OUICIA\ -Se the_tine shall be not exceed'rig, FiVe 111.1ndred Dollars (S�00.00). A lolation of'any pro\Ision of' this Ordinance shall c0I1StItLItC I S arate \jolationt'Or each calendar da\ In MIlCh it OCCUI-S. The-penal pro\Islons imilosed Under this Ordinance shall not JINCIUdc WvIle frorn filin, suit to enjoin the �,olat oil. Wvhe ret'i'lls all legal rights and rerric(lies a\a*lahle to it ---------- 111-n-SLIMIt to 10Ca1, stLite and fe-d-eril (Reason: To mirror the wording of the adopted ordinance)Section 322; Local Antenthnent Indled from Section 320, IFC 202 SECTION 322-11,11THIUM-10N AND LITHIUM METAL BATTERY STORAGE 322.1 General. The storage of lithium-ion and- 11-t-11-11-irn metal batteries shall con-ir.1y \N ith Section 122. Exceptions: 1. N'-cNN-or ref'Urblished--hatteries-Histalled int-h.e-equipment,device-s o-i-A-e-hic-les they are cles-ILned to P(m cr. I Nc\\ or re furhished batteries packed LISC -\k-it 11_the ecWiprncnt clevice-slor are designed jopo\\er. I altcr es 'n original rna I 'irig that are rated at not more than 300 watt-h I-S for I i 11-ion 3, -----0 Ll---- -hth LII-__- batteries or contain not more than 25 -,rams ot'.lithium metal tier lithiumrncud-batteries. 4. 1 emporary storage of' batteries or hatterN components dUring, the batter'. manUlacturii-q-, p recess _ pi-I.or-to-coi-iir)letl()n-ot'-FiiiLiI quality control checks. 5 J cnij?( rar\ storage ot'hatteries CiLlrin,-, tile �elIICIC 111.111LILICtUri ------—0--or-rqxu-r-proccss. 322.2 Permits. Permits -,hall be I-CL]Llil-Cd tor in aCCLIIIIUlatlon of more than I� cubic feet (0.42 1113) of lithil-1111-1011 MW 11thILI-1-11--metal hatterics, the exceptions to Section-1-2.11-1-o-ssel f'Orth in Section-1 Oi.�.21 322.3 Fire safetN plan. . fire salct\ plan shall he pro\idea in accordance \N ith Section 404. In addition. the Fire sal'co, pLin shall IFICILICIC erricruenc% response actions to betaken UtIon delection of a fire or possible 1-ire Mokim! lithIL1111-1011 or lithil-1111 nictal hatter, storauc. 322.4 Storage requirements. 1-Ithil.1111-lon and lithium 111CIL11 batteries shall he stored in accordance \\lth Section 322.4.1, 122.4.2 or 322.4.3. as applicable. 322.4.1 Limited indoor storage in containers. Not more than I'; CLIhIC feet (0.42 m3) of 11thiurn-1011 or to containers in accordancewltha11-ofthe I'lollov\111g, I GontIII1-,:I-S diall-be open lop and consti-LICted of nuneomhu,uhl-m-ateriah., or sh,,dl be -Ipproxedl'or collection. M-01,111-, 01'COnt,1111CI-S S11,111 not c\c d i capac v, of 7.�:,' C1.1111C feet 111(11\ C-k)tl-t,- I.CrS dild ee rn-3). 3. OrOLI )f containers shall he separated b\ not less thin_? feet 014 ninij or A "'CcOn'd lcontaillel' ol `croup k , - --- -- -- T - - -1-- ------ less---------- -feet -1 - , , -- open space or-10 tcet (-1041-,mrn) of space that contalm, cornhLIStiblC 111otcl-1,11S. 4. Cont.ilncrs shall he located not less than feet-(I 7,24 mni) flora e\lt" or exit-acccs-s door'. 322.4.2 Indoor storage areas. Indoor �,,torage areas tin- 111[1111,1111-ion and 11thil-1111 I11CtIl hattcrie-, other thin ----- those colliplyin'-, k\Ith Section 1, shall corripl,, \\,Iih Sections "14.2.1 tllI-0LIQ'h 322.4.2.6. 322.4.2.1 '1'echnicalol)iiiion and i-ei)ort. ,\ technical opinion �liicl report ck)iiiL)I\inL, \\itliSection 104-'.2 ,11:111 he PI-CP-,IrCd to C\,111.1,ltc the tfre and explosion risks ,i.,soclatcd with the indoor Ste ramie -,irci Lind to Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 4 of 40 make rccon-Iillelld ill oll, Iur fire and C.\�Il),lull �fl)tCCUI)Ii. 111C t-C Ot-t ,hall he SLIblllltted t() tllC ttl"r CUde official and ha_ll CI shall Code official', apt -o\al_prior t_o, i„uance_of_a pernllt.-In addition to_the relfuiremen-t_, of Section 104.2. the_technical_l)unioil and_report-,hall specificalk e\alurtc th_e I llo\\in,: i. The potential for detla�aratiun of flammable f .sse, released dUrtn,-, 1 thermal rllna\\a\ C\r11t. _. i C Yl,ls of dC,l�_'Il Il)1" all aUtl)nlatlC ,lrinkler s\>tem or other' allrl)\Cd fll'C sUllI-essioll ,\Stella. -- --- -— --- - - t�— - --- t I- --- - SLICh deSl_n-bases Shall rC1el"e11CC I-C1C\allt tllll-SCalc tlrC lestillL, or atlothel arri-mcd method of g,deminstrann SLlfticicnc\ of the recomllcnded - 322.4.2.2 Construction reltuire tile ntS. N\here Indoor storaueareas for IIthlaLlll-Fora and_IIt111UIll metal batteries are located in_a building,�\Ith.other uses, hatters ,Tora�ie area, shall he separated from the remainder_ol'the buildin,,lhv 2-hour rated_ fire harrier; or_-horizontal assemblies. Tire barriers shall he constructed ill accordance \\ithSectton 7O' of the_Internatlon tl13uticlin, Code, and horizontal assemblies ,hall he Constructed in accordance \\ith Section 71 1 of the hltrrnatlun ll Rutldin Code. - ---- Exceptions: - -1. 1. Where or 11101,C '1 111"0\ed lrelahricated -ortable Stl"UCtLIreS [o\Idln'12 a Conl leer ,-}ll)Lll' fIl"r-1'C,IStal1CC-ralyd ClICIl)Slil"e, 11re barriers and horizontal assembhCS are not rep uired. he-e_batter\ torauc ,_I_i_mited to nc\\ hattel e;,in >�ka`�in�that_has been demonstrated trated to and app.ro\ed_h\ t lie_tire_COCI Off ieiala, LithCiCnt to isolate I tine i-n_racka Ind, to the rackaue interiur, tire barriers an_d horizontal assemblies-,11-e not.reLtulrrd, - 322.4.2.3 Fire protection s%stems. Indoor ,tora )e areas ti)r hthlunl-lull and lithium metal hatteries ,hall he,rrotected,h� an automatica�ri111a�r_ �_s_t_�m-�ltmtll�tna \\ithSection 1-)03.,.1.1 oranaipt:o\ed alternati%e fire Stlptlles,ion S\stem. File stem dC,l n ,hall he h ascd oil recommendations ill the appl'lriCd ICChlllral -- - -- -- - - -- -- - -- - - - - -- e- -- -- -- tl pion anti rep qrt reLtuired M. Section 122.4.'.1. 322.4.2.4 Fire alarm sNstems. Indoor stura,r areas for lithiulll-ion and lithium metal batteries shall he pro\ided \\ith_all_a-ppro,\ed automatic fire detection and alarm stem co11�t11\intr,_�},ith Section_1)O __hhr t7_1-c detection ;stem ;hall_ use a�ir itinu ,Spoke detection,radiant ener,\-sen,in , Fire detection or both. 322.4.2.5 Explosion control. \t'here the appro\ed technical opinion and report required b\ Section 3__'_'.4.2.1 recommends explosion control, explosion control compl in_ \\ith Section_91 1 shall he ro\ided. 322.4.2.6 Reduced requirements for storage of partialIN charged batteries. Indoor stura(je areas tier hthIL1111-1011 And_lithlUnl illetal batteries \\Ith_a- demonstrated state of'-c C`�e_ not exceedltl,_3O percent shall not he leLuiled to Cllnlll\' \\lth_Sel'Ul)Il, ,. 1, �„ 4.'. and 3,.. I.,.��lCl)\ldcll that 1I'lllcdllfe, flax - - - -- -- - — -- -- l. - - hlllltln_' and_\erit'Vinu, that-the-state of-charuee \\ill not e\Coed .',Or rcentha\e been appro\ed. 322.4.3 Outdoor storage. Outdoor stor.a,,c of lithiulll-Fun ur lithiulll metal batteries shall cumpl\ «ith Sections "-"2.4.1.1 thl"ou,11 22.4.). 322.4.3.1 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of 1lthiunl-ion ur litlliurll metal batteries, includingg storage beneath_ \\eathcr-protection in_acco_�rdancC \�Ith_Section 41_-I_(�_1- of'_theI_nternational - - --- - 13uildul-,Code. shall conjpl\ \\-_ith one of the ti)llo\\111177 1 Batter\ Storaue Shall-bz_located not less than_20 feet_(0(1`)f)_mn�rom and.-buildina._lot-line.Puhlic treet,-tuhlic_al_le\\.. luhlic \\a\ or mean, ofc`rress. Batter\_ storage shall he located not le„ than ; feet (_�14 nun)_from in�__huildin„ lot line, puhlie - - - - - — ,tl'eet. 1Llhl(c Lille\', luhIic \\a\ OI' means oI'CaI"e,,, R here the hatter\ ,tora',e 1S ,e larated h\ 1 ,- hour tire-resistance-rated aSscillhl\ \\lthuut ll enln_, 01" penetrations and e\tendlna 5 teat 1524 111111) aho>\C_and_toy-_tile-,Ides of,tile hatter\ ,tora,_'e area. 13atter�- t_o,t 1`e-shall he located not le„ than tcct 014 mm) from an\ huildin, lot line._ublii_c ,tl'Ce1, �llhllC Lippe\, �Ub11C \\a\ 01' 111C ll, of e_1'e,,. \\here battcrle, al'e C:OntalnCd In alit"l)\Cal, -------- - - tll'etabl"1Catel �t)i"table sn'lIC[UCCs �i' )\ldlll' a C )i11�1Cte 2-hl)tIr hl'r Ceal,lallCC-la(Cd rilClt\,all"C. ------ 1- - L-t - --t - - -4- - --- 322.4.3.2 Storage area size limits and separation. OLltduur storau e areas ti)r lithium-ion or lithium metal h--a_tterie-s__includtn storae_ heneath \\rather �rotectiun ul accordance �\ith Section 414.f).1 of the - -- - - -- IilteCll 1tIllilal 13LIIldIIL Code. ,hall not C\CCCd 000 ,�lUai'C 1ret t `.1i 11121_1 he llelUht 01 b lttel'\ ,toral_'e In ,Uch Lilt is shall not e\Cred 10 feet ( iO4` t1 m). `iL11tl lC baltCl'\ SI0 I_: area, ,hall be ,ell natcd h-oill each other" b\ not le,s than IO feet( mm) of opcil space, Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 5 of40 322.4.3.3 Fire detection. Outdoor stora,-,�.! area, I'Or InIIII-1111-10n Or IItI1IUI11 inct.il batteries. regardless of ---- ------------ whether such areas are open, Linder \\eatherlirotection or in a pret'abricated portable StrUCture, shall he pro\ided w ith an appro\cd automatic Lire detection and alaalarms�ssystemcomply i ig, with Section 907. -1-he tire detection sv-.tern shall LISe rldtint eneruv-sensinu, 1-ire detection. 509.2, 509.2.1;change to read as follows: 509.2 Equipment access. Approved access shall be provided and maintained for all fire protection system equipment and u-t-rIit\--e�Lnprncnt to permit immediate safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Storage,trash and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept in such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible.] Ile Code 0411 C 1',11 III'Ll\ I-e(ILI I re 3 dd It I k m'I I ri:i!-k I n Ls t t) I den t I 1'\ area`, that imiat be I<cptclear to prop idc acccs.s to the Iho\c-ecil-110111CITt. �09.2.1 Hectrical Shut-Off S\N lire-( ode 0 ffilcia I-il)aN reCLU I re a single electrical shut off-switch be-pro\ldcd on_a bUilding. I hi-, switch shall be installed and nIZ1111LItned SO tIldt 111 CleCtrIC,11 CII-CLIItS ��111 be d I scon nected In the b U I Id I Ili,-, and or-eleetrica I-paric I S is approved hy 1:1 re Cod-e--0 H ic Ka I. V the discretion ot'the Fire Code Official life satet\ and t-ire suppression systenis 111d\ Ile exempt from. beim-, shut ot't'b\ the (Reason: For clarity Section 509 addresses fire protection equipment and utilities but utilities are not specifically called out in 509.2) 903.4.2 Alarms: Adding visual alarm to the requirement 903.4.2 Alarms. .\I?Vro\ed audible Lind N iSLI,11 Cie\Ices,located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. 903.4.3 Floor control valves 903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in high fise buildings over 2-stories,or a,-1-eLJLItrC-d-b\ the Fire Code 6104.2 Insert: 1JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas,the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) in residential district,. 907.5.2.1 Audible Alarms.change to read as follows: 907.5.2.1 Audible Alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm. -Fach individual suite or OCCU11,111CV, "Ithin zi sprinklered hLlildin,-,, that IS not Ill airedin Other sections of this code to Prot ide aLidi le notification to-the Klildint_l occupants, shall Install an audible fire alarm deice with a temporal Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 6 of 40 pattern horn connected to the fire alarm panel that provides notification ofafire alarm condition ifone is detected in the building. (Reason: The change is to ensure all occupants of a building are notified of an active alarm. Currently code does not require each suite to have a notification device. 5706.2.4.4 Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited in residential district". 6104.2 Insert: [JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY] 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas,the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L) in-re idential districts. D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates add#9 �). Gate __t_hat affect_acces f(-)r more than one_._ic_i_d_r_es_srar el._ LICII Lis a neighborhood_ or_business Bark shall beset up \t ith an electric ope»e r. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 7 of40 Exhibit B 2021 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. Lined through type is deleted text ffem WG. A double asterisk(**)at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2018 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 (NCTCOG) 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 adoption 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. "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 clam 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.) "Section 105.3.3;change to read as follows: 105.3.3 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 unincorporated 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 required 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 a modification and does not require a permit. (Reason: Adds construction permit requirements for electronic access control systems affecting access and/or egress to ensure proper design and installation of such systems. These changes reflect local practices of municipalities in this region.) Ordinance No.2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 8 of 40 ***Section 107.3;delete this section in its entirety: (Different jurisdictions establish permit 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 and 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 required by the ire 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 afire 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 1.4G fireworks. ... (Remainder of text unchanged)... (Reason: Increased safety from fireworks related injuries.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 9 of 40 **Option B HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE:add a second paragraph to read as follows: Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding 6,000 sq. ft. that has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage. When a specific product cannot be identified(speculative warehouse), a fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities,to the maximum pile height. (Reason: To provide protection for worst-case scenarios inflexible or unknown situations.) **Option B HIGH-RISE BUILDING.A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16 764_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 lube 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. A fire 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 • Software updates Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 10 of 40 • 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 owners/occupants 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 307.4.1;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.} Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 11 of40 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 cn root(,c 240,,.m) 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 determine 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 burns 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 an Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 12 of40 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 system and 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 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 2-1/2 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 of such devices.) **Section 311.5;change to read as follows: 311.5 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.) **Section 404.2.2; add Number 4.10. to read as follows: 4.10. Fire extinguishing system controls. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 13 of40 (Reason: The committee believed this information could be ofgreat help to such plans to facilitate locating sprinkler valves to minimize water damage,for instance.) ***Section 405.5,change to read as follows: 405.5 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.) 3. 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 students/occupants who may be severely negatively impacted by the nature of afire alarm notification during a practice drill.) **Section 501.4;change to read 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.) **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.) **Section 503.2.1;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. (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 during afire or EMS emergency.) Ordinance No.2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 14 of 40 **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 during afire or EMS emergency.) ***Section 503.2.3;change Section 503.2.3 to read as follows: 503.2.3 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 being purchased by jurisdictions in North Texas.) **Section 503.3;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 18" 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 (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 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.) **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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 15 of40 (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 still 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: 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 '/z 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 read 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 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: 507.5.4 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 16 of 40 (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. 605.4.2 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: 1. 660 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 11 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 17 of40 (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 Group H occupancy classification—this is now established practice in the region as well.) **Section 807.5.2.2 and 807.5.2.3 applicable to Group E occupancies;change to read as follows: 807.5.2.2 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. 807.5.2.3 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 guidance relative to fire resistance requirements in these areas.) **Section 807.5.5.2 and 807.5.5.3 applicable to Group 1-4 occupancies;change to read as follows: 807.5.5.2 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. 807.5.5.3 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 ofsprinklers. Also provides additional guidance relative to fire resistance requirements in these areas.) **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: Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 18 of40 1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection(FDC)and the standpipe shall be backflushed or inspected by an 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 ire 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. 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 II and III 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 FDC connections are similarly tested/maintained 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 Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 19 of40 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 correction/repair/replacement. 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 tile 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.) **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.) ***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.) ***Section 903.2.9.3;change to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 20 of40 903.2.9.3 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.) **Section 903.2.9.4 and 903.2.9.5, delete Exception to 903.2.9.4 and add Section 903.2.9.5 to read as follows: 903.2.9.5 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.) ***Option B Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows: 903.2.11.3 Buildings M 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings that have one or more stories,other than penthouses in compliance 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 mm), 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. Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the Intemational Building Code where all of the following conditions apply: a. The structure is freestanding. b. The structure does not contain any mixed uses, accessory uses, storage rooms, electrical rooms, elevators or spaces used or occupied for anything other than motor vehicle parking c. The structure does not exceed 3 stories. d. An approved fire apparatus access road is provided around the entire structure. Ordinance No.2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 21 of 40 (Reason: Provides jurisdictions options as to their desired level of sprinkler protection based on multiple factors including,f ireftghting philosophies/capabilities.) **Section 903.3.1.1.1;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 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 sprinkler 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 20211FC 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 903.3.1.2.2;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 section.) (Reason: Corridor protection is critical to the means of egress, and corridors are regularly utilized for miscellaneous storage,fixtures, artwork,food kiosks and beverage dispensers, and furnishings. Balcony protection is required due to issues with fire exposure via soffit vents and the potential for significant combustible loading.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 22 of 40 "Section 903.3.LZ3; 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. 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 unprotected 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 sprinklers 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 (IRC) 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 Ordinance No.2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 23 of40 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 sttch 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 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 min)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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 24 of40 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.) **Section 905.4;change Items 1, 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. Hose 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 1011.12. 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 requiredfor 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.) ***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.) **Section 905.9;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 903.4.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 25 of40 ***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 and/or 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 building/tenancy 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 fixture. Change of terminology allows for reference back to definitions of NFPA 72.) **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 foot-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 AIV equipment that distracts from fire alarm notification devices or reduces ability offire alarm system to notify occupants of the emergency,condition.) **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 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 26 of40 Exceptions: 1. {No change.} 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.Z10, 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 corridors/common areas is critical to all such occupancies, regardless of height.) **Section 907.Z13, Exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, 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.Z7,add to read as follows: 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type. (Reason: Helps to reduce false alarms.) **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 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 B,provided the distance from the interface device to the initiating device is ten feet or less. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 27 of40 (Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers. Improves reliability offire alarm devices and systems.) **Section 907.6.3;delete all four Exceptions. (Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alarm systems. This is moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code language and sections.) **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 alarm systems. This was moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code language and sections(legacy language).) **Section 910.2;change Exceptions #2 and 3 to read as follows: 2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall net 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 net be required in areas of buildings equipped with 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 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 afire 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 mZ) 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. Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials. (Reason: Maintains afire 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.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 28 of40 "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 offirst responders on scene to conduct this operation and significantly delays activation and/or capability of the smoke exhaust system.) "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 FDC is needed to achieve fire control, and improve ease of locating afire 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 afire 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.) "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.} (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, Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 29 of 40 partially due to the fact that these buildings are rarely fully evacuated in afire 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 modifies/lowers the requirement to 120 ft., based on this same height requirement for fire service access elevators. Again, the language from the 2009 and 2012 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.) ***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.) **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. (Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State Law and to be consistent with amendments in Chapter H.) **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 occupancv. Exception No. 4 was expanded to Group A due to it being a similar situation for Group A restaurants.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 30 of 40 **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 under current IBC would be required to have afire resistance rated corridor. This exception provides a cost-effective solution for single tenant space in lieu of the base IBC requirement to retrofit afire 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 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 31 of40 (Reason: Regional consistency of this retroactive requirement to allow business owners adequate time to budget to accommodate the cost of the fire sprinkler system.) **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 IFC 2404, and long-standing regional requirement to protect this hazardous operation.) **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.} 1203.1.3 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.} 1203.1.5 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 NFPA 70. 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 32 of40 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 914.4 Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907.2.19 and 914.5 1203.2.5 through 1203.2.14 {No change.) 1203.2.15 Means of Egress Illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1. (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 405.8 Group I-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 Code, Section 411 Smoke Protected Seating, Section 1030.6.2 1203.2.19 {No change.} 1203.2.20 Covered and Open Mall 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 909.20.7.2. 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 I-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 Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 33 of40 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 following: 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 to a more flammable substance, the lack of compliance with Chapter 15 could result in significantfire or deflagration and subsequent life safety hazard.) "Section 3103.3.1;delete this section in its entirely (Reason: This section requires afire sprinkler system to be installed in temporary tents and membrane structures, which is not a reasonable or enforceable requirement for a temporary use. Afire watch or fire alarm system is a more advisable approach for such occupancies that are only temporary in nature.) "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) 1/2 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 afire 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 34 of40 (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.) ***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.) **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 noted 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.) **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 difficulty in underground applications. Coordinates with TCEQ requirements.) **Section 5704.2.11.4;change to read as follows: 5104.1.11.4 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. Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 35 of40 (Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in underground applications. Coordinates with TCEQ requirements.) **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. 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 Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 36 of 40 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. {existing 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.) **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.) **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 J 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 onhv applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.) ***{Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads amendments) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 37 of 40 ***Section DI02.1;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 offire trucks being purchased by jurisdictions in North Texas.) ***Section D103.4;change to read as follows: 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 accordancQ with Table D103.4. TABLE D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS LENGTH WIDTH TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED (feet) (feet) 150 2-0 24 None required 151-500 20 24 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot"Y"or 96-foot diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D 103.1 501-750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-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 Ito read as follows: D103.5 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 roadivay widths as indicated in the recommended amendment to 503.2.1.) Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 38 of40 ***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 shall be permanently affixed to 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 be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief. SIGN TYPE"A" SIGN TYPE"C" SIGN TYPE "©" NO NO NO PARKING PARKING PARKING FIRE LANE FIRE LANE FIRE LANE 18" L *� 11 f 12p I � 12-� � 12- -I FIGURE D103.6 FIRE LANE SIGNS (Reason: Reflects current markings.for apparatus access roadways as indicated in the recommended amendment to Section 503.3) ***Section D103.6.1 and D103.6.2; delete sections as follows: (Reason: Reflects current markings,for apparatus access roadvi,m s 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: D104.3 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 ttivo fire apparatus access roads.) ***Section D105.3;change to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2024-18 Adopting Fire Code Page 39 of40 D105.3 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 LI01.1; change to read as follows: 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. SCBA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floors commencing 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. Many 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.fill panels.) ***Section L104.14; 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 FDC's.) END Ordinance No. 2024-1 S Adopting Fire Code Page 40 of 40 �� tC Iic tf,�t'ntcr,trettc t atc, 0.'lur}aft Nlln t or The}'t'tnce'ton 11rr'-;I4! a N,,Nv; « 'HIE WVI,IB NEWS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF COLLIN Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Chad Engbrock, publisher of C & S Media, dba The Wylie News, a newspaper regularly published in 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), who being by me duly sworn, deposed and says that the foregoing attached: City of Wylie Legal Notice—Ordinance No. 2024-17 and Ordinance No. 2024-18 was published in said newspaper on the following date(s), to-wit: June 5, 2024 Chad Engbrock, Publisher Subscribed and sworn before me on this, the 6th day of June, 2024, to certify which witness my hand and seal of office. 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' {r. all THE SUM OF TWO An ordinance of the THOUSAND DOL- City Council of the LARS ($2,000.00) City of Wylie, Texas, FOR EACH OF amending Wylie's FFNSE; AND PRO- Code of Ordinances, VMING FOR AN EF- Ordinance No. 2021- FECTIVE DATE. 17,as amended,Chap- ter 46(Fire Prevention 6-1t-561i andProtection),Article III(Fire Code),repeal- ing and adopting the CITY OF WYLIE 1 2021 edition of the In- ternational Fire Code Ordinance including Appendices No.2024.17 B, C,D, K,L, and N, save and except the An ordinance of the deletions and amend- City of Wylie, Texas, ments set forth herein; amending the corn- prescribing regulations prehensive zoning governing, among ordinance of the City other things conditions Of Wylie, as hereto- hazardous to the life fore amended, so as and property from fire, to change the zoning hazardous materials or on the hereinafter de- explosions; providing scribed property, zon- a penalty clause, sav- ing case number 2024- ings/repealing clause, 02, from agricultural severability clause and (AG/30)to planned de- an effective date; and velopment (PD-MF) providing for the pub- for an age restricted lication of the caption single-family style hereof. condominium residen- tial community on 6-1071i 47.374 acres; provid- ing for a penalty for the violation of this or- dinance; providing for 1 the repeal of all ordi- nances in conflict;pro- viding a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. 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