Ordinance 2009-37 ORDINANCE NO. 2009-37
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-22; ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN;
AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III (FIRE CODE) OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALING, SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE;
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 and beneficial to the citizens of the
City of Wylie, Texas ("Wylie") to repeal Wylie Ordinance No. 2004-22; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to amend Chapter 46, Article III (Fire Code) of the Wylie Code of
Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has further investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Wylie to adopt the 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code (the "2006 International Fire Code"), save and except the deletions and
amendments set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findin s Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into
the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2004-22 Renealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2004-22 is hereby
repealed in its entirety and replaced by this ordinance. The effective date of the repeal discussed
in this Section shall not occur until the effective date of this Ordinance at which time Ordinance
No. 2004-22 shall be repealed. Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation
of the repealed Ordinance No. 2004-22, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being
commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of Ordinance No. 2004-22.
SECTION 3: Adontion of the 2006 International Fire Code. The International Fire Code,
2006 Edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except the
amendments set forth below, is hereby adopted as the fire code for Wylie, prescribing regulations
governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion
in the city. The 2006 International Fire Code, save and except the amendments set forth herein,
is made a part of this article as if fully set forth herein. One copy of the 2006 International Fire
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Code, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., is on file in the office of the Wylie
city secretary being marked and designated as the 2006 International Fire Code.
SECTION 4: Adopting the 2006 International Fire Code. The 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council is hereby amended as
follows by way of additions, deletions and amendments:
"ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
Sec. 46-41. Adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code.
The International Fire Code, copyrighted by the International Code
Council, Inc. save and except the amendments set forth below, is hereby adopted
as the fire code for the city, prescribing regulations governing conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion in the
city (the "2006 International Fire Code"). The 2006 International Fire Code, save
and except the amendments set forth herein, is made a part of this article as if
fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the 2006 International Fire Code,
copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., is on file in the office of the
city secretary being marked and designated as the 2006 International Fire Code.
(Ord. No. 2004-22, 3, 6-5-2004)
Sec. 46-42. Amendment to the 2006 International Fire Code.
The 2006 International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.4; change to read as follows:
102.4 Application of other codes. The design and construction of new structures
shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable, and any alterations,
additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are
within the scope of the International Building Code, shall be made in accordance
therewith.
Section 102.6; Sections 106.2.1 and 106.2.2 change to read as follows:
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in
this code shall be those that are listed in chapter 45 and such codes, when
specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of
this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur
between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions
of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be
considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the
ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
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Section 106.2; add to read as follows:
106.2.1 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their duly
authorized agent to notify the fire code official when work is ready for inspection.
It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for
inspections of such work that are required by this code.
106.2.2 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated
in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the fire code
official. The fire code official, upon notification, shall make the requested
inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is
satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein
the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be
corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by
the fire code official.
Section 202; change definition of "Fire Watch" as follows:
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 fire code official, for the purposes of
identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire,
raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
Section 202; add definitions as follows:
Addressable Fire Detection System. Any system capable of providing
identification of each individual alarm-initiating device. The identification shall
be in plain English and as descriptive as possible to specifically identify the
location of the device in alarm. The system shall have the capability of alarm
verification.
Analog Intelligent Addressable Fire Detection System. Any system capable of
calculating a change in value by directly measurable quantities (voltage,
resistance, etc.) at the sensing point. The physical analog may be conducted at the
sensing point or at the main control panel. The system shall be capable of
compensating for long-term changes in sensor response while maintaining a
constant sensitivity. The compensation shall have a preset point at which a
detector maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel. The sensor
shall remain capable of detecting and transmitting an alarm while in maintenance
alert.
High-rise building. A building having any floors used for human occupancy
located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access.
Self-service storage,faciliry. Real property designed and used for the purpose of
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renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of
storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis.
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.
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 guidelines and/or
restrictions.
2. State, county or local temporary or permanent bans on open
burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the code official.
Section 307.4; 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 unchanged)
Section 307.4.3; add to read as follows:
307.4.3 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches
and in accordance with section 307.2.
Section 307.5; change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires or recreational fires shall
be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable
fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other
approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel,
garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
Section 308.3.1; change to read as follows:
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308.3.1 Open-flame cooking and 6eating devices. Open-flame cooking devic,�s,
charcoal grills, outdoor fireplaces and other similar devices used for cooking,
heating or any other purpose shall not be located or used on combustible
balconies, decks, or within i 0 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
Section 308.3.1.1; change to read as follows:
308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. When permitted as
listed in the exceptions of section 308.3.1, LP-gas burners having an LP-gas
container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454
kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on combustible balconies or within ten
feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
l. One- and two-family dwellings may have containers with a water
capacity not greater than 20 pounds (9.08 kg) [nominal 8 pound
(3.632 kg) LP-gas capacity] with an aggregate capacity not to
exceed 100 lbs (5 containers).
2. Other residential occupancies where buildings, balconies and decks
are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, may have
containers with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds (9.08
kg) [nominal 8 pound (3.632 kg) LP-gas capacity], with an
aggregate capacity not to exceed 401bs (2 containers).
Section 401.3; add Section 401.3.4 as follows:
401.3.4 Fire 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.
Section 405.1; change to read as follows:
405.1 General. Emergency evacuation drills complying with the provisions of
this section shall be conducted in the occupancies listed in Table 405.2 or when
required by the fire code official. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the
local authorities.
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Section 408.5.4; change to read as follows:
408.5.4 Drill frequency. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at least
12 times per year, four times per year on each shift.
Section 503.1.1; add the following sentence to the end of the first paragraph:
Except for single- or two-family residences, the path of ineasurement shall
be along a minimum of a ten feet wide unobstructed pathway around the
external walls of the structure.
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 (7315mm), 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.
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.
Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Striping, signs, or other markings, when approved by the 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
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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.
Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by
the Fire Chief.
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 any area
marked as a fire lane as described in section 503.3 shall be maintained at all
times.
Section 505.1; add to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. Approved numerals of a minimum 6" height and of a
color contrasting with the background designating the address shall be placed on
all new and existing buildings or structures in a position as to be plainly visible
and legible from the street or road fronting the property and from all rear
alleyways access.
Where buildings do not immediately front a street, approved 6 inch height
building numerals or addresses and 3-inch height suite apartment numerals of a
color contrasting with the background of the building shall be placed on all new
and existing buildings or structures. Numerals or addresses shall be posted on a
minimum 20 inch by 30 inch background on border.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. The minimum
stroke width shall be 0.5 inches.
Exception: R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved numerals
of a minimum 3'h inches 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.
Section 511 Emergency Radio Communications; add to read as follows:
511.1 Signal strength in buildings. In all new and existing buildings in which
the type of construction or distance from an operational emergency services
antenna or dispatch site does not provide adequate frequency or signal strength as
determined by the code o£ficial, the building owner shall be responsible for
providing the equipment, installation and maintenance of said equipment in a
manner to strengthen the radio signal. The radio signal shall meet the minimum
input output strengths according to the emergency radio system's provider and
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system manager.
Section 704.1; change to read as follows:
704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways,
elevator hoist ways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of
a building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in effect at
the time of construction but, regardless of when constructed, not less than as
specified in Table 704.1. When openings are required to be protected, openings
into such shafts shall be maintained self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke
detection. Existing fusible-link-type automatic door-closing devices are permitted
if the fusible link rating does not exceed 135°F (57°C).
Section 803.3.2 and Section 803.4.2; add an exception to read as follows:
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.
Section 804.1.1; number the existing exception as 1. and add a second exception
to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Trees located in areas protected by approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with section
903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall not be prohibited in Groups A,
E, M, R-1 and R-2.
2. Trees shall not be prohibited inside private dwelling units
of Group R-2 Occupancies.
Section 807.4.3.2 and Section 807.4.4.2; add an exception to read as follows:
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.
Section 901.6.1; add section to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must utilize a licensed
fire protection contractor to test and certify standpipe systems. In addition to the
testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 applying to standpipe systems,
the following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is
required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the
standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of
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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 contractor 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. 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.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the
contractor shall install such caps for all FDC's. Contact the Fire
Marshal for additional information.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, the contractor shall
place a blue tag (as per "Texas Administrative Code, Title 28.
Insurance, Part L Texas Department of Insurance, Chapter 34.
State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC
34.720. Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag") at
the bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. An example of
this tag is located at the end of this SOP. 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 contractor shall follow the procedures as required by "Texas
Administrative Code, Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department
of Insurance, Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire
Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC" with regard to Yellow Tags and Red
Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including the
required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction
(Fire Marshal).
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the
owner and contractor, 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.
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9. Contact the Fire Marshal for requests to remove existing fire hose
from Class II and III standpipe systems where employees are not
trained in the utilization of this fire fighting 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.
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 code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the
code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch
shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire
protection system has been returned to service.
Section 902.1; in definition of "Standpipe, Types of', under "manual dry" amend
by adding a sentence to the end of "manual dry" to read as follows:
The system must be supervised as specified in section 905.2.
Section 903.2; amended to delete the exception.
Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all self-service storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior
corridors, with a one-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between
every storage compartment.
Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and
903.2.10.6 as follows:
Amend the title of Section 903.2.10 to read "Windowless stories in all
occupancies except R-3 and U".
903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than
penthouses in compliance with section 1509 of the International Building Code,
that is located 35 feet (10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with section 406.3 of
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the International Building Code.
903.2.10.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear
height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see chapter 23 to determine if those
provisions apply.
903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and
spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing
system.
903.2.10.6 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic Sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all buildings with a building area over 6,000 sq.ft. For the
purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exceptions:
l. Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3 of
the International Building Code.
2. Type A-5.
Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic
sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms
or areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in
accordance with section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of
combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely 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, when approved by the 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 two hours.
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 standards;
however, every fire protection system shall be designed with a ten psi
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safety factor.
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.
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.
Section 903.6.2; add to read as follows:
903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray
rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in
accordance with section 1504.
Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance
with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised
with a minimum of ten psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a
high/low alarm.
Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions #1 and #2.
Add Section 905.3.8; and add exception to read as follows:
905.3.8 Building Area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per
story, Class I automatic wet ar manual wet standpipes shall be provided where
any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 mm) of
travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department
vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic dry standpipes are allowed
as provided for in NFPA 14.
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Section 905.4, item #5; amend to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided
with a two-way hose connection located either on the roof or at the
highest landing of stairways with stair access to the roof. An
additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most
hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes.
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.
Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving 20 or
more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm
systems serving more than 40 smoke detectors or more than 100 total alarm
activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building
remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as
adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel
or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 18 months
of permit application.
Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group A
occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E
occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm
system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system 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 feet open space, all
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buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one
building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm
systems.
Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #l.l to read as follows:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant
load of less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
1.1. Residential in-home day care with not more than 12 children may
use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms.
(For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see
section 907.2.6.)
Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system
and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with
section 907.2.12.2
Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
section 303.1 of the International Building Code, when used for
open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to
accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants
and similarly enclosed areas.
Add Section 907.2.24 and add exceptions to read as follows:
907.2Z4 Mechanical System Smoke Detectors. All commercial air conditioning
and heating units shall have an automatic smoke detector installed in the supply
air side of all mechanical units installed in a building or space to be utilized for
any type of commercial use or occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. An additional detection would not be required if the unit is factory
manufactured with a smoke detector in return air side.
2. Dedicated exhaust systems.
Add Section 907.2.24.1 to read as follows:
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907.2.24.1 Installation. Smoke detectors requires by this section shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72. The required smoke detectors shall be installed to monitor
the entire airflow conveyed by the system including supply air, return air and/or relief air.
Access shall be provided to smoke detectors for inspection and maintenance.
Add Section 907.2.24.2 to read as follows:
907.2.24.2 Controls operation. Upon activation, the smoke detectors shall shut down
and all operational capabilities of the air distribution system in accordance with the
listing and labeling of appliances used in the system. Air distribution systems that are
part of a smoke control system shall switch to the smoke control mode upon activation of
a detector.
Add Section 907.2.24.3 and the exceptions to read as follows:
907.2.24.3 Supervision. The duct smoke detectors shall be connected to a fir alarm
system. The actuation of a duct smoke detector shall activate a visible and audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location.
Exceptions:
l. The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not requires where
the duct smoke detector activates the building's alarm —indicating appliances.
2. In occupancies not requires to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation
of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an
approved location. Duct smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a
visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air
duct detector trouble.
Section 907.4; add a second paragaph to read as follows:
Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type.
Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1 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
initiating circuit conductors shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet
separation between supply and return circuit conductors. IDC Class "A" Style
D; SLC Class "A" Style 6; NAC Class "B" Style Y. The IDC from an
addressable device used to monitor the status of a suppression system may be
wired Class B, Style B provided the distance from the addressable device is
within 10-feet of the suppression system device.
Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows:
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907.9Z High-rise buildings. In buildings that have any floor located more than
55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access that
are occupied for human occupancy, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for
all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or
suppression systems.
Add Section 909.1 to read as follows:
909.1 Scope and Purpose. This section applies to mechanical or passive smoke
control systems when they are required for new buildings or portions thereof by
provisions of the 2006 International Building Code or this Code. The purpose of
this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and
acceptance testing of smoke control systems that are intended to provide a tenable
environment for the evacuation or relocation of occupants. These provisions are
not intended for the preservation of contents, the timely restoration of operations,
or for assistance in fire suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke control systems
regulated by this section serve a different purpose than the smoke- and heat-
venting provisions found in Section 910. Mechanical smoke control systems shall
not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the 2006 International
Mechanical Code.
Add Section 909.1.1 to read as follows:
909.1.1 Supersession of 2006 International Building Code. This code adoption
formally supersedes the amendment to Section 404.1 of the 2006 edition of the
International Building Code and restores the original definition of an "Atrium" to
read as follows:
ATRIUM. Means an opening connecting two or more stories other than enclosed
stairways, elevators, hoistways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning
and/or other equipment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a"mall."
"Stories," as used in this definition, does not include balconies within assembly
groups or mezzanines that comply with Section 505 of the 2006 International
Building Code.
This hereby requires mandatory compliance with Section 404 of the 2006 edition
of the International Building Code.
Section 910.1; Amend exception 2 to read as follows:
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4. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-
response (ESFR) sprinklers, only manual smoke and heat vents
shall be required within these areas
Section 910.2; Add subsection 910.2.4 and exceptions to read as follows:
910Z.4 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 m in single floor area.
Exceptions:
1. 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.
3. Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
Table 910.3; Change the title of the first row of the table from "Group F-1 and S-
1" to include "Group H" and to read as follows:
Group H, F-1 and S-1
Section 910.3.2.2; Add second paragraph to read as follows:
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall
operate at a temperature rating at least 100 degrees (F) (approximately 38
degrees Celsius) greater than the temperature rating of the sprinklers
installed.
Section 913.1 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.
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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.
Add Section 1007.2.2 to read as follows:
Where elevators are provided in buildings at least one elevator shall be provided
for fire department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of
such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610 mm by
1930 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be
identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (star of
life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed
inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame.
Exceptions must be approved by the Fire Marshal's office.
Section 1008.1.3.4; change to add criteria #7 as follows:
7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided, approved
smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access and egress
sides of doors and in a location approved by the authority having
jurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall
automatically unlock the door.
Section 1017.1; change to add an exception #5 to read as follows:
5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings need not
be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces of a single
tenant when the space is equipped with an approved automatic fire
alarm system with corridor smoke detection. The actuation of any
detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the
corridor. The smoke-detection system shall be connected to the
building's fire alarm system where such a system is provided.
Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows:
1019.1.8 Smoke proof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with section
403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where any floor
surface is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access or mare than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the level of exit
discharge serving such floor levels shall be a smoke proof enclosure or
pressurized stairway in accordance with section 909.20 of the International
Building Code.
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Section 1020.1.7; change to read as follows:
1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section
403 or 405 of the IBC, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where any
floor surface is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of
fire {remainder of section unchanged}.
Section 1028.2; change to read as follows:
1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be
continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use
in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means of egress
shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.
Section 1504.4; change to read as follows:
1504.4 Fire Protection. New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system [remainder of
section unchanged}.
Section 2204.1; change to read as follows:
2204.1 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 2204.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item #1 or #2 above is not present, such
operations shall be considered as an unattended self-service facility and shall also
comply with Section 2204.3.
Section 2302; change to add a second paragraph to the definition of "High-Piled
Combustible Storage" to read as follows:
Any building exceeding 6,000 sq. ft. that has a clear height in excess of 12
feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be
considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions
of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire
protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the
m�imum pile height.
Table 2306.2; replace text of "footnote j" to read as follows:
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j. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-
response (ESFR) sprinklers, only manual smoke and heat vents
shall be required within these areas.
Add Section 2703.3.1.4.1 as follows:
Section 2703.3.1.4.1 Cost Recovery.
The city is authorized to clean up, abate or mitigate the effects of any hazardous
material deposited upon or into any property or facilities within the limits of the
city. Any person causing deposit or failing to provide cleanup, abatement or
proper mitigation of such deposits shall be liable for the payment of all costs
incurred by the city as a result of such cleanup, abatement or mitigation activity.
The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies
provided by law. For the purposes of this section, costs incurred by the city shall
include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following: actual labor costs of
city personnel, including, without limitation, workers' compensation benefits,
fringe benefits, administrative overhead; costs of equipment operation; costs of
materials obtained directly by the city; and cost of any contract labor and
materials.
Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling,
assembling, transporting, receiving, keeping, offering and use of fireworks are
prohibited.
Exception: Only when approved for public fireworks displays, storage and
handling of fireworks as provided in section 3304 and 3308 and chapter
46, article IV of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 3302; change the definition of "fireworks" to read as follows:
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 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth
herein.
Section 3308.1; change to read as follows:
3308.1 General. The display of fireworks is prohibited, except as allowed by
chapter 46, article IV, section 46-117 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 3403.6; add a second sentence to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
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underground tank and piping systems.
Section 3404.2.11.5; add a second sentence to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
Section 3404.2.11.5.2; change to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.2 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 3404.2.11.5.3.
Add Section 3404.2.11.5.3 to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.3 Dry sumps. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum six inches in
diameter shall be installed in the backfill material of each undergound 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 sump at
the corners of the excavation with a minimum of four sumps. Sampling tubes
shall be placed in the product line excavation within ten feet of the tank
excavation and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the
dispensers, a minimum of two are required.
Delete Section 3406.5.4.5 and replace with the following:
3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing.
Dispensing of Class II and III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel
tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial, industrial, governmental or
manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided such
dispensing operations are conducted in accordance with sections 3406.5.4.5.1
through 3406.5.4.5.3.
3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements.
l. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct
mobile fueling.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a
permit.
The site plan must indicate:
a. All buildings, structures, and appurtenances on site and
their use or function;
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b. All uses adjacent to the property lines of the site;
c. The locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent
waterways or wetlands;
d. Information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing,
impounding and how a spill will be retained upon the site
property; and,
e. The scale of the site plan.
3. The code official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times
and/or days during which mobile fueling operations are allowed to
take place and specific locations on a site where fueling is
permitted.
4. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not generally
accessible to the public.
5. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4.572 m) of
buildings, property lines, or combustible storage.
3406.5.4.5.2 Refueling operator requirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fueling operation shall provide to the
jurisdiction a written response plan which demonstrates readiness
to respond to a fuel spill, carry out appropriate mitigation
measures, and to indicate its process to properly dispose of
contaminated materials when circumstances require.
2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 385
and local, state and federal requirements. The tank vehicle's
specific functions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor
vehicle fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be
maintained in good repair.
3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m)
of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently
posted on three sides of the vehicle including the back and both
sides.
4. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC shall be
provided on the vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location.
5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and
listed type.
6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than
100 feet (30.48m) in length.
7. Absorbent materials, non-water absorbent pads, a ten foot (3.048
m) long containment boom, an approved container with lid, and a
non-metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum five-
gallon fuel spill.
8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a
count-back switch, limiting the amount of a single fueling
operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1893 L) between
resettings of the limit switch.
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Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut-off device
capability where the operator constantly carries the shut-off device
which, when activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from the
tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in
the appropriate mitigating actions in the event of a fire, leak, or
spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing
company and shall be made available to the code official upon
request.
10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling operations shall
have in their possession at all times an emergency communications
device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an
emergency.
3406.5.4.5.3 Operational requirements.
1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended
and operated only by designated personnel who are trained to
handle and dispense motor fuels.
2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions shall be
taken to assure ignition sources are not present.
3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during
dispensing operations.
4. Nighttime fueling operations shall only take place in adequately
lighted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being
fueled so as to preclude traffic from driving over the delivery hose
and between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle being fueled.
6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock
blocks shall be in place and warning lights shall be in operation.
7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel
or in an approved compartment prior to moving the tank vehicle.
9. The code official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified
when a reportable spill or unauthorized discharge occurs.
Add Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows:
3803.2.1.8 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.
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Section 3804.2; add an exception #2 and #3 to read as follows:
3804.2 Maximum capacity within estabGshed 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) (see
section 3 of the Sample Ordinance for Adoption of the International Fire Code on
page v).
Exceptions:
1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be
determined by the fire code official, after consideration of
special features such as topographical conditions, nature of
occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed
containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and
capabilities of the local fire department.
2. Except as permitted in 308.3, 3804.3.2 and exception #3
below, LP-gas containers greater than 25 gallons are not
permitted in residential areas.
3. LP-gas containers greater than 60 gallons are not permitted
in MH Districts (mobile and manufactured housing), as
defined by zoning codes.
Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows:
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural gas
service is not available, LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa
and pool heaters or other listed devices. Such containers shall be located
underground only and may not exceed 250-gallon water capacity. See Table
3804.3 for location of containers.
Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, is amended as follows:
D 103.1 Access Roads with a Hydrant and Figure D 103.1 Dead-end Fire
Apparatus Access Road Turnaround. Each reference to "26 feet" or "26' are
changed to be "24 feet" or "24' respectively. The reference to "(7925 mm)" is
changed to be "(7315 mm)".
Table D103.4 Requirements for Dead-end Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Each
reference to 20 feet contained in the width column is changed to 24 feet.
D103.5 Fire Apparatus Access Road Gates. #1 is amended to read: "1. The
minimum gate width shall be 24 feet (7315 mm)."
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Appendices A and C: delete in their entirety
Sec. 46-43. Resolution in event of conflicting provisions.
To the extent there is any conflict between the International Fire Code and
the City of Wylie Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Manual, as amended, the
provisions in the Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Manual shall control.
(Ord. No. 2004-22, 4, 6-8-2004)
Sec.46-44. Penalty.
Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this article shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject
to a fine not to exceed the sum of $2,000.00. Each continuing day's violation
under this article shall constitute a separate offense. The penal provisions imposed
under this article shall not preclude the city from filing suit to enjoin the violation.
The city retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state
and federal law.
(Ord. No. 2004-22, 10, 6-8-2004)
Secs.46-45--46-60. Reserved."
SECTION 5: Savin�s/Renealin Clause. 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 6: Penalty Provision. Any person, firm, corporation or business entity
violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00). Each continuing day's violation under this Ordinance shall constitute a separate
offense. 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 7: Severabilitv. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. Wylie hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
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SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and
publication as required by the City Charter and by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas on
this the 26`" day of January 2010.
Eric Hogue, M y
ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY �F
RECORDED:
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Date of publication in The Wvlie News February 3 2010
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Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Chad Engbrock,
publisher of The Wylie News, a newspaper regularly published in Collin County, Texas and
having general circulation in Collin County, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, deposed and
says that the foregoing attached:
City of Wylie Ordinance No. 2009-37
was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to-wit:
February 3, 2010
Chad Engbrock, Publisher
Subscribed and sworn before me on this, the _1�day of 2010
to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
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February 3 4, 2010
ORDINANCE
NO. 2009-37
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS,
REPEALING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 2004-
22; ADOPTING
THE 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNA-
TIONAL FIRE
CODE, SAVE AND
EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
SET FORTH HERE-
IN; AMENDING
CHAPTER 46,
ARTICLE III (FIRE
CODE) OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABILI-
TY CLAUSES; PRO-
VIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF
THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
Eric Hogue, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carole Ehrlich,
City Secretary
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