Ordinance 2013-10ORDINANCE NO. 2013-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -35;
ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, SAVE AND
EXCEPT THE DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH
HEREIN; AMENDING ARTICLE V (MECHANICAL CODE) OF
CHAPTER 22 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF
PART II OF THE WYLIE CODE OF ORDINANCE; 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. 2012 -35; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to amend Article V (Mechanical Code) of Chapter 22 (Buildings
and Building Regulations) of Part II of the Wylie Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Wylie to adopt the 2012 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code for commercial buildings, save and except the deletions and
amendments set forth below (the "2012 International Mechanical Code ").
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SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2012 -35 Repealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2012 -35 is
repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance. The effective date of the repeal discussed
in this Section shall not occur until the effective date of this Ordinance at which time Ordinance
No. 2012 -35 shall be repealed. Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution and /or
lawsuit or prevent any prosecution and /or lawsuit from being commenced for any violation of
Ordinance No. 2012 -35 occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2012 International Mechanical Code. The 2012
International Mechanical Code, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., save and
except the amendments set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes ( "2012 International Mechanical Code "), is hereby adopted, prescribing regulations
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applicable to all commercial and existing premises and constitutes minimum requirements and
standards for construction applications. The 2012 International Mechanical Code is made a part
of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the 2012 International Mechanical
Code is on file in the office of the City Secretary of Wylie being marked and designated as the
2012 International Mechanical Code.
SECTION 4: Amendment to Article V (Mechanical Code o� f Chapter 22 (Buildings and
Building Regulations) of Part 1I of the Wylie Code of Ordinances. Article V (Mechanical Code)
of Chapter 22 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of Part II of the Wylie Code of Ordinances,
is hereby amended to reflect the adoption of the 2012 International Mechanical Code, including
any amendments set forth in Exhibit "A ".
SECTION 5: Savings/Repealing 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. A reference in any ordinance to an earlier or different version of a building code is
hereby amended to refer to the 2012 International Mechanical Code as it is adopted herein or
may be subsequently amended.
SECTION 6: Penalty Provision. Any person, firm, corporation or 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 FIVE HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS
($500.00), unless the violation relates to fire safety, zoning or public health and sanitation,
including dumping and refuse, in which the fine shall not 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: Severability. 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.
SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its
adoption and publication as required by the City Charter and by law.
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, on this 26th day of February 2013.
ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY
RECORDED:
r
Carole Ehrlich, i y ecretary
Date(s) of Publication: March 6, 2013, in the Wylie News
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EXHIBIT "A"
Amendments to the 2012 International Mechanical Code
The following sections, paragraphs and sentences of the 2012 International Mechanical Code are
hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 1 Administration
Section 102.8, Referenced codes and standards; amend to read as follows:
The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes,
when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code 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 [CC Electrical Code
shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
Chapter 3 General Regulations
Section 304.3 Elevation of Ignition Source
Delete: Exception
Section 304.7, Private Garages; this section is deleted.
Section 304.10; amend to read as follows:
304.10 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on
a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches
(76 mm) or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade.
Section 306.3; amend to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided with an
opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The
passageway shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more
than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to
the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 22 inches
(559 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm)
wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are
not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. Walkway to the appliance(s) shall be a
minimum of 3/" floor rated material to match IRC amendment in 1305.13. As a minimum, access to the
attic space shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a 300 lb. (136 kg) capacity
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu items 1, 2, or 3 with prior approval of the code official due
to structural conditions.
Section 306.5, Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures; amend to read as
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follows:
Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at an
aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved
means of access. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 12 feet
(3038 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level
service space. Such access shall not require climbing over obstructions greater than 30 inches (762 mm)
high or walking on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent
slope) .... {remainder of section unchanged}
Add Sections 306.6.1, and 306.6.2; Water heaters above ground or floor as follows:
When the mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight 8 feet (2438 mm)
above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to
the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being
accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than 10 feet
(3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder.
306.6.2 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle
outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in
accordance with Section 306.3.1.
Section 307.2.1, Condensate disposal; amend to read as follows:
Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an
approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge in a publicly exposed area such as a street,
alley, sidewalk, rooftop or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
Section 307.2.2; amend to read as follows:
307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast
iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross - linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC, or
PVC. Schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing may be installed where piping is exposed to ultra violet light. All
components shall be selected for the pressure, temperature, and exposure rating of the installation.
Condensate waste and drain line size shall be not less than % inch (19 mm) internal diameter and shall
not decrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain
pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall
be sized in accordance with an approved method. All horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed
in uniform alignment at a uniform slope.
Section 307.2.3, Auxiliary and secondary drain systems; amend item #2 to read as follows:
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the equipment. Such
overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a
stoppage of the drain. The overflow drain line shall connect the drain pan at a higher level then the
primary drain connection. However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping
over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
Chapter 4 Ventilation
Section 403.2, Outdoor air required; amend by adding exception #2 to read as follows:
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Exceptions:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. Where the design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system is
designed in accordance with ASHRAE 62, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be
permitted to be as specified in such engineered system design.
Section 403.2.1, Recirculation of air; amend by adding item 5 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. {existing exception unchanged}
3. {existing exception unchanged}
4. {existing exception unchanged}
5. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination
thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device
designed to remove odors from the air.
Section 504.6, Domestic Clothes Dryer Ducts; amend by adding a sentence at the end of the
paragraph to read as follows:
Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall conform to the requirements of Sections 504.6.1 through
504.6.7. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF COLLIN
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
Ordinances 2013 -K 2o13-�i, 2o13-t012o13•Il, Zo13 -t21
was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to -wit: Zp 13 . t3 , 2013 -1S
March 6, 2013
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ORDIN ANCE
N0.2013-08
AN ORDINANC
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCE
NO. 2012 -30;
ADOPTING THE
2012 EDITION OF
THE INTERNA-
TIONAL BUILD-
ING . CODE FOR
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, SAVE
AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
SET FORTH
HEREIN; AMEND-
ING ARTICLE III
(BUILDING CODE)
OF CHAPTER 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART II OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING , FOR
A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICA-
TION OFTHE CAP -
MN HEREOF.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2013-"
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCE
NO. 2012 -34,
ADOPTING THE
2012 EDITION
OF THE INTER-
NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE FOR
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, SAVE
AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
SET FORTH HERE-
IN; AMENDING
ARTICLE XXII
(INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE)
OF CHAPTER 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART H OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICA-
TION OF THE CAP-
TION HEM.
ORDINANO
NO. 2013-10
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS,
REPEALING OR-
DINANCE NO.
2012 -35; ADOPT
ING THE 2012
EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL
CODE FOR COM-
MERCIAL BUILD-
INGS, SAVE AND
EXCEPT THE DE-
LETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
SET FORTH HERE -
IN; AMENDING
ARTICLE V (ME-
CHANICAL CODE)
OF CHAPTER 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART II OF THE
WYLIE CODE
OF ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR
THB PUBLICA-
TiON OF THE CAP -
TIM HEREOF.
ORMANCE
NO. 2013-11
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, REPEAL-
ING ORDINANCE
NO. 2012 -36;
ADOPTING THE
2012 EDITION OF
THE INTERNA-
TIONAL PLUMB-
ING CODE FOR
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, SAVE
AND EXCEPT
THE DELETIONS
AND AMEND-
MENTS . SET
FORTH HEREIN;
AMENDING ARTI-
CLE IV (PLUMB-
ING CODE) OF
CHAPTER 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART H OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; 'PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DIN NCE; AND
PROVIDING
THE P CA-
TIO CAP -
TI�SN HEREOF.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 2013-12
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS,
REPEALING OR-
DINANCE NO.
2012 -38; ADOPT-
ING THE 2012
EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL
CODE FOR RESI-
DENTIAL BUILD-
INGS, SAVE AND
EXCEPT THE DE-
LETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
SET FORTH
HEREIN; AMEND-
ING ARTICLE
XIX (INTERNA-
TIONAL RESI-
DENTIAL CODE)
OF CHAPTER 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART II OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY FOR
THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICA-
TION OF THE CAP-
TION HEREOF.
OANCE
NO X13`13
AN ORDINANCE
OF : THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, :REPEAL -
ING ORDINANCE
NO. 2012 -40;
ADOPTING_ THE
20i f EDITION OF
THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE
FOR
CL4LL J-
DENTIAL BUILD-
INGS, SAVE
AND EXCEPT
THE- . DELETIONS.
AND AmEND-
MENTS SET
NTH HEREIN;
AMENDING AR-
TICLE VII (ELEC-
TRICAL CODE)
OF CI3A . R 22
(BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING , REG-
ULATIONS) OF
PART II OF THE
WYLIE CODE OF
ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY FOR
TAE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDI
NANCE, PROVID-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL_
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS OR-
DINANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICA-
TION 4FT'HE CAS'•.
TION . HERF.
OEANCE
N0.1013.15
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS,
AMENDING EX-
HIBIT "A OF OR-
DINANCE NO.
2010 -20 (CON-
SOLIDATED FEE
ORDINANCE)
AND SECTION
lI (GARBAGE,
TRASH, AND
BRUSH FEES)
OF APPENDIX
C (WYLIE COM-
PREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE) OF
THE WYLIE CODE
OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY, Fo
THE VIOLATION
Oiiii-
ING FOR REPEAL-
ING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABIL_
ITY CLAUSES;
PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE
AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLI-
CATION OF THE
CAPTION HERE,
OF.
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