Ordinance 2008-17 ORDINANCE NO. 2008-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-63; ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE FOR COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN; 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 ("W.~") to repeal Wylie Ordinance No. 2005-63; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Wylie to adopt the 2006 Edition of the
International Building Code far commercial buildings, 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 L• Findin sg Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into
the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2005-63 Repealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2005-63 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repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance.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No. 2005-63 shall be repealed.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. 2005-63 occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2006 International Buildin Code. The International
Building 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, is
hereby adopted as the Building Code for Wylie, prescribing regulations applicable to all
commercial or nonresidential structures and constitutes minimum requirements and standards for
commercial construction applications (the "2006 International Building Code"). The 2006
International Building Code is made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. One (1)
copy of the 2006 International Building Code is on file in the office of the City Secretary of
Wylie being marked and designated as the 2006 International Building Code.
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~m-~ SECTION 4: Savin sg /Repealin~i 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 2006 International Building Code as it is adopted herein or may
be subsequently amended.
SECTION 5: Penaltv 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 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 6: 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 7: 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 25t" day of March, 2008.
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~ Exhibit "A"
Amendments to the 2006 International Building Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Building Code are hereby amended as
follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type is text inserted. r:.,oa ..,..o ao~o«oa «e.,« a.,.,.,
I-~~ A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2003 edition of
the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2006 code.
**Section ]01.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in
this code, when specificallv adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extend of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adovted 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.
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.)
**Section ]05.2; Permits- Delete Exceptions 1, 2&6 and renumber accordingly
~ (Reason: Permitting required for new fences, accessory buildings and
flatwork.)
**Section I05.3; Permits- Add Application for perirtit 8 and renumber accordingly
8. Be a re~istered contractor
Exception: Homeowners may obtain permits to do work at their residences without bein~
repistered contractor.
(Reason : ldentifies responsible party for permit issued.)
**Section 109.3.5; delete.
(Reason: Lath or gypsum board inspections are not normally performed in this area.)
**Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows:
H1GH-RISE BUILDING. A buildina havin~ anv floor used for human occupancv located more than 55 feet (16
.w.. 764 mml above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
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(Reason: To define high-rise, as it influences sprinkler requirement thresholds based on the fire fighting capabilities
of a jurisdiction.)
***Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
(Reason: Consistent with regional practice dating back to the legacy codes.)
**Section 403.1; change to read as follows:
403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings with an occupied floor located more
than ~-5 55 feet (~--8F9 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(Reason: To correct and clar~ definition of high-rise.)
--rr° **Section 403.1, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings ~gs with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
303.1
(Reason: To clar~ enclosed portions of skyboxes and restaurants shall still be considered as high-rise
construction.)
**Section 403.2, exception #2; delete.
(Reason: To provide adequate fzre protection to enclosed areas.)
**Section 404.1.1; change definition of "Atrium" as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting ~we three or more stories ...{Balance remains unchangedj
(Reason: Code is too restrictive. Section 1020 permits unenclosed two story stairways under certain circumstances.)
**Section 406.1.4; add item #4 to read as follows:
4. A separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U caroort provided that the carport is non-
combustible and entirel~pen on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048
mm
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(Reason: Reflects regional practice.)
***Section 406.2. 7 Change reference section as follows:
406.2.7 Mixed Separation. Parking garages shall be separated from other occupancies in accordance with Section
~3 508.
(Reason: Section 508 provides a more complete range of options for separation. Parking garages are sometimes an
incidental use and sometimes a separate occupancy.)
**Section 406.6.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
This occupancv shall include ~ges involved in servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube chan e~s,
inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such non-major repair.
When the repair garape is only involved in such minor repair, it need not complv with Section 406.6.2.
(Reason: To further clar~ types of service work allowed in a repair garage, as well as to correspond with
definition in the IFC.)
**Section 506.2.2; add a sentence to ~ead as follows:
In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10-foot wide
pathway from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided for hose lay measurement pathwa
~~requirements.)
(Reason: To define what is considered accessible. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 503.1.1.)
***Section 508.2.1, change to read as follows:
508.2.1 Occupancy Classification. An incidental use area shall be classified in accordance with the occupancy of
that portion of the building in which it is located_~° ~?:~'~;:::u?::5 ~:~~~~~°a a ~;~i^a
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Exception: Incidental use areas within and serving a dwellin~ unit are not required to comply with this
section.
(Reason: To be consistent with 2006 LB.C. reference sections.)
***Section 508.3.1 Exception #2: Change to read as follows:
Assembly areas that are accessory to Group E Occupancies are not considered separate occupancies except
when applying the assembly occupancy requirements of Chapters 10 and 11.
(Reason: The committee determ~ned that the exiting requirements for Group A occupancies should apply to
assembly occupancies in schools.)
*~Table 602; amend
footnote b by the addition of the following sentence:
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~ b. For special requirements for Group U occupancies see Section 406.1.2. Group R-3 and Group U
when used as accessorv to Group R-3 as applicable in 101 2 shall not be required to have a fire
resistance ratine where fire separation distance is 3 feet or more Group R-2 and Group U carport
as anplicable in 406.1.4, exception 4 shall be required to have a fire-resistance rating where fire
s~aration distance is 10 feet or less.
(Reason: Editorial; corresponds with regional amendment to 406.1.4).
**Section ~OS.11; change the exception to read as follows:
Exception: For other than hazardous exhaust ducts ~ penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings of .
. . {remainder of exception unchanged}.
(Reason: To distinguish that hazardous exhaust ducts are a special case to be treated d~erently.)
706.3.9; change to read as follows:
706.3.9 ~::b:~ Fire areas. The fire barrier or horizontal assembly, or both, separating a-s~~g~e
e~ occu ancies into different fire areas shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than that indicated in
Table 706.3.9 for a sinale occunancv and the most restrictive value indicated in Table 706 3 9 shall a~~lv to the
entire buildin or portion thereof for a mixed occupanc~
(Reason: To address and to clearly define the minimum value offire barriers separating mixed occupancies fire
areas.)
*'~Section 707.2; change exception number 7 as follows:
7. In other than Groups I-2 and I-3, a shaft enclosure is not required for a floor opening or an air transfer opening
that complies with the following:
7.1. Does not connect more than two stories.
7.2. Is not part of the required means of egress system, except as permitted in Section 1020.1.
7.3. Is not concealed within the building construction.
7.4.
~:Is separated from floor openings and air transfer openings serving other floors by construction conforming
to required shaft enclosures.
~ 7_5 Is limited to the same smoke compartment.
(Reason: To be consistent with regionally accepted practices.)
**Section 716.5.2; add exception #4 to read as fo[lows:
4. In the duct nenetration of the separation between the private sara~e and its residence when constructed in
accordance with Section 406 1 4 exception #2
(Reason: To exclude specific penetration from fire damper requirements.)
***Section 901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing; add section to read as follows:
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~ 901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/manaeers must utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to test
and certify standpipe svstems. In addition to the testin~ and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 applvin~
standpipe svstems, the followine additional requirements shall be a~plied to the testin~ that is required ever~
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1. The pipin~ between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested
for all FDC's on an~type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testine shall also be conducted in accordance with
NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of stand~ipe s sty ems•
2. For an manual dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water sup~lv capable of flowing water
throu~h the standpipe, the contractor shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumpine system (as
approved bv the fire code official) to each FDC and flow water throu~h the standpipe svstem to the roof
outlet to verifv that each inlet connection functions properly. There is no required pressure criteria at the
outlet. Verifv that check valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system
3. Anv pressure relief, reducin~, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA
25.
4. If the FDC is not alreadv vrovided with approved caps the contractor shall install such caps far all FDC's
Contact the Fire Marshal for additional information.
5. U~on successful completion of standpipe test the contractor shall place a blue tag
(as per "Texas
Administrative Code Title 28 Insurance Part I Texas Department of Insurance Chapter 34 State Fire
Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC & 34.720 Inspection Test and Maintenance Service
~ITM) Ta~") at the bottom of each stand~pe riser in the building An example of this tae 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
~g shall read "5 Year Stand~pe Test" at a minimum.
6. The contractor shall follow the procedures as required by "Texas Administrative Code Title 28 Insurance
Part L Texas Denartment of Insurance. Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal SubchaUter G Fire Sprinkler Rules
28 TAC" with reeard to Yellow Ta~s and Red Ta sg or any deficiencies noted durin~ the testin~ including
the reauired notification of the local Authorit Havin~ Jurisdiction (Fire Marshall
7. Additionallv, records of the testine shall be maintained by the owner and contractor as required bv the
State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe svstem tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted durine
freezing conditions ar during the da~prior to expected night time freezinp conditions
9. Contact the Fire Marshal for requests to remove existine fire hose from Class II and III standpipe svstems
where emplovees are not trained in the utilization of this fire fiehtin~e~pment All stand~ipe hose valves
must remain in place and be provided with an approved cap and chain when a~proval is ~iven to remove hose
bv the fire code official.
(Reason: Increases the reliability of the fire protection system and re-emphasizes the requirements of NFPA 25.)
**Section 901.7; change to read as follows:
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901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service ar 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 lef~ unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service.
(Reason: Gives Fire Chief more discretion. Requires adoption of definition amendment in Section 202.)
***Section 903.2; delete the e..zception.
(Reason: These areas pose a frre risk to the structural integrity of the building.)
**Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler svstem shall be installed throu~hout all self-service
storage facilities.
Exception: One-storv self-service stora~e facilities that have no interior corridors with a one-hour fire
barrier separation wall installed between every stora e compartment.
(Reason: Fire departments are unable to inspect these commercial occupancies and are unaware of the contents
being stored.)
Amend Section 903.2.10 to read as follows:
~F] 903.210 "'~°a^°~'°°° °*^r;^° All occupancies exceat groups R-3 and U. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.10.1 through 903.2.10.1.3.
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(Reason: Current title of windowless stories in all occupancies does not currently cover all the subsections listed
and referenced.
**Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.I0.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and 903.2.10.6 as follows:
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 nenthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the International Building
Code, ~~^R ~n ^r that is located ~ 35 feet (~H4 10 668mm) or more above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception:
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903.2.10A HiEh-Piled Combustible Stora~e. For anv buildins with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm)
see Chapter 23 to determine if those provisions a~plv.
903.2.10.5 Sarav Booths and Rooms. New and existing spraY booths and sprayin~ rooms shall be nrotected b~
a~proved automatic fire-extin uishin~system.
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~ 903.2.10.6 Buildin~s Over 6,000 sq.ft. An automatic sprinkler svstem shall be installed throu~hout all buildin~s
with a buildin~ area over 6,000 sq.ft. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exceations•
1. Open parking gara~es in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Buildin~de.
2. Group A-5 occupancies.
(Reason: Reflect local practices.)
**Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.11.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be
required in the following rooms or areas where such ...(bulk of section 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, 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 2 hours.
~ (Reason: Gives more discretion to code official. Protects locations where fire risks are poorly addressed.)
**Section 903.3. S; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water sunplv as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the su~ply requirements
of the resnective standards; however, ever~protection svstem shall be desi~ned with a 10 psi safety
factor.
(Reason: To define uniform safety factor.)
**Section 903.4; add a second paragraph afier the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe svstem water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tan to the sprinkler
svstem and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds All control valves
in the snrinkler and stand~ipe systems excent for fire department hose connection valves shall be
electricallv supervised to initiate a supervisory si~nal at the central station u on tamperin~
(Reason: To avoitl 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
a~pliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe ratin~ installed as close as practicable to the fire department
connection.
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(Reason: Fire departrrtent connections are not always located at the riser, this allows the fire department faster
access.)
**Add Section 903.6 to read as follows:
903.6 Spray booths and rooms. New and existin~ spray booths and sprav rooms shall be protected b~pproved
automatic fire-extin uishing system in accordance with Section 1504.
(Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 1504.)
**Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905Z Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14.
Manual drv standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psi~ and a maximum of 40 ps~ air
pressure with a hi~h/low alarm.
(Reason: To define manual dry stanc~pipe supervision requirements.)
*'~'~Add Section 905.3.8: Building Area.
905.3.8: Building Area. In buildines exceedin~ 10.000 square feet in area ner storv Class I automatic wet or
manual wet standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet
~-W (60960 mm) of travel, vertically and harizontallv, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic dr sv tand~pes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14.
(Reason: Allows for the rapid deployment of hoselines to the body of the fire.)
Section 905.4, item #S; change to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in l2 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each
standpipe shall be provided with a two-wav hose connection located either ...{remainder of paragraph
unchanged}
(Reason: Reduced the amount of pressure required to facilitate testing, and provides backup protection for fire
fighter safety.)
**Section 905.9; add a second paragraph afler the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and stand~ipe 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 svstems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be
electricall ~~supervised to initiate a supervisory si~nal at the central station upon tamperin~
(Reason: To avoid signifzcant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.)
**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
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v_ alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existine svstems need not complv unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated after
the effective date of this code as adopted exceeds 30% of the buildin~ When cumulative buildine
remodel or exnansion exceeds 50% of the building must com~lv within 18 months of permit a~plication
(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
**Section 90~2.1 change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alar?n 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 dischar~e. Portions of
Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the
Group E occupancy.
(Reason: Increases the requirement is changed to be consistent with Group B requirement.)
**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 svstem shall be installed in Groun E da~care_
occupancies. Unless senarated bv a minimum of 100' open space all buildinps whether portable buildin~s or the
ma~n bmldme, will be considered one buildin~ for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm
s st~ ems.
(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.)
**Seetion 907.2.3; change e.zception #1 and add exeeption #1.1 to read as follows:
l. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided
with an a~proved automatic sprinkler s,
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l.l. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children mav use interconnected sin~le
station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of
age, see Section 907.2.6.1
(Reason: Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility requirements.)
**Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having a floor used for human occupancy located mare than ~5 55 feet
Sg8 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.
(Reason: To correct definition of high-rise.)
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**Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not
~~lv 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 excepted from automatic
fire alarm system requirements.)
**Section 907.4; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action tYpe.
(Reason: Consistent with local requirements.)
Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm svstems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure of anv sinele initiating
device or sin~le open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such
devices. All initiatin~ circuit conductors shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between
supply and return circuit conductors. IDC - Class "A" Stvle D; SLC - Class "A" Style 6; NAC - Class "B" Stvle Y.
The IDC from an addressable device used to monitor the status of a su~pression system mav be wired Class B, Style
B provided the distance from the addressable device is within 10-feet of the suppression system device.
(Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers.)
'~*Section 907.8.2; change to read as follows:
907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have a floor located more than ~ 55 feet (~8H9 16 764 mm) above
the . . . {remainder of section unchanged}.
(Reason: Correct de~nition of high-rise.)
***Section 910.1; Amend exception 2 to read as follows:
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, onlv
manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas. °^a
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(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event.)
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***Section 910.2.4; Add Section 910.2.4 Group H, to read as follows:
910.2.4 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancv as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, anv of which are more than 15,000 square feet 1394 m2) in
sinele floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containin only noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildin~s in Group H used for storin~ Class 2, 3 and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers, Class 1 and
unclassified detonable ar~anic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-
reactive materials as required for a hi~h-hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containin~ onlv noncombustible materials.
(Reason: Maintain the current level ofprotection as outlined in the 2003 Code.)
***Table 910.3; Change the title of the first row of the table to read as follows:
~F] TABLE 910.3
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFT CURTAINS AND SMOKE AND HEAT VENTSa
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
OCCUPANCY DESIGNATED AREA VENT- DISTANCE TO
DRAFT SPACING OF
GROUP AND STORAGE FORMED BY AREATO- VENTS FROM
CURTAIN VENT
HEIGHT DRAFT FLOOR-AREA
COMMODITY DEPTH CENTERS WALL OR
CLASSIFICATION (feet) ~f~t~ CURTAINS RATIO~ (feet) DRAFT
(square feet) CURTAINSn
(feet)
Group F-1 H and _ ~'2 X Ha 50,000 1:100
but > 4 120 60
S-1
(Balance of table
remains
unchanged)
(Reason: Consistency with the amendment 910.2.4 to include Group H)
***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 ratin~ at least 100
de~rees (F) (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
(Reason: Specifies a temperature range at which smoke and heat vents should activate in sprinklered buildings to
ensure that the sprinkler system has an opportunity to activate and control the fire prior to vent operation. The
intent is to allow the sprinkler system to operate prior to allowing the smoke and heat vents to operate so as not to
pose a detriment to the operation of the sprinkler system. This follows recommendations indicated in NFPA 204,
Section F.3 with regards to Design Considerations of smoke and heat vents in sprinklered buildings. Full scale fire
testing results have shown that smoke and heat venting is potentially detrirrzental to the proper operation of the
sprinkler system when vents are open prior to sprinkler activation. This was a primary reason for removing smoke
and heat venting requirements with regards to ESFR sprinkler systems in Article 23 of the IFC for high piled
storage.)
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d~. ***Seetion 913; add section to read as fo[lows:
SECTION 913
FIRE PUMP ROOM
913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in a room desi~ned and constructed in accordance
with this section Section 913 of the International Fire Code and NFPA 20
When located on the ~round 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 heieht, reeardless of any interior doors
that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required bv Section 506.1 of the International Fire
Code.
Exception: When it is necessarv to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall, the
corridor leadin~ 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 kevs shall be
provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1 of the International Fire Code.
(Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requirement allows access
without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump room interior access door during a ftre event.
The exception recognizes that this will not always be a feasible design scenario for some buildings, and as such,
provides an acceptable alternative to protect the pathway to the fire pump room.)
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***Section 1004.1.1; Delete e~ception as follows:
1004.1.1 Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per
unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1. For areas without fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than
that number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor
assigned to the occupancy as set forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the
building official shall establist? a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use.
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(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
**Section 1017.1; add an exception #S 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 within the
corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor.
(Reason: To reduce redundant requirements in a single tenant situation. Consistent with regional amendment to
IFC 1017.1.)
**Section 1020.1.7; change to read as fo[lows:
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m@~ 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a
building that serves a storiesX where the floor surface is located more than ~ 55 feet (~9 16 764 mm) above the
lowest level of fire ...{remainder of section unchanged}.
(Reason: Correct dimension and clar~ only one floor need be above the threshold.)
**Section 1101.2; add an ~zception to read as follows:
Exception: Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans includin~y
variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this
Chapter•
(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State law.)
**Section 1109.2.I; change to read as follows:
1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet
room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male a~ or female water closets ~s are ~e~ provided.
In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets ...{remainder of section unchangedf .
(Reason: Amendment is necessary to coincide with amendments in IBC Chapter 29.)
**Section 1210.2, exception #2; change to read as follows:
2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closet, provided that
walls around urinals comnly with the minimum surrounding material specified bv Section 419 3 of the
International Plumbing Code.
(Reason: Recognize the minimurn wall material requirements of the IPC. Consistent with regional amendment to
IPC 419.3.)
**Table 1 SOS.l; replace footnotes b and c with the following:
b. All individual replacement shinples or shakes shall be in compliance with the ratin required by this
table.
c. Non-classified roof coverin~s shall be permitted on buildines of U occupancies having not more than
120 sq.ft. of projected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq ft of projected roof area buildin s~of
U_
occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof coverings.
(Reason: Conforms to local practice affording increased
fire protection.)
**Section 1505.7; delete.
(Reason: Conforms to local practice.)
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**Add Section 2308.2.3 to read as follows:
2308.2.3 Aqplication to engineered design When accepted bv the Buildine Official anv portion of this section is
permitted to applv to buildin~s that are otherwise outside the limitations of this section provided that~
1. The resultin design will com~lv with the requirements specified in Cha
tep r 16•
2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded• and
3. The portions of this section which will a~ely are identified by an en~ineer in the construction
documents.
(Reason: Allows engineer to reference Section 2308 for designs for wood structures like four story apartment
buildings; eliminates excessive engineering.)
**Section 29011; add a sentence to read as follows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the
International Plumbin~ Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters the Buildin~ Official shall
determine which provision a~plies.
(Reason: Gives building o~cial discretion.)
Section 2902.1; change to read as fo[lows and add sub sections:
~ 2902.1 Minimum number of ~xtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the
minimum number as follows:
1. Assemblv Occupancies: At least one drinkine fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an
~proved location.
Exceation: A drinkin~ fountain need not be provided in a drinkin~ or dining establishment
2. Grouvs A, B, F H 1 M and S OccuUancies~ Buildin~s or portions thereof where persons are
emploved shall be nrovided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in
Section 2902.2.
3. Group E Occupancies• Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902 1
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902 1
It is recommended, but not reauired that the minimum number of fixtures nrovided also comply with the
number shown in Table 2902.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually
by the ~~g code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification
shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3.
(Reason: To allow flexibility for designer to consider specific occupancy needs.)
**Section 2902.6; add an e.zception to read as fo[lows:
2902.6 Finish material. Finish materials shall com~lv with Section 1210
(Reason: Consistent with regional amendments made to IPC Section 403J.2.)
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***Section 3109.I ; add a section to read as follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable
sections of this code. Provisions of this section shall not be deemed to nullifv anv provisions of state law or
state code.
(Reason: to recognize "state reguirements )
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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
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Subscribed and sworn beFore me on this, the day of , 2008
to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
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AN ORDINANCE O~
THE CITY OF Wl'LI~,
TEXAS, REP~ALING
ORDINANCE `1~i0. 2005-
f 3; ADOPTING THE
200b EDITI4N O~' THE
INTERNATIONAL
BUII.,DING CODE FOR
COMMERCIAL BUILD= .
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MENTS SET FORTH
HEREIN; PRC?VIDING
FOR A PENALTY FOit
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THIS ORDiNANCE;
' PROVIDING FOR
RE~EALING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABILITY
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FOR AN EFFECTIV~
DATE OF THIS ORDI-
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John Mondy, Mayor
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Carole Ebrlich, City
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