Ordinance 2017-39ORDINANCE NO. 2017-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-38; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 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 ("Wylie") to repeal Wylie Ordinance No. 2012-38; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Wylie to adopt the 2015 Edition of the
International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings, 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: 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SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2012-38 Repealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2012-38 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repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance.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No. 2012-38 shall be repealed.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. 2012-38 occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code. The International
Residential 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 One and Two Family Building Code for Wylie, prescribing regulations
applicable to all residential and existing premises structures and constitutes minimum
requirements and standards for residential and existing premises construction applications (the
"2015 International Residential Code"). The 2015 International Residential Code is made a part
of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the 2015 International Residential
Code is on file in the office of the City Secretary of Wylie being marked and designated as the
2015 International Residential Code.
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SECTION 4: 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 2015 International Residential Code as it is adopted herein or may
be subsequently amended.
SECTION 5: 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 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 12th day of December, 2017.
ATTESTED AND CORRECTLY
RE ED:
Carole Ehrlich,'City Secretary
Eric Hogue,
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Date(s) of Publication: December 20, 2017, in the Wylie isitws,.
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Exhibit A
Recommended Amendments to the
2015 International Residential Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments Region
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2015 International Residential Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IRC.
In 2009, the State Legislature enacted SB 1410 prohibiting cities from enacting fire sprinkler
mandates in residential dwellings. However, jurisdictions with ordinances that required sprinklers for
residential dwellings prior to and enforced before January 1, 2009, may remain in place. Reference;
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
The energy provisions in Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code (IRC) mirror the requirements
of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). IRC Chapter 11 is deleted in its entirety.
Reference the 2015 IECC for energy code provisions and recommended amendments.
**Section R102.4; change to read as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and standards
referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. 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 made to NFPA 70
or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced
codes. Note: the former ICC Electrical Code is now Appendix K of the IBC, but no longer called by that
name. If adopting in that location, be sure to include language that includes structures under IRC and
IBC.)
**Section R104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas; delete this section.
(Reason: Flood hazard ordinances ma be administered b other de•artments within the cit .)
**Section R105.3.1.1& R106.1.4; delete these sections.
(Reason: Floodplain provisions are addressed locally.)
**Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.5); delete the section.
(Reason: Issuing CO's for residences is not a common practice in the area.)
**Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public
way on at least two sides.
(Reason: To distinguish Townhouses on separate lots.)
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**Section R302.1; add exception #6 to read as follows:
Exceptions: (previous exceptions unchanged)
6. Open non-combustible carport structures may be constructed when also approved within
adopted ordinances.
(Reason: Refers to other ordinances, such as zonin • ordinances.
**Section R302.3; add Exception #3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. (existing text unchanged)
2. (existing text unchanged)
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line
be separated as required for townhouses.
(Reason: Provide guidance for a common construction method in this area.
to !RC Section R202 Townhouse definition.
***Section R302.5.1; change to read as folio
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping
purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped
with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel
doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20 -minute fire -rated doors.
(Reason: Absence of data linking self-closing devices to increased safety. Self-closing devices often fail
to close the door entirel .)
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**Section R303.3, Exception; amend to read as follows:
Exception: {existing text unchanged} Exhaust air from the space shall be exhaust out to the
outdoors unless the space contains only a water closet, a lavatory, or water closet and a lavatory may
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be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove
odors from the air.
(Reason: Consistent with common local practice as recirculating fans are recognized as acceptable air
movement.)
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete subsections in their entirety.
(Reason: In 2009, the State Legislature enacted SB 1410 prohibiting cities from enacting fire sprinkler
mandates in residential dwellings. However, jurisdictions with ordinances that required sprinklers for
residential dwellings prior to and enforced before January 1, 2009, may remain in place.)
***Section R315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. Amend to read as follows:
Exception:
2. Installation, alteration or repairs of electrical powered.. (remaining text unchanged)
(Reason: Code intent is to protect against the products of combustion.)
**Section R322 Flood Resistant Construction. Deleted Section.
(Reason: Floodplain hazard ordinances may be administered by other departments within the city.)
***Section R326 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. Amended to read as follows:
R326.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the 2015 IRC
Appendix Q. Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
(Reason: New Pool and Spa code not under review. In lieu of adoption of new pool code, previous
edition of 2012 Appendix G is proposed for continued use but renamed 2015 Appendix Q.)
**Section R401.2, amended by adding a new paragraph following the existing paragraph to read as
follows.
Section R401.2. Requirements. {existing text unchanged} ...
Every foundation and/or footing, or any size addition to an existing post -tension foundation, regulated by
this code shall be designed and sealed by a Texas -registered engineer.
(Amendment to 2012 IRC carried forward to 2015 IRC.)
**Section R602.6.1; amend the following:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an
exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more
than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and
5 inches (127 mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not
less than eight 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 '/z inches (38 mm) at each side or
equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the top plate material. The metal tie must
extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening. See figure R602.6.1. {remainder unchanged}
(Amendment to 2012 IRC carried forward to 2015 IRC.)
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**Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure:
EXTERIOR OR BEARING WALL
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PIPE
(Amendment to 2012 IRC carried forward to 2015 IRC also provides additional assurance of maintaining
the inte rit of the framin • b s. readin. the nailin • pattern.)
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**Section R703.8.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
In stud framed exterior walls, all ties shall be anchored to studs as follows:
1. When studs are 16 in (407 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 24 in (737
mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in (381 mm) from the foundation; or
2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 16 in (483
mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation.
(Reason: (Amendment to 2012 IRC carried forward to 2015 IRC. Provide easy to install and inspect
dimensions to clarify how to anchor and to distinguish "studs" from other types of construction.)
**Section R902.1; Amend and add exception #3 to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904
and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed. (remainder unchanged)
Exceptions:
1. (text unchanged)
2. (text unchanged)
3. (text unchanged)
4. (text unchanged)
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5. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one-story detached accessory structures
used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does
not exceed (area defined by jurisdiction).
(Reason: to address accessory structures Group U exempt from permits per Section R105.2)
*** Chapter 11 IRE] – Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
N1101.1 Scope. This chapter regulates the energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings
regulated by this code.
N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by meeting the requirements of the residential
provisions of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.
(Reason: The text of the residential provisions of the 2015 IRC is extracted from the 2015 edition of the
International Energy Conservation Code—Residential Provisions and has been editorially revised to
conform to the scope and application of this code. The section numbers appearing in parenthesis after
each section number are the section numbers of the corresponding text in the International Energy
Conservation Code—Residential Provisions. This approach simply minimizes the number of
amendments to the IRC)
**Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph
unchanged} ... sides of the appliance where access is required. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger and large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the
building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 Ib (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance can be
serviced and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed...{remaining text unchanged}
(Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics and to allow for different types
of construction limitations. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC and IMC 306.3.)
**Section M1411.3; change to read as follows:
M1411.3 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from
the drain pan outlet to a sanitary sewer through a trap, by means of a direct or indirect drain.. Each
cooling coil condensate drain shall run separately to the point of disposal and may not be interconnected
to other condensate drains. {remaining text unchanged}
(Reason: Reflects regional practice and to reduce excessive runoff into storm drains.)
**Section M1411.3.1, Items 3 and 4; add text to read as follows:
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M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. (bulk of paragraph unchanged)
1. {text unchanged}
2. {text unchanged}
3. An auxiliary drain pan... (bulk of text unchanged)... with Item 1 of this section. A water level
detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official.
4. A water level detection device... (bulk of text unchanged)... overflow rim of such pan. A water
level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official.
(Reason: Reflects standard practice in this area.)
**Section M1411.3.1.1; add text to read as follows:
M1411.3.1.1 Water -level monitoring devices. On down -flow units ...(bulk of text unchanged)... installed
in the drain line. A water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building
official.
(Reason: Reflects standard practice in this area.)
**M1503.4 Makeup Air Required Amend and add exception as follows:
M1503.4 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet
per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the difference
between the exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute. Such makeup air systems shall be equipped
with a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the
exhaust system.
Exception: Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, power -vent, unvented,
or electric, the exhaust hood system shall be permitted to exhaust up to 600 cubic feet per minute
(0.28 m3/s) without providing makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess
of 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) shall be provided with a makeup air at a rate
approximately equal to the difference between the exhaust air rate and 600 cubic feet per minute.
(Reason: Exception requires makeup air equaling the amount above and beyond 400 cfm for larger fan
which will address concerns related to "fresh" air from the outdoors in hot humid climates creating a
burden on HVAC equipment and ne ative efficienc impacts from back-draftin. and wasted ener.y.
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**Section M2005.2; change to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a
storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure
so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to such enclosure may be from the
bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door, weather-stripped in accordance with the exterior door
air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an approved
self-closing device. Installation of direct -vent water heaters within an enclosure is not required
(Reason: Corresponds with the provisions of IFGC Section 303, exce.tion #5.)
**Section G2415.2.1 (404.2.1); add a second paragraph to read as follows:
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Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its operating gas pressure with an
approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording
shall be stamped into the tag:
"WARNING: 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure - Do Not Remove"
(Reason: To protect homeowners and plumbers.)
**Section G2415.2.2 (404.2.2); add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18 EDH).
(Reason: Pi.e less than 1/2" has a histo in this re ion of causin. whistlin
**Section G2415.12 (404.12); change to read as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum
depth of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade.
.)
(Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems.)
**Section G2417.1(406.1); change to read as follows:
G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be
inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation
practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests
prescribed in Sections 2417.1.1 through 2417.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this
code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the building official when the piping
system is ready for testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and
test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that
the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
(Reason: To utilize Ian ua a used in the IPC re ardin who is responsible for testis procedures.)
**Section G2417.4; change to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or
with a pressure -measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss
caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the
pressure tests are made.
(Reason: To require the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges. Spring gauges do not provide
accurate measurement below approximatel 17 psi •.)
**Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20 kPa
gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at
least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge.
For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of
three and one half inches (3 '/"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to
exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, diaphragm
gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 1"), a set hand, a
minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded piping,
and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48
kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure
shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure
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that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one
and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
Diaphragm gauges used for testing must display a current calibration and be in good working condition.
The appropriate test must be applied to the diaphragm gauge used for testing
(Reason: To provide for lesser pressures to coordinate with the use of more accurate dia hra m • au es.
**Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Building Official, but in no case for be not less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping
carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test
duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than
thirty (30) minutes.
(Reason: To cornpjy with accepted regional practices.
**Section G2420.1 (406.1); add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST)
piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for
the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp
out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12 -inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall
be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings,
and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be
disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
(Reason: To provide proper security to CSST valves. These standards were established in this region in
1999 when CSST was an emergingtechnology.)
**Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1); add text to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 (409.5.1) Located within the same room. The shutoff valve ...(bulk of paragraph
unchanged)... in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions. A secondary shutoff valve
must be installed within 3 feet (914 mm) of the firebox if appliance shutoff is located in the firebox.
(Reason: Reflects re ional .ractice and rovides an additional measure of safet .
**Section G2421.1 (410.1); add text and Exception to read as follows:
G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be ... (bulk of paragraph
unchanged)... approved for outdoor installation. Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements
for access to appliances as specified in Section M1305.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of
being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
(Reason: To require adequate access to regulators.)
**Section G2445.2 (621.2); add Exception to read as follows:
G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole
source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
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Exception: Existing approved unvented room heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in
accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Building Official
unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section
108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code.
(Reason: Gives code official discretion.)
**Section G2448.1.1 (624.1.1); change to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access
sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with this code.
(Reason: To clarify installation requirements. Also corresponds with amendments regarding water heater
access.)
***Section P2801.6.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2801.6.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in depth and
shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater.
The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm).
Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.4.
Multiple pan drains may terminate to a single discharge piping system when approved by the
administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with
those instructions.
*** Section P2804.6.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief
valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to
the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or
equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system
when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation
instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors.
[remainder unchanged]
(Reason: To ensure the T&P is ran to the exterior.)
**Section P2801.7; add Exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Electric Water Heater.
(Reason: To coordinate with Section 2408.2 of the IRC, which recognizes this exception.)
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**Section P2902.5.3; change to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be
protected against backflow by an atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a
double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed
downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer.
(Reason: To provide clarity.)
***Section P3009.9; change to read as follows:
P3003.9. Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that
conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D
2564, CSA 8137.3, CSA 8181.2 or CSA 8182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be
made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent cement joints shall
be permitted above or below ground.
(Reasonin : to keep the "process of joining PVC pi se)
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**Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following:
P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above the floor
and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the drainboard height and
then returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from
the vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye-branch
fitting and shall, in addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a
wye-branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then through the roof
to the open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above
the flood level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the
floor level and a minimum slope of one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be
maintained. The return bend used under the drain -board shall be a one (1) piece fitting or an assembly of
a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety (90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty-five (45) degree (0.79
radius) elbow in the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island
sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be
installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
(Reason: To clarify the installation of island venting and to provide a regional guideline on a standard
installation method for this re ion.)
***Appendix 0 Reserved. Amended to read as follows:
Appendix Q. Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
SECTION AQ101 GENERAL
AQ101.1 General.
The provisions of this appendix shall control the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwelling.
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AQ101.2 Pools in flood hazard areas.
Pools that are located in flood hazard areas established by Table R301.2(1), including above -ground pools, on -
ground pools and in -ground pools that involve placement of fill, shall comply with Section
AQ101.2.1 or AQ101.2.2.
Exception: Pools located in riverine flood hazard areas which are outside of designated floodways.
AQ101.2.1 Pools located in designated floodways.
Where pools are located in designated floodways, documentation shall be submitted to the building
official which demonstrates that the construction of the pool will not increase the design flood elevation at any
point within the jurisdiction.
AQ101.2.2 Pools located where floodways have not been designated.
Where pools are located where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated,
the applicant shall provide a floodway analysis that demonstrates that the proposed pool will not increase the
design flood elevation more than 1 foot (305 mm) at any point within the jurisdiction.
SECTION AQ102 DEFINITIONS
AQ102.1 General.
For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used shall be defined as follows and as set forth
in Chapter 2.
ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool."
BARRIER. A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof which completely surrounds the swimming
pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
HOT TUB. See "Swimming pool."
IN -GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool."
RESIDENTIAL. That which is situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-family dwelling, or a
one -family townhouse not more than three stories in height.
SPA, NONPORTABLE. See "Swimming pool."
SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls,
water -heating and water -circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water more
than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. This includes in -ground, above -ground and on -ground swimming pools,
hot tubs and spas.
SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR. A swimming pool which is totally contained within a structure and
surrounded on all four sides by the walls of the enclosing structure.
SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor pool.
SECTION AG103 SWIMMING POOLS
AQ103.1 In -ground pools.
In -ground pools shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-5.
AQ103.2 Above -ground and on -ground pools.
Above -ground and on -ground pools shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-4.
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AQ103.3 Pools in flood hazard areas.
In flood hazard areas established by Table R301.2(1), pools in coastal high -hazard areas shall be
designed and constructed in compliance with ASCE 24.
SECTION AQ104 SPAS AND HOT TUBS
AQ104.1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs.
Permanently installed spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in compliance with
ANSI/NSPI-3.
AQ104.2 Portable spas and hot tubs.
Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-6.
SECTION AQ105 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
AQ105.1 Application.
The provisions of this appendix shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools, spas
and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and
near -drownings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.
AQ105.2 Outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in -ground, above -ground or
on -ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1219mm) above grade measured on the side of the
barrier, which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and
the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier, which faces away
from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an above -ground
pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool
structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance
between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102mm).
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch -diameter (102mm) sphere.
3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain
indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143mm), the horizontal members shall be located on
the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75 inches
(44mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts
shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops
of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not
exceed 4 inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within
the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 -inch (57 mm) square unless the fence is
provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75
inches (44 mm).
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening
formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).
8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Section AQ105.2, Items 1 through 7, and shall be
equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the
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pool and shall be self-closing and have a self -latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates
shall have a self -latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self -latching device is located less
than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and openings shall
comply with the following:
8.1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76
mm) below the top of the gate, and
8.2. The gate and barrier shall have not opening greater than 0.5 inch (13 mm) within 18 inches
(457 mm) of the release mechanism.
9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves a part of the barrier one of the following conditions shall be met:
9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F1346; or
9.2. Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which
produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm
shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. The deactivation switch (es) shall be
located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door; or
9.3. Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self -latching devices, which are
approved by the governing body, shall be acceptable as long as the degree of protection afforded
is not less than the protection afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.
10. Where an above -ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of
the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then:
10.1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent
access, or
10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of
Section AQ105.2, Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed,
any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inchdiameter (102 mm) sphere.
AQ105.3 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall comply with Section
AQ105.2, Item 9.
AQ105.4 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures,
equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them.
A0105.5 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346, as
listed in Section AQ107, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix
SECTION AQ106 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS
A0106.1 General.
Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.
SECTION A0107 ABBREVIATIONS
A0107.1 General.
ANSI—American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
APSP—Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
NSPI—National Spa and Pool Institute
2111 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
ASCE—American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 98411-0700
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ASTM—ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
UL—Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
SECTION AO108 REFERENCED STANDARDS
AO108.1 General.
ANSI/NSP
ANSI/NSPI-
3-99
ANSI/NSPI-
4-99
ANSI/NSPI-
5-03
ANSI/NSPI-
6-99
ANSI/APSP
ANSI/APSP-
7-06
ASCE
Standard for Permanently Installed
Residential Spas
Standard for Above -ground/
On -ground Residential
Swimming Pools
Standard for Residential
In -ground Swimming Pools
Standard for Residential
Portable Spas
Standard for Suction Entrapment
Avoidance in Swimming Pools,
Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs
and Catch Basins
ASCE/SEI-24— Flood -resistant Design and
05 Construction
ASTM
ASTM F
1346-91
(2003)
UL
UL 2017-
2000
Performance Specification
for Safety Covers and Labeling
Requirements for All Covers
for Swimming Pools Spas and
Hot Tubs
Standard for General-purpose
Signaling Devices and
Systems—with revisions
through June 2004
AQ104.1
AQ 103.2
AQ103.1
AQ 104.2
AQ106.1
AQ 103.3
AQ105.2, AQ105.5
AQ 105.2
(Reason: New Pool and Spa code not under review. In lieu of adoption of new pool code, previous
edition of 2012 Appendix G is proposed for continued use but renamed 2015 Appendix Q.)
END
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publisher of C & S Media, dba The Wylie News, a newspaper regularly published in
Collin County, Texas and having general circulation in Collin County, Texas, and being
in compliance with Section 2051.044, Texas Government Code (a); (1), (2), (3) and (4),
who being by me duly sworn, deposed and says that the foregoing attached:
City of Wylie
Ordinances #2017-31, 2017-32, 2017-33, 2017-34, 2017-35, 2017-36, 2017-37, 2017-
38, 2017-39, 2017-40, 2017-41
was published in said newspaper on the following date(s), to -wit:
December 20, 2017.
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CITY OF WYLIE
l Ordinance
No. 2017-31
tAn Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
amending the Com-
prehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the City
of Wylie, as hereto-
fore amended, so as
to change the zon-
ing on the hereinaf-
ter described prop-
erty, Zoning Case
Number 2017-07,
From Planned Devel-
opment 2013 -37 -Sin-
gle Family District
(PD2013-37-Sf) and
Planned Development
2016-27 (PD2016-27-
SF) To Planned Devel-
opment 2017 -31 -Sin-
gle Family District
(PD2017-31-SF) to
include an additional
2 acres, adjust the al-
lowed total lot count,
and to allow a day care
use by specific use
permit; providing for
a penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for the re-
peal of all ordinances
in conflict; providing a
severability clause; and
providing for an effec-
tive date.
Ordinance
No. 2017-32
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2013-08; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Building
Code For Commercial
Buildings, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-33
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-31, save and
except the amendment
to ordinance 84-11,
and adopting the 2015
edition of the Interna-
tional Existing Build-
ing Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-34
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-32; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Energy
Conservation Code,
save and except, the
deletions and amend-
ments set forth herein;
providing For a pen-
alty for the violation of
this ordinance; provid-
ing for repealing, sav-
ings and severability
clauses; providing for
an effective date of this
ordinance; and provid-
ing for the publication
of the caption hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-35
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-34; adopt-
ing the 2015 edition of
the International Fuel
Gas Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-36
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-35; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Mechani-
cal Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-37
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-36; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Plumb-
ing Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-38
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-37; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Property
Maintenance Code,
save and except the
deletions and amend-
ments set forth herein;
providing for a penalty
for the violation of this
ordinance; providing
for repealing, sav-
ings and severability
clauses; providing for
an effective date of this
ordinance; and provid-
ing for the publication
of the caption hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-39
An Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-38; adopting
the 2015 edition of the
International Residen-
tial Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-40
An 'Ordinance of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-40; adopt-
ing the 2017 edition of
the National Electrical
Code, save and ex-
cept the deletions and
amendments set forth
herein; providing for a
penalty for the viola-
tion of this ordinance;
providing for repeal-
ing, savings and sev-
erability clauses; pro-
viding for an effective
date of this ordinance;
and providing for the
publication of the cap-
tion hereof.
Ordinance
No. 2017-41
An Ordinance of the
city council of the
City of Wylie, Texas,
repealing Ordinance
No. 2012-33 and any
amendments thereto;
adopting the 2015
edition of the Inter-
national Fire Code,
save and except the
deletions and addi-
tions set forth herein;
prescribing regulations
governing, among
other things, condi-
tions hazardous to life
and property from fire,
hazardous materials or
explosions; providing
a penalty clause, sav-
ings/repealing clause,
severability clause and
an effective date; and
providing for the pub-
lication of the caption
ereof.
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