Ordinance 2017-32ORDINANCE 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 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. 2013-08; 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 Building Code for 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 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SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2013-08 Repealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2013-08 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repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance.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No. 2013-08 shall be repealed.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. 2013-08 occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2015 International Building 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 residential and existing premises structures and constitutes
minimum requirements and standards for commercial or nonresidential residential and existing
premises construction applications (the "2015 International Building Code"). The 2015
International Building Code is made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. One (1)
copy of the 2015 International Building Code is on file in the office of the City Secretary of
Wylie being marked and designated as the 2015 International Building 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 Building 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 CO CTLY
RECORDED:
Carole Ehrlich,
ty Secretary
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Eric Hoguel4a'or
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Date(s) of Publication: December 20, 2017, in the Wylie News.
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Exhibit A
Recommended Amendments to the
2015 International Building Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments Region
**Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced
elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. 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 Electrical Code shall mean the
Electrical Code as adopted.
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced
codes. The former ICC Electrical Code is now A..endix K of this code but no Ion er called b that name.)
**Section 101.4.8; add the following:
101.4.8 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical
systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances thereto.
(Reason: This was dropped when ICC quit publishing the ICC Electrical Code, but the Electrical Code
still should be referenced re.ardless of how it is adopted.)
** Section 103 and 103.1 amend to insert the Department Name
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The City of Wylie Building Inspection Division is hereby created
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.
(Reason: Reminder to be sure ordinance reads the same as desi•nated by the city.)
**Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit; under sub -title entitled "Building" delete items 1, 2, 10
and 11.
(Reason: Items deleted are for one- and two-family dwellings regulated by the International Residential
Code. Accessory structures, fences and shade cloth structures would require a permit for commercial
properties to ensure compliance with local ordinance, egress, accessibility, flame spread of fabric,
wind/snow design load, etc.).
**Section 109; add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Re -inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted;
3. City approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector;
4. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when called;
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5. The job site is red -tagged twice for the same item;
6. The original red tag has been removed from the job site.
7. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection.
Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on that job site.
(Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and trips when
inspections are called for when not read .
**Section 109; add Section 109.8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been
commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit
may be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a
permit is subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee
required by this code or the city fee schedule as applicable. The payment of such investigation fee
shall not exempt the applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the
technical codes nor from penalty prescribed by law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the required inspection in
violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as established by the city fee schedule.
(Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and to remove incentive
to attempt to evade permits and code compliance. Text taken from former Uniform Administrative Code.)
**Section 110.3.5; Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection. Delete exception
(Reason: Lath or psum board inspections are .erformed in this area.)
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**Section 202; amend definition of Ambulatory Care Facility as follows:
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical,
psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to individuals who are rendered incapable
of self-preservation by the services provided. This group may include but not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
(Reason: To clarify the range of uses included in the definition. [Explanatory note related to Ambulatory
Care Facilities: This group of uses includes medical or dental offices where persons are put under for
dental surgery or other services. Section 903.2.2 will now require such uses to be sprinklered if on other
than the floor of exit discharge or if four or more persons are put under on the level of exit discharge.
Recommend (1.) jurisdictions document any pre-existing non -conforming conditions prior to issuing a new
C of 0 for a change of tenant and, (2.) On any medical or dental office specify on C of 0 the maximum
number of persons permitted to be put under general anesthesia.
It is recommended that before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a letter of intended use from the
business owner shall be included and a C of 0 documenting the maximum number of care recipients
inca•able of self -.reservation allowed.
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**Section 202; add definition of Assisting Living Facilities to read as follows.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who
because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which
provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation
without physical assistance from staff.
(Reason: The code references Assisted Living facilities and definition was deleted)
**Section 202; change definition of "Atrium" as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... {Balance remains unchanged}
(Reason: Accepted practice in the region based on legacy codes. Section 1019 permits unenclosed two
story stairways under certain circumstances.)
**Section 202; add definition of "Repair Garage" as follows:
REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles.
This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor
vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor
part replacement and other such minor repairs.
(Reason: The code references aliens with fire code)
***Section 202; amend definition of SPECIAL INSPECTOR to read as follows:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency who shall prove
to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in responsible charge and the Building Official as
having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
(Reason: The re•istered desi.n professional in responsible char.e should be included.)
Option B
**Section 202; amend definition to read as follows:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (16
764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(Reason: To define high-rise, as it influences sprinkler requirement thresholds based on the fire fighting
capabilities of a jurisdiction.)
**Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy_ Except when applying the
assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11.
(Reason: To clarify that egress and accessibility requirements are applicable for assembly areas, i.e.
cafeteria, auditoriums, etc.)
**Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
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Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
(Reason: Consistent with re ional practice datin. back to the le.ac codes.)
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**Section 307.1.1; add the following sentence to Exception 4:
4. Cleaning establishments... (Text unchanged) ...with Section 707 or 1 -hour horizontal assemblies
constructed in accordance with Section 711 or both. See also IFC Chapter 21, Dry Cleaning Plant
provisions.
(Reason: To call attention to detailed requirements in the Fire Code.)
**Section 403.1, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. The open air_portion of a building [remainder unchanged]
(Reason: To clarify enclosed portions are not exempt.)
**Section 403.3, Exception; delete item 2.
(Reason: To provide adequate fire protection to enclosed areas.)
***Section 403.3.2; change to read as follows:
[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than 120 feet (36.5 m) in
building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water mains
located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the
water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the
pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.}
(Reason: The 2009 edition of the IFC added this requirement based on a need for redundancy of the
water supply similar to the redundancy of the power supply to the fire pumps required for such tall
buildings, partially due to the fact that these buildings are rarely fully evacuated in a fire event. More
commonly, the alarm activates on the floor of the event, the floor above and the floor below. Back-up
power to the fire pump becomes critical for this reason. Certainly, the power is pointless if the water
supply is impaired for any reason, so a similar requirement is provided here for redundant water supplies.
The 2015 edition changes the requirement to only apply to very tall buildings over 420 ft. This
amendment modifies/lowers the requirement to 120 ft., based on this same height requirement for fire
service access elevators. Again, the language from the 2009 and 2012 editions of the code applied to
any high-rise building. This compromise at 120 ft. is based on the above technical justification of defend -
in -•lace scenarios in fire incidents in such tall structures.
**Section 404.5; delete Exception.
(Reason: Consistent with amended atrium definition.)
**Section 406.3.5.1 Carport separation; add sentence to read as follows:
A fire separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that the carport is
entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm).
(Reason: Simplifies the fire separation distance and eliminates the need to obtain opening information on
existing buildings when adding carports in existing apartment complexes. Consistent with legacy codes in
effect in region for years and no record of problems with car fires spreading to apartments as a result.)
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**Section 506.2.2; add sentence to read as follows:
506.3.2.1 Open Space Limits. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public
use and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. In order to be considered as accessible, if
not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10 -foot wide pathway meeting fire department
access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided.
(Reason: To define what is considered accessible. Consistent with re•ional amendment to 1FC 504.1.)
**Section 712.1.9, change item 4 to read as follows:
4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and H occupancies.
(Reason: To be consistent with amended definition of an atrium.)
**Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must maintain and test standpipe systems as
per NFPA 25 requirements. The following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is
required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be backflushed
when foreign material is present, and also hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on any type of
standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with NFPA 25
requirements for the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic water supply capable of
flowing water through the standpipe, the tester shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable
pumping system (as approved by the fire code official) to each FDC, and flow water through the
standpipe system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection functions properly. Confirm
that there are no open hose valves prior to introducing water into a dry standpipe. There is no
required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that check valves function properly and that there are
no closed control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall install such caps for all
FDC's as required by the fire code official.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, place a blue tag (as per Texas Administrative Code,
Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag) at the bottom of
each standpipe riser in the building. The tag shall be check -marked as "Fifth Year" for Type of ITM,
and the note on the back of the tag shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test" at a minimum.
6. The procedures required by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules with regard to Yellow
Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing, including the required
notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (fire code official) shall be followed.
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, if applicable,
as required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted
during freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from Class II and III standpipe
systems where employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting equipment. All
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standpipe hose valves must remain in place and be provided with an approved cap and chain when
approval is given to remove hose by the fire code official.
(Reason: Increases the reliability of the fire protection system and re-emphasizes the requirements of
NFPA 25 relative to standpipe systems, as well as ensuring that FDC connections are similarly
tested/maintained to ensure operation in an emer• enc incident.)
**Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with
Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the
applicable standard, or as approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: Such alternative systems do not provide the reliability of automatic sprinkler protection in
general. An applicant could pursue an Alternate Method request to help mitigate the reliability issues with
these alternative systems with the fire code official if so desired, or there may be circumstances in which
the fire code official is acceptable to allowing an alternate system in lieu of sprinklers, such as kitchen
hoods or paint booths. This also meets with local practices in the re • ion.)
**Section 903.2; add the following:
[F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall
be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. Automatic Sprinklers shall
not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoistways, other than
pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Signage shall be provided at the entry
doors to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY — NO STORAGE ALLOWED."
(Reason: Firefighter and public safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of the
International Building Code Section 3006.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and firefighter safety.
This amendment is contingent on the Building Code amendment eliminating the Exceptions to Section
3006.4, such that passive fire barriers for these areas are maintained. This also meets with local practices
in the re. ion.)
[F] **Section 903.2; delete the exception.
(Reason: The exception deletion is due to the fact that such telecom areas pose an undue fire risk to the
structural integrity of the building. This also meets with local practices in the region.)
**Section 903.2.9; add Section 903.2.9.3 to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all self-service storage facilities.
(Reason: Fire departments are unable to inspect these commercial occupancies and are unaware of the
contents being stored. Previous allowance to separate units by fire barriers is difficult to enforce
maintenance after openin .)
Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout buildings that have one or more stories, other than penthouses in compliance with Section
1510 of the International Building Code, located 35 feet 10 668 mm) or more above the lowest level
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of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions:
Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code,
having no other occupancies above the subject garage.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet
(4572 mm), see Chapter 32 of the IFC to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq.ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all buildings with a building area 6,000 sq.ft. or greater and in all existing buildings that are enlarged
to be 6,000 sq. ft. or greater. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate
buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building
Code.
(Reason: Provides jurisdictions options as to their desired level of sprinkler protection based on multiple
factors including firefighting philosophies/capabilities.)
**Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not
be required in the following rooms or areas where such ...(text unchanged)... because it is damp, of fire -
resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire
hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the
contents, 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 Tess than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, and machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where such
sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
5. {Delete.}
(Reason: Gives more direction to code official. Exception 4 deleted to provide protection where fire risks
are poorly addressed. Amendment 903.2 addresses Exception 5. above relative to the elimination of
sprinkler protection in these areas to avoid the shunt tri. requirement.
**Section 903.3.1.2.3; add section to read as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics and Attached Garages. Sprinkler protection is required in attic spaces of
such buildings two or more stories in height, in accordance with NFPA 13 and or NFPA 13R
requirements, and attached garages.
(Reason: Attic protection is required due to issues with fire exposure via soffit vents, as well as firefighter
safety. Several jurisdictions indicated experience with un -protected attic fires resulting in displacement of
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all building occupants. NFPA 13 provides for applicable attic sprinkler protection requirements, as well as
exemptions to such, based on noncombustible construction, etc. Attached garages already require
sprinklers via NFPA 13R — this amendment 'ust re-emphasizes the re • uirement.
**Section 903.3.1.3; change to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family
dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4 Condition 1 and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
(Reason: To allow the use of the Plumbing section of the IRC and recognize current state stipulations in
this re • ard.)
***Section 903.3.1.4; add to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be
in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced NFPA standard and this section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry -pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze automatic fire sprinkler systems
shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet -pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non -ventilated attic
spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve assembly to
allow ease of draining the attic system without impairing sprinklers throughout the
rest of the building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the applicable
referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat, envelope, such that
insulation is provided at the roof deck, rather than at the ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed where approved by
the fire code official for small sections of large diameter water -filled pipe.
(Reason: In the last few years, severe winters brought to light several issues with current practices for
sprinklering attics, not the least of which was wet -pipe sprinklers in ventilated attics provided with space
heaters, etc. for freeze protection of such piping. This practice is not acceptable for the protection of
water -filled piping in a ventilated attic space as it does not provide a reliable means of maintaining the
minimum 40 degrees required by NFPA, wastes energy, and presents a potential ignition source to the
attic space. Listed antifreeze is specifically included because NFPA currently allows such even though
there is no currently listed antifreeze at the time of development of these amendments. The intent of this
amendment is to help reduce the large number of freeze breaks that have occurred in the past with water -
filled wet -pipe sprinkler systems in the future, most specifically in attic spaces.)
**Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply
requirements of the respective standards; however, every water-based fire protection system shall be
designed with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
(Reason: To define uniform safety factor.)
**Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All
control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves
shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
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(Reason: To avoid si nificant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 905.9.)
**Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:
[F] The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe
notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire
department connection.
(Reason: Fire department connections are not always located at the riser; this allows the fire department
faster access.)
**Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
[F] 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and
NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum
of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm.
(Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements. Helps ensure the integrity of the
standpipe system via supervision, such that open hose valves will result in a supervisory low air alarm.)
**Section 905.3; add Section 905.3.9 and exception to read as follows:
[F] 905.3.9 Buildings exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet in area per
story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 mm) of travel,
vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access, Class I automatic wet
or manual wet standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic dry and semi-automatic dry standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14.
2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior corridors.
(Reason: Allows for the ra id deplo ment of hose lines to the bod of the fire.)
***Section 905.4, change Item 1., 3., and 5. and add Item 7. to read as follows:
[F] 1. In every required exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and
below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing between stories,
unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. {No change.}
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an interior exit
stairway hose connection by a {No change to rest.}
4. {No change.}
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -percent slope),
each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located to serve the roof or at
the highest landing of an exit stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with
Section 1011.12.
6. {No change.}
7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all required exits
to the structure and at two hundred feet (200') intervals along major corridors thereafter, or as
otherwise approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: Item 1., 3., and 5. amendments to remove `interior' will help to clarify that such connections are
required for all `exit' stairways, to ensure firefighter capabilities are not diminished in these tall buildings,
simply because the stair is on the exterior of the building. Item 5. reduces the amount of pressure
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required to facilitate testing, and provides backup protection for fire fighter safety. Item 7. allows for the
rapid de loyment of hose lines to the bod of the fire.)
**Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the
sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All
control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves
shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.)
**Section 907.1; add Section 907.1.4 and 907.1.4.1 to read as follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Design standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the devices shall be
addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors shall have analog initiating
devices.
(Reason: Provides for the ability of descriptive identification of alarms, and reduces need for panel
replacement in the future. Updated wording to match the language of the new requirement at 907.5.2.3.
Change of terminology allows for reference back to definitions of NFPA 72)
**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies where the having an occupant
load of 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.-10 of the
International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this
section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire
alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: {No change.}
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at the
walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
(Reason: Increases the requirement to be consistent with Group B requirement. Also addresses issue
found in Group A occupancies of reduced lighting levels and other AN equipment that distracts from fire
alarm notification devices or reduces ability of fire alarm system to notify occupants of the emergency
condition.)
**Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an
emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and
installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings,
whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load
consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
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1. {No change.}
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected
single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2
or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.)
{No change to remainder of exceptions.}
(Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements. Further,
to define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the purposes of
alarm s stems. Exce.tions provide consistenc with State law concernin such occupancies.)
**Section 907.2.13, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
[F] 3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1
of the International Building Code; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses
including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
(Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not exempted
from automatic fire alarm s stem requirements.)
**Section 907.4.2; add Section 907.4.2.7 to read as follows:
[F] 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type.
(Reason: Hel•s to reduce false alarms.
**Section 907.6.1; add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure
of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the
normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed in such a way
that a single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class A). Outgoing and
return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class A circuits
and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and
return circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from a signaling line circuit interface device
may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the interface device to the initiating device is ten feet or
less.
(Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers. Improves
reliability of fire alarm devices and systems.)
***Section 907.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alarm systems.)
***Section 907.6.6; — add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
[F] See 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alarm systems. This
was moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code Ian. ua e and sections.)
***Section 909.22; add to read as follows:
[F] 909.22 Stairway or ramp pressurization alternative. Where the building is equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the stair pressurization
alternative is chosen for compliance with Building Code requirements for a smokeproof enclosure, interior
exit stairways or ramps shall be pressurized to a minimum of 0.10 inches of water (25 Pa) and a
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maximum of 0.35 inches of water (87 Pa) in the shaft relative to the building measured with all interior exit
stairway and ramp doors closed under maximum anticipated conditions of stack effect and wind effect.
Such systems shall comply with Section 909, including the installation of a separate fire-fighter's smoke
control panel as per Section 909.16, and a Smoke Control Permit shall be required from the Fire
Department as per Section 105.7.
[F] 909.22.1 Ventilating equipment. The activation of ventilating equipment for the stair or ramp
pressurization system shall be by smoke detectors installed at each floor level at an approved location at
the entrance to the smokeproof enclosure. When the closing device for the stairway or ramp shaft and
vestibule doors is activated by smoke detection or power failure, mechanical equipment shall activate and
operate at the required performance levels. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with
Section 907.3.
[F] 909.22.1.1 Ventilation systems. Smokeproof enclosure ventilation systems shall be independent of
other building ventilation systems. The equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall comply
with one of the following:
1. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located exterior to the building
and directly connected to the smokeproof enclosure or connected to the smokeproof
enclosure by ductwork enclosed by not Tess than 2 -hour fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code, or both.
2. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the smokeproof
enclosure with intake or exhaust directly from and to the outside or through ductwork enclosed
by not less than 2 -hour barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building
Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building
Code, or both.
3. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the building if
separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanical equipment, by not
less than 2 -hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code
or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code, or
both.
Exceptions:
1. Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2 -hour rated cable or cable system.
2. Where encased with not less than 2 inches (51 mm) of concrete.
3. Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit protective systems with a
fire -resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
[F] 909.22.1.2 Standby power. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft ventilation systems
and automatic fire detection systems shall be provided with standby power in accordance with Section
2702 of the Building Code.
[F] 909.22.1.3 Acceptance and testing. Before the mechanical equipment is approved, the system shall
be tested in the presence of the fire code official to confirm that the system is operating in compliance
with these requirements.
(Reason: To assist with enforcement of such as a smoke control system, as per Section 909.6.3,
especially since a permit is now specifically required for such systems in the Fire Code. Also ensures that
a firefighter's override panel is provided as per 909.16 for such systems. The above amendment copies
the applicable requirements for such systems from Section 909.20 of the Building Code into the Fire
Code. Although the published code did copy the elevator pressurization requirements into the Fire Code,
it did not copy over the stair pressurization requirements.)
***Section 910.2; change Exception 2. and 3.to read as follows:
[F] 2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings equipped with
early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is
prohibited.
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3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall Ret be required in areas of buildings equipped with
control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)1/2 or less that
are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke
and heat removal is prohibited.
(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event, while still
prohibiting such systems from being automatically activated, which is a potential detriment to the
•articular s • rinkler s stems indicated.
***Section 910.2; add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
[F] 910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square feet
(1394 m2) in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers, Class
1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials, or
Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as required for a high -hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
(Reason: Maintains a fire protection device utilized in such occupancies where it is sometimes necessary
to allow chemicals to burn out, rather than extinguish.)
**Section 910.3; add section 910.3.4 to read as follows:
[F] 910.3.4 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved
automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the
provisions of Seotons 910 3.2 1 through 910.3.23.
[F] 910.3.4.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically.
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature
rating at least 100 degrees F (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the temperature
rating of the sprinklers installed.
Exception: Manual only system per 910.2
[F] 910.3.4.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings not equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall operate automatically by
actuation of a heat -responsive device rated at between 100°F (56°C) and 220°F (122°C) above
ambient.
Exception: Listed gravity -operated drop out vents.
(Reason: Amendment continues to keep applicable wording from prior to the 2012 edition of the IFC.
Specifically, automatic activation criteria is no longer specifically required in the published code.
Specifying a temperature range at which smoke and heat vents should activate in sprinklered buildings
helps to ensure that the sprinkler system has an opportunity to activate and control the fire prior to vent
operation.)
**Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
[F] 910.4.3.1 Makeup air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor
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level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be mer automatic. The minimum gross area of
makeup air inlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of
smoke exhaust.
(Reason: Makeup air has been required to be automatic for several years now in this region when
mechanical smoke exhaust systems are proposed. This allows such systems to be activated from the
smoke control panel by first responders without having to physically go around the exterior of the building
opening doors manually. Such requires a significant number of first responders on scene to conduct this
operation and si•nificantl dela s activation and/or capabilit of the smoke exhaust s stem.)
**Section 910.4.4; change to read as follows:
[F] 910.4.4 Activation. The mechanical smoke removal system shall be activated automatically by the
automatic sprinkler system or by an approved fire detection system. Individual manual controls shall also
be provided.
Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2.
(Reason: The provision of a manual only mechanical smoke removal system does not provide
equivalency with automatic smoke and heat vents. This amendment clarifies that the primary intent is for
automatic systems, unless exceptions are provided as in 910.2 — consistent with the charging statements
of the section.)
**Section 912.2; add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
[F] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire
department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
(Reason: To accommodate limited hose lengths, improve response times where the FDC is needed to
achieve fire control, and improve ease of locating a fire hydrant in those situations also. Also, consistent
with NFPA 14 criteria.)
**Section 913.2.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
[F] When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an
exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless
of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section
506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior
wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be
provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire
code official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1.
(Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requirement
allows access without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump room interior access
door during a fire event. The exception recognizes that this will not always be a feasible design scenario
for some buildings, and as such, provides an acceptable alternative to protect the pathway to the fire
pump room.)
**Section 1006.2.2.6 Add a new Section 1006.2.2.6 as follows:
1006.2.2.6 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply. Reference
the electrical code as adopted.
(Reason: Cross reference necessary for coordination with the NEC which has exiting requirements as
well.)
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**Section 1009.1; add the following Exception 4:
Exceptions:
(previous exceptions unchanged)
4. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered plans, including
any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the
requirements of Section 1009.
(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State Law and to be consistent with
amendments to Chapter 11.)
**Section 1010.1.9.4 Bolt Locks; amend exceptions 3 and 4 as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of Tess than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S
occupancy. {Remainder unchanged}
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy {Remainder unchanged}
(Reason: Application to M occupancies reflects regional practice; No. 4 expanded to Group
A due to it being a similar scenario to other uses; No. 4 was regional practice.)
***Section 1015.8 Window Openings. REVISE text as follows:
1. Operable windows where the top of the sill of the opening is located more than 55 feet
(16 764 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with
window fallprevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.
(Reason: In Option B jurisdictions, change "75 feet" to "55 feet")
**Section 1020.1 Construction; add exception 6 to read as follows:
6. In group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive construction within a
single tenant space when the space is equipped with approved automatic smoke -detection within the
corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate self -annunciating alarms audible in all areas within
the corridor. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such
system is provided.
(Reason: Revise the 2012 published NCTCOG amendment to this section to now read closer to that of
the City of Dallas 2012 amendment.)
**Section 1029.1.1.1 Delete this section. Spaces under grandstands and bleachers;
(Reason: Unenforceable.)
***Section 1101.1 Scope. add exception to Section 1101.1 as follows:
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural Barriers Division of
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be incompliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
(Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under state law. Further clarified in 2015 to mean
components that are specifically addressed by TDLR shall be exempt.)
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***Section 1203.1; amend to read as follows:
***1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with Section
1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is 5 air changes or less per hour when tested with a
blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section 402.4.1.2 of the International
Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance with
Section 403 of the International Mechanical Code.
(Reason: See IECC change to performance testing. Whole -house ventilation is recognized as
necessa ).
**Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following:
b. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than
120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non -rated non-combustible roof coverings.
G. [delete]
(Reason: Conforms to re.ional practice affording increased fire protection.)
**Section 1505.7; delete the section
(Reason: Conforms to regional practice.)
**Section 1510.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
1510.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing roof
covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes
shall be in compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1.
(text of exception unchanged)
(Reason: Relocated the text to more appropriate place. Previously was footnote "b" to Table 1505.1)
***Section 1704.2, Special inspections and tests is amended to read as follows:
1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the Building Official for construction
as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner's authorized agent, or the registered design
professional in responsible charge, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved
agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work listed under
Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies to the Building Official. The special inspector shall not
be employed by the contractor. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections
identified by the Building Official that are identified in Section 110.
(Reason: The RDPRC should be included in the documentation.)
***Section 1704.2.1, Special inspector qualifications, is amended to read as follows:
1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of construction and or upon request, the
approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the registered design professional in
responsible charge and the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or
training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction.
[Remainder unchanged]
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(Reason: The RDPRC should be included in the documentation.)
***Section 1704.2.4, Report requirement, is amended to read as follows:
1704.2.4 Report requirement. Approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests.
The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the Building Official upon
request, and to the registered design professional in responsible charge. Individual inspection reports
shall indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved
construction documents. [Remainder unchanged]
(Reason: The RDPRC should be included in the documentation and building official can choose to
request reports as required.)
***Section 1704.2.5.2, Fabricator approval, is amended to read as follows:
1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Special inspections during fabrications required by Section 1704 are not
required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such
work without special inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator's written procedural
and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices by an approved agency, or a
fabricator that is enrolled in a nationally accepted inspections program. At completion of fabrication, the
acceptable or approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the owner or the owner's
authorized agent or the registered design professional in responsible charge stating that the work was
performed in accordance with the approved construction documents. The certificate of compliance shall
also be made available to the Building Official upon request.
(Reason: The RDPRC should be included in the documentation and fabricators can be accepted or
approved.)
**Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain} The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in
coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts
arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies.
(Reason: Gives building official discretion.
**Section 2902.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
In other than E Occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1 may be lowered, if
requested in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced number and approved by the Building
Official.
(Reason: To allow flexibilit for designer to consider specific occupanc needs.)
**Table 2902.1; add footnote f to read as follows:
f. Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant Toad of 100 or less, B
Occupancies with an occupant load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
(Reason: Adjustment meets the needs of specific occupancy types.)
**Section 2902.1.3; add new Section 2902.1.3 to read as follows:
2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures required in this
Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures set out in this section.
2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided for use by
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employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas. Additional
hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by employees.
2902.1.3.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments, at least one service sink or
one floor sink shall be provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet
floor cleaning tool and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The location of the service
sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be approved by the City of Wylie.
(Reason: Coordinates Health law requirements with code lan ua e for consistent re. ional • ractice.)
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***Section 3002.1 Hoistway Enclosure Protection. add exceptions to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevators wholely located within atriums complying with Section 404 shall not require hoistway
enclosure protection.
2. Elevators in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the parking garage, and complying
with Sections 406.5 and 406.6, respectively, shall not require hoistway enclosure protection.
(Reason: Provides specific Code recognition that elevators within atriums and within parking garages do
not require hoistway enclosure protection.)
***Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
Revise text to read:
Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance
with Section 711, or both.
[Remainder unchanged]
(Reason: This amendment eliminates code language so as to be consistent with the regional goal to
require passive enclosures of these areas unless a hoistway enclosure is not required by other Code
provisions. See companion chane to eliminate fire sprinklers thereb eliminatin. shunt trip.)
***Section 3005.7 add a Section 3005.7 as follows:
3005.7 Fire Protection in Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The building shall be equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, except as otherwise permitted by Section
903.3.1.1.1 and as prohibited by Section 3005.7.2.1.
3005.7.2.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in machine rooms, elevator
machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and elevator hoist -ways.
3005.7.2.2 Sprinkler system monitoring. The sprinkler system shall have a sprinkler control valve
supervisory switch and water -flow initiating device provided for each floor that is monitored by the
building's fire alarm system.
3005.7.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating into the hoistway
enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system outside the elevator lobby shall be
provided.
3005.7.4 Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance with Section 3005.5 shall not be
installed.
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(Reason: Firefighter and public safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of the
International Building Code Section 3005.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and firefighter safety.
The new section above is intended to be identical to Sections 3007.2, 3007.3, and 3007.4 for Fire Service
Access Elevators and Sections 3008.2, 3008.3 and 3008.4 for Occupant Evacuation Elevators.)
***Section 3005.8 add Section 3005.8 as follows:
3005.8 Storage. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room, control room, machinery
spaces and or control spaces. Provide approved signage at each entry to the above listed locations
stating: "No Storage Allowed.
(Reason: Reinforces the need to maintain space clean and free of combustibles. See companion change
to eliminate fire sprinklers therein, to always require an enclosure - with IBC 3005.4 exceptions deleted -
resulting in the limited need for a shunt trip system.)
***Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required. Revise text as follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 55 feet (16 764 mm)
in height. The height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor at or above
grade to the highest floors served by the hoistway.
(Reason: 2015 IBC text does not address hoistways that are > 75' in height that are both below grade and
above grade but not located above the high rise classification nor does the IBC address hoistways
wholely located above •rade such as those that serve above sky lobbies.)
**Section 3109.1; change to read as follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of sections 3109.2 through 3109.5
and other applicable sections of this code and complying with applicable state laws.
(Reason: To recognize "state requirements")
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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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