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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2325 10-11-2022ORDINANCE NO. 2325 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," ARTICLE IV "STANDARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EULESS; ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; REVISING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; DEFINING DISTRICTS IN WHICH CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CAN BE KEPT; AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2115; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Whereas, the City of Euless, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and Whereas, the City wishes to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code regulating conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials, and explosion in order to provide for the safety of the citizens of Euless; and Whereas, the City Manager and staff have recommended certain amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code and the City Council has determined that the adoption of this Code with local amendments is in the public interest and is necessary for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Euless. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. Section 34-101 "Adoption. International Fire Code" of Article IV, "Standards" of Chapter 34, "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 34-101. Adoption. International Fire Code. The City of Euless hereby adopts the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, 2021 Edition, save and except such portions as are hereafter amended, deleted, or modified by this chapter. The 2021 International Fire Code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from and after the passage of the ordinance adopting this section, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Euless. The adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code does not include the appendices thereto unless specifically adopted in this Chapter. A copy of the 2021 International Fire Code will be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary." SECTION 2. Section 34-102, "Definitions", of Article IV, "Standards" of Chapter 34, "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec.34-102. Definitions. When used in the International Fire Code or this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below: (1) The word "jurisdiction" shall mean the City of Euless. (2) The terms "Fire Marshal, Code Official, Fire Code Official, Fire Code Authority, Code Authority, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Engineer or Authority Having Jurisdiction" shall mean the Fire Marshal of the City of Euless or their designee. (3) The term "International Fire Code" shall mean the 2021 International Fire Code including all supplements, attachments and amendments as adopted by the City of Euless." (4) 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. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE Section 34-105 "Amendments to the International Fire Code" of Article IV, "Standards" of Chapter 34 "Fire Prevention and Fire Protection" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 34-105. Amendments to the International Fire Code. The 2021 International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects: (1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 2 of 53 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known hereafter as the Fire Code of Euless, Texas, hereinafter referred to as `this code'. (2) Section 102.1; item #3 is amended to read as follows: 3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in other specific sections of this code. (3) Section 102.3 is amended to read as follows: 102.3 Change of use or occupancy. A change of use or occupancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of this code, the International Existing Building Code, and if applicable, section 903.6 as amended. (4) Section 102.7 is amended to read as follows: 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80. When specifically adopted, those codes and standards 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 International Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Euless. Any reference to the International Existing Building Code is changed to mean International Building Code. (5) Section 104.1 General is amended to add the following paragraph: In addition to the International Fire Code, the fire department has the authority to enforce any fire or life safety provision of the current adopted International Codes, including but not limited to, building code, plumbing code, fuel gas code, mechanical code, property maintenance code, and electrical code. (6) Section 104.1.1 is added to read as follows: 104.1.1 Enforcement provisions. All members of the Euless Fire Department are authorized to request compliance with any provision of the codes. Only those members of the department who have a certification as a fire inspector or peace officer and have been specifically granted authority by the fire code official may issue a citation, or take enforcement action. The fire marshal, fire inspectors, fire investigators, code enforcement officers, and any peace officer employed by or working under the direction of the Euless Police Department or the Euless Fire Department may issue citations for any violations of the International Fire Code. The issuance of a citation by a code Ordinance No. 2325, Page 3 of 53 enforcement officer or any peace officer may be made in the performance of their regular duties and shall not be considered a fire safety inspection as required by this Code. Citations may be issued for any violation of this code, or any other code, policy or standard, over which the fire department has jurisdiction. Citations for any violation may be issued to the owner, lessee, manager, person in control of the property, or any other individual who is responsible for the violation or the property on which a violation occurs. (7) Section 104.8.2 Technical assistance is amended to add the following paragraph: The fire code official may require any plans submitted to be reviewed by an outside professional engineer or appropriate specialist when, in the opinion of the fire code official, the special technical knowledge of an outside professional is necessary to conduct a suitable review. Fees associated with outside plan reviews are the sole responsibility of the submitting party. The person or firm conducting the plan review must be an unbiased third party who meets the approval of the submitting party and the City of Euless. (8) Section 104.11 Fire investigations is amended to add the following paragraph: The fire code official is authorized to request that the police department appoint up to ten (10) personnel within the fire department as peace officers for the purposes of functioning as arson investigators, provided those personnel meet the requirements as outlined by the State of Texas for said appointments. (9) Section 104.12.4 is added to read as follows: 104.12.4 Closure of public ways. Any employee of the fire department shall have the authority to close or restrict access to any street, alley, sidewalk, public or private place, or portion thereof, when necessary for purposes of public safety involving City employees or the general public. It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to disregard or proceed past barricades, barricade tape, traffic cones, emergency vehicles positioned to obstruct an area, or any uniformed City employee directing persons or vehicles. (10) Section 105.1.3 is amended to read as follows: 105.1.3 Multiple permits for the same location. Where more than one permit is required for the same location, the fire code official is authorized to consolidate such permits into a single permit provided that each provision is listed in the permit and that the permit fee shall be the sum of all of the consolidated uses. (11) Section 105.5 Required Operational Permits is amended to add the following paragraph: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 4 of 53 Operational permits shall have an expiration date not to exceed one (1) year from the date of issuance. The business owner is required to renew the operational permit on an annual basis by submitting an updated permit application, describing on the application form any changes to the permitted process since the last permit was issued, and paying the associated fees for the permit. A late fee as set forth in Chapter 30 of the Euless Code of Ordinances may be levied for the failure to renew an operational permit before the expiration date. This late fee does not negate the ability of the fire code official to issue a citation for violation or noncompliance with this section. The condition allowed by an operational permit may be suspended due to the failure of a business owner to renew a permit prior to the expiration date. (12) Section 105.5 Required Operational Permits is further amended by adding the following operational permits: 105.5.53 Cooking Permit. An operational permit is required for any cooking operation that does not meet the definition of a recreational fire in this code. The fire code official shall establish the criteria under which a permit may be issued based on specific conditions present at the site and time of the intended cooking operation. 105.5.54 Gates crossing fire lanes. An operational permit is required to maintain, operate, or use any gate that restricts access through or along any private street, emergency access easement, or fire lane. A single gate permit may be issued for the operation all gates at a specific site. A current emergency access code is required to be provided on the operational permit application for gates that use an access code. 105.5.55 Speed bumps/traffic calming devices. An operational permit is required to maintain speed bumps or other traffic calming devices on any private fire apparatus access road in the City. 105.5.56 Underground storage tank. An annual operational permit is required for any underground storage tank containing, or having contained, a material requiring a hazardous materials permit. (13) Section 105.6 Required Construction Permits is amended to add the following paragraph: No construction work shall begin until the submitted plans are approved and the permit is issued. An approved set of plans stamped by the fire department shall remain on site for reference until the final inspection is approved by the fire code official. (14) Section 105.6 Required Construction Permits is further amended by adding the following construction permits: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 5 of 53 105.6.25 Aboveground storage tank. A construction permit is required to install an aboveground storage tank with a capacity exceeding four hundred ninety-nine (499) gallons of product. A separate permit is required for each tank. Exception: Storage tanks containing only water or other products that pose no fire or health risks approved by the fire code official, provided such tanks are properly identified as being non -hazardous. 105.6.26 Egress control devices. A construction permit is required to install or modify an egress control device upon any required exit door or required fire department access door. An egress control device is any device other than traditional locking hardware and includes magnetic locks and similar devices. 105.6.27 Private fire lines. A construction permit is required to install, extend, modify, or replace any underground private fire line, private fire service main, or sprinkler lead. 105.6.28 Speed bumps/traffic calming device. A permit is required to install speed bumps or other traffic calming device on any private fire apparatus access road in the City. 105.6.29 Underground storage tank. A construction permit is required to install, remove, repair, or replace any underground storage tank. 105.6.30 Storage tank equipment. A construction permit is required to install, remove, repair, or modify piping, delivery devices, dispensers, vent pipes or other components of an underground storage tank distribution system. (15) Section 107.1 Fees is amended to add the following paragraph: Permits and fees are established by Chapter 30 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, but are incorporated into this section as if they were fully outlined herein. Failure to pay a fee within thirty (30) days of billing is a violation of this Ordinance and may result in additional fees, revocation of a permit, a fine, or any combination thereof. (16) Section 107.4 Work commencing before a permit issuance is amended to add the following paragraph: Permit fees may be doubled if the owner, operator, developer, or contractor has begun work or caused such activity, operation, practice, or function to begin without first obtaining the applicable construction permit. (17) Section 107.7 is added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 6 of 53 107.7 Re -inspection fees. If more than three (3) inspections are required to enforce or ensure compliance with any provision of this code, a re -inspection fee as established by Chapter 30 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances may be charged to the business owner or contractor. The fee must be paid within thirty 30 days or prior to any further inspections being conducted at the site. (18) Section 108.5 is added to read as follows: After-hours inspections. An inspection may be scheduled after normal duty hours, (generally defined as outside of 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) by special arrangement with the fire code official. Fees for an after-hours inspection are described in Chapter 30 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances and must be paid in advance. (19) Section 108.6 is added to read as follows: Compliance Letter of Certification. The fire code official may require a compliance letter of certification from a contractor or business owner stating that a fire protection system, or a hazardous operation complies with this code or recognized standards. The compliance letter of certification shall be on company letterhead, signed by an authorized agent of the company acceptable to the fire code official, and submitted prior to final approval. A compliance letter of certification may be required for any automatic fire alarm system, automatic fire extinguishing system, storage or use of hazardous materials, maintenance of fire protection equipment, application of fire retardant, the installation or operation of flammable or combustible processes, or any other processes or installations as deemed necessary by the fire code official. (20) Section 111.1 Board of appeals established is amended to add the following paragraph: The board of appeals shall be the Euless Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). When the conditions or circumstances of the appeal are determined to be outside the scope of knowledge of the ZBA, the chairman of the ZBA may request a special board of appeals be appointed by the city council. Such special board shall consist of three persons who have adequate knowledge and experience in the matter being discussed to render an opinion. Names of potential board members shall be provided to the city council for consideration at the appropriate time. The term of a special board of appeals shall expire once the matter before them is decided. (21) Sections 111.5 is added to read as follows: 111.5 Appeal. Either party can request a rehearing before the board of appeals a maximum of one time on a specific appeal. The request for a rehearing shall Ordinance No. 2325, Page 7 of 53 be submitted in writing to the City Manager within thirty (30) days of a decision being rendered by the board of appeals. (22) Sections 111.6 is added to read as follows: 111.6 Appeal to District Court. A decision by the board of appeals may be appealed to a District Court by any aggrieved party within thirty (30) days of the decision of the board of appeals. (23) Section 112.1 Unlawful acts is amended to add the following paragraph: Any person or entity that violates, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with the provisions of this code, or other codes as referenced in this ordinance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties as set forth in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless. In addition to these penalties the fire code official is authorized to close any business, or shut down any operation when any hazard or condition exists therein that poses a serious and imminent threat to life or property. Any reasonable method may be used to affect closure, including, but not limited to, disconnection of utilities and padlocking of any doors. Any person who refuses an order to leave, or to discontinue performing any hazardous operation is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties described herein. (24) Section 112.4 is amended to read as follows: 112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official or his designee, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand ($2,000) dollars. Each violation of the provisions of this code, and each day that a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (25) Section 112.4.1 Abatement of violation is amended to add the following paragraph: The obligation of complying with the requirements of this code are placed upon the owner or occupier of the premises, buildings, or structures within its scope. No provision of this code is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City or any of its officers or employees, for whom the implementation or enforcement of this code shall be discretionary, not mandatory. Nothing contained in this code is intended to, nor shall be construed to, create or form the basis for any liability on the part of the City, or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of the owner or occupier of premises, buildings or structures to comply with this code, or for any injury or Ordinance No. 2325, Page 8 of 53 damage caused by any act or omission on the part of the City by its officers, employees or agents in the course of implementing or enforcing this code. (26) Section 114.2 Evacuation is amended to add the following paragraph: Any authorized employee of the fire department may order an operation or use stopped, or the evacuation of any area, premises, building or vehicle or portion thereof, which contains or is a fire hazard or when it is deemed necessary in the interest of public safety or the safety of emergency responders. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to evacuate upon such order or to resist or obstruct the evacuation of another person. (27) Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add or amend the following definitions: ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Any fire alarm system capable identifying each individual alarm -initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and shall specifically identify the location of the device in alarm. [B] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY is amended by adding the following to the existing definition: This Group may include, but is not limited to the following: Dialysis centers, procedures involving sedation, sedation dentistry, surgery centers, colonic centers, and psychiatric centers. [B] ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories ... {remainder unchanged} [B] DEFEND IN PLACE. A method of emergency response that engages building components and trained staff to provide occupant safety during an emergency. Emergency response involves remaining in place, relocating within the building, or both, without evacuating the building. FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the fire code official, for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire, and notifying the fire department. FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration or detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device, that meets the definition of 1 AG fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein ... {remainder of text unchanged} FIRE ZONE. A designated area marked by fire lane striping or signs that may include a portion of curbing adjacent to a sprinkler connection, a gate opening across a fire lane, or other clearly defined areas deemed necessary by the fire Ordinance No. 2325, Page 9 of 53 code official to maintain fire department access. For purposes of this Code, the terms fire lane, fire zone and fire apparatus access road are interchangeable. HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE: Add a second paragraph to read as follows: Any building classified as a group S occupancy or any speculative building exceeding 6,000 sq. ft. that has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high -piled storage. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities to the maximum pile height. See 3201.5 for guidance. HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis. STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel approved by the fire code official or their designee. Fees for standby personnel including, but not limited to, fire suppression, fire prevention or emergency medical service personnel may include personnel and equipment costs as described in Chapter 30 of the Euless City Code of Ordinance. UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A fire alarm system that is upgraded or replaced includes, but is not limited to the following: • Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model; • Installing a new fire alarm control unit in addition to or in place of an existing one; • Conversion from a horn system to an emergency voice/alarm communication system; • Conversion from a conventional system to one that utilizes addressable or analog devices. The following are not considered an upgrade or replacement: • Firmware updates: • Software updates; • Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware. (28) Section 304.4 is added to read as follows: 304.4 Trash compactors. Trash compactors installed with direct access to the interior of any building by means of a door or chute shall have the opening Ordinance No. 2325, Page 10 of 53 protected by an automatic fire door or a fire sprinkler head designed to provide a water curtain to protect the opening. (29) Section 305.4 is amended to read as follows: 305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to, cause, or allow the burning of combustible materials including cooking fires, in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. The owner of property on which an offense occurs can be held responsible whether the owner is in attendance or not. (30) Section 305.6 is added to read as follows: 305.6 Special provisions for periods of extreme fire danger. When the City of Euless has issued a burn ban due to weather conditions which create a high risk of outdoor wildfires, the following acts shall be prohibited: 1. Operating an outdoor cooking appliance other than grills which are fueled by electricity, natural gas, or LPG; 2. Operating any open flame device including grills, cooking pits, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits or similar devices that are capable of releasing sparks or embers into the atmosphere; 3. All outdoor burning; 4. The use of grills at city park facilities when the fire code official deems the use a risk and appropriate signage is in place; 5. Discarding of cigarettes, ashes, or heated materials in a manner that could cause a fire; 6. Conducting cutting or welding operations Exception: The fire code official may impose specific guidelines, including specific time and weather requirements, special fire watch requirements, pre - wetting requirements and other actions to allow cutting or welding operations while a burn ban is in effect. A written authorization is required from the fire code official approving the operation and listing any special requirements prior to work commencing. (31) Section 307.1 Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces- General is amended to add the following paragraph: Open burning is prohibited in the City, except as permitted by the 2021 International Fire Code as amended. The unauthorized burning of trash, rubbish, Ordinance No. 2325, Page 11 of 53 brush, leaves, grass clippings, or other debris is prohibited. Any such fires shall be immediately extinguished. Exception: Fires that have been approved with a permit issued by the fire code official. (32) Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows: 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The burning of trash, rubbish, brush, leaves, grass clippings, or other debris is prohibited. Any such fires shall be immediately extinguished. (33) Section 307.2 Permit Required is amended to add the following paragraph: Open burning within the City is subject to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and other restrictions including state, county, or local bans. An applicant for an open burning permit must show proof of authorization from TCEQ before applying for an open burning permit with the fire department. (34) Section 307.3 is amended to read as follows: 307.3 Extinguishment Authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of a fire that causes a hazardous or objectionable situation, or is in violation of any portion of this code. (35) Section 307.4 is amended to read as follows: 307.4 Location. Unless otherwise permitted in this code, the location for open burning shall be not less than 300 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet of any structure. (36) Section 307.4.4 is added to read as follows: 307.4.4 Outdoor fire pits. Fire pits, or other similar devices must be constructed of appropriate, non-combustible materials, must be of good workmanship and be used and maintained in a safe manner. The device must be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from a property line and ten (10) feet from a structure or combustible materials. The maximum size of a fire pit is a width of three (3) feet and a depth of two (2) feet. The fire code official can reduce the minimum distances when adequate alternative precautions are taken to reduce the risk of fire. Exceptions: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 12 of 53 1. Permanently installed outdoor fireplaces constructed in accordance with the International Building Code. 2. Cooking pits regulated under 308.5. (37) Section 307.5 is amended to read as follows: 307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires, recreational fires, and the use of outdoor fireplaces and fire pits shall be constantly attended and under the direct supervision of a competent adult until the fire is extinguished. (Remainder of section unchanged) (38) Section 307.6 is added to read as follows: 307.6 Smoke Nuisance. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any cooking equipment, cooking fires, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, or similar devices or operations in any manner in which the fire causes smoke or byproducts of combustion of such intensity or duration as to create a nuisance or hazard as determined by the fire code official. (39) Section 308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices is amended to read as follows: 308.1.4 Portable outdoor cooking equipment and open flame devices. Charcoal grills, gas fired grills, smokers (including electric smokers) or any other open flame device shall not be operated on any patio, deck, balcony or landing or within ten (10) feet of any structural overhang, opening, or outside wall of an apartment building, multi -family structure, hotel, or motel. Signs shall be posted on the property in approved locations by the fire code official to notify tenants of these restrictions. The use of portable outdoor cooking equipment is prohibited within the indoor quarters of any structure including a garage. (40) Section 308.3.1 Open -flame decorative devices is amended by adding the following items to the list of restrictions: 11. Candles or similar open flame devices are prohibited in E and I occupancies in any location where children or clients are present. 12. Candles or similar open flame devices, where permitted under this code, must be placed and maintained so as not to present a fire hazard. Candles and similar devices must be under the constant and direct supervision of a competent adult at all times while in use. 13. Open flame devices, including tiki torches are prohibited within ten (10) feet of any multi -family dwellings consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units. (41) Section 308.5 is added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 13 of 53 308.5 Open cooking pits: Cooking pits shall be constructed in a manner approved by the fire code official, and be designed and maintained in such a manner that the cooking operation does not create a fire hazard or smoke nuisance to any person or property. Open cooking pits shall be placed a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any combustible materials, including vegetation, structures, or combustible fencing. Only approved fuels including dry, seasoned fire wood and charcoal may be used. Pits may not exceed a size of ninety-six (96) cubic feet but may be restricted further at the discretion of the fire code official. When placed on residential property, cooking pits or enclosures are restricted to the rear yard of the property. All cooking pits must be contained within a fenced enclosure. When multiple cooking pits are used, a minimum spacing between pits of fifteen (15) feet must be maintained. All distances referenced herein may be adjusted on a case by case basis as deemed necessary by the fire code official. (42) Section 308.6 is added to read as follows: 308.6 Storage of barbeque equipment. All barbecue grills and equipment must be stored outside while they are connected to any fuel source. Exception: Portable barbecue grills and equipment connected to a fuel source may be stored inside of a building in an exterior storage room containing a one (1) hour rated wall separating it from the rest of the structure. (43) Section 308.7 is added to read as follows 308.7 Supervision. A barbecue grill must be under the direct supervision of a competent adult any time the device is generating open flames or smoldering heat. (44) Section 308.8 is added to read as follows: 308.8 Discarding hot materials. Discarding hot charcoal, wood, coals, or ashes into a combustible container or trash receptacle is prohibited. It shall be unlawful to leave hot or smoldering charcoal, wood, coal, or ashes, in an area where re - ignition could endanger property or life. (45) Section 308.9 is added to read as follows: 308.9 Management responsibilities. The owner or manager of an apartment complex shall be required to notify each tenant about the prohibited use of barbecue grills and smokers on the patios, balconies, or within ten (10) feet of any structure. Such proof shall consist of a written document signed by the tenant and kept in the tenant's lease file. An apartment manager shall provide a copy of the written document when requested by the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 14 of 53 Additionally, apartment owners or managers shall place signage in approved locations and in common areas advising tenants of the prohibition. Existing apartment complexes shall comply with this provision upon its adoption. (46) Section 311.5 is amended to read as follows: 311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 114 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards as required by Sections 311.5.1 through 311.5.5. (47) Section 311.7 is added to read as follows: Section 311.7 Removal of burned structures after fire. When a structure is damaged or destroyed by fire, the owner of the property shall remove all refuse, debris, charred lumber, damaged portions of the structure, and any materials damaged or destroyed by the fire from the premises within thirty (30) days. (48) Section 401.3.4 is added to read as follows: 401.3.4 Resetting the fire alarm panel. After a fire alarm system activation, the fire alarm system shall not be reset or silenced until the fire department arrives and investigates. (49) Section 405.5 is changed to read as follows: 405.5 Time. The fire code official may require an evacuation drill at any time. {Remainder of section is left unchanged} (50) Section 501.4 is amended to read as follows: 501.4 Timing of installation. Required fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection shall be installed, tested, and approved prior to the time when construction progresses above the foundation of any structure for any development unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. (51) Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities is amended to add the following sentence to the first paragraph: Except for single or two family residences, the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten foot (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure. (52) Section 503.1.4 is added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 15 of 53 503.1.4 Private Subdivisions. The streets in any private subdivision shall be constructed to meet City of Euless public street standards in accordance with the Unified Development Code. Exception: A variation allowed as part of an approved planned development. (53) Section 503.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty-four (24) feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fourteen (14) feet. Exceptions: 1. Existing fire lanes that were in compliance with the width and radius requirements when built, shall be allowed to continue as a legally existing non -conforming use until they are rebuilt, at which time every reasonable effort shall be made to bring them into compliance with the current regulations. 2. When a median is incorporated into a fire lane or private street entry, one of the lanes may be reduced to a minimum of twenty (20) feet in clear width provided the other lane is maintained at twenty-four (24) feet and the arrangement is approved by the fire code official. 3. Where fire apparatus access roads abut an interior access self -storage facility an approved parking lane or spaces must be provided to help insure persons utilizing the facility do not park in the fire lanes. (54) Section 503.2.3 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. 1. Unless otherwise permitted, fire lanes shall be constructed of concrete and approved by the City Engineer, Exception: Alternative materials may be approved for residential fire lanes providing access to a single residence. 2. Fire lanes serving commercial facilities shall be constructed to support a minimum of an eighty thousand (80,000) pound load limit. 3. Fire lane locations shall be approved by the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 16 of 53 4. Routine maintenance of existing asphalt fire lanes shall be permitted, including filling potholes. When any section of an asphalt fire lane fails and requires replacement, the replaced portion shall come into compliance with this section and be replaced with concrete. 5. When a fire lane is in disrepair or requires fire lane striping and the owner fails to make the required repairs within sixty (60) calendar days of being notified by certified mail, They City of Euless or a contractor hired by the City of Euless may enter onto the property for the purpose of making the required repairs. The cost of the repairs and a reasonable administrative fee will be billed to the property owner. If the property owner fails to pay the cost of the repairs within sixty (60) days, a lien may be placed on the property to recover the costs. (55) Section 503.2.4 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.4 Turning radius. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum inside turning radius of twenty-eight (28) feet and a minimum outside turning radius of fifty-two (52) feet. (56) Section 503.2.7 is amended to read as follows: Section 503.2.7 Grade. The maximum grade for a fire apparatus access roadway or emergency access easement shall not exceed six (6) percent. When terrain conditions exist that impose a roadway grade level greater than six (6) percent the city engineer and the fire code official shall confer to determine if alternative measures can be taken while ensuring responding fire apparatus can traverse the area. (57) Section 503.3 is amended to read as follows: 503.3 Marking. Fire apparatus access roads, fire lanes, and fire zones shall be marked with approved striping, signage, or both as required by the fire code official to prevent the obstruction thereof. Signs and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. 1. Striping — Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six (6) inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "FIRE LANE — NO PARKING' shall appear in minimum four (4) inch white letters at approximately fifteen (15) foot intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the entire vertical face of the curb. Exception: When authorized by separate ordinance, private streets meeting the design standards of a public street are exempted from Ordinance No. 2325, Page 17 of 53 the striping requirements. This exception shall not apply to portions of the streets that may need to be marked as fire lanes, fire zones or no parking areas to insure emergency access to fire hydrants, sprinkler connections, or other areas as deemed necessary by the fire code official. 2. Signs- Required signs shall read "FIRE LANE — NO PARKING" and shall be approximately twelve (12) inches wide and eighteen (18) inches high. Signs shall be white in color with red lettering and borders, using not less than two (2) inch lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a building, wall, or stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be approximately six feet, six inches (6'6") above finished grade. The location and spacing of the signs shall be approved by the fire code official. (58) Section 503.4 is amended to read as follows: 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads and fire zones shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances of any area marked as a fire lane or fire zone shall be maintained at all times. Vehicles or obstructions in a marked fire lane or fire zone may be towed or otherwise removed at the owner's expense. (59) Section 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices is amended to add the following: A permit is required prior to installing any speed bump or traffic calming device in a marked private fire lane, fire zone or emergency access easement Such speed bump or device shall be designed, placed, and constructed in a manner approved by the fire code official. Speed bumps, speed humps, and similar devices shall conform to the following requirements: 1. The maximum height of a speed bump is four (4) inches as measured from the surrounding roadway surface. 2. Speed bumps must not exceed a rate of rise of one (1) inch of rise in every three (3) inches of width. 3. Speed bumps must be painted in a contrasting color with the surrounding road surface. Approved paint colors are yellow or white. 4. An operational permit is required to maintain speed bumps or other traffic calming devices on anything other than a public street. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 18 of 53 (60) Section 503.6 Security gates is amended to add the following: Gates installed across access roadways or access easements shall be maintained operational at all times. When access gates are out of service, they shall be secured in the open position until repairs are complete. All gate installations across a fire apparatus access road or across a private street shall meet the following requirements: 1. Manually operated gates shall be secured in a manner using a Knox padlock where unlocking the padlock and opening the gate can be performed by one person without excessive exertion. 2. All electrical or mechanically operated gates must be equipped with a Knox access key switch or approved alternative. A secondary emergency release device, such as a chain drop, or other approved method is required to be installed on the outside of the gate and secured with a Knox padlock. 3. Gates installed across fire department access roads that provide access to private subdivisions, apartment complexes, or other high hazard locations as determined by the fire code official must also comply with the following requirements: Gates shall be equipped with an Opticom, or approved alternative as the primary opening device. The device shall be positioned a minimum of ten (10) feet above finished street level. The gate shall also have a Knox access key switch as a secondary means to open the gate. The location of the Knox switch shall be approved by the fire code official. Gates shall open the full width of the fire lane using a Knox device, ground loop or Opticom like devices. The gate must open a minimum of one (1) foot per second. Gates must be designed to open fully in the event of a power failure and must remain open until power is restored, or be provided with an approved alternative power source that will operate the gate for a period of twenty-four (24) hours upon loss of primary power. 4. All streets, gates and other fire protection features, signs and equipment are subject to periodic inspection by the fire code official and must be repaired immediately if found to be in a condition of disrepair. The fire code official shall have the right to enter the subdivision or other regulated premises and disable, open, or remove any gate, device or other feature that impedes or controls Ordinance No. 2325, Page 19 of 53 vehicle access at the sole expense of the property owner or homeowners association. (61) Section 503.7 is added to read as follows: Section 503.7 Access gates on perimeter fencing. Communities with security fencing around the perimeter of the property shall install and maintain access gates at locations and intervals required by the fire code official to provide emergency responders access. The gates shall have a minimum opening width of four (4) feet and designed to accommodate a Knox pad lock or approved alternative locking device to allow emergency responders rapid access. (62) Section 503.8 is added to read as follows: 503.8 Fire Lane Repairs. A contractor shall notify the fire department before beginning any repairs that will render any part of any fire lane unusable to emergency traffic. (63) Section 505.1 is amended to read as follows: 505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or fire lane and shall be in compliance with this section. All numbers shall contrast with their backgrounds, shall be of an approved and legible font and have a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. 1. For commercial buildings, the size of address numbers shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches in height and shall be placed on the building or in a location approved by the fire code official. Suite numbers or other sub addresses shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in height and shall be placed on the front and rear doors of each suite. Building numbers shall be illuminated through an internal or external light source. The color of the numbers shall contrast with the background they are mounted on and must be clearly visible in both daylight and nighttime conditions. 2. If a structure is more than two hundred (200) feet from a public street, the address shall also appear at the front or main entry of the property at an approved location. 3. Utility markings are required for multi -tenant occupancies such as apartments and commercial strip centers. The address numbers shall be affixed with minimum one (1) inch tall lettering on the gas meters, electric meter bases, and exterior disconnects for utilities. The addressing must be maintained in a clear and legible condition at all times. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 20 of 53 4. When required by the fire code official, apartment complexes must install approved signage bearing the name of the apartment complex and the address at any access drive(s) to the property. 5. Individual apartment units must have the unit address posted on or adjacent to the front door. If a garage is connected to an apartment unit, the unit number shall be posted above the garage in minimum four (4) inch numbers above the overhead garage door. 6. Apartment buildings shall have the building address or building number marked in the fire lane at a location approved by the fire code official. The markings shall contain a minimum of a twenty- four inch by twelve inch (24" by 12") red rectangle painted on the pavement, adjacent to the red fire lane markings. The red rectangle shall contain white numbers a minimum of ten (10") inches in height that indicate the street address or the building number of the building. This address marking must be maintained in a clear and legible condition at all times. 7. Apartment complexes shall install and maintain approved sign(s) on the side of the building facing the fire lane that contains the building and apartment numbers contained in that structure in a clear and readable manner. Additional building signs may be required by the fire code official on all sides of the structure. 8. Residential occupancies shall have house numbers a minimum of four (4") inches in height on the street side of the structure or the property owner shall make the address readily visible from the street or access easement, or provide for the address near the street or access easement on a post, monument or mail box in a manner that makes it readily visible for emergency service personnel. (64) Section 506.1 is amended to read as follows: 506.1 Where required for fire or police department access. Where access inside a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings, the fire code official is authorized to require a Knox key box, or other approved method to access the building, to be installed at an approved location for the rapid access of fire responders. The Knox box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Additional key boxes may be required by the fire code official depending on the size and configuration of a building. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 21 of 53 In addition to the installation of a Knox box, an approved method of entry that does not require a key shall be provided in Residential Group R-1 or R-2 occupancies when deemed necessary by the police chief or their representative. (65) Section 507.4 is amended to read as follows: 507.4 Water supply test date and information. The water supply test used for hydraulic calculation of fire protection systems shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291 "Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants" and shall take place within one year of sprinkler plan submittal. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official, as required. The exact location of the static/residual hydrant and the flow hydrant shall be indicated on the design drawings. All fire protection plan submittals shall be accompanied by copy of the water flow test report. The licensed contractor shall design the fire protection system based on this fluctuation information, as per the applicable referenced NFPA standard and the additional design requirements as required by Section 903.3.5. (66) Section 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 500 feet. 2. {Exception deleted} (67) Section 507.5.1.2 is added to read as follows: 507.5.1.2 Hydrant Placement. All fire hydrants shall be installed in compliance with the City of Euless Engineering Standards. The hydrant spacing provisions of the Euless Unified Development Code (UDC) are intended to be used as a guide, however the fire code official may require additional hydrants when deemed necessary due to fire department access concerns, building design, or site hazards. A hydrant shall be installed at every intersection of new residential subdivisions. Any distances referenced in this code or the UDC shall be measured along approved routes as they would be driven by fire apparatus. (68) Section 507.5.4 is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 22 of 53 507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves shall be maintained at all times. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible or usable. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants. (69) Section 507.6 is added to read as follows: 507.6 Dead end lines. The use of dead-end water service lines requires the approval of the City Engineer and the fire code official. Only one fire hydrant is permitted on a dead end six-inch (6") line and shall not exceed two hundred and fifty (250) feet. A maximum of two hydrants, or a single hydrant and a fire sprinkler connection are permitted on a dead end eight -inch (8") line and shall not exceed fire hundred (500) feet in length. (70) Section 509.1 Identification is amended to add the following paragraph: Lettering for signage required by this section shall have a minimum height of two (2) inches when located inside a building, and four (4) inches when located outside. The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the background. (71) Section 603.5 Relocatable power taps and current taps is amended to add the following paragraph: Large appliances with significant power draw, including but not limited to heaters, freezers, microwaves, or refrigerators shall be plugged directly into a wall outlet and may not be powered by extension cords, relocatable power taps, multi -plug adaptors or similar devices. (72) Section 603.6 extension cords is amended to add the following paragraph: Extension cords shall have a minimum rating of thirteen (13) amps and bear a label with the rating of the cord for verification purposes. (73) Section 603.9 Portable electric space heaters is amended to add the following paragraph: Portable heaters shall be maintained in good operating condition, with all safety screens, tip switches, and other safety features attached and operable. Portable heaters with missing or inoperable safety features shall be disconnected from their power source and removed immediately. (74) Section 604.1 Elevator Operation, Maintenance, and Fire Service Keys - General is amended to add the following paragraph: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 23 of 53 Elevators shall be inspected and serviced annually by a company or individual that is trained to perform this service. Documentation of the service shall be provided to the fire code official upon request. All safety equipment, including emergency phones and alarms shall be maintained in an operable condition. (75) Section 605.4 is amended to read as follows: 605.4 Fuel oil storage systems. Fuel oil storage systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with this code. Tanks and fuel -oil piping systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 13 of the International Mechanical Code and Chapter 57 of this code. (76) Section 605.4.2.3 is amended to read as follows: 605.4.2.3 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with Section 605A.2 shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel -burning equipment installed in accordance with Section 605.4.2.5. Connections between tanks and equipment supplied by such tanks shall be made using closed piping systems. (77) Section 606.2 is amended to read as follows: 606.2 Where Required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapors, including but not limited to cooking equipment used in fixed, mobile, or temporary concessions, such as trucks, buses, trailers, pavilions, or any form of roofed enclosure, as required by the fire code official. (78) Section 611 is added to read as follows: SECTION 611 PARAPETS 611.1 Parapets. When a parapet extends three (3) feet or more on all sides of a building, a fire department access opening shall be provided. The access opening shall be a minimum of three (3) feet wide extending from a point not greater than one (1) foot above the roof deck. One access point shall be provided for every one hundred (100) linear feet or portion thereof for the rear wall. Exterior mounted service ladders that are permanently affixed to the building will count towards this requirement. Roof access ladders located inside the structure may be used to meet this requirement if the ladders are accessible through an exterior door, located inside a fully sprinkled building, and the room containing the ladder is protected completely within a one -hour enclosure. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 24 of 53 (79) Section 612 is added to read as follows: SECTION 612 VENT CLEANING 612.1 Vent Cleaning. Vents used for the conveyance of lint, grease or heated gasses shall be maintained in a clean and hazard free manner. Vents, including but not limited to dryer exhaust vents, kitchen exhaust vents and chimneys shall be inspected and cleaned when required by the fire code official. (80) Section 807.5.2.2 is amended to read as follows: 807.5.2.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than twenty (20) percent of the wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous from floor to ceiling or wall to wall. Curtains, draperies, wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible. Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to fifty (50) percent of the wall area. (81) Section 901.6.1.1 is added to read as follows: 901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners shall maintain and test standpipe systems per the requirements of NFPA 25. The following additional requirements shall be required every five (5) years: The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the standpipe shall be 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. An air test may be required prior to a hydrostatic test being performed. 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. There is no required pressure criterion at the outlet. Verify that check valves function properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 25 of 53 3. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, a blue tag (as per Texas Administrative Code, Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag) shall be placed 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. 4. 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. (82) Section 901.6.4 is added to read as follows: Section 901.6.4 Inspection criteria. All fire protection systems and fire extinguishers shall be inspected by a technician licensed by the State of Texas as required by the fire code official or other provision of law. If a system fails to pass a required test, is impaired or is inoperative, the service technician must notify the fire code official's office immediately. This provision extends to all required sprinkler and fire alarm systems in residential occupancies. Maintenance of these systems is the responsibility of the property owner. Where systems are intended to serve more than one property or location, the home owners association and the individual property owners are jointly responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the systems and components including, but not limited to, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, underground fire lines, FDC's, vaults, and similar items. Proof of compliance must be provided to the fire code official within thirty (30) days of a written request for such verification. (83) Section 901.6.5 is added to read as follows: 901.6.5 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be signaled, transmitted, or caused in any manner. Fire alarm systems transmitting false alarms shall be serviced immediately. The fire code official is authorized to require a building evacuated or require an approved fire watch for impaired fire alarm systems experiencing repeated nuisance alarms. (84) Section 903.1.2 is added to read as follows: 903.1.2 Sprinkler Piping. When metal piping is used, a minimum of schedule 40 piping is required on any dry pipe and a minimum of Schedule 10 is required on any wet pipe sprinkler system installed in the city. (85) Section 903.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems- Where Required is amended to add the following paragraph and delete the exception: Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoist ways other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances. Storage Ordinance No. 2325, Page 26 of 53 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" Alternative methods of protection may be required. Exception (deleted) (86) Section 903.2.8 is amended to read as follows: 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.1.2 and 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area, including multi -family structures, hotels, motels, apartments, condominiums, or townhomes containing three (3) or more dwelling units. Residential units in a grouping of three or more contiguous dwelling units, regardless of fire walls or other separations are considered multi -family units and are regulated under the sprinkler provisions of this code. A 13R system installed in multi -family units shall provide full coverage of the attic, all enclosures, and protect the structure to the same extent of coverage as would be required utilizing an NFPA 13 system design. When approved by the fire code official, attic fire sprinkler protection is not required in townhomes where the units meet all the following conditions: 1. Individual living units are separated by 2 hour rated fire walls. 2. The building does not exceed thirty (30) feet to the top of the roof ridge. 3. The total square footage footprint of the building does not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet. A single riser or gang riser arrangement under the control of the HOA is permitted in townhomes when approved by the fire code official. (87) Section 903.2.9.5 is added to read as follows: 903.2.9.5 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. (88) Section 903.2.11.3 is amended to read 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 a penthouse in compliance with Section 1511 of the International Building Code) that is located thirty-five (35) feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 27 of 53 Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code having no other occupancies above the subject garage when approved by the fire code official. (89) Section 903.2.11.7 is added to read as follows: 903.2.11.7 High -piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding twelve (12) feet see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply. (90) Section 903.2.11.8 is added to read as follows: 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. (91) Section 903.2.11.9 is added to read as follows: 903.2.11.9 Buildings 6,000 square feet or greater: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings with a building area of six thousand (6,000) square feet or greater and in all buildings that are enlarged to be six thousand (6,000) square feet or greater. For the purposes of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings. Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code having no other occupancies above the subject garage when approved by the fire code official. (92) Section 903.3 Installation Requirements is amended to add the following: Underground fire sprinkler mains shall only be installed by a company with a Texas State Fire Sprinkler License shall install. The company installing the underground is responsible for the portion of piping from the tap to the floor flange in the riser room. 2. If a fire sprinkler vault is installed for multifamily buildings, a manifold may be used to connect three (3), four (4) inch lines to serve three (3) separate buildings with the approval of the fire code official, and proven hydraulically. (93) Section 903.3.1.1.1 is amended to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved alternative fire suppression system or alternative fire protection methods, and an automatic fire detection system in ... Ordinance No. 2325, Page 28 of 53 (bulk of section unchanged)... because it is damp, of fire -resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the fire code official. 3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -resistance rating of not less than two (2) hours. 4. Elevator machine room, machinery spaces, and hoist ways other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances. (94) Section 903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms is deleted in its entirety (95) Section 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems is amended to add the following paragraph: Sprinklers installed under this provision must provide full coverage of the attic, all enclosures, and protect the structure to the same extent of an NFPA 13 system design unless specifically excluded under section 903.2.8. (96) Section 903.3.1.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; and Group R-4 Condition 1 shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law. (97) Section 903.3.1.4 is added to read as follows: 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall meet the requirements of the applicable NFPA standard and this section. 903.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry -pipe, pre -action 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 the following conditions are met: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 29 of 53 1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve assembly to allow the draining of the attic system without impairing sprinklers throughout the rest of the building 2. Adequate heat shall be provided to maintain the attic temperature to a minimum of 40 degrees Fahrenheit 3. The attic space is part of the buildings 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 for small sections of large diameter water filled pipe when approved by the fire code official. (98) Section 903.3.5 Water supplies is amended to add the following sentence: Every fire protection system shall be designed with a minimum water supply safety factor of ten (10) psi. (99) Section 903.4.2 Alarms is amended to add the following paragraph: The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum seventy-five (75) candela strobe rating, installed as close to the FDC as possible and approved by the fire code official. (100) Section 903.4.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.4.3 Floor Control Valves. Individual floor control valves shall be required in any building containing three (3) or more stories. The valves shall be located within a rated stairway or another location approved by the fire code official. The floor control valve shall have a control valve, flow switch, test and drain. Exception: Buildings not meeting the definition of a high rise in the International Fire Code and the fire code official determines the valves are not necessary due to the building size or configuration. (101) Section 903.6 is amended to read as follows: 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures under the following circumstances: 1. When a building exceeding the established limits of Section 903.2.11.3 (Buildings 35 feet or more in height) or Section 903.2.11.9 (Buildings 6,000 square feet or greater) experiences a Ordinance No. 2325, Page 30 of 53 change in occupancy classification use that results in a more hazardous use, or a use that would require a sprinkler system under another provision of this code; or 2. When the square footage or height of an existing building is increased to exceed the limits established in Section 903.2.11.3 or Section 903.2.11.9, the entire building must be sprinkled 3. Where required in Chapter 11 The fire code official is authorized to provide a reasonable time following occupancy to permit the installation of the sprinkler system in existing occupancies. (102) Section 903.7 is added to read as follows: Fire Sprinkler System Review Board. An administrative Fire Sprinkler System Review Board is established with the authority to review appeals originating under Section 903.6 of this code. The Fire Sprinkler System Review Board shall consist of the city manager or their designee, the fire chief, and the fire code official. The Fire Sprinkler System Review Board may review the specific circumstances surrounding the application of any provision of Section 903.6 in order to accomplish the objectives of this code and to assure that the provisions of Section 903.6 are being reasonably applied based on a cost/benefit analysis. The Fire Sprinkler System Review Board may issue waivers, modify requirements, or grant relief in the form of additional time to comply with a sprinkler requirements on a case by case basis. 903.7.1 Appeal to the Fire Sprinkler System Review Board. A request for an appeal to the Fire Sprinkler System Review Board must be submitted in writing to the city manager with in thirty (30) calendar days of the action being appealed. The city manager will convene a meeting of the board in a reasonable period of time for the purposes of addressing the appeal. 903.7.2 Appeal to the Board of Appeals. A decision by the Fire Sprinkler System Review Board can be appealed to the Board of Appeals by the applicant within thirty (30) calendar days of the decision. A request for an appeal to the Board of Appeals must be submitted in writing to the fire code official who will deliver the request to the Planning Department within seven (7) days. The Planning Department will schedule the hearing before the Board of Appeals and notify the applicant of the hearing date and time. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 31 of 53 (103) Section 905.1 Standpipe Systems- General is amended to add the following paragraph: All standpipes required by this code shall be designed as a Class I standpipe. The design shall incorporate a two -and -one-half inch (2-1/2") valve, with a two - and -one-half inch (2-1/2") by one -and -one-half inch (1-1/2"), National Standard Thread adapter. All standpipe outlets shall be equipped with an approved cap. The fire code official may require a locking Knox cap to be installed on standpipes that are found with missing caps. (104) Section 905.2 is amended to read as follows: 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 ten (10) psig and a maximum of forty (40) psig air pressure with a high/low alarm. (105) Section 905.3.9 is added to read as follows: 905.3.9 Large multi -story buildings. Class I automatic wet standpipes or manual wet standpipes shall be provided in multi -story buildings exceeding ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area per story, and where any portion of the building's interior area is more than two hundred (200) feet of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions: 1. Manual, automatic dry and semi -automatic dry standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14 when approved by the fire code official. 2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior corridors. (106) Section 905.4 Location of Class I Standpipe Hose Connections is amended by changing items 1, 3 and 5 and by adding the following item #7: 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 each floor landing 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. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 32 of 53 Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an exit stairway hose connection by a {remainder unchanged) 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 along major corridors thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. (107) Section 906.1 is amended to read as follows: 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be required in the following areas. The minimum acceptable fire extinguisher size shall be a 2A:10B:C five -pound fire extinguisher. 1. In all new and existing occupancies. 3. (Exception #3 deleted) 7. Buildings under construction as required by the fire code official 8. In short term rental occupancies as defined by City of Euless ordinance 2307 {Remainder of section is unchanged} (108) Section 907.1. 2 Fire Alarm Shop Drawings is amended by adding the following sentence: Drawings must be in a minimum of 1/8 inch scale. (109) Section 907.1.4, 907.1.5, 907.1.6, 907.1.7, 907.1.8, and 907.1.9 are added to read as follows: 907.1.4 General design. All fire alarm systems shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code). Ordinance No. 2325, Page 33 of 53 1. A zone map or other approved method of clearly identifying the zone or address and location of the device in alarm shall be posted at the control panel. The minimum size of the zone map is ten inches by fourteen inches (10" x 14"). 2. All new or replacement fire alarm systems shall be addressable. Alarm systems serving more than twenty (20) smoke detectors shall have analog initiating devices Exception: Small systems designed to meet the requirements of Section 907.2.24 Minimum Monitoring Requirements when approved by the fire code official. 907.1.6 Operation of fire alarm panels. The fire alarm panel shall not require a tool, key, enable key, code, or special knowledge to operate. 907.1.6 Panel location. The fire alarm panel, or an approved remote annunciator shall be installed near the main entrance at a location approved by the fire code official. 907.1.7 Multiple panels. When multiple buildings with individual fire alarm panels exist on one property, each building's fire alarm panel shall report back to a main fire alarm panel installed at a location approved by the fire code official. 907.1.8 External notification device. External weatherproof audio/visual device(s) shall be installed at locations required by the fire code official. Approved signage may be required. 907.1.9 Wording. All visible and audible notification devices shall be of a type approved by the fire code official and shall have the word "Fire" on the device when received from the manufacturer or placed in an approved manner on the device after installation. (110) Section 907.2 Where Required- New Buildings and Structures is amended to add the following: 1. An approved smoke detection system is required to be installed in a corridor that does not achieve a minimum one (1) hour fire resistive rating based on the corridor provisions of Table 1020.2. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The fire code official may waive this requirement for corridors that do not exceed fifty (50) feet in length. 2. Elevator recall must include smoke detectors on each level, smoke detection in elevator equipment rooms, and at the top of the elevator shaft unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 34 of 53 3. The application of any exception in Section 907 is permitted only when allowed by the fire code official. Exceptions: {unchanged} (111) Section 907.2.1 Group A is amended to add the following after the first paragraph: Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than one (1) foot-candle (11 lux) at the walking surface level, and stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions. (112) Section 907.2.3 is amended to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system 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 feet of 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. The provisions of Group E occupancies shall extend to Group E — Day Care facilities and Group 1-4 day care with the following modifications: 1. Smoke detection is required in each room that is or may be used for child or adult care purposes. 2. A manual pull station is required at a location where it is readily available to the staff. 3. Kitchen fire suppression systems shall be interconnected to and activate the fire alarm system. 4. An emergency voice evacuation component is not required as part of the fire alarm system in Group E Day Care or Group 1-4 occupancies. Exceptions: 1. {No change} 1.1 Residential In -Home day care with not more than twelve (12) children may use single station smoke alarms in all habitable rooms. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 35 of 53 (For child care of more than five (5) children two and one-half (2 1/2) or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6) {No change to remainder of exceptions} (113) Section 907.2.11.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and 1-1 is amended to add the following paragraph: Any tenant or occupant that removes or renders a smoke alarm inoperable by any means shall be in violation of this section. (114) Section 907.2.24 is added to read: 907.2.24 Minimum monitoring requirements for fire sprinkler systems. Regardless of other provisions of this code, all fire sprinkler systems shall be monitored. Alarm systems must consist of a minimum of a water flow device, tamper switches on each water control valve, a pull station, a smoke or heat detector positioned near the panel, and an exterior AN device. Additionally, an approved interior notification device shall be installed to notify occupants of an alarm condition. In multi -tenant occupancies, this provision requires a notification device in each separate lease space. (115) Section 907.4.2 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes is amended to add the following: 1. Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double - action type. (116) Section 907.6.1.1 is added to read as follows: 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the failure of any single alarm initiating or alarm indicating (notification) device or single open in any circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class "A" circuits and shall have a minimum of six (6) feet of separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and return circuit conductors. All underground wiring shall use listed waterproof fire alarm wire and be installed in conduit. All systems and components shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72. (117) Section 907.6.3 Initiating Device Identification is amended to delete Exceptions 1 and 2 (118) Section 907.6.6.4 added to read as follows: 907.6.6.4 Communication requirements. All new or replacement fire alarm systems shall transmit the following signals; general alarm, water flow, supervisory and trouble signals, as well as any specialty signals required by the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 36 of 53 (119) Section 910.2 Smoke and Heat Removal- Where Required; change exception 2 and 3 to read as follows: 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. 3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings equipped with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)12 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited. (120) Section 910.2.3 is added to read as follows: 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 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. (121) Section 910.3.4 is amended to read as follows: 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 Sections 910.3.4.1 through 910.3.4.3. 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. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 37 of 53 Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2 910.3.4.2 Non-sprinklered 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 degrees F (56 degrees C) and 220 degrees F (122 degrees C) above ambient. Exception: Listed gravity operated drop out vents. (122) Section 910.4.3.1 is amended to read as follows: 910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be 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. (123) Section 910.4.4 is amended to read as follows: 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 (124) Section 912.1.2 is added to read as follows: 912.1.2 Fire Department Connection (FDC) Specifications. Fire department connections shall meet the following specifications: 1. A four -inch (4") Storz connection shall be installed with an approximate forty-five (45) degree down angle. The connection shall be located between 36 and 48 inches above grade. Piping for the FDC shall be painted red. A locking Knox cap shall be required on all new or existing FDCs. 2. Vehicle impact protection meeting the requirements of Section 312 shall be installed when deemed necessary by the fire code official. The bollards shall be painted yellow. 3. The FDC for a townhome or similar connected single-family residential housing unit may utilize an approved two and one half (2-1/2) inch NST connection when the flow rate for the system is shown to be supported by a two and one half (2-1/2) inch inlet and when approved by the fire code official. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 38 of 53 (125) Section 912.5 Signs is amended to add the following paragraphs: The fire code official may require an additional sign on any structure, new or existing, to identify the location of a wall mounted FDC. The sign shall be red and have the letters "FDC' painted or stenciled in a minimum of four (4) inch white lettering. If a remote FDC serves more than one building, a metal sign shall be attached to the FDC of sufficient size to allow for "BLDG" to be stenciled or painted in two (2) inch stroke letters, and the building numbers to follow horizontally in three (3) inch numbers. The lettering shall be white and the background red. The sign shall be attached to the FDC pipe and face the road or fire lane. This sign shall be maintained legible and visible at all times. (126) Section 912.6 Backflow Prevention is amended to add the following paragraphs: Backflow devices on fire sprinkler systems shall be an Ames 3000 or equivalent device approved by the fire code official. The backflow device shall be tested annually. If the fire sprinkler main serves a fire sprinkler system with chemical additives a reduced pressure detector assembly is required. If the device is located outside of the building it shall be installed in a vault complying with published standards provided by the City Engineer or fire code official. When approved by the fire code official, the requirement for a vault may be waived provided: 1. The fire line is not more than two hundred (200) feet in length as measured from the point of connection to the city main to the sprinkler riser; 2. An approved blow off valve is installed when required by the city near the end of the line at an approved location. 3. The riser room is large enough to accommodate the riser and the back -flow device, and still allow room to test and remove these items. 4. The required transmitter device is mounted at a location and manner approved by the city. (127) Section 912.8 is added to read as follows: 912.8 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire department connection as the fire hose lays. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 39 of 53 Exception: The distance described herein may be increased by the fire code official for cause. (128) Section 913.2.1 Protection of Fire Pump Rooms is amended by adding a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1. 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. (129) Section 913.4 Valve Supervision is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: The fire -pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power", "phase reversal" and "pump running" conditions by supervisory signal on distinct circuits. (130) Section 914.3.1.2 is amended to read as follows: 914.3.1.2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps. In all buildings that are more than 120 feet in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water mains located in different streets. {Remainder unchanged} (131) Section 1008.3.5 Illumination Level Under Emergency Power is amended to add the following paragraph: Lighting may be required in areas or rooms when, in the opinion of the fire code official, the additional lighting is necessary to enable occupants to safely exit the area in the event of a power failure. (132) Section 1009.1 Accessible Means of Egress Required is amended to add exception 3 as follows: 3. 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. (133) Section 1010.1 Doors is amended to add the following to the end of the first paragraph. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 40 of 53 Where additional doors exist in a structure or room that could be mistaken for exit doors, the fire code official may require the doors to be marked "NOT AN EXIT" by an approved sign or stenciling. (134) Section 1010.2.5 Bolt Locks is amended so that exceptions 3 and 4 read as follows: Exceptions: 3. Where a pair of doors serve an occupant load of less 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} (135) Section 1010.2.9 is amended to read as follows: 1010.1.10 Panic and fire exit hardware. Doors serving a Group H occupancy and doors serving rooms or spaces with an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock other than panic hardware or fire exit hardware (exceptions unchanged} (136) Section 1010.2.11 Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors is amended by adding items 7 and 8 to read as follows: 7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided, approved smoke detectors shall be provided, when required by the fire code official, on both the access and egress sides of doors and at a location approved by the fire code official in accordance with NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. 8. When required by the fire code official, a Knox key switch or an approved toggle switch located inside a Knox key box shall be installed at an approved location to act as an emergency override of any magnetic locking device system. (137) Section 1010.2.12 Sensor Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors is amended to revise item # 3 and to add items #7 and #8 to read as follows: 3 The doors shall be arranged to unlock from an approved unlocking device. When activated, the unlocking device shall interrupt the power to the lock and the doors shall remain unlocked for not less than 30 seconds. A push to exit button is not permitted on new installations. A touch bar on the exit door, or other approved Ordinance No. 2325, Page 41 of 53 method to provide a direct interruption of power to the lock is required. Push to exit button configurations that were installed prior to January 2012 are permitted to remain when maintained in compliance with the codes in effect at the time they were installed. 7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided, approved smoke detectors shall be provided, when required by the fire code official, on both the access and egress sides of doors and at a location approved by the fire code official in accordance with NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. 8. When required by the fire code official, a Knox key switch or an approved toggle switch located inside a Knox key box must be installed at an approved location to permit an emergency override of any magnetic locking device system. (138) Section 1010.2.14 Delayed Egress Locking System is amended to add item # 9 to read as follows: 9. When required by the fire code official, a Knox key switch or an approved toggle switch located inside a Knox key box shall be installed at an approved location to act as an emergency override of any magnetic locking device system. (139) Section 1030.1.1.1 Spaces Under Grandstands and Bleachers is amended to add exception 4: 4. Where alternative means or methods are submitted and approved by the building and fire code officials. (140) Section 1032.2 is amended to read as follows: 1032.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the event of fire or other emergency. An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means of egress. (141) Section 1032.3.2 is added to read as follows: 1032.32 Group R-1 and R-2. Motorcycles, barbecue grills, and other similar equipment are prohibited in breezeways, under stairs or in other public egress areas of Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies. The breezeways, exit stairs and walkways from any dwelling unit to the public parking lot shall be maintained free of any obstruction that hinders egress. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 42 of 53 (142) Section 1103.3 Existing Elevators is amended to add a sentence to the end of the paragraph as follows: Emergency signage as required by Section 604.4 shall be posted on all existing elevators. (143) Section 1103.5.6 is added to read as follows: 1103.5.6 Spray Booths and Rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2404.4. (144) Section 1103.7.7 is added to read as follows: 1103.7.7 Fire Alarm System Design Standards. Where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced, the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke and/or heat detectors shall have analog initiating devices. (145) Section 1203.1.4 is added to read as follows: 1203.1.4 Installation. Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Existing installations shall be maintained in accordance with the original approval, except as specified in Chapter 11. (146) Section 1203.1.10 is added to read as follows: 1203.1.10 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS). For Critical Operations Power Systems necessary to maintain continuous power supply to facilities or parts of facilities that require continuous operation for the reasons of public safety, emergency management, national security, or business continuity, see NFPA70. (147) Section 1203.2 is amended to read as follows: 1203.2 Where Required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections 1203.2.1 through 1203.2.19 or elsewhere identified in this code or any other referenced code or standard. (148) Section 1203.7 is added to read as follows: 1203.7 Minimum duration of standby power. Unless a time limit is specified in this code, or in another referenced code or standard, the emergency and standby power system shall be supplied with enough fuel or energy storage capacity to operate for not less than 2-hours of full -demand of the system. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 43 of 53 Exception: Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider and is approved. (149) Section 2304.1.1 is added to read as follows: Section 2304.1.1 General requirements. Fuel storage tanks shall be placed so that fuel delivery trucks will be parked completely off the public street, at least twenty-five (25) feet from any dispensing device and parked so as not to interfere with the safe, free movement of vehicles to and from any dispensing device. Where this cannot be accomplished at existing stations or due to site limitations outside of the control of the owner, the fire code official may require additional safety measures be taken during fuel off-loading to minimize the risk of vehicles striking the tank truck or delivery hoses. (150) Section 2304.5 is added to read as follows: 2304.5 Temporary fuel dispensing at construction sites. This section only applies to temporary diesel tanks located on an active construction sites for no more than one hundred and twenty (120) days used for fueling heavy machinery. The time limitation may be extended on a case -by -case basis by the fire code official. Temporary storage tanks at construction sites shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Tank locations must be approved by the fire code official. 2. The fuel storage tank may not exceed a capacity of three thousand (3,000) gallons. The fire code official may increase this size requirement if additional safety precautions are put in place. 3. Approved secondary containment must be provided capable of containing one and a half times the contents of the tank. Rainwater accumulations must be removed regularly from the containment area. 4. Single wall tanks containing diesel fuel only are permitted in temporary construction use. 5. The tank and installation must comply with all applicable provisions of NFPA #30, and applicable state law and local codes. (151) Section 2306.2.3 Above -ground Tanks Located Outdoors, Above Grade is amended to change items 4 through 5 and add items 6 through 12 to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 44 of 53 4. Tanks shall be located within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of a public street or fire department access road and within a five hundred (500) foot hose lay of a fire hydrant. 5. All tanks shall be installed on a concrete slab. The slab shall be designed to support the full weight of the tank and shall extend a minimum of three (3) feet past all portions of the tank. When required by the fire code official, the pad shall have a minimum six (6) inch containment curb with an approved drain valve. 6. Vehicle impact protection shall be installed in compliance with Section 312 to protect the curbing and the tanks. 7. The fire code official may require additional security measures such as fencing and/or monitoring capabilities to prevent tampering with the above ground tanks. 8. A three (3) foot clear space must be maintained around the tanks at all times. 9. Signage complying with Section 2305.6; 5001.1.2; and NFPA 704 shall be installed on each tank or dispenser. 10. A minimum of one 4013C rated fire extinguisher shall be located between twenty-five (25) feet and fifty (50) feet from the dispensing device accessible during hours of pump operations. 11. The provisions of this section shall apply to all above ground fuel storage tanks regulated by the International Fire Code, including any generator or pump fuel tanks containing diesel fuel or other Class II or III -A fuels in excess of four hundred ninety-nine (499) gallons and tanks containing gasoline or other Class I fuel in any quantity above fifty (50) gallons. If a conflict exists between sections, the more restrictive regulation will prevail. 12. Tanks located at construction projects or similar approved temporary use locations shall comply with 2304.5 and may be exempted from specific provisions of this section on an item by item basis. (152) Section 2404.10 is added to read as follows: 2404.10 Doors to closed spray booths and spray rooms. Closed spray booths or spray rooms shall be designed in such a manner that spraying operations cannot be conducted whenever any door into the booth or room is open. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 45 of 53 Exception: Spray booths installed prior to January, 2012 that were in compliance with the codes at the time they were installed. (153) Section 3201.5 is added to read as follows; 3201.5 — Sprinkler Design Presumption. When the specific products to be stored are unknown or cannot be identified, the fire protection system and life safety features shall be installed to accommodate Class IV commodities to the maximum pile height. (154) Table 3206.2, footnote h is amended to read as follows: h. Where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler systems or 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 the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with NFPA13, manual smoke and heat vents or manually activated engineered mechanical smoke exhaust systems shall be required within these areas. (155) Section 5001.1 Scope is amended to add the following paragraph: The presence of hazardous materials in excess of the exempt amounts as defined in the International Fire Code is prohibited in the entire City except properties located within commercial/industrial zoning districts, including such uses in the TX-10 and TX-121 gateway district or where specifically authorized in planned development districts or through a SUP. (156) Section 5001.1.2 is added to read as follows: 5001.1.2 Markings. Notwithstanding the other provisions required or referenced in Chapters 50 through 67, all storage tanks, regardless of contents or size, portable or fixed, must contain as a minimum the following information when required by the fire code authority. Name of product (common name). 2. Tank capacity in U.S, gallons. 3. DOT placard with the number visible. (if applicable) 4. NFPA placard (if applicable) In addition, signs may be required at the gates or doors leading into certain areas to alert fire personnel of the hazards expected in said area. Any such signs must be posted and maintained as required by the fire department. (157) Section 5005.1.13 is added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 46 of 53 5005.1.13 Educational facilities. Possession of hazardous materials, including flammable or combustible materials is prohibited on the premises of an E Occupancy. Exceptions: School laboratories, classrooms, custodial or similar areas where the material is used or stored in accordance with its label directions and this code as part of a maintenance or supervised educational program. 2. Material brought onto the property of an E occupancy that is part of a school sponsored or sanctioned demonstration, exhibit, or assignment. (158) Section 5005.1.14 is added to read as follows: 5005.1.14 Possession of pyrotechnic chemical products. No person shall design, possess, or obtain any form of a chemical or chemical mixture that produces visible light displays or sounds through a self -propagating, heat - releasing or pressure building caused by a chemical reaction and/or by ignition, without the possession of a license issued by the State of Texas. Nor shall any person design, possess or obtain any form of a chemical or chemical mixture used in the entertainment industry, to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, detonation, or chemical reaction, without the possession of a license issued by the State of Texas. (159) Section 5601.1.3 is amended to read as follows: 5601.1.3 Fireworks prohibited. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, and use of fireworks within the City of Euless is declared to be a nuisance and prohibited. To the extent allowed by law, the fire code official or his authorized representative may seize and cause to be destroyed any fireworks found within the city limits. Exception: The storage, handling, and use of fireworks for approved displays for which a pyrotechnics permit has been issued as permitted in Section 5608.2. (160) Section 5601.1.4 is amended to add the following after the first paragraph. Model rocketry is prohibited in the City of Euless. Exception: The use of single stage hobby rockets with a maximum altitude range of 200 feet when not in violation of any State or Federal regulation. (161) Section 5604.1 Explosive Materials Storage and Handling- General is amended to add the following paragraph: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 47 of 53 Except where specifically permitted by zoning ordinances, the gas well ordinance, or through the issuance of a permit from the fire department, the storage, handling, or use of explosives, explosive materials, and fireworks are prohibited within the city limits. (162) Section 5605.1 is amended to read as follows: 5605.1 Prohibition. The manufacturing, assembly and testing of explosives, blasting agents and fireworks is prohibited in the City of Euless. This prohibition does not apply to the necessary steps taken at a drilling or construction site to prepare and use agents for which a permit has been issued. (163) Section 5703.6 Piping Systems is amended to add the following sentence: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems. (164) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Above -ground Tanks Outside of Buildings is amended to read as follows: Storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks are prohibited in the entire City of Euless except as follows: 1. Installations complying with the provisions of the International Fire Code, Section 2306, and that are in an area zoned as TX-10, C-2, L- 1, 1-1, 1-2 or TX-121 zoning district 2. Temporary storage of flammable liquids as needed for temporary use at construction or similar temporary locations when approved by the fire code official and when in compliance with Section 2304.5; 3. Tanks that are within a planned development district which specifically authorizes such use, when the requirements of the International Fire Code are met; or 4. Facilities owned or under the direct control of a governmental entity where the fuel is necessary for the operation of emergency generators or other equipment critical to the infrastructure. 5. Aboveground storage tanks are prohibited for retail sales of motor fuels. 6. Other flammable liquids are prohibited in above -ground tanks or in tanks contained within vaults in the entire City of Euless, except that flammable liquids incidental to a commercial or manufacturing process may be allowed in outdoor aboveground tanks or approved Ordinance No. 2325, Page 48 of 53 indoor tanks provided the construction, installation, and placement of the tank and the handling and use of the liquid conforms to the requirements of the International Fire Code, and other applicable standards, and further provided that such tanks are located in an area zoned as a TX-10, C-2, L-1, 1-1, 1-2 or TX-121 zoning district, or are within a planned development district which specifically authorizes such use. 7. It is the intention of this section to entirely prohibit bulk plants and refineries for flammable or combustible liquids within the corporate limits of the City of Euless. (165) Section 5704.2.11.4 Leak Prevention is amended to add the following sentence: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems. (166) Section 5704.2.11.4.2 is amended to read as follows: 5704.2.11.4.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems ... fbulk of provision unchanged} ... and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 5704.2.11.4.3. (167) Section 5704.2.11.4.3 is added to read as follows: 5704.2.11.4.3 Observation wells. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum six (6) inches in diameter shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point twelve (12) inches below the average grade of the excavation to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide a sampling sump at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of four (4) sumps. Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within ten (10) feet of the tank excavation and one every fifty (50) feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers. A minimum of two (2) are required. (168) Section 5704.2,14.3 is added to read as follows: 5704.2.14.3 Removal of tanks. The owner, occupant, lessee, contractor, or any other person in control of any property containing a storage tank is responsible for complying with the provisions of this section within ninety (90) days of notification by the fire code official. The fire code official may require soil tests to determine if a hazard or environmental condition exists. (169) Section 5806.2 is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 2325, Page 49 of 53 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited in the entire City of Euless. (170) Sections 6103.2.1.8 is added to read as follows: 6103.2.1.8 Jewelry repair, dental labs and similar occupancies. Where natural gas service is not available, portable LP gas containers may be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed twenty (20) pound water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed sixty (60) pound water capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than twenty (20) feet. (171) Section 6104.2 is amended to read as follows: 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage and use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shall be in accordance with the International Fire Code, N.F.P.A. Standard #58, State Law, and any rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Where a conflict exists between these regulations, the more restrictive shall apply to the extent allowed by law. For the purposes of this Code, bulk storage of LPG shall be defined as an aggregate capacity of any one installation exceeding a two thousand (2,000) gallon water capacity. LPG is prohibited in the City, to the extent allowed by State law. It is the specific intent of this section to entirely prohibit the bulk storage of LPG within the corporate limits of the City of Euless. Exceptions Residential zoning districts are permitted one (1) tank per lot not to exceed a five hundred (500) Water Gallon Capacity (WGC) tank for the purposes of providing gas service to pools, spas, or outdoor appliances, provided natural gas is not available to the site, and provided the tank complies with the spacing provisions of Table 6104.3 and can be positioned to be immediately accessible to fire personnel in the event of an emergency. 2. Commercial zoning districts including such uses in the TX-10 and TX-121 gateway district are permitted tanks of up to an aggregate amount of two thousand (2000) WGC capacity, provided they meet the provisions of this code. Larger tanks are permitted with a PD or SUP only. 3. LPG tanks installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance that were in compliance with applicable codes at the time of their installation are allowed to continue in use. Any tank covered by this exception may not be replaced with a tank in violation of this section. New LPG tanks in residential areas, including multifamily, Ordinance No. 2325, Page 50 of 53 unless exempted elsewhere in this ordinance, are permitted for uses external to the structure only. 4. Quantities referred to in this section are aggregate quantities on each tract of land. It is the responsibility of the property owner and the installer of any LPG tank to ensure compliance with these regulations and any tank installed in violation of these provisions must be immediately removed. (172) Section 6104.2.1 is added to read as follows: 6104.2.1 Maximum capacity of other gases. The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 for the storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas shall also apply to the storage of Compressed Natural Gas ("CNG") and other alternative fuels. CNG is prohibited except in those areas as are hereby established: The entire City of Euless except those areas and quantities as established for Liquefied Petroleum Gases. (173) Section 6107.4 is amended to read as follows: 6107.4 Protecting Containers from Vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers, regulators, and piping shall be protected in accordance with Section 312. (174) Section 6109.13 is amended to read as follows: 6109.13 Protection of Containers. LP -gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required by Section 6107.4 Exception: The exception is deleted (175) Chapter 80 Referenced Standards, is amended to add the following after the first paragraph: The provisions of any standard referenced herein may be enforced by the fire code official to address or to provide guidance in addressing various issues that may arise. The fire code official may utilize portions of any referenced standards as needed, and as such they shall be considered to be a portion of this code to the extent they are utilized. Due to the constant evolution of the Standards, a different edition of any Standard may be used with the approval of the fire code official as a standard of good practice or as a prescriptive application of a standard. Ordinance No. 2325, Page 51 of 53 The following Regulations published by the State of Texas are also added to the list of approved Standards. TI TEXAS INSURANCE CODE REGULATIONS Chapter 6001 — Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 Fire Extinguishers Rules and 28 TAC 34.500 Fire Extinguisher Rules. Chapter 6002 — Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002. Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems and 28 TAC 34.700 the Fire Sprinkler Rules. 5.43-2 — Texas Insurance Code Article 5.43-2. Fire Detection and Alarm Devices and 28 TAC 34.600 the Fire Alarm Rules. TN TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TR TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION Railroad Commission Safety Rules governing LNG, LPG and CNG SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of Euless that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase. SECTION 5. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with Section 1-12 "General Penalty", Euless Code of Ordinances. Each such violation shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder for violation of an ordinance governing fire safety. SECTION 6. CUMULATIVE CLAUSE. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. The 2015 International Ordinance No. 2325, Page 52 of 53 Fire Code adopted on June 28, 2016, is repealed except to the extent any provision herein is readopted as a part of the 2021 International Fire Code. SECTION 7. SAVINGS CLAUSE. All rights and remedies of the City of Euless are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of the City Code or any other ordinances regulating fire safety that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. To the extent any use is deemed to be grandfathered or vested under the 2021 International Fire Code, such Code shall remain in full force and effect as to such use. SECTION 8. PUBLICATION CLAUSE. The City Secretary of the City of Euless is hereby directed to publish in the official newspaper of the City of Euless, as required by Section 12 of Article II of the Charter of the City of Euless. 611 : • - . EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication, as provided by the Euless City Charter and the laws of the State of Texas. PRESENTED AND PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on October 11, 2022, by a vote of --7-- ayes, —L— nays, and abstentions.0 APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: (D1C0-'P---' Wayne Olson, City Attorney Ordinance No. 2325, Page 53 of 53 ATTEST:, i Sutter, RMC, CMC, City Secretary AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account # Order Number Identification Order PO Amount Cols Depth 10663 332050 Print Legal Ad-IPL00939970 - IPLOO93997 $5218 1 48 L Attention: Mike Lowry THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF EULESS COUNTY OF TARRANT 201 N ECTOR DR EULESS, TX 760393543 Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this day personally appeared Amanda Grisham, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star - Telegram, published by the Star -Telegram, Inc. at CrTY OF EULESS Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, ORDINANCE NO. 2325 after beingduly sworn, did depose and say that AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Y p Y EULESS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAP- the attached clipping of an advertisement was TER 34 "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,' ARTICLE IV "STAN- ; published in the above named paper on the listed DARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF EULESS; dates: ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATION- AL FIRE CODE; REVISING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; DEFINING DISTRICTS No. of Insertions: 2 IN WHICH CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CAN BE KEPT; AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS Beginning Issue of: 10/13/2022 TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS EndingIssue of: 10/14/2022 GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARD- OUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM ; FIRE OR EXPLOSION; PROVIDING A ; PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS OR- DINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2115; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Any per- son, firm, or corporation violating any ; of the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with Section 1-12 "General Penalty", ; Euless Code of Ordinances. Each such violation shall be deemed a sep- Sworn to and—subs—cribed before met is 14th day o arate offense and shall be punishable October in the year of 2022 as such hereunder for violation of an Y ordinance governing fire safety. PRESENTED AND PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on October 11, 2022, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. IPLOO93997 Oct 13-14 2022 Notary Public in and for the state of Texas, residing in Dallas County P�'''.�?�� {p}■ gyp■n2O22 "Wi v E Extra charge for lost or duplicate affidavits. 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RueR A R009a1)0 4T®IlA MSSFD Cx Fi6T �??��aW°2a oauzmz AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account # Order Number I Identification Order PO Amount Cols Depth 10663 332050 1 Print Legal Ad-IPL00939970 - IPL0093997 $52.28 1 48 L Attention: Mike Lowry CITY OF EULESS 201 N ECTOR DR EULESS, TX 760393543 CITY OF EULESS ORDINANCE NO.2325 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAP- TER 34 "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," ARTICLE IV `STAN- DARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF EULESS; ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATION- AL FIRE CODE; REVISING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; DEFINING DISTRICTS IN WHICH CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CAN BE KEPT; AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARD- OUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS OR- DINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2116; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Any per- son, firm, or corporation violating any of the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with Section 1-12 "General Penalty", Euless Code of Ordinances. Each such violation shall be deemed a sep- arate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder for violation of an ordinance governing fire safety.. PRESENTED AND PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on October 11, 2022, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. IPL0093997 Oct 13-14 2022 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this day personally appeared Amanda Grisham, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star - Telegram, published by the Star -Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the attached clipping of an advertisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: No. of Insertions: 2 Beginning Issue of: 10/13/2022 Ending Issue of: 10/14/2022 worn to an su scrl e e ore me t is t ay o October in the year of 2022 Notary Public in and for the state of Texas, resi ing in Dallas County sue. if 1 18t 1 Extra charge for lost or duplicate affidavits. Legal document please do not destroy!