HomeMy WebLinkAbout1505 11-13-2001ORDINANCE NO. 1505
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF EULESS BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE VI
"INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO -
FAMILY DWELLINGS" PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2000 EDITION,
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF APPENDIX CHAPTERS;
CHANGING AND AMENDING ARTICLES I, IV, & V WHICH SHALL
APPLY ONLY TO COMMERCIAL AND MULTI - FAMILY
CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Euless has operated on the same building code and code
amendments since the adoption of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code and
deems it beneficial to the community and in furtherance of the health, safety and
welfare of its citizens to adopt the 2000 edition of the International Residential Code
and Euless building code amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS,TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That Chapter 14, "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances, City
of Euless, Texas, as amended, be hereby amended by the addition thereto of a new
Article VI, "International Residential Code for One and Two - Family Dwellings" which
new Article shall hereafter be and read as follows:
ARTICLE VI
International Residential Code
Sec. 14 -381. Adoption. There is hereby adopted by the city the International
Residential Code, 2000 Edition, for regulating the design, construction, quality of
materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not
more than three stories in height in the City of Euless, and providing for the issuance of
permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
conditions and terms of such International Residential Code, 2000 edition, published by
the International Code Council on file in the office of the City of Euless are hereby
referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.
Sec. 14 -382. Administration and enforcement of residential code. The residential
code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the building official.
Sec. 14 -383. Definitions. Wherever the term "Code Official' is used in the
construction codes, it shall be held to mean the city Building Official, Deputy Building
Official, Building Inspector, or Code Enforcement Officer.
Whenever the term "corporation counsel' is used in the construction codes, it shall be
held to mean the attorney for the city.
Wherever the word "municipality" is used in the construction codes, it shall be held to
mean this city.
Sec. 14 -384. Referenced standards adopted. International Residential Code, 2000
Edition, Chapter 43; Referenced Standards are hereby adopted to be applicable in the
city.
Sec. 14 -385. Appendix chapters adopted.
1. Appendix Chapter A, Sizing And Capacities Of Gas Piping.
2. Appendix Chapter B, Sizing Of Vent Systems Serving Appliances Equipped
With Draft Hoods. Category 1 Appliances, And Appliances Listed For Use
And Type B Vents.
3. Appendix Chapter C, Exit Terminals Of Mechanical Draft And Direct -Vent
Venting Systems.
4. Appendix Chapter H, Patio Covers.
5. Appendix Chapter J, Existing Buildings And Structures.
6. Appendix Chapter K, Sound Transmission
Sec. 14 -386. Excavation and Grading Guidelines for Development.
1. Grading guidelines for development of lots and tracts, to maintain protection
of adjoining properties and alleviate erosion problems encountered by
improper drainage, shall be as follows:
a. Excavations or fills made for purpose of development of a lot or tract
shall grade permanent slopes no steeper than five feet horizontal to
one foot vertical.
b. Deviation from excavation or fill limitations for slopes shall be permitted
only upon the presentation of a soil investigation report acceptable to the
Building Official.
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c. Retaining walls used to comply with the foregoing requirement shall be
constructed in accordance with accepted engineering practices and
shall be installed in a good workman like manner satisfactory to the
Building Official.
d. Walls exceeding four feet in height from finished grade to top of wall will
require a permit prior to construction. The contractor must make
application to the building department and submit a detailed engineered
drawing and calculations. All drawings must bear legal descriptions of
property, all boundaries, easements and rights -of -way, as well as the
engineer's seal and signature.
e. Grading of slopes shall be done in such a manner as to influence proper
drainage. Where it is practical, 80 percent of the lot or tract shall be
graded to the fronting street gutter. Drainage on the portion of a lot or
tract below curb level shall not drain across more than one lot or tract
before entering an approved drainageway. This drainage should be
accomplished in such a manner as not to cause erosion or damage to
any property.
f. Whenever the building official determines that any existing excavation or
embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and
limb or endangers property or adversely affects the safety, use or
stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property
upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agents in
control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the building
official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such
excavation or embankment so as to eliminate the hazard and be in
conformance with the requirements of this Code.
Sec. 14 -387. Amendments.
The following sections of the International Residential Code, 2000 Edition for
One -and Two - Family Dwellings, are hereby amended as follows:
Section R101.1. Title. These provisions shall be known as the
Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings of City of Euless, and
shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code ".
Section R102.4. Change to read as follows:
Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced
codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be
considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 3 of 23
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced
codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the
conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the
listing and manufacturer's instructions shall apply.
Add Section R104.1.1. Authority to establish policy standards. The
building official shall have the authority to establish certain policy guidelines
or standards regulating various provisions of the IRC and IEC 2000 Edition
adopted in this chapter that are subject to the standardization of
construction or local interpretation. The building official shall have the
authority to outline conditions and provide for code consistency to rules,
regulations, or laws with county, state or federal agencies. Copies of these
policy statements and interpretations are on file with the City Secretary.
Delete Section R105.2, item #1, #2 under "Building ".
Add Section R105.3.3. Extensions. Work requiring a permit shall not be
granted an extension or be renewed beyond a 24 -month period from the
date the permit was originally issued. Any incomplete work for which a
permit has expired shall be caused by the Building Official to be
demolished in accordance with the 1997 Uniform Code For The Abatement
Of Dangerous Buildings.
Section R108.2. Change to read as follows:
Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas,
mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee
for each shall be paid as required, in accordance with City of Euless Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 30. Schedule of Fees.
Section R108.5. Change to read as follows:
Refunds. Fee refunds shall comply with the provisions in the City of
Euless Code of Ordinances.
Section R109.1.1. Change to read as follows:
Inspection of plumbing underground rough -in shall be made after all
underground water, sewer, and other lines are in place and before
covering. Also, forms must be in place and a form survey is on file with
Building Official.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 4 of 23
Section R1O9.1.2. Change to read as follows
Inspection of the foundations shall be made after piers are set or trenches
are excavated and all required forms are erected and all required
reinforcing steel on post tension cables are in place prior to placing
concrete. The foundation inspector shall include excavation for beams
and /or footings, thickness, of floor slab and any thickened slabs intended
for support of fireplace and special load bearing walls.
Add Section R109.1.2.1. Form Board Survey. Builders must submit a
form board survey by registered professional land surveyor prior to
requesting a foundation inspection. All forms shall have drainage flow
arrows showing direction of drainage flow.
Section R109.1.3. Change to read as follows:
Inspection of framing shall be made after roof, all framing, fire stopping,
brick ties, draft stopping and shear walls are in place and after the
plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspection are approved.
Section R1O9.1.4. Change to read as follows:
Inspection shall be made of proper spacing of brick ties as well as to type
and gage. Inspection shall include examination of steel lintels as to proper
size and length. Contractor shall place all lintels near or at location where
lintel is to be placed. Steel lintels shall also be primed with red oxide paint
before installation.
Section 109.1.5. Change to read as follows:
In addition to the called inspections above, the Building Department may
make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with the
Code. Use of 2000 IRC Code check field guide is recommended.
Add Section R1O9.1.6.1. Final Inspection. The final inspection shall be
made after all work required by the building permit is completed and all
required documentation has been received.
Add Section R109.1.6.2. Required Documentation. Before final
approval of the structure, the builder must submit the following information
to the building department.
1. Date and time the foundation was poured.
2. Date and time of stressing of tendons.
3. Last date of stressing tool calibration.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 5 of 23
4. Stressing technician's name.
5. The original engineer must certify, on his company letterhead, that all
design criteria was followed and the completed foundation
complied with the original submitted drawings and specifications. This
information must display original engineer's seal and signature.
Delete Section R112.
Section R202. change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
Townhouse. A single - family dwelling unit constructed in a group attached
units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from
foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides.
Table R301.2(1). Fill in as follows:
Roof
Snow
Load
Wind
Seismic
Design
Category f.g
Speed* (mph)
5 lb/ft
90 (3 sec -gust) 75 fastest mile
A
Subject to damage from
Winter
Design
Temp (f)
Flood
Hazards (h)
Weathering (a)
Frost line
Termite (c)
Decay (d)
Depth (b)
Moderate
6"
Very heavy
Slight to
22 °F
Local Code
moderate
Section R302.1. Add a second exception as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted
from permits by Section R105.2 are not required to provide wall
protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior
wall shall not extend over the lot line.
2. Open metal carport structures may be constructed within zero (0) feet of
the property line without fire- resistive or opening protection when the
location of such is approved as required by other adopted ordinances.
Section R303.3. Exception. Change to read as follows:
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 6 of 23
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and
a mechanical ventilation system complies with the following.
The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 Us) for intermittent
ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 Us) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air
from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside.
Section R303.6. Change to read as follows:
Required heating. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 °F
(20 °C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 2 feet (610 mm) from
exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature.
Section R305.1. Change wording from seven feet for minimum ceiling
height to eight feet.
Change Section R3O9.2. Separation requirement: The garage shall be
separated from residence and its attic area by not less than 5/8" X Gypsum
board applied to garage side. Where the separation is a floor - ceiling
assembly (second floor) the structure supporting the separation shall also
be protected by not less than 5/8" X Gypsum board.
Section R309.4. Delete exception stated and state concrete surface.
Section R314.8. Change to read as follows:
Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall
have walls, under stairs surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed
side with 5/8 inch (15.8mm) fire -rated gypsum board or one -hour fire -
resistive construction.
Section R321.1. Add a second exception to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. A fire resistance rating of /2 hour shall be permitted in buildings
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with NFPA 13.
2. Two - family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line
through the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
Section R322.1. Change to read as follows:
Moisture control. In all framed walls, floors and roof /ceilings comprising
elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder, when installed,
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 7 of 23
shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture. (delete the
exceptions)
Section R327.1. Change to read as follows:
General. All buildings and structures, when permitted to be erected in
areas prone to flooding as identified in Table R3O1.2(1) and classified as
flood hazard areas (including V- Zones), shall be constructed and elevated
as required by the provisions contained in this section or by other local
provisions as applicable.
Delete Section R4O3.1.3.1 and R4O3.1.3.2.
Delete Section R4O4.1.1 (3).
Delete Section R4O4.1.1 (4).
Delete Section R4O4.4 (1).
Delete Section R4O4.4 (2).
Delete Section R4O4.4 (3).
Delete Section R4O4.4 (4).
Delete Section R4O4.4 (5).
Section R4O4.4.6.1. Change wording in section R404.4.6.1 from 40,000
psi (grade 40) to 60,000 psi (grade 60).
Section R703.7.4.1. Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
For 3 % square feet (0.302 m 2) of wall area, the following dimensions shall
be adhered to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16" o.c., they shall be spaced no further
apart than 29' vertically starting approximately 15" from the foundation.
2. When ties are placed on studs 24" o.c., they shall be spaced no
further apart than 19" vertically starting approximately 10" from the
foundation.
Section R703.7.4.2. Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
When using ties that will flex when pushed, spot bedding of cement mortar
shall be installed on all ties.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 8 of 23
Add Section R 807.2. Attic access.
1) To include decking materials to be of '/2' minimum plywood or 5/8"
minimum wafer board.
2) To provide permanent ladder and /or stairways for access and removal
of equipment installed in attics.
Add Section R902.3. To read as follows:
Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C. All
individual replacement shingles shall be a minimum Class C.
Exception: Non - classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of
U occupancies having not more than 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area.
When exceeding 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non -rated non - combustible coverings.
Delete Section R902.2 through R905.8.9 including all applicable
tables.
Section R907.1. Add a sentence to read as follows:
All individual replacement shingles shall comply with Section R902.3
Section R1005.2. Change to read as follows:
Exterior air intake. The exterior air intake shall be capable of providing all
combustion air from the exterior of the dwelling or from spaces within the
dwelling ventilated with outside air such as attic spaces. The exterior air
intake shall not be located within the garage or basement of the dwelling
nor shall the air intake be located at an elevation higher than the firebox.
The exterior air intake shall be covered with a corrosion- resistant screen of
% inch (6.4 mm) mesh.
Section N1101.2. Amend as follows
Residential Buildings. Type A -1. Compliance shall be demonstrated by
one of the following:
1. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing
area that does not exceed 15 percent of the gross area of exterior walls.
2. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing
area that is greater than 15 percent but not exceeding 20 percent of
the gross area of exterior walls and air conditioning equipment rated 12
SEER or higher.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 9 of 23
3. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing
area that is greater than 20 percent but not exceeding 25 percent of the
gross area of exterior walls and air conditioning equipment rated 14
SEER or higher; or
4. Meeting the requirements of the International Energy Conservation
Code for residential buildings. Type A -1.
Add Section N1101.3.4. To read as follows:
Exterior basement or slab insulation. When susceptibility to termite
damage is classified as "very heavy' according to Table R301.2(1), designs
employing basement or slab exterior insulation capable of harboring
termites shall not be utilized.
Section N1102.1. Amend as follows:
Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R -value
or maximum required U- factor for each element in the building thermal
envelope (fenestration, roof /ceiling, opaque wall, floor, slab edge, crawl
space wall and basement wall) shall be in accordance with the criteria in
Table N1102.1.
Residential building, Type A -1, with greater than 25- percent glazing area;
residential buildings, Type A -2, with greater than 25- percent; and any
building in climates with HDD equal to or greater than 13,000; shall
determine compliance using the building envelope requirements of the
International Energy Conservation Code.
Replace Table N1102.1 with:
Table N1102.1
SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT
CRITERIA MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE
(U- FACTOR AND R- VALUE)
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 10 of 23
Minimum Insulation R -Value [(hr- ft- F)Btu]
Maximum
Glazing
Ceilings
Ceiling
U- factor
Open to
Joist/Roof
Walls
Floors
Basement
Slab
Crawl
(Btu/(hr -ft -F)1
Attic
Rafter
Walls
Perimeter
Space
0.65
Space
Assembly
Walls
R -38
R -22
R -13
R -19
R -0
R -0
R -0
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 10 of 23
Section N1102.2. Amend as follows:
Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. The
area - weighted- average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed
fenestration installed in climate zones with less than 3,500 HDD shall not
exceed 0.40.
Add Section M1304.2. To read as follows:
Minimum burial depth. Underground fuel piping systems shall be
Installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Section M1305.1.3. Change to read as follows:
Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall
be provided with an opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance, but not less than 30
inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20
feet (6096 mm) in length when measured along the centerline of the
passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall
have continuous solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than
24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762
mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of
the appliance where access is required. The clear access opening
dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762
mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space
shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required
where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the
required opening.
Section M1305.1.3.1. Add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to
prevent physical damage.
Section M1305.1.4.1. Change to read as follows:
Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level
and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material
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extending above the adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm).
Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less
than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground.
Section M13O5.1.4.3. Add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to
prevent physical damage.
Add Section M13O5.1.5. To read as follows:
Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform
in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm)
above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or
permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Add Section M1305.1.5.1. To read as follows:
M13O5.1.5.1. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately
lighted, access to a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with
Section M13O5.1.3.1
Delete Section M13O7.3.1.
Section M15O1.2. Change to read as follows:
Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer, and shall be at least the diameter of
the appliance outlet and shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102
mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed
length nor at the point of termination.
Section M15O1.3. Change to read as follows:
Length limitation. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct
shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or
roof termination with not more than two bends. When extra bends are
installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762
mm) for each 45- degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-
degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the
direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not
include the transition duct.
Section M16O1.3.4, item #1. Change to read as follows:
1. Duct insulation shall conform to the requirements of Table M16O1.3.4
and Section N1101.2. Should there be any conflicts between this
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 12 of 23
section and the energy efficiency provisions, the energy efficiency
provisions shall take precedence.
A vapor retarder in accordance with Table M1601.3.4, or aluminum foil
having a minimum thickness of 2 mils (0.051 mm), shall be installed on
the exterior of insulation on cooling supply ducts that pass through
nonconditioned spaces conducive to condensation.
Insulations having a permeance of 0.05 perms [2.87 ng /(Pa.s.m 2)] or
less shall not be required to be covered.
Add Table M1602.3.4. To read as follows:
Table M1601.3.4 — Insulation of Ducts
Note: Where ducts are used for both heating and cooling, the minimum insulation shall
be required for the most restrictive condition.
(1) Heating Degree Days:
Zone I below 4,500 D. D.
Zone 11 4,501 to 8,000 D. D.
Zone III over 8,000 D.D.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 13 of23
Insulation Types
Insulation
Duct Location
Mechanically
Heating Zone(1)
Types *
Cooled
Heating Only
I
A and W
On roof on exterior
C, V and W
II
B and W
of building
III
C and W
I
A
Attics, garages &
A and V
II
A
crawl spaces
III
B
I
A
In walls, within
A and V
II
A
floor - ceiling spaces
III
B
Within the conditioned
space or in Basements
None required
None required
return ducts in air
Cement slab or within
None required
None required
ground
Note: Where ducts are used for both heating and cooling, the minimum insulation shall
be required for the most restrictive condition.
(1) Heating Degree Days:
Zone I below 4,500 D. D.
Zone 11 4,501 to 8,000 D. D.
Zone III over 8,000 D.D.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 13 of23
(2) Vapor retarders shall be installed on supply ducts in spaces vented to the
outside in geographic areas where the summer dew point temperature
based on the 2 '/2 percent column of dry-bulb and mean coincident wet -
bulb temperature exceeds 60 ° F. (15.4 ° C).
(3) Insulation may be omitted on that portion of a duct which is located within
a wall -or a floor - ceiling space where:
3.1 Both sides of the space are exposed to conditioned air.
3.2 The space is not ventilated.
3.3 The space is not used as a return plenum.
3.4 The space is not exposed to unconditioned air.
Ceilings which form plenums need not be insulated.
INSULATION TYPES *:
A -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.48 [2.72 W /(m *K)] or the
equivalent thermal resistance of 2.1 [0.367 (m *K)/W].
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
1 -inch (25 mm), 0.60 Ib /cu.ft. (24 to 48 kg /m 3) mineral fiber, rock, slag,
or glass blankets.
'/2 inch (13) mm), 1.5 to 3 Ib /cu.ft (24 to 48 kg/m 3) mineral fiber blanket
duct liner.
t/2 inch (13) mm), 3 to 10 Ib. /cu.ft. (48 to 160 kg /m 3) mineral fiber
board.
B — A material with an installed conductance of 0.24 [1.36 W /(m *K)] or the
equivalent thermal resistance of 4.2 [0.735 (m *K)/W].
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
2 inch (51 mm), 0.60 Ib. /cu.ft. (9.6 kg /m 3) mineral fiber blankets.
1 inch (25 mm), 1.5 to 3 Ib. /cu.ft. (24 to 48 kg /m 3) mineral fiber blanket
duct liner.
1 inch (25 mm), 3 to 10 Ib. /cu.ft. (48 to 160 kg /m 3) mineral fiber board.
C -- A material with an installed conductance of 0.16 [0.9 W /(m *K)] or the
equivalent thermal resistance of 6.3 [1.1 (m *K)/W].
Example of materials capable of meeting the above requirements:
3 inch (76 mm), 0.60 Ib. /cu.ft. (9.6 kg /m 3) mineral fiber blankets.
1 '/2 inch (38 mm), 1.5 to 3 lb./cu-ft. (24 to 48 kg/m 3) mineral fiber
blanket duct liner.
1 '/2 inch (38 mm), 3 to 10 Ib. /cu.ft. *48 to 160 kg /m 3) mineral fiber
board.
V -- Vapor Retarders: Material with a perm rating not exceeding 0.05 perm
[29 ng /Pa *s *m 2 ]. All joints to be sealed.
W — Approved weatherproof barrier.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 14 of 23
The example of materials listed under each type is not meant to limit other
available thickness and density combinations with the equivalent installed
conductance or resistance based on the insulation only.
Section M2005.2. Change to read as follows:
Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a
room used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in bathroom shall be
installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from
the living space. Access to such enclosure may be from the bathroom
when through a solid door, weather- stripped in accordance with the exterior
door air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation
Code and equipped with an approved self - closing device. Direct -vent
water heaters are not required to be installed within an enclosure.
Section G2403. Amend definition of "Unvented Room Heater' to add a
sentence to read as follows:
For the purpose of installation, this definition shall also include "Unvented
Decorative Appliances."
Delete Section G2407.11.2 (304.11.2).
Section G2407.15, item #1. Change the exception to read as follows:
Exception: Unobstructed stud and joist spaces within dwelling units shall
not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more
than one required fireblock is removed.
Delete Section G2408.3.
Section G2411.5. Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel
tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved
tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the
following wording shall be stamped into the tag:
"WARNING
'/z to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
Section G2412.3. Add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum
Of '/2".
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 15 of 23
Add Section G2413.5.4. CSST installations shall require (1) a letter on
each installation stating, " I (your name or plumbing firm) have installed this
CSST product to the Manufacturers specifications ", (2) Also that each
service branch in the system shall be identified as to the appliance that it is
serving.
Section G2414.6 (404.6). Change to read as follows:
Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the
floor and covered in a manner what will allow access to the piping with a
minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is subject
to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the piping shall
be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to installation in
channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with Section
G2414.11 (404.11).
Section G2414.9 (404.9). Change to read as follows:
Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Delete Section G2414.9.1.
Section G2416.4. Add a sentence to read as follows:
The equipment used shall be of an appropriate scale such that pressure
loss can be easily determined.
Section G2416.4.1 (406.4.1). Change to read as follows
Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 10 psig
(68.9 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and
valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of
mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For welded piping,
and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches
water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test pressure shall not be less than
sixty (60) pounds per square inch (413.4 kPa).
Section G2416.4.2 (406.4.2). Change to read as follows:
Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory
to the Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes. For
welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of
fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration
shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no
case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 16 of 23
Add Section G2419.1.4. To read as follows:
Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved
termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves,
of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent
or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12- inches from
the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere
with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and
valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and
installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting
piping.
Section G2420.1. Add a second paragraph and exception to read as
follows:
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to
appliances as specified in Section M1305.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the
regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required
attic opening.
Section G2437.5. Add a sentence to read as follows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the
point of termination.
Section G2437.5.1 (613.6.1). Change to read as follows:
Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct
shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet
terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed,
the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 '/2 feet (762 mm) for
each 45- degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90- degree
(1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the
direction of airflow.
{Exception is unchanged}
Section G2443.2 (620.2). Change to read as follows
Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as
the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used
in dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when
installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 17 of 23
determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section
108.7.
Section G2446.1.1 (623.1.1). Change to read as follows.
Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to
access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in
accordance with this code.
Section P2503.5.1, item 1. Add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to
the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a manner so
that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is
clamped to the drain.
Section P2503.7.2. Change to read as follows:
Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventors, double check
valve assemblies, double- detector check valve assemblies and pressure
vacuum breaker assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation,
immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually or at regular
intervals as required by applicable state or local provisions.
Add Section P2603.6.1. To read as follows:
Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
below grade.
Add Section P2608.1.1, P2608.1.2. To read as follows:
Water Service Pipe. Water service pipe shall be seamless copper water
tube, Type L unless approved by the Code Official.
P2608.1.2 Water Distribution Pipe. Water distribution pipe shall be copper
or copper alloy unless approved by the Code Official.
Section P2708.1. Change to read as follows:
General. Shower compartments shall have at least 900 square inches
(0.581 m 2) of floor area and be of sufficient size to inscribe a circle with a
diameter not less than 30 inches (762 mm). Hinged shower doors shall
open outward. The wall area above built -in tubs having installed shower
heads and in- shower compartments shall be constructed as per Section
R307.2. Such walls shall form a water -tight joint with each other and with
either the tub, receptor or shower floor.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 18 of 23
Exception: Fold -down seats shall be permitted in the shower, provided
the required 900 - square -inch (0.581 m 2) dimension is maintained when
the seat is in the folded -up position.
Section P27O8.1. Add a sentence to read as follows:
Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty -
two (22) inch (559 mm) door.
Section P2709.1. Add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC /ANSI A117.1.
Section P271O.1. Change to read as follows:
Finished. Shower walls shall be finished in accordance with Section
R3O7.2.
Section P28O3.6.1. Change to read as follows:
Requirements for discharge. The outlet of a pressure relief valve,
temperature relief valve or combination thereof, shall not be directly
connected to the drainage system. The discharge from the relief valve
shall be piped full size separately to the outside of the building or to an
indirect waste receptor located inside the building.
In areas subject to freezing, the relief valve shall discharge through an air
gap into an indirect waste receptor located within a heated space, or by
other approved means. The discharge pipe shall not discharge into the
pan required in Section P2801.5.
The discharge shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal
injury or property damage and that is readily observable by the building
occupants. The discharge from a relief valve shall be trapped. The
diameter of the discharge piping shall not be less than the diameter of the
relief valve outlet.
The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow and shall
terminate atmospherically. When discharging outside the building, the
point of discharge shall be with the end of the pipe not more than two (2)
feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground or
the floor level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing downward.
The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded.
Delete P29O4.3. Polyethylene plastic piping.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 19 oj23
Section P2904.4. Change table to allow only copper tubing type K,L, and
M (ASTM B88) and all water service piping shall be '/4" and require W
meters only.
Section P2904.4.1. Delete all but seamless copper type K, L and M.
Section P2904.5 and 2904.12. Delete reference to "PB" plastic pipe.
Section P2904.5.1. To allow only copper tubing type M under concrete
foundations.
Delete Sections P2904.8, P2904.8.1, P2904.8.1.2 and P2904.8.1.4.
Section P3005.2.6. Change to read as follows:
Upper terminal. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at
its upper terminal.
Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than five
(5) feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
Add Section P 3008.3. Lawn Sprinklers. Lawn sprinkler systems shall
be equipped with a listed Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) or Reduced
Pressure Backflow Preventer (RPZ).
Section P3103.1. Change to read as follows:
Roof extension. All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that
where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection,
the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.
Delete Section P3105.2 and P3105.3 and Figure P3105.3.
Section P3111.1. Change to read as follows:
Type of fixture. A combination waste and vent system shall not serve
fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, and indirect waste receptors.
Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a
food waste grinder.
Section P3111.2. Change to read as follows:
Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system
shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a standpipe, and the
horizontal combination waste and vent pipe. The maximum vertical
distance shall be 8 feet (914 2438 mm).
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 20 of 23
Delete Chapter 33 General through Chapter 42;
Sec. 14 -388 Building contractors registration.
1. Registration of building contractors. Each building contractor shall be
required to maintain a registration with the city before performing any type of
construction work. Each contractor shall furnish the building inspection
department with the following information:
a. Contractor classification.
b. Company name.
c. Company mailing address.
d. Company phone number.
e. Principal owner's name and mailing address.
f. Owner's driver's license number.
g. The names of three jurisdictions in which the company has recently
performed work.
2. Registration fee. For a contractor registration, a fee shall be paid in addition
to the other provision provided herein. The fee for initially establishing
registration data shall be in accordance with City of Euless Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 30, Schedule of Fees. The annual renewal fee for
continuing the validity of registration data shall be in accordance with City of
Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Schedule of Fees.
3. Registration renewal. The registration may be renewed for the ensuing
calendar year by filing a new registration and the payment of a renewal fee as
set forth herein. No refund shall be made in the event of the revocation or
surrender of any such registration certificate.
4. Registration denial. The registration of a contractor may be denied by the
building official or the registration may be revoked if the registration is issued
on the basis of incorrect information supplied by the contractor.
5. Registration revocation and suspension.
a. In the event of outstanding violations of city requirements, the building
official may call for a hearing for revocation or suspension of a contractor's
registration. A hearing shall be held after the contractor has been given
notice of the hearing by personal service or certified mail, return receipt
requested, at least ten days prior to the hearing date.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 21 of 23
b. The Building Official shall hold the hearing, and if the contractor is found to
have violated city requirements, then the Building Official may order the
contractor's registration to be suspended for a specified period of time. If
more than three violations of city requirements occur within one calendar
year, then the Building Official may revoke the contractor's registration for
one year. After the one -year revocation, the contractor may reapply for
registration.
c. After the hearing, the contractor shall be notified in writing of the
determination of the Building Official by personal service or certified mail,
return receipt requested.
Sec. 14 -389. Operations for which permit required. It shall be unlawful for any
person to commence the construction of any building or the construction of any
alterations or repairs to any existing building when the estimated cost of such alterations
or repairs exceeds $50.00, or to move any building from without the corporate limits to
within the corporate limits without first having procured a permit authorizing such
construction from the building official.
Sec. 14 -390. Application — Filing required. Any person desiring to construct any
building or to construct any alterations or repairs to any existing building, or to move any
building from without the corporate limits to within the corporate limits, shall file an
application with the building official, such application to contain plans and specifications
and estimates of cost of the contemplated construction.
Sec. 14 -391. Application — Filing time, with addenda. No permit authorizing the
construction of any building or the construction of any alterations or repairs to any
existing building, or the moving of any building from without the corporate limits to within
the corporate limits, shall be issued until the application, including the plans and
specifications and estimates of cost provided for herein, shall have been on file in the
office of the building official for five full days.
Sec. 14 -392. Plat approval prerequisite to issuance. No permit authorizing the
construction of any building within the city, except auxiliary buildings to existing building,
or authorizing the moving of any building from without the corporate limits to within the
corporate limits, shall be issued unless the plat showing the subdivision of the area
where such construction is to be prosecuted has been approved by the City Council.
Sec. 14 -393. Applicability of other Articles and Uniform Codes — Commercial,
Industrial and Multi - Family construction. The Uniform Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical, and all other Uniform Codes adopted and amended in Articles I, IV, and V
of this Chapter 14 shall not apply to one- or two- family or townhouse residential
construction after the effective date of this Article VI; however, the provisions of said
Uniform Codes contained, adopted and amended in said Articles shall continue in full
force and effect and shall continue to govern all other construction in the city, including
but not limited to all Commercial, Industrial and Multi - Family construction, repair and
remodeling.
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 22 oj23
SECTION 2
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, of 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, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 3
SAVING CLAUSE. That Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Euless, Texas,
as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and except as amended by this
ordinance.
SECTION 4
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, 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 November 13, 2001, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays,
and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
Mary • 4leh, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bob McFarland, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1505, Page 23 of 23
ATTEST:
c
usan Crim, C, City Secretary