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Home My WebLink About1644 08-31-2004ORDINANCE NO. 1644 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, BY THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 14 THEREOF IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND BY REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 14 AS SET FORTH HEREIN; ADOPTING THE 2003 VERSIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, AND THE 2002 VERSION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO EACH THE CODES ADOPTED HEREBY; REVISING AND RE- ADOPTING THE EULESS MINIMUM HOUSING CODE AND THE 1997 VERSION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF UP TO $2,000 PER DAY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has mandated that all Texas municipalities adopt the most current editions of the International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code and International Energy Conservation Code, and the 2002 version of the National Electrical Code; and WHEREAS, that legislation also allows municipalities to make local amendments to said international and national codes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, desires to adopt said international and national codes as mandated by the Texas Legislature, and further desires to adopt and enact certain local amendments to said international and national codes; and WHEREAS, because the predecessors to these codes were adopted as a part of Chapter 14 of the Euless Code of Ordinances, it is also the desire of the City Council to revise the Euless Minimum Housing Code and other miscellaneous provisions contained therein; and WHEREAS, the Euless City Council finds and determines that the codes and amendments adopted hereby will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Euless, Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS: SECTION I That Chapter 14 of the Euless Code of Ordinances, as amended, be hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced by a new Chapter 14, which shall hereafter be and read as follows: ARTICLE I. BUILDING CODES DIVISION I. GENERALY Sec. 14 -1. Purpose. These articles are and shall be deemed an exercise of the administrative and police powers of the city, enacted to protect public safety, comfort, welfare and property, and all provisions of these articles shall be construed for the accomplishment of that purpose. Sec. 14 -2. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings as ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The Building Official means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the codes adopted herein, or the building official's duly authorized representative such as deputy building official, building inspector, code enforcement and health officer. Sec. 14 -3. Contractor registration. (A) No person, contractor, firm or corporation shall be authorized to secure permits as indicated in subsection (D) of this section without being a valid registered contractor with the city. Homeowners doing work on their homestead are exempt. (B) A valid registered contractor is a person, firm or corporation, who has paid the prescribed fees, as shown in the City Fee Schedule (Chapter 30), and is not delinquent in any fees or debt to the City and has a current registration on file with the City. (C) The registration applicant shall file an application in writing on a form furnished by the Building Inspection Department for this purpose. Failure by the applicant to have obtained appropriate licenses shall be cause for rejection of the application. (D) Permits that pertain to this chapter include the following: Residential, Building, Plumbing, Irrigation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Electrical, Signs, fences, etc. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 2 of 95 (E) 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. (F) The registration may be renewed for the ensuing calendar year by filing a new registration and the payment of a renewal fee. No refund shall be made in the event of the revocation or surrender of any such registration certificate. Sec. 14-4. 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 an existing building when the estimated cost of such alterations or repairs exceeds $50.00, or to move any building from outside the corporate limits to within the corporate limits without first having procured a permit authorizing such construction from the Building Official. Sec. 14 -5. Application - Filing required. Any person desiring to construct any alterations or repairs to any existing building, or to move any building from outside 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 -6. 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 outside 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 business days. Sec. 14 -7. Plat approval prerequisite to issuance. No permit authorizing the construction of any building within the city, except auxiliary buildings to existing buildings, or authorizing the moving of any building from outside the corporate limits to within the corporate limits, shall be issued unless a plat showing the subdivision of the area where such construction is to be proposed has been approved by the city council. Sec. 14 -8. Authority to demand uncovering of work concealed prior to inspection. The Building Official or his duly appointed representative shall have the authority to demand contractors to open such work that in any manner conceals residential, building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, electrical, energy or fire code items that has been closed without his /her knowledge or permission, and in no case shall the inspector issue clearance until he/she is satisfied that the work is in accordance with the provisions of all Ordinance No. 1644, Page 3 of 95 articles. The Building Official or his representative shall have the right to refuse to issue a clearance on any item that is concealed in such a manner that they cannot fully satisfy themselves that it has been done in accordance with all articles. Sec. 14 -9. Approval of inspector required before reconnecting service; exception. When service is disconnected to any building used for commercial or mercantile purposes, theaters, gasoline stations and garages whether for fire or catastrophe reasons or other, approval must be obtained before reconnecting to the appropriate utilities. Provided, however, where service is terminated for non - payment of bill, it shall not be necessary tc obtain city approval before reconnecting. Sec. 14 -10. Penalty for violations. Any person violating the terms and provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and such person shall be fined not more than the maximum provided in Section 1 -12 of the City of Euless Code for fire safety and public health and sanitation provision violations for each offense. Every violation and each and every day's failure or refusal to comply with these provisions will constitute a separate offense, and incase of willful or continued violation by any person or his agents, employees servants or officers, the City shall have the power to revoke and repeal any license under which the person may be acting, and revoke all permits, privileges and franchises granted to the person. Sec. 14 -11. Appeals Board. There is a City variance and appeals board that allows for the opportunity to appeal. See Euless Code Sec. 84 -27 (ZBA Board) Sec. 14 -12. Authority to establish policy standards. The Building Official shall have authority to establish certain policy guidelines or standards regulating various provisions of the residential, building, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, electrical, property maintenance, abatement of dangerous buildings and health codes adopted in this chapter that are subject to the standardization of construction or health methods and /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. Sec. 14 -13 thru 14 -20. Reserved. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 4 of 95 ARTICLE 11. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS /ADMINISTRATION Sec. 14 -21. Adoption. International Residential Code adopted: amendments The International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council including appendix G, Section AG 101 -107 and Appendix J, Section 101 -601 is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -22. 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 -23. Scope of Requirements. 1. For the purpose of this code, every building or structure within aircraft exposure zone "B" as defined by section 74 -114 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances shall be subject to the following noise attenuation requirements. 2. Noise level reduction standards for certain uses. The minimum outdoor -to- indoor noise level reduction for certain building uses within zone "B" shall be 25 decibels (A- weighted) as measured from the center of each room. Building Use Residential: Residential within each unit including transient lodgings Building Use Public Use: Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Nursing Home Minimum Decibel Reduction from Out- doors to Indoors 25 dba Minimum Decibel Reduction from Out- doors to Indoors 25 dba 3. Certification of plans prior to issuance of building permits. No building permit for any listed building or structure shall be issued unless all plans and Ordinance No. 1644, Page 5 of 95 specifications accompanying the application for the permit are certified by a registered professional architect or engineer of the State of Texas as meeting the noise level reduction standards required. The following certification shall appear on every sheet of the building plans. (Name), a registered professional engineer or architect of the State of Texas, has examined the plans and specification and does hereby certify that when the structure is constructed in accordance with these plans and with quality workmanship that the structure will provide a shell isolation rating (S.I.R.) of not less than 25 points. Sec. 14 -24. 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. 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 four feet and greater in height from finished grade to the top of wall shall 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 the 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 ensure proper drainage. Where 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 drainage way. This drainage shall 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 Ordinance No. 1644, Page 6 of 95 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 the hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of this Code. Sec. 14 -25. Amendments. The International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, adopted in Sec. 14 -16, shall be amended as follows: (A) Section R101.1 Title, is changed to read as follows: The provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One and Two - Family Dwellings of the City of Euless and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code ". (B) Section 101.2. Exception: change to read as follows: Existing buildings... (text unchanged) ... shall comply with this Code. (C) Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards, is changed to read as follows: 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 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 ... (remainder of exception unchanged.).... (D) Section R105.2, item #1; change as follows: 1. One -story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. (E) Section R105.5, change to read as follows: Work requiring a permit shall not be granted an extension or be renewed beyond a 24 month period from the time 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 Chapter 3 section 302 item 13. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 7 of 95 (F) Section 106.5, Retention of construction documents, is deleted. (G) Section R108, Fees, is changed to add a second sentence to read as follows: See approved fee schedule (chapter 30) (H) Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.5); delete. (1) Section R112.2.1 & R112.2.2 delete. (J) Section R202; the definition of "Building Official ", "Plumbing", "Plumbing Systems" and "Townhouse" are changed and new definitions are added to read as follows: BUILDING CODE. Building Code shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. BUILDING OFFICIAL. Wherever the term "Building Official" is used in this code, it shall mean the city Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Building Inspector, or Code Enforcement Officer. ELECTRICAL CODE. Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. For the purpose of this code, all references to NFPA 70 and the ICC Electrical Code shall be assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined herein. ENERGY CODE. Energy Code shall mean the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. FIRE PREVENTION CODE (FIRE CODE). Fire Prevention Code, or Fire Code, shall mean the International Fire Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. FUEL GAS CODE.. Fuel Gas Code shall mean the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction and shall be part or the Plumbing Code. (See Plumbing Code) MECHANICAL CODE. Mechanical Code shall mean the International Mechanical Code as adopted by this jurisdiction, PLUMBING. For the purpose of Chapters 25 through 32 of this code, shall mean: The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, and public or private water supply systems. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 8 of 95 Not included in this definition are installations of chilled water piping in connection with refrigeration process and comfort cooling, hot water piping in connection with building heating, and piping for fire protection systems. For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing license Law, shall mean: All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble, connect the building on its outside source of water, gas or other liquid supply or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property and carry waste water or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property or the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. The installation, repair, service, maintenance, alteration, or renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances on premises where persons live, work, or assemble that supply gas, water, Liquids, or any combination of these, or dispose of waste water or sewage. PLUMBING CODE. Plumbing Code shall mean the International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. The term "Plumbing Code" applies to both codes as one combined code. PLUMBING SYSTEM. For the purpose of using this code, as adopted, shall mean: Includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, supports and appurtenances, water - treating or water - -using equipment, soil, waste and vent pipes, sanitary drains, storm sewers and building sewers to an approved point of disposal, in addition to their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premise. For the purpose of complying with the Texas State Plumbing License Law, shall mean: All piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes or any combination of these that: supply, recirculate, drain, or eliminate water, gas, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble, connect the building on its outside with the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply, or combinations of these, on the premises, or the water main on public property, and carry waste or sewage from or within a building to the sewer service lateral on public property of the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 9 of 95 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. Property Maintenance Code shall mean the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. RESIDENTIAL CODE. Residential Code shall mean the International Residential Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. TOWNHOUSE. A single - family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides. Wherever the word "municipality" is used in this code, it shall be held to mean this city. (K) Section R202; add definition of "Naturally durable wood" as follows: NATURALLY DURABLE WOOD. The heartwood of the following species with the exception that an occasional piece with corner sapwood is permitted if 90 percent or more of the width of each side on which it occurs is heartwood. Decay resistant. Redwood, cedars, black locust and black walnut. Termite resistant. Redwood and Eastern red cedar. (L) Table R301.2(1); fill in as follows: GROUND WIND SPEED '8d- (mph) SEISMIC DESIGN SNOW MEAN CATEGORYs"- LOAD 1 very heav FREEZING 5 lb /ft 90 (3- sec- gust)/75 fastest A Sh9 mile TEMP' SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM Weathering' Frost line de th Termite` MEAN moderate 61' 1 very heav FREEZING WINTER ICE SHIELD FLOOD AIR MEAN DESIGN UNDER - LAYMENT HAZARD FREEZING ANNUAL TEMP REQUIREDih Sh9 INDEX'' TEMP' 22 °F No local code 69 °F 64.9 °F For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN1m.02, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km /h. a. No revisions. b. No revisions. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 10 of 95 c. No revisions d. No revisions e . No further revisions. f No further revisions. g No further revisions. h No further revisions. i. No further revisions. i. No further revisions. (M) Figure R301.2(7); delete and renumber figures as needed. (N) Section R302.1, Change exception 1& 2, add a third exception as follows: Exceptions: 1. Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 3 feet of a lot line may have roof projections not exceeding 12 inches 2. 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 within 2 feet from the lot line. 3. Open metal carport structures may be constructed within three (3) feet of the property line without fire - resistive or opening protection when the location of such is approved as required by other adopted ordinances. (0) Section R303.8; change to read as follows: R303.8 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. {Remainder of section unchanged) (P) Section R311.2.2; change to read as follows: R311.2.2 Under stair protection. All space under stairs shall have walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 518 - inch (15.8 mm) fire - rated — gypsum board or one -hour fire - resistive construction. (Q) Section R317.1; add a second exception to read as follows: Ordinance No. 1644, Page 11 of 95 Exceptions: 1. {existing exception unchanged) 2. Two - family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses. (R) Section R318; delete. (S) Sections R319 and R320; change to read as follows: Revise Section R319.1 to read as follows: R319.1 Location required. Protection from decay shall be provided in the following locations by the use of naturally durable wood or wood that is pressure preservatively treated in accordance with AWPA C1, C2, C3, C4, C9, C15, C18, C22, C23, C24, C28, C31, C33, P1, P2, and P3. 1. No revision. 2. No revision. 3. No revision. 4. No revision. 5. No revision. 6. No revision. 7. No revision. R319.1.1 Field treatment. Field cut ends, notches and drilled holes of pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4. A letter of confirmation shall be submitted to the City before final will be given. Renumber existing sections R319.1.1 (Ground contact) through R319.1.4 (Wood columns). (T) Delete Section R320.1 and substitute the following: R320.1 Subterranean termite control. Subterranean termite control is required in all construction and methods of protection shall be by one of the following: or any combination of these methods. R 320. 1.1 Pressure preservatively treated or naturally durable wood shall be provided as per HUD standards. Pressure preservatively treated wood shall be treated in accordance with the standards cited in R 319.1. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 12 of 95 R 320.1.1.1 Quality Mark. Lumber and plywood required to be pressure preservatively treated in accordance with R324.1 shall bear the quality mark of an approved inspection agency which maintains continuing supervision, testing, and inspection over the quality of the product and which has been approved by an accreditation body which complies with the requirements of the American Lumber Standards Committee treated wood program. R320.1.1.2 Field treatment. Field cut ends, notches and drilled holes of pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4. Revise section R320.2 as follows: R320.2.1. Pesticide treatment. The concentrations, rate of application and treatment methods of the termiticide shall be consistent with the termiticide label. Pesticide treatment shall be provided using methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Structural Pest Control Board. R320.2.2. Physical .Barriers Physical barriers shall be installed as recognized by Texas Structural Pest Control Board. (U) Section R323.1; change to read as follows: R323.1 General. Buildings and structures, when permitted to be constructed in flood hazard areas ... {bulk of section unchanged} ... shall be designed and constructed as required in accordance with the provisions contained in this section or by other local provisions as_applicable. (V) Section R602.10.5; add the following exception and figure: Exception: Vertical wall segments in the first of one- or first of two -story buildings next to garage openings shall be permitted to have a 6:1 height -to- width ratio (with height being measured from top of header to sill plate) when constructed in accordance with the following provisions. Each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8- inch - minimum- thickness (9.5 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure R602.10.5(2). The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued - laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure R602.10.5(2). The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full - length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than six feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1000 pounds (454 kg) shall fasten the header to the side of the inner studs opposite the sheathing. Two anchor Ordinance No. 1644, Page 13 of 95 (W) (X) bolts shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.1.6, and plate washers shall be a minimum of 2 inches by 2 inches by 3116 inch (51 mm by 51 mm by 4.88 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is only permitted in Seismic Design Categories A -C. Figure R602.10.5(2) GARAGE DOOR BRACED WALL PANEL FOR USE WITH CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED WALLS OF MIN.3'X11.X' NETHEADER 9 y 8 TO 16 ki 'R FASTEN TOP PLATE TO HEADER WITH TWO ROWS OF 10D SINVER NAILS AT7 0. C. TYP. 316' MIN. THICIQJESS WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING ~?`. 1000 LB STRAP OPPOSITE SHEATHING •I' is ^i M N. (2) 2x4 ' FASTEN SHEATHING TO HEADER WITH SD I: COMMON OR GALVANIZED BOX NAILS IN GRID MAX " PATTERN AS SHOWN AND 3" O.C. IN ALL MN. 2x1" — HEIGHT y FRAMING Ih 10 ,� FRAMING (STUDS. BLACI4NG,AND SILLS) IYP. I TYP. �. WIDTH BASED ON ®:1 HEIGHT-TO-WIDTH RATIO: .1 FOR 1217 HEIGHT, MIN. WIDTH =2(r, FORS@' i HEIGHT, MN. WIDTH = 19', ETC. •i; .! FOR A PANEL SPLICE QF NEEDED), PANEL N' 2x4 EDGES SHALLBE BLOCkED, AND OCCUR ,j WITHIN 29' OF MD- HEIGHT. ONE ROW OF .� NPICALCORNER DETAIL TYP. SHEATHING,M- FRAMING NAILING IS I" PER FIGURE ROM.10.5 REQUIRED. rr IF2YABLOC14NOIS USED. THE ZXWS MUST BE NAILED TOGETHER WITH 3 10D SEE SECTION R403. 1.6 SINKERS 1 1 1 1 I I I I r << , Section R703.7.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: For 3Y/4 square feet (0.302 m) of wall area, the following dimensions shall be adhered to: 1. When ties are placed on studs 16 in (407 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 29 in (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 15 in (381 mm) from the foundation. 2. When ties are placed on studs 24 in (610 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no further apart than 19 in (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 10 in (254 mm) from the foundation. Section R806.3 Vent clearance. Change sentence to read as follows- Ordinance No. 1644, Page 14 of 95 Where eave or cornice vents are installed, they shall be a minimum of 3 feet from all window and door openings. (Y) Add Section R807.2 Attic access. 1. Decking materials shall be of 1/2" min. plywood or 5/8" min. wafer board. 2. A permanent ladder and /or stairways for access and removal of equipment shall be provided. (Z) Add Section R902.3 to read as follows: R9023 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. (AA) Delete Section R905.7 thru 905.8.9 (BB) Section R907.1; add _a sentence to read as follows: All individual replacement shingles shall comply with Section R902.3. (CC) Section N1101.2; amend as follows: N1101.2. Compliance. Compliance with this chapter shall be demonstrated by meeting any 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; or 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; 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, detached one- and two - family dwellings. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 15 of 95 (DD) Add Section N1101.3.4 to read as follows: N1101.3.4 Exterior basement or slab insulation. Designs employing basement or slab exterior insulation capable of harboring termites shall not be utilized. (EE) Section N1102.1; amend as follows: N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R- value or the area - weighted average maximum required fenestration U- factor (other than opaque doors which are governed by Section N1102.1.3) 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. Detached one - and -two family dwellings with greater than 25- percent glazing area; townhouses with greater than 25- percent glazing area; shall determine compliance using the building envelope requirements of Chapters 4 or 5 of the International Energy Conservation Code. (FF) Replace Table N1102.1 with: TABLE N1102.1 SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT CRITERIA MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE (U- FACTOR AND R- VALUE) a. Crawl space insulation is only required for structures with uninsulated floors. Use of this table is limited to projects where the cathedral ceiling area is limited to one third or less of the total ceiling area. (GG) Section N1102.1.6; delete last sentence of exception. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 16 of 95 MINIMUM INSULATION R - VALUE heft . °F /Btu MAXIMUM Ceilings Ceiling GLAZING open to Joist/Roo Walls Floors Basement Slab Crawl U- FACTOR Attic f Rafter Walls perimete space [Btu /(hr•ft2• °F)] Space Assembly r walls 0.65 R -38 R -22 R -13 R -19 R -0 R -0 R -7a a. Crawl space insulation is only required for structures with uninsulated floors. Use of this table is limited to projects where the cathedral ceiling area is limited to one third or less of the total ceiling area. (GG) Section N1102.1.6; delete last sentence of exception. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 16 of 95 (HH) Section N1102.2; amend as follows: N1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. The area - weighted- average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed fenestration shall not exceed 0.40. Exceptions: 1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north; 2. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Any fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (11) Table N1103.5; amend as follows: Cooling FLUID TEMP RANGE INSULATION THICKNESS Systems °F inchesb Chilled 40 -55 .5 water, Below 40 1.25 refrigerant or brine Amend footnote "b" to read as follows: b. For piping lengths in excess of five (5) feet (1,524 mm) exposed to outdoor air, increase thickness by 0.5 inch (13 mm). (ii) Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows: M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the equipment. 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. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 17 of 95 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. (KK) 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. (LL) Section M1305.1.4.1; change to read as follows: M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending above the adjoining ground 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. (MM) Section M1305.1.4.3; 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. (NN) Section M1307.3.1; delete. (00) Section M1501.2; delete and replace with the following: M1501.2 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as- recommended by the manufacturer, 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. (PP) Section M1501.3; change to read as follows: M1501.3 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. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 18 of 95 (QQ) Section M1601.3.2 Support change to read as follows: Metal ducts... (text unchan.ged).... or other approved means. Nonmetallic ducts shall be supported by 1 -inch wide 18 -gage metal straps with 6" metal saddles at intervals not exceeding 10 feet or in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions. (RR) Section M2005.2; change to read as follows: M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to -such enclosure may be from the bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door, weather - stripped in accordance with the exterior door air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an approved self - closing device. Direct -vent water heaters are not required to be installed within an enclosure. (SS) Section G2403, General Definitions, definition of "Unvented Room Heater", is amended to add a sentence to read as follows: For the purpose of installation, this definition shall also include "Unvented Decorative Appliances." (TT) Section G2408.3; delete. (U U) Section G2412.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag- 'WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (W) Section G2413.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (WW) Section G2415.6; change to read as follows: G2415.6 (404.6) 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 Ordinance No. 1644, Page 19 of 95 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 G2415.11 (404.11). (XX) Section G2415.9; change to read as follows: G2415.9 (404.9) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade. (W) Section G2415.9.1; delete. (ZZ) Section G2417.1; change to read as follows: G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 2417.1.1 through 2417.7.4 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests. (AAA) Section G2417.4; change to read as follows: G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests requiring a pressure-of 3 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one -half inches (3'/2 "), a set hand, 1110 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one -half inches (3'/2 "), a set hand, a minimum of 2110 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. (BBB) Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows: G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For Ordinance No. 1644, Page 20 of 95 welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) and less than 56 inches of water column pressure (13.92 kPa), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (40.4 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 56 inches of water column (13.92 kPa), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one -half times the proposed maximum working pressure. (CCC) Section G2417.4.2, change to read as follows: G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) 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. (DDD) Add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows: G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. (EEE) Section G2421.1; 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. (FFF) Section G2439.5; 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. (GGG) Section G2439.5.1; change to read as follows: G2439.5.1 (614.6.1) Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes Ordinance No. 1644, Page 21 of 95 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 1/2 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. (HHH) Section G2445.2; change to read as follows: G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. 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 Building Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7. (III) Section G2448.1.1; change to -read as follows: G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with this code. (iii) 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. (KKK) Section P2503.7.2; change to read as follows: P2503.7.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle . . . {bulk of section unchanged} .. . at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at regular intervals as required by_applicable state or local provisions. (LLL) Section P2603.2.1; change to read as follows: P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations... {bulk of section unchanged }... Protective shield plates shall be a minimum of .062- inch -thick (1.6 mm) steel and shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 22 of 95 (MMM) Section P2603.6.1; delete and replace with the following: P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below - grade. (NNN) Add Section P2608.5.1. To read as follows: Water service pipe shall be seamless copper type L or pex piping. Water distribution pipe shall be copper or copper alloy, or pex piping. (000) Section P2709.1; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC /ANSI A117.1. (PPP) Section P2718.1 add sentence: All clothes washing machines on a second floor or above shall have a pan. (QQQ) Section P2801.6; add an exception as follows: Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters that are listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without elevation. (RRR) Section P2801.4 Prohibited locations add: Water heaters shall not be installed in attics. (SSS) Section P2902.4.3; changed to read as follows: P2902.4.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected by against backflow by a pressure type vacuum breaker, a double -check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer ... (remainder of section unchanged). All irrigation systems shall have rain and freeze protection installed. (TTT) Table P2904.4.1 & P2904.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing." (UUU) Sections P2904.5.1 and P2904.14; delete referenced polybutlyene plastic pipe and tubing. (VW) Section P3005.2.6; changed to read as follows: P3005.2.6 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 that five (5) Ordinance No. 1644, Page 23 of 95 feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. (WWW) Section P3103.1; change to read as follows: P3103.1 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 ... {remainder of section unchanged }. (XXX) Sections P3105.2; change to read as follows: P3105.2 Fixture drains. The total fall in a fixture drain due to pipe slope shall not exceed one pipe diameter, nor shall the vent pipe connection to a fixture drain, except for water closets, be below the weir of the trap. (YYY) Section 3105.3 and Figure P3105.3; delete. (ZZZ) Section P3111; delete. (AAAA) Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following: P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above the floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the drain board height and then returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye- branch fitting and shall, in addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a wye- branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then through the roof to the open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor level and a minimum slope of one - quarter (114) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be maintained. The return bend used under the drain board shall be a one (1) piece fitting or an assembly of a forty -five (45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety (90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty -five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent. (BBBB) Section P 3114 delete. (CCCC) Chapters 33 through 42; delete. Replace with the electrical code as adopted. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 24 of 95 (DDDD) Appendix G Section 105.2 Barrier requirements change as follows: 1. Barrier shall be at least 72" inches measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. 2. Barrier shall be constructed of wood with steel post. Spacing between fence slats shall not exceed 4 inches.'Other materials may be used as approved by the Building Official. Delete 4, 5, 6 and 7. Change 8 to read as follows: Access gates shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian... (remainder of text unchanged) ....... shall comply with the following. Sec. 14- 26 through 1440. Reserved ARTICLE III. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADMEN DM ENTSIADMINISTRATION Sec. 14-41. Adoption. International Building Code: The International Building Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec.14 -42. Administration and enforcement of building code. The building code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the building official. Sec.`14 -43. Scope of Requirements. 1. For the purpose of this code, every building or structure within aircraft exposure zone "B" as defined by section 74 -114 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances shall be subject to the following noise attenuation requirements. 2. Noise level reduction standards for certain uses. The minimum outdoor -to- indoor noise level reduction for certain building uses within zone "B" shall be 25 decibels (A- weighted) as measured from the center of each room. Building Use Residential: Residential within each unit Ordinance No. 1644, Page 25 of 95 Minimum Decibel Reduction from Out- door to Indoors 25 dba including transient lodging Building Use Public use: Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Nursing Home Minimum Decibel Reduction from Out- door to Indoors 25 dba 3. Certification of plans prior to issuance of building permits. No building permit for any building or structure designated shall be issued unless all plans and specifications accompanying the application for the permit are certified by a registered professional architect or engineer of the State of Texas as meeting the noise level reduction standards required. The following certification shall appear on every sheet of the building plans. (Name), a registered professional engineer or architect of the State of Texas, has examined the plans and specifications and does hereby certify that when the structure is constructed in accordance with these plans and with quality workmanship that the structure will provide a shell isolation rating (S.I.R.) of not less than 2.5 points. Sec. 14 -44. Amendments. (A) Section 101.2. Exception 2 change to read as follows: 2. Existing buildings undergoing.. (text unchanged)... shall comply with this Building Code. (B) Section 101.4; change to read as follows: 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 1.01.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (C) Add Section 105.5.1 to read as follows: Permit extensions. Work requiring a permit shall not be granted an extension or be renewed beyond a 24 month period from the time the permit was originally issued. Any incomplete work for which a permit has expired shall be caused by the Building Ordinance No. 1644, Page 26 of 95 Official to be demolished in accordance with the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings chapter 3 section 302 item 13. (D) Section 108.2, Fees, is changed to add a second sentence to read as follows: See approved fee schedule (Euless Code of Ordinances Chapter 30) (E) Add Section 108.2.1, to read as follows: Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as set forth in section 30 -13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless. The Plan review fees are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves submittal items as defined in section 106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate as set forth in section 30- 13. (E) Section 109.3.5; delete. (F) Add Section 115.5.1, to read as follows: Damage or Renovations to Existing Structures. When a structure is renovated or is damaged to 51 % of the gross floor area or if the value of the damage or renovation exceeds 51 % of the value of the structure at the time of damage or renovation all requirements of this code shall be complied with in any such repair, reconstruction, or renovation. Option B (G) Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows: (HIGH -RISE BUILDING. A building having any floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet_(16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle laccess. Add new definition to read as follows: Equipment Room: Equipment room is a room in which is contained mechanical, heating equipment, electrical equipment and distribution centers, boilers, central heating plant, hot water supply boiler, or any other equipment essential to the operation of the building or preservation of the occupants. (H) Section 302.1.1. change to read as follows: 302.1.1 Incidental use areas. Spaces which are incidental to the main Ordinance No. 1644, Page 27 of 95 occupancy shall be separated or protected, or both, in accordance with Table 302.1.1. Areas that are incidental to the main occupancy shall be classified in accordance with the main occupancy of the portion of the building in which the incidental use area is located. Exception: Incidental use areas within and serving a dwelling unit are not required to comply with this section. (I) Section 302.2.1; change to read as follows: 302.2.1 Assembly areas. Accessory assembly areas are not considered separate occupancies if the floor area is equal to or less than 750 square feet (69.7 m2). Assembly areas that are accessory to Group E occupancies are exempt from the separation requirements of Table 302.3.2 and are considered Group E occupancies only for the application of Table 503. {Last sentence to remain unchanged} (J) Table 302.3.2; change the footnote reference in row R -3, R -4, column U, from "d" to "f and add footnote "f' to read as follows: f. See Section 406.1.4. (K) Section 303.1; change to read as follows: 303.1 Assembly Group A. f15t four sentences to remain unchanged}. Assembly areas which are accessory to Group E occupancies are exempt from the separation requirements of Table 302.3.2 and are considered Group E occupancies only for the application of Table 503. (Last sentence to remain unchanged (L) Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies: Fire stations Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less Option B (M) Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having any occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 2 8 of 95 (N) Section 403. 1, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1 when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas. (0) Section 403.2, exception #2; delete. (P) Section 404.1.1; change definition of "Atrium" as follows: ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories ... {Balance remains unchanged} (Q) Section 406.1.4; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. A separation is not required between a Group R -2 and U carport provided that the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm). (R) Section 406.6.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: This occupancy shall include garages involved in servicing of motor vehicles for items such as tube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such non -major repair. When the repair garage is only involved in such minor repair, it need not comply with Section 406.6.2. (S) Section 506.2.2; add a sentence to read as follows: In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10 -foot wide pathway from the street or approved fire lane must be provided. (T) Table 602; amend footnote b by the addition of the following sentence: b. Group R -3 and Group U when used as accessory to Group R -3, as applicable in 101.2 shall be required to have a fire - resistance rating where fire separation distance is 3 feet or more. Group R -2 and Group U carport, as applicable in 406.1.4, exception 4 shall be required to have a fire - resistance rating where -fire separation distance is 10 feet or less. (U) Section 705.11; change the exception to read as follows: Exception: For other than hazardous exhaust ducts, penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings of ... {remainder of exception unchanged }. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 29 of 95 (V) Section 707.2; change exception number 7 as follows: {7, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 are unchanged) 7.4 Is separated from floor openings... (remainder of exception unchanged) (W) Section 716.5.2; add exception #4 to read as follows: 4. In the duct penetration of the separation between the private garage and its residence when constructed in accordance with Section 406.1.4, exception #2. (X) Section 902.1; under "Standpipe, Types of definition amend "Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follows: The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.9. (Y) Section 903.2; delete exception Option B (Z) Section 903.2.10.3; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4 as follows: 903.2.10.3 Buildings over 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509, that is located 35 feet ( 10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exceptions: 2. Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3. 903.2.10.4 Buildings Over 6,000 sq.ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings over 6,000 sq.ft. For the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings, Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3. Where more restrictive this section shall supercede sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.9. (AA) Section 903.2.12; add 903.2.12.3 and 903.2.12.4 as follows: 903.2.12.3 Self- service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self - service storage facilities. Exception: One -story self - service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a one -hour fire barrier wall installed between every storage compartment. 903.2.12.4 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire- extinguishing system. (BB) Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such ... (bulk of section unchanged) ... because it is damp, of fire-resistance- rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the code official. 3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor /ceiling or roof /ceiling assemblies having a fire - resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. (CC) Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. (DD) Section 903.3.7, change to read as follows: 903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the Fire Marshall. (EE) Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 31 of 95 (FF) Section 905.2; change to read as follows: 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high /low alarm. (GG) Section 905.3.2, delete exceptions #1 and 2. (HH) Section 905.4, item #5;change to read as follows: 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 either ... (remainder of paragraph unchanged) ... (II) Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering. (JJ) Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows: 907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving 50 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems. Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 18 months of permit application. (KK) Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and Ordinance No. 1644, Page 32 of 95 interconnection of alarm systems. (LL) Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows: 1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when_provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 1.1 Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected - single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 112 or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.) Option B (MM) Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High -rise buildings. Buildings having any floor used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet ( 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice /alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. (NN) Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1, when used for open air seating, however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas. (00) Section 907.3; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type. (PP) Add Section 907.5.1 to read as follows: 907.5.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the failure of any single alarm- actuating or alarm- indicating device will not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All systems shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between supply and return loops. IDC — Class "A" style — D — SLC Class "A" Style 6 — notification Class "B" Style Y. Option B (QQ) Section 907.8.2; change to read as follows: 907.8.2 High -rise buildings. In buildings that have any floor located more than 55 feet ( 16 764 mm) above the ... (remainder of section unchanged). Ordinance No. 1644, Page 33 of 95 (RR) Section 1008.1.3.4; add criteria #7 as follows: 7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided, approved smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access and egress sides of doors and in a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. (SS) Section 1016.1; add an exception #5 to read as follows: 5. In Group 8 office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire - resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke - detection system within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke - detection system shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a system is provided. (TT) Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smoke proof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where any floor surface is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire ... (remainder of section unchanged). (UU) Section 1101.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. (W) Section 1109.2.1; change to read as follows- 1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male or female water closets is provided. In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets {remainder of section unchanged). (WW) Section 1210.2, exception #2; change to read as follows: 2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closet; provided that walls around urinals comply with the minimum surrounding material specified by Section 419.3 of the International Plumbing Code. Ordinance No. 164.4, Page 34 of 95 (XX) Section 1403.3; change to read as follows: 1403.3 Vapor retarder. In all framed walls, floors and roof /ceilings comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder, when installed, shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture. Vapor retarders shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 96. (delete all exceptions) (W) Table 1505.1; replace footnotes b with the following and. delete, c: b. All individual replacement shingles shall be in compliance with the rating required by this table. (ZZ) Section 1505.6 and 1505.7; delete. (AAA) Section 1507.8 thru 1507.10 delete. (BBB) Add Section 2308.2.3 to read as follows: 2308.2.3 Application to engineered design. When accepted by the Building Official, any portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are otherwise outside the limitations of this section provided that: 1. The resulting design will comply with the requirements specified in Chapter 16; 2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded; and 3. T'he portions of this section which will apply are identified by an engineer in the construction documents. (CCC) Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies. (DDD) Section 2902.1; change to read as follows and add sub sections: 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. -Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 35 of 95 Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. 2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 2902.2. 3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1. 4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1. It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comply with the number shown in Table 2902.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3. (EEE) 2902.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1210. Sec. 14-44 through 14 -60 Reserved. ARTICLE IV. INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADMENDMENTS /ADMINISTRATION Sec. 14.61. Adoption. International Plumbing Code: The International Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the Intemational Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -62. Administration of plumbing code. The plumbing code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the building official. Sec. 14 -63. Amendments. (A) Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows: Section 714 Engineered Drainage Design ................... 62 Ordinance No. 1644, Page 36 of 95 (B) Section 101.2; change exceptions 1 and 2 as follows: 101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged) Exceptions: 1. Detached one and two- family dwellings. . . (unchanged) ... International Residential Code as adopted. 2. Plumbing systems in existing buildings ... (unchanged) ... the provisions in the International Building Code as adopted. (C) Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation instructions do not conform to minimum provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall apply. 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 ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (D) Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as follows: 106.6.2 Fee schedule. See approved fees schedule (Euless Code of Ordinances Chapter 30). 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The building official shall establish a policy for authorizing the refunding of fees. (Delete balance of section) (E) Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following: SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official to the board of appeals established by ordinance. See Euless Code Sec. 84 -27 (ZBA Board). (F) Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 37 of 95 (G) Section 305.9; change to read as follows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner. (H) Section 310.4; delete. (1) Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows: 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is performed. 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check -valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spill -proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with applicable local provisions. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with one of the following standards: (list of standards unchanged) (J) Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. (K) Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies. (L) Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: Ordinance No. 1644, Page 38 of 95 5. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. 6. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 403.2. 7. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. 8. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comply with the number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. (M) Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows: 403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International Building Code. (N) Section 405.6; delete. (0) Section 409.2; change to read as follows: 409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. (P) Section 410.1; change to read as follows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME Al 12.19.1, ASME Al 12.19.2 or ASME Al 12.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 39 of 95 (Q) Section 412.4; change to read as follows: 412.4 Required location. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas with trap primers as required: 1. In public coin - operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing the automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. 2. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the building official may accept floor sinks. (R) Section 413.4; change to read as follows: 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. (S) Section 417.5; change to read as follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mm), measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty -two (22) inch (559 mm) door. Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC /ANSI A117.1. (T) Section 417.5.2; change to read as follows: 417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least 3 inches (51 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing. . . (remainder of section unchanged) (U) Add Section 417.7 to read as follows: 417.7 Test for shower receptors. 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 Ordinance No. 1644, Page 40 of 95 at the point where it is clamped to the drain. (V) Section 419.3; change to read as follows: 419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material. (W) Section 502.3; change to read as follows: 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided ... (bulk of paragraph unchanged) ...removal of water heater. The passage way shall have continuous solid flooring with a minimum thickness of %" plywood or 518" wafer board and be placed over a load bearing wall or with engineered approval and shall be not less than 30" high and 22" wide ....... (remainder of text unchanged). (X) Add Section 502.5 to read as follows: 502.5 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, 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. 502.5.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided within 25 feet. (Y) Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge through full size piping to a safe place of disposal such as a floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste receptor. The discharge pipe shall not have any trapped sections. When the drain pipe run is exposed in an area outside of the room where the water heater is located in a manner that would make it subject to damage, the drain shall have a visible air gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The discharge shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building. The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded. The discharge pipe shall not discharge into the pan required in Section 504.7. 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 Ordinance No. 1644, Paa e 41 of 95 and pointing downward. (Z) Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows: 604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take precedence. (AA) Table 605.3; add heading to read as follows: Approved materials for water service piping are copper or copper alloy, pex pipe and pex -al -pex. (BB) Tables 605.4 and 605.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing ". (CC) Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #5. (DD) Section 606.2; items #1 and 2 change to read as follows: 1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture. Exception: Tub and shower valves. 2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to freezing. (EE) Section 608.1; change to read as follows: 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross - connections or any other piping connections to the system. Back flow preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations, Table 608.1, and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9. (FF) Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows: 608.16.5 Lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected by against backflow by a pressure type vacuum breaker, a double -check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer ... {remainder of section unchanged). All irrigation systems shall have rain and freeze protection installed. (GG) Section 608.17; change to read as follows: 608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local Ordinance No. 1644, Page 42 of 95 regulations, installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8. (HH) Add Section 712.4.3 to read as follows: 712.4.3 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113. (II) Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows: SECTION 714 ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN 714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing requirements for plumbing drainage systems shall be determined by approved design methods. (JJ) Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows: No standpipe shall be installed below the ground. (KK) Section 904.1; changed to read as follows: 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that 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. (LL) Section 912.1; change to read as follows: 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain 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 from a food waste grinder or clinical sink. (MM) Section 912.2; change to read as follows: 912.2 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 drain and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). (NN) Section 1002.10; delete. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 43 of 95 (00) Section 1003. replace Table 1003.3.4.1. To read as follows: All food establishments having a food disposal or discharge of more than 50 gallons per minute shall discharge into an oil & grease interceptor. Establishments with a discharge of 50 gallons per minute or less shall discharge into at least a 100 -pound size grease trap. An`approved -type grease interceptor or grease trap complying with the provisions of this subsection shall be installed in the waste line leading from sinks, drains, and other fixtures or equipment in establishments such as restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, cafeterias, bars and clubs, hotels, hospitals, sanitarium, factory or school kitchens, or other establishments where grease may be introduced into the drainage or sewage system in quantities that can affect line stoppage or hinder sewage treatment or private sewage disposal when grease interceptors are required. A grease trap is not required for individual dwelling units or for any private living quarters. Grease Interceptors Concrete -Shall be composed of one part Portland cement and five parts aggregate. - Reinforcement bars deformed number four bars on 18 -inch centers Manholes -Cast iron frame with 20 -inch cover. Vents - Four -inch sanitary vent may be reduced to two inches if interceptor is connected to a properly vented sewer or waste line within 25 feet. - Relief vents shall be two inches between compartments and to atmosphere above roof, and inside building. Capacity -The figures below are approximates: 100 cubic feet holding 750 gallons retention capacity. Clean out — Should be two -way located as near as possible to the interceptor on outflow line above seal. (PP) Section 1101.8; change to read as follows: 1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the building storm drainage system ... (remainder of section unchanged)... (QQ) Section 1106.1; change to read as follows: 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour rainfall rate. (RR) Section 1107.3; change to read as follows: 1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain system shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water ... (remainder of section unchanged) .... Ordinance No. 1644, Page 44 of 95 (SS) Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2. Sec. 14- 64- 14 -80. Reserved ARTICLE V. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADMENDMENTS /ADMINISTRATION Sec. 14 -81. Adoption. International Fuel Gas Code: The International Fuel Gas Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -82. Administration of fuel gas code. The fuel gas code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Sec. 14 -83. Amendments. (A) Section 101.2 change to read as follows: Exception: 2. As an alternative.. (text unchanged).. construction shall comply with the provisions of the International Building Code. (B) Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2. (C) Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. 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 ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 45 of 95 (D) Section 106.5.2 and 106.5.3; change to read as follows: 106.5.2, Fees, See approved fees schedule (Euless Code of Ordinances Chapter 30) 106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building official shall establish a policy for authorizing the refunding of fees. (Delete balance of section) (E) Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following: Section 109 MEANS OF APPEAL 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official to the board of appeals established by ordinance. See Euless Code Sec. 84- 27(ZBA Board). (F) Section 304.10; change to read as follows: 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings.. {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25- percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 50- percent free area. {Remainder of section unchanged.} (G) Section 304.11; change Exception 8 to read as follows: 304.11 Combustion air ducts. {Bulk of section unchanged.} 8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from the adjoining grade level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more stringent. (H) Section 305.5; delete. (1) Section 305.7; change to read as follows: 305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. (J) Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... from the opening to the Ordinance No. 1644, Page 46 of 95 equipment. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 1/2" thick plywood or 5/8" particle board, 24 inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the equipment. 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: 4. A permanent stair. 5. A pull down stair. 6. 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. (K) Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of section to read the same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope). A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location within 25 feet and in accordance with the Electrical Code. (L) Add Section 306.5.1.1 to read as follows: 306.5.1.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance. (M) Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306.7; Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided within 25 feet. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 47 of 95 (N) Section 401.5; 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 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (0) Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2". (P) Section 404.6; change to read as follows: 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a manner that 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 404.11. (Q) Section 404.9; change to read as follows: 404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches ( 458 mm) below grade (R) Section 406.4; change to read as follows: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure- measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3'/2 "), a set hand, 1110 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one -half inches (3'/ "), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi._ (S) Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Building Official, the piping and Ordinance No. 1644, Page 48 of 95 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) and less than 56 inches of water column pressure (13.92 kPa), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (40.4 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceed 56 inches of water column (13.92 -kPa), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one - half times the proposed maximum working pressure. (T) Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows- 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Building 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 Building Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (U) Add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows: 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12- inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. (V) Section 410.1; add a second paragrap"" and exception to read as follows: Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section 306. 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. (W) Section 614.6; 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. Ordinance No. 1699, Page 49 of 95 (X) Section 614.6.1; change to read as follows: 614.6.1 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 2.5 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. {Exception is unchanged) (Y) Section 621.2; change to read as follows: 621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. 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 Building Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7. (Z) Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows: 624. 1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Sec. 14- 84 through 14 -100. Reserved ARTICLE VI. INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTSIADMINISTRATION Sec. 14 -100. Adoption. International Mechanical Code: The International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -101. Administration of mechanical code. The Mechanical Code of the City shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 50 of 95 Sec. 14 -102. Amendments. (A) Section 101.2. Exception 2, change to read as follows: 2. Mechanical systems in..(text unchanged).. shall comply with the International Building Code. (B) Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. 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 ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (C) Section 106.5.2 and 105.5.3; change to read as follows: 106.5.2 Fee schedule. See approved fee schedule (Euless Code of Ordinances Chapter 30). 106.5.3 Fee refunds. The building official shall establish a policy for authorizing the refunding of fees. (delete balance of section) (D) Section 302.3; change to read as follows: 302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood framing. When permitted by the International Building Code, the cutting, notching and boring of wood framing members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.4. (E) Section 304.6; delete. (F) Section 304.9; change to read as follows: 304.9 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. (G) Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3. Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... from the opening to the Ordinance No. 1644, Page 51 of 95 appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide and shall be not less than 1/2" plywood or 5/8" wafer board. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the equipment. 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: 7. A permanent stair. 8. A pull down stair. 9. 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. (H) Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall ... (bulk of section to read the same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33- percent slope). A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location within 25 feet and in accordance with the Electrical Code. (1) Add Section 306.6.1 to read as follows: 306.6.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance. (J) Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306.7; Water heaters above ground floor. When the mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than (8) feet (2438mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 52 of 95 306.7.1; Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided within 25 feet. (K) Section 307.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 307.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. (L) Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows: 307.22. Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be copper or CPVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure, temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged) (M) Section 307.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. Discharge, as noted, shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance. (N) Section 401.5; add a second exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. (existing exception unchanged) 2. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present. (0) Section 403.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Where the design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system is designed in accordance with ASHRAE 62, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be permitted to be as specified in such engineered system design. (P) Section 501.2; add a third exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. {existing exception unchanged) Ordinance No. 1644, Page 53 of 95 2. {existing exception unchanged) 3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present. (Q) Section 504.6; 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. (R) Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 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 2.5 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. (Exception is unchanged) (S) Section 506.3.10; change to read as follows: 506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood that penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed ... (bulk of paragraph unchanged)... through the use of weather - protected openings. Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of combustible construction shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm). Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of noncombustible construction or gypsum wallboard attached to noncombustible structures shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305 mm). The duct enclosure shall serve a single grease exhaust duct system and shall not contain any other ducts, piping, wiring or systems. Delete second exception. (T) Section 607.2.2; change to read as follows: 607.2.2 Hazardous exhaust ducts. Hazardous exhaust duct systems shall extend directly to the exterior of the building and shall not extend into or through ducts and plenums. Penetration of structural elements shall conform to this section and the International Building Code except that fire dampers are not required at penetration of fire - resistance -rated assemblies.— Ordinance No. 1644, Page 54 of 95 (U) Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows: 607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. Hazardous exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls. Sec. 14- 103 through 14 -120. Reserved ARTICLE VII. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AMENDMENTS /ADMINISTRATION Sec. 14 -121. Adoption. International Energy Conservation Code: The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -122. Administration of Energy Conservation Code. The Energy Conservation Code of the City shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Sec. 14 -123. Amendments. (A) Section 101.2 Exception change to read as follows: Exception Energy conservation.. (text unchanged).. shall comply with the International Building Code. (B) Add the following section: 101.4.1.3 Alternative compliance. A building certified by a national, state, or local accredited energy efficiency program and determined by the Energy Systems Laboratory to be in compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of this section may, at the option of the Code Official, be considered in compliance. The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program certification of energy code equivalency shall be considered in compliance. (C) Section 302.1; Replace blank Table 302.1 Exterior Design Conditions with the following: Ordinance No. 164=4, Page 55 of 95 CONDITION VALUE Winter a, design dry-bulb ( °F) 99.6% 17 Summer', design dry-bulb ( °F) 0.4% 100 Summer a, design wet -bulb ( °F) 0.4% 78 Degree days heating 2407 Degree days cooling 2603 Climate zone' 5B (D) Delete note "a" and replace with the following: a. These values are from ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for Dallas /Ft. Worth International Airport 99.6% Winter DB, 0.4% Summer DB, and 0.4% Summer WB; and from Local Climatological Data for Dallas -Ft. Worth published by the National Climatic Data Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These values are for the purpose of providing a uniform basis of requirements for North Central Texas. This will not preclude licensed professionals from submitting design analyses based on site measurements or published data more specific to the building site. Adjustments shall be permitted to reflect local climates which differ from the tabulated values, or local weather experience determined by the building official. (E) Section 502.1.1; delete exception #2 and substitute the following: 2. Buildings located in Climate Zones 5b. (F) .Section 502.1.5; add the following exceptions: Exceptions: 1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north; 2. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Any fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (G) Section 502.2; Replace blank Table 502.2 Heating & Cooling Criteria with the following: Ordinance No. 1644, Page 56 of 95 Table 502.2x" HEATING AND COOLING CRITERIA Element Mode Type A -1 Type A -2 Residential Residential Buildings Buildings U. Uo Walls Heating or cooling 0.15 0.22 Roof/ceiling Heating or cooling 0.03 0.03 Floors over Heating or cooling 0.05 0.05 unheated spaces Heated slab on Heating R -value = 6 R -value = 6 grade Unheated slab on Heating R -value = 0 R -value = 0 grade Basement wall Heating or cooling U- factor = 0.15 U- factor = 0.15 Crawls ace wall Heating or cooling U- factor = 0.15 U- factor = 0.15 Delete Note "a" and replace with the following: a. The above values have been determined for all counties in the North Central Texas Council of Governments region. Add Note "g ": g. These requirements apply only to the boundaries of conditioned space. Air conditioning equipment and ductwork is recommended, but not required, to be located within the conditioned space in North Central Texas zones. (H) Delete Figures 502.2(1 -6) (1) Section 502.2; Add note to Fig 502.2(7): All counties within the North Central Texas Council of Governments region are designated as within the area of very heavy termite infestation probability for purpose of uniform interpretation of this requirement. (J) Section 502.2.2; add a second paragraph as follows: A building demonstrating envelope compliance at least 10% better than code may utilize R6 duct insulation in both supply and return air ducts in lieu of the insulation required by Table 503.3.3.3. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 57 of 95 (K) Section 502.2.4; Delete prescriptive Tables 502.2.4(1 -9) and substitute the following: Replace Tables 502.2.4 (1 -6) with: Table 502.2.4(1) Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Type A -1 Residential Buildings, Based on Window Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area % Maximum Minimum Glazing Glazing U- factor Ceiling R -value Exterior wall R -value Floor R- value Basement wall R -value Slab perimeter R -value and depth Crawl space wall R -value <8% 0.70 R -26 R -11 R -11 R -5 R -0 R -6 <12% 0.65 R -26 R -13 R -11 R -5 R -0 R -5 <15% 0.60 R -30 R -13 R -19 R -6 R -0 R -7 <18% 0.52 R -30 R -13 R -19 R -6 R -0 R -7 <20% 0.50 R -38 R -13 R -19 R -6 R -0 R -7 <25% 0.46 R -38 R -16 R -19 R-6 R -0 R -7 (L) Replace Tables 502.2.4 (7 -0) with: Table 502.2:4(2) Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Type A -2 Residential Buildings, Based on Window Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area % Maximum Minimum Glazing Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement Slab Crawl U- factor R -value wall R- wall perimeter space R -value value R -value R -value wall and R -value depth <20% 0.55 R -30 R -13 R -11 R -5 R -0 R -5 <25% 0.55 R -30 R -13 R -11 R -5 R -0 R -5 <30% 0.47 R -38 R -13 R -19 R -7 R -0 R -8 (M) Table 503.3.3.1 MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION. Amend footnote "a "to read as follows: a. For piping lengths in excess of five (5) feet exposed to outdoor air, increase the insulation thickness by 0.5 inch. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 58 of 95 (N) Table 503.3.3.3; add footnote "e" to title of table as follows: e. See Section 502.2.2 (0) Section 503.3.3.4.3; change first sentence to read as follows: 503.3.3.4.3 Sealing required. All joints, longitudinal and transverse seams, and connections in ductwork, shall be made substantially airtight by means of welds, gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic -plus- embedded - fabric systems or tapes or other approved closure systems. {Remainder to remain unchanged} (P) Section 602.1.6; delete last sentence of exception. (Q) Section 602.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. Add the following exceptions: Exceptions: 1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north; 2. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Any fenestration with attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (R) Section 802.2; Replace blank tables 802.2 (1-4) with the completed tables provided on the following four pages. Delete tables 802.2 (5 -37). TABLE 802.2(1) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA 10 PERCENT OR LESS OF ABOVE - GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITIONIVALUE Skylights (U-factor) 1 Slab or below -grade wall (R- value R -0 Windows and glass doors PF < 0.25 0.25 < P F < 0.50 P F > 0.50 SHGC U- factor Any An Any An Any An Roof assemblies (R- value) Insulation between framing Continuos insulation All -wood joist/truss OM foy4t/ZrdJ age 59 of 95 TABLE 802.2(2) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 10 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 25 PERCENT OF ABOVE -GRADE WALL AREA R -19 CONDITION/VALUE Skylights (U- factor) R -16 R -25 R -0 R -17 NA U- factor R -16 R -25 0.7 R -17 X An R -17 Floors over outdoor air or unconditioned space (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -11 R -6 R -11 R -19 R-6 NA X R-6 Above -grade walls (R- value) No framing Metal framing Wood framing Framed R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous NA R -0 R -0 CMU, > 8 in., with integral insulation R -value cavity NA R -0 R -0 R -value continuous R -0 R -0 R -0 Other masonry walls R -value cavity NA R -0 R -0 R -value continuous R -0 R -0 R -0 TABLE 802.2(2) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 10 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 25 PERCENT OF ABOVE -GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE Skylights (U- factor) 1 Slab or below -grade wall (R- value) R -0 Windows and glass doors P F < 0.25 0.25 <PF <0.50 P F > 0.50 SHGC U- factor 0.6 An 0.7 An Any An Roof assemblies (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Metal purlin with thermal block Metal purlin without thermal block Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -25 R -19 R -25 R -20 NA R -19 R -30 R -20 X R -20 Ordinance No. 1644, Page 60 of 95 Floors over outdoor air or unconditioned space (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -11 R-6 R -11 R -6 NA R -6 Above -grade walls (R- value) No framing Metal framing Wood framing Framed 0.6 0.7 Roof assemblies (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Metal purlin with thermal block Metal purlin without thermal block R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous NA R -0 R -0 CMU, > 8 in., with integral insulation R -20 X R -20 R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 Other masonry walls R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 TABLE 802.2(3) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 25 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 40 PERCENT OF ABOVE -GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE Skylights (U- factor ) 1 Slab or below -grade wall (R- value R -0 Windows and glass doors PF < 0.25 0.25 <PF <0.50 PF >0.50 SHGC U- factor 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.7 Roof assemblies (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Metal purlin with thermal block Metal purlin without thermal block Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -25 R -19 R -25 R -20 NA R -19 R -30 R -20 X R -20 Floors over outdoor air or unconditioned space (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Ordinance No. 1644, Page 61 of 95 Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -11 R-6 R -11 R-6 TABLE 802.2(4) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 40 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT OF ABOVE -GRADE WALL AREA NA I R -6 Above -grade walls (R- value) No framing Metal framing Wood framing Framed SHGC U- factor 0.4 R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R- value continuous NA R -0 R -0 CMU, > 8 in., with integral insulation R -19 R -25 R -20 R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 Other masonry walls R -11 R -6 R -11 R -value cavity NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 TABLE 802.2(4) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 40 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT OF ABOVE -GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE Skylights (U- factor) 1 Slab or below -grade wall (R- value) R -0 Windows and glass doors PF < 0.25 0.25 <PF <0.50 PF >0.50 SHGC U- factor 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.7 Roof assemblies (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Metal purlin with thermal block Metal purlin without thermal block Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -25 R -19 R -25 R -20 NA R -19 R -30 R -20 R -38 R -20 Floors over outdoor air or unconditioned space (R- value) All -wood joist/truss Metal joist/truss Concrete slab or deck Insulation between framing Continuos insulation R -11 R -6 R -11 R -6 NA R-6 Above -grade walls (R- value) No framing Metal framing Wood framing Framed Ordinance No. 1644, Page 62 of 95 R -value cavity NA R -13 R -11 R -value continuous NA R -3 R -0 CMU, ? 8 in., with integral insulation R -value cavity NA, NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 Other masonry walls R -value cavit NA R -11 R -11 R -value continuous R -5 R -0 R -0 Add footnote "e" to SHGC column heading in Tables 802.2 (2), 802.2 (3) and 802.2 (4) to read as follows: e. Minimum SHGC requirements do not apply to glazing as follows: 1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north. 2. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.30 or greater. 3. Any glazing with permanent attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of 0.60 or less. (S) Section 805.2.1 Interior Lighting Controls; add a third sentence to read: Large spaces shall have a separate switch or control for each 2500 square feet of floor area. (T) Delete Figures 902.1 (1-43, 45 -51). (U) Chapter 10; Replace referenced standard as follows: ASHRAE /IESNA — 99 Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low - Rise Residential Buildings -- 1999 Edition Chapter 10— Referenced Standards: Under the heading ASHRAE and IESNA, change the Standard Reference Number from 90.1 -2001 to 90.1 -1999. Sec. 14- 124 through 14 -140. Reserved Ordinance No. 1644, Page 63 of 95 ARTICLE VIII. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS /ADOPTION Sec. 14 -141. Adoption. National Electrical Code. The National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, as published by the NFPA is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -142. Administration and enforcement of The Electrical Code. The electrical code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Sec. 14 -143. Amendments. (A) Article 80.15, Delete Article 80. Administration and Enforcement. 80 -19 (A) (3) add to read as follows: 1) The fees to be charged for any electrical work in the city shall be in accordance with Euless Code of Ordinances chapter 30. There shall be a reinspection fee, as set forth in chapter 30, where it is necessary for the electrical inspector to reinspect any phase of an electrical job. (B) Article 230.2(A) add a sixth special condition as follows: (6) In supplying electrical service to multifamily dwellings, two or more laterals or overhead service drops shall be permitted to a building when both of the following conditions are met- a. The building has six or more individual gang meters and all meters are grouped at the same location. b. Each lateral or overhead service drop originates from the same point of service. (C) Article 230.70 (A) (1) Readily Accessible Location. Change to read as follows: The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location outside the building or structure within a maximum of 5 feet of the service conductors. (D) Article 230.71(A) add an exception as follows: 230.71 Maximum Number of Disconnects. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 64 of 95 Exception: Multi - occupant Buildings. Individual service disconnecting means is limited to six for each occupant. The number of individual disconnects at one location may exceed six. (E) Article 250.52 add a paragraph. 250.52 Grounding Electrodes. (A) Electrodes Permitted for Grounding. Where a metal underground water pipe, as described in item (1), is not present, a method of grounding as specified in (2) through (4) below shall be used. (F) Article 300.1 add the following: (D) (1) Electric wiring installed within the city shall be no less than nonmetallic cable. Aluminum wiring shall not be used in any installation except for the service entrance conductors and to the service main control cutoff equipment to the premises wiring system. (2) No electrical panels or plastic electrical boxes shall be mounted on the opposite sides of the walls around bath tubs and shower enclosures, and romex in such locations shall be enclosed in metal conduit around bath areas. (3) Smoke detectors (alarms) GFCI and AFl protection shall be updated at time of service upgrade or remodel. (G) Article 300.11(A) (1) change to read as follows: (1) Fire -Rated Assemblies. Wiring located within the cavity of a fire -rated floor - ceiling or roof - ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or supported by, the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires- unless tested as part of a fire -rated assembly. An independent means of secure support ... {text unchanged }... are part of the fire -rated design. delete exception (H) Article 300.11(A) (2) change to read as follows: (2) Non- Fire -Rated Assemblies. Wiring located within the cavity of a non -fire- rated floor - ceiling or roof - ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or supported by, the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires.. unless authorized by, and installed in accordance with, the ceiling system manufacturer's instructions. An independent means of secure support shall be provided. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 65 of 95 delete existing exception and replace with the following: Exception: From the last point of independent support or base for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) (lighting fixture(s)) or equipment, branch circuit or fixture whip wiring shall be allowed to be supported by the ceiling support wires. (1) Article 310.15(6)(6) change to read as follows: (6) 120/240 -Volt, 3 -Wire, Single -Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. For dwelling units, conductors, as listed in Table 310.15(6) (6), shall be ... {text unchanged } ... provided the requirements of 215.2, 220.22, and 230.42 are met. This Article shall not be used in conounction with 220.30. (J) Article 330.1 Metal -Clad Cable add a second sentence as follows: All metal clad cable installations shall install insulated bushings such as red devils. (K) Article 334.10 change to read as follows: 334.10. Uses Permitted. Type NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be permitted to be used in the following: (1) One- and two- family dwellings. (2) In any multifamily dwelling not exceeding three floors above grade. (3) Other structures not exceeding 3 stories in height. Note: In par. 2 & 3 above: For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted. (L) Article 334.12 add another use not permitted, (11): (11) In non - residential metal frame structures. (M) Article 500.8 (A) (1) change to read as follows: 500.8 Equipment. (A) Approval for Class and Properties. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 66 of 95 (1) Equipment shall be identified... {text unchanged }...the maximum surface temperatures specified in 503.1. FPN: Luminaries (Lighting fixtures) and other heat - producing apparatus... (text unchanged) ... see Exception No. 3 to 500.8(B). (N) Article 600.21 (B)(E) change to read as follows: 600.21 Ballasts, Transformers, and Electronic Power Supplies. (B) Location of ballasts, transformers and electric... (text unchanged)... secondary conductors as short as possible and in approved locations. (E) Attic and Soffit Locations. Ballasts, transformers, and electronic power supplies shall be permitted to be located in attics and soffits, provided there is an access door at least 900 mm by 600 mm (3 ft by 2 ft) and a passageway of at least 900 mm (3 ft) high by 600 mm (2 ft) wide with a suitable permanent walkway at least 600 mm (2 ft) wide extending from the point of entry to each component. (0) Add Article 700.17.1. Wiring of Emergency Light fixtures. (A) Battery pack fixtures must be wired to the normal lighting circuit where they are installed. The battery pack shall be tied onto the hot leg of the room switch. Where room switches are not_ provided and lights are turned off at the breaker switch, it shall be necessary to provide a light switch at the breaker control panel, wiring the fixtures as previously described. Permanent identification of a RED circular mark at the breaker located in the electrical panel box. (B) Where battery pack florescent fixtures are installed on a security light circuit which remains on at all times, it is not necessary to wire through a control switch provided the breaker is locked in the on position. All other installations shall be wired in the same manner as battery pack incandescent fixtures. (C) Where large open areas are lighted with two or more circuits, it shall be necessary to wire each emergency light fixture to the nearest lighting circuit. (P) REGIONAL INTERPRETATIONS 220.36. Optional Calculation -- New Restaurants. [This specification may apply to restaurants regarding new occupancy, new buildings, change of occupancy in existing building, or upgrading existing buildings to new electrical load requirements.] Ordinance No. 1644, Page 67 of 95 Sec 14 -144. Right of entry. The city electrical inspector shall have the power to enter any building, structure, alley, lot, manhole or subway during reasonable hours, and while in the actual performance of his regular duties he shall have the power to cause the arrest of any person violating any provisions of this article. Sec. 14 -145. Hindering Inspectors prohibited. No person shall hinder or prevent the chief electrical inspector or his deputy from making any electrical inspection. Sec. 14 -146. Power to disconnect service. The electrical inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect or order the public utility company serving electrical energy to sever the electrical service to such wiring, device and /or materials found to be defectively installed until the installation of such wiring, device and material has been made safe as directed by the electrical inspector. Any person ordered and notified in writing to discontinue any electrical service shall do so within 24 hours, where the city electrical inspector has determined such conditions to be an immediate threat to life safety, service shall be terminated immediately, and such person shall not reconnect electrical service or allow it to be reconnected until notified by the city electrical inspector. Sec. 14 -147. Approval of inspector required before reconnecting service; exception. When service is disconnected to any building used for commercial or mercantile purposes, theaters, gasoline stations and garages, approval must be obtained from the city electrical inspector before reconnecting to the electrical energy. Provided, however, where service is terminated for nonpayment of bill, it shah not be necessary to obtain city approval for reconnecting. Sec. 14- 148 through 14 -160. Reserved ARTICLE IX. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDMENTS /ADOPTION Sec. 14 -161. Adoption. International Property Maintenance Code. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 68 of 95 Sec. 14 -162. Administration and enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code. The International Property Maintenance Code of the city shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Sec. 14 -163. Amendments. (A) Section 101.3. change to read as follows: This code shall..(text unchanged).. occupancy shall comply with the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Fire and National Electric Code as adopted by the City. (B) Delete section 102.3. (C) Section 201.3. delete the following: International Zoning Code, International Existing Building Code and International Electric Code. (D) _Section 202 Definitions. Change to read as follows: Code Official. The Building Official..(text unchanged).. or any duly authorized Representative. (E) Section 302.9. change to read as follows: No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building or fence on a; iy private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. (F) Section 304.3. add to sentence: Numbers shall be minimum of 4" for Residential and 8" lighted for Commercial. Sec. 14- 163 through 14 -180. Reserved Ordinance No. 1644, Page 69 of 95 Article X. MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 14 -181. Short title. This article shall be known as the "Minimum Housing Code." Sec. 14 -182. Legislative finding of fact. It is found and declared that there exists in the city structures used for human habitation which are, or may become in the future, substandard with respect to structure, equipment or maintenance, and further that such conditions, together with inadequate provision for light and air, insufficient protection against fire hazards, lack of proper heating, unsanitary conditions, and /or overcrowding, constitute a menace to the health, safety, welfare, and reasonable comfort and/or quality of life of its citizens. It is further found and declared that the existence of such conditions, factors or characteristics will, if not remedied, create slum and blighted areas requiring large -scale clearance; and further that, in the absence of corrective measures, such areas will experience a deterioration of values, a curtailment of investment and tax revenue, and an impairment of economic values. It is further found and declared that the establishment and maintenance of minimum structural and environmental standards are essential to the prevention of blight and decay and the safeguarding of public health, safety, and general welfare. Sec. 14 -183. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city by establishing minimum standards governing the construction, use, occupancy, management, operation and maintenance of houses and apartments; establishing minimum standards governing utilities, facilities, and other physical component: and conditions essential to make dwellings, dwelling units, and apartment houses safe, sanitary, and fit for human use and habitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners, managers and occupants of dwellings, dwelling units, and apartment houses; authorizing and establishing procedures for the inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, and apartment houses; and the condemnation and vacation of those dwellings, dwelling units, and apartment houses unfit for human use, occupancy and habitation and fixing penalties for the violation of the provision of this article. This article is declared to be remedial and essential to the public interest, safety, health and welfare, and it is intended that this article be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated above. Further, it is declared that it is not the purpose of this article that it shall be used as an instrument for the harassment of any persons. Sec. 14 -184. Definitions. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 70 of 95 The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Accessory building means a subordinate building detached from the main building used for purposes incidental to the primary occupancy of the main building. Administrator means the city manager or his designee. Apartment means a room or suite of rooms arranged, designed or occupied as a residence by a single family, individual or group of individuals. Apartment building means any structure containing three or more dwelling units. Apartment house means any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied as three or more dwelling units or which is occupied as the home or residence of three or more families living independently of each other and maintaining separate cooking facilities. Bathroom means enclosed space containing one or more bathtubs, showers, or both, and which may also include toilets, lavatories or fixtures serving similar purposes. Bedroom means a room used or .intended to be used for sleeping purposes and not as a kitchen, bathroom, living room, closet, hallway, utility space, entry way, garage, patio or breezeway. City means the City of Euless. Current building code means the most recent building code as amended in effect in the city on any date, now or in the future, on which the dwelling unit is or could be occupied. Duplex means a single - family attached dwelling unit. Dwelling means the structure occupied for residential purpose. Dwelling unit means any room or group of rooms occupied, or which is intended or designed to be occupied, as the home or residence of one individual, group of individuals, family or household, for housekeeping purposes, and shall also include apartments. Efficiency unit means the equivalent of a one - bedroom unit. Extermination means the control and elimination of insects, rodents and vermin by eliminating their harborage places and by removing, or making inaccessible, materials that may serve as their food, and by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping, or by any other approved means of pest elimination. Family means one or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage, living and Ordinance No. 1644, Page 71 of 95 cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, except that no more than two additional persons that are not related to the head of the household may reside in each unit. Floor space means the total area of all habitable space. Garbage means putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food. Grade means the natural surface of the ground, or surface ground after completion of any change in contour. Gross floor area means the total square foot area of all floors in a building measured to the outside faces of all exterior walls or to the line of an omitted wall, whichever includes the largest area. Habitable room means a room or enclosed floor space used or designed to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes, not including bathrooms, laundries, pantries, foyers or communicating corridors, closets and storage spaces. Habitable space means the space occupied by one or more persons while living, sleeping, eating, and cooking; excluding kitchenettes, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundries, pantries, dressing rooms, closets, storage spaces, foyers, hallways, utility rooms, heater rooms, boiler rooms, and basement or cellar recreation rooms. Infestation means the presence, within or contiguous to a dwelling unit or apartment, of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests. Kitchen means space used for cooking or preparation of food and deemed habitable space. Landlord means the owner, property manager or resident manager of an apartment building, or any other person held out by any owner or property manager as the appropriate person with whom the tenant normally deals concerning the rental agreement or apartment building. License means a multi - family dwelling complex license. Litter means garbage, refuse, and rubbish, and all other waste material. Multi- family dwelling complex means any building or group of buildings which provide three or more dwelling units on a single platted lot, or, if the land on which the building or buildings is unplatted, when any building or group of buildings which provide four or more dwelling units on a contiguous tract of land under a common ownership. "Multiple- family dwelling complex" is also referred to as an apartment complex in this chapter. Multi - family dwelling complex license means a license issued by the building inspector Ordinance No. 1644, Page 72 of 95 pursuant to this article and referred to as "license" in this article. Nuisances - The following shall be defined as nuisances: (1) Any public nuisance known at common law or in equity jurisprudence. (2) Any unattractive nuisance which may prove detrimental to the general public, whether in a building, on the premise of a building or upon an occupied or unoccupied lot. This includes any abandoned wells, shafts, basements or excavations; abandoned refrigerators and motor vehicles; or any structurally unsound fences or structures, or any lumber, trash, fences, debris or vegetation which may prove to be a hazard. (3) Whatever is dangerous to human life or is detrimental to health, as determined by the Code or Health Official or Officer. Occupant means any person living or sleeping in, or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or apartment. Owner means a person claiming, or in whom is vested, the ownership, dominion, or title of real property, including but not limited to: (1) The owner of a fee simple title; (2) The holder of a life estate; (3) The holder of a leasehold estate for an initial term of five years or more, (4) The buyer in a contract for deed; and (5) A mortgagee, receiver, executor, or trustee in control of real property, but not including the holder of a leasehold estate or tenancy for an initial term of less than five years. Person includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, partnership or association; two or more persons having a joint or common interest; or any other legal or commercial entity. Plumbing includes all of the following supplied facilities, equipment and devices: gas pipes, water pipes, toilets, lavatories, sinks, laundry tubs, catch basins, wash basins, bathtubs, shower baths, sewer pipes and sewerage system, septic tanks, drains, vents, traps, and any other fuel- burning or water -using fixtures and appliances, including private fire hydrants, together with all connections to water, waste and sewer or gas pipes. Potable water means water duly approved as satisfactory and safe for drinking by the state Ordinance No. 1644, Page 73 of 95 department of health. Premises means a lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures thereon. Property manager means a person who has managing control of real property. Refuse means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, except body wastes, including but not limited to: garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned automobiles, and solid market and industrial wastes. Regular license fee. Refer to section 30 -42 for fee schedule. Resident manager means a property manager or agent of a property manager who resides in the apartment complex. Roominghouse means a dwelling, other than eleemosynary or other nonprofit institution, consisting of at least one dwelling unit occupied by four or more persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption. This shall not be construed as meaning apartment houses. Rubbish means nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrapping, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, leaves, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials. Single location means property held in common ownership that is compact and contiguous property separated only by public streets. Structure means that which is built or constructed; an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. Tenant means any person who occupies a dwelling unit for living or dwelling purposes with the landlord's consent. Secs. 14- 185 - -14 -190. Reserved. DIVISION 2: MINIMUM STANDARDS Sec. 14- 191. Compliance with article provisions. The owner of each apartment, apartment house, multi - family dwelling complex, rental dwelling and dwelling unit within the city which shall be used for the purpose of human habitation or residence shall comply with the provisions of this article. Sec. 14 -192. Sink, lavatory required. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 74 of 95 The owner shall provide in all dwelling units a kitchen sink and a lavatory basin. Su& kitchen sink and lavatory shall be connected to the municipal water and sewer systems. Sec. 14 -193. Bathroom fixtures. The owner shall provide in all dwelling units a flush water toilet and a bathtub or shower connected to the municipal water and sewer systems. Sec. 14 -4194. Fixtures connected to hot and cold water. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower in each dwelling unit required by the provisions of this article shall be connected and functioning with both hot and cold water lines. Sec. 14 -195. Water- heating equipment. The owner shall provide and maintain connected and functioning water - heating equipment and facilities for every dwelling unit which shall be connected with water lines with a design capability of heating water to a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit as to permit an adequate supply of hot water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Such water- heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section regardless of whether or not the heating facilities of the apartment, apartment house, dwelling or dwelling unit are in operation. Sec. 14 -196. Egress required. In all dwelling units, the owner shall provide safe and unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. All windows must meet the requirements of the current building code, except those which conform with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and which have been adequately maintained and increased in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration, fire damage repair or addition, or any change in occupancy. When an unsafe condition exists through lack of or improper location of exits, additional exits may be required to be installed. Sec. 14 -197. Window area for ventilation and egress. The owner shall ensure that every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have at least one window or opening facing directly to the outdoors capable of being opened to the maximum size allowed by the design of the window fixture. Sec. 14 -198. Heating facilities required. The owner shall provide every dwelling unit or apartment with heating facilities with a design capability of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms to a temperature of Ordinance No. 1644, Page 75 of 95 at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a distance of three feet above floor level, and the facilities shall be operable when necessary to maintain the temperature, but gas jets installed prior to 1978 may be provided in lieu of other heating facilities. Where the owner or property manager pays the fuel bills or utilities for the heating equipment, the owner or property manager shall be responsible to provide heat to each of his dwelling units. Sec. 14 -199. Screening required. Every opening in any dwelling unit which is used for ventilation purposes from a dwelling unit directly to or from outdoor space shall be equipped with insect -proof screening, which shall be provided by the owner and shall be installed and maintained in a manner affording complete protection against entry into the dwelling unit of flies, mosquitoes and other insects. However, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to replace windows or screens broken by the occupant. Sec. 14 -200. Minimum floor area generally. Each dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of habitable floor space for the first occupant and at least 100 square feet of additional habitable floor space for each additional occupant. Sec. 14 -201. Minimum floor area for sleeping purposes. In each dwelling unit of two or more rooms, each room occupied for sleeping purposes shall contain at least 36 square feet of floor space for one occupant and shall contain an additional 27 square feet of floor space for each additional occupant of the sleeping rooms. Sec. 14 -202. Maximum density. Maximum density for each dwelling unit (occupant load) shall be as follows: (1) One bedroom or efficiency unit, no more than three occupants per unit. (2) Two bedrooms, no more than five occupants per unit. (3) Three bedrooms, no more than seven occupants per unit. Sec. 14 -203. Ceiling height. At least one -half of the floor area of every habitable room of a dwelling unit shall have a ceiling height of at least seven feet; and the floor area of that part of any room where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissible occupancy thereof. Sec. 14 -204. Minimum responsibilities of owner. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 76 of 95 The owner, lessor or property manager of a complex, including all dwelling units shall be primarily responsible for the maintenance, structural soundness and operative condition of the entire complex properties and all installed systems, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning systems and parking areas thereof, and shall be responsible for the following: (1) Structure. (2) Water and sewer systems. (3) Bathroom facilities: lavatories, water closet and shower or tub. (4) Water - heating facilities, unless occupant agrees to provide such facilities. (5) Windows broken out, shall be repaired. (6) Window screens on openable windows, shall be repaired or replaced. (7) Painting, waterproofing and repair to prevent deterioration due to the elements, which shall include but not be limited to: loose siding, siding with holes, excessive cracks or rotted boards which permit air or water to penetrate rooms, loose roof covering, holes or leaks in roof which cause damage to the structure or rooms, rotting, and sagging or deteriorating supports for steps, stairs and porches. (8) Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests in all occupied and unoccupied units of duplex, triplex or other multiple - family dwellings, a minimum of once a year by a state - licensed exterminator, and single - family dwellings as needed by the owner or by a state licensed exterminator. If the occupant fails to maintain the dwelling unit f,ee from rodents, insects and vermin, such shall be the ultimate responsibility of owner. (9) Provide central garbage and refuse disposal where there are more than four dwelling units on the premises. (10) Provide and maintain railings for stairs, steps, balconies, porches, and elsewhere as specified in the building code in force at the time of construction. Replacement of any required railings shall be in compliance with the current edition of the building code. Buildings in existence at the time of adoption of this Code may have their existing use continued if such use was legal at the time of the adoption of this Code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life. (11) Repair holes, cracks, and other defects in stairs, porches, steps and balconies reasonably capable of causing injury to a person. (12) Maintain floors, walls, ceilings and all supporting structural members in a sound Ordinance No. 1644, Page 77 of 95 condition, capable of bearing imposed loads safely, in conformity with the current building code. (13) Repair or replace chimney flue and vent attachments that do not function properly; clean chimney flue and vent attachments when necessary. (14) Repair holes, breaks, and loose surface materials that are health or safety hazards in or on floors, walls, and ceilings. (15) Provide and maintain a moisture - resistant finish or material for the flooring or sub - flooring of each bathroom, shower room, and toilet room. (16) Provide screened cross - ventilation openings of not less than 1 112 square feet for each 25 lineal feet of wall in each basement, cellar, and crawl space. (17) Eliminate a hole, excavation, sharp protrusion, and other object or condition that exists on the land and is reasonably capable of causing injury to a person. (18) Securely cover or close a well, cesspool, or cistern. (19) Provide drainage to prevent standing and stagnant water on the premises. Ponding of water shall not exceed a 24 -hour period under normal rainfall periods. (20) Remove dead trees and tree limbs that are reasonably capable of causing injury to a person. (21) Connect plumbing fixtures and heating equipment that the owner supplies in accordance with the applicable codes. (22) Provide and maintain in operating condition supply lines for electrical service to each dwelling unit intended for human occupancy. (23) Connect to a chimney or flue each heating and cooking device that burns solid fuel or burns a fuel that must be vented to the outside. (24) Provide and maintain in operating condition electrical circuits and outlets in compliance with the electrical code adopted by the city. (25) Maintain the interior of a vacant structure or vacant portion of a structure free from rubbish, garbage, storage and stored items. Secure all vacant or unoccupied dwelling units from unauthorized entry and vandalism. (26) Take reasonable measures to secure all vacant or unoccupied dwelling units from unauthorized entry. (27) Shall install and maintain the parking lot, fire lane and required paved areas, Ordinance No. 1644, Page 78 of 95 including legible parking stripes and fire lanes, in accordance with city ordinances. (28) Air conditioning, shall function to at least 15- degrees differential between the inside and outside temperature. If the owner pays the electrical bill, the owner shall provide the required electricity. (29) Maintain all required fire detection and extinguishing appliances including but not limited to: smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, fire hydrants and portable fire extinguishers. (30) Maintain all swimming pools in a sanitary condition and remove all water and debris from a swimming pool not so maintained or in accordance with other city ordinances. (31) Provide and maintain all gas service lines to each dwelling unit that is heated by natural gas or has water heating devices or cook stove fueled by natural gas. If the owner pays the gas bill, the owner shall provide necessary gas service. (32) Remove Inoperable, unsightly, junked, unregistered and or abandoned vehicle(s) from the property. (33) Premises Identification shall be 8" high with a width of 1" min. for main buildings and 4" high min. with a width of .05 " min. and all unit doors a min. of 2 ". Sec. 14 -205. Emergency telephone number. The owner or manager of a multiple - family dwelling complex shall provide to each tenant an emergency telephone number or other means of communications which shall be answered 24 hours each day by an employee of the owner or property manager of the multi - family dwelling unit in which the tenant resides, in order that the tenant may report needed repairs or emergencies or seek information or answers relative to landlord - tenant matters which cannot wait until regular business hours. Sec. 14 -206. Disclosure of ownership. (a) The owner, lessor, sub - lessor or agent thereof of a dwelling unit shall disclose to the tenant and city the name and business address of the owner of the dwelling unit rented by the tenant, as well as the name and street address of any property management company which is managing the dwelling unit rented by the tenant in accordance with state law. (b) It shall be unlawful for any owner or manager to fail or refuse to comply with V.T.C.A., Property Code §§ 92.201, 92.202, 92.203 or 92.204, as amended. Sec. 14 -207. Minimum responsibilities of occupant. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 79 of 95 An occupant: (1) Shall maintain those portions of the interior of a dwelling unit structure under his control free from rubbish, garbage, and other conditions that would encourage infestation of insects, rodents, and vermin, and unsanitary conditions; (2) Shall keep occupied area and all plumbing equipment and facilities provided in a clean, sanitary condition at all times; (3) Shall connect plumbing fixtures and heating equipment that the occupant supplies in accordance with the applicable city codes, (4) Shall not alter a dwelling unit or its facilities so as to create a nonconformity with sections 14 -192 through 14 -203 of this article, (b) Must adhere to reasonable occupancy standards; (6) Must adhere to all applicable garbage and trash disposal standards; (7) Shall not tamper with any required fire protection apparatus. Secs. 14- 208 - -14 -220. Reserved. DIVISION 3: INSPECTIONS Sec. 14 -221. Inspections -- Authorized. The administrator is hereby authorized to make inspections to determine the condition of dwelling units and premises located within the city in order that he may perform his duties of safeguarding the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and of the general public. Inspections shall include the presence of the owner or owner's representative, unless inspection requested by tenant. Sec. 14 -222. Same -- Specifically required. The administrator is hereby: (1) Directed to inspect any dwelling unit, wall or other part thereof when complaints are filed by any person or any city department, division or section to the effect that a dwelling unit, wall or part thereof is, or may be, existing in violation of this article. (2) Authorized to inspect dwelling units in all parts of the city to determine whether they are uninhabitable and dangerous. Sec. 14 -223. Right of entry of administrator. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 80 of 95 For the purpose of making the inspections authorized and required by the provisions of this article, the administrator is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times all dwelling units and all premises within the city. The owner or occupant of every dwelling unit or the person in charge thereof shall give the administrator free access to such dwelling unit and its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. Should the owner, agent or occupant refuse entry, the administrator may secure a warrant to enter the premises. Inspections shall include the presence of the owner or owner's representative, unless inspection is requested by tenant. Sec. 14 -224. Right of entry of owner. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof, his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of making repairs or alteration or for such other purposes as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this article. Secs. 14- 225 - -14 -240. Reserved. DIVISION 4: REPAIR, VACATION, DEMOLITION OF DWELLING OR APARTMENTS Sec. 14 -241. Conditions or defects constituting an uninhabitable and dangerous dwelling unit. For conditions or defects constituting an uninhabitable and dangerous dwelling unit, refer to the current uniform code for abatement of dangerous buildings. Sec. 14 -242. Elimination of uninhabitable and dangerous dwellings. For elimination of uninhabitable and dangerous dwellings, refer to the current uniform code for abatement of dangerous buildings. Secs. 14- 243 - -14 -250. Reserved. DIVISION 5. DANGEROUS DWELLING UNIT PROCEDURE FOR ELIMINATION Sec. 14 -251. Notice. Refer to the current uniform code for abatement of dangerous buildings. Sec. 14 -252. Violation for failure to obey posted notice. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 81 of 95 A person commits an offense if: (1) Without authority from the city, he removes or destroys a placard placed by the city. (2) He occupies a vacant dwelling unit on which a placard has been placed. (3) He is the owner or property manager of a dwelling unit and authorizes another to occupy a vacant dwelling unit on which the city has placed a placard. Sec. 14 -253. Procedure for demolition. For the procedure for demolition of a dangerous dwelling unit, refer to the current uniform code for abatement of dangerous buildings. Sec. 14 -254. Emergency action by the city. (a) Where an abandoned dwelling unit or units, apartment complex or multiple- family dwelling complex exists, or an unsanitary swimming pool or fountain exists, and the administrator determines the buildings or pool or fountain pose an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, the official may give notice to the owner or property manager that the abandoned dwelling unit or units, apartment complex or multiple - family dwelling complex must be fenced according to subsection (b) of this section or that the unsanitary swimming pool or fountain must be drained, and if the remedial actions are not accomplished within ten days after delivery of notice, the official may have a fence erected to enclose the property or have the pool emptied, and any expenses incurred by the city in doing or having the work done shall be assessed against the real estate upon which such expense is incurred. On filing with the county clerk of a statement by the administrator of such expenses, the city shall have a lien on such real estate to secure the expenditure so made and ten percent interest per annum on the amount from the date of such expense. For any such expenditures, and interest, as aforesaid, suit may be instituted and foreclosure had in the name of the city; and the statement so made, as aforesaid, or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie proof of the amount expended in any such work or improvements. (b) The specifications for the fence shall be six feet in height with three strands of barbed wire above the six -foot fence on vertical arms or arms directed inward, notwithstanding any other ordinance. Appropriate placards shall be posted in conspicuous locations throughout the area. Sec. 14 -255. Mobile /Manufactured homes; affirmative defense. It is the intent and purpose of this article to apply its provisions to all dwelling units, including those within mobile /manufactured home parks, to the greatest extent possible without encroaching upon clearly preemptive federal and state statutes. Accordingly, it shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under a provision of this article if the Ordinance No. 1644, Page 82 of 95 dwelling unit alleged to be in violation is within a mobile /manufactured home park and if the provision is any standard regarding construction or safety applicable to the same aspect of performance as a preemptive federal or state regulation, and the dwelling unit is in compliance with the preemptive state or federal regulation. Secs. 14- 256 - -14 -260. Reserved. DIVISION 6. MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING LICENSE Sec. 14 -261. License required. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, manage or maintain a multi- family complex in the city without a current and valid license having been issued for each complex. Any person owning, operating, managing or maintaining a complex at more than one location shall obtain a license for each separate location. (b) An owner, or the owner's authorized agent, of a multi - family complex shall file with the administrator or his office the trade name of the apartment complex, and it shall be unlawful for any person to use or permit to be used more than one trade name at a single location. Sec. 14 -262. License application, place of business, issuance, renewal and expiration. (a) An applicant for a license shall file with the administrator or his office a written application upon a form provided for that purpose which shall be signed by the owner, or his agent, or the property manager. Should an applicant own more than one location, a separate application shall be filed for each location. The following information shall be required in the application: (1) Name, address, telephone number of owner, property manager, resident manager, mortgagee (if there is a mortgage against the property), insurance company, trade name; (2) Names and addresses of all registered agents for a party above -named which is a corporation, (3) Zoning categories; (4) Number of units broken down as to number of efficiencies, one - bedroom, two - bedroom and three - bedroom; (5) Acknowledgment of receipt of copy of "Euless Minimum Housing Code" and agreement to abide by the code as a condition to receiving and maintaining a license. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 83 of 95 (b) Parties currently owning, operating, managing or maintaining apartment complexes shall apply for a license. (c) The administrator may, at any time, require additional relevant information of the owner or property manager to clarify items on the application. (d) Upon changing more than 49 percent of the ownership or a change of the general partner, a new license shall be obtained within 30 days of the change. The owner shall notify the administrator within 30 days of the change of ownership. (e) Each day after 30 days during which the owner or licensee fails to notify the administrator in writing of change in ownership shall constitute a separate offense. Sec. 14 -263. License fees. (a) No license shall be issued until all prerequisites have been met. (b) The fee to be paid for a License shall be charged per unit per month. Should additional dwelling units be constructed on the premises after a license has been issued, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the new units until the regular fee per dwelling unit has been paid. Refer to section 30 -42 for fee schedule. (c) Should the license payment be made by check or other instrument which is not honored, the license for which the payment was made shall become null and void without additional action by city. (d) A washateria, clubhouse, office, etc., will be counted as a unit. This fee is to be paid at the time of initial application and each renewal application. The fee for issuing a replacement or duplicate license shall be charged. Refer to section 30 -42 for fee schedule. Sec. 14 -264. License display, replacement and transferability. (a) Each license issued pursuant to this article shall be posted and displayed in the office in a conspicuous place to which tenants have access, if an on -site office is provided. If no office exists at the location, a copy of the license shall be given to each tenant upon request. (b) A replacement license may be issued for one lost, destroyed or mutilated upon application on the form provided by the administrator. (c) A license is not assignable or transferable. (d) The form of the license shall be prepared by the administrator. Sec. 14 -265. License standards. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 84 of 95 (a) Continued maintenance and observance of the standards contained in this article are conditions that shall be complied with in order to retain a license and to obtain any renewal of a license. (b) All city building, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, health, zoning, fire safety and other applicable ordinances not specifically identified in the main body of this article shall be complied with at all times. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of all other city ordinances, the maximum number of persons per dwelling unit density for dwelling units in a multiple - family dwelling complex is as follows: (1) No more than two occupants per each bedroom are permitted to reside in a unit plus one additional occupant. For example: in a one - bedroom or efficiency unit, the density shall not exceed three occupants; in a two- bedroom unit, the density shall not exceed five occupants; in a three - bedroom unit, the density shall not exceed seven occupants. (3) To assist compliance with this requirement, all licensees shall display in a conspicuous place, contiguous to the displayed license, the following notice in accordance with section 14- 264(a), the form of which shall be furnished by the city. CITY OF EULESS IMPOSES THE FOLLOWING MAXIMUM DENSITY REQUIREMENTS- One-Bedroom or Efficiency Unit- No more than three occupants per unit. Two - Bedroom- No more than five occupants per unit. Three - Bedroom- No more than sever, occupants per unit. Or, in the alternative, licensee may display a similar notice, contiguous to the displayed license that states licensee's density requirements provided the requirements are as strict or stricter than the standards set by subsection (c)(1) of this section. (3) The licensee shall keep records that reflect the names of all tenants in each unit. The records shall be available for review by the administrator during regular working hours and upon receipt of reasonable notice. (4) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for an owner, property manager, resident manager, or other responsible party to knowingly permit or allow a violation of any of the terms of this section. It shall be unlawful for a tenant to violate any of the terms of this section or to permit or allow any persons to reside in the unit in violation of this section. (5) Density requirements of subsection (c)(1) of this section shall not be applicable Ordinance No. 1644, Page 85 of 95 to a family residing in a dwelling unit on the effective date of this article nor during the time the family continues to reside in the same dwelling unit. This exception does not apply to, permit or allow any additional unrelated parties to reside in the occupied dwelling unit. (6) An owner shall not be prohibited from establishing a more restrictive density for each dwelling unit within an apartment complex, provided the density is based upon persons per each established bedroom. The established density shall be posted contiguous to the displayed license and shall be on a form provided by the administrator. Sec. 14 -266. Inspections, reinspections and certificate of occupancy. (a) The owner, resident manager and /or property manager, as a condition to the issuance of the license required by this article, shall consent and agree to permit and allow the administrator to make the following inspections when and as needed to ensure compliance with this article. (1) The administrator has right and access to inspect all portions of the premises and structures located on the premises. (2) The administrator has right and access to inspect all unoccupied units upon giving reasonable notice to owner, resident or property manager. (3) The administrator has right and access to inspect all occupied dwelling units when, upon reliable information, the administrator has reason to believe that violations of the ordinances of the city or state or federal laws exist that involve serious threats to life, safety, health and property. (4) Annually, the owner, resident manager or property manager shall make all unoccupied units in the complex and any occupied units where the occupant expressly allows it available for inspection by the administrator. The administrator and the owner, resident manager and/or property manager shall agree on a reasonable date and time for each annual inspection. (b) The administrator may enforce the provisions of this article upon presentation of proper identification to the occupant in charge of any unit, and may enter, with the occupant's permission, any unit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; provided, however, that in cases of emergency where extreme hazards are known to exist which may involve imminent injury to persons, loss of life or severe property damage, the administrator may enter the aforementioned dwellings at any time, and the requirement for presentation of identification and the occupant's permission shall not apply. Whenever the administrator is denied admission to inspect any premises under this provision, inspection shall be made only under authority of a warrant issued by a magistrate authorizing the inspection. In applying for such a warrant, the administrator shall submit to the magistrate an affidavit setting forth his Ordinance No. 1644, Page 86 of 95 belief that a violation of this article exists with respect to the place sought to be inspected and the reasons for such belief. Such affidavit shall designate the location of such place and the name of the person believed to be the occupant thereof, if known. If the magistrate finds that probable cause exists for an inspection of the premises in question, a warrant may be issued authorizing the inspection, such warrant describing the premises with sufficient certainty to identify the premises. Any warrants issued will constitute authority for the administrator to enter upon and inspect the premises described therein. (c) If any of the inspections authorized in this article require a second reinspection due to noted violation, then a reinspection fee per unit inspected shall be paid prior to the second reinspection. Refer to chapter 30 of this Code for fee schedule. (d) Upon failure to comply with the terms of this article after receipt of written notice of the violation from the administrator setting out the violations and the time allowed to rectify the violations, the owner's certificate of occupancy may be withdrawn and the license authorized by this article may be canceled for only those units in violation. The administrator may notify all public utility companies serving the complex that the certificate of occupancy has been withdrawn for those units in violation and request that all public utility services be discontinued for those units in violation. (e) Any person requesting a reinstatement or reissuance of the certificate of occupancy shall be required to apply for and receive a new license issued under this article as a condition precedent to the reissuance or reinstatement of the certificate of occupancy. Sec. 14 -267. Appeals to the city. (a) The owner, resident manger or property manager of such property may appeal any decision or order of the administrator to the board of adjustment or its designated representative of the city by filing at the office of the board of adjustment, within five working days (Monday through Friday) of such decision or order, a written appeal to the board of adjustment on a form to be supplied by the board of adjustment. (b) As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the board of adjustment shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Written notice of such date, time and place of the hearing shall be given to each appellant by the board of adjustment, or its agent, either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at his address shown on the written appeal, or if none, to the address shown on the appellant's last issued license. (c) Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of this Code shall constitute a waiver of his right of a hearing by the board of adjustment or the administrator. Secs. 14- 268 - -14 -280. Reserved. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 87 of 95 DIVISION 7: UTILITIES TO MASTER METERED APARTMENT HOUSES Sec. 14 -281. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Essential utility service means gas, electric, water and sanitary sewer. Master metered apartment house means an apartment house where the occupants are provided one or more utility services for which they do not pay the utility company directly. Utility company means the entity providing gas, electric service, water or sanitary sewer to a master metered apartment house. Utility interruption means the termination of utility service to a master metered apartment house by a utility company for nonpayment of billed service or non compliance with an applicable code. Sec. 14 -282. Records of ownership and management maintained by utility companies. (a) Before providing utility service to a new account at a master metered apartment house, a utility company shall obtain: (1) The name and address of the owner or owners of the building, (2) The name and address of the party responsible for paying the utility-bills; and (3) The name and address of any lien holders or mortgagees, if any. (b) The utility company shall maintain a record of the information obtained under subsection (a) of this section and shall make the information available to the administrator. (c) The applicant for utility service shall provide the information required in subsection (a) of this section to the utility company. Sec. 14 -283. Notice to tenants. (a) The owner or property manager of a master metered apartment house shall maintain a notice in accordance with subsection (b) of this section containing the name, address and telephone number of the person with authority and Ordinance No. 1644, Page 88 of 95 responsibility for making payment to the utility companies for utility bills. The owner or property manager shall correct the notice within ten days of any change in the information given in the notice. (b) The notice must be made available upon written request from any tenant. (c) For the purpose of this section, the notice may be placed on the inside of a glass door or window in the manager's office or a tenant's apartment as long as all requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met. (d) A person commits an offense if he knowingly removes or mutilates a posted notice required under subsection (a) of this section. (e) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (d) of this section if the person was authorized by the owner or property manager to replace the notice in order to correct the information. Sec. 14 -284. Notice of utility interruption. (a) A utility company shall make a reasonable effort, including but not limited to messenger delivery, to provide notice of a pending utility interruption to tenants of a master metered apartment house. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly: (1) Interferes with an employee of a utility company posting notices of a utility interruption at dwelling units of a master metered apartment house; or (2) Removes a notice of utility interruption posted at a dwelling unit of a master metered apartment house. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (b)(2) of this section that the person is the resident of the dwelling unit from which notice was removed. (d) A utility company providing gas, electricity, water or sanitary sewer shall send to the administrator a copy of each termination of service letter or notice sent to the owner, manager or property manager of a master metered apartment house prior to disconnecting service. Sec. 14 -285. Nonpayment of utility bids; essential utility service. (a) The party responsible for paying utility bills of a master metered apartment house commits an offense if there is failure to pay a utility bill and the nonpayment results in the interruption to any dwelling unit of a utility service essential to the habitability of the unit and to the health of the occupants. Essential utility services are gas, electric, water and sanitary sewer. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 89 of 95 (b) The party responsible for paying utility bills of a master metered apartment house who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a separate offense for each dwelling unit to which utility service is interrupted. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the tenant occupying a dwelling unit to which utility service is interrupted is an arrears in rent to the owner or property manager or master metered apartment house. Sec. 14 -286. Notice of violation. (a) When the administrator determines that there is a violation of this article, he shall give notice of the violation to the owner or the person responsible for paying utility bills. The notice must be in writing, specifying the alleged violations and providing a length of time for compliance. Notices shall be effective as follows: (1) Notice to the owner of a multiple - family dwelling complex shall be effective upon placing the notice in the U.S. mail, postage paid and addressed to the name and address shown on the multiple- family dwelling complex application for the current multiple - family dwelling complex license, or by hand delivery. (2) Notice to the owner of a dwelling unit or units which do not constitute a multiple - family dwelling complex shall be effective upon placing the notice in the U.S. mail, postage paid, to the owner's address shown on the latest Tarrant Appraisal District tax roll, or by hand delivery to the owner. (b) If the owner of the property resides outside the county, the administrator may give notice to the property manager. Upon receipt of a notice of violation, the property manager shall notify the owner of the specifics of the notice of violation and shall make every reasonable effort to have the owner correct the violation. (c) The administrator had the authority to enforce provisions of this article. Sec. 14 -287. Penalty. Any person violating the terms and provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 1 -12 of this Code. Each day that such violation continues shall be a separate offense. This penalty shall be cumulative of all other remedies. Any such violation shall be deemed a violation of a provision governing public health and sanitation under said section 1 -12 of this Code. Secs. 14- 288 - -14 -300. Reserved. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 90 of 95 ARTICLE XI. MOVING BUILDINGS AMENDMENTS /ADMINISTRATION DIVISION I. PERMIT Sec. 14 -301. Required; fees. (A) No person shall move any building or other structure within or through the limits of the city upon the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds, without first having secured a permit from the Building Official authorizing such move; provided, no such permit shall be issued for the moving of a structure or building into the city for reconstruction therein unless the owner thereof or his agent first secures a building permit for such construction. (B) The applicant referenced to in this article as the "mover" shall pay for the permit required by this section a fee as set forth in chapter 30 for each day or fraction thereof that the structure or building is in or on the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds. Sec. 14 -302. Bond; arrangement with utility companies. Before the permit required by this division is granted by the Building Official, the party applying therefore shall give a surety bond payable to the city, in the sum of $5000.00 executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, to be approved by the building department, conditioned among other things that such party will save, indemnify and keep harmless the city against all liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses which may in any way accrue against the city in consequence of the granting of the permit. The Building official may refuse to issue a removal permit in a case where such work will necessitate the removal or cutting of any wires belonging to a public utility company, or to the city, until such time as the party making application for such permit shall have made satisfactory arrangements wit the parties owning or controlling such wires, whether by written agreement or by depositing with such company a sufficient amount of money to cover the cost of such work, for cutting and replacing the wires so moved or cut, to the satisfaction of the parties owning or controlling such wires. Sec. 14 -303. Contents. A permit issued by the building official to a house mover shall state specifically all the conditions to be complied with in moving, shall designate the route to be taken, and shall limit the time for removal. Sec. 14 -304. Denial for dangerous structures. If the chief of police deems it unsafe or dangerous to the public to move any building or other structure over public roads or grounds on account of the condition of such building or structure, no permit shall be issued for such moving. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 91 of 95 Sec. 14- 303 -14 -310. Reserved. DIVISION II. REGULATIONS Sec. 14 -311. Use of designated route. In no case shall the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds be used for the purpose of moving a building or structure except on a route designated by the chief of police. Sec. 14 -312. Continuous operation; precautions at night. The removal of a building or other structure under a permit, when commenced, shall be continuous during all the hours of the day, and day by day, and at night if required by the Chief of Police, until completed, and shall be carried on with the least possible obstruction to the thoroughfares occupied. No building shall be allowed to remain overnight upon any street crossing or intersection, or in such a position as to prevent easy access to any fire hydrant. Caution lighting shall be placed in conspicuous places at each end and in the center of such building on all sides during the night. Sec. 14 -313. Report of position of structure at night. Every mover shall report to the Chief of Police each night, the exact location the structure is to stand on the streets for the night. Failure to report this shall be considered a violation of this code. Sec. 14 -314. Clearing obstructions on completion. Upon the expiration of the time named in the permit, or sooner if the use of the streets, allays, avenues or public grounds are no longer necessary, the mover shall clear such streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds of all obstructions. Sec. 14 -315. Care in carrying out operation. All movers shall proceed in a careful manner with the remove of a building or other structure over a public street, alley, avenue or public grounds and shall not in any manner interfere with the private property of individuals. The director of public works or his designee shall have the power to revoke any permit whenever in his judgment any mover is proceeding in a reckless and careless manner in the removal of a building. Sec. 14 -316. Repair of streets, etc. Every person receiving a permit from the building official to move a building or other structure shall, within one day after such building or other structure reaches its destination, report that fact to the director of public works or his designee, who shall thereupon inspect the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds over which such structure has been moved Ordinance No. 1644, Page 92 of 95 and ascertain the condition thereof. If the removal has caused any damage to the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds, the mover shall forthwith replace the same in as good repair as they were before the permit was granted. Upon failure to do so within ten days thereafter, to the satisfaction of the director of public works, he shall cause the damage done to the streets, alleys, avenues or public grounds to be repaired and hold the mover and the sureties of the bonds given by such mover responsible for the payment for such damage. Sec. 14- 317 -330. Reserved. ARTICLE XII ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Sec. 14 -331. Adoption. Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code: The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building officials (ICBO) is herby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such code shall be fully applicable and binding. Sec. 14 -332. Administration. The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code shall be administered and enforced by the office of the Building Official. Sec. 14 -333 — 350 Reserved. `ARTICLE XIII SECURE SUBSTANDARD OR DANGEROUS STRUCTURES Sec. 14 -351. Authority to secure Substandard on Dangerous Structures. (A) The city may secure a building or structure that the Building Official determines- (1) Violates the minimum standards of the codes in this chapter; and (2) Is unoccupied or is occupied only by persons who do not have a right of possession to the building. (B) The words SECURE, SECURED, OR SECURITY or any form thereof as used herein shall mean the process by which the city prohibits access or entry into or upon the property or structure or any part thereof by the general public or any authorized person. Security may be accomplished by fencing the property or cordoning it off, boarding up the structure, posting signs, or any combination of Ordinance No. 1644, Page 93 of 95 these methods, or any other to protect people and the property. This definition shall not be construed as a limitation of the city's authority, but shall be explanatory only. (C) Before the 11 `h day after the date the building is secured, the city shall give notice thereof to the owner by: (1) Personally serving the owner with written notice; or (2) Depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at the owner's post office address; or (3) If personal service cannot be obtained and the post office address is unknown, by posting the notice on or near the front door of the building if personal service cannot be obtained and the owner's post office address is unknown, by publishing the notice at least twice within a 10 day period in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the building is located and by posting the notice on or near the front door of the building. (D)The notice must contain: (1) An identification, which is not required to be a legal description, of the building and property on which it is located; (2) A description of the violation of the city standards that is present at the building, (3) A statement that the city will secure or has secured, as the case may be, the building; and (4) An explanation of the owner's entitlement to request a hearing about any matter relating to the securing of the building. (E) The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) shall conduct a hearing at which the owner may testify or present witness or written information about any matter relating to the securing of the building if, within 30 days after the date the city secures the building, the owner files with the city a written request for the hearing. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct the hearing within 20 days of the date the request is filed. (F) The Board may assess expenses under this section. A lien is created under this section in the same manner that a lien is created under section 46 -29. Sec. 14 -352 — 360 Reserved. Ordinance No. 1644, Page 94 of 95 SECTION 11 Severability Clause. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council 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 and 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 III Savinq Clause. That 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 IV 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 GIVEN FIRST READING AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 31St day of August, 2004, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 0 abstentions. APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mary Saleh, Mayor ATTEST: Su n Crim, C C, City Secretary Ordinance No. 1644, Page 95 of 95 :.. . W= -