HomeMy WebLinkAbout1756 10-10-2006ORDINANCE NO. 1756
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 14, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE
IV, "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE," SECTION 14 -63,
"AMENDMENTS," SUBSECTION 1003, OF THE CITY OF EULESS CODE
OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND, AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, adopted said international
and national codes on August 31, 2004, as mandated by the Texas Legislature;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas further desires to adopt
and enact certain local amendments to said international and national codes; 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, "Buildings and Building Regulations," Article IV, "International
Plumbing Code," Section 14-63, "Amendments," Subsection 1003, of the Euless Code of
Ordinances, be amended, to hereafter be and read as follows:
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. All grease traps
shall be located outside of the building. 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.
SECTION II
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
SAVING 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.
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PRESENTED AND PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting
of the Euless City Council on the 10th day of October, 2006, by a vote of 6 ayes,
0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
'• `� - Mayor
ATTEST:
"'ZG94FCriK TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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