City of Beaumont, TX Building Code

Section 104.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 104.1 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and all other adopted codes within the jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, the International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, and International Property Maintenance Code. The Building Official shall have the authority to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the code.

(b)

Section 105.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent, or contractor who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, or construct a sign of any description, or to install or alter fire-extinguishing apparatus, elevators, engines, or to install a steam boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator, or other heat producing apparatus, or other appurtenances, or to install burglar bars, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit for the work. The Building Official is authorized to withhold inspections from and the issuance of permits to any contractor who fails to maintain the required bonds, insurance or approved master as required, or is thirty (30) days past due on permit invoice accounts with the City.

(c)

Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building.
1.	Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.
2.	Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II, or IIIA liquids.
3.	Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
4.	Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.
5.	Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery.
6.	Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
7.	Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
8.	Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of groups R-3 and U occupancies.
9.	Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.
Electrical.
	Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
	Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
	Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas.
1.	Portable heating appliance.
2.	Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical.
1.	Portable heating appliance.
2.	Portable ventilation equipment.
3.	Portable cooling unit.
4.	Steam, hot, or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5.	Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6.	Portable evaporative cooler.
7.	Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
Plumbing.
1.	The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2.	The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.

(d)

Section 107.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 107.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The design professional shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of this state regulating the practice of architecture or engineering and shall affix his official seal to said drawings, specifications and accompanying data, for the following. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

(I)

All group A, E, and I occupancies.

(II)

Buildings and structures three (3) stories or higher.

(III)

Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet or more in area. For all other buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the certification of the applicant that some specific state law exception permits its preparation by a person not so registered.

Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that the review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

(e)

Section 109.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.2 Schedule of permit fees. See City of Beaumont Code of Ordinances section 24.01.002, adoption of fee schedule.

(f)

Section 109.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or completed prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.

(g)

Section 110.7 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 110.7 Address numbers. Temporary addresses should be posted at the beginning of construction and placed on a 2 ft. x 2 ft. wooden placard placed at the edge of the street and shall remain in place until structure is finished and permanent address has been installed. Buildings shall have approved permanent address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

(h)

Section 112.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 112.2 Temporary service. Temporary electrical service may be supplied to a building that is under construction after the owner of the building and the general contractor make such request on a form provided by the Building Official. The temporary service shall be provided for a period not to exceed three (3) months. Ten (10) days written notice shall be provided to the owner or occupant that the electrical service will be disconnected unless permanent approval or an additional temporary permit has been issued. The Building Official shall then issue written instructions to the electricity provider to disconnect the temporary electrical service. A letter addressed to "occupant," at the address of the temporary service, shall be deemed as sufficient to notify the owner if the name and address of the owner is not known.

(i)

Section 113.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Marshal relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members. Such Board shall be composed of one (1) architect, one (1) engineer, one (1) member at-large from the building industry, one (1) building contractor, one (1) member at-large from the public and two (2) members from the fire service and fire safety professions.

(j)

Section 114.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 114.4 Violation and penalties. Any person who shall violate any provision of the International Building Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter, demolish, or move any structure, or who shall cause to be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished a building or structure, in violation of a detailed statement or drawing submitted and approved thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the Municipal Court shall be the same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.

(k)

Section 114.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 114.5 Bond may be revoked.

(a)

A building contractor's bond may be revoked, after notice and hearing before the City Manager or his designee, for either any of the following reasons:

(1)

Reoccurring incidents of work performed not in accordance with the International Building Code and the holder refuses to correct the violation after being given sufficient notice of said violations; or

(2)

The bond or permits were obtained or extended by fraud or deception; or

(3)

That one or more of the terms or conditions imposed by the bond has not been met or has been violated; or

(4)

Failure of the bond holder to comply with the requirements of the International Building Code.

(b)

Prior to revocation of the bond, the City Manager or his designee shall notify the bond holder in writing, stating the reasons for which the bond is subject to revocation and advising that the bond shall be permanently revoked at the end of five (5) days following the service of such notice, unless a request for a hearing is filed with the City Manager or his designee by the bond holder, before the expiration of the five (5) day period. A bond may be suspended for cause pending its revocation or a hearing relative thereto. If no request for hearing is filed within the five (5) day period, the revocation of the bond becomes final. The bond holder may not perform any work in the City during the period of suspension pending the outcome of the hearing.

(c)

Service of notices. Notice provided for in this City Code shall be deemed to have been properly served when the notice has been delivered personally to the bond holder, or such notice has been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the bond holder. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the records of the City Manager or his designee.

(d)

Hearings. The hearings provided for in this City Code shall be conducted by the City Manager or his designee at a time and place designated by him. Based upon the record of such hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall make a final finding and shall sustain, modify, or rescind any official notice or order considered in the hearing.

(e)

Application after revocation. Whenever a revocation of a bond has become final, the bond holder of the revoked bond may make written application for a new bond after a period of six (6) months.

(l)

Section 310.1, Residential group R, of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding sections 310.1.1 and 310.1.2 to read as follows:

Section 310.1.1. Licensed child-care home. Shall be licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Licensed child-care homes shall be allowed in a single-family residence with a specific use permit and a certificate of occupancy. All licensed child-care homes shall have yearly inspections from the Fire Marshal's Office. Licensed child-care homes shall also comply with Section R314.4 of the 2021 International Residential Code, Power source: Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building's wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and, when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection. Smoke alarms shall be interconnected.

Section 310.1.2. Registered child-care home. Shall be licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Registered child-care homes shall be allowed in a single-family residence with a specific use permit and a certificate of occupancy. All registered child-care homes shall have yearly inspections from the Fire Marshal's Office. Registered child-care homes shall also comply with Section R314.4 of the 2021 International Residential Code, Power source: Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and, when power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection. Smoke alarms shall be interconnected.

(m)

Section 310.2 is hereby amended by adding definitions to read as follows:

Licensed child-care home. The primary caregiver provides care in the caregiver's own residence for children from birth through thirteen (13) years on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The total number of children in care varies with the ages of the children, but the total number of children in care at any given time, including the children related to the caregiver, must not exceed twelve (12). These licensed child-care homes shall be classified as R-3 residential occupancies.

Registered child-care home. The primary caregiver provides regular care in the caregiver's own residence for not more than six (6) children from birth through thirteen (13) years for less than twenty-four (24) hours and may provide care after school hours for not more than six (6) additional elementary school children. The total number of children in care at any given time, including the children related to the caregiver, must not exceed twelve (12). These registered child-care homes shall be classed as R-3 residential occupancies.

(n)

Section 310.5.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 310.5.1 Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities for five (5) or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code.

(o)

Section F 903.2.8 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section F 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area.

Exception: Care facilities for five (5) or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code and shall not be required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system.

(p)

Section F 903.2.8.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section F 903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in group R-3 occupancies.

(q)

Section F 903.2.8.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section F 903.2.8.4 Care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in care facilities with five (5) or fewer individuals in a single-family dwelling.

(r)

Section 903.4.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 903.4.1.1 Monitoring system. Fire sprinkler system shall be supervised by a fire alarm panel separate from any other fire alarm panel unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal.

(s)

Sections 907.1.4, 907.1.5 and 907.1.6 are hereby added to read as follows:

907.1.4 System required. A total coverage, NFPA 72 compliant fire alarm system shall be installed in all non-sprinkled structures which are 2,000 square feet or greater in size.

907.1.5 Tenant spaces. Individual spaces shall have an independent fire alarm system.

907.1.6 Code requirements. All systems shall meet all federal, state, and local codes.

(t)

Section 1004.3 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 1004.3 Posting of occupant load. All assembly occupancies shall post an occupant load. Every room or space shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main entrance access doorway to the room or space. Posted sign shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Any occupancy that derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, any assembly occupancy that sells or provides setups for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages and, any assembly occupancy that rents or leases rooms or spaces for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages as determined by Chapter 3, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, shall keep an accurate count of the number of occupants, in the rooms or spaces with the posted occupant load, during business hours. The Building Official, Fire Marshal, or any other official authorized to enforce Section 1004.3 may require the owner or authorized agent to conduct an immediate recount of the occupants, when the accurateness of the count is in question, in order to determine the actual number. Should the actual count of occupants exceed the posted occupant load, the occupancy owner or authorized agent will be ordered to immediately reduce occupant load to within the posted limit. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the Municipal Court shall be the same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.

(u)

Section 1609.1.1.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Section 1609.1.1.1 Applicability. All construction, new commercial and additions shall comply to the provisions of the ICC-600-2020. An ICC-600-2020 form shall be signed and sealed by a structural engineer. All other commercial wood frame construction shall comply to the provisions of the ICC-600-2020 and the Texas Windstorm Inspection Program. Inspections shall be performed by a qualified engineer.

1.	The hill, ridge, or escarpment is 60 feet (18,288 mm) or higher if located in Exposure B or 30 feet (9,144 mm) or higher if located in Exposure C;
2.	All commercial buildings and new residences to be moved shall comply with the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council; and
3.	All commercial buildings to be moved shall be placed on a permanent foundation and shall be a poured in place concrete or masonry curtain wall. Curtain wall must cover three (3) sides of structure. Permanent foundations must meet Texas Windstorm Tie-Down methods.

(v)

Section 1804.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 1804.6.1 Open pit excavations.

(1)

Definitions.

(a)

Person. As defined in Section 1.01.004 of the City Code of Ordinances.

(b)

Borrow pit. The pit, hole, or depression created by any excavation of dirt, sand, stone, or other earth material.

(2)

Except as provided in subsection (3) hereof, no person shall dig, excavate, remove, or cause to be dug, excavated, or removed, any dirt, clay, rock, or other material below the surface of the ground without having first obtained an excavation permit in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. Any excavations in violation of this subsection are hereby declared to be public nuisances.

(3)

This subsection shall not be applicable to excavation for foundation purposes, where a building permit has been properly applied for and granted in accordance with the International Building Code; provided, however, if the construction for which a building permit had been granted should be abandoned or delayed for a period longer than one hundred eighty (180) days, any pit excavated shall be required to conform to the provisions of subsections (5), (6), and (10) of this subsection. This subsection shall not be applicable to excavations of drainage ditches, canals, or similar facilities.

(4)

Each application for an excavation permit shall be in writing, on a form provided for that purpose by the City Engineer, stating the purpose of the proposed excavation of the land upon which the excavation is to be done, and the names of all owners of the land upon which the proposed excavation is to be done, and of all owners of land lying within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed excavation, and shall be accompanied by an accurate drawing showing the location of the proposed excavation, and the dimensions of the borrow pit to be created thereby. Each application shall be accompanied by a permit fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which shall be refunded to the applicant if the permit is not granted. The permit fee shall not be required of any governmental agency, entity, or instrumentality, but all other requirements of this subsection shall remain applicable to such bodies.

(5)

No excavation shall be made within ten (10) feet of any property line, without the express written consent of the owner of the adjacent property. Borrow pits shall be sloped no steeper than two (2) feet horizontal for each one (1) foot vertical measurement. An excavation which is conducted adjacent to roadways, easements, drainage systems, utility lines, or other structures, shall be conducted at an adequate distance from such facilities, as determined by the Building Official, so as not to interfere with or cause damage to such facilities.

(6)

No excavation may be made upon any dedicated street or highway right-of-way or any planned or proposed street described in the master street plan of the City.

(7)

Trucks hauling excavated material shall, insofar as possible, use existing truck routes. Excavated materials shall not be dropped or placed upon any public street or highway.

(8)

Upon proper application as provided in subsection (3) hereof, the Building Official shall issue an excavation permit if he is satisfied, from competent evidence presented to him as he may require, that the proposed excavation is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare, that the requirements of this subsection will be met, and that the excavation operations will be conducted in a manner and at a location which will supplement existing or proposed drainage facilities of the City.

(9)

If an application for an excavation permit is denied by the Building Official, the applicant may within ten (10) days appeal such denial to the Building Board of Adjustment.

(10)

Upon completion of the excavation for which a permit has been granted hereunder, but not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after excavation has begun, a substantial fence, at least six (6) feet in height and otherwise being in accordance with specifications promulgated by the Building Official, shall be erected completely surrounding the borrow pit. Such fence shall be kept in good repair as long as the borrow pit exists, and all gates kept closed except as necessary for excavation and removal purposes. If any part of a borrow pit is situated within fifty (50) feet of a residence, the fence surrounding such pit shall be so constructed as to prevent small children from gaining access to the borrow pit.

(w)

Section 1810.3.9.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 1810.3.9.5.1.

(a)

General.

(1)

Foundation repair work on all residential structures shall be accomplished only by a contractor licensed and bonded by the City to operate as a building contractor, or foundation repair contractor, within the corporate limits of the City.

(2)

A permit for each foundation repair project must be obtained from the Building Official prior to beginning any actual repair work. The fee shall be as that established by the City in accordance with current fee schedules.

(3)

A permit will be issued to the foundation repair contractor, upon approval by the Building Official of documents (in three (3) copies) submitted by the contractor containing the following information, and payment of the scheduled fee:

A drawing of the complete building foundation plan, indicating the location of the foundation failure and the proposed corrective work.

A detailed description of the proposed corrective work.

A copy of the proposal to the property owner with the owner's signature indicating acceptance.

A copy of the submittal documents, bearing the approval of the Building Official, shall be maintained at the jobsite for review by the City Building Inspector.

Prior to the placement of any concrete, the contractor shall arrange for a jobsite inspection by the Building Inspector.

(b)

Minimum standards-Reinforced concrete foundation.

(1)

Holes in earth for foundation piers and footings must be free of standing water, loose dirt, or other deleterious matter, prior to placement of concrete.

(2)

Each drilled shaft (footing) must have as a minimum an eighteen (18) inch diameter shaft, or a twelve (12) inch diameter shaft with an eighteen-inch (18") diameter footing. In lieu of these minimum size footings, an engineered design for this particular project may be substituted. Engineered design repair work shall be documented by drawings and specifications bearing the seal and signature of a current Texas-registered professional engineer.

(3)

Minimum sized shafts (footings) shall have a maximum spacing of eight (8) feet for single story and six (6) feet for two-story structures. A minimum of two (2) footing diameters clearance shall be maintained between footings.

(4)

Shafts/footings shall be founded at a minimum depth of eight (8) inches and bearing on a firm soil of constant moisture content.

(5)

Each footing/shaft will have a maximum angle of fifteen (15) degrees from vertical.

(6)

Each shaft will contain a minimum of three (3) #5-A36 reinforcing bars for the full depth of the shaft.

(7)

Each shaft (footing) must have a minimum of five (5) days concrete (min. 2,500 psi at 28 days) curing time before imposing jacking loads.

(8)

A solid concrete block or poured in place concrete (min. 2,500 psi at 28 days) must be used to transfer the building load to the footing after jacking.

(9)

Minimum size (3" x 6" x 1/4") steel shims set in two (2) rows, a maximum of three (3) inches high, may be used to transfer the load to the solid concrete blocks.

(10)

Backfill of the excavation may consist of excavated material or low p.i. (10-20) clay compacted to existing adjacent conditions. Sand backfill will not be permitted except for the top six (6) inches which may be used to level the grade.

(c)

Minimum standards-Houses on piers.

(1)

Minimum size concrete footing pads shall be 16" x 16" x 4" solid concrete with solid concrete block piers.

(2)

Maximum height of shims shall be one and one-half (1-1/2) inches, and shim width must equal the width of sill. Exception: Shims on existing masonry piers may have a maximum height of three (3) inches.

(3)

All new wood sills must be treated wood 4" x 6" half-lap spliced and properly nailed with two (2) treated wood splice plates. All joints must be supported by a pier with pad footing.

(x)

Appendix D101.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

Fire districts: There are hereby created and established within the City two (2) fire districts which shall be known and designated as the first fire district and the second fire district, and shall have the following boundaries:

(a)

First fire district. The first fire district shall include all the area lying within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Magazine Street with the westerly bank of Brakes Bayou; thence west along the centerline of Magazine Street and said centerline of Willow Street; thence south along the centerline of Willow Street to its intersection with the centerline of Calder Avenue; thence west along the centerline of Calder Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Forrest Street; thence south along the centerline of Forrest Street and said centerline extended to its intersection with the present main line of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad track; thence easterly along the present main line of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad track to its intersection with the centerline of Trinity Street extended northward; thence in a southerly direction along the said centerline of Trinity Street to its intersection with the centerline of Crockett Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Cricket Street to its intersection with the centerline of Holmes Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Forsythe Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Forsythe Street to its intersection with the centerline of Trinity Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Trinity Street to its intersection with the centerline of College Street; thence easterly along the centerline of College Street to its intersection with the centerline of Neches Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Neches Street to its intersection with the centerline of Franklin Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Franklin Street to its intersection with the centerline of Park Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Park Street to its intersection with the centerline of Blanchette (formerly Austin) Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Blanchette (formerly Austin) Street to its intersection with the centerline of Main Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Main Street to its intersection with the centerline of Gilbert (formerly Washington) Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Gilbert (formerly Washington) Street to its intersection with the easterly line of the original town site of Beaumont; thence northerly along the easterly line of the original town site of Beaumont to its intersection with the centerline of College Street; thence westerly along the centerline of College Street to its intersection with the centerline of Market Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Market Street to its intersection with the centerline of Forsythe Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Forsythe Street and said centerline extended to its intersection with the westerly bank of the Neches River; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly bank of the Neches River and Brakes Bayou to the place of beginning.

(b)

Second fire district. The second fire district shall include all of the area of the City except that which is excluded in the first fire district.

(1958 Code, secs. 8-1.1—8-1.7, 8-3, 8-4, 16-28; Ordinance 76-124, sec. 1, adopted 10/19/76; Ordinance 81-55, sec. 1, adopted 7/14/81; Ordinance 83-14, secs. 1, 2, adopted 2/15/83; Ordinance 83-52, sec. 1, adopted 5/10/83; Ordinance 86-69, sec. 1, adopted 6/24/86; Ordinance 87-52, sec. 2, adopted 7/7/87; Ordinance 89-62, sec. 2, adopted 8/22/89; Ordinance 91-20, secs. 1, 2, adopted 2/26/91; Ordinance 91-59, sec. 1, adopted 7/30/91; Ordinance 96-57, sec. 3, adopted 10/15/96; Ordinance 97-66, sec. 1, adopted 12/16/97; Ordinance 98-67, sec. 2, adopted 11/3/98; Ordinance 99-5, sec. 1, adopted 1/19/99; Ordinance 99-23, sec. 1, adopted 3/23/99; Ordinance 02-074, sec. 1, adopted 9/17/02; Ordinance 02-099, sec. 1, adopted 11/26/02; Ordinance 03-080, sec. 3, adopted 10/14/03; Ordinance 04-069, sec. 1, adopted 8/24/04; 1978 Code, sec. 6-21; Ordinance 07-017, sec. 3, adopted 2/20/07; Ordinance 10-057, sec. 3, adopted 8/3/10; Ordinance 10-075, sec. 1, adopted 9/14/10; Ordinance 17-008, sec. 4, adopted 2/7/17; Ordinance 24-011 adopted 3/19/2024)