Amendments to the International Building Code adopted in section 28.09.001 are as follows:
(1)
Definitions.
A new definition to Section 202 is
hereby added as follows:
Assisted living facilities. A building or part thereof housing
persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability
or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which
provides personal care services. The occupants are
capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance
from staff.
(2)
Definitions.
The following definitions of Section
202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Fireworks. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing
a visible or audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and/or activated
by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets
the definition of 1.3G fireworks or 1.4G fireworks.
Fireworks, 1.3G. Large fireworks devices, which
are explosive materials, intended for use in fireworks displays and
designed to produce audible or visible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation. Such 1.3G fireworks
include, but are not limited to, firecrackers containing more than
130 milligrams (2 grains) of explosive composition, aerial shells
containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic composition, and other
display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as 1.4G
fireworks. Such 1.3G fireworks are also described as fireworks, UN0335
by the DOTn.
Fireworks, 1.4G. Small fireworks devices containing
restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to
produce visible or audible effects by combustion or deflagration that
complies with the construction, chemical composition and labeling
regulations of the DOTn for fireworks, UN0336, and the US Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as set forth in CPSC 16 CFR: Parts
1500 and 1507.
Special inspector.A qualified person employed or retained by
an approved agency who shall prove to the satisfaction
of the registered design professional in responsible charge and approved by the building official as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type
of construction requiring special inspection.
(3)
Exit stairways in an atrium.
Section 404.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.10 Exit stairways in an atrium. Where
an atrium contains an exit access stairway all the
following shall be met:
a.
The entry to the exit stairway is the edge of the closest riser
of the exit stairway.
b.
The entry of the exit stairway shall have access from a minimum
of two directions.
c.
The distance between the entry to an exit stairway in an atrium
and the entrance to a minimum of one exit stairway enclosed in accordance
with Section 1023.2 shall comply with the separation required by Section
1007.1.1.
d.
Exit access travel distance shall be measured to the closest
riser of the exit stairway.
e.
Not more than 50 percent of the exit stairways shall be located
in the same atrium.
(4)
Carport separation.
Section 406.3.3.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
406.3.3.1 Carport separation. A separation
is not required between a Group R-3 and U carport, provided that the
carport is entirely open on two or more sides and there are not enclosed
areas above. A fire 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).
(5)
Storm shelters (General).
Section 423.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
423.1 General. This section applies to
the construction of storm shelters constructed as separate detached
buildings or constructed as rooms or spaces within buildings for the
purpose of providing protection from storms that produce high winds,
such as tornadoes, during the storm. This section specifies where storm shelters are required and provides requirements for
the design and construction of storm shelters. Such
structures shall be designed to be tornado shelters. Design of facilities
for use as emergency shelters after the storm are outside the scope
of ICC 500 and shall comply with Table 1604.5 as a Risk Category IV Structure.
(6)
Storm shelter construction.
Section 423.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
423.2 Construction. Storm shelters shall be constructed in accordance with this code and ICC 500 and shall be designated as tornado shelters.
The City of Lubbock is in the 250 mph wind speed area of Figure 304.2(1)
of ICC 500. Buildings or structures that are also designated as emergency
shelters shall also comply with Table 1604.5 as Risk Category IV structures.
Any storm shelter not required by this section
shall be permitted to be constructed, provided that such structures
meet the requirements of this code and ICC 500.
Exceptions:
a.
Sanitation facilities per ICC 500 shall not be required.
b.
Doors and shutters shall not be required to auto latch if all
of the following are met:
a.
The opening is not required to be auto latched by other requirements
within this code.
b.
The opening has adjacent signage complying with Section 703.5
Visual Characters of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards with text
stating "In case of tornado, close this door" or similar text.
c.
Doors shall comply with Section 504.4 of ICC 500.
(7)
Required occupant capacity.
Section 423.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
423.5.1 Required occupant capacity. The
required occupant capacity of the storm shelter shall
include all of the buildings on the site and shall be the total occupant
load of the classrooms, vocational rooms and offices in the Group
E occupancy.
Exceptions:
1.
Where a new building is being added on an existing Group E site,
and where the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate
the required occupant capacity of the storm shelter for all of the buildings on the site, the storm shelter shall at
a minimum accommodate the required occupant capacity for the new building.
2.
Where approved by the building official, the
required occupant capacity of the shelter shall be permitted to be
reduced by the occupant capacity of any existing storm shelters on the site.
3.
Where approved by the building official, the
actual number of occupants for whom each occupied space, floor or
building is designed, although less than those determined by occupant
load calculation shall be permitted to be used in the determination
of the required design occupant capacity for the storm shelter.
(8)
General.
Section 503.1 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
503.1 General. Unless otherwise specifically modified in Chapter 4 and this chapter, building height, number of stories and building area shall not exceed the limits specified in Section 504 and 506 based
on the type of construction as determined by Section 602 and the occupancies
as determined by Section 302 except as modified hereafter. Building height, number of stories and building area provisions shall be applied independently.
For the purposes of determining area limitations, height limitations
and type of construction, each portion of a building separated by
one or more fire walls complying with Section 706
shall be considered to be a separate building.
Where a building contains more than one distinct type of construction,
the building shall comply with the most restrictive area, height,
and stories, for the lesser type of construction or be separated by fire walls, except as allowed in Section 510.
(9)
Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible construction.
Section 708.4.2 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
708.4.2 Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible
construction. In combustible construction where fire partitions do not extend to the underside of the floor
or roof sheathing, deck or slab above and along the line of the fire partition shall be provided with one of the following:
a.
Fireblocking up to the underside of the floor
or roof sheathing, deck or slab above using materials complying with
Section 718.2.1.
b.
Draftstopping up to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing,
deck or slab above using materials complying with Section 718.3.1
for floors or Section 718.4.1 for attics.
Exceptions:
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Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, or in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 provided that sprinkler protection
is provided in the space between the top of the fire partition and the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above
as required for systems complying with Section 903.3.1.1. Portions
of buildings containing concealed spaces filled with noncombustible
insulation as permitted for sprinkler omission shall not apply to
this exception for draftstopping.
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2.
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Where corridor walls provide a sleeping
unit or dwelling unit separation, draftstopping
shall only be required above one of the corridor walls.
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3.
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In Group R-2 occupancies with fewer than four dwelling
units, fireblocking and draftstopping shall not be required.
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4.
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In Group R-2 occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet (18,288 mm) in height
above grade plane, the attic space
shall be subdivided by draftstops into areas not
exceeding 3,000 square feet (279 m2) or
above every two dwelling units, whichever is smaller.
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5.
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In Group R-3 occupancies with fewer than three dwelling
units, fireblocking and draftstopping shall not be required
in floor assemblies.
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(10)
Draftstopping in floors.
Section 718.3 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
718.3 Draftstopping in floors. Draftstopping
shall be installed to subdivide floor/ceiling assemblies where required
by Section 708.4.2. In other than Group R occupancies, draftstopping
shall be installed to subdivide combustible floor/ceiling assemblies
so that horizontal floor areas do not exceed 1,000 square feet (93
m2).
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and
provided that in combustible construction, sprinkler protection is
provided in the floor space.
(11)
Draftstopping in attics.
Section 718.4 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
718.4 Draftstopping in attics. Draftstopping
shall be installed to subdivide attic spaces where
required by Section 708.4.2. In other than Group R, draftstopping
shall be installed to subdivide combustible attic spaces and combustible concealed roof spaces such that any horizontal
area does not exceed 3,000 square feet (279 m2). Ventilation of concealed roof spaces shall be
maintained in accordance with Section 1202.2.1.
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and
provided that in combustible construction, sprinkler protection is
provided in the attic space.
(12)
Group F-1 distilled spirits.
Section 903.2.4.2
is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture
of distilled spirits involving more than 120 gallons of distilled
spirits (> 16% alcohol) in the fire area at any one
time.
(13)
Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine.
Section 903.2.9.3
is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk
storage of distilled spirits or wine involving more than 120 gallons
of distilled spirits or wine (> 16% alcohol) in the fire area at any one time.
(14)
NFPA 13R sprinkler system.
Section 903.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler system. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies shall
be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R
where the Group R occupancy meets all of the following conditions:
1.
Four stories or less above grade plane.
2.
The floor level of the highest story is 35
feet (10,668 mm) or less above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access.
3.
The floor level of the lowest story is 35 feet
(10,668 mm) or less below the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in
accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 shall be measured from grade
plane.
(15)
NFPA 13D sprinkler systems.
Section 903.3.1.3
is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and
two-family dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition
1; and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state
law.
(16)
Freeze protection.
Sections 903.3.1.4, 903.3.1.4.1 and 903.3.1.4.2 is hereby added to
read as follows:
903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection
systems for automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance
with the requirements of the applicable referenced NFPA standard and
this section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry pipe, preaction,
or listed antifreeze automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed
to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed
to protect non-ventilated attic spaces where:
1.
The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control
valve assembly to allow ease of draining the attic system without
impairing sprinklers throughout the rest of the building, and
2.
Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per
the applicable referenced NFPA standard, and
3.
The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or
heat, envelope, such that insulation is provided at the roof deck,
rather than at the ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat
trace/insulation shall only be allowed where approved by the fire
code official for small sections of large diameter water-filled pipe.
(17)
Water supplies.
Section 903.3.5 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies
for automatic sprinkler system shall comply with
this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance
with the requirements of this section and the International
Plumbing Code. For connections to public waterworks systems,
the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems shall
be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations
based on information from the water supply authority and as approved
by the fire code official.
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided
in accordance with the supply requirements of the respective standard;
however, every water-based fire protection system shall be designed
with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference the International Fire
Code Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
(18)
Sprinkler system supervision and alarms.
Section 903.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical
air pressures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall
be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm
control unit.
Exceptions:
1.
Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2.
Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8.
3.
Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA
13R where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic water
and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for
the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4.
Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the
open position.
5.
Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths
or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6.
Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that
are sealed or locked in the open position.
7.
Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
8.
Underground key or hub gate valves in roadway boxes.
Sprinkler and 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.
Buildings without a fire alarm system shall have their valves locked
in their normal position.
(19)
Group E fire alarm system.
Section 907.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm
system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an
emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements
of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6
shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. Where 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
50' open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or
the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant
load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1.
A manual fire alarm system shall not be required in Group E
occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less.
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 2-1/2 or less years of age, see Section
907.2.6.)
2.
Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements
of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6
shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant
loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual
fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant
notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3.
Manual fire alarm boxes shall
not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following
apply:
3.1
Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
3.2
Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar
areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.3
Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors
are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.4
Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied
location.
4.
Manual fire alarm boxes shall
not be required in Group E occupancies where all of the following
apply:
(20)
Corridor construction.
Section 1020.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1020.2 Construction. Corridors shall
be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table 1020.2. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall
comply with Section 708 for fire partitions.
Exceptions:
1.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group E where each room that
is used for instruction has not less than one door opening directly
to the exterior and rooms for assembly purposes have not less than
one-half of the required means of egress doors opening
directly to the exterior. Exterior doors specified in this exception
are required to be at ground level.
2.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors contained within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in an occupancy in Group I-1 and
R.
3.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in open parking garages.
4.
A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group B that is a space requiring
only a single means of egress complying with Section
1006.2.
5.
Corridors adjacent to the exterior
walls of buildings shall be permitted to have unprotected
openings on unrated exterior walls where unrated
walls are permitted by Table 705.5 and unprotected openings are permitted
by Table 705.8.
6.
In unsprinklered Group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings
need not be of fire-resistive construction within a single tenant
space when the space is equipped with approved automatic
smoke-detection within the corridor. The actuation of any detector
must activate self-annunciating alarms audible in all areas within
the corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved automatic
fire alarm system where such system is provided.
(21)
Accessibility.
Section 1101.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this
chapter shall control the design and construction of facilities for
accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered
with Architectural Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(22)
Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers.
Section 1502.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1502.2 Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers. Where roof drains are required, secondary (emergency overflow) roof
drains or scuppers shall be provided where the roof perimeter construction
extends above the roof in such a manner that water will be entrapped
if the primary drains allow buildup for any reason. The installation
and sizing of secondary emergency overflow drains, leaders and conductors
shall comply with Section 1611 of this code and Chapter 11 of the International Plumbing Code. Refer to Figures L1611.2(1),
L1611.2(2), and L1611.2(3) for roof drainage system constructions.
The roof structure shall be designed to support the load of ponding
rainwater when the rain load on the undeflected roof exceeds 20 psf
(0.96 kN/m2) as determined by Section 1611.1.
(23)
Scuppers.
Section
1502.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1502.3 Scuppers. Where scuppers are used for secondary (emergency overflow) roof drainage, the quantity,
size, location and inlet elevation of the scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding
that for which the roof was designed as determined by Sections 1607.14,
1608, and 1611. The flow through the primary system shall not be considered
when locating and sizing scuppers. The quantity,
size, location and inlet elevation of the secondary overflow scuppers shall be designed and constructed to meet all of
the following, as applicable:
1.
Where secondary overflow scuppers are used,
they shall be sized to have an opening area at least three times the
area of the primary roof drains, shall have a minimum opening dimension
(height or width) of 4 inches, and shall be installed in the adjacent
parapet walls with the inlet flow line located not more than 2 inches
(51 mm) above the low point of the roof drainage area served. Refer
to Figure L1611.2(4).
2.
Where secondary overflow drains are used in lieu of scuppers, they shall have the same size as the primary roof
drains and shall be installed with the inlet flow line located not
more than 2 inches (51 mm) above the low point of the roof drainage
area served. Refer to Figure L1611.2(5).
3.
Secondary overflow drains shall discharge to an approved location and shall not be connected to the primary roof drain lines.
(24)
General (Live loads).
Section 1607.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1607.1 General. Live loads are those loads defined in Chapter 2 of this code. A summary of various live load factors, as well as other climatic and geographic design criteria to be used in Lubbock, Texas, is included in Table L1607 below.
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Table L1607
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Summary of Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
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Ground Snow Load:
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Pg = 15 psf
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Design Wind Speed:
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Risk Category I Buildings:
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V = 105 mph, Vasd = 81.5 mph
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Risk Category II Buildings:
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V = 115 mph, Vasd = 89 mph
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Risk Category III and IV Buildings:
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V = 120 mph, Vasd = 93 mph
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Seismic Design Category:
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SDC = A
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Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period:
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Ss = 0.078g
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Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 - Second Period:
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S1 = 0.032g
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Weathering:
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Moderate
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Frost Line Depth:
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12 inches
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Termite:
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Moderate to Heavy
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Decay:
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None to Slight
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Summer Dry Bulb Temperature:
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96 degrees F
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Summer Wet Bulb Temperature:
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69 degrees F
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Winter Dry Bulb Temperature:
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15 degrees F
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Heating Degree Days:
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3499 days
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Cooling Degree Days:
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1738 days
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Climate Zone:
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3B
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Flood Hazards:
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Refer to Article 39.05 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
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100-Year Hourly Rainfall Rate:
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i = 3.3 inches per hour
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(25)
General (Reduction in uniform roof live loads).
Section 1607.14.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1607.14.2 Reduction in uniform roof live loads. The minimum uniformly distributed live loads of
roofs and marquees, Lo, in Table 1607.1 are permitted
to be reduced in accordance with Section 1607.14.2.1 except that no
roof live load reduction is permitted for any structural roof member
on roofs having slopes less than or equal to four (4) inches per foot,
or on any arch or dome having a rise less than one-eighth of the span.
(26)
Special design rain loads.
A new Section 1611.4
is hereby added, which shall read as follows:
1611.4 Special design rain loads. Where
the roof perimeter construction extends above the roof and scuppers
are used for either primary drainage or secondary emergency overflow,
the scuppers shall be designed in accordance with Table L1611.2 in
order to limit the rain load on the roof to 20 psf (0.96 kN/m2) or
less. The roof structure shall be designed for additional rain load
in accordance with Section 1611.1 if the wall and roof drainage areas
contributing water to a scupper exceed the values shown in Table L1611.2.
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Site grading.
Section
1804.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1804.4 Site grading. The ground immediately
adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building
at a slope of not less than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal
(5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured
perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or
lot lines prohibit 10 feet (3048 mm) of horizontal distance, a 5-percent
slope shall be provided to an approved alternative
method of diverting water away from the foundation. Swales used for
this purpose shall be sloped not less than 2 percent where located
within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces
within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped
not less than 2 percent away from the building. The procedure used
to establish the final ground level adjacent to the foundation shall
account for additional settlement of the backfill.
Exceptions:
1)
Where climatic or soil conditions warrant, the slope of the
ground away from the building foundation shall be permitted to be
reduced to not less than 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent
slope).
2)
Impervious surfaces shall be permitted to be sloped less than
2 percent where the surface is a door landing or ramp that is required to comply with Section 1010.1.4, 1012.3 or 1012.6.1.
3)
Where approved by the building official, final
site grading may be designed by a design professional registered in
the State of Texas.
(28)
Foundation elevation.
Section 1808.7.4 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1808.7.4 Foundation elevation. Minimum
building floor elevations shall comply with Table 1808.7.4 based on
relative lot slopes.
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Minimum Floor Elevation for Structures Relative to Slopes of
the Lot
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Difference in elevation from top of curb to rear property line
(inches)
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Minimum floor elevation above top of curb when slope is to rear
(inches)
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Minimum floor elevation above top of curb when slope is to front
(inches)
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0
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12
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12
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6
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10.5
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13.5
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12
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9
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15
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18
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8
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16.5
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24
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6
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18
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30
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6
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19.5
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36
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6
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21
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See Section 1804.4 for grading requirements;
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The minimum floor elevation shall be determined by using the
top of the floor slab and shall be a minimum of six (6) inches above
the calculated peak water surface elevation as determined by the City
Engineer, or that determined by Table 1808.7.4, whichever results
in the more stringent requirement. It shall be the responsibility
of the builder/contractor to provide the building official with a
survey certificate indicating the required finished floor elevation
as determined by the surveyor. The required elevation shall be indicated
on the construction plans. Structures located in any flood hazard
area shall comply with Article 39.05 of the Unified Development Code
(UDC), as well as all F.E.M.A. regulations, which will supersede the
above.
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Alternate elevations are permitted subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer and the Building Official provided it can be
demonstrated by a registered design professional that all required
drainage to an approved point of discharge away from the structure
is provided at all locations on the site.
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Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.
Section 1809.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.7. Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete footings supporting
walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed
in accordance with Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2 and figures 1809.7.1
through 1809.7.3 below, where permitted by law.
(30)
Table 1809.7 "Prescriptive footings supporting walls of light-frame
construction."
Table 1809.7 is hereby replaced by Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2
as follows:
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Table 1809.7.1
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Footings Supporting Walls of Light-Frame Construction a, b,
c
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(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
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Width of Footing
(Inches)
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Thickness of Footing
(Inches)
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Number of Floors Supported by the Footing
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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1
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16
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12
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2
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3
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Design Required
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Notes to tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
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a.
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Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4
and Table L1607
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b.
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Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the
stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be
as required for supporting one floor.
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c.
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Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing members; concentrated
loads shall be considered separately, and may require specific engineering
design.
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Table 1809.7.2
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Supporting Walls of Light-Frame Construction a, b, c
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Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
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of Footing
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Thickness of Footing
(Inches)
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of Floors Supported by the Footing
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Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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No Brick Veneer
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4" Brick Veneer
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1
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2
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16
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12
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3
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Required
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Notes to Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
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a.
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Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4
and Table L1607
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b.
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Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the
stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be
as required for supporting one floor.
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c.
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Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing members; concentrated
loads shall be considered separately, and may require specific engineering
design.
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(31)
Foundation details.
New figures 1809.7.1, 1809.7.2
and 1809.7.3 are hereby added as follows:
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(32)
Scope of general plumbing systems.
Section 2901.1
is hereby amended to include a second paragraph 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.
(33)
Minimum number of fixtures.
Section 2902.1 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing
fixtures shall be provided in the minimum number as shown in Table
2902.1 based on the actual use of the building or space. Uses not
shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the code
official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code.
In other than Group E occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures
in Table 2902.1 may be lowered, if requested in writing, by the applicant
stating reasons for a reduced number and approved by the building official.
(34)
Minimum number of required plumbing fixtures.
Table 2902.1 is hereby amended to include an additional footnote
that reads as follows:
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g.
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Drinking fountains are not required in Group M occupancies with
an occupant load of 100 or less, Group B occupancies with an occupant
load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
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(35)
Zoning regulations.
A new Section H101.1.1 is
hereby added to read as follows:
H101.1.1 Zoning regulations. The Unified
Development Code (UDC) regulates the permissibility, placement, and
physical characteristics of signs upon premises within the city based
on particular zoning district requirements. Any reference to a particular
sign type, size, height, or other physical characteristic within this
appendix should not therefor be construed as allowing such if otherwise
prohibited or regulated by the Unified Development Code (UDC).
(36)
Signs exempt from permits.
Section H101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. The
following signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a permit before erection:
1.
Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property.
2.
Signs erected by transportation authorities.
3.
The changing of moveable parts of an approved sign that is designed
for such changes, or the repainting or repositioning of display matter
shall not be deemed an alteration.
4.
Other signs as set forth in the Unified Development Code (UDC),
or as deemed appropriate by the building and zoning officials.
(37)
Permits, drawings and specifications.
Section H105.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
H105.2 Permits, drawings and specifications. Where a permit is required, construction documents shall be required. These documents shall show the dimensions, materials
and required details of construction, including loads, stresses and anchors. The construction documents shall bear the seal of a professional engineer licensed in the State
of Texas. A dimensioned site plan and elevation drawings sufficient
to demonstrate compliance with all other city requirements shall also
be submitted.
Exceptions:
Documents for the following sign types shall not be required
to bear the seal of a professional engineer:
(38)
General (roof signs).
Section H110.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
H110.1 General (roof signs). Roof signs
shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved noncombustible
material except as provided for in Sections H106.1.1 and H107.1. Provisions
shall be made for electric grounding of metallic parts. Where combustible
materials are permitted in letters or other ornamental features, wiring
and tubing shall be kept free and insulated therefrom. Roof signs
shall be so constructed as to leave a clear space of not less than
6 feet (1829 mm) between the roof level and the lowest part of the
sign and shall have at least 5 feet (1524 mm) clearance between the
vertical supports thereof. Where such clearances cannot be provided,
structural analysis of the roof supporting elements shall be undertaken
by a structural engineer, including the added dead and wind loading
of the sign, and any necessary strengthening provided. No portion
of any roof sign structure shall project beyond an exterior
wall.
(1983 Code, secs. 6-80SS–6-80VV; Ordinance 2005-O0140, sec. 2, adopted 12/15/2005; Ordinance 2010-O0017, sec. 5,
adopted 3/4/2010; Ordinance
2010-O0030, sec. 2, adopted 4/8/2010; Ordinance 2010-O0032, secs. 1–2,
adopted 5/13/2010; Ordinance
2012-O0055, sec. 3, adopted 6/7/2012; Ordinance 2016-O0072 adopted 5/12/16; Ordinance 2020-O0016 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 2024-O0025 adopted 3/26/2024)
