ORD 2012-28TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
REPEALING ARTICLE IV ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE" OF CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND
CONS'rRUCTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN
OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE IV
ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE" OF CHAPTER 3
ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORA'nON OF PREMISES; PROVIDING
FOR AN AMENDMENT REPEALING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE WrrH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING
THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNA ,'IONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, A COpy OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR
ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town") is
a home rule municipality empowered to do all acts and make all regulations which may
be necessary or expedient for the promotion of the public health, safety and general
welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Town adopted the 2003 Edition of the International Residential
Code in 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club Building Official and Community
Development Department have reviewed the International Residential Code, 2009
Edition, (hereinafter "IRC") and find that it is in the best interest of the Town of Trophy
Club to repeal the 2003 edition of the IRC and all local amendments thereto and to
adopt the 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code and local amendments
thereto as reflected in Exhibit"A" to this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas deems it
necessary and beneficial to repeal the 2003 Edition of the International Residential
Code and local amendments thereto and to adopt the updated 2009 Edition of the
International Residential Code and local amendments as specified in this Ordinance to
safeguard the health, property, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Town of
Trophy Club by regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition
of one-and two-family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not
more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress within the Town of
Trophy Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION CLAUSE
That all of the above premises are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
in the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2.
AMENDMENTS
2.01. Article IV entitled "International Residential Code" of Chapter 3 entitled "Buildings
and Construction" adopting the 2003 Edition of the IRC is hereby repealed in its entirety,
and a new Article IV entitled "International Residential Code" of Chapter 3 entitled
"Buildings and Construction" containing the 2009 Edition of the International Residential
Code and local amendments thereto, is hereby adopted as more fully set forth in
Exhibit "A", a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
SECTION 3.
CUMULATIVE REPEALER
That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the Town and
shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances except in those instances
where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance; whether such ordinances are codified or uncodified, and all other provisions
of the Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, codified or uncodified, not in conflict with
the provisions of this Ordinance. shall remain in full force and effect. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, any complaint. action. cause of action or claim which prior to the effective
date of this Ordinance has been initiated or has arisen under or pursuant to such
repealed Ordinance(s) shall continue to be governed by the provisions of that
Ordinance and for that purpose the Ordinance shall be deemed to remain and continue
in full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
SEVERABILITY
If any section. article, paragraph, sentence. clause, phrase or word in this
Ordinance. or application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, and the Town Council hereby
declares it would have passed such remaining of the Ordinance despite such invalidity,
which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 5.
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to engross
and enroll this Ordinance in accordance with the Town Charter.
SECTION 6.
PENALTY
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance, and
any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of this Ordinance shall be
fined, upon conviction, not less than One Dollar ($1.00) nor more than Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00), and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day
during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
SECTION 7.
PUBLICATION
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to publish,
the Caption, Penalty and Effective Date of this Ordinance as required by Section 52.011
of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 8.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2013, in accordance with law, and
it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this the 10th day of December, 2012.
Connie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATIEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT A
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Proposed Adoption.
The 2009 edition, of the International Residential Code of the International Code
Council, is herein after amended, is from the effective date hereof, hereby adopted as
the residential code of the Town of Trophy Club. One copy of such International
Residential Code is incorporated herein by reference and shall have been filed for
permanent record and inspection in the office of the city secretary.
Amendments.
Amendments to the International Residential Code adopted herein are as follows:
(1) (Page 1, Section R102.4)
Section R 102.4 is hereby amended as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced
codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be
considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to
NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted. Where differences occur(remainder of section unchanged).
(2) (Page 3, Section R10S.2)
Section R105.2 is hereby amended as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building items #1, #2, #3, #5, #7 and 9.
(3) (Page 4, Section R10S. 7)
Section R105.7 is hereby amended as follows:
R105.7 Placement of permit. (delete)
(4) (Page 6, Section 108.7)
Section 108.7; add Section 108.7 to read as follows:
108.7 Re-inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution
may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address is clearly posted;
3. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection
when called;
4. The job site is red-tagged twice for the same item;
5. Violations exist on the property including failure to maintain erosion
control or trash control.
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(5) (Page 6, Section R109.1.3)
Section R109.1.3 is hereby amended as follows:
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction permitted in areas
prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon(bulk of section
unchanged)construction, the building official may require
submission(remainder of section unchanged).
(6) (Page 7, Section R11 0)
Section R 110 is hereby amended as follows:
R110 Certificate of Occupancy. (delete)
(7) Section 112R is adopted as set forth in the 2009 International Residential
Code.
(8) (Page 9, Section R202)
Section R202 is hereby amended to change the definition of Glazing Area
as follows:
Glazing Area. Total area of the glazed fenestration measured using the
rough opening and including sash, curbing or other framing elements that
enclose conditioned space. Glazing area includes the area of glazed
fenestration assemblies in walls bounding conditioned basements. For
doors where the daylight opening area. For all other doors, the glazing
area is the rough opening area for the door including the door and the
frame.
(9) (Page 9, Chapter R202)
Chapter 202 is hereby amended to change the definition of "Townhouse"
as follows:
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.
(10) (Page 24, Table R301.2(1)).
Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended as follows:
Climatic and Geographic DeSign Criteria.
GROUND
SNOW LOAD
WIND DESIGN
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(11) (Page 49, Section R302. 1)
Section R302.1 is hereby amended to add exception #6 as follows:
Exception: #6 Open metal carport structures may be constructed within
zero (0) feet of the property line without fire-resistive or opening protection
when the location of such is approved as required by other adopted
ordinances.
(12) (Page 49, Section R302.2)
Section R302.2, Exception; change to read as follows:
Exception: A common two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly, or
one-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly when equipped with a
sprinkler system ... {remainder unchanged}
(13) (Page 50, Section R302.2.4
Section R302.2.4, Exception #5, change to read as follows:
Exception: {previous exceptions unchanged}
5. Townhouses separated by a common two-hour fire-resistance
rated wall, or one-hour fire resistant rated wall when equipped with
an automatic sprinkler system, {remainder unchanged}
(14) (Page 50, Section R302.3)
Section R302.3; add Exception #3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing text unchanged}
2. {existing text unchanged}
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line
through the structure shall be separated as required for
townhouses.
Weathering a
(10) (Page 24,
Table R301.2(1)).
Frost line depth b TermiteC
Climatic and Table R301.2(1) is
hereby amended as Geographic Design
follows: Criteria.
ICE IIWINTER AIR MEANBARRIER . FLOOD
I DESIGN FREEZING ANNUALUNDER-HAZARDS9i TEMpe INDEXi TEMpiLAYMENT i
REQUIRED h
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local code
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(1S) (Page 51, Section R302.5.2)
Section R302.S.2; change to read as follows:
R302.S.2 Duct penetration. Ducts in the garage ... {text unchanged} ... and
shall have no openings into the garage and shall be protected as required
by Section 302.11, Item 4.
(16) (Page 51, Section R302.5.3)
Section R302.S.3; amend the section as follows:
R302.S.3 Other penetrations. Penetrations through the separation
required in Section R302.6 shall be protected as required by Section
R302.11, Item 4.
(17) (Page 51, Section R302.7)
Section R302.7 is hereby amended as follows:
R302.7 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs
shall have walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on the
enclosed side with SIB-inch (1S.Bmm) fire-rated gypsum board or one-hour
fire-resistive construction.
(1B) Page 53, Section R303.3)
Section R303.3 is hereby amended to change wording of exception and
add #1 and #2 as follows:
Exceptions: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light
and a mechanical ventilation system, complying with one of the following,
are provided.
1. The minimum ventilation rates shall be SO cfm (23.6 Us) for
intermittent ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 Us) for continuous ventilation.
Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the
outside.
2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination
thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical
reCirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from
the air.
(19) (Page 54, Section R303.8)
Section R303.B is hereby amended as follows:
R303.B Required heating. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with
heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of
6Bo (20°) at a pOint 3 feet (914mm) above the floor and 2 feet (610mm)
from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature
(balance unchanged).
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(20) (Page 58, Section R317.1)
Section R317.1 is hereby amended to add a third exception as follows:
R317.1 Dwelling unit separation.
Exception:
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line
through the structure shall be separated as required for
townhouses.
(21) (Page 67, Section R322. 1)
Section R324.1 is hereby amended as follows:
R324.1 General. Buildings and structures, when permitted to be
constructed in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established
in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed as required in
accordance with the provisions contained in this section or by other local
provisions as applicable.
(22) (Page 155, Section R602.6.1)
Section R602.6.1; amend the following as read:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is
placed in or partly in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall,
necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50
percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick
(1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 5 inches (127 mm) wide shall be fastened across
and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than eight 10d
(0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 1'2 inches (38 mm) at
each side or equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the
top plate material. The metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past
the opening. See figure R602.6.1.
(23) (Page 157, Figure 602.6.1)
Figure 602.6.1; Replace with the following figure:
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WALL CONSTRUCTION
16 GAGE (0,054 IN.) AND 5 IN. WIDE
METAL TIE FASTENED ACROSS AND
TO THE PLATE AT EACH SIDE OF THE
NOTCH WITH 8-16d NAILS EACH SIDE
PIPE
NOTCH GREATER THAN 50
PERCENT OF THE PLATE WIDTH
For SI; 1 inch" 25.4 mm
FIGURE R602,6.1
TOP PLATE FRAMING TO ACCOMMODATE PIPING
(24) (Page 369, Section R703. 7.4.1)
Section R703.7.4.1 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph as
follows:
R703.7.4.1 For 2.67 square feet (0.248m 2 ) of wall area, the following
dimensions shall be adhered to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16 in (407 rnm) o.c., they shall be
spaced no further apart than 24 in (737mm) vertically starting
approximately 12 in (381 rnm) from the foundation.
2. When ties are placed on studs 24 in (610 mm) o.c., they shall be
spaced no further apart than 16 in (483 mm) vertically starting
approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation.
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(25) (Page 433, Section R902.3)
Section R902.3 is hereby added as follows:
R902.3 Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class
C. All individual replacement shingles or shakes 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.
(26) (Page 439, Section R905.7)
Section R905.7 is hereby amended as follows:
R905.7 Wood shingles. The installation of wood shingles in new
construction is prohibited.
(27) (Page 439, Section R905.8)
Section R905.8 is hereby amended as follows:
R905.8 Wood shakes. The installation of wood shakes in new construction
is prohibited.
(28) (Page 443, Section R907. 1)
Section R907.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence as follows:
R907.1 General. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall
comply with Section R902.1.
(29) (Page 468, Section N1102.1)
Section N 11 02.1 is hereby changed to read as follows:
N1102.1 Insulation and fenestration criteria. The building thermal
envelope shall meet the requirements of Table N1102.1 based on the
climate zone specified in Table N1101.2. The use of Tables N1102.1 and
N11 02.1.2 are limited to a maximum glazing area of 15% window area to
floor area ratio.
(30) (Page 470, Section N1102.2.12)
Section N1102.2.12 is hereby added as follows:
N1102.2.12. Insulation installed in walls. Insulation batts installed in walls
shall be totally surrounded by an enclosure on all sides consisting of
framing lumber, gypsum, sheathing, wood structural panel sheathing or
other equivalent material approved by the building official.
(31) (Page 470, Section N1102.3.5)
Section N1102.3.5 is hereby amended as follows:
N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom U-factor. New windows and doors
separating the sunroom from conditioned space shall meet the building
thermal envelope requirements.
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(32) (Page 477, Section M 1305.1.3)
Section M 1305.1. 3 is hereby amended as follows:
M 1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring
access shall be provided(bulk of paragraph unchanged)side of the
appliance where access is required. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or
larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of
the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space, provided
one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a 300 Ib (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu items 1, 2, and 3 with approval of
the code official due to building conditions.
{Exceptions remain unchanged}
(33) (Page 478, Section M1305.1.4.1)
Section M 1305.1.4.1 is hereby amended to add an exception as follows:
M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Equipment and appliances supported
from the ground shall be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or
other approved material extending above the adjoining grade a minimum
of 3 inches (76mm). Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a
clearance of not less than 6 inches (152mm) above the ground.
(34) (Page 478, Section M1305.1.4.3)
Section M1305.1.4.3 is hereby amended to change wording in first
sentence and to add a sentence as follows:
M1305.1.4.3 Electrical requirements. (Bulk of first sentence unchanged)in
accordance with Article 210.70 (A)(3) 2005 NEG. Low voltage wiring of 50
volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage.
(35) (Page 481, Section M1307.3.)
Section M1307.3 is hereby amended to add an exception as follows:
M1307.3 Elevation of ignition source.
Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters
that are listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without
elevation.
(36) (Page 481, Section M1307.3.1)
Section M1307.3.1 is hereby amended as follows:
M1307.3.1 Protection from impact. (delete)
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(37) (Page 487, Section M1501)
Section M1501: add new Section M1501.2 to read as follows:
M1501.2 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct
shall be as recommend by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter
of the appliance outlet and shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches
(102mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its
developed length nor at the point of termination.
(38) (Page 487, Section M1501)
Section M 1501; add new Section 1501.3 to read as follows:
M1501.3 Specified length. The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall
be 35 feet (10668 mm) from the connection to the transition duct from the
appliance to the outlet terminal. Where fittings are used, the maximum
length of the exhaust duct shall be reduced in accordance with Table
M1502.4.4.1.
(39) (Page 503, Section M2005.2)
Section M2005.2 is hereby amended 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. Installation of direct vent
water heaters within an enclosure is not required.
(40) (Page 523, Section G2407.10)
Section G2407.1 0 is hereby amended as follows:
G2407.10 (304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for
combustion, ventilation and dilution air shall be based on the net free area
of each opening. Where the free area through a design of louver, grille or
screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required
to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of
louvers and grilles 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. Screens shall have a mesh size not smaller than 14 inch
(6.4mm). Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open
position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appliance so that
they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main burner ignition
and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the
main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start~up
and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation.
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(41) (Page 523, Section G2407.11)
Section G2407.11 is hereby amended to change wording of exception #8
as follows:
G2407.11 Exception #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
(305mm) vertically from the adjoining grade level or the manufacturer's
recommendation, whichever is more stringent.
(42) (Page 524, Section G240B.3)
Section G2408.3 is hereby amended as follows:
G2408.3 Private garages. (delete)
(43) (Page 52B, Section G2412.5)
Section G2412.5 Is hereby amended to add a second paragraph as
follows:
G2412.5 Identi'fication. 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 in the tag:
"WARNING
'!!:z to 5 psi gas pressure
DO NOT REMOVE"
(44) (Page 52B, Section G2413.3)
Section G2413.3 is hereby amended to add exception as follows:
G2413.3 Sizing. Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall
be a minimum of '!!:z" (18 EDH).
(45) (Page 552, Section G2415.10)
Section G2415.1 0 is hereby amended as follows:
G2415.10 (404.10) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems
shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458mm) below grade.
(46) (Page 553, Section G2415.10.1)
Section G2415.1 0.1 is hereby amended as follows:
G2415.10.1 Individual outside appliances. (delete)
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(47) (Page 554, G2417.1)
Section G2417.1 is hereby amended 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 2417.1.4 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.
(48) (Page 554, Section G2417.4)
Section G2417.4 is hereby amended as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be
measured with a monometer 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.
(49) (Page 554, Section G2417.4.1)
Section G2417.4.1 is hereby amended 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 tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, gauges shall utilize a dial
with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 %"), a set hand,
1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for
tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10
psig, diaphram gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of
three and one-half inches (3 %"), s set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound
incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. For welded
piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14)
inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (% psi) and less than 200 inches
of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall not
be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6 kPa). For piping
carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2
kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one-half
times the proposed maximum working pressure.
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(50) (Page 554, Section G2417.4.2)
Section G2417.4.2 is hereby amended as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a
length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than
(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.
(51) (Page 556, Section G2420.1.4)
Section G2420.1.4 is hereby added as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with
corrugated stainless steel (CSSn 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.
(52) (Page 556, Section G2421.1)
Section G2421.1 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph and
exception as follows:
G2421.1 Pressure regulators. 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.
(53) (Page 582, Section G2439.5)
Section G2439.5 is hereby amended to add a sentence as follows:
G2439.5 The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length
nor at the point of termination.
(54) (Page 585, Section G2445.2)
Section G2445.2 is hereby amended 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 Code Official unless an unsafe condition
is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section
108.7.
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(55) (Page 586, Section G2448. 1. 1)
Section G2448.1.1 is hereby amended 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.
(56) (Page 589, Section P2503.4)
Section P2503.4 is hereby amended as follows:
P2503.4 Building sewer testing. The building sewer shall be tested(bulk of
section unchanged)testing with not less than a 4-foot (1220mm) head of
water and be able to maintain such pressure for 15 minutes.
(57) (Page 589, Section P2503.5.1)
Section P2503.5.1 is hereby amended to change dimension noted in item
#1 and add a second paragraph to item #1 as follows:
P2503.5.1 item #1. Water test. Each section shall be filled with water to a
point not less than 4 feet (1220mm) above the highest (remainder of
paragraph unchanged)
(58) (Page 591, Section P2603.2.1)
Section P2603.2.1 is hereby amended 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 areas of
the pipe where the member is notched or bored.
(59) (Page 591, Section P2603.6.1)
Section P2603.6.1 is hereby amended as follows:
P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches
(304mm) below grade.
(60) (Page 597 Section P2709.2)
Section P2709.2 is hereby amended to add an exception as follows:
P2709.2 Construction.
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1.
(61) (Page 598 Section P2709.5)
Section P2709.5 is hereby added as follows:
P2709.5 Testing. 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.
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(62) (Page 599, Section P2717.2)
Section P2717.2 is hereby amended as follows:
P2717.2 Sink, dishwasher and food grinder. The combined discharge from
a sink dishwasher, and waste grinder is permitted to discharge through a
single 1.S inch (38 mm) trap. The discharge pipe from the dishwasher
shall be increased to a minimum of 0.7S inch (19.1 mm) in diameter and
shall connect with a wye fitting between the discharge of the food-waste
grinder and the trap inlet or to the head of the food grinder. Dishwashing
equipment shall discharge to the drainage system through by an approved
air gap fitting.
(63) (Page 601, Section P2801.5.2)
Section P2801.S.2 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph as
follows:
P2801.S.2 Pan drain termination. For water heaters installed in garages,
the pan drain may terminate to the garage floor that is sloped to drain to
the outside.
(64) (Page 601, Section P2801.6)
Section P2801.6 is hereby amended to add two exceptions as follows:
Exception:
1. Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters that
are listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without
elevation.
2. Electric water heater
(6S) (Page 605, Section P2902.5.3)
Section P2902.S.3 is hereby amended as follows:
P290S.S.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems The potable water supply system to
lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker, a
double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer(remainder of section unchanged)
(66) (Page 631, Section P3005.2.6)
Section P300S.2.6 is hereby amended as follows:
P300S.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 than five
(S) feet (1S24mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
(67) (Page 637, Section P3111)
Section P3111 is hereby amended as follows:
P3111 Combination Waste and Vent System. (delete)
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(68) (Page 638, Section P3112.2)
Section P3112.2 is hereby amended as follows:
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 drainboard 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 (%) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be
maintained. The return bend used under the drainboard 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.
(69) (Page 645, Part VI/I-Electrical)
Part VIII -Electrical (Chapters 34 through 43) is hereby amended as
follows:
(delete), code reference shall be according to 2011 edition of National
Electrical Code as adopted.
(70) (Page 749, Appendix A through 0)
Appendix A through Q is hereby amended as follows:
Appendix A through Q are for reference only as adopted and amended by
other codes.
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