ORD 2012-29TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
REPEALING ARTICLE VII ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE" OF CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN
OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE VII
ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE" OF CHAPTER 3
ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING
FOR AN AMENDMENT REPEALING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING THE
2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING 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 Plumbing
Code in 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club Building Official and Community
Development Department have reviewed the International Plumbing Code, 2009
Edition, (hereinafter "IPC") and find that it is in the best interest of the Town of Trophy
Club to repeal the 2003 Edition of the IPC and all local amendments thereto and to
adopt the 2009 Edition of the International Plumbing 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 Plumbing Code
and local amendments thereto and to adopt the updated 2009 Edition of the
International Plumbing 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 design, construction, quality of materials, erection,
installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or
maintenance, of plumbing and other piping systems and inspection of plumbing
systems.
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 VII entitled "International Plumbing Code" of Chapter 3 entitled "Buildings
and Construction" adopting the 2003 Edition of the IPC is hereby repealed in its entirety,
and a new Article VII entitled "International Plumbing Code" of Chapter 3 entitled
"Buildings and Construction" containing the 2009 Edition of the International Plumbing
Code and local amendments thereto, is hereby adopted as more fully set forth in
Exhibit "An, 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.
C"onnie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
annon DePr
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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EXHIBIT A
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
Proposed Adoption.
The 2009 edition, of the International Plumbing Code of the International Code Council,
is herein after amended, is from the effective date hereof, hereby adopted as the
plumbing code of the Town of Trophy Club. One copy of such International Plumbing
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 Plumbing Code adopted herein are as follows:
(1) (Page XII, Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714)
Table of contents, Chapter 7, Section 714 is hereby amended as follows
Section 714. Engineered Drainage Design, Page 67
(2) (Page 1, Section 101.2)
Section 101.2 is hereby amended to change wording in exceptions 1 and 2 as
follows:
101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged)
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two family dwellings (unchanged) International
Residential Code as adopted.
2. Plumbing systems in existing buildings (unchanged) International Existing
Building Code or the provisions for existing buildings in the International
Building Code as adopted.
(3) (Page 1, Section 102.8)
Section 102.8 is hereby amended as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced
in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when
specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of such reference. Where
the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation
instructions do not conform to minimum provisions of this code, the provisions
of the code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard
shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
(4) (Page 4, Section 106.5.6)
Section 106.5.6 is hereby amended as follows:
106.5.6 Retention of construction documents. (delete last sentence)
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(5) (Page 5, Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3)
Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3 are hereby amended as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as adopted by
resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for the
refunding of fees. (Delete balance of section).
(6) Section 109 is adopted as set forth in the 2009 International Plumbing Code.
(7) (Page 18, Section 305.6. 1)
Section 305.6.1 is hereby amended as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches
(304mm) below grade.
(8) (Page 18, Section 305.9)
Section 305.9 is hereby amended as follows:
305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a
plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking
garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to
damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved
manner.
(9) (Page 20, Section 310.4)
Section 310.4 is hereby amended as follows:
310.4 Water closet compartment. (delete)
(10) (Page 21, Section 312.2)
Section 312.2 is hereby amended as follows:
312.2 Drainage and vent water test. {Bulk of section unchanged)but no section
shall be tested with less than a 4-foot (1220 mm) head of water. {unchanged
text)shall have been submitted to a test of not less than 4-foot (1220 mm)
head of water(Balance of section unchanged)
(11) (Page 22, Section 312.10.1)
Section 312.10.1 is hereby amended as follows:
312.10.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow
prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable.
In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that
testing is performed.
(12) (Page 22, Section 312. 10.2)
Section 312.10.2 is hereby amended as follows:
312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies,
double check valve assemblies, double detector check valve assemblies and
pressure vacuum breaker assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation,
immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing
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procedure shall be performed in accordance with applicable local provisions.
In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that
testing is done in accordance with one of the following standards:
(list of standards unchanged)
(13) (Page 22, Section 314.2.1)
Section 314.2.1 is hereby amended as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and
evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place
of disposal...{text unchanged} ... Condensate shall not discharge in a publicly
exposed area such as into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop or other areas so
as to cause a nuisance.
(14) (Page 22, Section 314.2.2)
Section 314.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:
314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate
disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked
polyethylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or Schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing
when exposed to ultra violet light. All components shall be selected for the
pressure, temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. (Remainder
unchanged)
(15) (Page 25, Section 401.1)
Section 401.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence as follows:
401.1 Scope. The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination
with the provisions of the Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between
the two chapters, the Code Official shall determine which provision applies.
(16) (Page 25, Section 403.1)
Section 403.1 is hereby amended as follows:
403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the
type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows:
1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at
each floor level in an approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof
where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water
closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 403.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table
403.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table
403.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures
provided also comply with the number shown in Table 403.1. Types of
occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the
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Code Official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the
International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in
accordance with the International Building Code.
(17) (Page 28, Section 403.1.3)
Section 403.1.3 is hereby added as follows:
403.1.3 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the
International Building Code.
(18) (Page 29, Section 405.6)
Section 405.6 is hereby amended as follows:
405.6 Plumbing in mental health centers. (delete)
(19) (Page 30, Section 409.2)
Section 409.2 is hereby amended as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing
machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow
preventer in accordance with Section 608.
(20) (Page 30, Section 410.1)
Section 410.1 is hereby amended as follows:
410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A 112.19.1, ASME
A 112.19.2 or ASME 112.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to AR1 1010.
Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF61, Section 9.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
(21) (Page 30, Section 412.4)
Section 412.4 is hereby amended as follows:
412.4 Required location. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas.
1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of
multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing the automatic clothes
washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the
entire floor area.
2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the
code official may accept floor sinks.)
(22) (Page 28, Section 413.4)
Section 413.4 is hereby amended as follows:
413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a
supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by
an air gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with
Section 608.
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(23) (Page 31, Section 417.5)
Section 417.S is hereby amended as follows:
417.S Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of
impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds
shall be a minimum of 2 inches (S1mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229mm),
measured 'from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be
of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty-two (22) inch (SS9mm)
door.
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A 117.1.
(24) (Page 31, Section 417.5.2)
Section 417.S.2 is hereby amended as follows:
417.S.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where
prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water
tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.S.2.1 through 417.S.2.4.
Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least 3 inches (76 mm) above the
'finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and
fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb. Liners shall be recessed and
fastened to an approved backing ...{text unchanged} ...and Section 417.7.
(2S) (Page 32, Section 417.7)
Section 417.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water
tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain
shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subjected to
the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
(26) (Page 32, Section 419.3)
Section 419.3 is hereby amended as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610mm) in
front of a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219mm) above the floor at least 2 feet
(610mm) to each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth,
readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material.
(27) (Page 37, Section 502.3)
Section S02.3 is hereby amended as follows:
S02.3 Water heaters installed in attics(bulk of paragraph unchanged)The clear
access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches
(SOSmm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough
to allow removal of the water heater.
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(28) (Page 37, Section 502.6, 502.6.1)
Section 502.6, 502.6.1 is hereby added as follows:
502.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet
(2438mm) above the ground or tloor level, it shall be made accessible by a
stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable
of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not
more than ten (10) feet (3048mm) above the ground or floor level and may be
reached by a portable ladder.
502.6.1I11umination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine or
platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not
obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be
provided in accordance with Section 502.3.1.
(29) (Page 38, Section 504.6.)
Section 504.6. is hereby amended as follows:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a
pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall
discharge full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any
other relief device or equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge
piping system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted
by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with those
instructions.
5. Discharge, to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where
discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping
shall be first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located
in a conditioned area.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural
damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building
occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above
grade nor more than 6 inches above the waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials
tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME
A112.4.1.
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(30) (Page 40, Section 604.4.1)
Section 604.4.1 is hereby added as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow
rate is more restrictive than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take
precedence.
(31) (Page 42, Section 605.3 and 605.4)
Section 605.3 and Section 605.4 is hereby amended as follows:
605.3 and 605.4 Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing is deleted.
(32) (Page 46, Section 606.1)
Section 606.1 is hereby amended as follows:
606.1 Location of full-open valves. (items 4 and 5 are deleted).
(33) (Page 46, Section 606.2)
Section 606.2 is hereby amended as follows:
606.2 item 1; On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture. (balance of item 1
deleted)
Exception: Tub and shower valves.
606.2 item 2; On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to
freezing.
(34) (Page 4B, Section 60B.1)
Section 608.1 is hereby amended as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and
maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from non-potable
liquids, solids or gasses being introduced into the potable water supply
through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system.
Back flow preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations,
Table 608.1, and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9.
(35) (Page 52, Section 60B.16.5)
Section 608.16.5 is hereby amended as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to 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(balance of
section unchanged}.
(36) (Page 52, Section 60B.17)
Section 608.17 is hereby amended as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall
be located and constructed so as to be safe guarded against contamination in
accordance with applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local
regulations, installation shall be in accordance with sections 608.17.1 through
608.17.8.
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(37) (Page 65, Section 712.5)
Section 712.5 is hereby added as follows:
712.5 Dual pump system. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and,
when in any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10
fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to
function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm
drainage pumps and pumping system, see Section 1113.
(38) (Page 67, Section 714, 714.1)
Section 714, 714.1 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 714 Engineered Drainage Design.
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing design and layout of the drainage
systems shall be permitted to be designed by approved design methods.
(39) (Page 69, Section 802.1.6)
Section 802.1.6; change to read as follows:
802.1.6 Domestic dishwashing machines. Domestic dishwashing machines
shall discharge indirectly through an air gap or air break into a standpipe
or waste receptor in accordance with Section 802.2, or discharge into a wye
branch fitting on the tailpiece of the kitchen sink or the dishwasher connection
of a food waste grinder. The waste line of a domestic dishwashing machine
discharging into a kitchen sink tailpiece or food waste grinder shall connect to
a deck-mounted air gap.
(40) (Page 70, Section 802.4)
Section 802.4 is hereby amended to add a sentence as follows:
802.4 Standpipes. No standpipe shall be installed below the ground.
(41) (Page 71, Section 904.1)
Section 904.1 is hereby amended as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least six (6) inches (152mm) above the roof, except that where a
roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent
extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134mm) above the roof.
(42) (Page 74, Section 912.1)
Section 912.1 is hereby amended as follows:
912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve
fixtures other than floor drains, stand pipes, indirect waste receptors.
Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a food
waste grinder or clinical sink.
(43) (Page 79, Section 1002.10)
Section 1002.10 is hereby amended as follows:
1002.10 Plumbing in mental health centers. (delete)
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(44) (Page 83, Section 1101.8)
Section 1101.8 is hereby amended as follows:
1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the building storm
drainage system(remainder of section unchanged).
(45) (Page 84, Section 1106.1)
Section 1106.1 is hereby amended as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building
storm drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such
drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour rainfall rate.
(46) (Page 91, Section 1107.3)
Section 1107.3 is hereby amended as follows:
1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems
shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106. Scuppers shall be sized to
prevent the depth of ponding water (balance of section unchanged).
(47) (Page 95, Section 1202.1)
Section 1202.1 is hereby amended as follows:
1202.1 Nonflammable medical gases. Exception #2 (delete)
(48) (Page 107, Appendix A through G)
Appendix A through G is hereby amended as follows:
Appendix A through G are for reference only as adopted and amended by
other codes.
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