ORD 2016-32 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
REPEALING SECTIONS 3.03.201, "ADOPTION" AND 3.03.202,
"AMENDMENTS" OF DIVISION 5, "MECHANICAL CODE", WITHIN
ARTICLE 3.03, "TECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION CODES AND
STANDARDS", OF CHAPTER 3, "BUILDING REGULATIONS" OF THE
TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS
3.03.201, "ADOPTION" AND 3.03.202, "AMENDMENTS" OF DIVISION
5, "MECHANICAL CODE", WITHIN ARTICLE 3.03, "TECHNICAL AND
CONSTRUCTION CODES AND STANDARDS", OF CHAPTER 3,
"BUILDING REGULATIONS" OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB CODE
OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS REPEALING THE 2009
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
AND ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR A CUMULATIVE REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR 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 2009 Edition of the International Mechanical
Code in 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club Building Official and Community
Development Department have reviewed the International Mechanical Code, 2015
Edition, (hereinafter "IMC") and find that it is in the best interest of the Town of Trophy
Club to repeal the 2009 Edition of the IMC and all local amendments thereto and to
adopt the 2015 Edition of the IMC 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 2009 Edition of the International Mechanical
Code and local amendments thereto and to adopt the updated 2015 Edition of the
International Mechanical 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 mechanical systems and inspection of mechanical systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES
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. Sections 3.03.201 , "Adoption" and 3.03.202, "Amendments" of Division 5,
"Mechanical Code", within Article 3.03, "Technical and Construction Codes and
Standards", of Chapter 3, "Building Regulations" adopting the 2009 Edition of the IMC
are hereby repealed in their entirety, and new Sections 3.03.201, "Adoption" and
3.03.202, "Amendments" of Division 5, "Mechanical Code", within Article 3.03,
"Technical and Construction Codes and Standards", of Chapter 3, "Building
Regulations" containing the 2015 Edition of the IMC and local amendments thereto, are
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.
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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.
SECTION 5.
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 6.
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 7.
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 8.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect on October 1 , 2016, in accordance with law, and
it is so ordained.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this 13th day of September 2016.
C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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ATTEST:
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Holly Fimbre , Town Secretary
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APPROVED TO ASr,FORM: 46'Y 1 , \(3
David Dodd, Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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EXHIBIT A
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
Section 3.03.201 Adoption
The 2015 edition of the International Mechanical Code of the International Code Council
as herein after amended, is from the effective date hereof, hereby adopted as the
mechanical code of the Town of Trophy Club. One copy of such International
Mechanical Code is incorporated herein by reference and shall have been filed for
permanent record and inspection in the office of the city secretary.
Section 3.03.202 Amendments
Amendments to the International Mechanical Code adopted herein are as follows:
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**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced
herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions
of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this 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 adopted
amendments. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code (NEC) shall
mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
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**Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in Attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided . . . {bulk of
paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the appliance. 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. A
walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official.
As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb. (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
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4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1 , 2, and 3 with prior approval of
the code official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1 . The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed... (remainder of
section unchanged}
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**Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
306.5 Equipment and Appliances on Roofs or Elevated Structures. Where
equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the
roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm)
above grade to access, a-n a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be
provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer
thanes-12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the
equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall . . . (bulk of section
to read the same} . . . on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33-percent sslope). ... {bulk of section to read the same}.
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**Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
306.5.1 Sloped Roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that
require service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (25-percent slope) or greater and having an edge more than 30 inches (762
mm) above grade at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial
cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a
level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the
appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform
shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with
guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform,
shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm)
sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the
International Building Code.
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**Section 306; add Section 306.6 to read as follows:
306.6 Water Heaters Above Ground or Floor. When the mezzanine or platform in
which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the
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ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
Exception: A maximum 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable
of being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and the water heater installed is not more
than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached
with a portable ladder.
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**Section 307.2.3; amend item 2 to read as follows:
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the
equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to
alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain
line shall connect to the drain pan at a higher level than the primary drain
connection. However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as
dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
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**Section 403.2.1; add an item 5 to read as follows:
5. Toilet rooms within private dwellings 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.
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**Section 501.3; add an exception to read as follows:
501.3 Exhaust Discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall
be discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a public nuisance and not less
than the distances specified in Section 501 .3.1 . The air shall be discharged to a location
from which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be
exhausted into an attic, crawl space, or be directed onto walkways.
Exceptions:
1 . Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge into
the attic space of dwelling units having private attics.
2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems.
3. Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and where
mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided in accordance with
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Chapter 4, listed and labeled domestic ductless range hoods shall not be
required to discharge to the outdoors.
4. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when
infiltration of outside air is present.
**Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows:
607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in
accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected
with listed fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust
systems see Section 510.1-510.9 IMC.
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