HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 07/11 Adopting International & National Codes Pgs. 17-32
(77) Add Section 3304.2 to read as follows:
"3304.2 Site grading. During construction, sites shall be graded such that
surface water shall be contained within the limits of the lot in which the
construction is taking place, and shall be conveyed by a free, uninterrupted means
to point of discharge at the front property line and/or property line adjacent to an
alley. In order to prevent the run off of water, mud, or soil onto an adjacent
property, public street, alley, or sidewalk, the Community Development Manager
may require various methods such as silt fencing, regrading, or other erosion
protection procedures to be implemented to prevent such run off."
(78) Add Section 3304.2 to read as follows:
"3304.2 Removal of structures. Where demolition or removal of any structure
is done, the lot shall be completely cleaned of all structures and appurtenances
and also be properly graded so as to insure proper drainage of the entire lot
including proper leveling. Any exception to this requirement shall be determined
by the Community Development Manager."
(79) In Section 3305.1, add a sentence to read as follows:
"Sanitary facilities shall not be located in any required front or side yard set back
area. "
Sec. 3.104 International Residential Code Adopted
The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition, and
amendments ("Code") are herewith adopted by reference. A copy of this Code, with approved
amendments, shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspection Division for reference
and inspection.
Sec. 3.105
Amendments to the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code
The sections of the Code that are changed, added, or deleted are as follows:
(1) In Section RI01.1, add reference to jurisdiction:
"RlOl.l Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One-
and Two-Family Dwellings of University Park, Texas, and shall be cited as such
and will be referred to herein as "this Code."
(2) Section RI02.4 is changed to read as follows:
"Rl02.4 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.
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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 NFP A 70 or the National Electrical
Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
Where differences occur between provisions of this Code and referenced codes
and standards, the provisions of this Code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement. . . {remainder of exception unchanged.}. . . ."
(3) In Section R105.1, add a sentence to read as follows:
"It shall be the responsibility of those performing such work to obtain the proper
permits prior to commencement of any work."
(4) Section R105.2 is hereby deleted.
(5) Section R105.5 is changed to read as follows:
"RI0S.S Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work
authorized by such permit is commenced within 60 days after its issuance, or if
the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 60
days after the time the work is commenced. For one- and two-family
construction, all work commenced under a building permit shall be completed
within eighteen (18) months. The Community Development
Manager... {remainder of section unchanged}. No permit shall be extended more
than once."
(6) Add Section RI05.5.1 to read as follows:
"RI0S.S.l New permits required. A new permit must be obtained for any
construction which is not completed in the allowable time period or extended as
provided above. A new fee shall be required in connection with issuance of a new
permit. The new fee shall be one-half the amount required for the original permit
for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications for such work. A new permit must be obtained
for any construction which has been suspended or abandoned for a period of more
than sixty (60) days. The permittee shall make a new application, resubmit plans
for review, and pay a new full permit fee to resume work."
(7) Section 108.2 is changed to read as follows:
"108.2 Schedule of permit fees: Fees charged shall be in accordance with the
approved master fee schedule of the City of University Park."
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(8) Add Section R108.2.1 to read as follows:
"RI08.2.1 Building area. For fee calculation purposes, the building area is the
total floor area of all stories devoted to human occupancy, including halls,
stairways, elevators, and other uses, measured to the outside faces of exterior
walls and includes:
(1) Total area under the roof and enclosed by walls, excluding garages, carports,
porches, patios, and other roofed, open areas; and
(2) One-half (112) of the area of the garage, carport, porch, patio, and other
roofed, open areas.
The sum of the above areas constitutes the building area for permit evaluation and
must be stated on the permit application."
(9) Section R108.3 is changed to read as follows:
"RI08.3 Building permits valuations. Building permit valuation shall include
total market value of the proposed building or improvement, including electrical,
gas,...{ remainder of section unchanged}. "
(10) Section R109.1.3 is changed to read as follows:
"RI09.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction permitted in areas prone to
flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon...{bulk of section
unchanged}...construction, the Community Development Manager may require
submission... {remainder of section unchanged}. "
(11) Section R 11 0 is hereby deleted.
(12) Add Section 112.1 to read as follows:
"Section 112.1.1 The Board of Adjustment of the City of University Park shall serve
as the Board of Appeals required by this Code."
(13) Section 112.3 is added to read as follows:
"Section 112.3 Qualifications: The Board of Adjustment may consult with and
obtain opinions and testimony from qualified and experienced professionals in
making a determination on appealed matters relating to building construction."
(14) Section 112.2.1 is deleted.
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(15) Add Section R115 to read as follows:
"SECTION R1l5
BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS
R1l5.1 General. All building sites shall be maintained in such a manner as to be
kept free of construction debris, garbage, trash, or any unsanitary condition.
R1l5.2 Toilet facilities. During construction, all projects covered by a building
permit shall have sanitation facilities located either in a building or in the rear
yard. Portable toilets shall not be located in any required front or side yard set
back area.
R1l5.3 Sanitation. All garbage and trash, as those terms are defined in Section
11.101 of the Code of Ordinances, shall be deposited in an approved container or
containers on each residential construction site on a daily basis. Such containers
shall meet the requirements of Section 11.101 of the Code of Ordinances and shall
be placed for collection on the construction site adjacent to the alley which serves
the site. The City Council will establish fees for such service by appropriate
amendment to the City's Master Fee Resolution.
R1l5.4 Construction debris. During new residential construction or major
residential remodeling, the Community Development Manager may require that a
commercial dumpster or trash container be provided for construction debris, due
to the size of the job or area of the lot. Such dumpster or container shall not be
used to discard garbage or trash as defined in Section 11.101 of the Code of
Ordinances, but only debris generated as a result of the construction materials
used for the project. The dumpster or container must be emptied regularly. The
dumpster or container may not be placed on public right-of-way at any time,
including "staging" to replace a full container with an empty one, which staging
shall be performed on private property, provided however, the Director of Public
Works may, upon written application by the builder, grant an exception for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes where the size, topography, or existing
trees, of a lot prevent staging thereon, and provided the builder agrees in writing
to be responsible for any damage caused to public property during such staging.
R1l5.5 Construction fence. A fence is required around all-residential new
construction sites and major residential remodeling or alteration projects. If, in
the opinion of the Community Development Manager, the proposed remodeling
or alteration would not adversely impact adjoining properties due to construction
debris, traffic, or other associated conditions, the Community Development
Manager may waive the requirement of the construction fence or any portion
thereof. The minimum height for a construction fence shall be six feet (6') and
openings therein shall not exceed six (6) square inches. Gates, when open, shall
not obstruct public sidewalks or alleys and shall be locked when daily activities
are shut down. On any construction site where, in the opinion of the Community
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Development Manager, a solid fence would insure the safety of the public, a solid
fence shall be required. Where the complete demolition of a residence is taking
place, the Community Development Manager may require a construction fence
around the property in order to insure public safety.
R115.6 Site grading. During construction, residential sites shall be graded such
that surface water shall be contained within the limits of the lot in which the
construction is taking place, and shall be conveyed by a free, uninterrupted means
to a point of discharge at the front property line and/or property line adjacent to an
alley. In order to prevent the runoff of water, mud, or soil onto an adjacent
property, public street, alley, or sidewalk, the Community Development Manager
may require various methods, such as silt fencing, regrading, or other erosion
protection procedures, to be implemented to prevent such runoff.
R115.7 Demolition. The Community Development Manager may require the
permittee to submit plans and a complete schedule for demolition, rat elimination,
pedestrian protection structures, and dust control measures. Where such plans
and schedules are required, no work shall be done until they are approved by the
Community Development Manager and the following methods and procedures are
in place:
1. For the purpose of eliminating or controlling rats in a building scheduled
for demolition, the owner or demolition contractor shall be required to
submit a plan to exterminate, bait, trap, poison or fumigate for rats prior
to demolition. Such methods may include "rodent stations" around the
property. If traps are used, they shall be kept set and freshly baited at
frequent intervals and maintained in good working order and shall be
inspected daily for seven (7) days prior to the beginning of demolition. If
the plan includes poisoning or fumigating, it must be conducted in a
manner approved by the health officer or any other authorized agency of
the City, State, or United States. To the extent required by state law, all
such methods shall be carried out by licensed pest control operators.
2. The work of demolishing any building shall not be commenced until the
required dust control procedures are in place. The Community
Development Manager may require the applicant to submit plans and a
complete schedule for demolition and dust control measures. Where
such measures are required, no work shall be done until such plans or
schedule, or both, are approved by the Community Development
Manager. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent dust from
becoming airborne at and near the demolition site. The applicant shall
provide for the use of water for dust suppression on the demolition site
so as to prevent a public nuisance, health hazard or safety hazard.
3. On any demolition site where, in the opinion of the Community
Development Manager, a construction fence would insure the safety of
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the public, a construction fence shall be required. In the case where the
demolition site will be left open longer than 48 hours after
commencement of the demolition or removal of building materials, the
Community Development Manager may require a construction fence
around the property.
R1l5.8 Inspection, Work Stoppage, Reinspection and Fees
1. The building site requirements of this Section R115 are mandatory and
shall be strictly adhered to at all times by all persons, including owners,
contractors, subcontractors, and persons working on or supplying materials
to a building site in a residential district, during construction of any
improvement thereon.
2. The City inspector assigned to the building site shall regularly inspect all
building sites in the City during the period of construction. If the inspector
shall observe any condition on a building site that is not in conformity with,
or is in violation of, any building site requirement of this section R115 or
any other applicable law, he shall have authority to order in writing all
persons thereon to stop work immediately and to issue, post and deliver to
the contractors a stop work order or "red tag" on the building describing the
deficiency observed. After issuance and service on the contractor of the
stop work order, no person shall perform any further work on the building
or site except to the extent necessary to correct the deficiency described by
the inspector in the stop work order. The stop work order shall remain in
effect unless and until the deficiency is corrected to the satisfaction of the
inspector.
3. When the deficiency on the building site has been corrected, the
contractor shall request in person at the building department a reinspection
of the building site by the inspector. The request for reinspection shall be
made in writing and accompanied by a reinspection fee, the amount of
which shall be set from time to time by appropriate resolution of the City
Council. If the inspector, upon reinspection, shall find that the deficiency
described in the stop work order has been corrected and is in compliance
with this section R115 and all other applicable law, the inspector shall
cancel and release the stop work order and work may then commence on
the building and site."
RllS.9 Removal of structures. Where demolition or removal of any structure
is done, the lot shall be completely cleaned of all structures and appurtenances
and also be properly graded so as to insure proper drainage of the entire lot
including proper leveling. Any exception to this requirement shall be
determined by the Community Development Manager."
(16) Delete exceptions to Section R302.1.
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(17) Section R317.1 is changed to read as follows:
"R317.1 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be
separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies of not less than two-
hour fire-resistive rating when tested in accordance with... {remainder of section
unchanged}.
Exception: A fire resistance rating of 1 hour shall be permitted in buildings
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with NFPA 13."
(18) Section R317.2 is replaced to read as follows:
"R317.2 Townhouses (Single-family Attached). All single-family attached
structures shall be constructed to provide a two-hour, non-destructible fire
resistant wall separating the occupancies. Such walls shall contain no openings of
any nature, and shall be constructed entirely of brick, concrete, or masonry and
shall contain no attachments nor be used as load bearing structures. Such walls
shall extend at least thirty inches (3D") above the roof. The construction of such
walls shall be designed by, and have appropriate details bearing the seal of, a
Registered Texas Professional Engineer."
(19) Section R318.1 is changed to read as follows:
"R318.1 Moisture controls. fu all framed walls, floors and roof/ceilings
comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder, when
installed, shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture."
(20) Section R324.1 is changed to read as follows:
"R324.1 General. All buildings and structures, when permitted to be erected in
areas prone to flooding. . .{bulk of section unchanged} .. areas (induding v-
Zones), shall be constructed and elevated as required by the provisions contained
in this section or by other local provisions as applicable."
(21) Section R401.2 is replaced to read as follows:
"R401.2 Requirements. Foundations for one and two-family dwellings shall be
designed to meet one of the following criteria:
1) Concrete pier and beam foundation, designed by a registered Texas
engmeer; or
2) Slab foundation supported by piers, designed in accordance with
WRl/CRSI Design of Slab-on-Ground Foundations, and sealed by a
registered Texas engineer; or
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3) Post-tensioned foundation supported by piers, designed in accordance with
PTI Design and Construction of Post- Tensioned Slab-on-Ground
Foundations, and sealed by a registered Texas engineer; or
Exception: Piers shall not be required for detached accessory structures
unless existing soil conditions are determined to mandate such design."
(22) Section R401.3 is replaced with the following:
"R401.3 Drainage and Control of Runoff Water. It shall be unlawful and an
offense for any person, firm or corporation to do work or cause work to be
accomplished that diverts, impounds, or otherwise alters the natural flow of surface
water drainage in such a manner that causes damage to property, creates an
attractive nuisance, or causes an unreasonable risk to the public health, safety, or
general welfare."
(23) Add Section R401.3.1 to read as follows:
"R401.3.1 Drainage requirements. Any person, firm, or corporation who builds or
causes to be built any residential dwelling or residential accessory structure shall be
responsible for the execution of the following site grading requirements and
drainage provisions:
(a) The slope of the final grading of soils at the side yard of any residential dwelling or
residential accessory structure shall not exceed a gradient of 5% when measured
from grade at the side property line to a point of intersection with the elevation of
grade at the foundation wall of the structure.
(b) Diversion of surface water shall be contained within the limits of a residential lot
and shall be conveyed by a free, positive, and uninterrupted means to a point of
discharge at the front property line and/or property line adjacent to an alley. Roof
drainage shall be accomplished by use of a roof guttering system connected to a
properly sized subsurface drainage conduit discharging through the curb at the street
or at the property line adjacent to an alley.
(c) If irregular site topography, use of landscaping, or architectural features such as
raised planting beds, retaining walls, fences, or sidewalks prohibit compliance with
provisions of this section, the designer shall provide alternate methods and means as
may be approved by the Community Development Manager to assure that the
requirements of this Code are met. The drainage plan must be submitted, reviewed,
and approved prior to issuance of a building permit and the work must be approved
prior to final inspection and occupancy of the structure.
(d) A drainage system capable of removing excess surface water, subsurface water,
and/or excess moisture shall be provided under all pier and beam foundations
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exceeding five hundred (500) square feet in area and all basements or below grade
construction. The subsurface water drainage system shall be of a type and design as
provided by the City of University Park. The design of the pier and beam foundation
system shall include the subsurface drainage system design by reference in plan
notes or details on the foundation plan. All subsurface water drainage systems shall
be designed and installed on private property in such a manner as to prohibit back
flow from surface water by means of grading, check valve, air gap, or other device
as may be approved by the Community Development Manager. The drainage
system design for a basement or below grade construction shall be such that surface
water, subsurface water, and/or moisture is not diverted onto public property or
adjacent properties, provided however, such water may be drained through enclosed
pipe into the City's storm water drainage system.
Exception: Pier and beam foundation systems and basement or below grade
construction designed and sealed by a registered professional engineer with design
expertise in structural foundation systems may incorporate a design for a foundation
drainage system as deemed appropriate.
(e) All site drainage requirements shall be installed and approved prior to final approval
of the structure and occupancy thereof. The Community Development Manager
shall inspect and approve all drainage plans, structures, and work required by this
section."
(24) Add Section 401.3.2 to read as follows:
"R401.3.2 Maximum impermeable surface. It shall be required as a condition for
granting a permit to build, repair, remodel, enlarge or replace a structure or install
additional features such as swimming pools, drives, patios, etc., which increase
impermeable surface, that the following standards be met. Impermeable areas of all
lots shall be limited to those specified for the following lot categories:
Lot Cate2orv/S.F. of Lot
Allowed
Impermeable Surface
Single Family
o - 6000 sq. ft.
6001 - 7500 sq. ft.
7501 - 10,000 sq. ft.
10,001 - 12,000 sq. ft.
12,001 - 35,000 sq. ft.
35,001 sq. ft. and greater
3,600 sq. ft.
60%
52% or 4500 sq. ft. - whichever is greater
48% or 5200 sq. ft. - whichever is greater
40% or 5760 sq. ft. - whichever is greater
35% or 14,000 sq. ft. - whichever is greater
Single Family Attached & Two Family 63%
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Exception: The utilization of perforated paving stone or other permeable material
may allow for a reduction in the total calculated impermeable surface area as
determined by the Community Development Manager."
(25) Section R401.4 is changed to read as follows:
"R401.4 Soil Tests: A soil test is required for all new construction of one and two
family dwellings. Tests shall be made by an approved agency using an approved
method."
(26) Sections R401.4.1 and R401.4.2 are hereby deleted.
(27) Add Section R703.1.1 to read as follows:
"R703.1.1 Masonry requirement. All two-family dwellings and townhouses
shall have a minimum of eighty percent (80%) masonry material on the exterior
wall surfaces, excluding windows, doors, and other appurtenances. Masonry
material must be a minimum of three and one-half inches (3 yz") in thickness.
(28) Add Section R902.3 to read 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."
(29) Add a sentence to Section R907.1 to read as follows:
"All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall comply with Section
R902.3."
(30) Section M1305.1.3 is changed to read as follows:
"M130S.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access
shall be provided. . .{bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . sides 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 shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required
opening. "
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(31) Add Section M1305.1.5 to read as follows:
"M130S.1.S Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight feet (2438 mm)
above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or
permanent ladder fastened to the building."
(32) Add Section M1305.1.5.1 to read as follows:
"M130S.1.S.1 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 M1305.1.3.1."
(33) Add Section M1307.5 to read as follows:
"M1307.S Gas appliances. No gas-fired appliances or equipment shall be
installed under any stairway or stairway landing."
(34) Section M2005.2 is changed to read as follows:
"M200S.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters, shall not be installed
in, or have access to, a room used as a storage closet, sleeping room, bathroom, a
closet or enclosure opening directly into a sleeping room or bathroom, or under
any stairway or stairway landing.
(35) In Section G2406, delete exceptions 3 and 4 and add the following exception.
:Exception: An unvented gas fired appliance such as a room heater, fire place or
space heater shall not be installed in, or have access to, a room used as a storage
closet, sleeping room, bathroom, a closet or enclosure opening directly into a
sleeping room or bathroom."
(36) Section G2407.10 is changed to read 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 1.4 inch (6.4 mm). 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
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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."
(37) Amend Section 02407.11 to read as follows:
"G2407.11 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of
the following:
1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 16 or of
a material having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity.
Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be
prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one
required fireblock is removed.
2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of
combustion air to the appliances.
3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure.
4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where
both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and
lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion
alf.
5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.
6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the
source of combustion air.
7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or
plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not
be used to supply combustion air.
Exception: Direct-vent gas-fired appliances designed for installation in a solid
fuel-burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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 (305 mm)
vertically from the adjoining grade level or the manufacturer's recommendation,
whichever is more stringent."
(38) Section 02408.3 is hereby deleted.
(39) Section 2408.4 is hereby changed to read as follows:
"2408.4 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade
level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material
extending a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be
suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade."
(40) Section 02412.5 is hereby changed to add a second paragraph to read as follows:
"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
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aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the
tag:
"W ARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
(41) Section G2413.3 is herby changed to add an exception to read as follows:
"Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of
1/2" (18 EDH)."
(42) Section G2415.9 is changed to read as follows:
"G2415.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be
installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade."
(43) Section G2415.9.1 is deleted.
(44) Change Section G2417.1 to read as follows:
"G2417.1 General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all pIpmg
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 2417.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this
code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the Community
Development Manager 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."
(45) Section G2417.4.1 is changed to read as follows:
"G2417.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3
psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Community Development
Manager, 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, shall utilize a dial with a minimum diaphragm
diameter of three and one half inches (3 yz"), a set hand, 1/1 0 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, diaphragm gauges
shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 yz"), a
set hand, a minimum of 2/1 0 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to
exceed 20 psi.
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For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen
(14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 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."
(46) Section G2420.1.4 is added to read as follows:
"G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with
corrugated stainless steel (CSST) 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."
(47) Section G2421.1 is changed to read as follows:
"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."
(48) Section G2439.5 is changed to add the following:
"The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length or at the point of
termination. "
(49) Section G2445.2 is changed to read 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 Community Development Manager unless an unsafe
condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code
Section 108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code."
(50) Section G2448.1.1 is changed to read as follows:
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"G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water
heaters relative to accessJ. sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection
shall be in accordance with this Code."
(51) Add Section P2502.1.1 to read as follows:
"P2502.1.1 Demolished structures. Sewer services which are a part of buildings
or structures which are demolished or which are abandoned or the use thereof
discontinued, shall be capped off. All sewer lines for new construction and all
relayed, replaced, or relocated sewer lines constituting or involving 50% or more
of the total building sewer shall require a new sewer tap."
(52) Section P2709.1 is changed to add an exception to read as follows:
"Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ ANSI A117 .1."
(53) Section P2904 "Materials Joints and Connections" including all tables are
changed to delete all references to Polybutylene pipes and fittings
(54) Section 3001.4 is changed to read as follows:
"P3001.4 Protection of sanitary sewer system. All roofs, paved areas, yards,
courts, courtyards, subsurface drainage, sump pumps, or similar areas having rain
water drainage shall discharge to the outside of the building, or directly to the
storm sewer system where required."
(55) Section P3111 is deleted.
(56) Section P3112.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"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 (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mmlm) 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
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this Code. The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve
no other fixtures. An accessible c1eanout shall be installed in the vertical
portion of the foot vent."
(57) Amend Section P3114.1 to read as follows:
"P3114.1 General. Vent systems utilizing air admittance valves shall not be
permitted."
(58) Add a sentence to Section E3301.1 to read as follows:
"All references to NFP A 70 shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted."
Sec. 3.106
International Energy Conservation Code Adopted
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, and amendments are herewith
adopted by reference. A copy of this Code, with approved amendments, shall be kept on file in
the office of the Building Inspection Division for reference and inspection.
Sec. 3.107
Interpretation of the Energy Conservation Code
Any requirements considered necessary for the safety, strength or stability of any existing or
proposed building or structure, or for the safety or health of the occupants thereof, which varies
from the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, or any amendments,
specifications or revisions thereto, shall be interpreted and determined by the Community
Development Manager, subject to the right of appeal contained in any of such codes, if any.
Sec. 3.108
Amendments to the Energy Conservation Code
The sections of the Code that are changed, added, or deleted are as follows:
(1) In Section 101.1, add reference to jurisdiction:
"101.1 Title. This Code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation
Code of University Park:, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as
"this Code."
(2) Section 101.5 is changed to add the following section:
"101.5.3. Alternative compliance. A building certified through a voluntary
energy performance testing program approved as meeting or exceeding the
provisions of this Code may be deemed to comply with the requirements of this
Code. "
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