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ORD 1475 11/12/20241 of Cie R V O rCIA4 'City of Choice' ORDINANCE NO: /�73 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2023 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NFPA 70, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE; THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODES, THE BOARD OF APPEALS, THE FEE SCHEDULE, VIOLATIONS AND STOP WORK ORDERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL, SAVINGS, PUBLICATION, AND CODIFICATION; DECLARING ADOPTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo is a Home Rule Municipality located in Guadalupe County, Texas, established in accordance with provisions of its Charter, the Texas Constitution and statutes, including the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, Chapter 54.001 of the Texas Local Government Code provides the general authority for the City of Cibolo to enforce each rule, ordinance, or police regulation of the City of Cibolo and to punish a violation of a rule, ordinance, or police regulation; and WHEREAS, Chapter 54.004 of the Texas Local Government Code provides the authority for the City of Cibolo to enforce ordinances necessary to protect health, life, and property and to preserve the good government, order, and security of the municipality and its inhabitants; and Pagel of 3 WHEREAS, Chapter 214, Subchapter G of the Texas Local Government Code provides the general authority for the City of Cibolo to adopt certain model building and regulatory codes and to enact local amendments to same, following a public hearing on the local amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds on October 15, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the amendments proposed herein, in accordance with Sec. 214.216(f) of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the local amendments provided by this Ordinance are in accordance with the purpose and content of Chapter 3000, Tex. Gov't Code, and that such local amendments are adopted to protect public health and safety of the City of Cibolo; and WHEREAS, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Cibolo, the City Council finds it advisable that the City adopt and amend the model building and regulatory codes set out below to regulate and govem the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal, conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures and to provide the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Incorporating Recitals. The City Council approves the recitals hereto and incorporates them herein as findings of fact as if recited verbatim. SECTION 2. Ordinance Amendments. The Code of Ordinance of the City of Cibolo, Texas is hereby amended by deleting article 1 of chapter 14 and substituting therefor a new article 1 of chapter 14, as provided in Exhibit A attached hereto. SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or illegal by final judgment of a court of competent authority, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and ordained all the remaining portions of this Ordinance without the inclusion of such portion or portions found to be unconstitutional or invalid. SECTION 4. Repeal. All resolutions, ordinances, or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Ordinance and any other resolution, code or ordinance of the City, or parts thereof, the terms and provisions of this Ordinance shall govern. SECTION 5. Savings. All rights and remedies of the City are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and such accrued violations and litigation, both civil and Page 2 of 3 criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 6. Publication and Codification. The City shall publish this Ordinance in the newspaper designated as the official newspaper of the City twice as required by Section 3.13(3) of the City Charter. This Ordinance will be codified in the Cibolo Code in the next appropriate update. SECTION 7. Open Meeting Compliance. The City Council finds that the meeting at which this Ordinance passed was conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. SECTION 8. Penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance. Any person who violates, or any person who causes or allows another person to violate, any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), except that a violation of a provision of this Ordinance that governs fire safety, zoning or public health and sanitation, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each occurrence of any violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. Each day on which any violation of this Ordinance occurs shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective within the corporate city limits of the City of Cibolo upon the required newspaper publication. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 12'" day of November 2024. ATTEST: Peggy Cimics, TRMC City Secretary Mark Allen, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Hyde Keficy LLP City Attorney Page 3 of 3 CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF CIBOLO Chapter 14 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 14-1. - Enforcement of chapter provisions. (a) Except as provided herein, when the terms "building official," 'bode official," or "plumbing official' are used in this chapter or any technical code as adopted and amended herein, such terms shall mean the building official, or his designee. When used in the administration of the International Property Maintenance Code, the term 'bode official' shall mean the director, or his designee, over the code enforcement division, or its operational equivalent. When the term "fire code official' is used in this chapter or any technical code adopted and amended herein, such term, shell need the fire chief or his designee. (b) In this chapter, a "technical code" shall mean a publication that is developed, promulgated, and periodically updated at a national level by organizations consisting of industry and government fire and building safety officials through a legislative or consensus process and that is intended for consideration by units of government as local law. Page 1 of 191 Sec. 14-2. - Building code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Building Code including Appendices Chapters C, E, F, G, I, and J as amended by subsections 14-2(b), (c) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Building Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 101.1 to read as follows: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Cibolo, hereinafter referred to as "this code." (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 102 to add [A] 102.7 to read as follows: [A] 102.7 Change of use or occupancy. Changes shall not be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with this code and the International Building Code. A change of occupancy within the same division of the same group or occupancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of Chapter 11 and the International Existing Building Code. Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, a change of occupancy shall be permitted without complying with the requirements of this code and the International Existing Building Code, provided that the new or proposed use or occupancy is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use or occupancy. (3) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 102 to add [A] 102.7.1 and read as follows: [A] 102.7.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification or ownership of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until a final inspection by the building department, a final fire prevention inspection by the fire code official or approved Std party fire inspectors and the building code official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. Issuance of certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances, court orders, or regulations of the jurisdiction. Exception: New certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits and/or work authorization under Section 105.6. (4) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections [A] 103, [A] 104.8, and [A] 104.10. Page 2 of 191 (5) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.2 to delete Building subsection items (2) and (6) so [A] 105.2 to read as follows: [A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet and is on a temporary foundation. 2. Oil derricks. 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III A, liquids. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two -to -one (2:1). 5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work. 6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets, and scenery. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. 8. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 9. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. 10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies. 11. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height. (6) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is amended at [A] 105.3 to add new subsection items 8, 9, 10, and 11 to read as follows: 8. Indicate the total square footage, of the foundation and all floors above or below as measured from the exterior. Provide the total square footage of all impervious cover. 9. Be accompanied by the International Energy Conservation Code compliance certification specific to the permitted address. 10. Indicate the number of stories. Page 3 of 191 11. Indicate type of construction (e.g., Type V construction - common wood frame construction, Type IV construction - heavy timber construction, etc.). (7) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is amended at [A] 105.5 to add the following underlined language: [A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencements of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Any permit that is not completed within 365 days of issuance will be invalid and a new permit must be issued. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each with the ability to add fees. (8) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 107.2.1 to add subsection items (1) - (12) and to read as follows: [A] 107.2.1. Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted with prior approval by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. The applicant shall provide all information requested related to the construction documents information. Such information shall include, but not limited to, the following: 1. Indicate the street name, address number, and lot and block numbers. 2. Engineered foundation plan with soil density and soil conditions of the property or lot. 3. Foundation plans shall have. all details identified with corresponding letters, numbers, or symbols. 4. Floor plans shall be scaled and laid out as it is to be built, if plans show optional details options shall be clearly indicated, show glazing percentages. 5. Frame details shall include but not be limited to live load design, wind speed design, wall bracing requirements, and material specifications, studs required for support of walls and beams, header size and support requirements. 6. Roof and ceiling joist plan with specifications and details. 7. Electrical plan. 8. Plumbing plan. 9. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning plan. 10. Construction plans shall have adopted codes listed. Page 4 of 191 11. Minimum Page size is 24" x 36" 12. Such other data and information as required by the building official. (9) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 107.2.6 to read as follows: [A] 107.2.6 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted; provided pre -construction site or plot plan and submit original final site or plot plan with signature and seal. The applicant shall provide all information requested related to the construction documents information. Such information shall include, but not limited to, the following: 1. Indicate the street name, address number, and lot and block numbers. Provide total lot square footage. 2. Provide the total square footage of the foundation. 3. Indicate percentage of foundation lot coverage. 4. Provide square footage of porches, patios, driveways, and walkways. 5. Indicate all building setback lines. 6. Indicate all easements. 7. Indicate property pin locations and distance. 8. Percentage of slope on driveway. 9. Indicate drainage elevation across the properly. 10. Show curb lines and sidewalks. 11. Give such other data and information as required by the building official. (10) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby by deleting [A] 109.2. (11) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 109.3 to read as follows: [A] 109.3. Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuation shall reflect the total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building Page 5 of 191 official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. The building official shall set final building permit valuation. The building permit valuation shall be determined using either the latest International Code Council Building Valuation Data sheet, or the estimated valuation provided by the applicant, whichever is greater. (12) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 111.1 to add Exception No. 2 and to read as follows: [A] 111.1 Change of occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. Exceptions: 1. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under section 105.2. 2. Accessory buildings or structures. (13) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections [A] 113, [A] 114, [A] 115 and [A] 116. (14) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by amending the definition in 202 listed below to read as follows: 202 General Definitions. [BG] AMBULATORY CARE FACIIdTY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less-tban-24-hour basis to persons who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including, but not limited to, oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. Page 6 of 191 The determination of whether a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. [A] CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Any of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure: 1. Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure. 2. Any change from one group to another group within an occupancy classification. 3. Any change in use within a group for a specific occupancy classification. 4. Any change in the purpose of, or a change in the level of activity within, a building or structure. [M] COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. Appliances that are used outside of residential occupancies and are used in a commercial setting or commercial food service establishment for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke, or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system. Such appliances include deep fat fryers, upright broilers, griddles, broilers, steam jacketed kettles, hot -top ranges, under -fired broilers (charbroilers), ovens, barbecues, rotisseries, and similar appliances. For the purpose of this definition, a food service establishment shall include any building, or a portion thereof used for the preparation and serving of food. [BG] FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. Facilities or dwellings that provide care to six (6) or less children, under the age of eighteen (18) years old and not related to the caregiver. [BG] HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or working. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets are not considered habitable spaces. [BG] HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (10 668 nun) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. [BG] INCAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION. Persons who, because of age, physical limitations, mental limitations, chemical dependency, or medical treatment, cannot respond as an individual to an emergency situation. It is reasonable to determine that a person is incapable of self- preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of travel from a building or area to the outside without supervision or direction from other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. [BG]MEDICAL CARE. Care involving medical, dental, or surgical procedures, nursing, or for psychiatric purposes. Page 7 of 191 [BG] PRIVATE GARAGE. A building or portion of a building in which motor vehicles used or stored by the owner or tenants of the building or buildings on the premises and are stored or kept, without provisions for repairing or servicing such vehicles for profit. SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING. A building that is temporary, permanent, or mobile that contains a device or system that conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around, or over a course in any direction as a form of amusement arranged so that the egress path is not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions or intentionally confounded egress path, or is not readily available because of the mode of conveyance through the building or structure, to include escape rooms, haunted houses, and similar uses. TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURE. Any temporary ground -supported structure, tower supporting audio or visual effects equipment, platform, stage, stage scaffolding or rigging, canopy, or similar structures not regulated within the scope of the International Building Code. ENCLOSED PATIO. A space, under a roof covering, that is enclosed on two sides or more by screen wire, mesh wire, glass, plastic/vinyl, or other material, to include railing, half walls, and similar where the means of egress may be limited or restricted to one or more openings that limits egress from or requires egressing through any portion of an occupied structure, or where there may only be one or more means of egress that is open to free egress movement. The area of an enclosed patio shall be considered part of the interior of the structure and shall be included in calculating the occupancy capacity of a building, and shall meet the requirements for egress, egress lighting, and any other provision of this code or the International Building Code. MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING. Any residential structure consisting of three (3) or more residential dwelling units. (Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.) These buildings are typically, but not always, classified within the Group "R" occupancy classification. OCCUPANT. Any person, agent, operator, entity, firm, or business that occupies a building or part thereof as an owner or tenant. SHELL BUILDING. A shell building is a structure that when completed is not ready for occupancy. A shell building consists of all exterior walls and windows, the roof structure, interior fire rated or separation walls, life safety systems (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and similar), plumbing mains services, electrical utilities, and also includes elevated floor assemblies, mezzanines, stairways, and elevators. Shell buildings shall comply with Section 311. Shell buildings are not for occupancy and upon completion shall not receive a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion shell buildings will receive a Letter of Completion from the city building department. (15) CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE is hereby amended by amending 305.1 to read as follows: 305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Page 8 of 191 New educational Group facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. (16) CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE is hereby amended by amending 305.2 to read as follows: 305.2 Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more than five children older than 2 '/2 years of age who receive educational, supervision or personal care services for less than 24 hours per day. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. (17) CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE is hereby amended by amending 308.1 to read as follows: 308.1 Institutional Group I. Institutional Group I occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which care or supervision is provided to persons who are not capable of self-preservation without physical assistance or in which persons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted. Institutional occupancies shall be classified as Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. (18) CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE is hereby amended by amending 310.1 to read as follows: 310.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I or when not regulated by the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2 of the International Building Code. Group R occupancies not constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code as permitted by Sections 310.4.1 and 310.4.2 of the International Building Code shall comply with Section 420 of the International Building Code. Page 9 of 191 New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. (19) CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON OCCUPANCY AND USE is hereby amended by amending 407.2.7 to read as follows: 407.2.7 Domestic cooking appliances. In Group I-2 occupancies, installation of cooking appliances used in domestic cooking facilities shall comply with all of the following: 1. The types of cooking appliances permitted shall be limited to ovens, cookiops, ranges, warmers and microwaves. 2. Commercial cooking hoods installed and constructed in accordance with Section 506 of the International Mechanical Code shall be provided over cooktops and ranges. 3. Cooktops and ranges shall be protected in accordance with Section 606.2 of the International Fire Code. 4. A shut-off for the fuel and electrical power supply to the cooking equipment shall be provided in an accessible location. 5. A timer shall be provided that automatically deactivates the cooking appliances within a period of not more than 120 minutes. 6. A portable fire extinguisher shall be provided. Installation shall be in accordance with Section 906, and the extinguisher shall be located within a 30 -foot (9144 mm) distance of travel from each domestic cooking appliance. (20) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 902.1 to read as follows: 902.1 Pump and riser room size. Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and servicing as defined by the manufacture, and with a minimum of three (3) feet of working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire -resistance - rated assembly or without removing such elements of, or disabling the function of any other life safety system. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a door(s) and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall not be used for storage. Fire riser rooms housing an automatic sprinkler system riser only shall be a minimum 4 foot (1219 mm) by 4 foot (1219 mm) unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Fire riser rooms housing automatic sprinkler system riser(s) and any other systems, non -fire systems, equipment, devices, plumbing piping and/or appurtenances, or similar shall be a minimum 8 foot (2438 mm) by 16 foot (4877 mm) with a minimum of four (4) feet of clear space from the system riser(s), piping, and appurtenances unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. System risers and fire department connection lead-ins shall be a minimum 12 inches (305 mm) from finish walls to Page 10 of 191 outside edge of pipe as measured to back side of pipe and shall be a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) from finish walls or outside edge of adjacent risers to outside edge of pipe as measured to side of pipes. (21) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2 to read as follows: [F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section and Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and throughout multi -tenant buildings 5,000 square feet (464 mz) or more. The calculated area shall be total square footage (as measured from the exterior walls) including all space as well as the area of attached garages, storage facilities, hallways, stairways, and similar areas, and without exemptions for fire areas. Such systems shall be in accordance with Section 903 as well as National Fire Protection Association Standards where conflicts arise the more stringent shall govern. Retrofit: 1. Building additions that exceed the allowed fire area. 2. Two or more building permits related to area increase, are issued over any three consecutive years. Exception: 1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 2 -hour fire -resistance -rated walls and 2 -hour fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling assemblies. 2. Detached non-combustible carports or shade canopies. Detached gazebos and open sided pavilions for residential use. 3. Independent buildings such as restrooms or snack shops 400 square feet (37 m�) or less that are associated with golf courses, parks, and similar uses. 4. Guardhouses that are less than 400 square feet (37 in) in size used to control access to or within residential and/or commercial developments. 5. Detached equipment or storage buildings for commercial use not exceeding 400 square feet (37 m=). 6. Detached residential storage buildings or garages that are non -habitable not exceeding 900 square feet (84 m�). (22) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.2 to add Group B occupancies and read as follows: [F] 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group B occupancy and intervening floors of the building where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 in). Page 11 of 191 2. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. (23) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.2 to [F] 903.2.2.1 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing ambulatory care facility occupancies and intervening floors of the building where either of the following conditions exist at any time: 1. Four or more rooms, chairs, beds, or spaces are provided for care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving the facility. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including but not limited to oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. The determination of whether or not a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person has been rendered incapable of self- preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge. (24) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.3 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group Efrre areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 m2) in area. 2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. Page 12 of 191 (25) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending ]F] 903.2.4 to read as follows: ]F] 903.2.4 Group F-1 and F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group F fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). 2. A Group F fire area is located more than one story above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). (26) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.4.1 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.4.1 Woodworldng operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking or milling operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 m') which generate finely divided combustible waste or finely divided combustible materials, to include wood shavings, saw dust, sanding dust, and similar. (27) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending ]F] 903.2.6 to read as follows: ]F] 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1 Condition 1 facilities. (28) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending ]F] 903.2.7 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). 2. A Group Mfrre area is located more than one story above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). Page 13 of 191 (29) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.7.2 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture, mattresses, household goods, or similar exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2). (30) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.9 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.9 Group S-1 and S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group S fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). 2. A Group S fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group S fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). 4. A Group S fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). (3 1) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.9.1 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: Buildings two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with afire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 m2). 2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with afire area containing repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 m2). 3. Buildings with a repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fie area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). (32) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.9.2 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71 m') in or adjacent to, shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Page 14 of 191 (33) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.9.4 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.9.4 Group S-1 and S-2 upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group S fire area where the area used for the storage of upholstered furniture, mattresses, household goods, or similar exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m') regardless of separation walls. (34) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.10 to delete Exception to read as follows: [F] 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings classified as parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code where any of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). 2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups. (35) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.11.1.1 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 36 inches (914 mm). Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. (36) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.11.3 to delete Exception to read as follows: [F] 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet (10 668 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor of the highest level to include mezzanine floors. (37) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.2.11 to add [F] 903.2.11.7 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.11.7 Porte-cocheres. All porte-cocheres shall be protected with fire sprinklers. Exceptions: Porte-cocheres of non-combustible construction and design and where separated from a structure preventing fire and products of combustion from coming in contact with the structure. .(38) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.3 to read as follows: [F] 903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1 through 903.3.8 and the following: Page 15 of 191 Construction documents. Fire sprinkler systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation or remodeling. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each floor, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 13 and to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Fire sprinkler system plan design worksheet. 2. A site plan showing all buildings, fire department connections, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, and similar items. To include lengths and widths. 3. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in the building including dimensions. 4. Unit plans which show the locations and sizes of walls, rooms, doors, concealed spaces, closets, attics, bathrooms, and fire rated walls. 5. Dimensions of aisles, corridors, hallways, and stairways, doorways (door openings), including direction of swing. 6. Full height cross-section, or schematic diagram of the riser detail showing alarm check valve assembly, flow switch(s), water motor gong alarm, check valves assemblies, drain valve assemblies, and all associated piping and sizes. 7. Full height cross-section, or schematic diagram, including structural member information and including ceiling and wall construction and method of protection for nonmetallic piping and penetrations. 8. A mechanical system over lay showing no conflict with fire sprinkler system. 9. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to sprinkler heads, couplings, valves, mounting brackets, hardware, hangers, alarm valves, water motor gong, switches, sensors, gauges, and similar components. 10. Location and description of all required signs. 11. Location and method of storing approved fire sprinkler system plans near system riser(s). 12. Any additional information required by the fire code official. 13. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for any sprinklers, devices, piping, or fittings. Inspector's test connection. The inspector test connection shall be in the upper story if multi - leveled, and the connection shall be piped from the end of the most remote branch line. The discharge should be at a point where it can be readily observed. In locations where it is not practical to terminate the test connection outside the building, where approved by the fire code official the test connection is permitted to terminate into a drain capable of accepting full flow under system pressure. In this event, the test connection should be made using an approved sight test connection containing a smooth bore corrosion -resistant orifice giving a flow equivalent to one sprinkler simulating the least flow from an individual sprinkler in the system. The test valve should be located at an accessible point and preferably not over 7 ft (2.1 m) above the floor. The control valve on the test connection should be located at a point not exposed to freezing. The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow. The test connection valve shall be a full open valve, and the end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded. Page 16 of 191 Drains. Auxiliary Drains for Wet Pipe Systems, Preaction Systems and Dry Pipe systems. 1. Where the capacity of trapped sections of pipes in wet systems is less than 5 gal (18.9 L), one of the following arrangements shall be provided: 1.1. An auxiliary drain shall consist of a nipple and cap or plug not less than % in. (12 mm) in size in an accessible location and piped to an approved location. 1.2. An auxiliary drain shall not be required for trapped sections less than 5 gal (18.9 L) where the system piping can be drained by removing a single pendent sprinkler. 1.3. Where flexible couplings or other easily separated connections are used, the nipple and cap or plug shall be permitted to be omitted. 2. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe in wet systems is more than 5 gal (18.9 L) and less than 20 gal (76 L), the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve % in. (19 mm) or larger in an accessible location and a plug or a nipple and cap and be piped to an approved location. 3. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe in wet systems is 20 gal (76 L) or more, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve in an accessible location not smaller than 1 in. (25.4 mm), piped to discharge at a suitable location. 4. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of Dry Pipe and Preaction System pipe is 1 gallon (3.7 L) or less, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve or a nipple and cap or plug not less than %a in. (12 mm) in size in an accessible location and piped to an approved location. 5. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of Dry Pipe and Preaction System pipe is 1 gallon (3.7 L) or more, the auxiliary drain shall consist of two 1 inch full open valves and one 2 inch X 12 inch (50 mm X 305 mm) condensate nipple or equivalent, in an accessible location and piped to discharge at a suitable location. Valves and risers. Alarm valve assemblies with water motor gong alarms shall be used, and all system risers shall be numbered and labeled indicating the zone locations and inspector test valve location, and all inspector test valves shall be numbered to match the system risers, all valves shall be labeled to include the zone along with what they control, fire department connection check valves shall be installed in the horizontal position and as close to the top of system riser as possible or off of a main line not smaller than the system riser, riser rooms and/or riser areas shall not be used for storage. Dry pipe valves should be piped from above the wet alarm check valve for exterior water flow notification by the water motor gong. (39) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 903.3.1.1 to read as follows: [F] 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. (40) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.2.2 to read as follows: [F] 904.2.2 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 606 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code. Page 17 of 191 Construction documents. Kitchen hood suppression systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation or remodeling. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each room or floor area, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with NFPA Standards and to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Kitchen hood suppression system plan design worksheet. 2. Identification of the hazards to be protected and including such information as physical dimensions, cooking appliances, energy sources for each appliance, and air -handling equipment. 3. Plan sheet scale is to be 1/8" = 1 foot. 4. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the location of all equipment, appliances, tables, electric shut-off or automatic gas shut-off valve(s), exhaust hoods, mobile cart, pull stations, suppression system control units, suppression agent cylinders, and similar. 5. Method of electric disconnects and/or gas shutout valves. Only manually resettable valves are permitted. 6. Operational sequence (shutdown) of auxiliary equipment, fans, makeup/supply air, and similar. 7. Size, length, and arrangement of connected piping. 8. Description/type of nozzles designed for the appliance being protected, number of nozzles, and location of nozzles to include the and distance to cooking surface. 9. The location and function of detection devices. 10. Cylinder size, capacity, and mounting information. 11. Operating devices. 12. Auxiliary equipment. 13. Electrical circuitry. 14. Power connections and locations. 15. Manual pull station is to be installed in the path of egress. 16. Appliance docking devices information, locations, types, and similar. 17. Manufacturers, model numbers, and listing information for all equipment, devices, controllers, cylinders, and materials. 18. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to piping, control units, tanks, nozzles, fusible links, couplings, valves, mounting brackets, hardware, hangers, appliance docking ports, and similar components. 19. Location and description of all required signs. 20. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for any nozzles, devices, piping, or fittings. 21. List of the specific tests that are required. Two system tests are to be performed one pull station and one fusible link per system. 22. Any additional information required by the fire code official. Page 18 of 191 (41) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.3.2 to read as follows: [F] 904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a manual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904.13.1. Where more than one hazard could be simultaneously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards shall be protected by a single system designed to protect all hazards that could become involved. Where units are designed to use electronic pull stations the electronic pull station shall not resemble fire alarm pull stations. Exception: Multiple systems shall be permitted to be installed if they are designed to operate simultaneously. (42) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.4 to read as follows: [F] 904.4 Inspection and testing. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this section prior to completion. Upon completion of the installation, the system and all components shall be tested in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and code requirements. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Acceptance testing is performed by an approved private 31 party tester. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper operation of fire protection systems or allow approved 3id party inspectors to perform inspections offire protection systems. (43) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.4.1 to read as follows: [F] 904.4.1 Inspection. Prior to conducting final operational tests, all of the following items shall be inspected and provided: 1. Kitchen hood fixed suppression system contractor's acceptance inspection form. 2. Hazard specification for consistency with design hazard. 3. Type, location and spacing of automatic- and manual -initiating devices. Electronic pull stations shall not resemble fire alarm pull stations. 4. Size, placement and position of nozzles or discharge orifices. 5. Location and identification of audible and visible alarm devices. Visual system armed/ tripped indicators are to be clearly visible (not obscured or covered). 6. Identification of devices with proper designations. 7. Operating instructions. 8. End of job documentation. a) Certificate of Installation, b) Letter of Compliant Installation, and c) As-builts (if applicable). Page 19 of 191 (44) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.4.2.1 to read as follows: [F] 904.4.2.1 Audible and visible signals. The audibility and visibility of notification appliances signaling agent discharge or system operation, is required, and shall be verified. Visual system armed/tripped indicators are to be clearly visible from the floor area in front of the control unit and shall not be obscured or covered. (45) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.13.1 to add Subsections [F] 904.13.1.1 and [F] 904.13.1.2 to read as follows: [F] 904.13.1.1 Manual system operation device and color. The manual actuation device for an alternative fire -extinguishing system shall be silver or white in color and shall not resemble a fire alarm system actuation device. The color of the manual actuation device for an alternative fire - extinguishing system shall apply to both commercial systems and commercial grade residential fire -extinguishing systems for residential type cooking appliances. [F] 904.13.1.2 Multiple manual system operation devices. Where there are multiple manual actuation devices for an alternative fire -extinguishing system, each actuation device and the corresponding fire -extinguishing system and hood shall be provided with an identification plate that indicates which system the device operates. (46) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 904.14 to read as follows: [F] 904.14 Domestic cooking systems. The cooking hood provided over cooktops and ranges shall installed in accordance with Section 606.2. Domestic Cooktops and ranges installed in the following exception shall be protected in accordance with Section 904.14.1. Exception: A commercial grade residential vent/hood extinguishing system is permitted to be utilized when only domestic cooking appliances are utilized in the following: 1. Employee Break Rooms. 2. Licensed Care Facilities operating in Group R-3 occupancy. 3. Group E occupancy - classrooms utilized for training in food preparation. 4. Group R-2 college dormitories where domestic cooking facilities are installed in accordance with Section 420.10 of the International Building Code. The domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped with an automatic fire -extinguishing system of a type recognized for the protection of domestic cooking equipment. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL Page 20 of 191 300A and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and manufacturer's instructions. (47) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 905.3 to read as follows: [F] 905.3 Required installations. Standpipe systems shall be installed where required by Sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.8 and where required in the locations indicated in Sections 905.4, 905.5 and 905.6 and where required elsewhere in the code, and Class I standpipe hose connections installed where required by the fire chief or fire code official interior hose connections shall be provided when distance from fire apparatus to interior portions of the building exceed 150 feet (45 720 mm) and so spaced in the interior of the building for firefighting operations. Interior hose connections shall be spaced for overlapping coverage around obstructions based one a 150 -foot (45 720 mm) hose pack with 20 -foot (6096 mm) nozzle stream. Standpipe systems shall be manual dry standpipe systems where required by the fire chief or fire code official unless required by a specific code Section or NFPA to be an automatic wet standpipe system or combined system. Automatic wet standpipe systems shall be piped in an arrangement so that the hose valves are not supplied from the same sprinkler zone and/or sprinkler system riser suppling water to the sprinkler heads within the hose valve coverage area and is to be labeled accordingly, combined systems should be piped in an arrangement where the standpipe system and hose valves are supplied from their own riser(s) separate from the sprinkler riser(s) and is to be labeled accordingly. Standpipe hose valves shall be equipped with 2 '/2 inch by 1 %2 inch reducer caps with chains. Exception: Standpipe systems are not required in Group R-3 occupancies. (48) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 906.1 to read as follows: [F] 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new and existing Group, A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies. Exceptions: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1 -A:10 - B: C. 2. In Group E occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each classroom is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2 -A:20 -B: C. In storage areas of Group S occupancies where forklift, powered industrial truck or powered cart operators are the primary occupants, fixed extinguishers, as specified in NFPA 10, shall not be required where in accordance with all of the following: Page 21 of 191 3.1. Use of vehicle -mounted extinguishers shall be approved by the fire code official. 3.2. Each vehicle shall be equipped with a 10 -pound, 40A:80B:C extinguisher affixed to the vehicle using a mounting bracket approved by the extinguisher manufacturer or the fire code official for vehicular use. 3.3. Not less than two spare extinguishers of equal or greater rating shall be available on-site to replace a discharged extinguisher. 3.4. Vehicle operators shall be trained in the proper operation, use and inspection of extinguishers. 3.5. Inspections of vehicle -mounted extinguishers shall be performed daily. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) distance of travel from commercial cooking equipment and from domestic cooking equipment permitted by Section 904.14. 3. In areas where flarnrnable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3316.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special -hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official. (49) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.1.2 to read as follows: [F] 907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise required by the fire code official. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following where applicable to the system being installed: 1. Fire alarm system plan design worksheet. 2. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in the building including dimensions. 3. Locations of alarm -initiating devices. 4. Locations of alarm notification appliances including candela ratings for visible alarm notification appliances. 5. Design minimum audibility level for occupant notification and a full Voice Intelligibility design analysis and report for Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Systems. 6. Location of transponders, notification power supplies, and Fire Alarm Control Panel and size and capabilities for expansion. 7. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment. S. Wiring schematic indicating wiring methods and locations of conduit, junction boxes, and wiring. 9. Colored wiring schematic by zone (or run) for notification appliances. 10. Notification appliances shall be identified with listed output levels. Page 22 of 191 11. Annunciators. 12. Power connection to include location of electrical panel and breaker identification. 13. Battery calculations. 14. Conductor type and sizes. 15. Voltage drop calculations. 16. Manufacturers' data sheets indicating model numbers and listing information for all equipment, devices, and materials. 17. Details of ceiling height and construction. 18. The interface of fire safety control functions. 19. Dedicated communication lines information for primary and secondary fire alarm control panel communication. 20. Classification of supervising station including complete contact information. 21. Location and method of storing approved fire alarm system plans near fire alarm control panel. 22. Any additional information required by the fire code official. (50) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2 to read as follows: [F] 907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Buildings with multi -tenant occupancies, office buildings, strip centers, and similar type occupancies shall have one Fire Alarm Control Panel and all suites, occupancies, and/or tenant spaces shall be connected to and all alarms, initiating devices, and similar shall be connected to the single Fire Alarm Control Panel. Multi -tenant complexes have more than one building shall have a Fire Alarm Control Panel for each separate building in the complex and shall act as a standalone system. It shall not be permitted to connect individual Fire Alarm Systems to one main panel in a group of buildings. Exception: Group E occupancies classrooms and buildings within 50 feet of the primary school building shall be connected to the main fire alarm control panel. Buildings with automatic sprinkler systems shall provide occupant notification devices within the building to alert the occupants to evacuate due to the activation of the automatic sprinkler system in response to a possible fie condition. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. The required fire alarm box shall be located at the main entry. Tamper resistant covers are required on fire alarm boxes at educational facilities below High School level. Where multi -tenant buildings have the fire alarm control panel located in the Riser Room, IT Room, or other location away from the main entry the one required manual fire alarm box shall not be installed at the fire alarm control panel. Exterior horn/strobes are required to be on Page 23 of 191 the side of the building facing the main road/entry. The exterior horn/strobe is to be clearly visible by approaching emergency responders (near roof line on single story buildings and near second floor line on multi -story buildings). Remote annunciator is to be provided at a constantly attended location/main entry when the Fire Alarm Control Panel is located away from the main entry. Remote keyed test switches for smoke detectors or magnets for testing devices are not permitted. Communications integrity monitoring shall comply with the following: 1. Multiple paths of communication are permitted at least once every 24 hours for each path of communication. Multiple paths of communication shall be comprised of one of the following methods: 1.1. Land lines Primary and Secondary (Allowed at alternating 24-hour intervals) 1.2. Land line and Cellular communicator Primary and Secondary 1.3. Cellular communicator Primary and a Cellular communicator Secondary 1.4. Land line or Cellular communicator Primary and IP Data line Secondary 1.5. Land line or Cellular communicator Primary and two-way RF Secondary 2. Single paths of communication are permitted at least once every 60 minutes for the following communicators: 2.1 Cellular communicators to include Dual Path. Exception: Except where communication is required more frequently by this code or NFPA 72. IP Data lines are not approved for use as the primary or singular communication line for Fire Alarm Control Panel's. Where in duct smoke detectors are installed more than 10 feet above the finished floor or in arrangements where the detector's alarm or supervisory indicator is not visible to responding personnel, the detectors shall be provided with remote supervisory indication in a location acceptable to the fire code official. Activation of duct smoke detectors shall activate a general alarm condition. Activation of the building fire alarm system by a manual pull station, waterflow switch, smoke detector, or any general alarm signal shall shutdown air handler units and ventilation systems to include extra -large ceiling fans. The manual fire alarm box for Group R-2 occupancies is required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. The manual fire alarm box location shall be approved by the fire code official and may or may not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. Exception: The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory services. (51) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2.2.1 to read as follows: [F] 907.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Buildings or fire areas containing ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with a manual fire alarm system with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use Page 24 of 191 areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and elevator lobbies where either of the following conditions exist at any time: 1. One or more rooms, chairs, beds, or spaces are provided for care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving the facility. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including but not limited to oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. The determination of whether or not a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person has been rendered incapable of self- preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 provided that the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (52) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2.3 to correct a contradiction in the exceptions to read as follows: [F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. Exceptions: I. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less. 2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the Page 25 of 191 manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply: 3.1. Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors. 3.2. Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 3.3. Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 3.4. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 3.5. The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow. 3.6. Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location. (53) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2.4 to read as follows: [F] 907.2.4 Group F. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group F occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: 1. The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height. 2. The Group F occupancy occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons. Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (54) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2.7 to read as follows: [F] 907.2.7 Group M. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: 1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons. 2. The Group M occupant load is more than 50 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Exceptions: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. Page 26 of 191 (55) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending IF] 907.2.10 to read as follows: [F] 907.2.10 Group S. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group S occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: 1. The combined Group S occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons. 2. The Group S occupant load is more than 50 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. 3. Group S occupancy storage buildings, storage units and buildings used for the storage of household goods, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and public- and self -storage occupancies for interior corridors and interior common areas. Visible notification appliances are not required within storage units. Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required for 1. or 2. where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (56) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [M] 907.2.13.1.2 to read as follows: [M] 907.2.13.1.2 Duct smoke detection. Duct smoke detectors complying with Section 907.3.1 shall be located in accordance with NFPA 90A: Standard for the Installation of Air -Conditioning and Ventilating Systems and as follows: 1. In the main supply air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.90 m3/s) or a combination of units drawing and/or supplying air to an area in excess of 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.90 m3/s). Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of air filter(s), motors, electrical circuit boards, and/or controllers, and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems. 2. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air -inlet openings. (57) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.2 to add IF] 907.2.24 through [F] 907.2.24.3 to read as follows: [F] 907.2.24 Group R-4. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.24.1 through 907.2.24.3. [F] 907.2.24.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies. Page 27 of 191 Exceptions: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 1.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow. 1.3. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location. 2. Manual fire alarm boxes in resident or patient sleeping areas shall not be required at exits where located at all nurses' control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided such stations are visible and continuously accessible and that the distances of travel required in Section 907.4.2.1 are not exceeded. [F] 907.2.24.2 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in corridors, waiting areas open to corridors, and habitable spaces other than sleeping units and kitchens. Exception: 1. Smoke detection in habitable spaces is not required where the facility is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 2. An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit. [F] 907.2.24.3 Smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.2.11. (58) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.3.1 to read as follows: [F] 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be installed on the supply side of the unit downstream of air filter(s), motors, electrical circuit boards, and/or controllers, and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2 or when a fire alarm system is present in the building to include multi -tenant buildings. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a general alarm condition. In facilities that are required to be monitored by a supervising station, duct detectors shall report as a fire alarm. They shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Page 28 of 191 Exceptions: 1. The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not required where duct smoke detectors activate the building's fire alarm notification appliances. 2. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible and audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. (59) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.5 to read as follows: [F] 907.5 Occupant notification. Occupant notification by fire alarms shall be in accordance with Sections 907.5.1 through 907.5.2.3.3. Occupant notification by smoke alarms in Group R -I and R- 2 occupancies shall comply with Section 907.5.2.1.3.2. Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed upon activation of the waterflow device the fire alarm control unit shall initiate occupant notification to alert building occupants. (60) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.5.1 to read as follows: [F] 907.5.1 Alarm activation and annunciation. Upon activation, fire alarm systems shall initiate occupant notification to alert building occupants, and shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit, it shall be activated by: 1. Automatic fire detectors. 2. Automatic fire sprinkler system waterflow devices. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes. 4. Automatic fire extinguishing systems. Exception: Where notification systems are allowed elsewhere in Section 907 to annunciate at a constantly attended location. (61) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending ]F] 907.5.2 to read as follows: [F] 907.5.2 Alarm notification appliances. Alarm notification appliances shall be provided and shall be listed for their purpose. An exterior audio/visual device shall be installed on the responder's approach side of the building and be visible from the roadway or entry. The location of the exterior audio/visual device shall be approved by the fire code official. (62) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.5.2.1 to read as follows: ]F] 907.5.2.1 Audible and visual alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm, Page 29 of 191 and visual alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive light that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm in accordance with Section 901.4.6. Exceptions: 1. Audible alarm notification appliances are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2 2. A visible alarm notification appliance installed in a nurses' control station or other continuously attended staff location in a Group I-2, Condition 2 suite shall be an acceptable alternative to the installation of audible alarm notification appliances throughout a suite or unit in Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2. 3. Where provided, audible notification appliances located in each enclosed occupant evacuation elevator lobby in accordance with Section 3008.9.1 of the International Building Code shall be connected to a separate notification zone for manual paging only. (63) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.5.2.3.1 to read as follows: [F] 907.5.2.3.1 Public use areas and common use areas and occupiable areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas, common use areas, and occupiable areas to include rooms and areas used for mechanical equipment, storage, electrical, information technologies, mezzanines, and similar. Exception: Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the notification appliance circuits serving the employee work areas shall be initially designed with not less than 20 -percent spare capacity to account for the potential of adding visible notification appliances in the future to accommodate hearing-impaired employee(s). (64) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.5.2.3.2 to read as follows: [F] 907.5.2.3.2 Groups I-1, R-1, and R-2. Habitable spaces in dtivelling units and sleeping units in Group I-1, R-1, and R-2 occupancies in accordance with Table 907.5.2.3.2 shall be provided with visible alarm notification appliances. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be activated by both the in -room smoke alarm and the building fire alarm system. (65) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.6.3 to delete Exception to read as follows: [F] 907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and status including Page 30 of 191 indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as appropriate. General device addresses identifying or labeled as "zone" is not permitted. Exceptions: 1. Fire alarm systems that only include one manual alarm box, waterflow initiating devices. 2. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification. 3. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment and that are not capable of addressable programing. (66) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 907.7 to read as follows: [F] 907.7 Installation testing, acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Acceptance testing is performed by an approved 3rd party tester. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper operation of fire alarm systems or allow approved 3`d party inspectors to perform inspections of fire alarm systems. After initial installation and/or alteration the following original copies of end of job documentation shall be provided to the Fire Marshal: 1. Certificate of Installation — Record of Completion, 2. Cibolo's Emergency Communication Systems Record of Inspection and Testing, 3. Letter of Compliant Installation, and 4. As-builts (if applicable). (67) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.1 to read as follows: [F] 912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.1 through 912.7. Construction documents. Fire Line systems shall be submitted for review and permitting prior to system installation or modifying. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with International Fire Code 2015 Edition with amendments, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 24, and other national standards or regulations to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Fire line system plan design worksheet. 2. A plan showing all buildings, fire department connections, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, and similar items. To include lengths and widths. Page 31 of 191 3. Compass point and the equipment symbol legend. (Note: Use of NFPA 170 symbols is recommended) 4. Fire Line Plans are stamped and signed as required. (Designer and installer registered with Texas State Fire Marshal's Office) 5. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to backflow prevention devices, couplings, valves, hardware, gauges, and similar components. 6. Location and description of all required signs. Each valve shall have identification signs indicating its function and what it controls, signage requirement and locations are noted on the plans, NFPA 6.6. 7. The fire line plan shows pipe size and placement to the hydrants and the building from the point of connection at the city main or water supply source. 8. Table identifying piping sizes, lengths, fittings, and similar. 9. Scale of plan sheets is to be 1/8 inch or similar as approved by the fire code official. 10. Method(s) of a restrained joint system is specified. If used, a thrust blocks size matrix with details or calculations is provided. Pipe system, thrust blocks, and fitting locations are detailed, NFPA 10.8.2. If used, the rod size and number of rods is specified, apply NFPA Section 10.8.3 and Table 10.8.3.1.2.2. If used, the size of restraint straps for tees is specified, apply Table 10.8.3.2.3. If used, clamp and rod detail is specified (I pair of rods for each clamp) and the clamp size is specified, NFPA 10.8.3.1, A10.8.2. 11. Reduced Pressure Principal Backflow Prevention Device located on plans if installed outside of the building. 12. Valves in pits, used in lieu of Post Indicating Valves, are detailed to show conformance with NFPA Section 6.4, e.g. large enough for equipment placement, maintenance, inspection, and testing, and constructed to protect equipment from damage and accumulation of water. 13. The pipe is listed for fire protection service and complies with NFPA Table 10.1.1, is designed to withstand the system pressure needed based on the use of that portion of the system, and a listing data sheet is provided, NFPA 10.1.1, 10.1.5. Fire lines supplying system risers, and hydrants shall be minimum Class DR -18 and fire lines for fire department connections and standpipes systems shall be minimum Class DR -14. 14. The type and class of pipe material is specified, NFPA 10.1.4. 15. The method of joining pipe sections is specified and in compliance with Section 10.3 and the fittings are pressure compatible with the pipe, NFPA 10.2.5. 16. The depth of pipe for areas where frost is not a concern is detailed with the minimum depth being at 2.5 feet, or 3 feet when the pipe is located under vehicle traffic areas. 17. Backfill material for tamping around the pipe is specified, NFPA 10.9. 18. The flushing and hydrostatic test requirements are on the plans as specified in NFPA 10.10.2. 19. Hydraulic calculations of the fire line are provided on the plans. 20. Any additional information required by the fire code official. 21. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including equipment description, product literature (including cut sheets), specifications, applications, and limitations for any devices, piping, or fittings. Fire department connection. Fire department connection and piping design shall meet the following to include, but not limited to the following: Page 32 of 191 1. Freestanding fire department connection piping and fire line piping shall not to be smaller than system riser piping. 2. Fire department connection piping is to run from the fire department connection to the riser room and connect directly to the fire sprinkler system riser above the alarm check valve. Fire department connection check valves are to be as high as possible and as close to the riser as possible or connect to a main line not smaller than the system riser. 3. No shutoff valves shall be permitted in the piping from the fire department connection head to the point that the fire department connection piping connects to the system piping suppling the sprinkler heads. 4. Automatic ball drip valve is to be located in lowest point of fire department connection piping, fire department connection piping is to slope back to freestanding fire department connection. Vertical and underground fire department connection line piping is to be dry until charged by the fire department. 5. The number of ports on a fire department connection head shall be determined by the sprinkler system demand with hose allowances calculated at 250 gpm per 2 %2 inch port. Example: Area/zone greatest system demand 995 gpm + interior hose demand 500 gpm = 1,495 gpm divided by 250 gpm = 5.98 requires a fire department connection head with six 2 %2 inch ports. 6. Freestanding fire department connection piping and fire line pipe system sizing recommendations unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Clappered Siamese FDC head for up to 500 gpm, minimum 4 -inch piping. Clappered Triamese FDC head for up to 750 gpm, 4- or 6 -inch piping as design calculated. Clappered 4- or 6 -way FDC head for flows greater than 750 gpm as hydraulically calculated, minimum 6- or 8 -inch piping as design calculated. Clappered 8 -way FDC head for flows greater than 1,500 gpm as hydraulically calculated, minimum 8 inch or larger piping as design calculated. (68) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.2 to read as follows: [F] 912.2 Locations. With respect to fire hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. Distance from a fire hydrant to fire department connection shall be within 100 feet (30 480 mm). No fire department connection shall be located on an exterior wall; fire department connections shall not be placed closer than the height of the exterior wall, unless approved by the fire code official. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 29 inches and not more than 39 inches above finish grade. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief. (69) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.4 to read as follows: [F] 912.4 Access. Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other fixed or moveable object. Page 33 of 191 Access to fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief The fire chief shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire operations. Exception: Fences, where provided with a minimum 48 inch (1220 mm) access gate equipped with a sign complying with the legend requirement of Section 912.5 with letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high and a means of emergency operation shall be approved by the fire chief and maintained operational at all times. (70) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.4.1 to read as follows: [F] 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. On new and existing buildings, the fire code official is authorized to require locking caps on fire department connections for water-based fire protection systems where the responding fire department carries appropriate key wrenches for removal. The fire code official will require all fire department connections to be equipped with locking caps with swivel guards. The type and brand shall be of one the fire department currently has a master key for. (71) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.4.3 to read as follows: [F] 912.4.3 Physical protection. Where fire department connections are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312. Fire department connections shall be no closer than 1 foot (304.8 mm), and no farther than of 15 feet (4572 mm), from the back of the curb of a fire apparatus access road. Fire department connections closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the back of the curb or where no curbs are present shall be provided with vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312. (72) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 912.5 to read as follows: [F] 912.5 Signs. A metal identification plate with raised letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such metal identification plates shall read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. The fire department connection shall be identified by a metal sign installed on a pole behind and extending above the fire department connection where identifying a freestanding fire department connection or by a metal sign above the fire department connection where identifying a wall mounted fire department connection. The wording on the sign shall be sized to be visible and readable from the street or fire apparatus access road the sign faces and at a minimum with the Page 34 of 191 letters "FDC" not less than six (6) inches high and mounted no lower than seven (7) feet from grade to the bottom edge of the sign. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, or where more than one fire department connection is provided, or where a fire department connection supplies more than the sprinkler system riser, a sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served, the zones or areas served, and any hose connections present. (73) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [P] 912.6 to read as follows: [P] 912.6 Backflow protection. The potable water supply to automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems and fire pumps shall be protected against backflow as required by the International Plumbing Code and as follows: Connections to the potable water distribution system for Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, and Fire Pumps. Potable water distribution systems supplying standpipes, automatic sprinkler systems, and fire pumps shall be protected from backpressure and back siphonage by one of the following testable devices: 1. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly (DC) 2. Double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly 3. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 4. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Fire Department Connections. Where fire protection systems are supplied from a nonpotable water source that is capable of being used by the fire department as a secondary water supply, such as a fire department connection the potable water supply shall be protected by one of the following: 1. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 2. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Nonpotable water sources include fire department vehicles carrying water of questionable quality or water that is treated with antifreeze, corrosion inhibitors, or extinguishing agents. Fire apparatus carry tanks full of contaminated nonpotable water and it can be pumped into the sprinkler system through the FDC's at greater pressures (as much as 3 times) than the municipal water system. This is why reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly are required. Hydraulic Design. Where a backflow device is installed to protect the potable water supply from a fire protection system, the hydraulic design of the system shall account for the pressure drop through the backflow device. Where such devices are retrofitted for an existing fire protection system, the hydraulics of the sprinkler system design shall be checked to verify that there will be sufficient water pressure available for satisfactory operation of the fire sprinklers. Page 35 of 191 (74) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending IF] 912.7 to read as follows: IF] 912.7 Installation testing and maintenance. Fire department connections shall be periodically inspected tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. Upon completion of the installation, all components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA requirements. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Acceptance testing is performed by an approved 3`d parry tester. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper installation and operation of fire department connecting and underground fire lines or allow approved V party inspectors to perform inspections of fire department connecting and underground fire lines. After initial installation and/or alteration the following original copies of end of job documentation shall be provided to the Fire Marshal: 1. Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping (State's form and Cibolo's form), 2. Letter of Compliant Installation, 3. Backflow Test Report (where applicable), and 4. As-builts (if applicable). (75) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending IF] 913.1 to read as follows: IF] 913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20. The sizing of fire pumps shall include all factors including but not limited to, fire pumps supplying interior fire sprinkler systems only to include hose allowance, fire pumps supplying more than interior fire sprinkler systems where any of the following could be supplied by the fire pump, interior fire sprinkler systems to include hose allowances (inside and outside), on-site fire hydrants, fire apparatus connecting to on-site fire hydrants, additional fire protection systems, and any additional fire -flow gpm as specified by the fire code official or fire chief. The total demand from all factors shall be added to determine the needed size of the fire pump. (76) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1003 to add 1003.8 and read as follows: 1003.8 Special Provisions. Rooms in E occupancies used for kindergarten or daycare, having any children five years of age or less, classified as an E occupancy shall not be located above or below the first story. Exceptions: 1. Basements or stories having floor levels located within four feet, measured vertically, from adjacent ground level at the level of exit discharge, provided the basement or story has exterior exit doors at that level. Page 36 of 191 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, rooms used for kindergarten or for daycare purposes may be located on the second story, provided there are at least two exterior exit access stairways or ramps for the exclusive use of such occupancies. (77) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1008.3.2 to read as follows: 1008.3.2 Buildings. In the event of power supply failure, in buildings that require two or more exits or access to exits, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas: 1. Interior exit access stairways and ramps. 2. Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps. 3. Exit passageways. 4. Vestibules and areas on the level of discharge used for exit discharge in accordance with Section 1028.2. 5. Exterior landings as required by Section 1010.1.5 for exit doorways that lead directly to the exit discharge. 6. Group E occupancies shall have emergency egress lighting in interior exit access and exit stairways and ramps, corridors, windowless areas with student occupancy, classrooms, shops, and laboratories. All classrooms with windows shall have emergency egress lighting installed, at minimum, inside at the egress doors to the space. (78) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1009.1 to read as follows: 1009.1 Accessible means of egress required. All new buildings or portions of buildings must comply with the accessibility standards adopted by the State of Texas. Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1006.2 or 1006.3 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress. Exceptions: 1. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1009.3, 1009.4 or 1009.5. 2. In assembly areas with ramped aisles or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is permitted where the common path of travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1030.8. Page 37 of 191 (79) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1010.1.2 to read as follows: 1010.1.2 Egress door types. Egress doors shall be of the side -hinged swinging door, pivoted door or balanced door types. Exceptions: 1. Private garages other than attached residential garages, and storage areas with an occupant load of 5 or less. 2. Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of detention. 3. Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities. 4. In other than Group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section 1010.3.1. 5. In other than Group H occupancies, special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding door assemblies complying with Section 1010.3.3. 6. Power -operated doors in accordance with Section 1010.3.2. 7. Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group R-1. 8. In other than Group H occupancies, manually operated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less. (80) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1011.12 to read as follows: 1011.12 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 -percent slope). In buildings of any height where roof access is provided access shall be in accordance with Section 1011.12.2. Exception: Other than where required by Section 1011.12.1, in buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device, a ship's ladder or a permanent ladder. (81) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1011.12.2 to read as follows: 1011.12.2 Roof access. Where a stairway is provided to a roof of any story, access to the roof shall be provided through a penthouse complying with Section 1510.2 of the International Building Code. Exception: In buildings of any story without an occupied roof, access to the roof shall be permitted to be a roof hatch or trap door not less than 16 square feet (1.5 ml) in area and having a minimum dimension of 32 inches (813 mm). Page 38 of 191 (82) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1013.3 to read as follows: 1013.3 Illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit signs are not permitted for use. Exception: Tactile signs required by Section 1013.4 need not be provided with illumination. (83) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1013.5 to read as follows: 1013.5 Internally illuminated exist signs. Electrically powered, self -luminous and photoluminescent exit signs shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and Section 604. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit signs are not permitted for use. (84) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1025.5 to read as follows: 1025.5 Illumination. When approved for installation by the fire code official and where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed, they shall be provided with not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) of illumination for not less than 60 minutes prior to periods when the building is occupied and continuously during the building occupancy. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit path markings are not permitted for use. (85) CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES is hereby amended by amending section [A] 1502.4 Gutters to the following underlined language, to read as follows: [A] 1502.4 Gutters. Gutters and leaders placed on the outside of buildings, other than Group R-3, private garages and buildings of Type V construction, shall be of noncombustible material or not less than Schedule 40 plastic pipe. Any Group R or Group U occupancy with roof edges less than three (3) feet (914 mm) to anyproperty line shall be provided with gutters and downspouts to direct roof water away from adjacent property. (86) CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURE DESIGN is hereby amended at [A] 1612.3 to read as follows: [A] 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the City Council shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Cibolo," as adopted and as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. Page 39 of 191 (87) RESERVED. (88) CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended at [A] 1808.1 to read as follows: [A] 1808.1 General. Foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 1808.2 through 1808.9 and Table 1604.3 ("Deflection Limits"). Shallow foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1809. Deep foundations shall also satisfy the requirements of Section 1810. (89) CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended at [A] 1808.6.2 to read as follows: [A] 1808.6.2 Slab -on -ground foundations. Moments, shears, and deflections for use in designing slab -on -ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be determined in accordance with VWCRSI Design of Slab- on -Ground Foundations or PTI Design of Post -Tensioned Slabs -on- Ground, Third Edition along with the PTI Standard Requirements for Analysis of Shallow Concrete Foundations on Expansive Soils. Using the moments, shears and deflections determined above, non-pre=stressed slabs -on - ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with WRUCRSI Design of Slab -on -Ground Foundations and post tension slab -on -ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with PTI Design of Post- Tensioned Slabs -on -Ground, Third Edition along with the PTI Standard Requirements for Analysis of Shallow Concrete Foundations on Expansive soils. It shall be permitted to analyze and design such slabs by other methods that account for soil - structures interaction, the deformed shape of soil support, the plate or stiffened plate action of the slab as well as both center lift and edge lift conditions. Such alternative methods shall be rational and the basis for all aspects and parameters of the method shall be available for peer review. (90) CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended by at [A] 1809.4 to read as follows: [A] 1809.4 Depth and width of footings. The minimum depth of exterior footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 36 inches. The minimum width of footings shall be 12 inches. All foundations shall be designed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas. All drawings and documentation must be signed and sealed by said Professional Engineer. The above information and a geotechnical report shall be required for each lot. All requirements below shall be met: 1. Design letter referencing soils report number, date of report, and soils Engineer name; specific location including lot, block, and subdivision; specific design criteria including soil bearing capacity, plasticity index, and potential vertical rise. The Engineer shall also provide documentation of a concrete mix design with performance criteria based on soils and seasonal conditions. 2. Signed and sealed drawings clearly indicating strand and reinforcement placement, pier size, depth, location, and reinforcing beam size and location, and Page 40 of 191 special details. Design calculations must be included in the permanent permit file for each project. 3. Documentation clarifying the Design Engineer performed a pre -pour inspection. This inspection shall take place prior to requesting a foundation inspection from the Building Official. The Engineer shall provide to the Building Official a Letter of Final Acceptance stating that the foundation has been placed in compliance with the design prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Rough grading of lot after form removal to maintain drainage away from the foundation during the construction process. 5. The post tensioning cannot take place until the seventh (7') day after the concrete has been poured and no framing can start until at least one day after the post tensioning has taken place, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, based upon accepted engineering practices including testing of sample cylinders to support the Engineer's recommendation. 6. For conventional steel foundations, no framing shall start until the seventh (7th) day after the concrete has been poured unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, based upon accepted engineering practices and including testing of sample cylinders to support the Engineer's recommendation. 7. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, a final survey indicating final grade elevations and verifying positive drainage away from the foundation. (9 1) CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended at [A] 3107.1 to read as follows: [A] 3107.1 General. Signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with this code and ordinances adopted by the City of Cibolo regulating signs. Where conflicts arise between the Building Code and the Code of Ordinances, the city ordinance shall govern. (92) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended at [A] 3308.1.1 to read as follows: [A] 3308.1.1 Obstructions. Construction materials and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct any street, alley, public right-of-way, access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, catch basins, or manholes, nor shall such material or equipment be located within 20 feet of a street intersection, or placed so as to obstruct normal observations of traffic signals, obstruct the view of traffic or hinder the use of public transit loading platforms. (93) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3311.1 to read as follows: [F] 3311.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 25 feet (7620 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire Page 41 of 191 department vehicle access. Such standpipe shall be provided with fire department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairways. Such standpipes shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. (94) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3312 to add [F] 3312.3 to read as follows: [F] 3312.3 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required, furniture, fixtures, and equipment shall not be stored in the building or areas of the building until the system is in service and approved by the fire code official and monitoring of system is active. In building where the system is installed in segments furniture, fixtures, and equipment shall only be permitted in areas where the system is in service and monitored. Exception: As approved by the fire code official. (95) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.2 to read as follows: [F] 3313.2 Combustible building materials. When combustible building materials of the building under construction are delivered to a site, a minimum fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) shall be provided. The fire hydrant used to provide this fire -flow supply shall be within 400 feet (122 m) of the combustible building materials, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access lane. Where the site configuration is such that one fire hydrant cannot be located within 400 feet (122 m) of all combustible building materials, additional fire hydrants shall be required to provide coverage in accordance with this section. (96) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.3 to read as follows: [F] 3313.3 Vertical construction of Types II, III, IV and V construction. Prior to commencement of vertical construction of Type II, III, IV or V buildings that utilize any combustible building materials, the fire flow required by Sections 3313.3.1 through 3313.3.3 shall be provided, accompanied by fire hydrants in sufficient quantity to deliver the required fire flow and proper coverage, and accessible from approved fire apparatus access roads. Page 42 of 191 (97) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.3.1 to read as follows: [F] 3313.3.1 Fire separation up to 30 feet. Where a building of Type II, III, IV or V construction has afire separation distance of less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from property lot lines, and an adjacent property has an existing structure or otherwise can be built on, the water supply shall provide either a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) or the entire fire flow required for the building when constructed, whichever is greater. (98) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.3.2 to read as follows: [F] 3313.3.2 Fire separation of 30 feet up to 60 feet. Where a building of Type II, III, IV or V construction has a fire separation distance of 30 feet (9144 mm) up to 60 feet (18 288 mm) from property lot lines, and an adjacent property has an existing structure or otherwise can be built on, the water supply shall provide a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) or 50 percent of the fire flow required for the building when constructed, whichever is greater. (99) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.3.3 to read as follows: [F] 3313.3.3 Fire separation of 60 feet or greater. Where a building of Type II, III, IV or V construction has a fire separation of 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater from a property lot line, a water supply of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) shall be provided. (100) CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended by amending [F] 3313.4 to read as follows: [F] 3313.4 Vertical construction, Type I construction. If combustible building materials are delivered to the construction site, water supply in accordance with Section 3313.2 shall be provided. Additional water supply for fire flow is not required prior to commencing vertical construction of Type I buildings, unless combustible materials are present within the walls of the building. (101) APPENDIX G FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION is hereby amended at [G] 103.2 to read as follows: [G] 103.2 Establishment of flood hazard areas. The designation of flood hazard areas are established as described in section 1612.3 of the Building Code, and as adopted by City Council. (102) APPENDIX H SIGNS is hereby amended at [H] 101.1 to read as follows: [H] 101.1 General. A sign shall not be erected in a manner that would confuse or obstruct the view of or interfere with exit signs required by Chapter 10 or with official traffic signs, signals, or devices or be in conflict with Ordinances adopted by the City of Cibolo regulating signs. Signs and sign support structures, together with their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in a proper state of maintenance. The display Page 43 of 191 surfaces of signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. Where conflicts arise between the Building Code and. the Code of Ordinances the city ordinance shall govern. (c) All references to the ICC Electrical Code are deleted and shall reference the current adopted version of the National Electric Code, 2023 Edition. All references to the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association shall refer to the most recent additions on file in the office of the Fire Marshal. Page 44 of 191 Sec. 14-3. - NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. (a) The NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, including Annexes A, B, C, E, F, G, and sections 80.1 through 80.13 of Annex H, as amended by subsection 14-3(b), (c) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) The following sections or subsections of the National Electrical Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION is hereby amended at 90.1.1 to read as follows: 90.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City of Cibolo, herein after referred to as "the Code." (2) ARTICLE 100 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended to add the definition of Engineering Supervision to read as follows: "Engineering Supervision" shall mean supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations. (3) ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS NOT OVER 1000 VOLTS AC, 1500 VOLTS DC, NOMINAL, is hereby amended by deleting the Exception in 210.11(C)(4). (4) ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS NOT OVER 1000 VOLTS AC, 1500 VOLTS DC, NOMINAL is hereby amended at 210.19(A) to read as follows: 210.19(A) General. Branch -circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served. No branch circuit shall have wire smaller than #12 AWO copper. Conductors shall be sized to carry not less than the larger of 210.19(A)(1)(a) or (b). (5) ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS NOT OVER 1000 VOLTS AC, 1500 VOLTS DC, NOMINAL is hereby amended at 210.22 to read as follows: 210.22 Permissible Loads, Individual Branch Circuits, Outlet maximums. An individual branch circuit shall be permitted to supply any load for which it is rated, but in no case shall the load exceed the branch -circuit ampere rating. Outlet maximums are not to exceed 12 outlets per circuit serving general lighting circuits; not to exceed six (6) outlets serving each GFCI circuit; and not to exceed four (4) outlets serving the small appliance branch circuit for counter tops. (6) ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS NOT OVER 1000 VOLTS AC, 1500 VOLTS DC, NOMINAL is hereby amended at 210.50 to add a new subsection (D) to read as follows: 210.50(D) Separate Dedicated Branch Circuits. Separate dedicated branch circuits shall be provided for each refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal unit. These appliances shall be cord connected, and the garbage disposal shall be switched by a snap Page 45 of 191 switch located above or adjacent to the kitchen sink. The dishwasher circuit will have no other outlets on the circuit. (7) ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS is hereby amended at 210.52(C)(2) to read as follows: 210.52(C)(2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces. Receptacle outlets, when installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(3). (8) ARTICLE 220 BRANCH -CIRCUIT, FEEDER AND SERVICE LOAD CALCULATIONS is hereby amended at 220.1 to read as follows: 220.1 Scope. This article provides requirements for calculating branch -circuit, feeder, and service loads. Part I provides general requirements for the calculation methods. Part II provides calculation methods for branch -circuit loads. Part III and Part IV provide calculation methods for feeder and service loads. Part V provides calculation methods for farm loads. Part IV provides calculation methods for health care facilities, Part VII provides calculations methods for marinas, boatyards, floating buildings, and commercial and noncommercial docking facilities. All Commercial, Residential and Industrial plans shall include load calculations using the appropriate method as indicated in this Code. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, both feeders, and service entrance, and service lateral conduction. The above referenced load calculations must be provided with the permit application and plan for a new service on an existing dwelling. (9) ARTICLE 230 SERVICES is hereby amended at 230.70(A)(1) to read as follows: 230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible Location. All services shall have main disconnecting means located outside of the building being served with a maximum distance from building of 75'. (10) ARTICLE 625 ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM is hereby amended at 625.43 to read as follows: 625.43 Disconnecting Means For EVSE and WPTE rated more than 60 amperes or more than 150 volts to ground, the disconnecting means shall be provided and installed in a readily accessible location within 10 feet of the equipment. The disconnecting means shall be lockable open in accordance with 110.25 and must remain in the open position. (c) The following amendments shall supersede any conflicting provision of the adopted Code and include the following: 1. All accessible abandoned wiring systems and abandoned equipment both high voltage and low voltage, shall be removed from all buildings or lease spaces when there is a change of use, remodeling, or finish out work. 2. Electrical drawings of all multi -family, commercial and industrial plans must be sealed by an appropriate Engineer that is licensed by the State of Texas. Page 46 of 191 Sec. 14-4. - Plumbing code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Plumbing Code including Appendices Chapters B, C, D, and E as amended by subsection 144(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or sub -sections of the International Plumbing Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending section 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Plumbing Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code". (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections 103, 104.8, 105.1, 109.2, 113, 114, 115, and 116. (3) CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending 607.5 to read as follows: [E] 607.5 Insulation of piping. For other than Group R2, R3 and R4 occupancies that are three stories or less in height above grade plane, piping to the inlet of a water heater and piping conveying water heated by a water heater shall be insulated in accordance with Section C404.4 of the International Energy Conservation Code. For Group R2, R3 and R4 occupancies that are three stories or less in height above grade plane, piping to the inlet of a water heater and piping conveying water heated by a water heater shall be insulated in accordance with Section R403.5.2 of the International Energy Conservation Code. (4) CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending 608.14 to read as follows: 608.14 Backflow protection. Means of protection against backflow shall be provided in accordance with Sections 608.14.1 through 608.14.9. (5) CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending 608.17.4 to read as follows: 608.17.4 Connections to automatic sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. Connections to the potable water distribution system for Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, and Fire Pumps. Potable water distribution systems supplying standpipes, automatic sprinkler systems, and fire pumps shall be protected from backpressure and backsiphonage by one of the following testable devices: 5. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly (DC) 6. Double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly 7. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 8. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Page 47 of 191 Fire Department Connections. Where fire protection systems are supplied from a nonpotable water source that is capable of being used by the fire department as a secondary water supply, such as a fire department connection the potable water supply shall be protected by one of the following: 3. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 4. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Nonpotable water sources include fire department vehicles carrying water of questionable quality or water that is treated with antifreeze, corrosion inhibitors, or extinguishing agents. Fire apparatus carry tanks full of contaminated nonpotable water and it can be pumped into the sprinkler system through the FDC's at greater pressures (as much as 3 times) than the municipal water system. This is why reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly are required. (6) CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE is hereby amended at 701.6 Test to add anew subsection 701.6.1 to read as follows: 701.6.1 Pre -pour Test. The first floor DWV system shall be retested and inspected prior to the slab being poured to assure there are no broken drainpipes below slab resulting from the backfill and steel placement. The water lines and trap primers, if any, will also be checked at this time. (7) CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE is hereby amended at 708.1.11.2 to read as follows: 708.1.11.2 Cleanout plug trim covers. Cleanouts located in traffic -bearing areas shall be installed with a vehicle traffic -bearing box. The box shall be set in concrete slab, extending at least 12 inches from the perimeter of the cleanout. The slab shall be no less than 6 inches thick. The concrete shall be no less than 2,500 psi. Page 48 of 191 Sec. 14-5. - Residential code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code including Appendices Chapters AE, AH, AO, AQ, and AW as amended by subsections 14 -5(b) -(i) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or sub -sections of the International Residential Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R101.1 to read as follows: R.101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings of Cibolo and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code". (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting R103, R104.8 and R104.10. (3) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R105.2 at Building item number (1) to read as follows: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,llaayhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet and is on a temporary foundation. (4) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R105.2 to delete Building item numbers (2) and (5) in their entirety. (5) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R105.2 at Building item number (10) to read as follows: R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: 10. Decks not exceeding 64 souare feet (5.95 m2) in area that is not more than 18 inches above grade at any point. (6) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R105.3 to add new item numbers (8), (9) and (10) to read as follows: 8. Indicate the total square footage of the foundation and all floors above or below as measured from the exterior and indicate the number of stories. Page 49 of 191 9. Be accompanied by the International Energy Conservation Code compliance certification specific to the permitted address. 10. Indicate the total square footage of existing and proposed impervious cover (i.e.: foundation, driveway, sidewalks, etc.) (7) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R105.5 to add a new permit expiration deadline, as underlined below, and to read as follows: R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencements of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Any permit that is not completed within 365 days of issuance will be invalid and a new permit must be issued. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each with the ability to add fees. (8) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at R106.1.1 to add specific requirements and to read as follows: R106.1.1 Information on construction documents.. Construction documents shall be submitted electronically, by methods approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulation, as determined by the building official. 1. Indicate the street name, address number, and lot and block numbers. 2. Engineered foundation plan. Foundation plans shall have all details identified. 3. Floor plans shall be scaled and laid out as it is to be built, if plans show optional details options shall be clearly indicated, show glazing percentages. 4. Frame details shall include but not be limited to live load design, wind speed design, wall bracing requirements, studs required for support of beams, header size and suppoIi requirements. 5. Roof and ceiling joist plan with specifications and details. 6. Electrical plan. 7. Plumbing plan. 8. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning plan. 9. Construction plans shall have adopted codes listed. 10. Give such other data and information as required by the building official. Page 50 of 191 11. Indicate the total square footage of all impervious cover (i.e.: foundation, driveway, sidewalks etc.). (9) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at RI06.2 to add specific requirements and to read as follows: RI06.2 Site plan or plot plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for permit is for alteration or repair where otherwise warranted. 1. Indicate the street name, address number, and lot and block numbers. 2. Provide total lot square footage. 3. Provide the total square footage of the foundation to include attached garages. 4. Indicate percentage of all impervious coverage. 5. Provide square footage of foundation to include garages, porches, patios, driveways, and walkways. 6. Indicate all building setback lines. 7. Indicate all easements. 8. Indicate property pin locations and distance. 9. Percentage of slope on driveway. 10. Indicate drainage elevation across the property. 11. Show curb lines and sidewalks. 12. Give such other data and information as required by the building official. (10) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting R108.2, R112, R113 and R114. (11) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING is hereby amended at Table R301.2(1) in section R301.2 to provide the local design criteria for the City of Cibolo as follows: Page 51 of 191 Ground Snow Wind Design sciunie Design CYaegory subject to Domnge From Winder Design Tempe lee Boner under- Loymcnl Flood Iluorft Air Frcrring lndenl Mean Annual Tempi Lend Mpn Bffeets Wwdleringn Prosl TM1140 Required Line Deplkb 5 115 NO A Nevi&10 12" Moderato 30'F NO see, SD Dnys 70'F b Ilomy Adoplcl Ordinances NOTES (a thru m) REMAIN AS WRITTEN (12) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING is hereby amended at R311.5 to add a new subsection R311.5.1 to read as follows: 8311.5.1 Obstruction. Except for a fence, no obstruction shall be placed in the side yard setback that impedes the drainage, ingress to or emess from the side yard area from front to back. There shall be a minimum clearance of 30 inches between any obstruction and the fence or property line. (13) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING is hereby amended at R313.2 to read as follows: R313.2 One and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. All one- and two-family dwellings 4500 square foot and larger shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D. Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with a sprinkler system. (14) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING is hereby amended by the deletion of R313.2.1 Design and installation in its entirety. (15) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING is hereby amended at R315.2.2 to read as follows: R315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. Where alterations, repairs or addition requiring a building permit occur inside of existing dwellings that have attached garage or inside of existing dwellings within which fuel -fired appliances exist, or where one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms located as required for new dwellings. Exceptions: 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch 01' deck, is exempt from the requirements of this section. Page 52 of 191 2. Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems are exempt from the requirements of this section. 3. Installation or repairs of mechanical systems that are not fuel fired. (15.5) CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended to add anew section R401.4.3 Inspections to read as follows: R401.4.3 Inspections. Elevation measurements shall be used to determine and verify accurate foundation floor elevations. Elevation measurements shall be submitted to the City's Building Department as a post pour inspection to be verified by City Staff. To achieve this, provide measurements of exterior foundation elevations at no less than the foundation corners, with "corners" being defined as all exterior offsets. (16) CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended at R402.2 to add new subsections R402.2.2 and R402.2.3 to read as follows: R402.2.2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 402.2.1, flatwork shall meet the following requirements: 1. Rebar thickness shall be no less than 3/8" 2. Slab thickness shall be no less than 4". 3. Concrete strength shall be no less than 2,500 psi. 4. A minimum 6" x 6", 116 gauge welded wire fabric shall be used in sidewalk and driveways. 5. Welded wire fabric and steel shall be chaired off base material. 6. Welded wire fabric or steel shall be cut at expansion material. 7. Dowels in existing concrete shall be spaced apart at no greater than 18". If rebar is used in place of dowels, the rebar must be taped or greased. Dowels are smooth steel. Rebar is deformed steel. 8. Expansion joints are required against all existing concrete except at the curb line. 9. Expansion material with dowels in sidewalk shall be spaced at no more than 20', The expansion material must be evenly spaced or located at the property line. 10. Expansion material with dowels are required at turns in sidewalks, on 3 sides of the driveway approach ramp, and on 3 sides of the sidewalk approach ramp. 11. A minimum of 3 dowels are required at sidewalk expansion joints. 12. All vegetation must be removed prior to installing base. 13. Compacted base material shall be provided under all concrete at a minimum 2" in depth. 14. Base material must be '/d' or smaller and compactable. Base material can be a combination of sand, gravel or crushed run. 15. The driveway apron at curb shall be a minimum of 5 %" depth. 16. A trowel cut at least %:" deep in the slab of walks is required at approximately 4' intervals and 20' for driveways. R402.2.2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 402.2.1 and subsection 402.2.2.2, roof -covered (load bearing) concrete patios shall meet the following additional requirements 1. A minimum reinforcement 6" x 6", 46 gauge welded wire mesh or its equivalent shall be required. Page 53 of 191 2. Base material must be a minimum 6" after it is compacted. The minimum beam width shall be 10" exterior, 8" interior. 3. The minimum beam depth below natural grade shall be 12". 4. Beams shall have continuous rebar lengths, 2 on top and 2 on bottom with corner bars 5. Slabs exceeding 20' in width shall have a center beam. (17) CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended at R403.1.4 to read as follows: R403.1.4 Minimum Depth. Exterior footings shall be placed not less than 36" below the undisturbed ground surface. Deck footings shall be in accordance with Section R507.3. (18) CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS is hereby amended at R403.1.8 to read as follows: R403.1.8 Foundations on expansive soils. Foundation and floor slabs for buildings located on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with Section 1808.6 of the International Building Code, The American Society of Civil Engineers Texas, Section - Recommended Practice for the Design of Residential Foundations, Version 2, as it currently exists or may be amended, and/or other accepted industry standards that may be acceptable to the Building Official. All foundations shall be designed by a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and all drawings and documentation must be signed and sealed. The above information and a geotechnical report shall be required for each lot. Documentation shall include: 1. Design letter referencing soils report number, date of report, and soils engineer name; specific location including lot, block, and subdivision; specific design criteria including soil bearing capacity, plasticity index, and potential vertical rise. The engineer shall also approve a concrete mix design with performance criteria based on soils and seasonal conditions, 2. Signed and sealed drawings clearly indicating strand and reinforcement placement, pier size, depth, location, and reinforcing beam size and location, and special details. Design calculations must be included in the permanent permit file for each project. 3. Design engineer shall perform a pre -pour inspection. This inspection shall take place prior to requesting a foundation inspection from the Building Official. The engineer shall provide to the Building Official a Letter of Final Acceptance stating that the foundation has been placed in compliance with the design prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Rough grading of lot after form removal to maintain drainage away from the foundation during the construction process. 5. The post tensioning cannot take place until the 7th day after the concrete has been poured and that no framing can start until one day after the post tensioning has taken place, unless otherwise directed by the engineer, based on accepted engineering practices and sample cylinders have been tested to support the engineer's specifications. Page 54 of 191 6. For conventional steel foundations, no framing shall start until the 11th day after the concrete has been poured unless otherwise directed by the engineer, based on accepted engineering practices and sample cylinders have been tested to support the engineer's specifications. 7. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, a final survey indicating final grade elevations and verifying positive drainage away from the foundation. Exception: Slab -on -ground and other foundation systems which have performed adequately in soil conditions similar to those encountered at the building site are permitted subject to the approval of the building official. (19) CHAPTER 13 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS is amended at M1301.3 Installation of materials to add subsection M1301.3.1 to read as follows: M1301.3.1 Duct insulation. Ducts installed in houses that will have spray foam insulation shall be maintained with a minimum of 12" clearance from roof deck for proper installation of insulation. (20) CHAPTER 13 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS is amended at M1305.1.2 to read as follows: M1305.1.2 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided with an opening with a permanent ladder and a clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance, but not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide and not less than 3/4 -inch (19 mm) thick. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide and not less than 3/4 -inch (19 mm) thick shall be present along all 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), where such dimensions are large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The Exceptions to M305.1.2 are not amended. (21) CHAPTER 16 DUCT SYSTEMS is amended at M1601.4.1 Joints, seams, and connections to add a sentence at the end to read as follows: "All joints and seams for duct systems shall be sealed with mastic and any damaged air ducts or duct boards must be repaired with a listed material." (c) All walls containing plumbing, piping, or conduit larger than 2 -inch (38 mm) inside diameter shall have a minimum of 6 -inch (152 mm) stud width. Page 55 of 191 (d) All pressure gauges installed or used for testing shall have the working range in the middle third of the gauges minimum and maximum pressure ends. (e) All piping, ducting and similar penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings shall be sealed to prevent entry of rodents and insects. (f) All water service and supply lines crossing under sidewalks or driveways shall be enclosed within a sleeve two pipe sizes greater than the pipe passing through, so as to allow removal and replacement, and shall be at a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below finish grade unless otherwise required by the code official. The use of streets, alleys and public property for the storage or handling of materials or of equipment required for construction or demolition, and the protection provided to the public shall comply with the provisions of the authority having jurisdiction and this section. (g) Construction materials and or equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct any street, alley, public right-of-way, access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, catch basins or manholes, nor shall such material or equipment be located within 20 feet (6.1 m) of a street intersection, or placed so as to obstruct normal observations of traffic signals or obstruct the view of traffic. (h) Construction materials, trash, garbage, rubbish, and debris shall be secured or contained in approved covered containers so as to prevent such items from leaving the property, lot or construction site. Uncovered containers may be approved in writing at the discretion of the code official. Construction sites shall be kept neat, clean and orderly and free of hazards. (i) Trenching and Excavating. Underground utilities shall be located and marked before trenching or excavating. It shall be a violation of this ordinance to trench or excavate without properly making request for utility locates, and for damaging utilities that have been properly located. Requests shall be made using state recognized locating guidelines and procedures. Page 56 of 191 Sec. 14-6. - Energy conservation code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation as amended by subsection 14-6(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Energy Conservation Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code." (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMMSTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections C104.2, C109, C110, R104.2, R109 and R110. Page 57 of 191 Sec. 14-7. - Property maintenance code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Properly Maintenance Code as amended by subsections 14 -7(b) - (d) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or sub -sections of the International Property Maintenance Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 101.1 to read as follows: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of Cibolo, hereinafter referred to as "this code." (2) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 102.3 to read as follows: [A] 102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, International Plumbing Code. 2021 Edition, International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition, International Residential Code, 2021 Edition and the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition or more recent edition. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City's Zoning Ordinance or other ordinances adopted by the City of Cibolo. The above referenced codes supersede any other codes that may be referenced in this code. (3) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections 103, 104.1, 105.7, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, and 113. (4) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at [A] 104 to read as follows: [A] 104 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as adopted by the City Council from time to time in the City's Fee Schedule. (5) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended at [A] 201.3 to read as follows: [A] 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, City's Zoning Ordinance, International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition or the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition or more recent edition, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes, (6) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by deleting the definition of "inoperable motor vehicle." [A] 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, City's Zoning Ordinance, International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, Page 58 of 191 International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition or the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition or more recent edition, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes, (7) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by deleting section [A] 302.4 and [A] 308. (8) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended at [A] 304.14 to read as follows: 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March 1st to November 30th, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed. (9) CHAPTER 5 PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS is hereby at [A] 505.4 to read as follows: [A] 505.4 Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 120° F (49° C). A gas -burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure -relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters. (10) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended at [A] 602.3 to read as follows: [A] 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from November 1st to February 28th to maintain a temperature of not less than 68° F (20° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Exceptions are not amended. (10) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended at [A] 602.4 to read as follows: [A] 602.4 Occupiable workspaces. Indoor occupiable workspaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from November 1st' to February 28th to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F (18° C) during the period the spaces are occupied. Page 59 of 191 Exceptions: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (c) All references to the ICC Electrical Code are deleted and shall reference the current adopted version of the National Electric Code, 2023 Edition or most recent edition. (d) All pressure gauges installed or used for testing shall have the working range in the middle third of the gauges minimum and maximum pressure ends. Page 60 of 191 Sec. 14-8. - Existing building code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Existing Building Code including Appendices Chapters A, B, C and Appendix Chapters Resource A as amended by subsection 14 -8(b) -(c) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Existing Building Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by at [A] 101.1 to read as follows: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of Cibolo, hereinafter referred to as "this code." (2) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting [A] 103, [A] 104.8, [A] 104.10, [A] 105.2.1, [A] 108.2, fAl 112, [A] 113, [Al 114, [A] 115, [A] 116, and [A] 117. (c) All references to the ICC Electrical Code are deleted and shall reference the current adopted version of the National Electric Code, 2023 Edition or most recent edition. (d) All piping, ducting and similar penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings shall be sealed to prevent entry of rodents and insects. (e) All water service and supply lines crossing under sidewalks or driveways shall be enclosed within a sleeve two pipe sizes greater than the pipe passing through, so as to allow removal and replacement, and shall be at a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below finish grade unless otherwise required by the code official. (f) The use of streets, alleys and public property for the storage or handling of materials or of equipment required for construction or demolition, and the protection provided to the public shall comply with the provisions of the authority having jurisdiction and this section. (g) Construction materials and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct any street, alley, public right-of-way, access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, catch basins or manholes, nor shall such material or equipment be located within 20 feet (6.1 m) of a street intersection, or placed so as to obstruct normal observations of traffic signals or obstruct the view of traffic. (h) Trenching and Excavating. Construction materials, trash, garbage, rubbish, and debris shall be secured or contained in approved covered containers so as to prevent such items from leaving the property, lot or construction site. Uncovered containers may be approved in writing at the discretion of the code official. Construction sites shall be kept neat, clean and orderly and free of hazards. (i) Underground utilities shall be located and marked before trenching or excavating. It shall be a violation of this ordinance to trench or excavate without properly making request for utility locates, and for damaging utilities that have been properly located. Requests shall be made using nationally recognized locating guidelines and procedures. Page 61 of 191 Sec. 14-9. - Mechanical code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code as amended by subsection 14-9(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Mechanical Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Mechanical Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code." (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby deleting sections 103,104.8,105.1, 109.2, 113,114, 115 and 116. (3) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by amending 202 so the definitions listed below read as follows: 202 General Definitions. COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. Appliances that are used outside of residential occupancies and are used in a commercial setting or commercial food service establishment for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system. Such appliances include deep fat fryers, upright broilers, griddles, broilers, steam jacketed kettles, hot -top ranges, under -fired broilers (charbroilers), ovens, barbecues, rotisseries, and similar appliances. For the purpose of this definition, a food service establishment shall include any building, or a portion thereof used for the preparation and serving of food. (4) CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.2 to read as follows: 606.2 Where required. Duct smoke detectors shall be located in accordance this Section and with NFPA 90A: Standard for the Installation of Air -Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. Smoke detectors shall be installed where indicated in Sections 606.2.1 through 606.2.3. Exception: Smoke detectors shall not be required where air distribution systems are less than 2,000 cfm (0.9 m3/s) and are incapable of spreading smoke beyond the enclosing walls, floors and ceilings of the room or space in which the smoke is generated. (5) CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.2.1 to read as follows: 606.2.1 Return air systems. Smoke detectors shall be installed in the supply side of air systems with a design capacity greater than 2,000 elm (0.9 m3/s), such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of air filter(s), motors, electrical circuit boards, and/or controllers, and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems Page 62 of 191 Exception: Smoke detectors are not required in the return air system where all portions of the building served by the air distribution system are protected by area smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm system in accordance with the International Fire Code. The area smoke detection system shall comply with Section 606.4. (6) CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.2.2 to read as follows: 606.2.2 Common supply and return air systems. Where multiple air -handling systems share common supply or return air ducts or plenums with a combined design capacity greater than 2,000 cfm (0.9 m3/s), the return air system shall be provided with smoke detectors in accordance with Section 606.2.1. Exception: Individual smoke detectors shall not be required for each fan -powered terminal unit, provided that such units do not have an individual design capacity greater than 2,000 cfm (0.9 m3/s) and will be shut down by activation of one of the following: 1. Smoke detectors required by Sections 606.2.1 and 606.2.3. 2. An approved area smoke detector system located in the supply air plenum serving such units. 3. An area smoke detector system as prescribed in the exception to Section 606.2.1. In all cases, the smoke detectors shall comply with Sections 606.4 and 606.4.1. (7) CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.2.3 to read as follows: 606.2.3 Return air risers. Where return air risers serve two or more stories and serve any portion of a return air system having a design capacity greater than 15,000 cfm (7.1 m3/s), smoke detectors shall be installed at each story. Such smoke detectors shall be located upstream of the connection between the return air riser and any air ducts orplenums. (8) CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [F] 606.4.1 to read as follows: [F] 606.4.1 Supervision. The duct smoke detectors shall be connected to a fire alarm system where a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2 of the International Fire Code. The actuation of a duct smoke detector shall activate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. In facilities that are required to be monitored by a supervising station, duct smoke detectors shall report as a general alarm signal. Exceptions: 1. The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not required where the duct smoke detector activates the building's alar -indicating appliances. 2. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alar system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and audible signal in an approved location. Duct smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. Page 63 of 191 Sec. 14-10. - Fuel gas code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code as amended by subsection 14-10(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Fuel Gas Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code." (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting sections 103, 104.8, 105.1, 109.2, 113, 114, and 115. Page 64 of 191 Sec. 14-11. - Swimming pool and spa code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as amended by subsection 14- 11(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code." (2) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby by deleting sections 103,104.8,104.9, 108.2,111, 112,113, and 114. Page 65 of 191 Sec. 14-12. - Private sewage disposal code. (a) The 2021 Edition of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code as amended by subsection 14- 12(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the Code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or subsections of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended at 101.1 to read as follows: 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Private Sewage Disposal Code of Cibolo and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code." Page 66 of 191 See. 14-13: Fire Code (a) The 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N as amended by subsection 14-13(b) is hereby adopted. A copy of the code shall be maintained on file with the City. (b) That the following sections and/or sub -sections of the International Fire Code are hereby revised to read as follows: (1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 101.1 to read as follows: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Cibolo, hereinafter referred to as "this code". (2) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 102.3 to read as follows: [A] 102.3 Change of use or occupancy. Changes shall not be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with this code and the International Building Code. A change of occupancy within the same division of the same group or occupancy shall not be made unless the use or occupancy is made to comply with the requirements of Chapter 11 and the International Existing Building Code. Exception: Where approved by the fire code official, a change of occupancy shall be permitted without complying with the requirements of this code and the International Existing Building Code, provided that the new or proposed use or occupancy is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use or occupancy. (3) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by adding [A] 102.3.1 to read as follows: [A] 102.3.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification or ownership of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building code official conducts a final inspection, the fire code official conducts a fire prevention inspection, and the building code official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances, court orders, or regulations of thejurisdiction. Exception: New certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits and/or work authorization under Section 105.6. Page 67 of 191 (4) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending the title of [A] 103 to read as follows: SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF FRE PREVENTION (5) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 103.1 to read as follows: [A] 103.1 General. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction of Cibolo. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. The fire chief, or his designee, shall be known as the fire code official. (6) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting [A] 103.2. (7) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.1 to read as follows: [A] 104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code. It shall be the duty of the fire code official to oversee and enforce this code, and he is hereby given the authority and power to issue citations, notices of violation, and notices of closure for unsafe and/or dangerous structures, for the safety and protection of property and citizens from fire hazards and dangerous conditions, and has the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions as required to achieve compliance with this code. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. (8) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.3 to read as follows: [A] 104.3 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or on any premises any conditions or violations of this code that make the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the fire code official shall have the authority to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed on the fire code official by this code. If such building or premises is occupied, the fire code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the fire code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, the owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the fire code official has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. No owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building shall fail or neglect, after proper demand is made as herein provided, to properly permit entry by the inspections department or authorized representatives for the purpose of inspection or examination under such exigent circumstances affecting the safety of persons and/or property, or to take such prudent action to abate a fire hazard, unsafe or dangerous condition. (9) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.3 to add [A] 104.3.2 to read as follows: Page 68 of 191 [A] 104.3.2 Photographic documentation. Members of the inspections department making such examinations or inspections shall have the right, with proper credentials, and be authorized to take audio recordings, the required number of photographs, or video recordings for evidence and for records to document and study fire hazards, fire code violations, and scientific control for fire safety. (10) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting [A] 104.7. (11) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.8.2 to read as follows: [A] 104.8.2 Technical assistance. To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a system, building, or premises subject to inspection by the fire code official, the fire code official is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety specialty organization acceptable to the fire code official and shall analyze the fire safety properties of the design, operation or use of the system, building or premises and the facilities and appurtenances situated thereon, to recommend necessary changes or to show compliance with the code. The fire code official is authorized to require design submittals to be prepared by, and bear the stamp and signature of, a registered design professional. Any project requiring a permit or is proposing changes to a system, building, or premises will be subject to this requirement. (12) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.12.2 to read as follows: [A] 104.12.2 Obstructing operations. No person shall obstruct the operations of the fire department in connection with extinguishment or control of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the fire code official, and no person shall obstruct the operations of the Fire Marshal in connection with the investigation of any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or inspections, or disobey any lawful command of the fire code official in charge of the investigation or any part thereof, or any lawful order of a police officer assisting the fire department. (13) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 104.12 to add [A] 104.12.4 to read as follows: [A] 104.12.4 Removal of debris and rubble after a fire. The Fire Marshal is authorized to require the owner or owner's authorized agent to remediate fire damage. 1. The owner or person having under his control or in his possession upon any premises in the city, any burnt or partially burnt furniture, bedding, hay, straw, bales of wool, cotton, paper, carpet, vehicles, or other substances which have been rendered useless or unmerchantable by reason of any fire on such premises, or any debris resulting from such fire, must remove such substances and debris from such premises within one week after notice to do so has been served by the Fire Marshal. 2. Whenever any building or other structure in the city is partially burned, or completely burned the owner thereof or the person in charge or control thereof, shall within ninety days after notice from the Fire Marshal, remove all refuse, debris, charred and partially burned lumber and material from the ground; and if such building or other structure shall be burned to such an extent that it is rendered incapable of being repaired, the owner of the property upon which Page 69 of 191 structure is located, or person in charge and control thereof, shall within one hundred eighty days after notice from the Fire Marshal, remove all remaining portion of the building or structure, from the ground. 3. The Fire Marshal may extend the ninety -day period of removal of such burned or partially burned buildings, when the insurance adjustment, if any, is still pending. (14) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.1.1 to read as follows: [A] 105.1.1 Permits required. A property owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems or equipment that are regulated by this code, or cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the city building department whereas; Permit applications shall be submitted to, plans reviewed by, and permits issued by the city building department. Where a person, company, or firm is required to be licensed or registered with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office that person, company, or firm shall be responsible for making application and obtaining a permit for the proposed work. It shall be a violation of this code for person, company, or firm that is required to be licensed or registered with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office to hire or have a person, company, or firm that is not licensed or registered with the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office to preform work under that permit. (15) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.1.4 to read as follows: [A] 105.1.4 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacement and repair must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the city building department whereas; Permit applications shall be submitted to, and permits issued by the city building department. (16) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.2 to read as follows: [A] 105.2 Application. Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the fire code official in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as prescribed by the fire code official. Plans shall be submitted to the city building department for review and shall comply with and provide adequate information and details as applicable with this code and the International Code Council fire plan review guidelines and NFPA fire plan review guidelines. (17) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.2.1 to read as follows: [A] 105.2.1 Refusal to issue permit. If the application for a permit describes a use that does not conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, the fire code official shall request to the city building department that they shall not issue a permit, but shall return the application to the applicant with the refusal to issue such permit. Such refusal shall, where requested, be in writing and shall contain the reasons for refusal. (18) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.2.4 to read as follows: Page 70 of 191 [A] 105.2.4 Action on application. The fire code official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the fire code official or 3`d party fire inspector shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefore. If the fire code official is satisfied that the proposed work or operation conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the fire code official shall notify the city building department therefore as soon as practicable a permit may be issued. (19) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.2 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.2 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under that permit where work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The fire code official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of the time period of a permit for periods of not more than 180 days each and shall notify the city building department whereby; extensions to permits will be issued by the city building department. Such extensions shall be requested by the permit holder in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. (20) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.3 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.3 Occupancy prohibited before approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the fire code official authorizing issuance of a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met. (21) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.4 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.4 Conditional permits. Where permits are required and upon the request of a permit applicant, the city building department is authorized to issue a conditional permit to occupy the premises or portion thereof before the entire work or operations on the premises is completed, provided that such portion or portions will be occupied safely prior to full completion or installation of equipment and operations without endangering life or pubic welfare. The city building department shall notify the permit applicant in writing of any limitations or restrictions necessary to keep the permit area safe. The holder of a conditional permit shall proceed only to the point for which approval has been given, at the permit holder's own risk and without assurance that approval for the occupancy or the utilization of the entire premises, equipment or operations will be granted, and at a minimum have all the following conditions met: 1. The building fire sprinkler systems is in place and fully operational, and shall not be shut down for additional work on the system, 2. The building fire alarm system is in place and fully operational, and capable of reporting all alarms and signals, and is monitored by a contracted monitoring company, 3. All lighting and egress requirements are in place and met in the areas to be occupied, 4. Separation from construction and non -construction areas, and 5. Any additional requirements as determined to be needed by the fire code official, or building official. Fully operational life safety systems are not required to be Tagged or have final passed inspections. Page 71 of 191 (22) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.6 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.6 Compliance with code. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data, or from requiring the corrections after construction or installation has been completed. Any addition to or alteration of approved construction documents shall be approved in advance by the fire code official as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit. (23) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.7 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.7 Information on the permit. The city building department shall issue permits required by this code on an approved form furnished for that purpose. The permit shall contain a general description of the operation or occupancy and its location and any other information required by the fire code official. Issued permits shall bear the signature of the building code official or other approved legal authorization. (24) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.3.8 to read as follows: [A] 105.3.8 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents, operational documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring correction of errors in the documents or other data, or from requiring the corrections after construction or installation has been completed. (25) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.4 to read as follows: [A] 105.4 Revocation. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code where it is found by inspection or otherwise that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or construction documents on which the permit or approval was based including, but not limited to, any one of the following: 1. The permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued. 2. The permit is used for a condition or activity other than that listed in the permit. 3. The work being performed exceeds or does not meet the scope of work described on the permit. 4. Conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated. 5. There have been any false statements or misrepresentations as to the material fact in the application for permit or plans submitted or a condition of the permit. 6. The permit is used by a different person, company, or firm than the name for which it was issued. 7. The permittee failed, refused, or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein. 8. The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this code. Page 72 of 191 (26) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5 to read as follows: [A] 105.5 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to require operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.1 through 105.5.52. Operational permits are required for the operations for the following Subsections 105.5.1, 105.5.2, 105.5.3, 105.5.4, 105.5.5, 105.5.6, 105.5.7, 105.5.8, 105.5.9, 105.5.10, 105.5.11, 105.5.12, 105.5.13, 105.5.14, 105.5.16, 105.5.18, 105.5.22, 105.5.23, 105.5.24, 105.5.25, 105.5.28, 105.5.30, 105.5.31, 105.5.32, 105.5.33, 105.5.34, 105.5.35, 105.5.37, 105.5.38, 105.5.40, 105.5.41, 105.5.42, 105.5.43, 105.5.46, 105.5.47, 105.5.48, 105.5.49, 105.5.50, 105.5.52, 105.5.52, and the fire code official when deemed necessary is authorized to require operational permits for any of the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.1 through 105.5.53. (27) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.12 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.12 Cutting and welding. An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding operations within the jurisdiction. All personnel supervising or performing cutting and welding operations must have successfully completed NFPA's Hot Work Safety Program and hold a current Certificate. (28) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.16 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.16 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 56. Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section 5606. Those items otherwise exempted under Texas Occupations Code, Section 2154.002 entitled "Exemptions" as amended. Page 73 of 191 (29) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.25 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.25 Hot work operations. An operational permit is required for hot work including, but not limited to: 1. All personnel supervising or performing hot work operations must have successfully completed NFPA's Hot Work Safety Program and hold a current Certificate. Exception: Students enrolled at an educational facility learning welding and other hot work during the course of their training. 2. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted. 3. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure. Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit. 4. Fixed -site hot work equipment, such as cutting, welding booths, and similar. 5. Hot work conducted within a wildfire risk area. 6. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open -flame device. 7. Where approved, flee fire code official may issue an operational permit to carry out a hot work program. This program allows an approved hot work supervisor and personnel to regulate their facility's hot work operations. The approved personnel shall be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this code and NFPA 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, and a hot work supervisor shall be responsible for issuing working permits requiring compliance with the requirements found in Chapter 35. These permits shall be issued only to their employees or hot work operations under their supervision. (30) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.27 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.27 Lumber yards and woodworking plants. An operational permit is required for the storage or processing of lumber exceeding 25,000 board feet (2,083 ft3) (59 m3). (3 1) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.31 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.31 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational permit is required to store in any building or on any premises in excess of 2,000 cubic feet (56 m3) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, combustible pallets, rubber tires, rubber, cork or similar combustible material. (32) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.45 to delete motor fuel -dispensing facilities as it is covered in 105.5.33 and read as follows: [A] 105.5.45 Repair garages. An operational permit is required for the operation of repair garages. (33) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.5.48 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.48 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts. An operational permit is required to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,000 cubic feet (56 m3) of total volume of scrap tires, and for indoor storage of tires and tire byproducts. Page 74 of 191 (34) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by adding [A] 105.5.53 to read as follows: [A] 105.5.53 Battery systems. An operational permit is required for stationary storage battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 20 gallons (75 L). (35) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.6 to read as follows: [A] 105.6 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to require, and construction permits are required for the work set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24. (36) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 105.6.5 to read as follows: 105.6.5 Energy storage systems. A construction permit is required to install energy storage systems regulated by Chapter 12. (37) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.2.1 to read as follows: [A] 106.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale on suitable material. Documents in a digital format are allowed to be submitted where approved by the fire code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the fire code official, and any other information as required by the fire code official. Plans submitted for review shall comply with and provide adequate information and details as applicable with this code and the International Code Council fire plan review guidelines and NFPA fire plan review guidelines. Buildings or portions of buildings storing or using chemicals including occupancy groups storing less than the maximum allowable quantity shall submit material classification letters to include a floor layout showing locations and amounts to be stored, method of use and any other information as required by the fire code official. Occupancy classification letter / material classification letter. A completed occupancy classification letter / material classification letter or other approved Fire Protection report shall be submitted to the fire code official for buildings or portions therefore that are to be used for any of the following purposes: 1. Warehousing or storage, 2. Retail including rack display of products, 3. Hazardous Materials storage and/or use, 4. Manufacturing, 5. Sales or storage of upholstered furniture, or 6. When it is determined by the fire code official that sufficient quantities of chemicals are stored on site that could pose a hazard to firefighters in a fire emergency. The occupancy classification letter / material classification letter is required to be submitted: 1. With the building permit submittal documents submitted to the fire code official when seeking a building permit; 2. To the fire code official during a final fire prevention inspection; or 3. At any other time when required by the fire code official. Page 75 of 191 The occupancy classification letter / material classification letter is to be prepared by the owner and/or tenant of the building/space in question. It is to be signed, dated and on company letterhead. The owner/tenant may use a registered design professional to prepare the occupancy classification letter / material classification letter or the fire code official may require the owner/tenant to use a registered design professional to prepare the occupancy classification letter / material classification letter. If the occupancy classification letter / material classification letter is pre- pared by a registered design professional, it is to be countersigned by the owner and/or tenant. A revised occupancy classification letter / material classification letter is to be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval prior to a change in: 1. The type or amount of chemicals or hazardous material(s) used or stored, 2. The type or amount of storage, storage height, method of storage, or change of storage location, or 3. The manufacturing process. (38) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.2.2 to read as follows: [A] 106.2.2 Fire protection system design and construction drawings. Design and construction drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate compliance with this code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of installation. Design and construction drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9. (39) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.2.3 to read as follows: [A] 106.2.3 Applicant responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the construction documents include all of the fire protection requirements and the design and construction drawings are complete and in compliance with the applicable State Laws and local codes and standards. (40) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.2.4 to read as follows: [A] 106.2.4 Reviewed documents. Construction documents reviewed by the fire code official are reviewed with the intent that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code. Reviewed documents by the fire code official shall not relieve the applicant and/or contractor of the responsibility of compliance with this code, local, state, or federal laws and codes. Any errors, oversights, or omissions from a review shall not preclude the designer or installer from complying with local, state, or federal laws and codes. (41) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.3 to read as follows: [A] 106.3 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the reviewed construction documents which a permit was issued for, any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with, modified, or altered the work from the reviewed construction documents which a permit was issued for shall be resubmitted for review as an amended set of construction documents prior to the continuation of work. (42) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 106.4 to read as follows: Page 76 of 191 [A] 106.4 Retention of construction documents. One set of construction: documents shall be retained by the fire code official for a period of not less than 5 years or for as long as the structure or activity to which such records or approvals relate remains in existence, unless otherwise provided by other regulations, or as required by state or local laws. One set of reviewed construction documents shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. Where changes or modification were made during construction a complete set of new As-Builts construction documents shall be provided to the fire code official at the completion of the project. A complete set of construction documents shall be provided to the owner(s) at the completion of the project for their records. (43) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 107.3 to read as follows: [A] 107.3 Permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at the time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the fire code official, or building code official the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the fire code official. Final permit valuation shall be set by the fire code official or building code official. (44) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 107.4 to read as follows: [A] 107.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, activity or operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees and may receive a citation/summons to appear in municipal court. (45) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 108.1 to read as follows: [A] 108.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official, authorize representative of the fire department, inspectors, or other related technical officers is authorized to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises in accordance with Section 104.3 for the purpose of enforcing this code. (46) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 108.2 to read as follows: [A] 108.2 Inspections. The fire code official, authorize representative of the fire department, inspectors, or other related technical officers is authorized to conduct such inspections as are deemed necessary to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of this code and to approve reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be prepared and submitted in writing for review and approval. Inspection reports shall be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The fire code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report on unusual, detailed or complex technical issues subject to the approval of the governing body. (47) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is -hereby amended by amending [A] 108.4 to read as follows: Page 77 of 191 [A] 108.4 Approvals. Approval as the result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. The approval of an inspection shall not prevent the fire code official or 31 party fire inspector from requiring the correction of errors or violations in the construction or installation or from requiring the corrections after construction or installation has been completed. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. (48) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 109.2 to read as follows: [A] 109.2 Testing and operation. Equipment, systems, and devices requiring periodic testing or operation to ensure maintenance shall be tested or operated as specified in this code, applicable NFPA requirements, and/or manufactures requirements. (49) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 109.4 to read as follows: [A] 109.4 Supervision. Maintenance and testing shall be under the supervision of a responsible person who shall ensure that such maintenance and testing are conducted at specified intervals in accordance with this code, applicable NFPA requirements, and/or manufactures requirements. (50) CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 109.6 to read as follows: [A] 109.6 Overcrowding. Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed. The fire code official upon finding any overcrowding conditions, or obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress, or upon finding any condition which constitutes a life safety hazard, shall be authorized to cause the function, gathering, or event to be stopped and if deemed necessary vacate the building until such condition, overcrowding, or obstruction is corrected. A person commits an offense if he or she refuses to obey an order to vacate. (5 1) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by deleting section[A] 111, [A] 112 and [A] 113. (52) CHAPTER I SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is hereby amended by amending [A] 113.4 to read as follows: [A] 113.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition. Upon conviction for a violation of this subsection, a person shall be liable (53) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by amending the following terms in 202 to read as follows: Page 78 of 191 202 General Definitions. [BG] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less -than -24-hour basis to persons who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including but not limited to oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. The determination of whether or not a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person has been rendered incapable of self- preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. BATTERY TYPES. For the purposes of this code, certain types are defined as follows Flow battery. A type of storage battery that includes chemical components dissolved in two different liquids. Ion exchange, which provides the flow of electrical current, occurs through the membrane while both liquids circulate in their respective spaces. Lead -acid battery. A storage battery that is comprised of lead electrodes immersed in sulfuric electrolyte. Lithium metal polymer battery. A storage battery that is comprised of nonaqueous liquid or polymerized electrolytes, which provide ionic conductivity between lithiated positive active material electrically separated from metallic lithium or lithiated negative active material. Lithium -ion battery. A storage battery that consists of lithium ions embedded in a carbon graphite or nickel metal -oxide substrate. The electrolyte is a polymer mixture of carbonates with an inorganic salt and can be in a liquid or a gelled polymer form. The lithium ions are the charge carriers of the battery. Nickel -cadmium (Ni -Cd) battery. An alkaline storage battery in which the positive active material is nickel oxide, the negative contains cadmium and the electrolyte is potassium hydroxide. Nickel -metal hydride (Ni -AM. An alkaline storage battery in which the positive active material is nickel oxide, the negative electrode is an intermetallic compound and the electrolyte is usually potassium hydroxide. Nonrecombinant battery. A storage battery in which, under conditions of normal use, hydron and oxygen gases are created by electrolysis are vented into the air outside of the battery. Page 79 of 191 Recombinant battery. A storage battery in which, under conditions of normal use, hydron and oxygen gases are created by electrolysis are converted back into water inside the battery instead of venting into the air outside of the battery. Preengineered stationary storage battery system. An energy storage system consisting of batteries, a battery management system, components and modules that are produced in a factory, designed to comprise the system when assembled on the job site. Prepackaged stationary storage battery system. An energy storage system consisting of batteries, a battery management system, components and modules that is factory assembled and shipped as a complete unit for installation at the job site. Sodium -beta storage battery. A storage battery, also referred to as a Na -beta battery or NBB, which uses a solid beta -alumina electrolyte membrane that selectively allows sodium ion transport between a positive electrode such as metal halide and a negative sodium electrode. Stationary storage battery. A group of electrochemical cells interconnected to supply a nominal voltage of DC power to a suitably connected electrical load, designed for service in a permanent location. The number of cells connected in a series determines the nominal voltage rating of the battery. The size of the cells determines the discharge capacity of the entire battery. After discharge, it may be restored to a fully charged condition by electric current flowing in a direction opposite to the flow of current when the battery is discharged. Valve -regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery. A lead -acid battery consisting of sealed cells furnished with a valve that opens to vent the battery whenever the internal pressure of the battery exceeds the ambient pressure by a set amount. In VRLA batteries, the liquid electrolyte in the cells is immobilized in an absorptive glass mat (AGM cells or batteries) or by the addition of a gelling agent (gel cells or gelled batteries). Vented (flooded) lead -acid battery. A lead -acid battery consisting of cells that have electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte. Flooded lead -acid batteries have a provision for the user to add water to the cells and are equipped with a flame -arresting vent which permits the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the cells in a diffused manner such that a spark, or other ignition source, outside the cell will not ignite the gases inside the cell. CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM. A stationary, rechargeable energy storage system consisting of capacitors, chargers, controls and associated electrical equipment designed to provide electrical power to a building or facility. The system is typically used to provide standby or emergency power, an uninterruptable power supply, load shedding, load sharing or similar capabilities. Pre-engineered capacitor energy storage system. A capacitor energy storage system consisting of capacitors, an energy management system, components and modules that are produced in a factory, designed to comprise the system when assembled on the job site. Prepackaged capacitor energy storage system. A capacitor energy storage system consisting of capacitors, an energy management system, components and modules that is factory assembled and then shipped as a complete unit for installation at the job site. [A] CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Any of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure: Page 80 of 191 1. Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure. 2. Any change from one group to another group within an occupancy classification. 3. Any change in use within a group for a specific occupancy classification. 4. Any change in the purpose of, or a change in the level of activity within, a building or structure. [M] COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. Appliances that are used outside of residential occupancies and are used in a commercial setting or commercial food service establishment for heating or cooking food and which produce grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke or odors that are required to be removed through a local exhaust ventilation system. Such appliances include deep fat fryers, upright broilers, griddles, broilers, steam jacketed kettles, hot- top ranges, under -fired broilers (charbroilers), ovens, barbecues, rotisseries, and similar appliances. For the purpose of this definition, a food service establishment shall include any building or a portion thereof used for the preparation and serving of food. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. Also known as an Emergency Apparatus Access Road. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot lane, access roadway, and drive. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief, or his designee, is charged with the administration and enforcement of the code. FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure by one or more qualified individuals whose sole duty is performing a continuous and systematic watch and patrol of a property, building(s) or portion thereof for the purposes of identifying any suspicious or potentially hazardous conditions, any abnormalities or concerns that need close observation, identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire or other emergency, and raising an alarm of any fire or other emergency and notifying Emergency Services Dispatch and the Fire Department, and keeping record at timed intervals. Fire watch personnel shall have proper and adequate means of communication devices. [BG] FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. Facilities or dwellings that provide care to more than five children, up to the age of eighteen (18) years old and not related to the caregiver. [BG] HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or working. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets are not considered habitable spaces. [BG] HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55 feet (10 668 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. HOT WORK PERMITS. Permits issued by the jurisdiction or where approved by the responsible person at the facility under the hot work permit program permitting welding or other hot work to be done in locations referred to in Section 3503.3 and pre -permitted by flee fire code official. [BG] INCAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION. Persons who, because of age, physical limitations, mental limitations, chemical dependency or medical treatment, cannot respond as an individual to an emergency situation. It is reasonable to determine that a person is incapable of self-preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of travel from a building or area to the outside without supervision or direction from other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. [BG] MEDICAL CARE. Care involving medical, dental, or surgical procedures, nursing, or for psychiatric purposes. Page 81 of 191 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES. Vehicles, trailers, or watercraft that contain any heat producing equipment to cook, fry or warm products or any cooking equipment that produce smoke or grease -laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and serving food to the public. Vehicles intended for and used for private recreation shall not be considered mobile food preparation vehicles. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. For the purposes of this code, certain occupancies are defined as follows: [BG] Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. New educational Group facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, orobstructions. [BG] Group E, day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more than five children older than 2 %2 years of age who receive educational, supervision or personal care services for less than 24 hours per day. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, orobstructions. [BG] Institutional Group I. Institutional Group I occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which care or supervision is provided to persons who are not capable of self-preservation without physical assistance or in which persons are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted. Institutional occupancies shall be classified as Group I-1, I-2, I-3 or 1-4. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. [BG] Residential Group R. Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classified as an Institutional Group I or when not regulated by the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2 of the International Building Code. Group R occupancies not constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code as permitted by Sections 310.4.1 and 310.4.2 of the International Building Code shall comply with Section 420 of the International Building Code. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. Page 82 of 191 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, orobstructions. OVERCROWDING. A condition that exists when either there are more people in a building, structure or portion thereof than have been authorized or posted, or when the fire code official, determines that a threat exists to the safety of the occupants due to persons sitting and/or standing in locations that may obstruct or impede the use of aisles, passages, corridors, stairways, exits or other components of the means of egress, or upon finding any condition which constitutes a life safety hazard. [BG] PRIVATE GARAGE. A building or portion of a building in which motor vehicles used or stored by the owner or tenants of the building or buildings on the premises and are stored or kept, without provisions for repairing or servicing such vehicles for profit. SKY LANTERN. A device with a fuel source that incorporates an open flame in order to make the device airborne also known as sky candles, fire balloons, Chinese lanterns. This definition does not include manned Zeppelin, hot air balloons, rigid airships, dirigibles, blimps, and similar. SPECIAL AMUSEMENT BUILDING. A building that is temporary, permanent, or mobile that contains a device or system that conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around, or over a course in any direction as a form of amusement arranged so that the egress path is not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions or intentionally confounded egress path, or is not readily available because of the mode of conveyance through the building or structure, to include escape rooms, haunted houses, and similar uses. (54) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by amending 202 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: [BG] SMOKE COMPARTMENT. A space within a building separated from other interior areas of the building by smoke barriers, including interior walls and horizontal assembles. (55) CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS is hereby amended by adding the following definitions to 202 as follows: 202 General Definitions. BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY LEAD ACID. A system which consists of three interconnected subsystems: 1. A lead -acid battery. 2. A battery charger. 3. A collection of rectifiers, inverters, converters, and associated electrical equipment as required for a particular application. CAPACITOR ARRAY. An arrangement of individual capacitor modules in close proximity to each other, mounted on storage racks or in cabinets or other enclosures. CARNIVAL/CIRCUS. An organized program or event of entertaining or exhibition, which may or may not include merrymaking, feasting, and/or masquerading, either inside or outside a structure, and may or may not include animals or motorized vehicles. ENCLOSED PATIO. A space, under a roof covering, that is enclosed on two sides or more by screen wire, mesh wire, glass, plastic/vinyl, or other material, to include railing, half walls, and similar where the means of egress may be limited or restricted to one or more openings that limits egress from or requires Page 83 of 191 egressing through any portion of an occupied structure, or where there may only be one or more means of egress that is open to free egress movement. The area of an enclosed patio shall be considered part of the interior of the structure and shall be included in calculating the occupancy capacity of a building, and shall meet the requirements for egress, egress lighting, and any other provision of this code or the International Building Code. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. An electronic system that protects stationary storage batteries from operating outside their safe operating parameters and generates an alarm and trouble signal for off normal conditions. FIRE MARSHAL. The official responsible for investigations of fires. FOOD BOOTH. A food booth is a temporary portable canopy, or any form of roofed structure, tent, or area with or without walls on any side. ENGINEERED SYSTEMS FOR KITCHEN HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. Fixed suppression system types of engineered systems. Pre -Engineered System Designed and built as a self-contained unit. Designed and pre -built off site as a complete assembly, disassembled brought to site and reassembled. Engineered System Shop designed and built on site, where tube and pipe are measured on site cut to length threaded/assembled, cylinders mounted and piped to, controller mounted and connected to devices and appurtenances, nozzles/heads are set at their respective height and location, etc. Engineered System/Pre-Engineered Hybrid Pre -Engineered component(s) used with the remaining system built on site, where tube and pipe are measured on site cut to length threaded/assembled, cylinders mounted and piped to, controller mounted and connected to devices and appurtenances, nozzles/heads are set at their respective height and location, etc. This type of design is treated as an engineered system. MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OR VENDING. A mobile food operation using any heat producing equipment or appliance to cook, fry, or warm products for consumption from a motorized vehicle, towable trailer, watercraft, or similar. Mobile food establishments shall comply with all the same requirements for commercial cooking operations. MONITORING AGREEMENT. A contractual agreement between a building owner/tenant and a licensed or registered firm to provide monitoring service to an installed fire protection system when required. Such service shall include either remote or central service. MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING. Any residential structure consisting of three (3) or more residential dwelling units. (Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.) These buildings are typically, but not always, classified within the Group "R" occupancy classification. OCCUPANT. Any person, agent, operator, entity, firm, or business that occupies a building or part thereof as an owner or tenant. Page 84 of 191 PARKED. To halt or stop an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers or while actively loading or unloading merchandise. PORTE-COCHERE. A roofed structure that is open on at least three sides and extends from the building entrance over an adjacent driveway or driving surface and shelters vehicle ingress and egress. SHELL BUILDING. A shell building is a structure that when completed is not ready for occupancy. A shell building consists of all exterior walls and windows, the roof structure, interior fire rated or separation walls, life safety systems (Fre sprinkler, fire alarm, and similar), plumbing mains services, electrical utilities, and also includes elevated floor assemblies, mezzanines, stairways, and elevators. Shell buildings shall comply with Section 311. Shell buildings are not for occupancy and upon completion shall not receive a Certificate of Occupancy upon completion shell buildings will receive a Letter of Completion from the city building department. STATIONARY BATTERY ARRAY. An arrangement of individual stationary storage batteries in close proximity to each other, mounted on storage racks or in modules, battery cabinets or other enclosures. (56) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 304.1 to read as follows: 304.1 Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures or upon premises. Designers, contractors, and owners shall not be excluded from complying with local, state, or federal laws and codes to include the Texas State Health and Safety Code in the design of and daily operations. (57) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 304.1.3 to read as follows: 304.1.3 Space underneath seats. Spaces underneath grandstand and bleacher seats shall be kept free from combustible and flammable materials and shall not be used for storage. Except where equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and enclosed in not less than 1-hourfire- resistance-rated construction in accordance with the International Building Code. (58) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 304.2 to add Subsection 304.2.1 to read as follows: 304.2.1 Dangerous storing of combustibles. It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to have or keep or store, any quantity of tar, pitch, resin, petroleum or its products, or other combustible materials or substances in such manner that such materials or substances shall be in danger of taking and communicating fire. (59) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by deleting 304.3.3 Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards and combining with 304.3.4 Capacity of 1 cubic yard or more. (60) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 304.3.4 to read as follows: 304.3.4 Capacity of 1 cubic yard or more. Dumpsters with an individual capacity of 1.0 cubic yard [200 gallons (0.76 m3)] or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines, or Lot lines, property lines that can be built upon. Exceptions: Page 85 of 191 I . Dumpsters in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 2. Storage in a structure shall not be prohibited where the structure is of Type I or IIA construction, located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from other buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or container storage. 3. The separation distance from Lot lines or property lines is allowed to be reduced to 3 feet (914 mm) where adjacent to a drainage or driving surface of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in width, or where the fire code official determines that hazard to the adjoining property does not exist, where the storage of combustible materials cannot be placed, or any structures or auxiliary structures cannot be built, placed, orerected. (61) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 305.2 to read as follows 305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or firebrands shall not be carried or transported, into or upon any street or other thoroughfare, except where approved by and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible receptacle, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other combustible material including combustible walls and partitions or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of openings to buildings. Exception: The minimum required separation distance to other combustible materials shall be 2 feet (610 mm) where the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible receptacle and placed on a noncombustible floor, ground surface or stand. (62) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 307.3 to read as follows: 307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where open burning creates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit for open burning has not been obtained, or where open burning has become offensive or questionable due to smoke or odor emissions, or when atmospheric conditions change or local circumstances make such fires hazardous, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open bunting operation. (63) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 308.1.2 to add Subsection 308.1.2.1 to read as follows: 308.1.2.1 Projection of ignited materials. No person shall drop or throw ignited materials, to include a lighted match, cigar, cigarette, or other flaming or glowing substance from a structure or vehicle. (64) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 308.1.4 to add Subsection 308.1.4.1 to read as follows: 308.1.4.1 Temporary Food Vender Booths and Mobile Food Preparation Operations. Shall comply with the following: Fire Extinguishers. Shall be in accordance with Section 906, and: 1. Each vender and/or booth shall have their own fire extinguisher(s) for use. 1.1 Non -cooking vendors — ABC type dry chemical minimum rating of 2 -A:10 -13:C. 1.2 Cooking with flat grills, fryers, woks, etc., requires a Class K fire extinguisher. 1.3 Cooking not producing grease -laden vapors requires a 3-A:40-B:C extinguisher. Page 86 of 191 No smoking signs: 1. All food booths and mobile food preparation vehicles equipped with propane shall post a "NO SMOKING" sign next to or directly above the propane tank and visible to the public. 2. Sign shall be posted with a minimum of four -inch lettering on a contrasting background. Compressed Gas Cylinders: 1. Liquid Propane Gas cylinders must be properly secured and remain secured at all times. 2. Must be stored on the exterior of the vehicle. 3. Must be secured to a fixed object. 4. Minimum of 10 -foot clearance between other mobile food preparation vehicles or other combustible materials. Generators: 1. Fuel tanks should be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. 2. Generators should not be refueled during public hours of the event. Generators shall not be refueled when the engine is running or hot and shall be performed at least twenty (20) feet from tents, canopies, and membrane structures. 3. Generators shall be isolated from contact with the public. 4. Storage of gasoline or diesel fuel is not allowed near generators or in food/vender booths. Electrical: 1. Only heavy-duty three prong extension cords should be used. Extension cords shall be of sufficient gauge wire and type to serve the rated ampacity of equipment and/or appliance being powered and be UL Listed. 2. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment are to be in good working condition without splices, deterioration or damage. No modified or damaged equipment is to be used. 3. Power strips are allowable, but at no time can be "daisy chained" (plugging one power strip into another) together and are only allowed for low amp electronics. 4. Power strips are not permitted to be used as power taps for fans, refrigeration, cooking, heating, and similar appliances or equipment. Separate power cords should be used for each appliance. Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles: 1. The cooking of foods using a flat grill, fryer, char grill, or other device inside a truck or trailer will require an exhaust hood and fire suppression system. Exemption: B-B-Que pits on open trailers. Open -flame cooking devices associated with food booths: 1. All cooking equipment shall be of an approved type. 2. All food booths with cooking operations shall be required to have their own portable fire extinguishers in accordance with Section 904.12.5. The extinguisher must be currently inspected by a Texas licensed fire extinguisher company with a current inspection tag attached. Required inspection once a year. 3. Food booths shall be located a minimum of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any permanent structure. 4. Food booths utilized for cooking operations shall have a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) separation between booths, vehicles, or trailers. Where approved by the fire code official and when due to limited space where a 10 foot clearance is not possible on all sides, and where a 20 foot clearance is provided on two opposite sides no more than two booths shall be placed Page 87 of 191 side-by-side and a three (3) foot aisle space shall be maintained between the two (2) booths and 10 foot clearance is maintained on each side of groups of two (2) booths. 5. Exit openings shall be a minimum of 32 inches (813 mm) wide and 74 inches (1880 mm) in height. Unobstructed exist access shall be provided from all food booths. 6. Combustible storage and materials shall not be within 5 feet (1524 mm) of solid fuel burning apparatus, gas burners, or open flames. 7. There may be no storage of liquid or compress gas fuel(s) in the food booths. Except for the liquid or compressed gas container attached to the cooking device. 8. A minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) shall be provided between the food booth and cooking appliance. 9. A minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) of clearance must be maintained between the public and all cooking devices. 10. A minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) shall be provided between deep fat frying appliance, woks, flat top grills, and/or open flame stoves or devices. Where less than 18 inches deep -fat fryers shall have a steel baffle between the fryer and surface flames of an adjacent appliance. The baffle shall be 8 inches in height and be the full depth of the appliance. Coleman stoves or equivalent associated with food booths: 1. No gasoline or kerosene may be used, unless the device is specifically designed and listed for that fuel. 2. No fueling of stove may be done in the food booth. 3. There may be no storage of fuel in the food booth. Butane or propane equipment associated with food booths: 1. The maximum size of Liquid Petroleum Gas tanks that can be used inside of a booth is 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) or less. Liquid Petroleum Gas tanks with more than 1.5 gallons shall be located outside of food booth. Not more than 1 spare Liquid Petroleum Gas container per booth, with an aggregate weight not exceeding 20 pounds shall be allowed to be stored outside of the food booth. 2. Cooking appliances shall have an on-off valve. Tank shut-off valves shall not be used as an on-off valve for the appliance. 3. Any hose(s) used to pipe LP Gas to a device shall be listed by UL, FM, or other approved agency and listed specifically for LP Gas service or use. All valves, couplings, fittings, and any other devices shall meet the requirements for LP Gas Service as outlined in the Uniforrn Mechanical Code, NFPA 54 and 58, or will be deemed unapproved and removed from service. 4. All tanks must be protected from damage and secured in the upright position. 5. Tanks located outside of booths must have a pressure regulator if in excess of 5 -gallon capacity. 6. Liquid Petroleum Gas tanks shall not be located within 10 feet of a building door or window. 7. All valves must be turned off when appliances/ tanks are not in use. 8. Emptied liquid or compressed gas tanks or cylinders are to be removed from the site immediately after use. 9. Prior to use, all connections must be tested for leaks (may be done with a soap and water solution). Solid fuel cooking associated with food booths: 1. Solid fuel cooking is prohibited inside of booths. 2. Solid fuel cooking shall be performed only in areas with a safe clearance away from the public. 3. Only commercially sold charcoal lighter fluid, electric starters, or propane torch may be used (no gasoline, kerosene, etc.). 4. Storage of starter fuel in the booth is not permitted. 5. Barbecue and solid fuel burning units shall be constantly attended while in use or until cool. Page 88 of 191 6. Coals shall be disposed of only in metal containers that have been designated for such use and are approved by the fire code official. 7. Dumping of coals in trash containers is prohibited. Decorations: 1. All decorative material shall be at least six (6) feet away from any open flame, cooking element, or heat source or be flame resistant. (65) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 310.1 to read as follows: 310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in the areas indicated in Sections 310.2 through 310.8 and prohibited in all public places within the city limits of the City of Cibolo and in accordance with the provisions of City of Cibolo ordinances. (66) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 311.6 to read as follows 311.6 Unoccupied tenant spaces in mall buildings, strip centers or lease spaces. Unoccupied tenant spaces in covered and open mall buildings, strip centers or lease spaces shall be: 1. Kept free from the storage of any materials. 2. Separated from the remainder of the building by partitions of not less than 0.5 -inch -thick (12.7 mm) gypsum board or an approved equivalent and to the underside of the ceiling of the adjoining tenant spaces. 3. Secured openings and all doors shall be kept key locked in the closed position except during that time when open for inspection and/or cleaning. 4. Kept free from combustible waste and be broom swept clean. (67) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 312.1 to read as follows: 312.1 General. Vehicle impact protection required by this code shall be provided by posts that comply with Section 312.2 or by other approved physical barriers that comply with Section 312.3. New and existing care facilities shall provide vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312.1 where any one of the following conditions exists: 1. Buildings or facilities without above grade foundations and structural exterior walls. 2. Buildings or facilities with at grade foundations. 3. Buildings or facilities having unobstructed vehicle access to the building or area. Tire stops, curbs, sidewalks or similar do not count as protection, barriers, or obstructions. (68) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 313.1 to read as follows: 313.1 General. Fueled equipment including, but not limited to, portable generators and portable cooking equipment, motorcycles, mopeds, go-carts, golf carts, lawn -care equipment, and similar shall not be fueled, defueled, stored, operated, or repaired within a building. Exceptions: 1. Buildings or rooms constructed for such use in accordance with the International Building Code. 2. Where allowed by Section 314. 3. Storage of equipment utilized for maintenance purposes is allowed in approved locations where the aggregate fuel capacity of the stored equipment does not exceed 10 gallons (38 L) and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. Page 89 of 191 (69) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 315.3.1 to read as follows: 315.3.1 Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings and not less than 18 inches (457 mm) below the level plane of the sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings. (70) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 315.3.3 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 315.3.3 Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, elevator machine rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5. Page 90 of 191 (71) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 315.4 to read as follows: 315.4 Outside storage. Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property or lot line. Exceptions: 1. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 5 feet (1524 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and the fire code official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists. 2. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced when the fire code official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists. (72) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 316.4 to read as follows: 316.4 Obstructions on roofs. Wires, cables, ropes, antennas, or other suspended obstructions installed on the roof of a building having a roof slope of less than 30 degrees (0.52 rad) shall not create an obstruction that is less than 7 feet (2133 mm) high above the surface of the roof. Exceptions: 1. Such obstruction shall be permitted where the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is encased in a white, 2 -inch (51 mm) minimum diameter plastic pipe or an approved equivalent and where such obstruction is not located across a marked, designated, or implied walking surface. 2. Such obstruction shall be permitted where there is a solid obstruction below such that accidentally walking into the wire, cable, rope, antenna or suspended obstruction is not possible. (73) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 316.6.2 to read as follows: 316.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage' within the utility easement underneath high-voltage transmission lines shall be limited to noncombustible material. Storage of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flammable and combustible liquids is prohibited. Exception: Combustible storage, including vehicles and fuel storage for backup power equipment serving public utility equipment, is allowed, provided that a plan indicating the storage configuration is submitted and approved, and a letter of approval from the electric utility provider is submitted to the city with the plan submittal. (74) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 317.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 317.1 General. Landscaped roofs shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 317.2 through 317.5 and Sections 1505 and 1507.15 of the Building Code. (75) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 319.1 to read as follows: 319.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles shall comply with this section. Page 91 of 191 (76) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 319.4 to add 319.4.3 to read as follows: 319.4.3 Fire extinguisher for generators. Portable generators shall have a (3-A:40-B:C) portable fire extinguisher in addition to the other fire extinguishers. (77) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 319.5 to read as follows: 319.5 Appliance connection to fuel supply piping. Gas cooking appliances shall be secured in place and connected to fuel -supply piping with an appliance connector complying with ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16. The connector installation shall be configured in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Movement of appliances shall be limited by restraining devices installed in accordance with the connector and appliance manufacturer's instructions. Appliances shall be secured in position to prevent shifting or movement during travel and an approved method shall be provided that will ensure that the appliance is returned to the design location after cleaning or movement of the appliance. Appliances on casters or legs without casters shall be provided with caster or leg positioning devices securely attached to the floor. Where appliances do not appear to be properly located the fire code official is authorized to require an evaluation of the fixed suppression system to ensure all appliances are correctly positioned and the correct nozzles are in place. (78) CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is hereby amended by amending 319.7.2 to read as follows: 319.7.2 Nonmetallic storage tanks. Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions and shall comply with both of the following: 1. Tanks shall be listed for use with cooking oil, including maximum temperature to which the tank will be exposed during use. 2. Tank capacity shall not exceed 60 gallons (227 L) per tank. (79) CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is hereby amended by amending 401.8 to read as follows: 401.8 Interference with fire department operations. It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or restrict the mobility of or block the path of travel of a fire department emergency vehicle in any way, or to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or hamper any fire department operation. When requested to make location, no owner, agent, or responsible person shall fail to respond to the location of the fire or other emergency or fail to make contact with the fire code official. (80) CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is hereby amended by amending 403.7.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 403.7.2 Group I-2 occupancies. Group I-2 occupancies shall comply with Sections 403.7.2.1 through 403.7.2.5. Page 92 of 191 (8 1) CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is hereby amended by amending Table 405.3 to read as follows: TABLE 405.3 FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL FREOUENCY AND PARTICIPATION GROUP OR OCCUPANCY FREQUENCY PARTICIPATION Group A Quarterly Staff Group Ba Annually All occupants Group B (Ambulatory care facilities) Quarterly on each shift Staff Group Ba (Clinic, outpatient) Annually Staff Group E Monthly All occupants Group F Annually Employees Group I -le Semiannually on each shift All occupants Group I-2 Quarterly on each shift Staff Group I-3 Quarterly on each shift Staff Group I-4 Monthly on each shift All occupants Group R-1 Quarterly on each shift Employees Group R -2b Four annually All occupants Group R -4e I Semiannually on each shift All occupants Emergency evacuation drills are required in Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Emergency evacuation drills in Group R-2 college and university buildings shall be in accordance with Section 403.9.2.1. Other Group R-2 occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 403.9.2.2. In Groups 1-1 and R4, See Section 403.7.1.4 and 403.9.3.4 for additional drills forstatf. (82) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 501.3 to read as follows: 501.3 Construction documents. Construction documents for proposed site development and/or building construction shall include fire apparatus access, location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access roads and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire flow for proposed buildings and for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the Permit Office or 3rd party fire inspector for review and permitting prior to construction. A Fire Protection Plan Sheet (labeled as such) shall be submitted with the site plan construction documents Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, and shall show and include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Property owners name, address, and contact information, developers name, address, and contact information, Engineers name, address, and contact information, 2. Compass Reading in the form of a North indicating arrow, 3. Property and/or Lot Lines, 4. Street Frontage, 5. Location of all buildings (existing and proposed), to include type of construction and proposed use, 6. Emergency apparatus access roads (i.e. fire lanes) to buildings. Fire lanes shall be highlighted and shall include dimensions (width, turning radii, clearance to overhead obstructions, support design requirement, etc.) and distance to all portions of the building(s), 7. Fences, gates, walls, retaining walls (to include heights of retaining walls), streams, and other obstructions to firefighter access, 8. Location of all fire hydrants (existing and proposed). This shall include the direction and distance to all hydrants not shown on the site plan, but within one thousand (1000) feetof the Page 93 of 191 building(s) to be protected, to include measured distance from hydrant(s) to all portions of the building(s), 9. Location of all aboveground and underground utilities (electric, gas water, etc.) along or across the property and up to the building(s) with proposed location of meters, 10. Size (diameter and length) and location of all water main piping (proposed and existing). The pressure class and type of new pipe to be installed shall be identified, 11. Size, type, and location of valves including post indicator valves (if they are located in a pit), control room(s), automatic sprinkler system shut-off, etc. 12. The location, type, and size of backflow prevention device(s), where installed, 13. Location of Fire Department Connection(s) suppling automatic sprinkler risers and standpipe risers, 14. Location of all automatic sprinkler piping and standpipe riser piping, 15. Other water supplies where applicable, and 16. Current fire flow data for determining construction type and fire sprinkler requirements. (83) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 501.3.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 501.3.1 Site safety plan. The owner or owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an approved written site safetyplan in accordance with Section 3303. (84) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.1.1 to read as follows: 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building, dwelling, or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The minimum street, road, drive, or lane width for streets, roads, drives, or lanes with fire hydrants along them is 26 feet curb face to curb face or clear unobstructed driving surface. Where streets, roads, or lanes have islands, curbs, or other obstructions present the 26 -foot width is considered to be met when a minimum 20 -foot curb face to curb face or clear unobstructed driving surfaces are provided on both sides of the obstruction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility, building, or dwelling and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved accessible route around the exterior of the building or facility. Facilities, buildings, or dwellings without fully accessible side yards to the rear and/or rear yards that are fenced, cross fenced, or designed in a manner that would create a land locked rear yard or otherwise obstructed preventing access for fire or emergency rescue operations shall provide approved fire apparatus access roads along the rear of the properties or lots. Exception: 1. When request is made and evaluated by the fire code official based on the site, property conditions, and/or other factors the fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where any of the following conditions occur: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 1.2. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies, and where fire hydrants supplied from public water mains and are within 400 feet (122 m) of all portions of the dwelling or building and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the dwelling or building as measured by an approved accessible route around the exterior of the dwelling or building. 1.3. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades, or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. Page 94 of 191 2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities. The fire code official is authorized to require existing facilities, buildings, or portions of a building to comply with this section. (85) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.2.1 to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads with a fire hydrant shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet (7925 mm) curb face to curb face or clear unobstructed driving surface the length of the road. Where fire apparatus access roads have islands, curbs, or other obstructions present the 26 -foot width is considered to be met when a minimum 20 -foot curb face to curb face or clear unobstructed driving surfaces are provided on both sides of the obstruction. Fire apparatus access roads without a fire hydrant shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) curb face to curb face or clear unobstructed driving surface, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4268 mm). All surface width measurements without curbs are exclusive of shoulders. (86) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.2.4 to read as follows: 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 50 foot outside radius and 28 foot inside radius the fire code official is authorized to adjust the radius if determined necessary based on any conditions present. (87) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.2.7 to read as follows: 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus and shall not exceed 8 percent. Fire apparatus access roads shall not have high or low elevation changes that would allow an apparatus to bottom out the center of, or nose into, or cause the rear of the apparatus to drag the surface. (88) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.2.8 to read as follows: 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. Fire apparatus access roads shall not have high or low elevation changes that would allow an apparatus to bottom out the center of, or nose into, or cause the rear of the apparatus to drag the surface. Designers are required to contact the fire code official for updated apparatus information. (See Figure 508.2.8) Page 95 of 191 FIGURE 503.28 Apparatus Angles of Approach and Departure (89) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.3 to read as follows: 503.3 Markings. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING— FIRE LANE —TOW/ AWAY ZONE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads and/or fire lanes to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clear and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility and shall comply with Section D 103.6. (90) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.5 to read as follows: 503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including county roads or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Gates or barricades shall also meet the requirements of Section 503.6. (91) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 503.6 to read as follows: 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Electric gate operators using a keyed switch shall have a switch that allows for key removal when the switch is left in the emergency open position keeping the gate open until the key switch has been returned to the normal position. The current key in use is by the Knox® Company. Security gates and gates across a fire apparatus access road shall have a minimum 20 foot (6096 mm) clear width opening (wider opening where required as part of an emergency access lane). Security gates and gates across a fire apparatus access road shall swing in the direction of travel towards the building(s) or development or open horizontally to avoid the backing up of apparatus. (92) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 504.3 to read as follows: Page 96 of 191 504.3 Stairway access to roof and roof hatch or trap door access to a roof. New buildings four or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. Stairway access to the roof in buildings of any story shall be in accordance with Section 1011.12. Such stairway shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway continues to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification. In buildings of any story where access to the roof is provided by a roof hatch or trap door the opening shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.5 m') in area and having a minimum dimension of 32 inches (813 mm). (93) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 505.1 to read as follows: 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings and complexes to include all buildings in a complex shall have approved address numbers, building numbers, or be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and the preferred location shall be in the upper corner near the roof line or placed in an approved position on the building that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Address numbers shall be of a size clearly visible from the street or road the building is addressed off of, at a minimum each character shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). For buildings with individual suites, the suite numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of %: inch (12.7 mm) and be placed above the suite entry door. Tenant spaces with secondary access/exit doors accessible from corridors or the exterior of the building shall be provided with tenant identification by business name and complete address. Where buildings have access from a street or road other than the one address off of the address number and street name shall be posted on that side of the building or at the entry or required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Where there are multiple buildings in a complex or at a single property address, each building shall have building numbers or letters posted on the buildings in a location that is plainly legible and visible from the nearest emergency apparatus access road. Temporary addresses during construction shall be posted on signs at or near the entry and be clearly visible, maintained, and unobstructed at all times. Page 97 of 191 (94) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 506.1 to read as follows 506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or fire -fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require one or more key boxes to be installed in an approved location in new construction and in existing buildings and structures. The mounting height of the key box should be 5 foot 6 inches (1676 mm) to not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above finished floor or approved solid standing surface. Where the key box serves one door the key box shall be mounted on the latch side of the door opening. On new construction the key box shall be recess mounted in the wall. The key box shall be of an approved type Knox® rapid entry system and shall contain keys to gain necessary access to all portions and areas of buildings and keys to all life safety systems as required by the fire code official. The fire code official will require all businesses, buildings, and places open to the public in the City of Cibolo to install approved key boxes for full building access and key boxes for fire service elevator keys complying with Section 506,1.2. The key box type and brand shall be a Knox® rapid entry system the fire department currently has a master key for. Access to key boxes shall not be obstructed. (95) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.2 to read as follows 507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow. Water mains public or private supplying fire hydrants shall be a minimum 8 -inch (203 mm) diameter or larger as hydraulically calculated for the designed flow needed. Where public or private water mains supplying fire mains exceeds 100 linear feet (30 480 mm) from the point of connection at the municipal main to a fire hydrant, alarm check valve, or similar device a backflow prevention device shall be installed at or near the property line closest to the point of connection. Fire lines supplying system risers shall be hydraulically calculated and provide for a 5 psi (0.3 bar) safety factor. Fire department connection piping shall not be sized smaller than the largest system riser. Water pressure in private fire mains shall not be less than 35 psi (2.3 bar) with no fire hydrants in use. When fire hydrants are in use supplying the required fire flow, water pressure in the main at the fire hydrant discharge level shall not be less than 20 psi (1.4 bar) residual. (96) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.3 to read as follows: 507.3 Fire flow. Fire Fire -flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by an approved method acceptable to the fire code official and in accordance with Appendix B and Section B 1000. Fire flow tests shall be submitted to determine available water for the proposed building(s) size and type of construction and for fire sprinkler system designs. Fire flow tests shall be submitted with Site Plans to determine available water for the proposed building(s) size and type of construction and fire flow tests shall be submitted for fire sprinkler system plan designs. Fire flow tests shall be good for one year after date of testing. Fire flow tests shall be witnessed by the Fire Marshal or his or her designee and water purveyor. Page 98 of 191 (97) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.4 to read as follows: 507.4 Water supply test. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official his or her designee and water purveyor or approved documentation of the test shall be provided to the fire code official prior to final approval of the water supply system. Water supply tests shall be performed in accordance with NFPA Standards and Appendix B Section B 1000. (98) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.5 to read as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, Appendix B Section B1000, and Appendix C. Fire hydrant requirements shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Hydrant manufacture to be Muller or East Jordan, 2. Hydrant barrel to be minimum 5 '/4 inch, 3. Hydrant to be left open — right close, 4. Hydrant to have two 2 % inch hose nozzles, 5. Hydrant to have intergraded factory installed 5 -inch Storz pumper nozzle, and 6. Hydrants shall be factory painted in one of the following colors, Public hydrants — Red, Private hydrants — Chrome Yellow (as defined by NFPA), and 7. Public hydrants in Green Valley Special Utility District shall be in accordance with their standards. (99) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.5.1 to read as follows 507.5.1 Where required. Where any portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a fire hydrant on a fire apparatus access road or adjacent public street, as measured by an approved accessible route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Fire hydrants shall be within four hundred (400') feet of all portions of buildings as measured by the path of travel around objects and obstructions not by radius of coverage. The measurement around buildings shall be as a loosely rounded line and not measured tight against the building. Distance from fire hydrant to all buildings shall be measured along the centerline of the lane, street, or road up to and around the building. For the purpose of required fire hydrants and fire hydrant spacing fire hydrants at the ends of Cul -De -Sac's and dead ends will not count as one of the required fire hydrants. High value buildings, property and/or hazardous buildings, property fire hydrants shall be required near intersections and where any portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into a within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a fire hydrant on a fire apparatus access road or adjacent public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. High value buildings, property shall be determined by the Economic Development Corporation and hazardous buildings, property shall be determined by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 one- and two-family dwellings in Platted residential subdivisions the distance requirement shall be 400 feet (122 m) and 600 feet (183 mm) in rural un- platted property. 2. For Group U occupancies the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). 3. Group U buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 the distance may be increased to 500 feet (152 m) where approved by the fire code official except where required by Appendix C. Page 99 of 191 A. Where approved in rural areas of the jurisdiction as per Section B 103.3, and where it is not feasible due to the cost of extending water lines at the time of development, and where approved by the fire code official commercial buildings, upon being evaluated based on the site, size of the development, property conditions, number of buildings, emergency apparatus access, fire and life safety concerns, and/or any other factors such as the total square footage of the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building(s) may be permitted to install on-site water storage tanks. On-site water storage tanks be shall installed in accordance with NFPA 22 and sized in accordance with the fire code official based on the largest proposed buildings to include proposed auxiliary buildings for fire flow for emergency firefighting operations. B. Where approved in rural areas of the jurisdiction as per Section B103.3, and where it is not feasible due to the cost of extending water lines at the time of development, and where approved by the fire code official Group R-3 homes, upon being evaluated based on the site, property conditions, emergency apparatus access, fire and life safety concerns, and/or any other factors such as the total square footage of the single-family dwelling, the type of construction the proposed dwelling(s) may be permitted to install on-site water storage tanks. On-site water storage tanks shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22 and sized in accordance with the fire code official based on the largest proposed buildings to include proposed auxiliary buildings for fire flow for emergency firefighting operations. For Group R-3 developments having one up to no more than two residential dwellings where the above water supply and fire hydrant coverage is not met the following will be needed: 1.1 Each dwelling shall have an approved water storage tank installed in accordance with NFPA 22 and sized in accordance with the fire code official based on the largest proposed dwelling to include proposed auxiliary buildings. The proposed water storage tank shall be design in accordance with the design standards outlined by the fire code official, 1.2 Shared ingress/egress, and emergency access road/lane, and 1.3 An approved emergency apparatus access road to the last and/or farthest Lot with an approved emergency apparatus turnaround. 2. For Group R-3 developments having no more than three residential dwellings all of the following conditions will be needed. 1.1 Shared ingress/egress, and emergency access road/lane in the form of an approved emergency apparatus access road to be a public or private street designed in accordance with the Unified Development Code and Design Construction Manual to the last and/or farthest Lot in accordance with Section 503 and Appendix D and be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the buildings with an approved emergency apparatus turnaround, and 1.2 Each dwelling shall have an approved water storage tank installed in accordance with NFPA 22 and sized in accordance with the fire code official based on the largest proposed dwellings or buildings to include proposed or potential auxiliary buildings. The water storage tank shall be located adjacent to a public right-of-way or private street. Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed along the public or private street in accordance with the standards and requirements of the water system Purveyor and with Section 503 and Appendix B for future connection to public water mains. The proposed water storage tank shall be design in accordance with the design standards outlined by the fire code official. Exception: A single water storage tank when approved by the fire code official may be used for the group of dwellings when meeting the following conditions to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Where development having no more than three residential dwellings and having a home owners or property owners association and having a signed document submitted identifying Page 100 of 191 the person(s), group, and/or association responsible for the construction of, maintenance, and repair of the water storage tank and all appurtenances associated with the water storage tanks continued operation, and not limited to the maintenance and up keep of the grounds around and access to, 2. The water storage tank is sized for the combined fire flow of the two largest dwellings, 3. The water storage tank is adjacent to a public right-of-way, 4. The water storage tank is connected to a water line with hydrants properly spaced and within the distance requirements to buildings, and where the water lines meet the requirements of the Water Purveyor, 5. The water storage tank is designed and installed in accordance with the Fire Department's design standards, and 6. Any additional requirements the fire code official determines is needed based on the site/Lot layouts, property conditions, and/or other factors. The water storage tank for fire flow shall remain in operation until water mains and Fre hydrants are extended to the property/development and are extended upon the development by the owner(s) and/or developer in accordance with Chapter and Appendix B. For Group R-3 developments having more than three residential dwellings the development shall have water mains and fire hydrants connected to a municipal water system in accordance with Sections 507.3, 507.5.1, 507.5.2, 507.5.4, 507.5.5, and 507.5.6 to include an approved emergency apparatus access road to be a public or private street designed in accordance with the Unified Development Code to the last and/or farthest Lot in accordance with Section 503 and Appendix D and be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the buildings with an approved emergency apparatus turnaround. (100) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.5.1.1 to read as follows: 507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connections and standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a fire department connection or standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of the fire department connections. Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) where approved by the fire code official. (101) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.5.4 to read as follows: 507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants, fire department connections, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained at all times. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants. Fire hydrants, fire department connections or fire protection equipment shall not be placed behind fences or barriers without having approved gates or openings. (102) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 507.5.5 to read as follows: 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants and fire department connections. A 3 -foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants and fire department connections except as otherwise required or approved by the fire code official. Page 101 of 191 A 15 foot (4572 mm) clear no parking distance/space along streets, roads, and fire apparatus access roads shall be maintained to each side of fire hydrants as measured from the centerline of the hydrant barrel. (103) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 510.3 to read as follows: 510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the installation of or modification to in- building, two- way emergency responder communication coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.5. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit. Initial radio signal strength tests do not require permitting. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each floor. Construction documents shall be provided to the fire code official in accordance with this code, NFPA 70, and NFPA 72 to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in the building including dimensions. 2. The designer's information and qualifications. 3. The installer and tester's information and qualifications. 4. Submit analysis and scope report. 5. Submit (grid maps) full floor plans with the grid overlay with readings (to include the grid maps that did not pass). Unconnected buildings and floors of the same elevation not interconnected at the same elevation are to be considered separate areas. 6. Submit information on type and model of radios and equipment used for testingwith calibration dates. 7. Frequencies and systems supported. 8. Locations signals are transmitted and received to and from. Radio tower sites and information. 9. Specifications and information on equipment to be installed. 10. Submit information for back-up power with calculations. 11. Power connection to include location of electrical panel and breaker identification. 12. Manufacturers specification information, data sheets indicating model numbers and listing information for all equipment, devices, and materials. 13. Location of equipment, power supplies, antennas, and wiring schematic indicating wiring methods and locations of conduit, junction boxes, and wiring. 14. Power connection to include location of electrical panel and breaker identification. 15. Level 2 Survivability for both the riser and the branch wiring vertical and horizontal. 16. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations. 17. Any additional information required by the fire code official. (104) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 510.5 to read as follows: 510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in accordance with Sections 510.5.1 through 510.5.4 and National Fire Protection Association standards and codes where applicable and not in conflict with this code. (105) CHAPTER 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 510.5.4 to read as follows: Page 102 of 191 510.5.4 Acceptance test and procedure. Where an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the acceptance test and may witness the acceptance test procedure. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows: 1. Each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of 20 approximately equal test areas. 2. The test shall be conducted using a calibrated portable radio of the latest brand and model used by the agency talking through the agency's radio communications system or equipment approved by the fire code official. 3. Failure of not more than two nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. 4. In the event that three of the test areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate, the floor shall be permitted to be divided into 40 equal test areas. Failure of not more than three nonadjacent test areas shall not result in failure of the test. If the system fails the 40 -area test, the system shall be altered to meet the 95 -percent coverage requirement. 5. A test location approximately in the center of each test area shall be selected for the test, with the radio enabled to verify two-way communications to and from the outside of the building through the public agency's radio communications system. Once the test location has been selected, that location shall represent the entire test area. Failure in the selected test location shall be considered to be a failure of that test area. Additional test locations shall not be permitted. 6. The gain values of all amplifiers shall be measured and the test measurement results shall be kept on file with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified during annual tests. In the event that the measurement results become lost, the building owner shall be required to rerun the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values. 7. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at the time of installation and at subsequent annual inspections. 8. Systems incorporating Class B signal -booster devices or Class B broadband fiber remote devices shall be tested using two portable radios simultaneously conducting subjective voice quality checks. One portable radio shall be positioned not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the indoor antenna. The second portable radio shall be positioned at a distance that represents the farthest distance from any indoor antenna. With both portable radios simultaneously keyed up on different frequencies within the same band, subjective audio testing shall be conducted and comply with dBm levels as specified in Sections 510.4.1.1 and 510.4.1.2. 9. Final test grid maps (full floor plans with the grid overlay with readings) shall be provided to the owner and fire code official to show coverage readings and set a base line for future tests as required to show maintained compliance. The submitted records of inspection and testing should not have openiblank areas. Areas on record of inspection and testing form not used should be identified as Not Used or marked N/A. All end of job documents and as-builts shall be submitted to the permit office. (106) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 603.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 603.4 Working space and clearances. Working space around electrical equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section 110.26 ofNFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or less, and Section 110.32 ofNFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated over 1,000 volts. The minimum required working space shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches (914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) Page 103 of 191 in height in front of electrical service equipment. Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm), the minimum working space shall be not less than the width of the equipment. Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space (107) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 604.5.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing read as follows: 604.5.1 Fire service access elevators and lobbies. Where fire service access elevators are required by Section 3007 of the International Building Code, fire service access elevator fire protection and safety features shall be maintained and lobbies required by Section 3007 of the International Building Code shall be maintained free of storage and furniture. (108) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 604.5.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing read as follows: 604.5.2 Occupant evacuation elevators and lobbies. Where occupant evacuation elevators are provided in accordance with Section 3008 of the International Building Code, occupant evacuation elevator fire protection and safety features shall be maintained and lobbies required by Section 3008 of the International Building Code shall be maintained free of storage and furniture. (109) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 605.4.1.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 605.4.1.1 Approval. Outdoor fuel oil storage tanks shall be in accordance with UL 80, UL 142 or UL 2085. (110) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 603.5.2 to read as follows: 603.5.2 Application and use. Relocatable power taps, current taps, extension cords, surge protectors, power taps, multiplug adapters, holiday/decorative lighting, and similar shall be plugged directly into an approved permanently installed receptacle. Where approved multiplug extension cords are used for a fan, audio/visual projector, or similar temporary device, it shall serve only one portable appliance and be temporary in use. Holiday/decorative lighting cords shall not be consecutively connected beyond manufactures recommendation and shall not have any other electrical device connected. Holiday/ decorative lighting cords are for temporary use and shall not be left in place beyond the holiday or event. Holiday/decorative lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to exceed three weeks and shall not be in place consecutively or more than four times within a 12 -month period. (111) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 603.5.3 to read as follows: 603.5.3 Installation. Relocatable power tap cords, surge protector cords, and similar shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage, or be placed across a path, walkway, or walkable surface. Relocatable power tap cords, surge protector cords, and similar shall not be used as an extension cord and are only for use with low amp sensitive electronics devices. Relocatable power tap cords, surge protector cords, and similar shall be properly supported or attached to building components in accordance with manufactures recommendations. (I 12) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending Page 104 of 191 603.6 to read as follows: 603.6 Extension cords. Extension cords, flexible cord, multiplug adapters, holiday/decorative lighting, and similar shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords, multiplug adapters, holiday/decorative lighting, flexible cords, and similar shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage, physical impact, or be placed across a path, walkway, or walkable surface. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances. Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors. Exemption: Holiday/decorative lighting is permitted to be attached to structures when in accordance with manufactures recommendations. (113) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 603 to add 603.11 to read as follows: 603.11 Appliances. Electrical appliances and fixtures shall be tested and listed in published reports of inspected electrical equipment by an approved agency and installed and maintained in accordance with all instructions included as part of such listing. Appliances to include but not limited to refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, paper shredders, and similar shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. (114) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 604.6 to read as follows: 604.6 Elevator keys. All elevators shall be provided with elevator car door and fire-fighter service keys in accordance with Sections 604.6.1 through 604.6.2.4. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire-fighter service keys shall be kept in an approved location for immediate use by the fire department or provided to the fire department. Keys for the elevator car doors and fire- fighter service keys shall be stored in an elevator key box located at the elevator or elevator lobby and the type Knox® rapid entry system one the fire department currently has a master key for. Page 105 of 191 (115) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending [M] 606.2 to read as follows: [M] 606.2 Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances that are used outside of residential occupancies and are used in a commercial setting or commercial food service establishment used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapor. Exception: 1. A commercial grade residential vent/hood extinguishing system is permitted to be utilized in accordance with Section 904.14 when domestic cooking appliances are only utilized in the following: I.I. Employee Break Rooms. 1.2. Licensed Care Facilities operating in Group R-3 occupancy. 1.3. Group E occupancy - classrooms utilized for training in food preparation. 1.4. Group R-2 college dormitories where domestic cooking facilities are installed in accordance with Section 420.10 of the International Building Code. 2. Factory -built commercial exhaust hoods that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 710, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.1.5, 507.2.3, 507.2.5, 507.2.8, 507.3.1, 507.3.3, 507.4 and 507.5 of the International Mechanical Code. 3. Factory -built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 710B, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.1.5, 507.2.3, 507.2.5, 507.2.8, 507.3.1, 507.3.3, 507.4 and 507.5 of the International Mechanical Code. Spaces in which such systems are located shall be considered to be kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1 of the International Mechanical Code. For the purpose of determining the floor area required to be ventilated, each individual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2). 4. Where cooking appliances are equipped with integral down -draft exhaust systems and such appliances and exhaust systems are listed and labeled for the application in accordance with NFPA 96, a hood shall not be required at or above them. (116) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.3.3.3.1 to read as follows: 606.3.3.3.1 Tags. When a commercial kitchen hood or duct system is inspected or cleaned, a tag containing the service provider name, address, telephone number, and date of service shall be provided in a conspicuous location, and for cleaning the next scheduled cleaning date. Prior tags shall be covered or removed. (117) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.4 to read as follows: 606.4 Appliance connection to building utilities. Gas-fired commercial cooking appliances installed on casters or legs without casters and appliances that are moved for cleaning and sanitation purposes shall be connected to the piping system with an appliance connector listed as complying with ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16. The commercial cooking appliance connector installation shall be configured in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Movement of appliances with casters or legs without casters shall be limited by a restraining device installed in accordance with Page 106 of 191 the connector and appliance manufacturer's instructions. The restraining device shall be properly secured to the appliance and building component. (118) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 606.4 to add Subsection 609.4.1 as follows: 606.4.1 Appliance docking. An approved method shall be provided that will ensure that the appliance is returned to the design location. Appliances on casters or legs without casters shall be provided with caster or leg positioning devices securely attached to the floor. Where appliances do not appear to be properly located the fire code official is authorized to require an evaluation of.the fixed suppression system to ensure all appliances are correctly positioned and the correct nozzles are in place. (119) CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 607.3 to read as follows: 607.3 Nonmetallic storage tanks. Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with UL 2152 and shall be installed in accordance with the tank manufacturer's instructions and shall also comply with all of the following: 1. Tanks shall be listed for use with cooking oil, including the maximum temperature to which the tank will be exposed during use. 2. Tank capacity shall not exceed 60 gallons (227 L) per tank. 3. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. (120) CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 701.1 to read as follows: 701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the inspection and maintenance of the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance, fire -resistance -rated construction separation of adjacent spaces and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke to safeguard against the spread of fire, smoke, and products of combustion within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings. New buildings shall comply with the International Building Code. (12 1) CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 701 to add Subsection 701.8 to read as follows: 701.8 Fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. Required fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions shall not terminate at a glass window or glazed partition and shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire or products of combustion. Openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. (122) CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 701 to add Subsection 701.9 to read as follows: 701.9 Occupancy separation. In a multiple occupancy building, where there is an undefined or unknown future occupancy area, all interior occupancy separation walls shall be a minimum of two (2) hour fire walls or fire barrier walls, completed and finished on both sides. Any fire rated wall, regardless of rating, may not terminate at a glass window or glazed partition. Page 107 of 191 Exceptions: In a fully sprinkled, multiple occupancy building, where there is an undefined or unknown future occupancy area that does not contain Group H, Group F -I or Group S-1 occupancies, all interior occupancy separation walls shall be a minimum of one (1) hour fire walls or fire barrier walls, completed and finished on both sides. If using this exception, Group H, Group F-1 or Group S-1 occupancies will be prohibited from occupying the space unless they comply fully with Section 707.3.10 or Section 708.1 of the 2015 International Building Code whichever has the greatest fire protection rating. (123) CHAPTER 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES is hereby amended by amending 705.2.2 to read as follows: 705.2.2 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door each side in letters not less than 2 inch (51 mm) high and of contrasting color to the background (preferably white background with red letters) to read as follows: 1. For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR --DO NOT BLOCK. 2. For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR -- KEEP CLOSED -- DO NOT BLOCK. 3. For doors designed for fire department access: FIRE DOOR- DO NOT BLOCK (124) CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS is hereby amended by amending 807.5.2.2 to read as follows: 807.5.2.2 Artwork in corridors. Artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area, and no artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall be on classroom doors, and artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall not be attached to the ceilings in corridors. No artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall be attached to classroom doors or any doors that are part of the means of egress. Exception: Where an approved sheet of material used for teacher student information. (125) CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS is hereby amended by amending 807.5.2.3 to read as follows: 807.5.2.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached in building without approved fire sprinkler systems and 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached in buildings fully protected with an approved fire sprinkler systems and combustible artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall not be attached to the ceilings. The fire code official is authorized to require the removal of consolidated combustibles materials within or over the allowable percentages when deemed a potential hazard. Exemption: Suspended noncombustible artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall not exceed 10 percent of the specific ceiling area and not be within 4 feet of a fire sprinkler head. Ceiling grids shall be evaluated by manufactures specifications or other means to ensure no restrictions to additional attachments and loading. No artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall be attached to classroom doors or any doors that are part of the means of egress. Exception: Where an approved sheet of material used for teacher student information. (126) CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS is hereby amended by amending 807.5.5.2 to read as follows: Page 108 of 191 807.5.5.2 Artwork in corridors. Artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area, and artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall not be attached to the ceilings in corridors. No artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall be attached to classroom doors or any doors that are part of the means of egress. Exception: Where an approved sheet of material used for teacher student information. (127) CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS is hereby amended by amending 807.5.5.3 to read as follows: 807.5.5.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached in building without approved fire sprinkler systems and 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached in buildings fully protected with an approved fire sprinkler systems and combustible artwork, decorations, and teaching materials shall not be attached to the ceilings. The fire code official is authorized to require the removal of consolidated combustibles materials within or over the allowable percentages when deemed a potential hazard. Exemption: Suspended noncombustible artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall not exceed 10 percent of the specific ceiling area and not be within 4 feet of a fire sprinkler head. Ceiling grids shall be evaluated by manufactures specifications or other means to ensure no restrictions to additional attachments and loading. No artwork, decorations, or teaching materials shall be attached to classroom doors or any doors that are part of the means of egress. Exception: Where an approved sheet of material used for teacher student information. (128) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 901.1 to add Subsection 901.1.1 as follows: 901.1.1 Installation. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. Required systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection where the building is altered, remodeled, or added to. Alterations to fire protection or life safety systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards. Document storage cabinets required. An approved copy of the automatic sprinkler system shall be located at an approved location near the system riser and stored in a manner to prevent damage or deterioration. An approved copy of the fire alarm system shall be located at an approved location near the fire alarm control panel and stored in a manner to prevent damage or deterioration. All electrical breakers serving life safety systems or components to include dry pipe air compressors shall have clips that prevent the breaker from being unintentionally turned off. Devices that have the appearance of light switches shall not be used to control power to life safety systems or components to include dry pipe air compressors. Fire Sprinkler piping is Life Safety and shall take precedence over all ductwork, vents, lights, and main runs of all other piping, except structural members. (129) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 901.4.6 to read as follows: 901.4.6 Appearance of equipment and devices. Any device that has the physical appearance of life safety or fire protection equipment but does not perform that life safety or fire protection function shall Page 109 of 191 be prohibited. Life safety devices shall remain specific to their fire protection system and not be intermixed (water motor gongs/bells for fire sprinkler systems and horns/horn strobes for fire alarm systems). Non -fire protection systems shall not use devices of a similar color or sound. Red, white, or clear lens (with white flash) devices are reserved for fire and life safety. (130) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 901.4.7 to read as follows: 901.4.7 Pump and riser room size. Where provided, fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and servicing as defined by the manufacture, and with a minimum of three (3) feet of working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire- resistance -rated assembly or without removing such elements of, or disabling the function of any other life safety system. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a door(s) and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall not be used for storage. Fire riser rooms housing an automatic sprinkler system riser only shall be a minimum 4 foot (1219 mm) by 4 foot (1219 mm) unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Fire riser rooms housing automatic sprinkler system riser(s) and any other systems, non -fire systems, equipment, devices, plumbing piping and/or appurtenances, or similar shall be a minimum 8 -foot (2438 mm) by 16 -foot (4877 mm) with a minimum of four (4) feet of clear space from the system riser(s), piping, and appurtenances unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. System risers and fire department connection lead-ins shall be a minimum 12 inches (305 mm) from finish walls to outside edge of pipe as measured to back side of pipe and shall be a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) from finish walls or outside edge of adjacent risers to outside edge of pipe as measured to side of pipes. (13 1) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 901.5 to read as follows: 901.5 Installation testing, acceptance tests and completion. Fire protection and life safety systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire -extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to operational testing. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper operation office protection systems. Page 110 of 191 (132) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.1.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted instead of automatic sprinkler system protection where recognized by the applicable standard and approved by the fire code official. (133) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2 to read as follows: 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section and Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12, and throughout multi -tenant buildings 5,000 square feet (464 m2) or more. The calculated area shall be total square footage (as measured from the exterior walls) including all space as well as the area of attached garages, storage facilities, hallways, stairways, and similar areas, and without exemptions for fire areas. Such systems shall be in accordance with Section 903 as well as National Fire Protection Association Standards where conflicts arise the more stringent shall govern. Retrofit: 1.Building additions that exceed the allowed fire area. 2.Two or more building permits related to area increase, are issued over any three consecutive years. Exception: 1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 2 - hour fire -resistance -rated walls and 2 -hour fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling assemblies. 2. Detached non-combustible carports or shade canopies. Detached gazebos and open sided pavilions for residential use. , 3. Independent buildings such as restrooms or snack shops 400 square feet (37 m') or less that are associated with golf courses, parks, and similar uses. 4. Guardhouses that are less than 400 square feet (37 m') in size used to control access to or within residential and/or commercial developments. 5. Detached equipment or storage buildings for commercial use not exceeding 400 square feet (37 m=). 6. Detached residential storage buildings or garages that are non -habitable not exceeding 900 square feet (84 in). (134) CHAPTERS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.2 to add Group B occupancies to read as follows: 903:2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing Group B occupancy and intervening floors of the building where one of the following conditions exists: 1. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 in). 2. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. 903.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for fire areas containing ambulatory care facility occupancies and intervening floors of the building where either of the following conditions exist at anytime: Page 111 of 191 I . Four or more rooms, chairs, beds, or spaces are provided for care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving the facility. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including but not limited to oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. The determination of whether or not a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person has been rendered incapable of self- preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge. (135) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.3 to read as follows: 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows: 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 12,000 square feet (1115 MZ) in area. 2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies. (136) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.4 to read as follows: 903.2.4 Group F-1 and F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group F fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). 2. A Group F fire area is located more than one story above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group F fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 mz). Page 112 of 191 (137) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.4.1 to read as follows: 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all Group F occupancy fire areas that contain woodworking or milling operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 in) which generate finely divided combustible waste or finely divided combustible materials, to include wood shavings, saw dust, sanding dust, and similar. (13 8) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.6 to read as follows: 903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings with a Group I fire area. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group I-1 Condition 1 facilities. (139) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.7 to read as follows: 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 in'). 2. A Group M fire area is located more than one story above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 mz). (140) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.7.2 to read as follows: 903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture, mattresses, household goods, or similar exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 in). (141) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.9 to read as follows: 903.2.9 Group S-1 and S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions exist: 1. A Group S fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). 2. A Group S fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. 3. The combined area of all Group S fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m'). 4. A Group S fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 mz). (142) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.9.1 to read as follows: 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the International Building Code, as shown: 1. Buildings two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with afire area Page 113 of 191 containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464 m2). 2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with afire area containing repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet (464M2). 3. Buildings with a repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements. 4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2). (143) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.9.2 to read as follows: 903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of tires. Buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71M3) in or adjacent to, shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. (144) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.9.4 to read as follows: 903.2.9.4 Group S-1 and S-2 upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group S fire area where the area used for the storage of upholstered furniture, mattresses, household goods, or similar exceeds 2,500 square feet (232 m2) regardless of separation walls. (145) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.10 to delete Exception to read as follows: 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings classified as parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code where any of the following conditions exists: 1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2). 2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups. (146) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.11.1.1to read as follows: 903.2.11.1.1 Opening dimensions and access. Openings shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 36 inches (914 mm). Such openings shall be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that firefighting or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior. (147) CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.11.3 to delete Exception to read as follows: 903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings that have one or more stories with an occupant load of 30 or more located 55 feet (10 668 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor of the highest level to include mezzanine floors. Page 114 of 191 (148) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.2.11 to add 903.2.11.7 to read as follows: 903.2.11.7 Porte-cocheres. All porte-cocheres shall be protected with fire sprinklers. Exceptions: Porte- cocheres of non-combustible construction and design and where separated from a structure preventing fire and products of combustion from coming in contact with the structure. (149) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.3 to read as follows: 903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1 through 903.3.8 and the following: Construction documents. Fire sprinkler systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation or remodeling. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each floor, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 13 and to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Fire sprinkler system plan design worksheet. 2. A site plan showing all buildings, fire department connections, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, and similar items. To include lengths and widths. 3. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in the building including dimensions. 4. Unit plans which show location and size of walls, rooms, doors, concealed spaces, closets, attics, bathrooms, and fire rated walls. 5. Dimensions of aisles, corridors, hallways, and stairways, doorways (door openings), including direction of swing. 6. Full height cross-section, or schematic diagram of the riser detail showing alarm check valve assembly, flow switch(s), water motor gong alarm, check valves assemblies, drain valve assemblies, and all associated piping and sizes. 7. Full height cross-section, or schematic diagram, including structural member information and including ceiling and wall construction and method of protection for nonmetallic piping and penetrations. 8. A mechanical system over lay showing no conflict with fire sprinkler system. 9. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to sprinkler heads, couplings, valves, mounting brackets, hardware, hangers, alarm valves, water motor gong, switches, sensors, gauges, and similar components. 10. Location and description of all required signs. 11. Location and method of storing approved fire sprinkler system plans near system riser(s). 12. Any additional information required by the fire code official. 13. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for any sprinklers, devices, piping, or fittings. Inspector's test connection. The inspector test connection shall be in the upper story if multi- leveled, and the connection shall be piped from the end of the most remote branch line. The discharge should be at a point where it can be readily observed. In locations where it is not practical to terminate the test connection outside the building, where approved by the fire code official the test connection is permitted to terminate into a drain capable of accepting full flow under system pressure. In this event, the test connection should Page 115 of 191 be made using an approved sight test connection containing a smooth bore corrosion -resistant orifice giving a flow equivalent to one sprinkler simulating the least flow from an individual sprinkler in the system. The test valve should be located at an accessible point and preferably not over 7 ft (2.1 m) above the floor. The control valve on the test connection should be located at a point not exposed to freezing. The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow. The test connection valve shall be a full open valve and the end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded. Drains. Auxiliary Drains for Wet Pipe Systems, Preaction Systems and Dry Pipe systems. 1. Where the capacity of trapped sections of pipes in wet systems is less than 5 gal (18.9 L), one of the following arrangements shall be provided: 1.1. An auxiliary drain shall consist of a nipple and cap or plug not less than % in. (12 mm) in size in an accessible location and piped to an approved location. 1.2. An auxiliary drain shall not be required for trapped sections less than 5 gal (18.9 L) where the system piping can be drained by removing a single pendent sprinkler. 1.3. Where flexible couplings or other easily separated connections are used, the nipple and cap or plug shall be permitted to be omitted. 2. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe in wet systems is more than 5 gal (18.9 L) and less than 20 gal (76 L), the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve % in. (19 mm) or larger in an accessible location and a plug or a nipple and cap and be piped to an approved location. 3. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe in wet systems is 20 gal (76 L) or more, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve in an accessible location not smaller than 1 in. (25.4 mm), piped to discharge at a suitable location. 4. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of Dry Pipe and Preaction System pipe is 1 gallon (3.7 L) or less, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve or a nipple and cap or plug not less than % in. (12 mm) in size in an accessible location and piped to an approved location. 5. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of Dry Pipe and Preaction System pipe is 1 - gallon (3.7 L) or more, the auxiliary drain shall consist of two 1 -inch full open valves and one 2 -inch X 12 -inch (50 mm X 305 mm) condensate nipple or equivalent, in an accessible location and piped to discharge at a suitable location. Valves and risers. Alarm valve assemblies with water motor gong alarms shall be used, and all system risers shall be numbered and labeled indicating the zone locations and inspector test valve location, and all inspector test valves shall be numbered to match the system risers, all valves shall be labeled to include the zone along with what they control, fire department connection check valves shall be installed in the horizontal position and as close to the top of system riser as possible or off of a main line not smaller than the system riser, riser rooms and/or riser areas shall not be used for storage. Dry pipe valves should be piped from above the wet alarm check valve for exterior water flow notification by the water motor gong. (150) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.3.1.1 to read as follows: 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. Page 116 of 191 (15 1) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 903.5 to read as follows: 903.5 Testing and maintenance. Automatic Sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and fire department connection lines shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901 and after initial installation and/or alteration the following original copies of end of job documentation shall be provided to the permit office: 1. Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping, 2. Letter of Compliant Installation, 3. Backflow Test Report (where applicable), and 4. As-builts (if applicable). (152) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.2.2 to read as follows: 904.2.2 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 606 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code. Construction documents. Kitchen hood suppression systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation or remodeling. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with a plan of each room or floor area, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with NFPA Standards and to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Kitchen hood suppression system plan design worksheet. 2. Identification of the hazards to be protected and including such information as physical dimensions, cooking appliances, energy sources for each appliance, and air -handling equipment. 3. Plan sheet scale is to be 1/8" = 1 foot. 4. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the location of all equipment, appliances, tables, electric shut-off or automatic gas shut-off valve(s), exhaust hoods, mobile cart, pull stations, suppression system control units, suppression agent cylinders, and similar. 5. Method of electric disconnects and/or gas shutout valves. Only manually resettable valves are permitted. 6. Operational sequence (shutdown) of auxiliary equipment, fans, makeup/supply air, and similar. 7. Size, length, and arrangement of connected piping. 8. Description/type of nozzles designed for the appliance being protected, number of nozzles, and location of nozzles to include the and distance to cooking surface. 9. The location and function of detection devices. 10. Cylinder size, capacity, and mounting information. 11. Operating devices. 12. Auxiliary equipment. 13. Electrical circuitry. 14. Power connections and locations. 15. Manual pull station is to be installed in the path of egress. 16. Appliance docking devices information, locations, types, and similar. Page 117 of 191 17. Manufacturers, model numbers, and listing information for all equipment, devices, controllers, cylinders, and materials. 18. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to piping, control units, tanks, nozzles, fusible links, couplings, valves, mounting brackets, hardware, hangers, appliance docking ports, and similar components. 19. Location and description of all required signs. 20. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including descriptions, applications, and limitations for any nozzles, devices, piping, or fittings. 21. List of the specific tests that are required. Two system tests are to be performed one pull station and one fusible link per system. 22. Any additional information required by the fire code official. (153) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.3.2 to read as follows: 904.3.2 Actuation. Automatic fire -extinguishing systems shall be automatically actuated and provided with a manual means of actuation in accordance with Section 904.13.1. Where more than one hazard could be simultaneously involved in fire due to their proximity, all hazards shall be protected by a single system designed to protect all hazards that could become involved. Where units are designed to use electronic pull stations the electronic pull station shall not resemble fire alarm pull stations. Exception: Multiple systems shall be permitted to be installed if they are designed to operate simultaneously. (154) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.4 to read as follows: 904.4 Inspection and testing. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the provisions of this section prior to completion. Upon completion of the installation, the system and all components shall be tested in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and code requirements. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Acceptance testing is performed by an approved private 3`s party tester. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper operation of fire protection systems or allow approved 31 party inspectors to perform inspections off+re protection systems. (155) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.4.1 to read as follows: 904.4.1 Inspection. Prior to conducting final operational tests, all of the following items shall be inspected and provided: 1. Kitchen hood fixed suppression system contractor's acceptance inspection form. 2. Hazard specification for consistency with design hazard. 3. Type, location and spacing of automatic- and manual -initiating devices. Electronic pull stations shall not resemble fire alarm pull stations. 4. Size, placement and position of nozzles or discharge orifices. 5. Location and identification of audible and visible alarm devices. Visual system armed/ tripped indicators are to be clearly visible (not obscured or covered). 6. Identification of devices with proper designations. Page 118 of 191 7. Operating instructions. 8. End of job documentation. a) Certificate of Installation, b) Letter of Compliant Installation, and c) As-builts (if applicable). (156) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.4.2.1 to read as follows: 904.4.2.1 Audible and visible signals. The audibility and visibility of notification appliances signaling agent discharge or system operation, is required, and shall be verified. Visual system anned/tripped indicators are to be clearly visible from the floor area in front of the control unit and shall not be obscured or covered. (157) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.13.1 to add Subsections 904.13.1.1 and 904.13.1.2 to read as follows: 904.13.1.1 Manual system operation device and color. The manual actuation device for an alternative fire - extinguishing system shall be silver or white in color and shall not resemble a fire alarm system actuation device. The color of the manual actuation device for an alternative fire- extinguishing system shall apply to both commercial systems and commercial grade residential fire - extinguishing systems for residential type cooking appliances. 904.13.1.2 Multiple manual system operation devices. Where there are multiple manual actuation devices for an alternative fire -extinguishing system, each actuation device and the corresponding fire - extinguishing system and hood shall be provided with an identification plate that indicates which system the device operates. (158) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 904.14 to read as follows: 904.14 Domestic cooking systems. The cooking hood provided over cooktops and ranges shall installed in accordance with Section 606.2. Domestic Cooktops and ranges installed in the following exception shall be protected in accordance with Section 904.14.1. Exception: A commercial grade residential vent/hood extinguishing system is permitted to be utilized when only domestic cooking appliances are utilized in the following: 1. Employee Break Rooms. 2. Licensed Care Facilities operating in Group R-3 occupancy. 3. Group E occupancy - classrooms utilized for training in food preparation. 4. Group R-2 college dormitories where domestic cooking facilities are installed in accordance with Section 420.10 of the International Building Code. The domestic cooking hood provided over the cooktop or range shall be equipped with an automatic fire - extinguishing system of a type recognized for the protection of domestic cooking equipment. Pre- engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with LIL, 300A and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and manufacturer's instructions. Page 119 of 191 (159) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 905.3 to read as follows: 905.3 Required installations. Standpipe systems shall be installed where required by Sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.8 and where required in the locations indicated in Sections 905.4, 905.5 and 905.6 and where required elsewhere in the code, and Class I standpipe hose connections shall be installed where required by the fire code official. Interior hose connections shall be provided when the distance from fire apparatus to interior portions of the building exceed 150 feet (45 720 mm) and are spaced in the interior of the building for firefighting operations. Interior hose connections shall be spaced for overlapping coverage around obstructions based one a 150 -foot (45 720 mm) hose pack with 20 -foot (6096 mm) nozzle stream. Standpipe systems shall be manual dry standpipe systems where required by the fire code official unless required by a specific code Section or NFPA to be an automatic wet standpipe system or combined system. Automatic wet standpipe systems shall be piped in an arrangement so that the hose valves are not supplied from the same sprinkler zone and/or sprinkler system riser suppling water to the sprinkler heads within the hose valve coverage area and is to be labeled accordingly, combined systems should be piped in an arrangement where the standpipe system and hose valves are supplied from their own riser(s) separate from the sprinkler riser(s) and is to be labeled accordingly. Standpipe hose valves shall be equipped with 2 %2 inch by 1 %2 inch reducer caps with chains. Exception: Standpipe systems are not required in Group R-3 occupancies (160) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 905.8 to delete exception the to read as follows: 905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall be installed where required by the fire code official and where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14. (16 1) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 906.1 to read as follows: 906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies. Exceptions: 1. In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1- A:10-B:C. 2. In Group E occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each classroom is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating oft-A:20-B:C. 3. In storage areas of Group S occupancies where forklift, powered industrial truck or powered cart operators are the primary occupants, fixed extinguishers, as specified in NFPA 10, shall not be required where in accordance with all of the following: 3.1. Use of vehicle -mounted extinguishers shall be approved by the fire code official. 3.2. Each vehicle shall be equipped with a 10 -pound, 40A:80B:C extinguisher affixed to the vehicle using a mounting bracket approved by the extinguisher manufacturer or the fire code official for vehicular use. 3.3. Not less than two spare extinguishers of equal or greater rating shall be available on-site to replace a discharged extinguisher. 3.4. Vehicle operators shall be trained in the proper operation, use and inspection of extinguishers. 3.5. Inspections of vehicle -mounted extinguishers shall be performed daily. Page 120 of 191 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) distance of travel from commercial cooking equipment and from domestic cooking equipment permitted by Section 904.14. 3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3316.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special -hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official. (162) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.1.2 to read as follows: 907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings for fire alarm systems shall be prepared in accordance with NFPA 72 and submitted for review and permitting prior to system installation. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise required by the fire code official. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following where applicable to the system being installed: 1. Fire alarm system plan design worksheet. 2. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in the building including dimensions. 3. Locations of alarm -initiating devices. 4. Locations of alarm notification appliances including candela ratings for visible alarm notification appliances. 5. Design minimum audibility level for occupant notification and a full Voice Intelligibility design analysis and report for Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Systems. 6. Location of transponders, notification power supplies, and Fire Alarm Control Panel and size and capabilities for expansion. 7. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment. 8. Wiring schematic indicating wiring methods and locations of conduit, junction boxes, and wiring. 9. Colored wiring schematic by zone (or run) for notification appliances. 10. Notification appliances shall be identified with listed output levels. 11. Annunciators. 12. Power connection to include location of electrical panel and breaker identification. 13. Battery calculations. 14. Conductor type and sizes. 15. Voltage drop calculations. 16. Manufacturers' data sheets indicating model numbers and listing information for all equipment, devices, and materials. 17. Details of ceiling height and construction. 18. The interface of fire safety control functions. 19. Dedicated communication lines information for primary and secondary fire alarm control panel communication. 20. Classification of supervising station including complete contact information. 21. Location and method of storing approved fire alarm system plans near fire alarm control panel. 22. Any additional information required by the fire code official. (163) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2 to read as follows: Page 121 of 191 907.2 Where required—new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Buildings with multi -tenant occupancies, office buildings, strip centers, and similar type occupancies shall have one Fire Alarm Control Panel and all suites, occupancies, and/or tenant spaces shall be connected to and all alarms, initiating devices, and similar shall be connected to the single Fire Alarm Control Panel. Multi -tenant complexes have more than one building shall have a Fire Alarm Control Panel for each separate building in the complex and shall act as a standalone system. It shall not be permitted to connect individual Fire Alarm Systems to one main panel in a group of buildings. Exception: Group E occupancies classrooms and buildings within 50 feet of the primary school building shall be connected to the main fire alarm control panel. Buildings with automatic sprinkler systems shall provide occupant notification devices within the building to alert the occupants to evacuate due to the activation of the automatic sprinkler system in response to a possible fire condition. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box shall be provided in an approved location to initiate a fire alarm signal for fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices. Where other sections of this code allow elimination of fire alarm boxes due to sprinklers, a single fire alarm box shall be installed. The required fire alarm box shall be located at the main entry. Tamper resistant covers are required on fire alarm boxes at educational facilities below High School level. Where multi -tenant buildings have the fire alarm control panel located in the Riser Room, IT Room, or other location away from the main entry the one required manual fire alarm box shall not be installed at the fire alarm control panel. Exterior horn/strobes are required to be on the side of the building facing the main road/entry. The exterior horn/strobe is to be clearly visible by approaching emergency responders (near roof line on single story buildings and near second floor line on multi -story buildings). Remote annunciator is to be provided at a constantly attended location/main entry when the Fire Alarm Control Panel is located away from the main entry. Remote keyed test switches for smoke detectors or magnets for testing devices are not permitted. Communications integrity monitoring shall comply with the following: 1. Multiple paths of communication are permitted at least once every 24 hours for each path of communication. Multiple paths of communication shall be comprised of one of the following methods: 1.1. Land lines Primary and Secondary (Allowed at alternating 24-hour intervals) 1.2. Land line and Cellular communicator Primary and Secondary 1.3. Cellular communicator Primary and a Cellular communicator Secondary 1.4. Land line or Cellular communicator Primary and IP Data line Secondary 1.5. Land line or Cellular communicator Primary and two-way RF Secondary 2. Single paths of communication are permitted at least once every 60 minutes for the following communicators: 1.1 Cellular communicators to include Dual Path. Exception: Except where communication is required more frequently by this code or NFPA 72. IP Data lines are not approved for use as the primary or singular communication line for Fire Alarm Control Panel's. Page 122 of 191 Where in duct smoke detectors are installed more than 10 feet above the finished floor or in arrangements where the detector's alarm or supervisory indicator is not visible to responding personnel, the detectors shall be provided with remote supervisory indication in a location acceptable to the fire code official. Activation of duct smoke detectors shall activate a general alarm condition. Activation of the building fire alarm system by a manual pull station, waterflow switch, smoke detector, or any general alarm signal shall shutdown air handler units and ventilation systems to include extra -large ceiling fans. The manual fire alarm box for Group R-2 occupancies is required by the fire code official to provide a means for fire watch personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event. The manual fire alarm box location shall be approved by the fire code official and may or may not be located in an area that is accessible to the public. Exception: The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and supervisory services. (164) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.2.1 to read as follows: 907.2.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Buildings or fire areas containing ambulatory care facilities shall be provided with a manual fire alarm system with an electronically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside of tenant spaces, including public corridors and elevator lobbies where either of the following conditions exist at any time: 1. One or more rooms, chairs, beds, or spaces are provided for care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable. 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving the facility. Care recipients are considered incapable of self-preservation where any of the following conditions exists to include, but not limited to: 1. Patients or care recipients requiring assistance or rescue by staff, other occupants or fire personnel to evacuate the building. 2. Medical staff must stabilize the patient prior to evacuation whereby staff would need to evacuate as well. 3. The use of medical gases including but not limited to oxidizing medical gases, such as oxygen and nitrous oxide. 4. The possibility of surgical fires. The determination of whether or not a person is rendered incapable of self-preservation by the service provided need not be limited to persons who have been rendered unconscious for the procedure. It is reasonable to determine that a person has been rendered incapable of self-preservation if the person is conscious, yet unable to determine the direction of or traverse the means of egress without supervision or direction from staff or other persons, to include persons with or experiencing an altered state of consciousness. Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 provided that the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. Page 123 of 191 (165) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.3 to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. Exceptions: 1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or less. 2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E occupancies where all of the following apply: 3.1. Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors. 3.2. Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 3.3. Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat detectors or other approved detection devices. 3.4. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 3.5. The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on sprinkler water flow. 3.6. Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location. (166) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.4 to read as follows: 907.2.4 Group F. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group F occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: 1. The Group F occupancy is two or more stories in height. 2. The Group F occupancy occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (167) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.7 to read as follows: 907.2.7 Group M. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: Page 124 of 191 1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons. 2. The Group M occupant load is more than 50 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Exceptions: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will automatically activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (168) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.10 to read as follows: 907.2.10 Group S. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group S occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: 1. The combined Group S occupant load of all floors is 100 or more persons. 2. The Group S occupant load is more than 50 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. 3. Group S occupancy storage buildings, storage units and buildings used for the storage of household goods, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and public- and self - storage occupancies for interior corridors and interior common areas. Visible notification appliances are not required within storage units. Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required for 1. or 2. where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow. (169) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending ]M] 907.2.13.1.2 to read as follows: ]M] 907.2.13.1.2 Duct smoke detection. Duct smoke detectors complying with Section 907.3.1 shall be located in accordance with NFPA 90A: Standard for the Installation of Air -Conditioning and Ventilating Systems and as follows: 1. In the main supply air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfrn) (0.90 m3/s) or a combination of units drawing and/or supplying air to an area in excess of 2,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.90 m3/s). Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of air filter(s), motors, electrical circuit boards, and/or controllers, and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems. 2. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system. In Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m3/s) and serving not more than 10 air -inlet openings. (170) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2.23 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: Page 125 of 191 907.2.23 Energy storage systems. An automatic smoke detection system or radiant - energy detection system shall be installed in rooms, areas and walk-in units containing energy storage systems as required in Section 1207.5.4. (171) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.2 to add 907.2.24 to read as follows: 907.2.24 Group R-4. Fire alarm systems and smoke alarms shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies as required in Sections 907.2.24.1 through 907.2.24.3. 907.2.24.1 Manual fire alarm system. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group R-4 occupancies. Exceptions: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required throughout the building where all of the following conditions are met: 1.1. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. 1.2. The notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler water flow. 1.3. Not fewer than one manual fire alarm box is installed at an approved location. 2. Manual fire alarm boxes in resident or patient sleeping areas shall not be required at exits where located at all nurses' control stations or other constantly attended staff locations, provided such stations are visible and continuously accessible and that the distances of travel required in Section 907.4.2.1 are not exceeded. 907.2.24.2 Automatic smoke detection system. An automatic smoke detection system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in corridors, waiting areas open to corridors, and habitable spaces other than sleeping units and kitchens. Exception: 1. Smoke detection in habitable spaces is not required where the facility is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. 2. An automatic smoke detection system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving sleeping units and where each sleeping unit has a means of egress door opening directly to an exit or to an exterior exit access that leads directly to an exit. 907.2.24.3 Smoke alarms. Single- and multiple -station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.2.11. (172) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.3.1 to read as follows: 907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be installed on the supply side of the unit downstream of air filter(s), Page 126 of 191 Exceptions: motors, electrical circuit boards, and/or controllers, and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is required by Section 907.2 or when a fire alarm system is present in the building to include multi -tenant buildings. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a general alarm condition. In facilities that are required to be monitored by a supervising station, duct detectors shall report as a fire alarm. They shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. 1. The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not required where duct smoke detectors activate the building's fire alarm notification appliances. 2. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible and audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. (173) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.5 to read as follows: 907.5 Occupant notification. Occupant notification by fire alarms shall be in accordance with Sections 907.5.1 through 907.5.2.3.3. Occupant notification by smoke alarms in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies shall comply with Section 907.5.2.1.3.2. Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed upon activation of the waterflow device the fire alarm control unit shall initiate occupant notification to alert building occupants. (174) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending the first paragraph of 907.5.1 to read as follows: 907.5.1 Alarm activation and annunciation. Upon activation, fire alarm systems shall initiate occupant notification to alert building occupants, and shall annunciate at the fire alarm control unit, it shall be activated by: 1. Automatic fire detectors. 2. Automatic fire sprinkler system waterflow devices. 3. Manual fire alarm boxes. 4. Automatic fire extinguishing systems. Exception: Where notification systems are allowed elsewhere in Section 907 to annunciate at a constantly attended location. (175) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending the paragraph of 907.5.2 to read as follows: 907.5.2 Alarm notification appliances. Alarm notification appliances shall be provided and shall be listed for their purpose. An exterior audio/visual device shall be installed on the responder's approach side of the building and be visible from the roadway or entry. The location of the exterior audio/visual device shall be approved by the fire code official. (176) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.5.2.1 to read as follows: Page 127 of 191 907.5.2.1 Audible and visual alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm, and visual alarm notification appliances shall be provided and emit a distinctive light that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm in accordance with Section 901.4.6. Exceptions: 1. Audible alarm notification appliances are not required in critical care areas of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2. 2. A visible alarm notification appliance installed in a nurses' control station or other continuously attended staff location in a Group I-2, Condition 2 suite shall be an acceptable alternative to the installation of audible alarm notification appliances throughout a suite or unit in Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancies that are in compliance with Section 907.2.6, Exception 2. 3. Where provided, audible notification appliances located in each enclosed occupant evacuation elevator lobby in accordance with Section 3008.9.1 of the International Building Code shall be connected to a separate notification zone for manual paging only. (177) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 907.5.2.3.1 to read as follows: 907.5.2.3.1 Public use areas and common use areas and occupiable areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public use areas, common use areas, and occupiable areas to include rooms and areas used for mechanical equipment, storage, electrical, information technologies, mezzanines, and similar. Exception: Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the notification appliance circuits serving the employee work areas shall be initially designed with not less than 20 -percent spare capacity to account for the potential of adding visible notification appliances in the future to accommodate hearing-impaired employee(s). Page 128 of 191 No Text Exception: Where verification of individual components tested through the preprogrammed weekly testing sequence will interfere with, and produce unwanted effects to, normal building operation, such individual components are permitted to be bypassed from the preprogrammed weekly testing, where approved by the fire code official and in accordance with both of the following: 1. Where the operation of components is bypassed from the preprogrammed weekly test, presence of power downstream of all disconnects shall be verified weekly by a listed control unit. 2. Testing of all components bypassed from the preprogrammed weekly test shall be in accordance with Section 909.22.6. (182) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 909.20.6.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: [BF] 909.20.6.2 Standby power. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft ventilation systems and automatic fire detection systems shall be provided with standby power in accordance with Section 1203. (183) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.1 to read as follows: 912.1 Installation: Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7. Construction documents. Fire Line systems shall be submitted for review and permitting prior to system installation or modifying. Three copies will be submitted unless otherwise stated by the fire code official. Deviation from approved plans shall require prior permission of the fire code official. Construction documents shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, and shall show those items from the following list that pertain to the design of the system. Construction documents shall be provided in accordance with International Fire Code 2015 Edition with amendments, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 24, and other national standards or regulations to include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. Fire line system plan design worksheet. 2. A plan showing all buildings, fire department connections, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, and similar items. To include lengths and widths. 3. Compass point and the equipment symbol legend. (Note: Use of NFPA 170 symbols is recommended) 4. Fire Line Plans are stamped and signed as required. (Designer and installer registered with Texas State Fire Marshal's Office) 5. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but not limited to backflow prevention devices, couplings, valves, hardware, gauges, and similar components. 6. Location and description of all required signs. Each valve shall have identification signs indicating its function and what it controls, signage requirement and locations are noted on the plans, NFPA 6.6. 7. The fire line plan shows pipe size and placement to the hydrants and the building from the point of connection at the city main or water supply source. 8. Table identifying piping sizes, lengths, fittings, and similar. 9. Scale of plan sheets is to be 1/8 inch or similar as approved by the fire code official. 10. Method(s) of a restrained joint system is specified. If used, a thrust blocks size matrix with details or calculations is provided. Pipe system, thrust blocks, and fitting locations are Page 130 of 191 detailed, NFPA 10.8.2. If used, the rod size and number of rods is specified, apply NFPA Section 10.8.3 and Table 10.8.3.1.2.2. If used, the size of restraint straps for tees is specified, apply Table 10.8.3.2.3. If used, clamp and rod detail is specified (1 pair of rods for each clamp) and the clamp size is specified, NFPA 10.8.3.1, A10.8.2. 11. Reduced Pressure Principal Backflow Prevention Device located on plans if installed outside of the building. 12. Valves in pits, used in lieu of Post Indicating Valves, are detailed to show conformance with NFPA Section 6.4, e.g. large enough for equipment placement, maintenance, inspection, and testing, and constructed to protect equipment from damage and accumulation of water. 13. The pipe is listed for fire protection service and complies with NFPA Table 10.1.1, is designed to withstand the system pressure needed based on the use of that portion of the system, and a listing data sheet is provided, NFPA 10.1.1, 10.1.5. Fire lines supplying system risers, and hydrants shall be minimum Class DR -18 and fire lines for fire department connections and standpipes systems shall be minimum Class DR -14. 14. The type and class of pipe material is specified, NFPA 10.1.4. 15. The method of joining pipe sections is specified and in compliance with Section 10.3 and the fittings are pressure compatible with the pipe, NFPA 10.2.5. 16. The depth of pipe for areas where frost is not a concern is detailed with the minimum depth being at 2.5 feet, or 3 feet when the pipe is located under vehicle traffic areas. 17. Backfill material for tamping around the pipe is specified, NFPA 10.9. 18. The flushing and hydrostatic test requirements are on the plans as specified in NFPA 10.10.2. 19. Hydraulic calculations of the fire line are provided on the plans. 20. Any additional information required by the fire code official. 21. The construction documents submittal shall include the manufacturer's installation instructions for any specially listed equipment, including equipment description, product literature (including cut sheets), specifications, applications, and limitations for any devices, piping, or fittings. Fire department connection. Fire department connection and piping design shall meet the following to include, but not limited to the following: 1. Freestanding fire department connection piping and fire line piping shall not to be smaller than system riser piping. 2. Fire department connection piping is to run from the fire department connection to the riser room and connect directly to the fire sprinkler system riser above the alarm check valve. Fire department connection check valves are to be as high as possible and as close to the riser as possible or connect to a main line not smaller than the system riser. 3. No shutoff valves shall be permitted in the piping from the fire department connection head to the point that the fire department connection piping connects to the system piping suppling the sprinkler heads. 4. Automatic ball drip valve is to be located in a vault or below grade and be of an approved type. 5. The number of ports on a fire department connection head shall be determined by the sprinkler system demand with hose allowances calculated at 250 gpm per 2 %2 inch port. Example: Area/zone greatest system demand 995 gpm + interior hose demand 500 gpm = 1,495 gpm divided by 250 gpm = 5.98 requires a fire department connection head with six 2'/2 inch ports. Page 131 of 191 6. Freestanding Fre department connection piping and fire line pipe system sizing recommendations unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Clappered Siamese FDC head for up to 500 gpm, minimum 4 -inch piping. Clappered Triamese FDC head for up to 750 gpm, 4- or 6 -inch piping as design calculated. Clappered 4- or 6 -way FDC head for flows greater than 750 gpm as hydraulically calculated, minimum 6- or 8 -inch piping as design calculated. Clappered 8 -way FDC head for flows greater than 1,500 gpm as hydraulically calculated, minimum 8 inch or larger piping as design calculated. (184) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.2 to read as follows: 912.2 Locations. With respect to fire hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. Distance from a fire hydrant to fire department connection shall be within 100 feet (30 480 mm). No fire department connection shall be located on an exterior wall; fire department connections shall not be placed closer than the height of the exterior wall, unless approved by the fire code official. The fire department connection shall be located not less than 29 inches and not more than 39 inches above finish grade. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. (185) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.4 to read as follows: 912.4 Access. Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other fixed or moveable object. Access to fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire operations. Exception: Fences, where provided with a minimum 48 -inch (1220 mm) access gate equipped with a sign complying with the legend requirement of Section 912.5 with letters not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high and a means of emergency operation shall be approved by the fire code official and maintained operational at all times. (186) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.4.1 to read as follows: 912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. On new and existing buildings, the fire code official is authorized to require locking caps on fire department connections for water-based fire protection systems where the responding fire department carries appropriate key wrenches for removal. The fire code official will require all fire department connections to be equipped with locking caps with swivel guards. The type and brand shall be of one the fire department currently has a master key for. (187) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.4.3 to read as follows: 912.4.3 Physical protection. Where fire department connections are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312. Fire department connections shall be no closer than 1 foot (304.8 mm), and no farther than of 15 feet (4572 mm), from the back of the Page 132 of 191 curb of a fire apparatus access road. Fire department connections closer than 2 feet (6 10 mm) from the back of the curb or where no curbs are present shall be provided with vehicle impact protection in accordance with Section 312. (18 8) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.5 to read as follows: 912.5 Signs. A metal identification plate with raised letters not less than I inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such metal identification plates shall read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. The fire department connection shall be identified by a metal sign installed on a pole behind and extending above the fire department connection where identifying a freestanding fire department connection or by a metal sign above the fire department connection where identifying a wall mounted fire department connection. The wording on the sign shall be sized to be visible and readable from the street or fire apparatus access road the sign faces and at a minimum with the letters "FDC' not less than six (6) inches high and mounted no lower than seven (7) feet from grade to the bottom edge of the sign. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, or where more than one fire department connection is provided, or where a fire department connection supplies more than the sprinkler system riser, a sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served, the zones or areas served, and any hose connections present. (189) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.6 to read as follows: 912.6 Backflow protection. The potable water supply to automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems and fire pumps shall be protected against backflow as required by the International Plumbing Code and as follows: Connections to the potable water distribution system for Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, and Fire Pumps. Potable water distribution systems supplying standpipes, automatic sprinkler systems, and fire pumps shall be protected from backpressure and backsiphonage by one of the following testable devices: 1. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly (DC) 2. Double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly 3. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 4. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Fire Department Connections. Where fire protection systems are supplied from a nonpotable water source that is capable of being used by the fire department as a secondary water supply, such as a fire department connection the potable water supply shall be protected by one of the following: 1. Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly (RP) 2. Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly Nonpotable water sources include fire department vehicles carrying water of questionable quality or water that is treated with antifreeze, corrosion inhibitors, or extinguishing agents. Fire apparatus carry tanks full of contaminated nonpotable water and it can be pumped into the sprinkler system Page 133 of 191 through the FDC's at greater pressures (as much as 3 times) than the municipal water system. This is why reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly are required. Hydraulic Design. Where a backflow device is installed to protect the potable water supply from a fire protection system, the hydraulic design of the system shall account for the pressure drop through the backflow device. Where such devices are retrofitted for an existing fire protection system, the hydraulics of the sprinkler system design shall be checked to verify that there will be sufficient water pressure available for satisfactory operation of the fire sprinklers. (190) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 912.7 to read as follows: 912.7 Installation testing and maintenance. Fire department connections shall be periodically inspected tested and maintained in accordance with NPFA 25. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. Upon completion of the installation, all components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA requirements. When required acceptance tests shall be performed as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. Acceptance testing is performed by an approved 3`d party tester. The fire code official may perform inspections to ensure proper installation and operation of fire department connecting and underground fire lines or allow approved 3`a party inspectors to perform inspections of fire department connecting and underground fire lines. After initial installation and/or alteration the following original copies of end of job documentation shall be provided to the permit office: 1. Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping (State's form and Cibolo's form), 2. Letter of Compliant Installation, 3. Backflow Test Report (where applicable), and 4. As-builts (if applicable). (191) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 913.1 to read as follows: 913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20. The sizing of fire pumps shall include all factors including but not limited to, fire pumps supplying interior fire sprinkler systems only to include hose allowance, fire pumps supplying more than interior fire sprinkler systems where any of the following could be supplied by the fire pump, interior fire sprinkler systems to include hose allowances (inside and outside), on-site fire hydrants, fire apparatus connecting to on-site fire hydrants, additional fire protection systems, and any additional fire -flow gpm as specified by the fire code official. The total demand from all factors shall be added to determine the needed size of the fire pump. (192) CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 914.1 to read as follows: 914.1 General. This section shall specify where fire protection systems are required based on the detailed requirements of use and occupancy of the International Building Code except where stricture amendments have been written into adapted codes. (193) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1003 to add [BE] 1003.8 and read as follows: Page 134 of 191 [BE] 1003.8 Special Provisions. Rooms in E occupancies used for kindergarten or daycare, having any children five years of age or less, classified as an E occupancy shall not be located above or below the first story. Exceptions: 1. Basements or stories having floor levels located within four feet, measured vertically, from adjacent ground level at the level of exit discharge, provided the basement or story has exterior exit doors at that level. 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout, rooms used for kindergarten or for daycare purposes may be located on the second story, provided there are at least two exterior exit access stairways or ramps for the exclusive use of such occupancies. (194) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1008.3.2 to read as follows: [BE] 1008.3.2 Buildings. In the event of power supply failure, in buildings that require two or more exits or access to exits, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas: 1. Interior exit access stairways and ramps. 2. Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps. 3. Exitpassageways. 4. Vestibules and areas on the level of discharge used for exit discharge in accordance with Section 1028.2. 5. Exterior landings as required by Section 1010.1.5 for exit doorways that lead directly to the exit discharge. 6. Group E occupancies shall have emergency egress lighting in interior exit access and exit stairways and ramps, corridors, windowless areas with student occupancy, classrooms, shops, and laboratories. All classrooms with windows shall have emergency egress lighting installed, at minimum, inside at the egress doors to the space. (195) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1009.1 to read as follows: [BE] 1009.1 Accessible means of egress required. All new buildings or portions of buildings must comply with the accessibility standards adopted by the State of Texas. Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1006.2 or 1006.3 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress. Exceptions: 1. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1009.3, 1009.4 or 1009.5. 2. In assembly areas with ramped aisles or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is permitted where the common path of travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1030.8. (196) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1010.1. to read as follows: Page 135 of 191 [BE] 1010.1.2 Egress door types. Egress doors shall be of the side -hinged swinging door, pivoted door or balanced door types. Exceptions: 1. Private garages other than attached residential garages, and storage areas with an occupant load of 5 or less. 2. Group I-3 occupancies used as a place of detention. 3. Critical or intensive care patient rooms within suites of health care facilities. 4. In other than Group H occupancies, revolving doors complying with Section 1010.3.1. 5. In other than Group H occupancies, special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion or folding door assemblies complying with Section 1010.3.3. 6. Power -operated doors in accordance with Section 1010.3.2. 7. Doors serving a bathroom within an individual sleeping unit in Group R-1. 8. In other than Group H occupancies, manually operated horizontal sliding doors are permitted in a means of egress from spaces with an occupant load of 10 or less. (197) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 10 11.12.2 to read as follows: [BE] 1011.12 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 - percent slope). In buildings of any height where roof access is provided access shall be in accordance with Section 1011.12.2. Exception: Other than where required by Section 1011.12.1, in buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device, a ship's ladder or a permanent ladder. (198) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 10 11.12.2 to read as follows: [BE] 1011.12.2 Roof access. Where a stairway is provided to a roof of any story, access to the roof shall be provided through a penthouse complying with Section 1510.2 of the International Building Code. Exception: In buildings of any story without an occupied roof, access to the roof shall be permitted to be a roof hatch or trap door not less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) in area and having a minimum dimension of 32 inches (813 mm). (199) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1013.3 to read as follows: [BE] 1013.3 Illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit signs are not permitted for use. Exception: Tactile signs required by Section 1013.4 need not be provided with illumination. (200) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1013.5 to read as follows: [BE] 1013.5 Internally illuminated exist signs. Electrically powered, self -luminous and photoluminescent exit signs shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with Page 136 of 191 manufacturer's instructions and Section 1203. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit signs are not permitted for use. (20 1) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1013.6.3 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1013.6.3 Power source. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. To ensure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss, the sign illumination means shall be connected to an emergency power system provided from storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Section 1203. Group I-2, Condition 2 exit sign illumination shall not be provided by unit equipment batteries only. Exception: Approved exit sign illumination types that provide continuous illumination independent of external power sources for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, in case of primary power loss, are not required to be connected to an emergency electrical system. (202) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending [BE] 1025:5 to read as follows: [BE] 1025.5 Illumination. When approved for installation by the fire code official and where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed, they shall be provided with not less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) of illumination for not less than 60 minutes prior to periods when the building is occupied and continuously during the building occupancy. Where rooms are equipped with automatic light switches or lighting is remotely controlled photoluminescent exit path markings are not permitted for use. (203) CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is hereby amended by amending 1032.2.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1032.2.2 Locking arrangements in educational occupancies. In Group E occupancies, Group B educational occupancies and Group 1-4 occupancies, egress doors with locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room shall comply with Section 1010.2.8. Page 137 of 191 (204) CHAPTER I 1 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending Table 1103.1 to amend a misprinted table to read as follows: TABLE 1103.1 OCCUPANCY AND USE REOLTMEMENTSa a. Existing buildings shall comply with the sections identified as "Required" (R) based on occupancy classification or use, or both, whichever is applicable. b. Only applies to Group 1-2 Condition 2 as established by the adopting ordinance. R=The building is required to comply. (205) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1103.5 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1103.5 Sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1 through 1103.5.3. (206) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1103.5.3 to add a completion date for installation as follows: 1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the adopting ordinance. The date by which the automatic sprinkler system shall be installed is 31 December 2024. Page 138 of 191 '®t>?♦�O�O1010�00��0�000L�0�Cil0 ��so�otao�oo��o�000�ooi�o ����o�000�oo�oo�000�oo�o ���o�eoo�oo�oo�ooe�oo�o »e�000�oo�oo�000�oo�o ���o�oo©�oo�oo�000�ool�o �»ego®e�ee�oe�000�ee�e �»o�000�oo�oo�000�oo�o lit��so�0oo�00�oo�otao�oei�o ���o�000�oo�oo�000�ooi�o ���o�000�oo�oo�000�oo�o a. Existing buildings shall comply with the sections identified as "Required" (R) based on occupancy classification or use, or both, whichever is applicable. b. Only applies to Group 1-2 Condition 2 as established by the adopting ordinance. R=The building is required to comply. (205) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1103.5 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1103.5 Sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1 through 1103.5.3. (206) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1103.5.3 to add a completion date for installation as follows: 1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed as established by the adopting ordinance. The date by which the automatic sprinkler system shall be installed is 31 December 2024. Page 138 of 191 (207) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1103.5.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1103.5.4 High-rise buildings. Where Appendix M has not been adopted, existing high-rise buildings that do not have a previously approved fire sprinkler system shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler systemin accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 where any of the following conditions apply: 1. The high-rise building has an occupied floor located more than 120 feet (36 576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. 2. The high-rise building has occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) and not more than 120 feet (36 576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, and the building does not have at least two interior exit stairways complying with Section 1104.10 that are separated from the building interior by fire assemblies having a fire - resistance rating of not less than 2 hours with opening protection in accordance with Table 716.1(2) of the International Building Code. 3. The high-rise building has occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) and not more than 120 feet (36 576 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, and the building does not have a fire alarm system that includes smoke detection in mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment and similar rooms; corridors; elevator lobbies; and at doors penetrating interior exit stairway enclosures. Building owners shall file a compliance schedule with the fire code official not later than 365 days after receipt of a written notice. The compliance schedule shall not exceed 12 years for completion of the automatic sprinkler system retrofit. (208) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending 1104.6.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1104.6.1 Height of guards. Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high. Exceptions: 1. Existing guards on the open side of exit access and exit stairways and ramps shall be not less than 30 inches (760 mm) high. 2. Existing guards within dwelling units shall be not less than 36 inches (910 mm) high. 3. Existing guards in assembly seating areas. Page 139 of 191 (209) CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending Table 1104.18 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: TABLE 1104.18 COMMON PATH, DEAD-END AND TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMITS (by occupancy) OCCUPANCY COMMON PATH OF GMM TRAVEL LIMIT DEAD-END LIMIT EGRESS ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE LIMIT Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered (feet) Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered (feet)li Unsprinklered (feet) Sprinklered (feet) Group A 75 20/75' 20a 20a 200 250J Group Bh 759 1001 50 50 200 3001 Group E 75 79 20 50 200 250' Group F-1, S-1 759 1001 50 50 1 200c 250c,ki Group F-2, S-2 759 1001 50 50 300 4001 Group H-1 1 25 251 0 0 75 75i• 1 Group H-2 50 1001 0 0 75 100i' 1 Group H-3 50 1001 20 20 100 150i• 1 Group H4 75 75T 20 20 150 17511 Group H-5 75 7T'-20 50 150 200i• 1 Group I-1 75 75i 20 50 200 250i Group I-2 Notes', e• r Notes 4 e. Q Note a Note a 150 200b•i Group I-3 100 1001 NR NR 1506 200b,j Group I-4 NR NR 20 20 200 250i Group M 75 1001 50 50 200 2500 Group R-1 75 75j•k 50 50 200 250i•k Group R-2 75 125j• k 50 50 200 250j, k Group R-3 NR NR NR NR NR NR Group R-4 NR NR NR NR NR NR Group U 759 1001 20 50 300 4001 NR = No Requirements. For SI: 1 foot 304.8 mm, 1 square foot=0.0929 m'. a. See Section 1030.9.5 for dead-end aisles in Group A occupancies. b. This dimension is for the total travel distance, assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums. For travel distance within the room, and from the mom exit access door to the exit, see the appropriate occupancy chapter. c. See Section 412 of the International Building Code for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars. d. Separation of exit access doors within a care recipient sleeping room, or any suite that includes care recipient sleeping rooms, shall comply with Section 1105.6.7. e. In smoke compartments containing care recipient sleeping rooms and treatment rooms, dead-end corridors shall comply with Section 1105.6.6. f. In Group 1-2, Condition 2, care recipient sleeping rooms or any suite that includes care recipient sleeping rooms shall comply with Section 1105.7. g. Where a tenant space in Group B, S and U occupancies has an occupant load of not more than 30, the length of a common path of egress travel shall be not more than 100 feet. h. Where the building, or portion of the building, is limited to one story and the height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet or more, the exit access travel distance is increased to 400 feet. i. For covered and open malls, the exit access travel distance is increased to 400 feet. j. Buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section903.3. 1.1. k. Buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2. I. Group H occupancies equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5. Page 140 of 191 (2 10) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1204.6 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1204.6 Cords and wiring. Extension cords and temporary wiring used to connect portable generators shall be in accordance with Section 603 and shall be provided with GFCI protection. (211) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1205.5.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1205.5.1 Vegetation control. A clear, brush -free area of 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be required around the perimeter of ground -mounted photovoltaic arrays. A maintained vegetative surface or a non-combustible base, approved by the fire code official, shall be installed and maintained under the photovoltaic arrays and associated electrical equipment installations. (212) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.1.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.1.4 Hazard mitigation analysis. A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) or other approved hazard mitigation analysis shall be provided in accordance with Section 104.8.2 under any of the following conditions: I. Where ESS technologies not specifically identified in Table 1207.1.1 are provided. 2. More than one ESS technology is provided in a room or enclosed area where there is a potential for adverse interaction between technologies. 3. Where allowed as a basis for increasing maximum allowable quantities. See Section 1207.5.2. (213) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.1.5 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.1.5 Large-scale fire test. Where required elsewhere in Section 1207, large-scale fire testing shall be conducted on a representative ESS in accordance with UL 9540A. The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one ESS will not propagate to an adjacent ESS, and where installed within buildings, enclosed areas and walk-in units will be contained within the room, enclosed area or walk-in unit for a duration equal to the fire -resistance rating of the room separation specified in Section 1207.7.4. The test report shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval in accordance with Section 104.8.2. (214) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.5.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.5.1 Size and separation. Electrochemical ESS shall be segregated into groups not exceeding 50 kWh (180 megajoules). Each group shall be separated a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) from other groups and from walls in the storage room or area. The storage arrangements shall comply with Chapter 10. Page 141 of 191 Exceptions: 1. Lead -acid and nickel -cadmium battery systems in facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76. 2. The fire code official is authorized to approve larger capacities or smaller separation distances based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5. (215) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.6.3 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.6.3 Explosion control. Where required by Table 1207.6 or elsewhere in this code, explosion control complying with Section 911 shall be provided for rooms, areas or walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS technologies. Exceptions: 1. Where approved, explosion control is permitted to be waived by the fire code official based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5 that demonstrates that flammable gases are not liberated from electrochemical ESS cells or modules where tested in accordance with UL 9540A. 2. Where approved, explosion control is permitted to be waived by the fire code official based on documentation provided in accordance with Section 104.8 that demonstrates that the electrochemical ESS technology to be used does not have the potential to release flammable gas concentrations in excess of 25 percent of the LFL anywhere in the room, area, walk-in unit or structure under thermal runaway or other fault conditions. (216) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.7.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.7.2 Nondedicated -use buildings. For the purpose of Table 1207.7, nondedicated -use buildings include all buildings that contain ESS and do not comply with Section 1207.7.1 dedicated -use building requirements. (217) CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending 1207.11.6 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 1207.11.6 Fire detection. Rooms and areas within dwellings units, sleeping units and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907.2.11. A heat detector listed and interconnected to the smoke alarms shall be installed in locations within dwelling units, sleeping units and attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing. (218) CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is hereby amended by amending 2304.1 to read as follows: 2304.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be conducted by a qualified attendant or shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant at all times or shall be in accordance with Section 2304.3, and as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for certified operator. Page 142 of 191 The fueling -station operator shall establish procedures to follow in the event of a fuel spill. The fire department shall be notified of any fuel spill which is considered a hazard to people or property or which meets one or more of the following criteria: 1. Any dimension of the spill is greater than 5 feet (1524 mm). 2. The fuel flow is continuous in nature. An investigation shall be conducted by the fueling -station operator of all spills requiring notification of the fire department. The investigation shall provide conclusive proof of the cause and verification of the appropriate use of emergency procedures. Where it is determined that corrective measures are necessary to prevent future incidents of the same nature, they shall be implemented immediately. (219) CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is hereby amended by amending 2306.2 to read as follows: 2306.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, II and III liquid fuels at motor fuel -dispensing facilities, permanent on-site, and temporary fuel storage tanks shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.2.1 through 2306.2.7. (220) CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is hereby amended by amending 2306.2.5 to read as follows: 2306.2.5 Portable tanks. Where approved by the fire code official, portable tanks are allowed to be temporarily used in conjunction with the dispensing of Class I, II or III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or motorized equipment on premises not normally accessible to the public. The approval shall include a definite time limit. Permits shall have a I80 -day expiration. (221) CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is hereby amended by amending 2306.2 to add 2306.2.7 to read as follows: 2306.2.7 Above -ground tanks change of system contents. It shall be a violation of this code to dispense or transfer Class I, fl, or IIIA fuel into an above -ground fuel storage tank to be stored or dispensed for use unless the tank is listed and labeled for the fuel product. Above -ground fuel storage tanks and dispensing equipment subject to change in contents shall be subject to fire code official review and approval prior to commencing storage and/or dispensing operations. (222) CHAPTER 23 MOTOR FUEL -DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is hereby amended by amending 2307.7.3 to read as follows: 2306.7.3 Mounting of dispensers. Dispensing devices, except those installed on top of a protected above- ground tank that qualifies as vehicle -impact resistant, shall be protected against physical damage by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be protected in accordance with Section 312. Dispensing devices shall be installed and securely fastened to their mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser manufacturer's instructions. Dispensing devices installed indoors shall be located in an approved position where they cannot be struck by an out -of -control vehicle descending a ramp or other slope. (See Figure 2306.7.3) Page 143 of 191 PLAN VIEW FUEL MINIMUM 6 ELEVATION ISLAND J•AI,I3IGUL1Y6tD:QAL05YiSti43G41Ri PLAN VIEW ELEVATION GRADE BOLLARDS FIGURE 2306.7.3 Dispenser Protection Against Physical Damage Page 144 of 191 (223) CHAPTER 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES is hereby amended by amending 2401.2 to read as follows: 2401.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to spray finishing that does not utilize flammable or combustible liquids. Liquids with no flashpoint and/or in a water -miscible solution or dispersion with a water and inert (noncombustible) solids content of more than 80 percent by weight. (224) CHAPTER 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES is hereby amended by amending 2404.3 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 2404.3 Design and construction. Design and construction of spray rooms, spray booths and spray spaces shall be in accordance with Sections 2404.3.1 through 2404.3.4.1. (225) CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is hereby amended by amending 2807.2 to read as follows: 2807.2 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 25 feet (7620 mm) in width and 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles or other exposures by approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased when additional fire protection is provided in accordance with Chapter 9. The increase shall be based on the capabilities of the system installed. (226) CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is hereby amended by amending 2808.3 to read as follows: 2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 25 feet (7620 mm) in width and 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length. Stackable products shall not be stacked in excess of 15 feet (4572 mm) in height, 25 feet (7620 mm) in width and 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length. (227) CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is hereby amended by amending 2808.3.1 to read as follows: 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size. The fire code official is authorized to allow the piles or stackable products to be increased beyond the dimensions in Section 2808.3 provided that a written fire protection plan is approved by the fire code official. The fire protection plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Contact information for after-hours response by facility personnel. 2. Storage yard areas and material -handling equipment selection, pile design and arrangement shall be based on sound safety, fire prevention, and fire protection principles. 3. Approved fire apparatus access roads around the piles or stacks and access roads to the top of piles, if applicable, shall be established, identified and maintained. 4. The potential for spontaneous heating shall be evaluated and provisions made to control the temperature of the piles. Methods for monitoring the internal temperature of the pile shall be provided. 5. Routine yard inspections shall be conducted by trained personnel. Page 145 of 191 6. A means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department shall be provided. 7. Facilities and equipment needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment shall be provided and maintained by the facility, business, company, agent, owner, and/or responsible persons, including a water supply in compliance with Section 507 and on-site heavy equipment necessary to move material. 8. A de -inventory plan shall be utilized to remove alternating piles or stacked products in a manner to increase the separation distances between the remaining piles or stacks. 9. The increased pile size shall be based on the capabilities of the installed fire protection systems and features including but not limited to water monitors, fire pumps, on-site hydrants, and similar. 10. An approved controlled burn area shall be provided on-site for smoldering or damaged product. 11. Any additional fire protection as deemed necessary by the fire code official. (228) CHAPTER 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is hereby amended by amending 2809.2 to read as follows: 2809.2 Size of piles. Exterior storage shall be arranged to form stable piles with a maximum height of 15 feet (4572 mm). Piles shall not exceed 18,750 cubic feet (531 m3) in volume. (229) CHAPTER 31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is hereby amended by amending 3103.10.2 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 3103.10.2 Fabric envelope design and construction. Air -supported and air -inflated structures shall have the design and construction of the fabric envelope and the method of anchoring in accordance with ASI -77. Page 146 of 191 (230) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending Figure 3203.9(1) to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 25 Q n � 3 20 U O 1p trna 15 �g a x 10 � o c 0. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Pwcwt by Volume of Group A Expanded Plastic (VF_) A = Class I, II or III commodity B = Class IV commodity C = High -hazard commodity (Group A Unexpanded) D = High -hazard commodity (Group A Expanded) FIGURE 3203.9(1) EVALUATION OF CARTONED COMMODITIES CONTAINING GROUP A PLASTICS a,b a. This figure is used to determine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity with Group A plastics in a package or crate. b. The following is an example of how to apply Figure 3203.9(1): A pallet load consists of a Class III commodity in cardboard boxes with components of unexpanded Group A plastic and packing material of expanded Group A plastic. Using Equation 32-I, the weight of unexpanded Group A plastic is 5 percent. Using Equation 32-2, the volume of expanded Group A plastic is 15 percent. This commodity is classified as a Class IV commodity. If the volume of the expanded Group A plastic is increased to 20 percent, the classification changes to a High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) commodity. Where the load is stored on a plastic pallet, the requirements in Section 3203.10 also apply. Page 147 of 191 WOMAN i! , ME I u..CmniMIAMI Bill 111 a an ON PA Noun oni ii muco ... 21=0 muu. .0 11111111 all �111l1 /Il Mammon on& 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Pwcwt by Volume of Group A Expanded Plastic (VF_) A = Class I, II or III commodity B = Class IV commodity C = High -hazard commodity (Group A Unexpanded) D = High -hazard commodity (Group A Expanded) FIGURE 3203.9(1) EVALUATION OF CARTONED COMMODITIES CONTAINING GROUP A PLASTICS a,b a. This figure is used to determine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity with Group A plastics in a package or crate. b. The following is an example of how to apply Figure 3203.9(1): A pallet load consists of a Class III commodity in cardboard boxes with components of unexpanded Group A plastic and packing material of expanded Group A plastic. Using Equation 32-I, the weight of unexpanded Group A plastic is 5 percent. Using Equation 32-2, the volume of expanded Group A plastic is 15 percent. This commodity is classified as a Class IV commodity. If the volume of the expanded Group A plastic is increased to 20 percent, the classification changes to a High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) commodity. Where the load is stored on a plastic pallet, the requirements in Section 3203.10 also apply. Page 147 of 191 (23 1) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending Figure 3203.9(2) to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 25 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 PwcerabyVolumeofGroupAExpandedPlastic P,. A = Class I, II or III commodity B = Class IV commodity C = High -hazard commodity (Group A Unexpanded) D = High -hazard commodity (Group A Expanded) FIGURE 3203.9(2) EVALUATION OF EXPOSED COMMODITIES CONTAINING GROUP A PLASTICS' a. This figure is used to determine the commodity classification of a mixed commodity with Group A plastics where the products are exposed. b. The following is an example of how to apply Figure 3203.9(2): A pallet load consists of an exposed Class III commodity with components of unexpanded Group A plastic and packing material of expanded Group A plastic. Using Equation 32-1, the weight of unexpanded Group A plastic is 5 percent. Using Equation 32-2, the volume of expanded Group A plastic is 6 percent. This commodity is classified as a High -hazard (Group A unexpanded) commodity. Where the load is stored on a plastic pallet, the requirements in Section 3203.10 also apply. (232) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3205.7 to read as follows: 3205.7 Designation of storage heights. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided. The owner and/or tenant of premises subject to this section shall provide and maintain conspicuous markings on the walls and columns indicating the maximum permissible storage height. (233) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending Table 3206.2 to read as follows: Table 3206.2 Page 148 of 191 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS For SL I mm-3w.e � Page 149 of 191 SOLID -PILED STORAGE, SHELF STORAGE SIZE OF HIGH -PILED ALL STORAGE AREAS . AND STORAGE (see Sections 3206, 3207 and 3208)s PALLETIZED STORAGE .(see Section 3207.3) COMMODITY CLASS AREA" (square feet)(see Automatic fire Fire detection Fire Smoke and Maximum Maximum Maximum sections extinguishing ystem department heat removal pile permissible pile volume 3206.2 and 3206.3) system (see Section (see Section access doors (see Section (see Section dimension` storage height^ (cubic feet) 3206.4 206.5) 3206.7) 3206.8) (feet) (feet) 0-500 Not Required o Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required 501-2,500 Not Required o Yes% Yes Not Required 120 40 100,000 2,501-12,000 Open to the public yes Not Required Yes of Required 120 40 400,000 2,501-12,000 I-IV Not open to the public Yes Not Required Yes Not Required 120 40 400,000 (Opti I 2,501-12,000 Not open to the public Yes Yes Yes Yeski 120 30` 200,000 (Option 2 12,001-500,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yes^' 120 _ 40 400,000 Greater than 500,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yeski 120 40 400,000 I-500 NotRequired Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required 501-2,e public 500 Open to [h Yes Not Required Yes Not Required 60 30 75,000 501-2,500 Not open to the public Yes Not Required Yes Not Required 60 30 75,000 Hi gh haz (Option 1 501-2,500 Not open to the public Yes Yess Yes Yess' 60 20 50,000 (Option 2 2,501-300,000 Yes Not Required Yes Yess, 60 30 75,000 Greater than 300,0001 Yes Not Required Yes Yess' 60 30 75,000 For SL I mm-3w.e � Page 149 of 191 (234) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3206.7.4 to read as follows: 3206.7.4 Marking on fire department access doors. Fire department access doors shall be labeled on the interior and' exterior side with the following sign or other approved sign: FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR DO NOT BLOCK The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the background (preferred red lettering on white background, and reflective. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm) with a minimum stroke of % inch (10 mm). (235) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3206.7.5 to read as follows: 3206.7.5 Number of doors required. The required fire department access doors shall be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent fire department access doors does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) measured center to center. Exception: The linear distance between adjacent access doors shall not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in existing buildings where change in occupancy is not proposed. (236) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3206.7.6 to read as follows: 3206.7.6 Door size and type. Fire department access doors shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll -up doors shall not be considered fire department access doors. Doors shall have handles and be openable from the outside. (237) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3206.7.7 to read as follows: 3206.7.7 Locking devices. Locking devices on fire department access doors shall be approved, and when unlocked shall remain unlocked until reset. (23 8) CHAPTER 32 HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3206.9 to read as follows: 3206.9 Fire department hose connections. Where any portion of the storage area is greater than 150 feet (45 720 mm) away from a Fre department access lane, or exit passageways are required by the International Building Code for egress, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with Section 905. (239) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3301 to add 3301.3 to read as follows: 3301.3 Address numbers. Buildings under construction shall have addressing posted at all times and shall be maintained until permanent addressing is installed. For single buildings and where there are multiple buildings in a complex or at a single property address, each building shall have building numbers or letters posted in a location that is plainly legible and visible from the nearest fire apparatus access road, and at the drive entry where required. Ata minimum address numbers and/or letters shall be sized to be plainly legible from the fire apparatus access road and may be no less than six (6) inch (152 mm) where plainly from the fire apparatus access road. Page 150 of 191 (240) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3303.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 3303.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention program at the project site applicable throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or demolition work. The plan shall address the requirements of this chapter and other applicable portions of this code, the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted and approved before a building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall be submitted for approval. 3303.3.1 Violations. Failure to properly maintain the construction site as required by this section, or properly conduct, document and maintain documentation required by this section shall constitute an unlawful act in accordance with Section 112.1 and shall result in the issuance of a notice of violation to the site safety director in accordance with Section 112.3. Upon the third offense, the fire code official is authorized to issue a stop work order in accordance with Section 113, and work shall not resume until satisfactory assurances of future compliance have been presented to and approved by the fire code official. (241) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.1 to read as follows: 3305.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved areas. Smoking areas shall be approved by the fire code official. Signs shall be posted in accordance with Section 310. No smoking signs shall be posted at or near building entries. In approved areas where smoking is permitted, approved ashtrays shall be provided in accordance with Section 310. (242) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.2.1 to read as follows: 3305.2.1 Combustible waste material accumulation. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be accumulated within buildings or on the construction site. The site safety director shall be responsible for ensuring combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is properly contained and/or collected from the site, and no combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is permitted to leave the site where it is deposited on neighboring property by wind or weather. (243) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.2.2 to read as follows: 3305.2.2 Combustible waste material removal. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of work and properly deposited in approved containers until removal to an authorized disposal site. (244) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.2.3 to read as follows: 3305.2.3 Rubbish containers. Where rubbish containers with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet (40 gallons) (0.15 m3) or larger are used for temporary storage of combustible debris, rubbish and waste Page 151 of 191 material, they shall have tightfitting or self-closing lids. Such rubbish containers shall be constructed entirely of materials that comply with either of the following: 1. Noncombustible materials. 2. Materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m2 when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354 at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m2 in the horizontal orientation. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material, shall not be permitted to be left on the ground outside of approved containers. Containers shall be frequently emptied to prevent overflow conditions. (245) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.3 to read as follows: 3305.3 Burning of combustible debris, rubbish and waste. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall not be disposed of by burning on the site. (246) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.4 to read as follows: 3305.4 Open burning. Open burning shall not be permitted. (247) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3305.8 to read as follows: 3305.8 Cooking. Cooking shall be prohibited except in approved designated cooking areas separated from combustible materials by a minimum of 10 feet (3 048 mm). Areas designated for cooking shall be approved by the fire code official. Signs with a minimum letter height of 3 inches (76 mm) and a minimum brush stroke of % inch (13 mm) shall be posted in conspicuous locations in designated cooking areas and state: DESIGNATED COOKING AREA COOKING OUTSIDE OF A DESIGNATED COOKING AREA IS PROHIBITED (248) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.1 to read as follows: 3313.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection, being a permanent water supply, shall be made available as soon as combustible building materials arrive on the site, on commencement of vertical combustible construction and on installation of a standpipe system in buildings under construction, in accordance with Sections 3313.2 through 3313.5. Exception: The fire code official is authorized to reduce the fire -flow requirements for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire -flow requirements is impractical. (249) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.2 to read as follows: 3313.2 Combustible building materials. When combustible building materials of the building under construction are delivered to a site, a minimum fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) shall be provided. The fire hydrant used to provide this fire -flow supply shall be within 400 Page 152 of 191 feet (122 m) of the combustible building materials, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access lane. Where the site configuration is such that one fire hydrant cannot be located within 400 feet (122 m) of all combustible building materials, additional fire hydrants shall be required to provide coverage in accordance with this section. (250) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.3 to read as follows: 3313.3 Vertical construction of Types II, III, IV and V construction. Prior to commencement of vertical construction of Type II, III, IV or V buildings that utilize any combustible building materials, the fire flow required by Sections 3313.3.1 through 3313.3.3 shall be provided, accompanied by fire hydrants in sufficient quantity to deliver the required fire flow and proper coverage, and accessible from approved fire apparatus access roads. (25 1) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.3.1 to read as follows: 3313.3.1 Fire separation up to 30 feet. Where a building of Type II, III, IV or V construction has afire separation distance of less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from property lot lines, and an adjacent property has an existing structure or otherwise can be built on, the water supply shall provide either a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) or the entire fire flow required for the building when constructed, whichever is greater. (252) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.3.2 to read as follows: 3313.3.2 Fire separation of 30 feet up to 60 feet. Where a building of Type 11, III, IV or V construction has a fire separation distance of 30 feet (9144 mm) up to 60 feet (18 288 mm) from property lot lines, and an adjacent property has an existing structure or otherwise can be built on, the water supply shall provide a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) or 50 percent of the fire flow required for the building when constructed, whichever is greater. (253) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.3.3 to read as follows: 3313.3.3 Fire separation of 60 feet or greater. Where a building of Type 11, III, IV or V construction has a fire separation of 60 feet (18 288 mm) or greater from a property lot line, a water supply of 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/m) shall be provided. (254) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3313.4 to read as follows: 3313.4 Vertical construction, Type I construction. If combustible building materials are delivered to the construction site, water supply in accordance with Section 3313.2 shall be provided. Additional water supply for fire flow is not required prior to commencing vertical construction of Type I buildings, unless combustible materials are present within the walls of the building. (255) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3314.1 to read as follows: Page 153 of 191 3314.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 25 feet (7620 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such standpipe shall be provided with fire department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairways. As construction progresses, such standpipes shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. (256) CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is hereby amended by amending 3315 to add 3315.3 to read as follows: 3315.3 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required, furniture, fixtures, and equipment shall not be stored in the building or areas of the building until the system is in service and approved by the fire code official and monitoring of system is active. In building where the system is installed in segments furniture, fixtures, and equipment shall only be permitted in areas where the system is in service and monitored. Exception: As approved by the fire code official. (257) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3405.1 to read as follows: 3405.1 Individual piles. Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding 700 square feet (65 m2) of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 7,000 cubic feet (198 m3) in volume or 10 feet in height and all piles shall be covered with a permanent type roof designed and constructed to prevent water from collecting in the tires. (258) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3405.6 to read as follows: 3405.6 Volume more than 49,000 cubic feet. Where the bulk volume of stored product is more than 49,000 cubic feet (13 87 m3), additional fire protection is required in accordance with Chapter 9. The increase shall be based on the capabilities of the system installed, and the storage arrangement shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Individual storage piles shall comply with size and separation requirements in Section 3405.1 through 3405.5. 2. Adjacent storage piles shall be considered a group, and the aggregate volume of storage piles in a group shall not exceed 49,000 cubic feet (13 87 m3). 3. Groups shall provide a fire protection plan. Fire protections plans submitted for review shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a) Tire storage yard layout of areas, tire -handling equipment selection, pile design and arrangement, fire protection systems, and shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles. b) Factors that lead to water collection in stored tires and vector control shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the stability of the pile(s). c) The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants. Page 154 of 191 d) Fire apparatus access roads to the piles shall be established, identified and maintained. e) Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program. f) Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the number of piles shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection systems and features. g) Separation between groups shall be not less than 75 feet (22 860 mm) wide. (259) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3405.7 to read as follows: 3405.7 Location of storage. Outdoor new and/or waste tire storage shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a means of egress, under bridges, elevated trestles, elevated roadways, or elevated railroads and shall comply with Section 304. (260) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3407.1 to read as follows: 3407.1 Where required. Where the aggregate volume of stored material is more than 5,000 cubic feet (141 m3), a firmly anchored fence or other approved method of security that controls unauthorized access to the tire storage yard shall surround the tire storage yard. (261) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3408.1 to read as follows: 3408.1 Water supply. A public or private fire protection water supply shall be provided in accordance with Section 507. The water supply shall be arranged such that any part of the storage yard can be reached by using not more than 300 feet (91 m) of hose. Page 155 of 191 (262) CHAPTER 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is hereby amended by amending 3409.1 to read as follows: 3409.1 Pile dimensions. Where tires are stored on -tread, the dimension of the pile in the direction of the wheel hole shall not be more than 20 feet (6096 mm). Tires stored adjacent to or along one wall shall not extend more than 10 feet (3048 mm) from that wall. Other piles shall be not more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width. (263) CHAPTER 35 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK is hereby amended by amending 3503.3 to read as follows: 3503.3 Hot work program permit. Hot work operational permits, issued by the fire code official or 3'd party fire inspector to an approved responsible person under a hot work program, shall be posted on site, working permits issued by a hot work supervisor shall be available for review by the fire code official at the time the work is conducted and for 48 hours after work is complete. (264) CHAPTER 35 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK is hereby amended by amending 3503.4 to read as follows: 3503.4 Qualifications of operators. An operational permit for hot work operations shall not be issued unless the individuals in charge of supervising and those performing such operations are capable of performing such operations safely. The approved personnel shall be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this code and NFPA 5 1 B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, and demonstration of a working knowledge of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute acceptable evidence of compliance with this requirement. (265) CHAPTER 36 MARINAS is hereby amended by amending 3603.5 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 3603.5 Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with its listing, Section 603 of this code and Chapter 5 of NFPA 303 as required for wet, damp and hazardous locations. (266) CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS is hereby amended by amending 3703 to read as follows: SECTION 3703 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS (267) CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS is hereby amended by amending 3703.6 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 3703.6 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Section 906 as required for extra -hazard occupancy protection as indicated in Table 906.1. Page 156 of 191 (268) CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS is hereby amended by amending 3703 to add Sections 3703.8 through 3703.10 to read as follows: 3703.8 Handling and storage. Handling and storage of large quantities of wastepaper, rags, or other combustible materials shall not be allowed in a building of any type in excess of 1500 square feet area unless the building is protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 3703.9 Limitations on building height. A building used for handling and storage of wastepaper, rags or other combustible materials shall not exceed one story in height unless of Type I construction and fully protected with approved automatic sprinkler system. 3703.10 Materials outside of building. No loose wastepaper, rags, trash or rubbish of any kind, or similar combustible materials shall be allowed on the premises on the outside of any building. (269) CHAPTER 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS is hereby amended by amending 3705.1 to read as follows: 3705.1 Bale size and separation. Baled combustible fibers (including wastepaper, rags, and other combustibles in baled lots) shall be stored in buildings and limited to single blocks or piles not more than 25,000 cubic feet (700 m3) in volume, not including aisles or clearances. Blocks or piles of baled fiber shall be separated from adjacent storage by aisles not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) wide, or by flash -fire barriers constructed of continuous sheets of noncombustible material extending from the floor to a minimum height of 1 foot (305 mm) above the highest point of the piles and projecting not less than 1 foot (305 mm) beyond the sides of the piles. Baled materials, if stored outside of buildings, shall not be stored within 25 feet of any building. Exception: Baled materials may be stored within 25 feet of a building's outside wall, but no closer than 10 feet, when a wall sprinkler curtain is provided on the building. Page 157 of 191 (270) CHAPTER 38 HIGHER EDUCATION LABORATORIES is hereby amended by amending Table 3805.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: TABLE 3805.4 DESIGN AND NUMBER OF CONTROL AREAS IN EXISTING NONSPRINICLERED LABORATORIES a. Percentages shall be of the maximumallowable quantity per control area shown in Table 5003.1.1(1) and Table 5003.1.1(2), excluding all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables. b. Fire barriers shall includewalls, floors and ceilings necessary to providesepamtion from other portions ofthebuilding. c. Vertical fire barriers separating control areas from other spaces on the same floor are permitted to be 1 -hour fire -resistance rated. d. See Section 414.2.4 of the International Building Code for additional requirements. e. The percentage of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Table 3805.4 shall be applied to 25 percent of Table 5003.1.Ill) limits for Class 4 oxidizers or pyrophoric materials. (271) CHAPTER 40 STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES is hereby amended by amending 4003.3.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 4003.3.4 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 603 and NFPA 70. (272) CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS is hereby amended by amending 5001.2 to read as follows: 5001.2 Material classification. Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances defined as such by this code. Material classification letters shall be submitted for all occupancy groups storing chemicals including occupancy groups storing less than the maximum allowable quantity to include a floor layout showing locations and amounts to be stored, method of use, and any other information required by the fire code official, and where applicable any additional information required by this Section or another Section of the code. Definitions of hazardous materials shall apply to all hazardous materials, including those regulated elsewhere in this code. Page 158 of 191 PERCENTAGE OF THE FIRE FLOOR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF RESISTANCE EVELCONTROL QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREAS RATING FOR PER FLOOR FIRE BARRIERS AREA', e IN HOURS b,aI Above grade Higherthan lane 9 5 1 2- 7-9 10 2 2c 4-6 25 2 2- 3 75 2 1 I-2 100 4 1 Below grade 1 100 3 1 lane 2 75 2 1 Lower than 2 Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed a. Percentages shall be of the maximumallowable quantity per control area shown in Table 5003.1.1(1) and Table 5003.1.1(2), excluding all increases allowed in the footnotes to those tables. b. Fire barriers shall includewalls, floors and ceilings necessary to providesepamtion from other portions ofthebuilding. c. Vertical fire barriers separating control areas from other spaces on the same floor are permitted to be 1 -hour fire -resistance rated. d. See Section 414.2.4 of the International Building Code for additional requirements. e. The percentage of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Table 3805.4 shall be applied to 25 percent of Table 5003.1.Ill) limits for Class 4 oxidizers or pyrophoric materials. (271) CHAPTER 40 STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES is hereby amended by amending 4003.3.4 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 4003.3.4 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 603 and NFPA 70. (272) CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — GENERAL PROVISIONS is hereby amended by amending 5001.2 to read as follows: 5001.2 Material classification. Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances defined as such by this code. Material classification letters shall be submitted for all occupancy groups storing chemicals including occupancy groups storing less than the maximum allowable quantity to include a floor layout showing locations and amounts to be stored, method of use, and any other information required by the fire code official, and where applicable any additional information required by this Section or another Section of the code. Definitions of hazardous materials shall apply to all hazardous materials, including those regulated elsewhere in this code. Page 158 of 191 (273) CHAPTER 54 CORROSIVE MATERIALS is hereby amended by amending 5401.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 5401.1 Scope. The storage and use of corrosive materials shall be in accordance with this chapter. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53. Exceptions: 1. Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section 5003.11. 2. Stationary storage battery systems in accordance with Section 1207. 3. This chapter shall not apply to R-717 (ammonia) where used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration system (see Section 608). (274) CHAPTER 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is hereby amended by amending 5601.2.1 to read as follows: 5601.2.1 Residential uses. Persons shall not keep or store, nor shall any permit be issued to keep or store, any explosives at any place of habitation, or within 100 feet (30 480 mm) thereof unless authorized by federal and/or state law. Exception: Storage of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use and not for resale in accordance with Section 5606. (275) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5703.6 to add Section 5703.6.12 to read as follows: 5703.6.12 Pressurized piping. Where a pressurized (remote pumped) piping system is connected to a tank, the piping system shall have an approved, listed leak detection device installed in the system to monitor for leaks in the piping. (276) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.2.13 to read as follows: 5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 or safeguarded in accordance with Sections 5704.2.13.1 through 5704.2.13.2.3 and API 1604. Before an underground tank is removed, a permit shall be obtained from the city permit office and the fire code official shall be present for the removal. Prior to transporting any removed tank, it shall be properly marked and made inert in the presence of the fire code official. (277) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.2.13.1.3 to read as follows: 5704.2.13.1.3 Out of service for one year. Underground tanks that have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5704.2.14. Page 159 of 191 (278) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.2.13.1.4 to read as follows: 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place. Tanks shall not be abandoned in place. (279) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.3.8.1 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 5704.3.8.1 Quantities and storage arrangement. The total quantities of liquids in a liquid storage warehouse shall not be limited. The arrangement of storage shall be in accordance with Table 5704.3.6.3(2) or 5704.3.6.3(3). (280) CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.3.8.3 to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: 5704.3.8.3 Ventilation. Liquid storage warehouses storing containers greater than 5 gallons (19 L) incapacity shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than 0.25 cfm per square foot 0.00127 m3/s x M2) of floor area over the storage area. Ammonia where used as a refrigerant in a refrigeration system (see Section 608). (281) CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES is hereby amended by amending 6107.4 to read as follows: 6107.4 Protecting containers from vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with Section 312 and NFPA 58. (282) CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS is hereby amended by amending the following Standards to amend a misprint to the Edition printing to read as follows: The portions of text and tables not shown are unaffected by the amendment. 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Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020 The Fall Protection Code 1015.6, 1015.7 Page 160 of 191 BIIMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers' Association 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10017 *156.19 —2019 Power Assist and Low-energy Power -operated Doors 1010.3.2 *156.38 —2019 Low-energy Power -operated Sliding and Folding Doors 1010.3.2 CGA Compressed Gas Association 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103 Chantilly, VA 20151 ANSI/CGA G-13 — 2015 Storage and Handling of Silane and Silane Mixtures (an American National Standard) 6404.1, 6404.2, 6405.3 E Ag International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 503 Alexandria, VA 22314 ANSVIIAR 6 — 2019 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems 608.1.2 608.1.2 ANSMIAR 7 — 2019 Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems 608.1.2 608.1.2 ANSUIIAR 9 — 2020 Standard for Minimum System Safety Requirements for Existing Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems 608.1.2 608.1.2 NFPA National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 02 — 20 Hydrogen Technologies Code 1206.3, 1206.4, 2309.1, 2309.3.1.1, 2309.3.1.2, 2309.4, 2309.6, 2311.8, 2311.8.2, 2311.8.10, 2311.8.11, 5301.1, 5801.1 10 —18 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers Table 901.6.1, 906.2, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2), 906.3.2, 906.3.4, 3006.3 17 — 21 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.6, 904.13 17A — 21 Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems Table 901.6.1, 904.5, 904.13 55 — 20 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 3508.1, 5301.1, 5307.4.2, 5501.1, 5801.1, 6301.1 96 — 21 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations 606.2, 904.13 UL Underwriters Laboratories LLC 333 Pfmgsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 UL 1389 — 2019 Plant Oil Extraction Equipment for Installation and Use in Ordinary (Unclassified) Locations and Hazardous (Classified) Locations. 3904.2.1 AFSI Architectural Fabric Structures Institute c/o Industrial Fabric Association International 1801 County Road B West Roseville, MN 55113 Page 161 of 191 ASI -77 Design and Standards Manual 3103.10.2 (283) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B102.1 to read as follows: B102.1 Definitions. For the purpose of this appendix, certain terms are defined as follows: F RE FLOW. The flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 pounds per square inch (psi) (138 kPa) residual pressure, used to determined Type of construction by square footage. FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA. The total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, in square feet (m2), used to determine the required fire flow. (284) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B103.2 to read as follows: 13103.2 Increases. The fire code official is authorized to increase the fire -flow requirements where based on factors such as the total square footage of the building(s), the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building and shall be not more than twice that required for the building under consideration. (285) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B103.3 to read as follows: B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. For information regarding water supplies for fire- fighting purposes and where approved in rural and suburban areas in which adequate and reliable water supply systems do not exist, the fire code official is authorized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International Wildland- Urban Interface Code. The use of water storage tanks for fire flow will be based on the following: 1. Areas where public water supply systems are not capable of suppling the required fire flow and where the water provider is capable of suppling water to water storage tanks. 2. On-site water storage tanks shall be design in accordance with the design standards outlined by the fire code official and shall installed in accordance with NFPA 22 and sized in accordance with the Fire Department's design worksheet. Exception: Where the water provider due to the proximity of water mains capable of suppling the needed fire flow requires the extension of water mains to and/or across the property or development. (286) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B104.1 to read as follows: B104.1 General. Thefire-flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in Section B104.3. Where 33% or more of exterior and/or interior walls are of combustible construction the building shall be classified as Type V -B construction for fire flow requirements. Page 162 of 191 (287) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105.1 to read as follows: 13105.1 One- and two-family dwellings Group R-3. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B 105.1(2). (288) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105.2 to read as follows: B105.2 Townhouses and Group R-4 buildings and buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for townhouses and Group R-4 buildings and buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2. Exception: A reduction in required fire flow for any building equipped with a fire sprinkler system shall be based on the total square footage of the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building. The allowed reduction of fire flow in Table B105.1(2) is for fire sprinkler systems and is not an equal reduction to fire hydrant flow requirements in Appendix C. (289) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105 Table B105.1(1) to read as follows: TABLE B105.1(1) REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 Fire -Flow Calculation Automatic Sprinkler -System Minimum Fire -Flow Flow Duration Area (square feet) (Design Standard) gallons per minute) (hours) 0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 1 Value in Table Duration in Table 3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system 105.1(2) 105.1(2) at the e uired flow rate 0-3,600 Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or 500 /: Section P2904 of the International Residential Code Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code or %: value in Table 1 3,601 and greater Section P2904 of the International Residential Code B 105.1(2)a For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m', I gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. The minimum fire -flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute. Page 163 of 191 (290) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105 Table B105.1(2) to read as follows: TABLE B105.1(2) TABLE FOR TABLES B105.1(1) AND B105.2 FIRE -FLOW CALCULATION AREA (square feet) FIRE -FLOW FLOW DURATION (hours) Type IA Type IIA TypeIV Type IIB Type VBa (gallons per and IBa and I1IAa and VAa and IIIBa inate)b, c 0-22,700 -12,700 0-8,200 -5,900 -3,600 1,500 22,701-30,200 12,701-17,000 8,201-10,900 5,901-7,900 ,601-4,800 1,750 30,201-38,700 17,001-21,800 10,901-12,900 ,901-9,800 ,801-6,200 2,000 38,701-48,300 1,801-24,200 12,901-17,400 ,801-12,600 6,201-7,700 2,250 2 48,301-59,000 4,201-33,200 17,401-21,300 12,601-15,400 ,701-9,400 2,500 59,001-70,900 3,201-39,700 1,301-25,500 15,401-18,400 9,401-11,300 2,750 70,901-83,700 9,701-47,100 5,501-30,100 18,401-21,800 11,301-13,400 3,000 83,701-97,700 7,101-54,900 0,101-35,200 1,801-25,900 13,401-15,600 3,250 97,701-112,700 54,901-63,400 5,201-40,600 5,901-29,300 15,601-18,000 3,500 ' 3 112,701-128,700 63,401-72,400 0,601-46,400 9,301-33,500 18,001-20,600 3,750 128,701-145,900 2,401-82,100 6,401-52,500 3,501-37,900 20,601-23,300 4,000 145,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,501-59,100 7,901-42,700 23,301-26,300 4,250 164,201-183,400 92,401-103,100 59,101-66,000 2,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 4,500 183,401-203,7001103,101-114,600 66,001-73,300 7,701-53,000 29,301-32,600 4,750 203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 73,301-81,100 3,001-58,600 32,601-36,000 5,000 225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81,101-89,200 58,601-65,400 36,001-39,600 5,250 247,701-271,200 139,401-152,600 89,201-97,700 65,401-70,600 39,60143,400 5,500 271,201-295,900 152,601-166,500 97,701-106,500 0,601-77,000 43,401-47,400 5,750 295,901 -Greater 166,501 -Greater 106,501-115,800 7,001-83,700 47,401-51,500 6,000 4 - - 115,801-125,500 83,701-90,600 51,501-55,700 6,250 - - 125,501-135,500 90,601-97,900 55,701-60,200 6,500 - - 135,501-145,800 7,901-106,800 60,201-64,800 6,750 - - 145,801-156,700106,801-113,200 64,801-69,600 7,000 - - 156,701-167,900113,201-121,300 69,601-74,600 7,250 - - 167,901-179,400 121,301-129,600 74,601-79,800 7,500 - - 179,401-191,400129,601-138,300 79,801-85,100 7,750 - - 191,401 -Greater 138,301 -Greater I 85,101 -Greater 8,000 For Sl: I square foot = 0.0929 m', I gallon per minute = 3.785 Um, I pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa. a Types of construction are based on the International Building Code. b. Measured at 25 psi for use during initial building design. Actual flow required for fire emergencies to be determined by fire code official c. The total required fire -flow, for any building can be increased and shall be established based on the total square footage of the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building. Building(s) in excess of the greatest square footage value shown can have the fire -flow, increased based on the total square footage of the building, access to and around the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building for emergency firefightingoperations. Page 164 of 191 (291) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105 Table B105.2 to read as follows: TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR TOWNHOUSES AND GROUP R-4 BUILDINGS AND BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 Automatic Sprinkler -System Minimum Fire -Flow Flow Duration (Design Standard) gallons per minute) (hours) No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the The percentage from Table B105.3 Duration in Table B 105.1(2) at International Fire Code reduction of flow in Table B 105.1(2)a the reduced flow rate Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% reduction of flow in Duration in Table B 105.1(2) at International Fire Code Table B105.1(2)b the reduced flow rate For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. The minimum fire -flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons perminute. b. The minimum fire -flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons perminute. (292) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B 105 to add Table B 105.3 to read as follows: Table B105.3 Fire -Flow Reduction and Flow Duration for Buildinesa Occupancy Type Construction Typed % of Reductionb A All Except V 75 A V 50 B All Except V 75 B V 50 E All 75 F All Except V 75 F V 50 H All 50 I All Except V 75 I V 50 M All Except V 75 M V 50 R All° 50 S not high piled All Except V 75 S-1 high piled, Class IN commodities All Except V 50 S-1 Aircraft Hangers, Helistops All Except V 75 S V 50 a. As determined by the fire code official on a ease by case basis. b. The reduction in required fire -flow can be less than shown for any building equipped with a fire sprinkler system however shall be based on the total square footage of the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposedbuilding. c. Group R building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 may receive a reduction of 75%. d. Where 33% or more of exterior and/or interior walls are of combustible construction the building shall be classified as Type V construction. (293) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by amending B105.3 to read as follows: Page 165 of 191 B105.3 Water supply for buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. For buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, the water supply shall be capable of providing the greater of: 1. The automatic sprinkler system demand, including interior and exterior hose stream demand. 2. The required fire flow as determined by the fire code official based on the total square footage of the building, the type of construction, the occupancy group, and the actual use of the proposed building. 3. Building(s) in excess of the greatest square footage value shown in Table B 105.1(2) shall have adequate fire flow to supply the fire sprinkler system, interior hose connections, and fire apparatus where on-site hydrants are provided. (294) APPENDIX B FIRE -FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS is hereby amended by adding add B1000 through B2002 to read as follows: Section B1000 Flow Testing Section B1001.1 Fire Flow Testing. B1001.1 Fire flow test on municipal/public fire hydrants shall be performed by employees of the municipality and be witnessed by the Purveyor and Fire Marshal or representative of the fire department. Fire flow tests on private fire hydrants are the responsibility of the property owner or authorized agent to apply for and shall be witnessed by or performed by the Fire Marshal and Purveyor. Fire Flow Tests conducted by a 3`a party tester is subject to permitting and payment of fees and shall be witnessed by the Fire Marshal and municipality's Water Purveyor or representative of the fire department. Private fire hydrants shall be tested every two years. B1001.2 Fire flow test will consist of two hydrants, one hydrant for pressure readings, and one hydrant for flow readings. Flowing of additional hydrants without changing the hydrant the pressure is read from will be calculated as each additional hydrant. Changing the hydrant the pressure is read from constitutes a new fire flow test from each fire hydrant flowed. B1001.3 For the purpose of fire flow testing to determine available water for construction and for designing fire and life safety systems on all fire hydrants having a static pressure in excess of 40 psi (2.8 bar). The formula used for calculating flow is 29.84 x Cof. x 2.501 x Pq = Q, and for graphing P = (Pr - Ps) (Q / Qr)1.85 + Ps. For testing of fire hydrants theoretical discharge Tables shall not be used to calculate flow. Section B1002 Rating Pressure. 131002.1 For the purpose of uniform marking of fire hydrants, the rated capacities should be based upon actual flow for all fire hydrants having a static pressure in excess of 40 psi (2.8 bar). For testing of fire hydrants theoretical discharge Tables shall not be used to calculate flow. The formula used for calculating flow is 29.84 x Cof. x 2.50= x Pq = Q. B1002.2 To obtain satisfactory test results of calculations of expected flows or rated capacities, sufficient discharge should be achieved to cause a drop in pressure at the residual hydrant of at least 25 percent below static pressure for all hydrants having a static pressure in excess of 40 psi (2.8 bar). For testing fire flow theoretical discharge Tables shall not be used to calculate flow and Page 166 of 191 determining flow discharge. Tests without a pitot(s) that sample water from the middle of the stream shall not be permitted. B1002.3 It is recommended that a minimum residual pressure of 25 psi (1.7 bar) should be maintained at fire hydrants when delivering the fire flow. Pressures dropping below 25 psi (1.7 bar) will stop the test immediately to prevent damage to the municipal water system. B1002.4 The use of residual pressures of less than 20 psi (1.4 bar) is not allowed. Section B1003 Procedure. B1003.1 When it is recommended and as deemed necessary by the fire code official that two tests should be made one should be performed during a period of ordinary demand and one made during a period of peak demand. B1003.2 The procedure consists of discharging water at a measured rate of flow from the system at a given location and observing the corresponding pressure drop in the mains. From the standpoint of accuracy, the mathematical formula is to be used to compute the required fire flow available rather than the theoretical discharge table. Section B1004 Layout of Test. B1004.1 After the location where the test is to be run has been determined, a group of test hydrants in the vicinity is selected as approved by the fire code official. B1004.2 Once selected, due consideration should be given to potential interference with traffic flow patterns, damage to surroundings (e.g., roadways, sidewalks, landscapes, vehicles, and pedestrians), and potential flooding problems both local and remote from the test site. It shall be the responsibility of the tester to provide approved diffusers, deflectors, mats, or other approved devices. B1004.3 One hydrant, designated the residual hydrant, is chosen to be the hydrant where the normal static pressure will be observed with the other hydrants in the group closed, and where the residual pressure will be observed with the other hydrants flowing. B1004.4 This hydrant is chosen so it will be located between the hydrant to be flowed and the large mains that constitute the immediate sources of water supply in the area. All reports shall include layout diagrams similar to that shown in Figure B1004.4, test layouts are indicated showing the residual hydrant designated with the letter R and hydrants to be flowed with the letter F. B1004.5 The number of fire hydrants to be used in any test depends upon the strength of the distribution system in the vicinity of the test location as approved by the fire code official. The pitot reading shall be measured from both 2.5 -inch ports from one hydrant to determine available fire flow. Unless otherwise determined by the fire code official. B1004.6 To obtain satisfactory test results of expected flows or rated capacities, sufficient discharge should be achieved to cause a drop in pressure at the residual hydrant of at least 25 percent, or to flow the total demand necessary for providing fire suppression services in a fire emergency. Page 167 of 191 FIGURE B1004.4 Suggested Test Layout for Hydrants. F F, F2 One flow hydrant Aaranrs iir�rcalo dinr<tiara Irl ikna 31 � tosdu�al 8spdcan�f v 1Eo�•r Yaydrans Section B1005 Equipment. B1005.1 The equipment necessary for field work consists of the following: (1) A single 160 or 200 psi bourdon pressure gauge with no more than 1 psi graduations or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. (2) A hydrant cap with a T connection for the 160 or 200 psi gauge and a cock at the end for relieving air pressure or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. (3) Two approved pitot tubes that sample water from the center of the stream with 50 or 60 psi bourdon pressure gauges with 1 psi graduations or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. Due to higher pressures in certain parts of the jurisdiction 100 psi bourdon pressure gauges with 1 psi graduations will be needed as necessary. (4) Hydrant wrenches. (5) Diffusers, deflectors, mats, or other approved devices as necessary. B1005.2 All pressure gauges should be calibrated at least every 12 months, or more frequently depending on use. Calibration certificates shall be provided to the fire code official as requested. Section B1006 Test Procedure. B1006.1 Testing procedure for fire flow. Page 168 of 191 Fi F, R F 12 F4 One lo four flow hydrants Aaranrs iir�rcalo dinr<tiara Irl ikna 31 � tosdu�al 8spdcan�f v 1Eo�•r Yaydrans Section B1005 Equipment. B1005.1 The equipment necessary for field work consists of the following: (1) A single 160 or 200 psi bourdon pressure gauge with no more than 1 psi graduations or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. (2) A hydrant cap with a T connection for the 160 or 200 psi gauge and a cock at the end for relieving air pressure or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. (3) Two approved pitot tubes that sample water from the center of the stream with 50 or 60 psi bourdon pressure gauges with 1 psi graduations or equivalent as approved by the fire code official. Due to higher pressures in certain parts of the jurisdiction 100 psi bourdon pressure gauges with 1 psi graduations will be needed as necessary. (4) Hydrant wrenches. (5) Diffusers, deflectors, mats, or other approved devices as necessary. B1005.2 All pressure gauges should be calibrated at least every 12 months, or more frequently depending on use. Calibration certificates shall be provided to the fire code official as requested. Section B1006 Test Procedure. B1006.1 Testing procedure for fire flow. Page 168 of 191 (1) Opening the hydrants to be tested, water should be allowed to flow for a sufficient time to clear all debris and foreign substances from the stream(s) then close the hydrants. (2) In a typical test, the 160 or 200 psi gauge is attached to one of the 2% in. (6.4 cm) outlets of the residual hydrant using the special cap. (3) The cock on the gauge piping is opened, (as soon as the air is exhausted from the barrel, the cock is closed) and the hydrant valve is opened full. (4) A reading (static pressure) is taken when the needle comes to rest. (5) At a given signal, each of the other hydrants is opened in succession, with discharge taking place directly from the open hydrant ports. (6) Hydrants should be opened one at a time. (7) At that time, a signal is given to the people at the hydrants to read the pitot pressure of the streams simultaneously while the residual pressure is being read. (8) The final magnitude of the pressure drop can be controlled by the number of hydrants used and the number of outlets opened on each. (9) After the readings have been taken, hydrants should be shut down slowly, one at a time, to prevent undue surges in the system. Section B1007 Pitot Readings. B1007.1 Procedure for pitot readings. (1) When measuring discharge from open hydrant ports, it is always preferable from the standpoint of accuracy to use 2% in. (6.4 cm) outlets rather than pumper outlets. (2) In practically all cases, the 2% in. (6.4 cm) outlets are filled across the entire cross-section during flow, while in the case of the larger outlets there is very frequently a void near the bottom. (3) When measuring the pitot pressure of a stream of practically uniform velocity, the orifice in the pitot tube is held downstream approximately one- half the diameter of the hydrant outlet or nozzle opening, and in the center of the stream. (See Figure B1007.3) Diffusers shall have pitot tubes for sampling water from the center of the stream. (4) The center line of the orifice should be at right angles to the plane of the face of the hydrant outlet. (5) The air chamber on the pitot tube should be kept elevated. (6) Pitot readings of less than 10 psi (0.7 bar) and more than 30 psi (2.0 bar) should be avoided, if possible. (7) Opening additional hydrant outlets will aid in controlling the pitot reading. (8) Hydrant valves shall be wide open to minimize problems with underground drain valves, and to give a more streamlined flow and a more accurate pitot reading. Page 169 of 191 FIGURE B1007.3 Pitot Tube Position Pressure gauge Air -release cock Section B1008 Determination of Discharge. e.: i Water stream outlet or )pening B1008.1 At the hydrants used for flow during the test, the discharges from the open ports are determined from measurements of the diameter of the outlets flowed, the pitot pressure (velocity head) of the streams as indicated by the pitot gauge readings, and the coefficient of the outlet being flowed as determined from Figure B1008.1. FIGURE B1008.1 Three General Types of Hydrant Outlets and Their Coefficients of Discharge. / >' Outlet Oulletsquare Outlet squamand and rounded and sharp ' ling 1rAD barre- prolK B1008.2 The formula used to compute the discharge, Q, in gpm from these measurements is as follows: Q=29.84af P where: c = coefficient of discharge (see Equation B 1008.2) d = diameter of the outlet in inches p = pitot pressure (velocity head) in psi Section B1009 Use of Pumper Outlets. Page 170 of 191 B1009.1 If it is necessary to use a pumper outlet, and flow tubes (stream straighteners) are not available, the best results are obtained with the pitot pressure (velocity head) maintained between 5 psi and 10 psi (0.3 bar and 0.7 bar). The use of pumper outlets shall require prior approval by the fire code official. B1009.2 For pumper outlets, the approximate discharge can be computed from Equation B1008.3 using the pitot pressure (velocity head) at the center of the stream and multiplying the result by one of the coefficients in Table B1009.2, depending upon the pitot pressure (velocity head). Table B1009.2 Pumper Outlet Coefficients Pitot Pressure (Velocity Head) Coefficient 2 0.14 U.91 3 0.21 0.92 4 0.28 0.89 5 0.35 0.86 6 0.41 0.84 7 and Over 0.48 and Over 0.83 B1009.3 These coefficients are applied in addition to the coefficient in Equation B1008.2 and are for average -type fire hydrants. Section B1010 Determination of Discharge. B1010.1 If additional hydrants are used (flowed) to control the residual pressure drop, the discharges from the additional outlet(s) are not added to the total flow calculation. B1010.2 The formula that is generally used to compute the discharge at the specified residual pressure or for any desired pressure drop is Equation 1010.2: 11 01 QX =or x1i aµ where: QR = flow predicted at desired residual pressure QF = total flow measured during test hr = pressure drop to desired residual pressure hf= pressure drop measured during test B1010.3 In this equation, any units of discharge or pressure drop may be used as long as the same units are used for each value of the same variable. B1010.4 In other words, if QR is expressed in gpm, QF must be in gpm, and if hr is expressed in psi, hfmust be expressed in psi. B1010.5 These are the units that are normally used in applying Equation 1010.2 to fire flow test computations. Section B1011 Data Sheet. Page 171 of 191 B1011.1 The data secured during the testing of fire hydrants for uniform marking can be valuable for other purposes. B1011.2 With this in mind, it is suggested that the form shown in Figure 1011.2 or a similar form be used to record information that is taken and the form(s) used shall be submitted to the fire code official. B1011.3 The back of the form should include a location sketch or on a separate form and the form(s) used shall be submitted to the fire code official. B1011.4 Results of the flow test should be indicated on a hydraulic graph, such as the one shown in Figure 1011.4. Page 172 of 191 FIGURE B1011.2 Sample Report of a Hydrant Flow Test. y or Cryo o CITY OF CIBOLO FIRE FLOW TEST FORM L Pem • [ x • Fire Nlarshal City of Choice " P. O. Boa 826 • 204 Loop 539 %X est Cibolo, Texas 78108 • 210-5667008 • Fa: 210-566-5758 Date: Project Name: Time: Address: Test Br. Conducted Br. Signature: Rater Putrtror. Signature. R'atcr supplied k, Hrd # FLOW H-1DRiNTS(S) F1 Size Opening. 25 Coefficient: Pitot Reading GPDL• Total Flow During Test Static Reading Psi Results: At 20 PSI Residual Estimated Consumption: fain ai C,bola rT'ua FkraTat RcPOR Forth DATA Hud # Hcd # F2 F3 2.5 GPNI Residual: PSI Hr -d = GPM \Vater Main Size•. Gal. Flow Duration (minutes): Page 173 of 191 R,I d uD., bcr3)l) FIGURE B1011.4 Sample Graph Sheet. 190 10020D 300 40D 500 6D0 700 em 000 1000 (378.5)(757)(1136)(1514)(1893) (2271) (2650) (3028) (3407) (3785) olas FIm, gpm (Umin) (Mullipty this m10 by .) B1011.5 When the tests are complete, the forms should be filed for future reference by interested parties. Section B2000 Marking of Fire Hydrants B2001 Classification of Hydrants. Hydrants should be classified in accordance with their rated capacities based upon actual flow as follows: (1) Class AA —Rated capacity of 1500 gpm (5680 L/min) or greater (2) Class A — Rated capacity of 1000 — 1499 gpm (3785-5675 L/min) (3) Class B — Rated capacity of 500 — 999 gpm (1900-3780 L/min) (4) Class C — Rated capacity of 251— 500 gpm (1900 L/min) (5) Class D — Rated capacity of less than 250 gpm (950 L/min) is considered nonfunctioning. Section B2002 Marking of Fire Hydrants. B2002.1 Public and Private Hydrants. B2002.1.1 Public Hydrants. All new and existing public hydrants the hydrant barrels are to be red in color. Marking on all new and existing public hydrants or any device having the appearance of a fire hydrant on or adjacent to fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Section B2001 and Section B2002.1.3 through 132002.1.8. B2002.1.2 Private Hydrants. All new and existing private hydrants the hydrant barrels shall be painted chrome yellow, to distinguish them from public hydrants. Marking on all new and existing private hydrants or any device having the appearance of a fire hydrant on or adjacent to fire Page 174 of 191 apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Section B2001 and Section B2002.1.3 through B2002.1.8. B2002.1.3 All new and existing tops (bonnets) and nozzle caps shall be painted with the following capacity -indicating color scheme to provide simplicity and consistency with colors used in signal work for safety, danger, and intermediate condition: (1) Class AA — Light blue (2) Class A—Green (3) Class B —Orange (4) Class C —Red (5) Class D —Black B2002.1.4 For rapid identification at night, it is recommended that the capacity colors be of a reflective -type paint or have reflective (ground or crushed crystals and/or similar) material added to the finish. B2002.1.5 Fire hydrants rated at less than 25 psi (1.72 bar) shall have the rated pressure stenciled in black or a contrasting color on the hydrant top (bonnet). B2002.1.6 In addition to the painted top and nozzle caps, it can be advantageous to stencil the rated capacity of high-volume hydrants on the top (bonnet). B2002.1.7 The classification and marking of fire hydrants provided for in this Section anticipate determination based on individual flow test. B2002.1.8 Where a group of hydrants can be used at the time of a fire, some special marking designating group -flow capacity may be desirable. B2002.2 Permanently Inoperative Hydrants. Public and private fire hydrants or any device having the appearance of a fire hydrant that are permanently inoperative or unusable shall be replaced as soon as reasonably possible. B2002.3 Temporarily Inoperative Hydrants. Public and private fire hydrants or any device having the appearance of a fire hydrant that are temporarily inoperative or unusable should be wrapped or otherwise provided with temporary indication of their condition and repaired or replaced as soon as reasonably possible. B2002.4 Flush Hydrants. Location markers for new and existing flush hydrants should carry the same background color as stated above for class indication, with such other data stenciled thereon as deemed necessary. (295) APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending C101.1 to read as follows: C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5 of the International Fire Code, fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. (296) APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending C101 to add C101.2 to read as follows: Page 175 of 191 C101.2 Fire hydrant locations. Required fire hydrants shall not be installed at the end of dead- end streets, roads, or Cul -De -Sac's. Fire hydrants shall be provided within 100 feet (30 480 mm) on the approach to a fire department connection. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets. Fire hydrants shall be accessible by an approved fire apparatus access road. (297) APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending C102.1 to read as follows: C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1 and shall not be less than required to meet the spacing requirements in Section 507.5. The number of fire hydrants available to a complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing requirements listed in Table C102.1 when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be conducted. (298) APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending C102.1 Table C102.1 to read as follows: Table C102.1 Required Number and Spacing of Fire Hydrantsg Average Spacing Between Maximum Distance from any Fire -Flow Requirement Minimum Number Hydrantsa, b, c, f Point on Street or Road (gpm) of Hydrants (feet) Frontage to a Hydrantd, f 1,750 or less 1 500 250 2,000-2,250 2 450 225 2,251-2,500 3 400 225 2,501-3,000 3 350 225 3,500-4,000 4 350 210 4,500-5,000 5 300 180 5,001-5,500 6 300 180 5,501-6000 6 250 150 6,500-7,000 7 250 150 7,500 or more 8 or moree 200 120 For SI: I foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Um. a. Reduce by 100 feet for deadcnd streets or roads. b. Where streets are provided with median dividers or where streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis up to a fire -flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute and 400 feet on an alternating basis for higher fire -flow requirements. C. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are notneeded for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards. d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end streets or roads. e. One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof above 7,500 spin. f. A 25 -percent spacing increase when approved by the fire code official may be permitted where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Cade or Section P2904 of the International Residential. g. Thefire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution offire hydrants based onsite - specific constraints, conditions, and hazards. (299) APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION is hereby amended by amending C104.1 to read as follows: Page 176 of 191 C104.1 Existing fire hydrants. Existing fire hydrants located across intersections or roadways may not be considered as available. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 provided they are located adjacent to the property to be protected as approved by the Fire Code Official. Existing fire hydrants on adjacent properties are allowed to be considered as available to meet the requirements of Sections C102 and C103 provided that a fire apparatus access road extends between properties and that an easement is established to prevent obstruction of such roads or fire hydrant access. (300) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D102.1 to read as follows: D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete, or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of a fire apparatus weighing at least 80,000 pounds (36 287 kg) or heaviest rated fire apparatus responding within the jurisdiction. (301) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.1 to read as follows: D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm) the full length of the fire apparatus access road, lane, or roadway, exclusive of shoulders. (see Figure D 103.1 The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width. 100' TYP.' 28'R 2G' 100' DIAMETER CUL-DE-SAC 60'1 –r {t--60' 76.4-26' '� 28' R- TYP.' 60"'Y" 28' R TYP: 70 20'—T 20' 120' HAMMERHEAD ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO 120' HAMMERHEAD Figure D103.1 Dead -End Fire Apparatus Access Road Turnaround Page 177 of 191 (302) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.2 to read as follows: D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 8 percent in grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not have high or low elevation changes that would allow an apparatus to bottom out the center of, or nose into, or cause the rear of the apparatus to drag the surface in accordance with Section 503.2.7 and 503.2.8. Exception: A local jurisdiction alternative to the 8 percent grade restriction where approved by the fire code official: If the grade exceeds 8 percent, the first portion of the grade shall be limited to 10 percent for a length of 150 feet transitioning back to 8 percent for 250 feet and then 10 percent for a length of 150 feet transitioning back to 8 percent for 250 feet, repeat the cycle as necessary. Grades steeper than 10 percent can only be approved by the fire code official. (303) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.3 to read as follows: D103.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be determined by the fire code official. The standard radius is 50 foot outside and 28 foot inside turning radius. (304) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.4 to read as follows: D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4 and Figure D103.1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width and length. Table D103. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END EIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS Length Width feet feet Turnarounds Required 0-150 20a, b None required 151-500 20a, b 120 -Foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" or 100 -foot -diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with Figure D103.1 120 -foot Hammerhead, 60 -foot "Y" or 100 -foot -diameter cul-de-sac in 501-750 26a accordance with Figure D103.1 Over 750 Special approval required For Sl: l foot = 304.8 mm. a. The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width. b. 26 -foot width where hydrants are located on access roads. (305) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.5 to read as follows: D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Where a single gate is provided, the minimum gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), or where more than one gate is provided the minimum unobstructed opening width across any driving surface shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and 26 feet (7925 mm) where fire hydrants are located along roadways. Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the minimum Page 178 of 191 unobstructed opening width across any driving surface shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and 26 feet (7925 mm) where fire hydrants are located along roadways. The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width. 2. Gates shall be of the side hinged swinging or horizontal sliding type. Side hinged swinging gates shall open in the direction of travel. 3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Electric gates shall be designed to be in the open position during a failure of the opening device or electrical power failure. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official and meet the requirements of Section 506. 7. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by a key box containing the key(s) and the lock -box is installed at the gate location. 8. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official. 9. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 10. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. (306) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D103.6 to read as follows: D103.6 Signs and marldngs. Where required by the fire code official, new and existing fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING — FIRE LANE — TOW / AWAY ZONE markings and signs complying with Figure D 103.6. Markings shall be a minimum 6 -inch (153 mm) wide red background with a minimum 4 inch (102 mm) high white lettering and where required by the fire code official for large complex's stripping shall be a minimum 8 -inch - wide red background with a minimum 6 -inch -high white lettering. Signs shall have red letters on a white reflective background and have a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 18 inches (457 mm) high for NO PARKING — FIRE LANE and a minimum dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 6 inches (153 mm) high for TOW —AWAY ZONE or overall dimension of 12 inches (305 mm) wide by 24 inches (610 mm) high with all of the wording and arrows. The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the pavement, of signs installed at the side of the road in rural areas shall be 7 feet. The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the top of the curb, or in the absence of curb, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the traveled way, of signs installed at the side of the road in business, commercial, or residential areas where parking or pedestrian movements are likely to occur, or where the view of the sign might be obstructed, shall be 7 feet. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2. The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width of marking strips and letter size for visibility. Painted curbs and flat stripping shall comply with Figure D 103.6. Where curbs are present the curb face and top shall be painted red with the lettering at the top of the curb face with the words " FIRE LANE NO PARKING TOW -AWAY ZONE" spaced a minimum every 45 feet and a transition to a flat stripe at parking areas and approach ramps. Stenciling and stripping shall be on curb face where curbs are present. Page 179 of 191 When signs with arrows are used to indicate the extent of the restricted zones, the signs shall be set at an angle of not less than 30 degrees nor more than 45 degrees with the line of traffic flow in order to be visible to approaching traffic. If the signs are mounted at an angle of 90 degrees to the curb line, two signs shall be mounted back to back at the transition point between two parking zones, each with the appended message THIS SIDE OF SIGN. At intermediate points within a zone, a single sign without any arrow or appended plaque should be used, facing in the direction of approaching traffic. Otherwise, the standards of placement should be the same as for signs using directional arrows. Spacing of signs without painted marking/stripping shall be at intervals not exceeding 45 feet (13 716 mm) and based on legibility and sign orientation. The fire code official is authorized to decrease the minimum distance between signs because of location on property, topography, obstructions, or other similar conditions. FIGURE D103.6 FIRE LANE MARKINGS AND SIGNS FIRE LANE NO PARKING TOW-AWAYZONE FIRE LANE NO PARKING TOW -AWAY ZONE Page 180 of 191 FIGURE D103.6 - continued SIGN TYPE "A" SIGN TYPE "B" SIGN TYPE "C" SIGN TYPE "D" NO NO NO NO PARKING PARKING PARKING PARKING 18" FIRE LANE FIRE LANE FIRE LANE FIRE LANE 40M TO ZONE -AWAY Y TO ZONE ZONE TOW-AWAY �12" l �12"� �12"� �12"� (307) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by deleting the exception D104.2 to read as follows: D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m2) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. (308) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D104.3 to read as follows: D1043 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot, property, or area to be served, measured in a straight I me between accesses and connect to a public way. (309) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D105.2 to read as follows: D105.2 Width and grade. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm) exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion thereof. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 8 percent in grade. (3 10) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D106.1 to read as follows: D106.1 Multiple -family Residential Projects including townhouses and multiplex units and projects having up to 60 dwelling units. Multiple -family residential projects having up to 60 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Page 181 of 191 Exception: 1. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless the fire apparatus access road connects to a public way. No further development shall occur once the maximum number of dwelling units allowed by this Section has been reached unless the second approved fire apparatus access road has been extended to a public way. Where approved by the fire code official and where there is reasonable assurance the fire apparatus access road will connect with future development having access to a public way provided that the development is currently underway and an agreement is signed providing for the access to be completed within a year of the permitting for the increase of dwelling units. 2. Projects having up to 60 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, arc equipped throughout (all areas and to include attic spaces not just occupiable areas) with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. (311) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D106.2 to read as follows: D106.2 Multiple -family Residential Projects including townhouses and multiplex units and projects having more than 60 dwelling units. Multiple -family residential projects having more than 60 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. (312) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D106.3 to read as follows: D106.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot, property, or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses and connect to a public way. (313) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D107.1 to read as follows: D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two- family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exceptions: 1. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless the fire apparatus access road connects to a public way. No further development shall occur once the maximum number of dwelling units allowed by this Section has been reached unless the second approved fire apparatus access road has been extended to a public way. Where approved by the fire code official and where there is reasonable assurance the fire apparatus access road will connect with future development having access to a public way provided that the development is currently underway and an agreement is signed providing for the access Page 182 of 191 to be completed within a year of the permitting for the increase of dwelling units. 2. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and all dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.3 of the International Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. (314) APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS is hereby amended by amending D107.2 to read as follows: D107.2 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot, property, or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses and connect to a public way. (315) APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMNM) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS is hereby amended by amending H101.1 to read as follows: 11101.1 Part A. (See Example Format in Figure 11101.1). 1. Fill out items and sign the declaration. Declarations are to comply with this Section and Section 5001.2. 2. Part A of this section is required to be updated and submitted annually, or within 30 days of a change of chemicals or quantities, process, or management change (316) APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS is hereby amended by amending H101.2 to read as follows: H101.2 Part B—General Facility Description/Site Plan. (See Example Format in Figure H101.2). 1. Provide a site plan on a minimum 11 inch by 17 -inch paper and in an electronic format, showing the locations of all buildings, structures, outdoor chemical control or storage and use areas, parking lots, internal roads, fire lanes, storm and sanitary sewers, trash/waste dumpsters, wells, and adjacent property uses. Indicate the scale (scale is to be a common number), North indicating arrow, and the date the drawing was completed. (317) APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS is hereby amended by amending H101.3 to read as follows: 11101.3 Part C—Facility Storage Map — Confidential Information (See Example Format in Figure H101.3). 1. Provide a floor plan of each building identified on the site plan as containing chemicals or hazardous materials on a minimum I 1 inch by 17 -inch paper and in an electronic format, with the North indicating arrow, a description of use for all rooms, and showing the location of each storage and use area. 2. Identify storage and use areas, including hazard waste storage areas. Page 183 of 191 3. Show the following: 3.1 Access to each storage and use area. 3.2 Location of emergency equipment. 3.3 Location where liaison will meet emergency responders. 3.4 Facility evacuation meeting point locations. 3.5 The general purpose (description of use) of the other areas within the building. 3.6 Location of all aboveground and underground tanks to include sumps, vaults, below- grade treatment systems, piping, etc. 3.7 Show hazard classes in each area. 3.8 Show locations of all Group H occupancies to include chemical storage areas in Non- Group H areas, control areas, and exterior storage and use areas. 3.9 Show emergency exits. (318) APPENDIX H HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (HMIS) INSTRUCTIONS is hereby amended by amending H102.1 to read as follows: H102.1 Inventory statement contents. 1. HMIS Summary Report (See Example Format in Figure HIO2.1). 1.1 Complete a summary report for each control area, Group H occupancy and chemical storage areas in Non -Group H areas. 1.2 The storage summary report includes the HMIS Inventory Report amounts in storage, use -closed, and use -open conditions. 1.3 Provide separate summary reports for storage, use -closed and use -open conditions. 1.4 IBC/IFC Hazard Class. 1.5 Inventory Amount. [Solid (lb), Liquid (gal), Gas (cu ft, gal, or lbs)]. 1.6 IBC/IFC Maximum Allowable Quantity per control area (MAQ). (If applicable, double MAQ for sprinkler protection and/or storage in cabinets. For wholesale and retail sales occupancies, go to Tables 5003.11.1 and 5704.3.4.1 of the International Fire Code for MAQs.). 2. HMIS Inventory Report (See Example Format in Figure 5). 2.1 Complete an inventory report by listing products by location. 2.2 Product name. 2.3 Components. (For mixtures specify percentages of major components if available.) 2.4 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number. (For mixtures list (CAS) Numbers of major components if available.) 2.5 Location. (Identify the control area or, if it is a Group H occupancy, provide the classification, such as H-2, H-3, etc.) 2.6 Container type and container capacity. (Provide type of material product container, vessel, or tank is made of and size of container along with quantity of containers. 2.7 Hazard Classification. (List applicable classifications for each product.) 2.8 Stored. (Amount of product in storage conditions.) 2.9 Closed. (Amount of product in use -closed systems.) 2.10 Open. (Amount of product in use -open systems.) Facilities that have prepared, filed and submitted a Tier II Inventory Report required by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or as required by the state and that has secured USEPA Page 184 of 191 approval for a similar form is still required to submit the FMS Summary Report unless the submitted Tier H Inventory Report includes all information specified in H102.1(1) and (2) of this section. (319) APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN is hereby amended by amending J101.1.1 to read as follows: J101.1.1 Sign Location. The building information sign shall be placed at one of the following locations: 1. On the entry door or sidelight at a minimum height of 42 inches (1067 mm) above the walking surface on the address side of the building or structure. 2. On the exterior surface of the building or structure on either side of the entry door, not more than 3 feet (76 mm) from the entrance door, or below the Knox key box at the primary entry, at a minimum height of 42 inches (1067 mm) above the walking surface on the address side of the building or structure. (320) APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN is hereby amended by amending J101.1.4 to read as follows: J101.1.4 Sign size and lettering. The minimum size of the building information sign and lettering shall be in accordance with the following: 1. The width and height shall be a minimum 8 inches by 8 inches (203 mm by 203 mm), but not smaller than needed to contain the required wording. 2. The height or width of each Maltese cross wing area shall be a minimum 1 '/e inches (29 mm) and have a stroke width of 1/2 inch (13 mm), but stay proportional to the overall size of the center circle or oval. 3. The center of the Maltese cross, a circle or oval, shall be large enough to contain all required wording. 4. All Roman numerals and alphabetic designations, shall be 1 '/4 inch (32 mm) height and have a stroke width of %4 inch (6 mm).(324) APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN is hereby amended by amending J101.3 to read as follows: J101.3 Construction type (top wing). The building method and construction types shall be used to set the type of construction and shall be designated by assigning the appropriate Roman numeral, and letter, placed inside the top wing of the Maltese cross. The hourly rating provided is for the structural framing in accordance with Table 601 of the International Building Code. BUILDING METHOD Construction Concrete Construction Metal Structural Building Metal Structural Building Brick or Block Structural Wall Brick or Block Structural Wall CONSTRUCTION TYPE IA Noncombustible IB—Noncombustible IIA—Noncombustible 1113—Noncombustible IIIA-Noncombustible/combustible IIIB—Noncombustible/combustible Page 185 of 191 FIRE -RESISTANCE RATING 3 Hours 2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours Log & Wood Beam Construction IV—Heavy timber (HT) HT Wood -Frame Construction VA—Combustible 1 Hour Wood -Frame Construction VB --Combustible 0 Hours (321) APPENDIX J BUILDING INFORMATION SIGN is hereby amended by amending J101.7 to read as follows: J101.7 Tactical considerations (center circle). The center circle shall include the information necessary for an overview of the building statistics and, where required, the letters "TC" for "tactical considerations". Where needed for unique situation(s) and tactical considerations signs shall be identified and the information provided to the fire dispatch communications center to further assist fire fighters in identifying that there is special consideration(s) for this occupancy. The minimum information required in the center circle shall include, but not limited to: 1. Type of roof material and type of roof supporting structure including but not limited to bar joists, solid wood joists, rafters, trusses, wood web joists with pressed in metal attachment plates, cold -formed galvanized steel, light weight steel, open web steel joists, purlin joists, I joists and I -beams; green roof with vegetation, soil and plants. 2. Roof access and location (interior or exterior). 3. Electrical main, gas main, and similar disconnect locations. 4. Floor structural members where more than one type is present including but not limited to pier and beam, post -tension concrete, reinforced concrete. Special consideration designations include, but are not limited to: 1. Impact -resistant drywall with locations. 2. Impact -resistant glazing, such as blast, bullet, or hurricane -type glass with locations. 3. Medical gases (as defined in NFPA 99) with locations and type of gases, to include shutoff valve locations if remote from the cylinder and/or manifold. 4. Hazardous materials to include those under the maximum allowable quantities (such as explosives, chemicals, plastics, gases to include hazardous and/or toxic refrigeration and air conditioning system gases, acetylene and oxygen sets/cylinders/systems). 5. Solar panels and DC electrical energy. 6. HVAC system; and smoke management system for pressurization and exhaust methods. 7. Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and similar. 8. Gas detection systems with locations and type. 9. High piled storage areas. 10. Overhead cranes, hoists, lifts, and similar. 11. Floor pits with locations. 12. Tire storage with location (interior or exterior). 13. Paint booths, paint mixing rooms. 14. Other unique characteristic(s) within the building that are ranked according to a potential risk to occupants and fire fighters. Utility main disconnects shall be identified by firefighter nomenclature. Where located near the middle of a building side, A Side, B Side, C Side, or D Side. Where located near a corner of a building side, A Side corner of B Side, B Side corner of C Side, etc. Where not located along a building side, Located on pole corner of B Side C Side, or similar. Front of the building being A, clockwise to the left side being B, with the rear being C, and the right -side being D. Page 186 of 191 (322) APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending L101.1 to read as follows: L101.1 Scope. Fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) shall be provided in accordance with this appendix in new and existing buildings when any of the following conditions occur: 1. Any new building 4 or more stories in height. 2. Any new building with 2 or more floors below grade. 3. Any new building 500,000 square feet total all floors, levels, and areas or more in size, except where the fire fighter air replenishment systems (FARS) are needed as determined by the fire code official the size can be 300,000 square feet total all floors, levels, and areas or more based on the occupancy Group and use. 4. Any existing building remodels that equal 50% or more of the existing building floor area in buildings that meet the square footage threshold or building additions where an increase in building size or height exceeds the square footage threshold. Each stairwell shall have a supply riser. SCBA fill panels shall be located on odd numbered floors commencing at the first level in the primary stairwell and on even numbered floors commencing at level 2 in the remaining stairwells. Fill panels in multi- or single -story buildings over 300,000 square feet shall be located adjacent to each standpipe connection and any locations as required by the fire code official (323) APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending L104.13.1 to read as follows: L104.13.1 Locations. Fill stations for refilling breathing air cylinders shall be located in accordance with Section LI01.1 and any locations as required by the fire code official (324) APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS is hereby amended by amending L104.14 to read as follows: L104.14 External mobile air connection. An external mobile air connection shall be provided for fire department mobile air apparatus where required by Section L104.5 to supply the system with breathing air. The external mobile air connection shall be located with approved separation from the Fire Department Connection (FDC) to allow functionality of both devices by first responders; shall be visible from and within 50 ft. of a fire apparatus access road along an unobstructed path; and shall be located in an approved secured cabinet with approved signage. Page 187 of 191 (325) That the following sub -sections of this Code hereby amended to establish the geographic limits referred to in certain sections of this Code as follows: a. CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5704.2.9.6.1 to establish geographic limits within the jurisdiction as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Prohibited locations shall be in all zoning districts except as allowed in areas as regulated by the adopted Unified Development Code. Setback requirements shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, nature of occupancy of adjacent structures, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department. b. CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5706.2.4.4 to establish geographic limits within the jurisdiction as follows: Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Prohibited locations shall be in all zoning districts except as allowed in areas as regulated by the adopted Unified Development Code. Setback requirements shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, nature of occupancy of adjacent structures, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department. c. CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS is hereby amended by amending 5806.2 to establish geographic limits within the jurisdiction as follows: 5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Prohibited locations shall be in all zoning districts except as allowed in areas as regulated by the adopted Unified Development Code. Setback requirements shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, nature of occupancy of adjacent structures, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department. d. CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES is hereby amended by amending 6104.2 to establish geographic limits within the jurisdiction as follows: Page 188 of 191 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 Q. Prohibited locations shall be in all zoning districts except as allowed in areas as regulated by the adopted Unified Development Code. Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, nature of occupancy of adjacent structures, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP -gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department. Page 189 of 191 See. 14-14. - Board of appeals. (a) A board of appeals is hereby created in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations by the building or code official relative to the application and interpretation of any code adopted under this chapter, unless another board is designated to handle such matters by this Code or state law. The board of appeals may also hear appeals from a decision of the city manager relative to the applications for the placement or replacement of a mobile home in this Code. (b) The city council may act as the board of appeals or may appoint members to serve on the board. If positions on the board are appointed, then the board shall consist of five members each of whom shall serve staggered and overlapping terms for two-year periods, or until a successor has been appointed. Employees of the city will not be eligible for appointment to the board. The appointed board members shall serve and hold office at the will and pleasure of the city council. The building or code official shall be an ex officio member of the board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. (c) The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, hear appeals regarding all technical code violations and variances, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building or code official. (d) A permit applicant, landowner or other aggrieved person may appeal the decision of an official responsible for enforcement of the city's adopted building codes, as amended, applying a regulation or standard to the construction, renovation, maintenance, or other alteration of a residential or commercial building, which regulation or standard is asserted to be prohibited by Chapter 3000, Tex Gov't Code. The aggrieved party shall identify each provision in a national model code within the last three code cycles that approves the use of such building material, product, or aesthetic method. (e) An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this chapter or the rules legally adopted herein have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this chapter do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive the requirements of this chapter. (f) An appeal shall be made by filing a written request with the city secretary within 20 days of the issuance of an order, decision or determination of the building official. The board of appeals shall meet to hold a hearing on the application for appeal within 30 business days from the filing of the application. The board of appeals shall file its decision in the office of the city secretary and shall furnish certified copies to the appellant and the applicable official. (g) The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the construction board of adjustments and appeals. Page 190 of 191 Sec. 14-15. — Fee schedules. The amount of any of fee, fine or rate created in this chapter or referenced in the technical code shell be established by ordinance or resolution of the city council, from time to time, and made available for public examination in the office of the city secretary. Sec. 14-16. —Violations and penalties. (a) Violations of the provisions under this chapter are hereby deemed violations of ordinances, rules, or police regulations that govern fire safety, zoning, and public health and sanitation. (b) Persons who shall violate any provision under this chapter, or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, who shall provide false, misleading or fraudulent information in an application for a permit issued under this chapter or in any document relating or attached thereto, or who shall fail to comply with the directive of the city official charged with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to the general penalties imposed for violations of ordinances, rules, or police regulations that govem fire safety, zoning, and public health and sanitation as described under subsection 1-13(b) of this Code. Each day that such a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $2,000.00. Sec. 14-17 Stop work orders. If the building official or fire code official as applicable determines that any work regulated by this chapter is performed in violation of the provisions of this Code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the building official may issue a stop work order. Any such stop work order shall be in writing and shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the applicable official may issue a verbal stop work order, which shall be followed by a written stop work order within 24 hours of the verbal stop work order. Upon delivery of a stop work order to the owner of the property subject to the stop work order, to such owner's agent or to a person performing work subject to the stop work order, work covered by the order shall immediately cease. No person shall perform any work subject to a stop work order, except as such performance cures a violation or an unsafe condition. Page 191 of 191