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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 9 8 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF
THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE
SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM
CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY
OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF CIBOLO; PROVIDING
FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES
THEREFOR; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CLONFLICT AND THAT
THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS,the City of Cibolo is a Home Rule Municipality located in Guadalupe County, Texas, created
in accordance with provisions of the Texas Local Government Code and operating pursuant to its adopted
City Charter and all applicable laws and enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS,the City of Cibolo is governed by a Home Rule Charter that was approved by the Citizens of
Cibolo in a duly called election held on September 11,2004; 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,the City of Cibolo, Texas seeks to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the
City of Cibolo; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo, Texas seeks to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property
from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances,
materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings
and premises in the City of Cibolo.
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NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO DOES HEREBY
AMEND THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Code Amendment
That the Cibolo Code of Ordinances Section 14-2(a)(10)is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) That a certain document, two (2) copies of which are on file in the office of the Fire Marshal of
Cibolo and one (1) copy of which are on file in the office of the Building Official of Cibolo,
being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2009 edition, including Appendix
Chapters B, C, D, and F, Appendix Chapters E and G as a guideline as published by the
International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Cibolo, in
the State of Texas regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials
and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and
premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor;
and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code
on file in the office of the City of Cibolo are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof;
as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any,
prescribed in(a), (b) and(c) of this ordinance.
(a) That the following sections and/or sub-sections are hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Cibolo, herein
after referred to as "this code".
104.6.2 Inspections. The fire code official shall keep a record of each inspection made,
including notices and orders issued, showing the findings and disposition of each. The fire
code official shall inspect all businesses, buildings, and places open to the public in the City
of Cibolo annually, or more frequently where required by the fire code official.
104.11.2 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 chief or officer of the fire
department in charge of the emergency, and no person shall obstruct the operations of the fire
code official 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.
105.4 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with this
section and provide all information as required by the fire code official.
105.4.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn
to scale upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are allowed to be submitted
when 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 and any
other information as required by the fire code official and that it will conform to the
provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by
the fire code official.
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109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do
work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
Class C misdemeanor,punishable by a fine of not more than$2,000.00 dollars. Each day that
a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
111.4 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, shall be liable to a fine of not less than$100.00 dollars or more
than$500.00 dollars.
202 General Definitions.The Following definitions are added:
Fire Code Official. The fire chief, fire marshal, or other designated authority charged
with the administration and enforcement of the code, or duly authorized representative.
Rated Capacity. The flow available from a hydrant at the designated residual pressure
(rated pressure), either measured or calculated.
Residual Pressure. The pressure that exists in the distribution system, measured at the
residual hydrant at the time the flow readings are taken at the flow hydrant.
Static Pressure. The pressure that exists at a given point under normal distribution
system conditions measured at the residual hydrant with no hydrants flowing.
310.5 Compliance with"No Smoking" signs is amended by adding a sentence at the end to
read as follows:
Designated smoking areas shall be approved by the fire code official.
315.3 Outside storage. Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within
10 feet(3048 mm) of a property 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.
2. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced when the fire code official
determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists.
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction. 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 and all
portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
The fire code official is authorized to require existing facilities, buildings or portions of a
building to comply with this section.
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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45
720 mm)where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. 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.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
503.3 Marking. Upon the designation of a fire lane pursuant to this ordinance, the Fire
Marshal shall give notice of such designation to the owner of such designated premise,
directing the owner to cause signs to be posted at the expense of the owner at designated
locations. Such signs shall meet the requirements as specified in appendix D section D103.6
Signs. In addition to the signs, the owners of such designated premises shall paint all fire lane
curbs red with white-stenciled letters stating"Fire Lane-No Parking". Lettering for the curbs
shall use 4 inch lettering with a distance of not more than 40 feet between wording. It shall be
unlawful to park any vehicle other than an authorized emergency vehicle in a designated fire
lane when such signs are in place or such red curbing exists. In areas where the fire lane may
not be clearly defined, the Fire Marshal may require a four(4) inch red stripe be painted that
defines the boundaries of the fire lane. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when
necessary to provide adequate visibility.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road
shall be approved by the fire chief or fire marshal. 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.
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 life-saving or fire-fighting
purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an
approved location in/on new construction and in/on existing buildings and structures. The
key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access 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. The type
and brand shall be of one the fire department currently has a master key for.
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1
through 507.5.6 and appendix C.
507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained
around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved by the
fire code official.
A 15 foot (4572 mm) clear no parking space shall be maintained to each side of fire hydrants
as measured from the centerline of the hydrant barrel.
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607.4 Elevator keys. 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 of a type
and brand currently used in the city and/or that the fire department has a master key for.
703.2.1 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently
displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high and of
contrasting color to the background 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.
807.43.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
classrooms and on the walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area.
807.4.4.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
classrooms and on the walls of corridors to not more than 20 percent of the wall area.
903.3.1 Standards is amended by adding a second paragraph and subsequent notes to read as
follows:
Construction documents for 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 Chapter 14 to include, but not be limited to, all of the
following:
1. 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.
2. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in
the building including dimensions.
3. Unit plans which shows location and size of walls, rooms, doors, concealed spaces,
closets, attics,and bathrooms.
4. Dimensions of aisles, corridors, hallways, and stairways, doorways (door openings),
including direction of swing.
5. Full height cross-section, or schematic diagram of the riser detail showing alarm
valve assembly, flow switch(s), water motor alarm or equivalent, check valves
assemblies, drain valve assemblies, and all associated piping.
6. 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.
7. A mechanical system over lay showing no conflict with fire sprinkler system.
8. Manufactures specifications and ratings on equipment and materials, to include but
not limited to sprinkler heads, couplings, valves, mounting brackets, hardware,
hangers, alarm valves, switches, sensors,gauges, and similar components.
9. Location and description of all required signs.
10. Any additional information required by the fire code official.
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11. 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.
[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 code official. Shop drawings shall include,but not
be limited to, all of the following: Fire alarm shop drawings
1. A floor plan, which shows and indicates the use of all rooms, and all occupancies in
the building including dimensions.
2. Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances.
3. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment.
4. Wiring schematic indicating wiring methods and locations of conduit,junction boxes,
and wiring.
5. Colored wiring schematic by zone(or run)for notification appliances.
6. Notification appliances shall be identified with listed output levels.
7. Annunciation.
8. Power connection.
9. Battery calculations.
10. Conductor type and sizes.
11. Voltage drop calculations.
12. Manufacturers, model numbers, and listing information for all equipment, devices,
and materials.
13. Fire Alarm Control Panel, size and capabilities for expansion.
14. Details of ceiling height and construction.
15. The interface of fire safety control functions.
16. Any additional information required by the fire code official.
912.2 Locations. With respect to 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. 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 location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire code
official.
912.3.1 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. The type and brand shall be of one the fire department
currently has a master key for.
1907.2 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 40 feet (7620 mm) in height, 200 feet (45 720
mm) in width and 350 feet (76 200 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.
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3404.2.9.6.1 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: agriculture use in residential single
family - rural, light industrial, and heavy industrial. 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.
3406.2.4.4 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: agriculture use in residential single
family - rural, light industrial, and heavy industrial. 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.
C102.1 Fire hydrant locations.Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus
access roads and adjacent public streets.Fire hydrants shall not be installed at the end of dead
end streets or roads. Fire hydrants shall be provided within 100 feet (30480 mm) on the
approach to a fire department connection.
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), exclusive of
shoulders (See Figure D103.1). The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum
width.
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.
The fire code official is authorized to increase the minimum width.
(b) That all references to the ICC Electrical Code are deleted and replaced with NFPA 70,
National Electric Code(NEC)as adopted by the City of Cibolo.
(c) That 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.
Section 2. Cumulative.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Cibolo, Texas, except where the
provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such Ordinances, in which event
the more restrictive provision shall apply.
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Section 3. Severability
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection,
clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 4. Continuation of Existing Regulations.
That nothing in this ordinance or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or
proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of
action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this
ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this
ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date.
That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established
and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effective upon the passage and approval of
the City Council of the City of Cibolo, Texas and after having been published twice in the newspaper
designated as the official newspaper of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of August,2011.
APPROVED:
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Jett Ter H. ,Mayor
ATTEST:
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Peggy Cimics, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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City Attom- s Office
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