ORD 777 12/12/2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ORDINANCE NO. 7 7 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, REGULATING AND
GOVERNING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, QUALITY OF MATERIALS,
ERECTION, INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LOCATION,
RELOCATION, REPLACEMENT, ADDITION TO, USE OR MAINTENANCE
OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS 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 ORDINANCE NO. 543 OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO 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 regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property
by regulating and governing the design, construction, quality of materials, types of devices, erection,
installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of
plumbing systems, and from conditions dangerous to human life or property in the occupancy of
buildings and premises in the City of Cibolo.
The City Council of the City of Cibolo does ordain as follows:
Section 1. That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Building
Official of Cibolo, being marked and designated as the International Plumbing Code, 2006 edition,
including Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, F, and G, as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Cibolo, in the State of Texas regulating and
governing the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location,
relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems 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 Plumbing Code on file in the office of the Building
Official 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 Section 2, 3, and
4 of this ordinance.
Section 2. That the following sections and/or sub-sections are hereby revised to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of
Cibolo,hereinafter referred to as"this code".
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Section 106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as indicated in the
following schedule.
Fee Schedule: See City Fee Schedule.
Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than fifty (50%) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done
under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than fifty (50%) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a
permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any
plan review effort has been expended.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 108.4 Violation penalties. Any 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 or repair
plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code
official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than$1,000.00 dollars. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official, work on any plumbing
system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state
the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code
official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who
shall continue any work in or about the structure 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.
Section 109.2 Membership of board. The City Council may act as the board of appeals, or the
board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the chief appointing authority as
follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for 3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year.
Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
Section 304.4 Openings for,pipes. In or on structures where openings have been made in walls,
floors or ceilings for the passage of pipes, such openings shall be closed and protected by the
installation of approved metal collars that are securely fastened and shall be made water tight to
the adjoining structure.
Section 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems
shall be a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank
connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches(305 mm)below grade.
Section 306.2 Trenching and bedding. Where trenches are excavated such that the bottom of
the trench forms the bed for the pipe, solid and continuous load-bearing support shall be provided
with sand or fine gravel or other suitable material as approved by the code official, a minimum of
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3 inches (76 mm) below the installation level of the bottom of the pipe between joints. The
backfill under and beside the pipe shall be compacted for pipe support. Bell holes,hub holes and
coupling holes shall be provided at points where the pipe is joined. Such pipe shall not be
supported on blocks to grade. In instances where the materials manufacturer's installation
instructions are more restrictive than those prescribed by the code, the material shall be installed
in accordance with the more restrictive requirement.
Section 306.3 Backfilling. Backfill shall be free from discarded construction material and debris.
Sand or fine gravel or other suitable material as approved by the code official, free from rocks,
broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble, shall be placed in the trench in 6-inch(152 mm)
layers and tamped in place until the crown of the pipe is covered by 12 inches (305 mm) of
tamped sand or fine gravel. The backfill under and beside the pipe shall be compacted for pipe
support. Backfill shall be brought up evenly on both sides of the pipe so that the pipe remains
aligned. In instances where the manufacturer's installation instructions for materials are more
restrictive than those prescribed by the code, the material shall be installed in accordance with the
more restrictive requirement.
Section 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double
check-valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire
protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow
prevention assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers
shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least
annually. Tests shall be preformed by a certified or recognized backflow assembly tester. The
testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with one of the following standards:
ASSE 5013,ASSE 5015,ASSE 5020,ASSE 5047,ASSE 5048,ASSE 5052,ASSE 5056, CSA
B64.10, CSA B64.10.1 or Manual of Cross-Connection Control as published by the University of
Southern California Ninth Edition or later.
All initial and annual test and maintenance reports shall be submitted to the city, original forms
of such test, repairs, and overhaul shall be submitted to the City of Cibolo building inspection
department within seven (7) working days of the test, repair, or overhaul of each backflow
prevention assembly and a copy shall be given to occupant.
1. Assemblies shall be repaired, overhauled, or replaced at the expense of the customer
whenever said assemblies are found to be detective.
2. No backflow prevention assembly or device shall be removed from use, relocated, or other
assembly or device substituted without the approval of the code official. Whenever the
existing assembly or device is moved from the present location or can not be repaired, the
backflow assembly or device shall be replaced with a backflow prevention assembly or
device that complies with this code, the American Water Works Association's
Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (Manual
M 14), the University of Southern California Manual of Cross-Connection Control
(utilizing the current addition of said references),whichever is more stringent.
3. No water service shall be established, reestablished, or bypassed in the absences of a
required backflow prevention assembly. In the event, maintenance or repair of a backflow
prevention assembly is necessary the water service shall remain disconnected until that
assembly is back in service or a suitable backflow prevention assembly is installed.
Exemption: Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly: If the static
pressure drop across the number one check valve fails to meet the minimum requirements
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and all other tests pass. The City of Cibolo will allow ten (10) days for the repair and
retesting.
4. Test gauges used for backflow prevention assembly testing shall be calibrated at least
annually in accordance with the American Water Works Association's Recommended
Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (Manual M 14), the
University of Southern California Manual of Cross-Connection Control (utilizing the
current addition of said references). The original calibration form or a notarized copy must
be submitted to the City of Cibolo within ten(10)working days after calibration.
5. A recognized backflow prevention assembly tester must hold a current endorsement from
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Customer service inspections:
1. A customer service inspection shall be completed prior to providing continuous water
service to all new construction, on any existing service when the code official or the water
purveyor has reason to believe that cross-connections or other contaminant hazards exist, or
after any material improvement, correction, or addition to the private water distribution
facilities.
2. Only individuals with the following credentials shall be recognized as capable of
conducting a customer service inspection:
a. Plumbing Inspectors that have been licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing
Examiners and Water Supply Protection Specialists that have been licensed by the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
b. Certified Waterworks Operators and members of other water related professional
groups who have completed a training course, passed an examination administered
by the Commission or its designated agent, and hold a current endorsement issued by
the Commission.
3. The Customer Service Inspection must certify that:
a. No direct connection between the public drinking water supply and a potential source
of contamination is permitted. Potential sources of contamination shall be isolated
from the public water system by property installed air gap or appropriate backflow
prevention assembly.
b. No cross-connection between the public water supply and a private water source
exists. Where an actual properly installed air gap is not maintained between the
public water supply and a private water supply, an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow prevention assembly (reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly) is properly in stalled and a service agreement exists for annual inspection
and testing by a recognized backflow prevention assembly tester.
c. No connection exists that allows water to be returned to the public drinking water
supply is permitted.
d. No pipe or pipe fitting that contains more than eight(8.0%)percent lead may be used
for the installation or repair of plumbing.
e. No solder or flux that contains more than point two (0.2%)percent lead can be used
for the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection that provides water for
human use. A minimum of one(1)lead test shall be performed for each inspection.
Section [Al] 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal
system shall be cast iron, galvanised steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene,
polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the
pressure and temperature rating of the installation. Condensate waste and drain line size shall be
not less than 3/4-inch(19 mm)internal diameter and shall not decrease in size from the drain pan
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connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit
are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance
with an approved method. All horizontal and vertical sections of drain piping shall be insulated.
All horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope.
Section [M] 314.2.3 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. In addition to the requirements of
Section 314.2.1, a secondary drain or auxiliary drain pan shall be required for each cooling or
evaporator coil or fuel-fired appliance that produces condensate, where damage to any building
components will occur as a result of overflow from the equipment drain pan or stoppage in the
condensate drain piping. All auxiliary drain pans shall be elevated above the floor or deck so as
to provide air flow under the auxiliary drain pan. The code official requires separate primary and
secondary drain line to be installed. One of the following methods shall be used:
1. An auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain shall be provided under the coils on which
condensation will occur. The auxiliary pan drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of
disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The pan shall
have a minimum depth of 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm)
larger than the unit or the coil dimensions in width and length and shall be constructed of
corrosion-resistant material. Metallic pans sha 1 have a minimum thickness of not less than
0.0276-inch (0.7 mm) galvanized sheet metal. Nonmetallic pans shall have a minimum
thickness of not less than 0.0625 inch(1.6 mm).
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the
equipment. The overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert
occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall
connect to the drain pan at a higher level than the primary drain connection.
3. Prior approval by the code official is required for use of a water level detection device. An
auxiliary drain pan without a separate drain line shall be provided under the coils on which
condensate will occur. The pan shall be equipped with a water-level detection device
conforming to UL 508 that will shut off the equipment served prior to overflow of the pan.
The auxiliary drain pan shall be constructed in accordance with Item 1 of this section.
4. Prior approval by the code official is required for use of a water level detection device. A
water level detection device conforming to UL 508 shall be provided that will shut off the
equipment served in the event that the primary drain is blocked. The device shall be
installed in the primary drain line, the overflow drain line or in the equipment-supplied
drain pan located at a point higher than the primary drain line connection and below the
overflow rim of such pan.
Exception: Fuel-fired appliances that automatically shut down operation in the event of a
stoppage in the condensate drainage system.
Section 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be
provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the
water heater. The passageway shall 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 when measured along the centerline of
the passageway from the opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have continuous
solid flooring not less than 24 inches(610 mm)wide and not less than 3/4-inch(19 mm)thick. A
level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide and not less
than 3/4-inch(19 mm) thick shall be present at the front or service side of the water heater and a
minimum 24 inch (610 mm) walkway shall be present all the way around and not less than 3/4-
inch(19 mm)thick. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30
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inches (508 mm by 762 mm) where such dimensions are large enough to allow removal of the
water heater.
Section 504.2 Vacuum relief valve. Bottom fed water heaters and bottom fed tanks connected to
water heaters shall have a vacuum relief valve installed. The vacuum relief valve shall comply
with ANSI Z21.22. The vacuum relief valve shall be located over the required pan.
Section 603.1 Size of water service pipe. The water service pipe shall be sized to supply water
to the structure in the quantities and at the pressures required in this code. The minimum
diameter of water service pipe shall be 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) and be full size not to be reduced by
fittings.
Section 607.1 Where required. In residential occupancies, hot water shall be supplied to all
plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized for bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cleansing,
laundry or building maintenance. In nonresidential occupancies, hot water shall be supplied for
culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry or building maintenance purposes. In nonresidential
occupancies,hot water or tempered shall be supplied for bathing and washing purposes to include
hand-washing facilities. Tempered water shall be supplied through a water temperature limiting
device that conforms to ASSE 1070 and shall limit the tempered water to a maximum of 110° F
(43° C). This provision shall not supersede the requirement for protective shower valves in
accordance with Section 424.3.
Section 708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall be a cleanout near the
junction of the building drain and the building sewer. The cleanout shall be either inside or
outside the building wall and shall be brought up to the finished ground level or to the basement
floor level. An approved two-way cleanout is allowed to be used at this location to serve as a
required cleanout for both the building drain and building sewer. The cleanout at the junction of
the building drain and building sewer shall not be required if the cleanout on a 3-inch(76 mm)or
larger diameter soil stack is located within a developed length of 10 feet (3048 mm) of the
building drain and building sewer connection. The minimum size of the cleanout at the junction
of the building drain and building sewer shall comply with Section 708.7.
Two cleanouts will be required when an approved two-way cleanout fitting has a stack greater
than 5 feet(1524 mm)from the cap to the two-way cleanout fitting.
Section 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated
at least 9 inches(229 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose
other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet(2134 mm) above the
roof.
Section 3. That all references to the ICC Electrical Code read as follows: ICC Electrical Code or NFPA
70 as adopted by the City of Cibolo. Where conflicts arise between codes the more stringent shall govern.
That all references to the standards of the National Fire Protection Association shall be the most recent
additions on file in the office of the Fire Marshal.
Section 4. 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 5. That Ordinance No. 543 of City of Cibolo entitled the International Plumbing Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Cibolo, Texas, except
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