OR 2007-1169 Adopting the International Fire Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-1169
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 15-5, SECTIONS 15-5-1 AND 15-5-2, TO ADOPT THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2006 EDITION, AND THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARD 1,
AS AMENDED. A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
. That City of Coppell Code of Ordinances be, and the same is,
hereby amended by amending Article 15-5, Sections 15-5-1 and 15-5-2, to provide for
the adoption of the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, and the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 1, as amended, and the amendments thereto, which shall
read as follows:
“ARTICLE 15-5. FIRE CODE
Sec. 15-5. International Fire Code – Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the City of Coppell, Texas for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion,
the certain Codes and Standards known as the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition,
including Appendices A-G, and the latest edition of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard 1, thereof and whole thereof, save and except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Section 15-5 of this ordinance. A copy of
said Fire Code and Standards is now filed in the office of the City Secretary, and is
hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date
on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling
within the limits of the City of Coppell and within 5,000 feet thereof, where specified
therein.
Sec. 15-5-1. Amendments.
The International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, as adopted in Section 29-1, is hereby amended
as follows:
1. Amend Section 101.1, "Title", to read as follows:
101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Coppell,
herein after referred to as "this code".
2. Amend Section 102.4, to read as follows:
102.4 Application of Other Codes.
The design and construction of new structures
shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable; and any alterations,
additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code which are
within the scope of this and other codes shall be made in accordance therewith.
3. Amend Section 102.6, to read as follows:
102.6 Referenced Codes and Standards.
The codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes, when specifically
adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the
provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall
apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and
standards, each reference to said code and standards shall be considered to reference
the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall
mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
4. Amend Section 103.1, by adding a second paragraph and by adding subsection
103.1.2, "Division of Fire Prevention Personnel and Police", which shall read as
follows:
103.1 General.
The department of fire prevention is established within the
jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the
department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the
provisions of this code.
Under the chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances
of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires.
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials,
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire
alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment.
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land in
buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
7. The maintenance of means of egress.
8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized
releases of hazardous materials.
9. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of explosions. For
authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see Section 104
of this code.
103.1.2 Division of Fire Prevention Personnel and Police.
The Fire Marshal and
members of the Division of Fire Prevention shall have the powers of a police officer
when performing their duties under this code. When requested to do so, the Chief of
Police is authorized to render necessary assistance to assist the Fire Department in
enforcing the provisions of this code.
5. Amend Section 103.4, by adding subsection 103.4.2, which shall read as follows:
103.4.2 Liability.
All regulations provided in this Code are hereby declared to be
governmental and for the benefit of the general public. Any member of the City
Council, any city official or employee, or any member of the Building Standards
Commission charged with the enforcement of this code, acting for the City in the
discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render themselves personally liable, and they
are hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may occur to
persons or property as a result of any action required or permitted in the discharge of
their duties. Any suit brought against such official or employee because of such act
performed by them in the enforcement of any provisions of this Code shall be
represented by the City of Coppell through its designated attorney until the final
adjudication of the proceedings.
6. Amend Section 109.3, to read as follows:
Section 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 to do work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the Fire Marshal, or a permit or certificate used under provisions of this
code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of not more than
two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
7. Amend Section 110.4, to read as follows:
110.4 Abatement.
Any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or
vehicle subject to this Code who shall permit any fire hazard to exist on the premises
under their control or who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard
when ordered or notified to do so by the code official or his duly authorized
representative shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion
thereof which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed or
continued.
8. Section 202, General Definitions, shall be amended by adding definitions to read as
follows:
CODE OFFICIAL
is the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or other designated authority
charged by the applicable governing body with the duties of administration and
enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative.
DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION
is the Office of the Coppell Fire Marshal.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
is the City of Coppell Fire Department.
HIGH RISE BUILDING
is a building having floors for human occupancy located
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
JURISDICTION
is the City of Coppell, Texas.
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY.
Real property designed and used for the
purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose
of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL.
Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire
Chief or Fire Marshal. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the
Fire Chief or Fire Marshal.
9. Section 307.2, shall be amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit Required.
A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal in
accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or
range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a
recreational fire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits
issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Examples of state
or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be
limited to the following:
1. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission guidelines and/or restrictions.
2. State, County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Fire Marshal.
10. Amend Section 307.4, delete subsection 307.4.1, amend 307.4.2, and add subsection
307.4.3, which shall read as follows:
307.4 Location.
Recreational fires as they relate to approved ceremonial situations or
within approved devices such as outdoor barbeque grills with lids, chimenias or
outdoor fireplaces shall be permitted in accordance with 307.4.2 Recreational Fires.
Bonfires, trench burns, garbage/waste disposal fires and related outdoor burning shall
be prohibited in the City of Coppell.
307.4.2 Recreational Fires.
Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet
of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings.
307.4.3 Trench Burns.
Trench burns shall be prohibited in the City of Coppell.
11. Section 307.5, shall be amended to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance.
Recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is
extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section
906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing
equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be
available for immediate utilization.
12. Section 503.1 shall be amended by amending subsection 503.1.1 and the Exceptions
thereto, by amending subsection 503.1.2, and by adding subsection 503.1.4, to read as
follows:
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 of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by maximum hose distance or an approved route around the
exterior of the building.
Exceptions: Except for one- or two-family residences, the path of measurement shall
be along a minimum of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the
external walls of the structure.
503.1.2 Additional Access.
The Fire Marshal is authorized to require more than one
fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by
vehicle congestion, condition or terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
The Fire Marshal is hereby authorized and empowered to establish and designate fire
lanes as deemed necessary for the proper ingress and egress of emergency vehicles.
Any fire lane designated by the Fire Marshal shall become effective as of the date so
designated.
503.1.4. Maintenance Generally.
(a) The Fire Marshal shall report any negligent
surface conditions, markings, or signs to the owner or person in control of property
upon which a fire lane exists and shall issue instructions for repair. (b) It shall be
unlawful for the owner or person in control of property upon which a fire lane has
been designated or exists to fail to maintain the surface of the fire lane in good
condition, free of potholes and other non-approved obstructions. (c) It shall be
unlawful for the owner or person in control of property on which a fire lane has been
designated or exists to fail to maintain any marking of the fire lane as required by this
code in a condition which is not clearly legible. (d) It shall be unlawful for the owner
or person in control of property on which a fire lane has been designated or exist to
install speed bumps, speed humps or similar traffic calming devices without the prior
approval from the City of Coppell Fire Marshal’s Office. (e) Fire lanes shall be
installed in accordance with City of Coppell Engineering Standards and Details prior
to buildings being constructed above finished floor grade.
13. Section 503.2 shall be amended by amending subsections 503.2.1, 503.2.3 and
503.2.4, to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 24 feet (24') and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14
feet (14'). The Fire Marshal shall have to authority to increase the width of fire lanes
at the entrances off public streets to include the entire width of the drive opening.
503.2.3 Surface.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be constructed to the City of
Coppell Engineering Standards and Details. All fire lanes shall be capable of
supporting an 80,000 pound vehicle.
503.2.4 Turning Radius.
The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road
shall be a minimum of 30 feet inner radius and 54 feet exterior radius. The required
turning radii may be decreased if the width of the fire lane increases, as approved by
the Fire Marshal.
14. Amend Section 503.3, to read as follows:
503.3 Marking.
Where required by the Fire Marshal, approved striping or, when
allowed by the Fire Marshal, signs, or both, or other approved notices shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. Signs or notices and striping shall be maintained in a clean and
legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide
adequate visibility.
1. Stripping: Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red
traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The
words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall
appear in four inch (4") white letters at 15 feet intervals on the red border
markings along both sides of the fire lanes.
2. Signs: Shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO
PARKING" and shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a
white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering.
Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign
shall be six feet, six inches (6'6") above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not
more than fifty feet (50') apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or
walls if approved by the Fire Marshal.
15. Amend Section 503.4, to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Fire apparatus access roads
shall not be obstructed by persons in any manner, including parking, stopping or
standing any non-emergency vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in a fire lane.
The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and any area
marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times.
The operator of a premise shall maintain, free of obstruction, all fire lanes on his
premises. No person may mark, post or otherwise identify a non-fire lane private
vehicular passageway as a fire lane or in such a manner as tends to create confusion
as to whether the passageway is a fire lane. Any unauthorized vehicle on a fire lane
is: (1) Subject to removal by the operator of the premises, with the expense of
removal and storage to be borne by the registered owner of the vehicle; (2) Subject to
citation, as well as removal, by the Fire Marshal or a police officer; and (3) Prima
facie evidence that the person in whose name the vehicle is registered is guilty of a
violation of the parking provisions of this section.
16. Section 508.5 shall be amended by amending subsection 508.5.1 and the exception
thereto, and subsection 508.5.3 by adding items #4 and #5, to read as follows:
508.5.1 Where Required.
Where a portion of the facility or building is more than
150 feet from a hydrant on a public right-of-way, 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 Marshal.
Exceptions: For Group R-3 occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet.
508.5.3 Private Fire Service Mains and Water Tanks.
Private fire service mains
and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance
with NFPA 25 at the following intervals:
1.Private fire hydrants (all types): Inspected annually and after each operation;
flow test and maintenance annually.
2. Fire service main piping: Inspection of exposed, annually; flow test every 5
years.
3. Fire service main piping strainers: Inspection and maintenance after each use.
4. Private fire hydrants or those hydrants supplied through or by a fire pump shall
be painted red. (Sherwin-Williams #B54R38 or equal)
5. All fire hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of a blue reflective
marker, according to City specifications.
6. Private fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to buildings being
constructed above finished floor grade.
17. Amend Section 603.6 by adding subsection 603.6.6, to read as follows:
603.6.6 Maintenance of Chimneys.
All multi-family occupancies where fireplaces
utilizing solid fuel are used shall have the chimneys inspected and/or cleaned by a
certified chimney sweep on a yearly basis. A report of each inspection and/or
cleaning shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Division by no later than
November 1st each year.
18. Amend Section 807.4 by amending subsection 807.4.3.2 and 807.4.4.2, by adding
exceptions:
807.4.3.2 Artwork.
Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors and classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the wall area.
Exception: Corridors and classrooms protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of
the wall area.
807.4.4.2 Artwork.
Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors and classrooms to not more than 20 percent of the wall area.
Exception: Corridors and classrooms protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 shall be limited to 50 percent of
the wall area.
19. Section 901.6 shall be amended by adding subsection 901.6.3, which shall read as
follows:
901.6.3 False Alarms.
False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or
caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. The
technician performing maintenance on any system capable of transmitting an alarm to
the Coppell Emergency Dispatch Center shall notify the center, as well as the
monitoring company for the property, prior to any work being performed on the
system. In addition, the technician shall notify the Coppell Emergency Dispatch
Center, as well as the monitoring company for the property, immediately upon
placing the system back in service.
20. Amend Section 901.7, to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service.
Where a required fire protection system is out of
service or in the event of an excessive number of accidental activations, the fire
department and the Fire Marshal shall be notified immediately and, where required by
the Fire Marshal, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch
standby personnel shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut
down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. Where utilized,
fire watch standby personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for
notification of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant
patrols of the protected premises and keep watch for fires.
21. Amend Section 903.1 by adding subsection 903.1.2, which shall read as follows:
903.1.2 Residential Systems.
Residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance
with NFPA 13D or NFPA13R shall not be recognized for the purposes of exceptions
or reductions, commonly referred to as "trade-offs", permitted by other requirements
of this code or the International Building Code.
22. Amend Section 903.2 by amending 903.2 and by adding exceptions thereto, and by
adding Subsections 903.2.8.3 and 903.2.12.3:
903.2 Where Required.
An approved automatic fire extinguishing system shall be
installed and maintained in accordance with the current versions of NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems and NFPA 25 Standard for the
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems in the
following occupancies:
1. All new buildings and new additions to existing buildings greater than 5,000
square feet shall have an approved automatic fire extinguishing system installed.
2. All new buildings two or more stories in height.
3. All new windowless buildings or buildings with a basement shall have an
approved automatic fire extinguishing system installed regardless of square
footage.
4. All new Group R buildings, excluding single family dwellings, shall be equipped
with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system installed throughout all
living areas, including, but not limited to small rooms, closets, porches and
balconies.
5. All buildings or structures, two (2) or more stories or thirty-five feet (35') in
height, or greater than 5,000 square feet, excluding Group R-3, shall be equipped
with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
6. All Group R-3 building with a gross square footage greater than 10,000 square
feet shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
7. All Group R-3 occupancies which contain two or more separate dwelling units
shall be equipped with an approved, hydraulically designed automatic fire
sprinkler system. Residential or quick response standard sprinklers shall be used
in the dwelling units.
8. All Group R-1 occupancies shall be equipped with an approved, hydraulically
designed automatic fire sprinkler system. Residential or quick response standard
sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the
building.
Exceptions:
1. Group A-5 occupancies shall have an approved automatic fire extinguishing
system installed when greater than 1,000 square feet.
2. Group H occupancies shall have an approved automatic fire extinguishing system
installed regardless of square footage.
3. Group I occupancies shall have an approved automatic fire extinguishing system
installed regardless of square footage.
903.2.8.3 Self-service Storage Facility.
An approved automatic fire extinguishing
system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities.
903.2.12.3 General.
The following fire and life safety items are required for
applicable buildings.
The system shall be designed according to NFPA standards on all floors of the
building. Two (2) complete sets of plans and calculations shall be submitted to the
Fire Prevention Division for review and approval. Upon completion, the installer
shall furnish the Fire Prevention Division with a statement that the system has been
installed to meet the requirements of all applicable ordinances.
All buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system shall also be
equipped with an approved, monitored fire alarm system, meeting the requirements of
NFPA 72 and this code.
In addition to the building requirements listed above, the following requirements must
be met:
1. Where standpipes are required, all standpipe locations are to be marked by an
"OSHA yellow" stripe three feet (3') in width located six feet (6') below the
ceiling line on the column where the standpipe is located. Where a standpipe is
not located adjacent to a column, the standpipe shall be painted with a five feet
(5') wide white band with the three feet (3') wide "OSHA yellow" stripe centered
on the white stripe.
2. All personnel doors are to be numbered in six-inch (6") high numbers on the
inside and outside of the doors. The numbering is to begin at the pump room and
continue counter-clockwise around the building. The pump room is to have
"PUMP ROOM" on the outside of the door in minimum six-inch (6") high
letters. On all buildings without a pump room, the first personnel door to the
right of the main entrance is to be labeled door "1" and continue in a counter-
clockwise direction. Door doors are to be numbered sequentially with the
personnel doors or alphabetical symbols are to be used. No personnel doors and
dock doors are to be labeled with the same number. All numbers are to be of a
contrasting color to the background.
3. Zone maps and operational instructions are to be posted at each fire alarm panel
and remote annunciator.
4. A plan showing the location of each pull station, duct detector, mechanical
smoke and heat fan and personnel door locations (by door number) shall be
located at each alarm panel and remote annunciator.
5. Each sprinkler riser shall be identified by a distinctive four-inch (4") wide band
painted on the riser pipe just above the main valve. If the sprinkler riser passes
through a ceiling or enclosure, an additional four inch (4") band of the same
color shall be placed on the riser pipe at a point that is easily visible from floor
level. Each system shall be identified by a separate and distinct color. A plan
showing the coverage area of each system shall be posted adjacent to the fire
alarm panel and remote annunciators.
6. Evacuation of Buildings. Upon any fire alarm activation, all occupants shall
immediately evacuate all portions of the building and shall remain outside of the
structure until it has been determined that it is safe to return.
23. Amend Subsections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1, 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, sprinklers hall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13, latest
edition, except as provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.3.1.2, and 903.3.3.1.3.
903.3.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations.
When approved by the Fire Marshal, automatic
sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms are
protected with an approved fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2
that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not
be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance rated
construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or the combination of flame and water,
constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the Fire Marshal.
24. Amend Subsection 903.3.1.2 to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems.
Where allowed in buildings of Group R,
up to and including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R, as amended to include small
rooms, closets, covered porches, patios and balconies.
25. Amend Subsection 903.3.5, by adding the following:
903.3.5 Water Supplies.
Water supplies for automatic sprinkler system shall comply
with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water
supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of
this section and the International Plumbing Code. Water supplies as required for such
systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the
respective standards; however, every fire protection system shall be designed with a
10 psi safety factor.
When any portion of the facility or buildings protected is in excess of 150 feet from a
water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior
of the facility or building, additional fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the
required fire flow shall be required. Additional hydrant locations shall be based on
fire load, internal fire protection systems, required fire flow, vehicular traffic, fire
lanes, and other special circumstances. Fire hydrants shall be spaced no farther than
six hundred feet (600') in residential areas and three hundred feet (300') in other than
residential areas, measured center-on-center. These distances may be modified when
sufficient data is provided showing equivalent fire protection can be maintained. Fire
hydrants shall be located no closer than three feet (3') nor farther than six feet (6')
from a fire lane. Fire supply lines shall be looped systems with no dead end mains or
fire lines greater than one hundred fifty feet (150') in length unless approved by the
Fire Marshal.
26. Section 903.4 shall be amended by adding the additional language after the
exceptions, to read as follows:
903.4 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms.
All valves controlling the water
supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures,
critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electronically supervised.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor
tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for
more than 45 seconds, not to exceed 120 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler
and standpipe systems except for the fire department hose connection valves shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
turning or operating the valve.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2.Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
3.Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, spray booths or dip tanks that are
sealed or locked in the open position.
4.Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
5. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems
that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Manual Dry Standpipe system must be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig
and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm.
27. Add Section 903.7, to read as follows:
903.7 Fire Department Connections.
Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall not
be located in or on structures. The FDC shall be located no closer than three feet (3')
nor farther than six feet (6') from a fire lane. The line from the FDC to the sprinkler
riser shall be isolated from any hydrant through the use of an approved check valve.
At no time shall the FDC increase pressure to any fire hydrant. The FDC shall be
located no farther than fifty feet (50') from a fire hydrant and shall be located on the
same side of the fire lane as the hydrant. The FDC shall be installed in accordance
with the City of Coppell Engineering Standards and Details.
28. Section 905.1 shall be amended by adding the following:
905.1 General.
All buildings greater than 20,000 square feet, except for Group R-3,
shall be equipped with 2 1/2" hose valves stations. The hose valve locations shall be
supplied by a minimum 2 1/2" line from the automatic fire sprinkler system. The hose
valve stations shall consist of a 2 1/2" valve. A demand of a minimum of 150 GPM
shall be included in the hydraulic calculations. Spacing for the hose valves shall be
based on one hundred feet (100') hose lay and thirty feet (30') of stream.
29. Amend Section 907.1 by adding Subsection 907.1.3, to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards.
All fire alarm systems, whether new or replacement, that
serve 20 or more alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire
detection systems. All fire alarm systems serving 20 or more activating devices shall
be designed using class “A” wiring methods with a minimum of 6 feet separation
between the supply and return loops, and styles shall be IDC-style D, SLC-style 6.
All notification device circuits can be class B style Y.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or
expansion exceeds 25 percent of the original building.
30. Section 907.2.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
907.2.1.1 System Initiation in Group A Occupancies with an Occupant Load of
Three Hundred (300) or More.
Activation of the fire alarm in Group A
occupancies with an occupancy load of three hundred (300) or more shall
immediately initiate an approved prerecorded message announcement using an
approved voice communication system in accordance with NFPA 72 that is audible
above the ambient noise level of the occupancy.
Exception: When approved, the pre-recorded announcement is allowed to be
manually deactivated for a period of time, not to exceed three (3) minutes, for the sole
purpose of allowing a live voice announcement from an approved, constantly
attended location.
31. Section 907.2.1 shall be amended and by deleting the exceptions thereto, to read as
follows:
907.2.1 Group A.
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, in Group A occupancies having an occupant
load of 300 or more. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly
purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for Group E
occupancy.
32. Section 907.2.2 shall be amended and by deleting the exceptions thereto, to read as
follows:
907.2.2 Group B.
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group B
occupancies having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
33. Section 907.2.3 shall be amended and by deleting the exceptions thereto, to read as
follows:
907.2.3 Group E.
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E
educational occupancies. When automatic fire extinguishing systems or automatic
fire alarm systems are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the
building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
all Group E day care occupancies. All buildings, whether portable buildings or the
main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration
and interconnection of alarm system.
34. Subsection 907.2.4 shall be amended and by deleting the exception thereto, to read as
follows:
907.2.4 Group F.
A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group F
occupancies that are greater than 75,000 square feet.
35. Section 907.2.12 shall be amended and the Exceptions thereto shall be deleted, to
read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise Buildings.
Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy
located more than fifty-five feet (55') above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an
emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section
907.2.12.2.
36. Section 907.6 shall be amended by adding Subsection 907.6.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1 Installation.
All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that
the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not interfere
with the normal operation of any other devices.
37. Subsection 907.9.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
907.9.2 High-rise Buildings.
In buildings that have floors located more than fifty-
five feet (55') above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a separate
zone (point ID) by device shall be provided for each alarm initiating device.
38. Section 910.4 shall be amended by adding the following:
910.4 Mechanical Smoke Exhaust.
Where approved by the fire code official,
engineered mechanical smoke exhaust shall be an acceptable alternative to smoke and
heat vents.
In buildings equipped with an Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinkler
system, curtain boards and smoke and heat vents are to be eliminated and an
approved mechanical smoke and removal system utilized. This system must de-
activate all fans upon initiation of the fire alarm system. The system shall have a
manual override system in addition to the vent controls located in the protected area.
A separate Fire Department access or key switch may be required at a remote location
in the building. Each individual fan shall be capable of being activated by a fireman's
override switch located in the pump room. Design of the mechanical smoke and heat
removal system shall be based on a minimum of four (4) air changes per hour. When
activated by the fire alarm, all other mechanical ventilation systems shall shut down.
39. Subsection 910.4.5 shall be amended as follows:
910.4.5 Supply Air.
Supply air for exhaust fans shall be provided at or near the floor
level and shall be sized to provide a minimum of twenty-five percent (25 percent) of
required exhaust. Openings for supply air shall be uniformly distributed around the
periphery of the area served. Personnel doors and dock doors shall not be considered
as part of the supply air system.
40. Subsection 3301.1.3 shall be amended by amending the exceptions thereto, which
shall read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks.
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited within the City of Coppell and within 5,000 feet of its
borders.
Exception: Approved, professional displays in accordance with Sections 3304 and
3308 shall be permitted on a case to case basis.
41. Section 3403.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
3403.6 Piping Systems.
Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable
and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this section, including an
approved method of secondary containment, shall be provided for underground tanks
and piping systems.
42. Subsection 3404.2.11.5 shall be amended to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5 Leak Prevention.
Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply
with Sections 3404.2.11.5.1 and 3404.2.11.5.2. An approved method of secondary
containment shall be provided for underground tanks and piping systems.
43. Section 3803.2 is hereby amended to include Section 3803.2.1.8:
Section 3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies.
Where
natural gas service is not available, portable LP-gas containers are allowed to be used
to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not
exceed 20-pound water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound
water capacity. Each container shall be separated by 20 feet or a one-hour
construction barrier.”
SECTION 2.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or work in
this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas hereby
declares it would have enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 3.
That the repeal of any ordinance or any portion thereof by the
preceding sections shall not affect or impair any act done or right vested or accrued or
any proceeding, suit or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal
shall take effect; but every such act done, or right vested or accrued, or proceedings, suit
or prosecution had or commenced shall remain in full force and effect to all intents or
purposes as if such ordinance or part thereof so repealed shall remain in force.
SECTION 4.
That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance or the Code of Ordinances as amended hereby, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the City of
Coppell, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of Fire Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each offense, the penalty shall be that fixed by State law, and for any
offense which is a violation of any provision of law that governs fire safety, zoning or
public health and sanitation, including dumping of refuse, the penalty shall be fine not to
exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense; and each and
every day such offense is continued shall constitute a new and separate offense.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately from and
after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases
provide.
,~ PASSED by Ibe City Council of Coppell, Texas, tbis tbe 2 4.~ day
ou /J' 2007.
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