OR 2011-1270 Residential CodeAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.__2011-1270____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER
15 ARTICLE 15-8 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2009 EDITION, AS THE CITY OF COPPELL RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2009 EDITION; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; EXCEPT
HOWEVER, WHERE A DIFFERENT PENALTY HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED BY STATE LAW FOR SUCH 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 A
FINE 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 the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas be and
the same is hereby amended by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-8 in part to adopt the
International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, with amendments to read as follows:
“ARTICLE 15-8. RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 15-8. Residential Code - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, and made a
part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully copied in full herein, with the exception
of such sections hereof, which are hereafter deleted, modified or amended.
Section 15-8-2 Amendments.
The following sections of the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
1. Amend Section R102.4 to read as follows:
R102.4 Referenced Codes and Standards.
The codes, when specifically adopted,
and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of
this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have
been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and
standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the 2011 National Electrical Code as
adopted.
2. Section R105.2, shall be amended to read as follows:
R105.2 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 laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1.Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18,927L) and the ratio of the height to diameter does not exceed 2 to 1.
2.Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
3.Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610mm) deep or have
walls entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000
gallons (18927 L).
5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family
dwelling.
6. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall.
3. Amend Section R106.1, to read as follows:
R106.1 Submittal Documents.
Two complete sets of construction documents, special
inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted with
each permit application. The foundation plans and details as well as other engineered
design plans and details shall be prepared by a Texas registered design professional.
Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional
construction documents to be prepared by a Texas registered design professional.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction
documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design
professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing
of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
4. Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.4) shall be deleted.
5. Amend Sections R112.1.1 and R112.1.3, to read as follows:
Section R112.1.1 Building and Standards Commission.
The Building and
Standards Commission shall act as the Board of Appeals.
6. Section R112.3 Qualifications shall be deleted.
7. In Section R202, add a new definition, to read as follows:
Section R202. Townhouse.
A single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of
attached units separated by a property line in which each unit extends from foundation
to roof and with an open space on at least two sides.
8. Table R301.2 (1); fill in as follows: (No changes to footnotes)
TABLE R301.2(1)
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No change to footnotes
9. Amend Section R301.8 to read as follows:
R301.8 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems.
When buildings of Group R used for single
and two family dwellings have a total floor area in excess of 10,000 square feet,
including garages and open covered porches, automatic sprinkler systems shall be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R.
10. In Section R302.1, add a fourth exception, as follows:
6. Open metal carport structures may be constructed within zero (0) feet of the
property line without fire-resistive or opening protection when the location of such
is approved as required by other adopted ordinances.
R302.2 Townhouses.
11. Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and
shall be separated by fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements
of Section R302.1 for exterior walls.
Exception:
A common two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly, or 1-hour
fire-resistance-rated wall when equipped with a sprinkler system, assembly tested
in accordance with ASTME 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses if such
walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the
cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both
sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of
the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with
Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in
accordance with Section R302.4.
R302.2.4 Structural Independence.
12. Each individual townhouse shall be structurally
independent.
Exceptions:
1. Foundations supporting exterior walls or common walls.
2. Structural roof and wall sheathing from each unit may fasten to the common wall
framing.
3. Nonstructural wall and roof coverings.
4. Flashing at termination of roof covering over common wall.
5. Townhouses separated by a common two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall, or 1-hour
fire-resistance-rated wall when equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as
provided in Section R302.2.
13. Amend Section R302.3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Existing exception unchanged
2. Existing exception unchanged
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the
structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
14. Amend Section R302.7 to read as follows:
R302.7 Under-Stair Protection.
Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have
walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8 inch
(15.8 mm) fire-rated gypsum board or one-hour fire resistive protection.
15. In Section R303.3, amend exception to read as follows:
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a
mechanical ventilation system, complying with one of the following, are provided.
1. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cubic feet per minute (24 L/s) for
intermittent ventilation or 20 cubic feet per minute (10 L/s) for continuous
ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the
outside.
2.Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof may
be ventilated with an approved mechanical recalculating fan or similar device
designed to remove odors from the air.
16. Amend Section R311.7.5, to read as follows:
R311.7.5 Landings for Stairways.
There shall be a floor or
landing at the top and bottom of each stairway.
Exception:
A flight of stairs shall not have a vertical rise larger than 12
feet (3658 mm) between floor levels or landings. The
width of each landing shall not be less than the width of the
stairway served. Every landing shall have a minimum
dimension of 36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction
of travel.
17. Add Section R325.1, to read as follows:
R325.1 Premises Identification.
Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided
for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible from the street fronting
the property. In cases where there is alley access the address numbers shall also be
plainly visible on that side as well. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (50
mm) in height and of a contrasting color from their background.
18. Amend Section R602.6.1, to read as follows:
R602.6.1 Drilling and Notching of Top Plate.
When piping or ductwork is placed in
or partly in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting,
drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized
metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 5 inches (127 mm)
wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening with not less
than eight 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 ½ inches (38
mm) at each side or equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the top
plate material. The metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening.
See figure R602.6.1.
Delete Figure R602.6.1 and insert the following figure:
19. Amend Section R703.7.4.1, toadd a second paragraph to read as follows:
For 2.67 square feet (0.248 m2) of wall area, the following dimensions shall be
adhered to:
1.When ties are placed on studs 16” in. (407 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no
further apart than 24” (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in. (381 mm)
from the foundation.
2.When ties are placed on studs 24 in. (610 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced no further
apart than 16 in. (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in. (254 mm) from
the foundation.
20. Section R902.2, Wood Shingles and Shakes, shall be deleted, as they are prohibited
for roof coverings.
R902.3. Minimum Roof Class.
All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C.
21. Amend Chapter 11 to reflect mandatory compliance with all requirements of the 2009
IECC.
22. Add Section N1102.2.12., to read as follows:
N1102.2.12. Insulation installed in walls.
Insulation batts installed in walls shall be
totally surrounded by an enclosure on all sides consisting of framing lumber, gypsum,
sheathing, wood structural panel sheathing or other equivalent material approved by
the building official.
23. Amend Section M1305.1.3, to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in Attics.
Attics containing appliances requiring access shall
be provided…(bulk of paragraph unchanged)…from the opening to the appliance.
The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring in accordance with
Chapter 5, not less than 30 inches wide. A level service space at least 30 inches deep
and 30 inches wide 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 or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of
the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space shall be provided by
one of the following:
1. A permanent stair
2. A pull-down stair
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
24. In Section M1305.1.3.1, add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent
physical damage.
25. In Section M1305.1.4.3, add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent
physical damage.
26. Add Section M1501.2, to read as follows:
M1501.2 Exhaust Duct Size.
The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter of the appliance
outlet and shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. The
size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length or at the point of
termination.
27. Amend Section G2415.10, to read as follows:
G2415.10 (404.10) Minimum Burial Depth.
Underground piping systems shall be
installed a minimum depth of 18 inches below grade.
28. Amend Section G2417.1 to read as follows:
G2417.1 (404.1) General.
Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping
installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials,
design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this
code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections
2417.1.1 through 2417.7.4 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code.
The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the
piping system is ready for testing. The equipment, material, power and labor
necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the
permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the
test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
29. Amend Section G2417.4, to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test Pressure Measurement
. Test pressure shall be measured with
a monometer or with a pressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period.
The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests
requiring a pressure of 3 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one half inches (3 ½”), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrimination
and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For
tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a
minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 ½”), a set hand, a minimum of
2/10 pound incrimination and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi.
30. Amend Section G2417.4.1, to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test Pressure
. The test pressure to be used shall be not less
than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the code official, the piping and
valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury,
measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For welded piping, and for piping
carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure
(3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5
psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69.6
kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column
(52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the
proposed maximum working pressure.
31. Amend Section G2417.4.2, to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test Duration.
The test duration shall be held for a length of
time satisfactory to the code official, but in no case for less than fifteen (15) minutes.
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14)
inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of
time satisfactory to the code official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
32. Add Section G2420.1.4, to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST Installations.
Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved
termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the valves, of
adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out
excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the valve.
Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and
contraction of the system's piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves
and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by
movement of the supporting piping.
33. Section P2603.6.1 to read as follows:
P2603.6.1 Sewer Depth.
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304
mm) below grade.
34. Amend Section P2902.4.3, to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation
systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker,
a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer.
. Appendix G:
35Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs are adopted as part
of the code.”
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 Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each offense, except where a different penalty has been established by State
law for such 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.
DU Y PASSED by the City Council of Coppell, Texas, this the day of
2011.
DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CHRISTEL PETT N S, CITY SECRETARY
AS TO FORM:
ROBERT HAGEK/.CITY ATTORNEY