OR 2014-1390 Mechanical Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO._2014-1390
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER
15 ARTICLE 15-3 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, 2012 EDITION, AS THE CITY OF COPPELL MECHANICAL
CODE; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE 2012 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 City of Coppell Code of Ordinances be, and the same is,
hereby amended by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-3, in part to adopt the International
Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, with amendments to read as follows:
“ARTICLE 15-3. MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 15-3. Mechanical Code - Adopted.
There is hereby adopted the International Mechanical Code, 2012 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.
Sec. 15-3-2. Amendments.
The following sections of the International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
1. Amend Section 102.8, to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards.
The codes and standards referenced herein
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15, 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 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 standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as
well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National
Electrical Code as adopted.
2.Add Section 304.13, to read as follows:
304.13 Minimum Burial Depth.
Underground fuel piping systems shall be installed
a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
3.Amend Section 306.3, to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics.
Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be
provided . . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the appliance. The clear
access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by
762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of
the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved
by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of
the following:
1.A permanent stair.
2.A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb. (136 kg) capacity.
3.An access door from an upper floor level.
4.Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of
the code official due to building conditions.
Exceptions:
1.The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed… {remainder of
section unchanged}
4.Amend Section 306.5to read as follows:
,
306.5. Equipment and Appliances on Roof and Elevated Structures.
Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures
at a height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a
permanent means of access. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need
not extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and
shall extend to the equipment and appliances level service space. Such access
shall…(bulk of section to read the same)…on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units
vertical in 12 units horizontal.
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location
in accordance with the Electrical Code. Low voltage wiring of 50 volts or less shall be
installed in a manner to prevent physical damage.
5Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
.
306.5.1 Sloped roofs.
Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that
require service are installed on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12
units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at
such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more
than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the
appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which
access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less
than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The
guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere and
shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International
Building Code.
7.Add Section 306.6, and 306.1 to read as follows:
306.6 Water heaters above ground or floor.
When the mezzanine or platform in
which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the
ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
Exception:
A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of
being accessed through a lay-in ceiling and a water heater installed is not more than
ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a
portable ladder.
306.6.1
Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a
receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a receptacle outlet
shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1.
8Amend Section 307.2.3, and item 2 to read as follows:
.
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with
the equipment. Such 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.
However, the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a
walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
9. Section 403.2.1add item 5 to read as follows
, :
5. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or
combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan
or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
10.Delete Section 504.6.4.2
11. Amend Section 607.5.1, to read as follows:
607.5.1 Fire walls.
Ducts and transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance
with Section 706.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with
approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous
exhaust systems, see Section 510.1 through 510.9 of the International Mechanical
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
,2014.
APP'OVED•
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K•ren Hunt,MAYOR
ATTEST:
RISTEL PETTI OS,CITY SE'RETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ROBERT HAGER,OTVATTORNEY