OR 2017-1464 2015 International Existing Building CodeAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-1464
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER
15, "OTHER CODES ADOPTED, BY ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 15-17,
"EXISTING BUILDING CODE", TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2015 EDITION, AS THE CITY OF
COPPELL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS
TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2015 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.
NOW THEREFORE, 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, by adopting Article 15-17, "Existing
Building Code", to adopt the International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition, with
amendments to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 15-17. INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE"
Sec. 15-17. International Existing Building Code — Adopted.
There is hereby adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2015 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.
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Sec. 15-17-2. Amendments.
The following sections of the International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition, are
hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Amend Section 102.4 to read as follows:
102.4 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 and as further regulated in Sections
102.4.1 and 102.4.2. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean
the National Electrical Code as adopted.
2. Amend Section 105.2 to read as follows:
105.2 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
(18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
3. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
4. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than
24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground.
5. Shade cloth structures constructed for agricultural purposes, not including service
systems.
6. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family
dwellings.
7. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9
inches (1753mm) in height.
3. Amend Section 112.1 to read as follows:
The Building and Standards Commission shall act as the Board of Appeals.
4. Section 112.3 Qualifications shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. Amend Section 202 to include the following:
EXISTING BUILDING. A building, structure, or space, with an approved final
inspection for a legal building permit issued under a code edition which is at least two
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published code editions preceding the currently adopted building code; or a change
of occupancy.
HIGH RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55
feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
6. Amend Section 406.2 to read as follows:
406.2 Replacement window opening control devices. In Group R-2 or R-3
buildings containing dwelling units, window opening control devices complying
with ASTM F 2090 shall be installed where an existing window is replaced and
where all of the following apply to the replacement window .The window opening
control device, after operation to release the control device allowing the window to
fully open, shall not reduce the minimum net clear opening area of the window unit
to less than the area required by Section 1030.2 of the International Building Code.
{Remainder unchanged)
7. Amend Section 406.3 to read as follows:
406.3 Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings. Where
windows are required to provide emergency escape and rescue openings in Group
R-2 and R-3 occupancies, replacement windows shall be exempt from the
requirements of Sections 1030.2, 1030.3 and 1030.5 of the International Building
Code provided the replacement window meets the following conditions:
{Remainder unchanged)
8. Amend Section 409.1 by adding an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Moved historic buildings need not be brought into compliance with the
exception of new construction features required as the result of such movement,
including but not limited to foundations and/or other structural elements.
9. Amend Section 410.1 by adding an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to
be incompliance with the requirements of this chapter.
10. Amend Section 410.4.2 by adding number 7 to the list of requirements, to read as
follows:
7. At least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided in
accordance with Chapter 11 of the International Building Code.
11. Amend Section 702.6 to read as follows:
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702.6 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and
methods requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy
Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and
International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, detail of
installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element,
component, or system in the building.
12. Amend Section 802.1 to read as follows:
802.1 General. Alteration of buildings classified as special use and occupancy as
described in Chapter 4 of the International Building Code shall comply with the
requirements of Section 801.1 and the scoping provisions of Chapter 1 where
applicable.
13. Amend Section 803.5.1 to read as follows:
803.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of open -sided walking surfaces,
including mezzanines, equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps and landings that
are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade
below at any point within 36 inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open
side, which are not provided with guards, or those in which the existing guards are
judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
14. Amend Section 804.1 by adding a sentence, to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in this
section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or
spaces bounded by walls capable of resisting the passage of smoke containing the
subject work area, and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other exit access,
then such corridor, hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that
particular floor level.
15. Amend the Exception to Section 804.2.5 to read as follows:
Exception: Supervision is not required where the Fire Code does not require such for
new construction. Delete 1, 2,3,4,5.
16. Amend Section 804.3 to read as follows:
804.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6 of the Fire Code for retroactive standpipe
requirements.
{Delete rest of Section 804.3.)
17. Amend Section 805.2 by deleting Exception #1
18. Amend Section 805.3.1.1 to read as follows:
4. In Group R-4 Occupancies, the maximum occupant load excluding staff is 10.
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19. Amend Section 805.5.2 to read as follows:
805.5.2 Transoms. In all buildings of Group B, E, I-1, I-2, R-1 and R-2
occupancies, {remainder unchanged}
20. Amend Section 806.1 by adding an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed
to be incompliance with the requirements of this chapter.
21. Amend Section 902.1 to read as follows:
902.1 High-rise buildings. Any building having occupied floors more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with the
requirements of Sections 902. 1.1 and 902.1.2.
22. Amend Section 904.1 by adding a sentence to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in this
section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant space or
spaces bounded by walls containing the subject work area, and if the work area includes
a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then such corridor, hallway, or other exit
access shall be protected in its entirety on that particular floor level.
23. Amend Section 904.1 to read as follows:
904.1 High-rise buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in work
areas of high-rise buildings.
24. Amend Section 1401.2 to read as follows:
1401.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to the date of an approved final
inspection for a legal building permit issued under a code edition which is at least two
published code editions preceding the currently adopted building code; or a change of
occupancy," {remainder unchanged}
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.
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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 thirty (30) days from and
after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases
provide.
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DULY PASSED by the City Council of Coppell, Texas, this the day of
12017.
APPROVFAAS TO FORM:
ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
HRISTEL PE T NOS, CITY S CRETARY
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