OR 2017-1468 2015 International Mechanical CodeAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-1468
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING CHAPTER
15 ARTICLE 15-3, "MECHANICAL CODE", IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND
REPLACING IT THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF A NEW ARTICLE 15-3,
"MECHANICAL CODE", TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, 2015 EDITION, AS THE CITY OF COPPELL
MECHANICAL CODE; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL 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.
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 repealing Chapter 15, Article 15-3, "Mechanical Code", and
replacing with a new Article 15-3, to adopt the International Mechanical Code, 2015
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, 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.
Sec. 15-3-2. Amendments.
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The following sections of the International Mechanical Code, 2015 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. 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
National Electrical Code (NEC) shall mean the 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 306.5, to read as follows:
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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 12 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.
5. Amend Section 306.5.1 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 3 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. Adopt new Sections 306.6 and 306.6.1 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.
8. Amend Section 307.2.3, item 2 to read as follows:
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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. Adopt a new Section 307.2.5 to read as follows:
Drain line maintenance. Condensate drain lines shall be configured to permit the
clearing of blockages and performance of maintenance without requiring the drain line
to be cut.
10. Amend Section 403.2.1 by adding 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.
11. Delete Section 504.6.4.2 in its entirety.
12. 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
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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.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of Coppell, Texas, this the 11th day of April,
2017.
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ATTEST:
RISTEL PETT NOS, CITY ACRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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