HomeMy WebLinkAbout029747 ORD - 02/26/2013Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14,
"Development Services," Article II, "City of Corpus Christi Technical
Construction Codes," Division 8, "Residential Code," Section 14 -291,
"Residential construction code," by creating new subsection (6.1)
pertaining to Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code for
One- and Two - Family Dwellings, which relates to exterior walls and
fire- resistant construction, in order to establish new exception
language and include modifications to the applicable table; providing
for severance, penalties, publication and an effective date.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, "Development Services," Article 11,
"City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes," Division 8, "Residential Code,"
Section 14 -291, "Residential construction code," is amended by creating new sub-
section (6A) pertaining to Section R302.1 of the International Residential Code for One -
and Two - Family Dwellings, which relates to exterior walls and fire - resistant construction,
in order to establish new exception language and include modifications to the applicable
table, to read as follows:
"Sec. 14 -291. Residential construction code. With the following
additions, deletions, and revisions, the International Residential Code for
One- and Two - Family Dwellings, 2009 Edition (Including Appendix 0, Gray
Water Recycling Systems (see International Residential Code Section
R102.5 2009 Edition)), as published by the international Code Council, a
copy of which, authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor and City
Secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, made public record by this Section,
and on file in the City Secretary's office, is incorporated by reference and
adopted as the Residential Construction Code for the City of Corpus Christi:
"(1) * *
"(6.1) R302.1 Exterior walls. Construction, projections, openings
and penetrations of exterior walls of dwellings and accessory
buildings shall comply with Table R302.1.
"Exceptions:
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"6. Projections may extend beyond the exterior wall on
zero lot line construction. Projections shall be constructed
from non - combustible material on the underside and may
allow manufactured perforated soffit material installed for
attic ventilation. The soffit may project a maximum of 24
inches, excluding noncombustible gutters, over the
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adjacent property line. The projection into the adjacent
property must have a private easement between owners,
and must be recorded on the plat."
"TABLE R302.1
EXTERIOR WALLS"
EXTERIOR WALL ELEMENT
MINIMUM FIRE-
MINIMUM FIRE
SEPARATION
RESISTANCE RATING
DISTANCE
Walls
(Fire - resistance rated)
1 hour - tested in accordance
<5 feet
with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
with exposure from both
sides
(Not fire - resistance
0 hours
>_5 feet
rated)
Projections
(Fire - resistance rated)
1 hour on the underside
4.- 2 feet to 5 fect _
(Not fire - resistance
0 hours
-5- 3 feet
ratedl
Opening in Walls
Not allowed
NIA
<3 feet
25% maximum of wall
0 hours
3 feet
area
Unlimited
0 hours
5 feet
Penetrations
All
Comply with Section R317.3
<5 feet
None required
5 feet
"For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
N/A = Not Applicable."
SECTION 2. If, for any reason, any section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect any
other section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of
this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every section,
paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance
be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or the requirements implemented under this
ordinance constitutes an offense punishable under Sections 1 -6, 1 -6.1, and any other
applicable provisions of The Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi. Unless
otherwise specifically stated within the provisions of this ordinance or The Code of
Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, any violation of this ordinance or requirements
implemented under this ordinance punishable by a fine that exceeds the amount
authorized by Section 12.23 of the Texas Penal Code shall require a culpable mental
state of "criminal negligence."
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi, as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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SECTION 5. This ordinance and its requirements take effect on and after April 15,
2013.
The foregoi g ordinance as read for the first time and passed to its second reading on
this the ..'day of JLA),4, + ALA .A
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
, 2013, by the following vote:
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
The foregoing ordinance was re d for the second time and passed finally on
this the (p` day of ,2013, by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
PASSED AND APPROVED this the Al day of
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
EFFECT VE ' ATE
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, 2013.
Nelda Martinez
Mayor
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVVI CE fJEP ii, F .
13 APR 23 AM 8:48
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came GEORGIA LAWSON, who
being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is LEGAL SALES REPRESENATIVE AND
EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLISHER, namely, the Corpus Christi Caller- Times, a daily newspaper
published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval,
Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties, and that the pub-
lication of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE(S) NO which the annexed is a true copy, was
inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on:
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CC- Internet - caller.com
On this It) day of
copy, made by publisher.
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LEGAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
, 201 I certify that the attached document is a true and exact
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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF
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NQ 029747, Ordinance amend-
ing the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 14, "Development
Services," Article II, "City
of Corpus Christi. Technical
Construction Codes," Divi-
sion 8, "Residential Code,"
Section 14 291, "Residential
construction code," by cre-
ating ;:new subsection (6.1)
pertaining to Section R302.1
of the International Resi-
dential Code for One and
Two Family Dwellings, which
relates to exterior walls and
fire resistant construction,
in order, to establish new
exception language and.
Include modifications to
the applicable table. This
ordinance was passed and
approved on February 26,
2013.
/s/ Armando Chapa
City Secretary