HomeMy WebLinkAbout021777 ORD - 10/19/1993AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED
OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS,
ARTICLE VI, PLUMBING CODE (INCLUDING GAS), SECTIONS 13-200 TO
13-220, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTION OF THE
STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1991 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND CHANGES TO SAID CODE; REPEALING
ALL PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VI; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 1, 1993.
WHEREAS, the 1991 edition of the Standard Plumbing Code was approved
by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) membership;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to amend the City of Corpus
Christi Code of Ordinances and to adopt various standard codes, with certain additions,
deletions, and changes to facilitate proper inspection activities by the City of Corpus Christi
relating to construction and to maintenance of buildings within the jurisdiction of the City
of Corpus Christi to protect public health, safety, and welfare;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi recognizes the need to expedite, clarify,
and centralize administrative procedures of those codes relating to building, electrical, gas,
mechanical, and plumbing through promulgation of a single Administrative article governing
procedures common to those codes; and
WHEREAS, due to local conditions, certain special local requirements have
been established to raise the level of health and safety for plumbing installations, to prevent
the rapid deterioration of plumbing materials and equipment from severe atmospheric and
underground corrosive action, and to prevent pipe breakage due to shifting soil, all of which
exceptions are set forth in this Article I, Section 13-6 and shall take precedence when in
conflict with other standards established by this Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 13, Article VI, Sections 13-200 and 13-201,
Plumbing Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, are hereby
repealed in their entirety and replaced as follows:
Sec. 13-6. Plumbing Code.
The SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, a copy of which, authenticated
by the signatures of the Mayor and City Secretary, made public record by this Section, and
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on file in the City Secretary's office, is hereby adopted verbatim by reference as if fully
copied herein as the Plumbing Code in Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-6 of the City of
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
Excluded from adoption is Chapter 1, Administration, of the SBCCI Standard
Plumbing Code. In its stead, there shall be concurrently adopted new Chapter 13, Article
I, Section 13-1 of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, which Article I, Section
13-1 shall serve as the Administrative regulations to administer city codes relating to
building, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing.
Appendix B, Travel Trailers and Travel Trailer Parks; Appendix C, Manufactured
Homes and Manufactured Home Parks; Appendix H, Permit Fee Schedule; Appendix I,
Installation of Building Sewers; Appendix J, Water Conservation of the Standard Plumbing
Code and Appendix L, Freeze Protection are made a part of this Code and the
requirements set forth in such Appendices are requirements of this Code.
Appendix A, Roof Drain Sizing Method; Appendix D, Cross Connection, Backflow
and Back -Siphonage; Appendix E, Private Sewage Disposal; Appendix F, Sizing of Water
Piping System; Appendix G, Hospital Plumbing System; and Appendix K, Illustrations of the
Standard Plumbing Code are solely for the purposes of providing information or
recommended practices and shall not have the force and effect of law.
Additions, deletions and changes are made to the SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code,
1991 Edition, and correlated to the appropriate paragraph numbers in the Standard
Plumbing Code as follows:
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
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202 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Board. Board shall mean the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board as appointed by the
City Council.
Building Official. The person designated by the City Manager as responsible for the
administration and enforcement of the Corpus Christi Plumbing Code.
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Certificate of Occupancy Inspection. A Certificate of Occupancy Inspection approval allows
for the occupancy of a structure. or portions thereof. and for conducting a temporary
Promotional event.
Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector (Senior Inspector). An employee of the City of
Corpus Christi designated by the City Manager. in responsible charge of the Plumbing and
Mechanical Section of the Inspection Division.
City. The territory bounded within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi. Texas
or the legally constituted governing body thereof. its agents and its officers.
Code Enforcement Official. The Building Official or other designee of the City Manager
to make application for administrative and criminal search warrants under authority of the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Article 18.05. as such warrants may be necessary to
enforce any provision of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi or other
municipal ordinances duly promulgated.
Director of Community Development. The department head who administers the Inspection
Division.
Final Inspection. The inspection that is made when the scope of work on the Plumbing
Permit is complete.
Inspector. An employee of the City of Corpus Christi who has been designated by the City
Manager as an inspector.
Installer. A person who actually connects an irrigation system to a private or public raw or
Potable water supply system or any water supply.
Licensed Plumber. A person who holds a current and valid license issued pursuant to the
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Plumbing License Law.
Licensed Irrigator. An irrigator who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code.
Licensed Installer. An installer who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code.
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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417 TESTS
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417.2 Drainage and Vent Tests
417.2.2 When water is not available An an air test shall be made by attaching an air
compressor or testing apparatus to any suitable opening and after closing all other inlets and
outlets to the system, forcing air into the system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of
5 psi or sufficient to balance a column of mercury ten inches in height. This pressure shall
be held without introduction of additional air for a period of at least 15 minutes.
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417.2.4 Test of Water Supply System
Upon completion of a section or of the entire water supply system, the water system shall
be tested and proved tight under a water pressure of not less than
85 psi prior to covering the piping; the water test
shall be obtained from a potable water source or from the use of compressed air.
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CHAPTER 7
TRAPS AND CLEANOUTS
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704 PIPE CLEANOUTS
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704.2.4 In addition to the upstream cleanout and the cleanout at the building drain and
building sewer, cleanouts shall be located along the horizontal piping so that:
1. In pipe 3 -inch nominal diameter or less, cleanouts shall be located at not more
than 50 feet intervals.
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2. In pipe more than 3 -inch nominal diameter, cleanouts shall be located at not
more than 75 feet intervals, or in pipe having a nominal diameter greater than 3
inches, the cleanouts may be omitted. provided that manholes are located at a
distance not to exceed 300 feet and at every change in direction.
714.24 Wye Cleanout to Public Sewer. A wye-type cleanout. not less than four inches (4")
in diameter shall be extended to grade and shall be located at the junction of the building
sewer and public sewer. at the property line.
704.2.6 A two-way double riser cleanout shall be installed at the junction of the building
drain and the building sewer and brought up to finish grade.
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CHAPTER 8
INTERCEPTORS, SEPARATORS, AND BACKWATER VALVES
801 INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
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801.4 Grease Interceptors
A grease interceptor shall be installed in the waste line leading from sinks, drains or other
fixtures in the following establishments when, in the opinion of the Plumbing Official, a
hazard exists: restaurants, hotel kitchens or bars, factory cafeterias or restaurants, clubs, or
other uses where grease can be introduced into the drainage system in quantities that can
affect line stoppage or hinder sewage disposal.
DESIGN CRITERIA AND SIZING METHOD:
801.4.1 Flow Rate. Grease interceptors will be sized according to the fixture unit flow rate
of each fixture discharging into the interceptor. Fixture unit flow rate shall be 7.5 GPM per
fixture unit. One, two, or three compartment sinks shall be assigned a fixture unit value of
3.0. Dishwashing and utensil washing machines shall be assigned a fixture unit value of 6.0.
For all other grease producing fixtures, use Table 1304.2 to select appropriate fixture unit
value.
801.4.2 Total Fixture Unit Count. When total fixture count has been determined, multiply
value by 7.5 GPM/FU to obtain total flow rate. Floor drains and hand sinks installed only
for the purpose of cleanup, and not used for direct discharge of any grease producing
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fixture, shall not be included in the sizing calculations. All drains servicing grease producing
fixtures shall be connected to the grease interceptor.
801.4.3 Water Seal. Each grease interceptor must have an approved water seal of not less
than two inches in depth, or the diameter of its outlet, whichever is greater.
801.4.4 Sampling Port. A four inch sampling port shall be installed downstream of the
confluence of the grease interceptor discharge and the building sewer system. The sampling
port shall be installed perpendicular to the effluent lateral to allow visual observation and
sampling. The design location shall ensure accessibility of the sampling port for monitoring
activities.
TYPES OF INTERCEPTORS:
801.4.5 Materials. Factory fabricated interceptors may be of the following materials: cast
iron, stainless steel, concrete, and other industry approved materials.
801.4.6 Factory Fabricated Interceptors. Factory fabricated grease interceptors must be
certified and labeled by the Plumbing and Drainage Institute (PDI).
801.4.7 Flow Rate. Factory fabricated grease interceptors shall have a minimum flow rate
of 25 GPM and a maximum flow rate of 50 GPM.
801.4.8 Flow Control Devices. When factory fabricated interceptors are installed, flow
control devices may be installed at the drain outlet of each grease producing fixture. Flow
Control Devices having adjustable or removable parts are prohibited.
801.4.9 Custom Fabricated Interceptors. After calculating the required flow rate, the
grease interceptor is to be designed with a primary compartment having a seven (7) minute
retention time, and a secondary compartment having a five (5) minute retention time. Refer
to Figure 801.4.9 404(4).1 for details of construction and inlet and outlet piping
arrangements.
801.4.10 Minimum Flow Rate. Custom fabricated concrete grease interceptors shall have
a minimum flow rate of 40 gallons per minute.
801.4.11 Concrete Interceptors. Concrete shall be a minimum of 3000 PSI concrete.
801.4.12 Flow Control Devices. Flow control devices shall not be used with custom
fabricated concrete interceptors.
PROHIBITED USES:
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801.4.13 Carbon Steel. Carbon steel grease interceptors are prohibited in underground
applications.
801.4.14 Water Cooled Interceptors. Water cooled grease interceptors are prohibited.
801.4.15 Enzymes. Enzyme or other chemicals are prohibited in the system. The
temporary use of enzymes or other chemicals may be permitted if the Building Official
determines unusual circumstances exist.
801.4.16 Grease Interceptors Not Required. Grease interceptors are not required in one -
and two-family residential dwellings.
MAINTENANCE:
801.4.17 Cleaning. Grease interceptors shall be cleaned a minimum of once a quarter.
Grease interceptors must be maintained in an efficient operating condition by removal of
accumulated grease.
801.4.18 Records.
801.4.18.1 The owner, operator, or manager of a premises which has a grease interceptor
shall have records which show:
1. the date that the grease interceptor is cleaned;
2. the name of the company which removed the grease;
3. the site from which the grease was removed;
4. the site at which the grease was disposed; and
5. the signature of the owner, operator or manager of the establishment with the
grease interceptor and the signature of the driver of the truck for the company
removing the grease with a statement that all the information provided is true and
correct.
801.4.18.2 The owner, operator, or manager of the establishment shall maintain a file that
includes, at a minimum, maintenance reports for the current month and the previous twelve
(12) month period. The records shall be kept on the premises at all times and shall be
made available for review during normal business hours upon request by the Building
Official or his authorized representative.
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801.4.19 Grease Collected. The grease collected from a grease interceptor, and all waste
cooking oils and greases used in food preparation, shall not be discharged into any sewer.
801.420 Commercial and Industrial Waste Disposal and Pretreatment Ordinance. The
owner, operator, or manager of a premises which has a grease interceptor shall comply with
the Commercial and Industrial Waste Disposal and Pretreatment Ordinance.
801.4.21 Sampling Port Accessibility. The sampling port location shall remain accessible
to City employees for monitoring activities.
ENFORCEMENT:
801.4.22 General. Failure to timely clean and keep grease interceptors clean causes or may
cause substantial interference to the publicly owned treatment works, or may cause damage
to sanitary sewer facilities or structures, or otherwise may create an emergency condition
requiring immediate corrective action. The cleaning of the grease interceptors and the
record keeping required in conjunction therewith shall be subject to enforcement in the
same manner as for violations of the Commercial and Industrial Waste Disposal and
Pretreatment Ordinance. More frequent cleaning of grease
interceptors than once a quarter or upgrading of the grease interceptors to code
requirements may be required.
801.4.23 Undersized Interceptors. An undersized grease interceptor installed prior to the
adoption of this Code, which does not have additional future fixtures installed, shall not be
required to be replaced in conformance with sizing standards set out herein, provided that
the interceptor does not discharge grease into the sanitary sewer system.
801.4.24 Grease -Discharging Interceptors. The Building Official may require any
interceptor which discharges grease into the sanitary sewer system to be replaced with a
grease interceptor which conforms to the sizing standards set out above.
801.4.25 Timely Compliance. Any owner, operator or manager of a premises which has a
grease interceptor which discharges grease into the sanitary sewer system shall replace the
interceptor within six (6) months from the date orders are issued.
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801.9 Water Connection
Water Connection for cooling or operating an interceptor shall be such that backflow cannot
occur.
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OIL AND SAND INTERCEPTORS:
801.10 Design Criteria and Sizing Method
The sizing method for custom fabricated oil and sand interceptors assigns a flow rate of 20
GPM (gallons per minute) for the first bay and an additional 10 GPM for each additional
bay. The tank should be designed to have a twelve (12) minute retention time with two
compartments. The primary compartment shall be 2/3 of the total volume and the
secondary compartment shall be 1/3 of the total volume. See Figure 404(01 801.10 and
Figure 404(M)2 801.10.1 for details of construction and piping arrangements.
801.11 Material
Concrete used for interceptor construction must be at least 3000 PSI.
801.12 Oil and Sand Interceptor Sewer
Oil and sand interceptors shall drain into the sanitary sewer only.
MAINTENANCE:
801.13 Records
801.13.1 The owner, operator or manager of a premises which has an oil or sand
interceptor shall have records which show:
1. The date of the most recent cleaning of the oil or sand interceptor.
2. The name of the company who cleaned the interceptor(s).
3. The site from which the oil or sand was removed.
4. The site at which the oil or sand is disposed.
5. The signature of the owner, operator or manager of the establishment with the
oil or sand interceptor and the signature of the driver of the truck for the company
removing the waste with a statement that all the information provided is true and
correct.
801.13.2 The owner, operator, or manager of the establishment shall maintain a file that
includes, at a minimum, maintenance reports for the current month and the previous twelve
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(12) month period. The records shall be kept on the premises at all times and shall be
made available for review during normal business hours upon request by the Building
Official or his authorized representative.
801.14 Cleaning
Oil and sand interceptors shall be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis so that no oil
or sand is discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Oil and sand interceptors must be
maintained in an efficient operating condition by removal of accumulated oil and sand.
801.15 Sand and Oil Collected
The sand, oil, and other wastes collected from the cleaning of an oil or sand intercepter
shall not be discharged into any sewer.
CHAPTER 12
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
1204 PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
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1204.2 Approval of Devices
1204.2.1 Approval of Devices. All devices for the prevention of backflow or backsiphoning
shall meet the requirements of Table 500. Devices installed in a potable water supply for
protection against backflow shall be maintained in good working condition by the person or
persons having control of such devices. The Plumbing Official may inspect such devices, and
if they are found to be defective or inoperative, shall require replacement thereof.
1204.2.2 Backflow Prevention Device Certification. Reduce Pressure Principle backflow
ureventers and Double Check -Valve assemblies must be inspected and tested by a Licensed
Backflow Prevention Device Inspector. Certification of proper operation must be provided
in writing to the Building Official before the backflow prevention device is placed in service
and on a yearly basis thereafter.
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1204.3.7 Cross -Connections. Cross -connections are hereby prohibited unless otherwise
protected as identified in the preceding sections and in all other system modifications or
installations where the potential for creating a cross -connection exists.
1205 WATER SERVICE PIPE AND FITTINGS
1205.1 Materials Underground
1205.1.1 Materials for underground water service pipe and water service pipe to lawn
sprinkler systems shall be Copper tube (Types K. L, or M), brass, cast iron pressure pipe,
galvanized steel or pressure rated plastic as listed in Table 500 of the Standard Plumbing
Code. Water pipe and fittings with more than 8.0% lead shall not be used.
1209 WATER SUPPLY CONTROL
1209.1 Water Supply Control
An accessible shutoff valve located at the building shall be provided on the consumer's
premises ahead of the first outlet or branch connection to the service or distribution pipe.
When such shutoff valve is located in the service pipe outside the building, it shall be
located and accessible in a valve box with a readily removable access cover which extends
to grade level. When drain valves are provided for the distribution piping or other portion
of the water supply system, such drains shall be above grade or otherwise located to prevent
the possibility of backflow into the piping system after the system has been drained.
1211 SIZING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1211.10 Domestic Water Pump
Whenever a pump is connected to the potable water system. the water supply shall be
protected by either a proper backflow preventer with a low pressure cutoff, or by the use
of water supply tanks with in air gap.
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CHAPTER 13
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
1301 MATERIALS
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1301.3 Aboveground Piping Within Buildings and Piping in Raceways or Tunnels
1301.3.1 Soil and waste piping for drainage systems shall be of aluminum, cast iron,
g sem' brass or copper pipe, copper tube, plastic piping, or borosilicate glass.
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1301.6 ACID SOIL AND WASTE PIPING
1301.6.1 Acid soil and waste piping for drainage systems shall be of a high silicon cast iron,
borosilicate glass or other materials approved by the Plumbing Official. Fittings shall
conform to the type of piping used. Acid soil and waste piping shall not be connected to
the conventional plumbing system.
1301.6.2 Table 500 shall be amended to include Polypropylene Acid Waste Pipe. in
compliance with ASTM D2146, ANSI B16.12. and ASTM D635. The pipe shall be used
only for acid waste permitted by manufacturer's recommendation
1301.6.3 All piping system components shall be aligned properly without strain. Joints
between polypropylene and other types of piping material shall be made with adapters
complying with manufacturer's recommendations.
1301.6.4 Support spacing for Polypropylene pipe shall be based on the design temperature
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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1302 BUILDING SEWER
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1302.6 Pre -tap Connection
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When connection to the public sewer requires connection to an existing pre -tap. the tie-in
shall:
1. Be made within 48 inches from the finish grade,
2. Be made on private property. at the easement or at the edge of the property. and
3. Be made readily accessible for inspection.
Exceptions:
1. Written acceptance of the tie-in inspection from the City Wastewater Department
will be the only other approval for compliance.
2. When it is obvious from ground level that proper connection has been made. even
if the depth of the tie-in is more than forty-eight inches (48"). the inspection shall be
approved.
CHAPTER 14
VENTS AND VENTING
1401 MATERIALS
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1401.3 PIPING ABOVE GROUND
Vent piping shall be of aluminum DWV pipe, cast iron, galvanized -steed lead, brass or
copper pipe, copper tube of a weight not less than that of copper drainage tube Type DWV,
plastic piping, or borosilicate glass.
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1401.6 ACID SYSTEM
1401.6.1 Vent piping on acid -waste systems shall .
pipe, 1301.6. be of a high silicon cast iron. borosilicate glass or other materials approved by
the Plumbing Official. Fittings shall conform to the type of piping used. Acid soil and
waste piping shall not be connected to the conventional plumbing system.
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1401.6.2 Table 500 shall be amended to include Polypropylene Acid Waste Pipe. in
compliance with ASTM D2146. ANSI B16.12. and ASTM D635. The pipe shall be used
only for acid waste permitted by manufacturer's recommendation.
1401.6.3 All piping system components shall be aligned properly without strain. Joints
between polypropylene and other types of piping material shall be made with adapters
complying with manufacturer's recommendations.
1401.6.4 Support spacing for Polypropylene pipe shall be based on the design temperature
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
1402 PROTECTION OF TRAP SEALS
1402.1 Trap Seals
The protection of trap seals from siphonage or back pressure shall be accomplished by the
appropriate use of soil or waste stacks, vent, revents, back vents, loop vents, circuit or
continuous vents, a:_ admi va'ves, or combination thereof, installed in accordance with
the requirements of this chapter and the limitations set forth in Chapter 5.
1402.2 Air Admittance Valves (Mechanical Vents)
It shall be unlawful to use air admittance valves. except when conditions prevent the
installation of a conventional or island fixture vent system.
1407 BAR AND FOUNTAIN SINK TRAPS
1407.1 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps
Traps serving sinks which are part of the equipment of bars, soda fountains, and counters
need not be vented when the location and construction of such bars, soda fountains, and
counters makes it impossible to do so. When these conditions exist, such sinks may be
vented in accordance with 1604. Drainage shall be in accordance with 1101.1.
1407.2 Island Fixture Venting
Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above the floor and may
be vented by extending the vent vertically to not less than the drain board height. returning
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vertically downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream
from the vertical fixture drain. Horizontal venting will not be permitted in this installation.
CHAPTER 15
STORM DRAINS
1502 MATERIALS
1502.1 Inside Conductors Including Above Ground Storm Drains
Conductors placed within buildings or run in vent or pipe shafts shall be aluminum, cast
iron, :: , brass, lead, copper tubing of a
weight not less than that of copper drainage tube Type DWV, copper pipe, or Schedule 40
plastic pipe.
APPENDIX H
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
H101 GENERAL
This Permit Fee Schedule covers fees for permits and other services required by the
building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing codes, and for electrical licensing. All
fees associated with permits, inspections and other aspects of construction are contained in
this Permit Fee Schedule.
H2O1 PERMIT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
H2O1.1 Building Code Fees
H2O1.1.1 Standardized Building Valuation. The valuation to be used in computing building
permit fees shall be the total value of all construction work including plumbing, electrical,
mechanical equipment, and other systems, including appurtenances and site improvements.
The valuation of building, alteration, or structure used in computing building permit fees
shall be based and at least equivalent to standardized building valuation data as published
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periodically by the Southern Building Code Congress International or may be based on a
comparable national standardized industry valuation method. Documentation shall be
submitted to substantiate the submittal of a comparable method. The applicant for a
building permit may appeal any determination of the Building Official to the Building Code
Board of Appeals.
Standardized building valuations shall be used as the basis for partial permitting of a project,
such as for the foundation, shell and interior finish phases. Standardized building valuations
for pre-engineered metal building warehouses shall be 70 percent of current schedule values.
Standardized building valuations shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis so as to
reflect the current trends in construction. Any revisions thereto are hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance.
H2O1.1.2 Processing and Plan Review Fee: A processing and plan review fee shall be paid
in addition to the regular permit fee as provided for in the schedule below. Said fees shall
be paid for each application processed and reviewed for the purposes of obtaining a building
permit as required by the City of Corpus Christi Building Code as follows: 1) new
construction, 2) additions, 3) new interior commercial tenant spaces, 4) major change in use,
5) detached accessory buildings greater than or equal to 400 square feet in area, and 6)
residential additions.
Residential $9.90 per each residential per plan
(One and Two Family)
Commercial fee as per schedule based on valuation:
$ 0 - $ 20,000 $33.00
20,000 - 110,000 44.00
110,000 - or greater 55.00
H2O1.1.3 Building Permit Fees: A Building Permit Fee shall be paid as follows:
1. For all construction except as otherwise provided for in paragraph (2), (3), and
(4) below:
a. Where the valuation does not exceed $2,000.00, a minimum fee of
$22.00 shall be required except that for a sign, the minimum fee shall be $44.00.
b. For a valuation over $2,000.00 up to and including $20,000.00, the fee
shall be $22.00 for the first two thousand plus $3.63 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.
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c. For a valuation over $20,000.00, up to and including $110,000.00, the
fee shall be $87.34 for the first twenty thousand plus $2.42 for each additional
thousand or fraction thereof.
d. For a valuation over $110,000.00, the fee shall be $305.14 for the first
one hundred ten thousand plus $1.21 for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof.
2. Residential Construction: The Fee schedule, Der structure, for new
construction of one and two-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and
condominiums shall be 8.4 777 cents per square foot of the building area for the first
three thousand square feet of building area plus 4_0 3.9 cents per square foot for
each additional square foot of building area. Building area shall include all rooms
and spaces within the main structure, except for attached 1) garages, 2) covered
Ratios oven to the environment and 3) front porches open to the environment.
3. Accessory Residential Construction: Accessory residential construction such
as room additions, storage rooms, utility rooms, garages, carports, patio covers, raised
decks, skate board ramps, greenhouses, portable buildings, gazebos, and other similar
uses shall have minimum permit fee of $22.00 per structure under 300 square feet
in area, and for all others the fee shall be 8_4 777 cents per square foot of the
building area.
4. General Accessory Construction: General accessory construction such as
roofing/re-roofing. siding/residing, fuel tanks, signs, swimming pools, spas, interior
and exterior remodeling shall be charged a permit fee per structure in accordance
with Section (c) (1).
H201.1.4 Moving of Building or Structure: For the moving of any building or structure, by
a licensed house mover, the fee permit shall be $110.00, plus the cost of the applicable
survey fee.
11201.1.5 Demolition of Building or Structure: For the demolition of any building or
structure, the fee shall be $22.00.
11201.1.6 Mobile (HUD -Code Manufactured) Home Installation Fee: The fee for a
building permit for the installation of a mobile (HUD -Code Manufactured) home for
occupancy upon a lot shall be $27.50.
11201.1.7 Certificate of Occupancy for Existing Buildings: When an application for a
Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building or space is made, a processing and
compliance investigation fee of $55.00 shall be paid at the time of application.
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Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy: In the event that a Certificate of Occupancy is lost or
destroyed a duplicate Certificate of Occupancy may be issued provided that a fee of $11.00
for processing is paid at the time of application for each such duplicate.
11201.1.8 Appeal Filing Fee: The application fee for filing an appeal to the Building Code
Board of Appeals shall be $220.00.
H2O1.1.9 Housemover License: The annual fee for a house movers license shall be $110.00.
H2O1.1.10 Temporary Promotional Events: The permit fee for a temporary promotional
event shall be $27.50.
11201.1.11 Construction Site Offices: The permit fee for the installation of a temporary
structure associated and used only during the construction of a project shall be $27.50.
H2O1.1.12 Minimum Fee: In the event the total fees, according to the foregoing schedules,
are less than $22.00, then the minimum permit charge of $22.00 shall apply. If such total
fees exceed the sum of $22.00, the greater amount shall be charged.
H2O1.2 Electrical Code Fees
H2O1.2.1 Electrical Permit Fees: Except as provided for New Residential Construction as
provided below, the Electrical Permit Fee shall be:
Construction Loop $ 3.50
*Circuits (including extensions and repairs) 3 50
Fixtures, Residential or Commercial Building. 33
Motors (each individual motor) 700
Services up to 100 Amperes 7 00
Services 101 to 200 Amperes 10.60
Services 201 to 400 Amperes 17.60
Services over 400 Amperes 35.20
Services each additional meter 3 50
Appliances (trash compactors, dishwasher, disposer, etc.) 3 50
Equipment -Heating (Heating and Commercial Cooking Units and Hot Water
Heaters) per 5 KW or fraction thereof 3 50
Equipment -Moving picture projector, X -Ray Machine or Elevator 17.60
Swimming Pool 27.50
Signs (per transformer) 3 50
General repairs (additional fee for work not included in any of the above) . 22.00
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*The term "Circuits" herein shall mean each main feeder, submain or branch circuit, for
electrical services; and each fused or other type of automatic cutout protected wire of a final
branch multiwire circuit. Each such circuit shall be charged for and considered as a
separate circuit within the terms of this section.
H2O1.2.2 New Residential Construction: The fee schedule, Der structure, for new
construction of one and two family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and condominiums
shall be 3.7 33 cents per square foot of the building area excluding non-airconditioned
attached garages, front porches. and other attached accessory building sections totally open
to the environment.
Accessory Residential Construction: The fee. per structure. for accessory residential
construction as identified in Section B201.1.3(3) shall be 3.7 cents per square foot of the
building area.
H2O1.2.3 Minimum Fee: In the event the total fees, according to the foregoing schedules,
are less than $22.00, then the minimum permit charge of $22.00 shall apply. If such total
fees exceed the sum of $22.00, the greater amount shall be charged.
11201.2.4 Re -Out Inspection: The fee for re -out inspections requested for the purposes of
obtaining a temporary and/or permanent electrical release shall be $22.00 without a
Certificate of Occupancy for an existing occupancy use and provided that a Certificate of
Occupancy is not required. When a Certificate of Occupancy has been requested or is
required declaring an occupancy use a separate re -out fee shall not be required. provided
a fee in accordance with Section H2O1.1.7 has been paid.
H2O1.2.5 Electrical Advisory Board: The application fee for processing a technical ruling,
modification or request for approval through the Electrical Advisory Board shall be $220.00.
H2O1.2.6 Fees for Examination or License: The fees covering examination for a license to
qualify electricians of all classes shall be payable to the City at the Building Inspection
Department as set out in Table I in subsection (3) of this section. The examination fee shall
accompany the application for license. The license fee shall be paid to the Building
Inspection Department before the issuance of a license and only after the person has been
approved by the Examination Committee.
1. Annual renewal of licenses shall be accomplished by issuance of a license
signed by the Building Official or his assistant issued upon payment each calendar year
extending the validity of a license for that calendar year only.
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2. Such renewals shall be in compliance with the regulations of the Electrical
Licensing Ordinance.
3. Table I, Fees
Classification Examination License
Fee Fee
a. Master Electrician $22.00 (Part I) $110.00
55.00 (Part II)
b. Master Electrician -Sign 27.50 110.00
c. Master Electrician -Elevator 27.50 110.00
d. Journeyman Electrician 22.00 22.00
e. Maintenance Electrician 22.00 22.00
f. Limited Journeyman Electrician 22.00 22.00
g. Apprentice None 16.50
4. In addition to the foregoing License Fee, an application for reciprocal license
shall be accompanied by a reciprocal filing fee as follows:
a. Master Electrician, Master Electrician -Sign, and
Master Electrician -Elevator $55.00
b. Journeyman Electrician, Maintenance Electrician,
and Limited Journeyman Electrician 22.00
5. Licenses lost or destroyed during the year for which they are issued shall be
reissued by the Chief Electrical Inspector, provided satisfactory evidence has been presented
by the licensee of such loss or destruction, and provided the licensee pays to the city at the
Chief Inspector's office the sum of $5.50 for each such duplicate license.
H2O1.2.7 Electrical Examination Review: Requests to review a locally administered
examination shall be scheduled with the Chief Electrical Inspector and a fee of $22.00 for
the first hour, plus $11.00 for each additional hour or fraction thereof shall be charged.
H2O1.2.8 The examination fee for a certified electrical maintenance person exam shall be
$22.00 payable in advance and upon clearance by the Examination Committee.
H2O1.3 Mechanical Code Fees
H2O1.3.1 Mechanical Permit Fees: A Mechanical Permit Fee shall be paid as follows:
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1. All Construction Except New Residential Construction. For all heating,
ventilating, duct, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems except as provided by paragraph
(2) for new residential construction:
a. $22.00 for the first $1,000.00 of valuation plus $2.40 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof for installation of non -existing heating, ventilating, duct, air
conditioning and refrigeration system.
b. $22.00 fixed fee plus $2.40 per each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof in
valuation for repairs, alterations, and additions to an existing system where cost is over
$550.00.
2. New Residential Construction: The fee schedule, Der structure, for new
construction of one and two-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and condominiums
shall be 3_7 33 cents per square foot of the building area excluding unconditioned garages,
front porches. and other attached accessory building sections totally open to the
environment.
Accessory Residential Construction: The fee. per structure. for accessory
residential construction as identified in Section B201.1.3(3) shall be 3.7 cents per square foot
of the building area.
3. Existing Residential Construction: The fee for the installation of a new
complete heating and air conditioning system in existing one and two-family dwellings,
apartments, townhouses and condominiums shall be as per paragraph (2), New Residential
Construction, of this section.
In buildings using self-contained air conditioning units less than two tons, the fee charged
shall be that for the total cost of all units combined (see paragraph A above for rate).
An additional fee for Boilers based on BTU input shall be paid as follows:
33,000 BTU (1 BHP) to 330,000 (10 BHP) $24.20
Over 330,000 BTU 54.45
H2O1.3.2 Temporary Operation Inspection Fee: For inspecting a heating, ventilating,
refrigeration, or air conditioning system, a fee of $27.50 shall be paid by the contractor
requesting such inspection. If the system is not approved for temporary operation on the
first inspection, for each subsequent inspection for such purpose, the usual re -inspection fee
will be charged.
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H2O1.3.3 Minimum Fee: In the event the total fees, according to the foregoing schedules,
are less than $22.00 then the minimum permit charge of $22.00 shall apply. If such total
fees exceed the sum of $22.00, the greater amount shall be charged.
11201.3.4 Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board: The application fee for filing an appeal
to the decisions of the Building Official in regards to an interpretation, a technical ruling
or modification of the Mechanical Code shall be $220.00.
11201.3.5 Mechanical Contractor Records Registration: The registration fee for maintaining
a current file for a licensed air conditioning contractor shall be $55.00, paid annually.
H2O1.4 Plumbing/Gas Code Fees
H2O1.4.1 Plumbing/Gas Permit Fees: Plumbing Permit Fees shall be payable, except as
otherwise provided by paragraph B for New Residential Construction, as follows:
Each Water Service $ 3.60
Each Water -Fed Icemaking Machine 3 60
Each Plumbing Fixture 3 60
Each Sink -Garbage Disposal Unit 3 60
Lawn Sprinkler and Irrigation Systems, per 1,000 sq. ft.
of lot services 3 60
Each Cooling Tower 10.90
Each Pump 3 60
Each Water Heater 3 60
Each Gas Service Plus First Meter Loop, Per Meter 3 60
Each Additional Meter Loop 3 60
Each Gas Opening 3 60
Each Building Sewer (Lateral) 14.50
Each Building Sewer Extension to Other Buildings 10.90
Each Grease Interceptor 18.20
Each Private Sewage Disposal System 36.30
Each Sand Trap 18.20
Each Connection to Storm Sewer 18.20
Each Roof Drain 7 30
Each Manhole 18.20
H2O1.4.2 New Residential Construction: The fee schedule, per structure, for new one and
two-family dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and condominiums shall be 3_7 37-5 cents per
square foot of the building area excluding garages, front porches. and other attached
building sections totally open to the environment and containing no plumbing fixtures.
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Accessory Residential Construction: The fee. per structure. for accessory residential
construction as identified in Section B201,1.3(31 shall be 3.7 cents per square foot of the
building area.
11201.4.3 Minimum Fee: In the event the total fees per installation charged are less than
$22.00, then the minimum permit charge of $22.00 shall apply. If such total fees exceed the
sum of $22.00, the greater amount shall be charged.
H2O1.4.4 Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board: The application fee for filing an appeal
to the decisions of the Building Official in regards to an interpretation, a technical ruling
or modification of the Plumbing Code, Gas Code, and/or obtaining a concurrence for an
alternate material or method shall be $220.00.
H2O1.5 General Provisions
The following charges shall apply in all cases for which a permit is required by the Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas and Flood Hazard Prevention Codes.
H2O1.5.1 Failure to Obtain Permit Before Work on Job is Commenced: In the event that
work for which a permit is required by said Codes is commenced prior to the issuance of
the required permit, then the permit fee shall be doubled or $200.00, whichever is greater.
For emergency work commenced in accordance with Section 103.1.1.5. if the required permit
is not obtained within 24 hours. excepting weekends and holidays. the permit fee shall be
doubled or $200.00. whichever is greater The collection made is to help defray the
additional cost of inspection work already done and issuing a permit under such
circumstances and is not a penalty and is not preclusive of any remedy otherwise available
to the City to enforce said Codes.
H2O1.5.2 Investigation Fee: In the event that an inspection is made and the resultant
discovery is that work for which a permit is required by said codes has been done but the
required permit has not been obtained or issued, then the permit fee shall be doubled and
a $200.00 investigation fee shall be added,; '
H2O1.5.3 Re -Inspection Fee: When a re -inspection fee has been assessed as provided for
by Code, said re -inspection fee shall be $19.80.
11201.5.4 Moved Buildings: (General repairs) The fees for the rehabilitation of moved
buildings or structures shall be the same as for new construction, plus the cost of a survey
fee, when not included with the moving of building or structure fee.
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H2O1.5.5 Survey Fee: The fee for fire surveys, code compliance, construction status,
building evaluations, repossession surveys, etc., shall be $75.00.
H2O1.5.6 Relocation Surveys: The fee for performing relocation surveys to determine the
minimum code compliance requirements for structures proposed to be relocated (moved)
and placed back in operation shall be $100.00.
H2O1.5.7 Zoning Board of Adjustment: Any person, firm, or corporation appealing to the
Board of Adjustment, necessitating the sending of notices and publication of notices to the
newspaper shall be assessed a $220.00 filing fee.
H2O1.5.8 Permit Research: The fee for research to provide verification of legal
descriptions, property dimensions, ownerships and/or other construction related data from
permit files, etc., shall be $38.50 plus the cost of document reproduction.
H2O1.5.9 Inspections Outside the City:
1. Fees for permits which require inspection outside the city limits shall be
increased by $33.00 plus $1.10 per mile for projects within the city's extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
2. Permit fees for buildings or building components which are manufactured and
inspected outside the city limits and beyond the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction prior to
being moved into the city shall be increased as follows: For each in -plant inspection that
is necessary, the permit fee shall be increased by $1.10 per mile plus $33.00 per each 200
miles or fraction thereof for the distance between the city and the manufacturing plant.
H2O1.5.10 Reduced Fees: Permit and survey fees for public schools, federal, state, county
and municipal government and other political subdivisions having ad valorem tax-exempt
status, and for churches and all other state constitutionally exempted ad valorem tax entities
shall be 50 percent of the regular permit fee; provided that such reduced permit fee shall
in no case be less than the minimum fee regularly charged and such reduced fee will not
apply when work has commenced without proper permits.
11201.5.11 Refunds:
1. A permit may be canceled upon written application by the applicant at any
time within six months of the date of the issuance of a building permit or within two months
of the date of issuance of any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permit. If no work has
been done under such permit, 75 percent of the permit fee may be refunded when formally
requested in writing by the applicant, provided that the City shall retain a minimum of
$22.00 to cover the cost of auditing the fee and preparing the request for refund. In all
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other instances regarding any fees collected by the Department for which a refund is
requested due to contract default, lease cancellation, or other similar circumstances, the City
shall retain a minimum of $22.00 to cover the cost of auditing the fees and preparing the
request for refund.
2. In the event that the interpretation of the Building Official is not favorably
upheld by the Building Code Board of Appeals, Electrical Advisory Board, or the
Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board; and provided an appeal is not forwarded to the City
Council for final resolution or the City Council confirms the interpretation of such Board
or Committee, then 100 percent of the application fee shall be refunded upon written
request by the applicant.
H2O1.5.12 Fees Rounded Off: Upon calculation of the total fee for any permit, said fee
shall be rounded off to the nearest dollar before payment is made.
APPENDIX J
WATER CONSERVATION
J101 GENERAL
J101.1 Applicability
The provision of this section shall be mandatory for the installer of all water -using fixtures
as required by State law
J101.2 Automatic Flushing Devices
Automatic flushing devices of the siphonic design shall not be used to operate urinals.
J102 WATER CLOSETS
J102.1 Water Closets
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Water closets shall be designed. manufactured and installed to be operable with a maximum
flow not to exceed an average of 1.6 gallons of water per flush when tested in accordance
with applicable ANSI standards.
J102.2 Wall -Mounted Toilets
Wall -mounted toilets that employ a flushometer or flush valve. shall be designed
manufactured and installed with a maximum flow not to exceed an average of two gallons
of water per flush when tested in accordance with applicable ANSI standards.
J103 URINALS
Urinals shall be designed, manufactured, and installed to be operable and adequately
flushed with no more than 1_0 44 gal of water per flush when tested in accordance with
applicable ANSI standards.
J104 PRIVATE LAVATORY FACILITIES
J104.1 Public Facilitica
J101.2 Private Fa,aities
Faucets for private lavatories shall be designed, manufactured and installed to deliver water
at a flow rate not to exceed 2.2 370 gpm at a constant pressure of 60 pounds per square inch
(psi'i when tested in accordance with applicable ANSI standards.
J105 SHOWER HEADS
Showerheads shall be designed, manufactured, and installed with a maximum flow to delver
water at a rate not to exceed 2.75 370 gpm at a constant pressure over 80 pounds psi when
tested in accordance with applicable ANSI standards.
J106 SINK FAUCETS
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Sink or lavoratory faucets or a faucet aerator shall be designed, manufactured, and installed
with a maximum flow to delver a not to exceed 2 23:0 gpm at a pressure of
60 psi when tested in accordance with applicable ANSI standards.
J107 Drinking Water Fountains
Drinking Water Fountains must be of the self-closing type.
APPENDIX L
FREEZE PROTECTION
L101 GENERAL/SCOPE
The provisions of this appendix provide recommended design installations and procedures
to assist in the reduction of pipe breakage associated with sub -freezing weather conditions.
L201 DESIGN STANDARDS
L201.1 Exposed Pipes
Pipes in exposed locations, such as pipes entirely exposed to the weather, pipes in exterior
walls, pipes in unconditioned attic spaces and pipes in open or unprotected crawl spaces,
should be located inside the building insulation or should be insulated using pipe insulation.
L201.2 Hydrants and Bibs
Freeze -proof hydrants or hose bibs should be specified for exposed exterior locations.
Additionally hose bib protective housing should be used.
L201.3 Slope
Pipes in exposed locations should be installed with a slope which will allow for proper
drainage.
L201.4 Chases
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Consideration should be given during the design phase to the use and placement of
insulated plumbing chases.
L301 HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE
L301.1 Procedures
When a freeze is predicted, water pipes in a vacant dwelling should be drained in the
following manner.
1. Turn water off at point where pipes enter dwelling (i.e., master shutoff) or at the
water meter.
2. Drain all faucets inside and outside the dwelling.
3. If a severe freeze is predicted, flush toilet water until tank is empty.
L301.2 Insulation
To allow the City to maintain sufficient water pressure to meet emergency demands when
a freeze is predicted, exterior water pipes in an occupied dwelling should be wrapped with
pipe insulation material or with old rags or towels. Water faucets located farthest from
where water pipes enter the dwelling may be allowed to drip slowly. Drip water only when
temperatures are at or below freezing.
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L401 FREEZE PROTECTION BASED ON THE R -VALUE.
TABLE L401
TUBING INSULATION (K=0.24)
Insulation I. D.
(Nominal) 3/8" Wall 1/2" Wall 3/4" Wall 1" Wall
or Pipe O. D. R R R R
1/2" 2.39 3.43 5.78
0/8" 2.26 3.23 5.42 7.85
3/4" 2.17 3.09 5.15 7.44
7/8" 2.10 2.98 4.94 7.13
1 1/8" 2.00 2.82 4.63 6.65
1 3/8" 1.93 2.70 4.42 6.31
1 5/8" 1.88 2.62 4.26 6.06
1 7/8" 1.84 2.56 4.13 5.80
2 1/8" 1.81 2.51 4.03 5.70
2 3/8" 1.79 2.47 3.95 5.57
2 5/8" 1.77 2.44 3.88 5.46
2 7/8" 1.75 2.41 3.83 536
3" 1.74 2.40 3.80 532
3 1/2" 1.72 236 3.72 5.18
3 0/8" 1.71 2.35 3.70 5.15
4" 1.70 2.32 3.65
4 1/18" 1.70 2.32 3.63
NOTE: These "R" factors were calculated from the thermal conductivity and equivalent wall
thickness in each case.
*
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Secs. 13-200-13-220. Reserved.
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final
judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the
definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall have an effective date of
November 1, 1993, and shall take effect for all permits issued from and after
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December 1, 1993, after its final passage and publication one time in the official publication
of the City of Corpus Christi, which publication shall contain the caption stating in summary
the purpose of the ordinance.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read for the fi;ett, ime and passed
to itk,,second reading on this the R day of VA -WC(,
19 , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes //i 4„ t,^yt, Edward A. Martin p(.t,�
Jack Best l .{ A,\ t - Dr. David McNichols I�A�j,J
Melody Cooper (61/- David Noyola t30
Cezar Galindo —Clark,— Clif Moss flu
Betty Jean Longoria
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and
passed finally on this the 101 day of CC.kf-y r ,
19 Q3 , by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes -Ay, Edward A. Martin
Jack Best ahli., Dr. David McNichols
Melody Cooper (Ly__ David Noyola
Cezar Galindo C(IV Clif Moss
Betty Jean Longoria
PASSgD AND APPROVED, this the lc\ day of V Ctv
19 Q:7 .
ATTES
City Secretary
MAYOR
// THE CI
APPROVED 70&4AY OFy //, 190
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
By
ty Attorney
\formw\066
021777
CORPUS CHRISTI
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Texas, } CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
County of Nueces } ss: AD# 54799
PO#
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally
came Beverly Bennett, who being first duly sworn, according to
law, says that she is Business Office Secretary of the Corpus
Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus
Christi in said County and State, generally circulated in
Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim
Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San
Patricio, Victoria, and Webb Counties, and that the publication
of NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 021777 AMENDING CHAPTER 13,
BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND which
the annexed is a true copy, was published in the Corpus Christi
Caller -Times on the 25th day(s) of October, 1993.
One Time(s)
S 52.80
Business Offide Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of November, 1993.
Notary Public, Nueces
County,
Texas