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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VI, Sections 13-200 and 13-201, Plumbing Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, are hereby repealed in their entirety and replaced as follows: Sec. 13-6.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 93N110078. P01. ak 9-28-93 ^1777 1 r - MICROFILM% 2 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 * * * 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. 93N410078.P01.ak 9-28-93 3 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 93N1-10078.P01.ak 9-28-93 4 * * * 417 TESTS * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * CHAPTER 7 TRAPS AND CLEANOUTS * ** 704 PIPE CLEANOUTS * * * 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. 93N80078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 T r 5 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. ** CHAPTER 8 INTERCEPTORS, SEPARATORS, AND BACKWATER VALVES 801 INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS ** * 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 93NN0078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 6 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: 93NH0078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 7 801.4.13 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. 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 8 801.4.19 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. ** 801.9 Water Connection Water Connection for cooling or operating an interceptor shall be such that backflow cannot occur. 93NN0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 9 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 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 10 (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 * a s 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. 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 T 11 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. 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 F 12 CHAPTER 13 DRAINAGE SYSTEM 1301 MATERIALS * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * 1302 BUILDING SEWER * * * 1302.6 Pre -tap Connection 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 13 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 ** 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. * * * 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. 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 T r 14 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 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 15 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 93NN0078.PO1.8k 9-28-93 16 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. 93NH0078.POl.ak 9-28-93 17 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. 9311110078.201.6( 9-28-93 18 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 93NH0078. P01. ak 9-28-93 19 *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. 93NH0078. P01.ak 9-28-93 T 20 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: 93NH0078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 21 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. 93N110078.PO1.a& 9-28-93 22 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. 93NH0078.PO1.8k 9-28-93 23 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. 93NH0078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 T 7 24 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 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 T f 25 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 93NH0078.PO1.4c 9-28-93 26 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 93NH0078.P01.ak 9-28-93 27 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 93N80078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 28 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. 93NN0078.PO1.ak 9-28-93 29 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. * ** 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 93880078.801. ek 9-28-93 30 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. 93NH0078. P01. ak 9-28-93 F 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