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HomeMy WebLinkAbout023649 ORD - 05/25/1999AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 13-4, GAS CODE, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY INCORPORATION OF THE SBCCI STANDARD GAS CODE, 1997 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 5, 1999. WHEREAS, the 1997 edition of the Standard Gas Code was approved by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) membership; WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to update the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes, including the Gas Code, by adopting the 1997 edition of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code to protect public health, safety, and welfare; WHEREAS, due to local conditions, certain special local requirements have been established to raise the level of health and safety for gas plumbing installations, to prevent the rapid deterioration of such gas plumbing materials and equipment from severe atmospheric and underground corrosive action, and to prevent gas pipe breakage due to shifting soil, certain additions, deletions, and corrections of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code are required to meet local conditions, Section 13-4 of the Code of Ordinances shall take precedence when in conflict with the provisions of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 13-4, Gas Code, is revised to read as follows: Sec. 13-4. Gas Code With the following enumerated additions, deletions, and revisions, the SBCCI Standard Gas Code, 1997 Edition, a copy of which, authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor and City Secretary, made public record by this Section, and on file in the City Secretary's office, is incorporated by reference and adopted as the Gas Code of the City of Corpus Christi: a. CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION, is deleted. Section 13-1, Administration, Code of Ordinances, contains the administrative rules for the administration of the Gas Code and the other Technical Construction Codes of the City of Corpus Christi, including the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code. b. Section 202, Definitions, of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is amended by adding the following definitions: 023649 R70355AG.125 2 "SECTION 202 "DEFINITIONS "PLASTIC PIPING. As used in this Code. the term "plastic piping" does not include piping made from solvent weld polyvinyl chloride (PVC)." "PVC CONDUIT. As used in this Code. the term "PVC conduit" describes solvent weld PVC plastic Dim used as to encase and protect metal or other varieties of plastic piping from the elements or other hazards." c. Section 306.3, Plastic piping, of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code to read as follows: "306.3 Plastic piping. Plastic pipe or tubing, and compatible fittings conforming with ASTM D 2513, or reinforced epoxy resin gas pressure pipe and fittings conforming with ASTM D 2517, may be used outside underground only. See 309.14 for limitations. Exception: Solvent weld PVC plastic piping may not be used for gas piping, but solvent weld PVC plastic piping may be used as a conduit or sleeve to encase and orotect_gas pipes." d. Section 306.4.1.1 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "306.4 Piping joints and fittings "306.4.1 Metallic "306.4.1.1 Pipe joints may be threaded, flanged or welded and nonferrous pipe may also be brazed with material having a melting point in excess of 1,000°F (538°C): e. Section 306.4.1.2 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "306.4 Piping joints and fittings "306.4.1 Metallic R70355AG.125 3 "306.4.1.2 Tubing joints shall either be made with flared gas tubing fittings, or brazed with a material having a melting point in excess of 1,000°F (538°C). Metallic ball sleeve compression type tubing fittings shall not be used for this purpose inside or under buildings but may be used for other underground connections. "Exception: Indoor connections may be metallic ball sleeve compression type, when they are part of a listed interior piping system." f. Section 306.4.2 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "306.4.2 Plastics. Plastic pipe, tubing and fittings shall be joined by either the solvent cement method, heat fusion method or by means of compression couplings or flanges. The joining method used shall be compatible with the materials being joined. The recommendations of the manufacturer shall also be taken into consideration when determining which method is to be used. The following shall be observed when making such joints: "1. Plastic pipe or tubing shall not be threaded. "2. Solvent cement joints, and heat -fusion joints shall be made in accordance with qualified procedures which have been established and proven by test to produce gas-tight joints at least as strong as the pipe or tubing being joined. Solvent cement or heat -fusion joints shall not be made between different kinds of plastic. Heat -fusion or mechanical joints shall be used when joining polyethylene (PE) pipe, tubing or fittings. Joints made with compression couplings shall be assembled in accordance with compression coupling manufacturer's recommendation. Only compression couplings designed for use with plastic pipe in natural gas service shall be used. Flanges or special joints may be used providing they are properly qualified by the manufacturer and utilized in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing shall not be flared. When compression type mechanical joints are used, the gasket material in the fitting shall be compatible with the plastic piping and with the gas distributed by the gas company. An internal tubular rigid stiffener shall be used in conjunction with the fitting and the stiffener shall be flush with end of the pipe or tubing and extend at R70355AG.125 1 4 least to the outside end of the compression fitting when installed. The stiffener shall be free of rough or sharp edges and shall not be a force fit in the plastic. A split tubular stiffener shall not be used. The joint shall be designed and installed to effectively sustain the longitudinal pull-out forces caused by contraction of the piping or by external loading." g. Section 309.10 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "309.10 Underground Piping. No gas piping shall be placed underground closer than 8 inches (203 mm) from a water pipe or a sewer line. All underground gas pipe must be installed at least eighteen (18") inches (257 mm) deep. If a minimum of,z inehea (305 mm) 18 inches (257 mm) of cover cannot be maintained, the pipe shall be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded)." h. Section 309.13 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "309.13.1 Protection Against Corrosion. Metallic gas piping in contact with the earth or other material which may corrode the piping, shall be protected against corrosion. When dissimilar metals are joined underground, an insulated coupling shall be used. Metallic piping shall not be laid in contact with cinders. Underground steel Dim must be wrapped with an aoproved water tight material. i. Section 310, Gas Shutoff Valves of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised by adding a new subsection 310.3 to read as follows: "SECTION 310 "GAS SHUTOFF VALVES "310.3 Location of gas shutoff valves. For gas supply control. an accessible. above ground. shut-off valve shall be provided outside of and at the building " j. Section 311.2 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is revised to read as follows: R70355AG.125 "311.2 pas piping shall be pressure tested after all piping authorized by the permit has been installed and after all portions thereof which are to be concealed have been concealed. and before any fixtures or appliances are attached thereto. The piping shall withstand an air pressure equal to not less than the pressure of a column of mercury ten (10') inches in height f kPa)and the oioina shall hold this air pressure for a period of at least ten (10) minutes without any perceptible drop. A mercury column gauge shall be used for this test." k. Section 311.3 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is deleted. I. Section 518 of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is amended by adding a new subsection 518.5 to read as follows: "SECTION 518 "INCINERATORS "518.5 Additional requirements for gas-fired incinerators. Gas fired incinerators may be used only if approved by the Building Official. The owner shall submit written evidence of compliance to all applicable Federal and State air pollution control laws and local health regulations." R70355AG.125 5 6 m. Appendix A, Flow of Gal Through Fixed Orifices, of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is provided for information and reference. It is only has the force of law when referenced in another section of the Gas Code. n. Appendix B of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is deleted. Section 103.7, Fees, as adopted by Section 13-1 of the Code of Ordinances, contains the fee schedule applicable to the Gas Code. o. Appendix C of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is deleted. p. Appendix D, Example Problems, of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is provided for information and reference q. Appendix E, 5 -PSI Gas Sizing, of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code is provided for information and reference. It is only has the force of law when referenced in another section of the Gas Code. 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 fmal 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. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented hereunder shall constitute an offense, punishable as provided in Section 13-1 of the City Code of Ordinances. SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi. SECTION 5. This ordinance goes into effect on July 5, 1999, and shall apply to all installations under permits issued on or after that date. R70355AG.125 That the foregoing o reading on this the Samuel L. Neal, Jr. Javier D. Colmenero Melody Cooper Henry Garrett Dr. Arnold Gonzales nce was read for y of the first time and passed to its second 1999, by the following vote: Rex A. Kinnison Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Mark Scott 7 That t oregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the y of 1999 by the following vote: Samuel L. Neal, Jr. Javier D. Colmenero Melody Cooper Henry Garrett Dr. Arnold Gonzales Rex A. Kinnison Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Mark Scott PASSED AND APPROVED, this the o6 day of ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary 1999. Samueeal, Z Mayor, The City of Corpu hristi APPROVED: ///4day of Oay James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney By: R70355AG.125 R ing stant City A 1999: 023649 State of Texas County of Nueces } } PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT FIN/ •r CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ss: Ad # 2885681 PO # QQ 'Pr f 9:55 Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G. Coleman, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice - President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria and Webb Counties, and that the publication of, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller - Times and on the World Wide Web on the Caller -Times Interactive on the 31ST day(s) of MAY, 1999. TWO (2 ) Time(s) $42.00 May 31, 1999/C13 „Pn 1 FGAI NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 023649 Revising Section 13-4, Gas Code, of the City Code of Ordinances, by incorporation of the SBCCI Standard Gas Code, 1997 Edition, providing for penalties. and an effective date of July 5, 1999. Thi. ordinance was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi on May 25, 1999. /s/Armando Chaps City Secretary us Christi u • 4!11110 RA .10 • P�' ZEA • • Z.,‘•' 270 ����`• d4, bz34{q Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer Subscribed and sworn to me on the date of JUNE O1, 1999. Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas CONNIE HARALSON Print or Type Name of Notary Public My commission expires on 5/14/01.