HomeMy WebLinkAbout025467 ORD - 09/09/2003AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, BY DESIGNATING CHAPTER 14 AS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, FUEL GAS
CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND RESIDENTIAL
CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS AS THE CITY'S
BUILDING, ENERGY CONSERVATION, FUEL GAS, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, AND RESIDENTIAL CODES; ADOPTING THE 2002
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS THE CITY'S ELECTRICAL CODE;
ADOPTING THE CITY'S FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION CODE,
ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES, FILL MATERIALS, CONTROL OF
AEOLIAN SOILS, AND SOLID WASTE AT CONSTRUCTION SITES;
AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PLANS; AND ESTABLISHING THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE'S FEE SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Code of Ordinances is amended by revising Chapter 14 to read as
follows:
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Secs. 14 -001 —14 -200. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CODES
DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CODES
Sec. 14 -201. Purpose.
(b) The City of Corpus Christi has adopted with local amendments for the SBQC}
(c) Copies of the adopted These -codes are on file in the CitV secretary's office
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(d) Collectively these codes, as adopted and amended, are known as the City of Corpus
Christi Technical Construction Codes, and are known individually as the City of Corpus
Christi Building, Electrical, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing,
and Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings Codes.
(e) Chapter 1 Administration of the International Code Council International Building
edition, are not adopted.
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Admonostratove GhapteF. These PFGViGiGR6 shall be known as Sections 14 -201 -- 14 -230
of this Article may be referred to as the A^'°•' ^' °' ^" • °' ^ ^' °f City of Corpus Christi
Technical Construction Administration Codes, and shall- govern the administration of the
City's Technical Construction Codes and the City of Corpus Christi Flood Hazard Code.
This E;hai)teF shall be used in jqlaGe of GhapteF 1, AdMiRm6tFatmen, 4R-the SBGGI StandaFd
Sec. 14 -202. Definitions. As used in this Article and the City of Corpus Christi
Technical Construction Codes:
'Board" means the applicable appeal or advisory board appointed by the City
Council, including the Board-Gf- Aapeals- Landmark Commission.
and Zoning Board of Adjustment, Electrical Advisory Board, or
Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board.
"Building Section" means the section of Inspections
Operations charged with responsibility for administration of the City of Corpus
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'Building inspector" means an individual, designated by the Building Official as a
building inspector who has proper code certifications from a model code
organization.
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"Building Official" means the person designated by the City Manager to
administer and enforce the Corpus Christi Technical Codes The term also
includes an individual designated in writing by the City Managerild+aa 9f#isial
to act on behalf of the Building Official
"Certificate of occupancy" means a certificate issued by the Building Official that
authorizes occupancy of a building or structure or portions of a building or
structure for its authorized use or-aad temporary vents.
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Building Section.
"Electrical Team Leader" means
the employee of the City designated by the Building Official who is in charge of
the Electrical Section.
"Chief Permit Offiger-" "Permit Team Leader" means the employee of the City
designated by the Building Official who is in charge of the permit office.
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Meshaaisat Sections.
"City" means the territory within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi
Texas or the legally constituted governing body of the City of Corpus Christi its
agents, employees, and its officers.
"Code Enforcement Official” means the Building Official or other employees of
the City designated in writing bV 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 -the 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.
"Design Professional” means a registered architect or licensed professional
"Director of Housino and Con4mungy Development Services” means the
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Electrical Code.
"Final inspection" means the inspection that is made when the scope of building
electrical energy conservation fuel gas mechanical and plumbina work on a
permit is complete.
Corpus Christi Flood Hazard Prevention Code
"Inspections Operations" means the division within the Department of
"Inspector" means an employee of the City, designated by the Building Official to
inspect structures, components installations and other work for compliance with
the Technical Construction Codes of the City of Corpus Christi
"Licensed plumber" means a person who holds a current and valid license issued
pursuant to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and under the
Plumbing License Law.
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"Licensed Irrigator" means an irrigator who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the
Texas Water Code.
"Licensed Installer" means a person who actually connects an irrigation system
to a private or public raw or potable water supply system or any water supply
who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code
"Maintenance" means the act of keeping in a state of safe operating condition
structure or system.
"Mechanical system" means any permanently installed systems used to control
"Open- structure" means a structure or appurtenance which is not enclosed or
confined by walls or other barriers on more than of fifty percent (50 %) of its
perimeter, i.e. two (2) sides of its perimeter walls (floor to ceiling) and permits
the unobstructed flow of natural environmental air.
utility supply mains on public property: and carry waste water, sewaae or storm
sewaae.
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"Service system" means any electrical energy conservation fuel gas
mechanical, or plumbing system.
"Temporary or Conditional certificate of occupancy" means a certificate that
authorizes temporary or conditional occupancy of an entire building or only those
portions of a building that can be safely occupied prior to final completion and full
occupancy of the building A temporary certificate of occupancy may also be
issued for temporary grereetkwa4-events or temporary structures that will be
removed after a specified time."
Sec. 14 -203. Codes remedial.
hazards, and other hazards attributed to the built environment, including alteration
repair, removal demolition use and occupancy of buildings structures or premises
and by regulating the installation and maintenance of all electrical gas mechanical and
Plumbing systems, which may be referred to as service systems
(b) Quality control. Quality control of materials and workmanship is not within the
purview of *tea -the codes. except as it relates to the purposes stated -laereir+ in this
section.
(c) Limited purpose of permitting and inspection. The taxpayers and citizens of the
City of Corpus Christi with have only limited resources for the operation of government,
CORs*stent w0th +ti,_ .e..rt_, the r• ±_,, in deciding to provide the services described in4his
(1) Any activity under4hlssede these codes, including without limitation actions
authorizations, certificates, or releases of any kind is an exercise of the police
power of the City, which power is exercised for the health safety and welfare of
the public generally.
(2) The City specifically does not undertake to perform and shat} -does not
perform any- activity for the benefit of any particular person of persons or
groups, and the City shall -may not have nor ever be deemed to have a duty to
any particular person, of persons, or groups
(3) No City officer, employee, agent or representative shat} -be-is authorized to
create a duty to any person with respect to any activity and any act or omission
of a City officer, employee agent or representative purporting to or which might
be construed to create any duty shall - be-is unauthorized and ultra vires
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(4) No person shall -may rely in any way whatsoever upon any City inspection
examination, permit, investigation, enforcement granting or revocation of any
decide that any structure, premises or activity is safe sufficient advisable or
suitable for anv purpose or that it is in compliance with this code.
(5) It shaWae-is the duty of the person who constructs alters or occupies a
structure or premises and their contractors subcontractors design professional
arGhmt°^*° enq'neeFs, and others assisting them to determine on the basis of
their own efforts and investigation without relying on the City in any way,
whether the structure or premises is in compliance with this code
(6) The City shall -may never be liable in tort contract or any other theory of
liability whatsoever, for damages for any defect or hazardous or illegal condition
or inadequacy in any building, premises, system or plan nor for any failure of
any component of such, which arises out of or is alleged to arise out of anv
action or inaction under or related to this code.
7) As used in this- pafaafaah section
a. "City" includes the City of Corpus Christi, and its officers employees
agents, and representatives, past present, and future
Property, whether fee, leasehold, security, or otherwise, builders
developers, renovators, contractors, subcontractors, invitees licensees
trespassers, insurers, owners of adiacent or nearby properties and the
successors of any of the foregoing.
c As Used in this Parawaph, "Codes" means the Building Code Electrical
adopted in the future unless suo4-the provision expressly rovides that this
paragraph shall -does not applV.
(d) Responsibility for safe work. T#is -These codes shalf -may not be construed to
relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person owning operating
installing or maintaining a building or structure, or an electrical fuel gas mechanical or
plumbing system for damages to persons or buildings caused by any defect therein
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Sec. 14 -204. Scope.
(a) General.
(1) Where, in any specific case, different sections of the City of Corpus Christi
Code of Ordinances spesify-or Technical Construction Codes specifies different
materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive
shag-governs.
(2) Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shah -be-is applicable.
(4) In the case of any conflict in construction, permitting, or proposed
construction standards between the Corpus Christi Building Code and the Fire
Prevention Code, the provisions of the Building Code shat- govern.
(b) Building. The 13FOVOGOOnS of the-Standafd-Building Code, ^° ^^,
applies to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance removal and demolition; of every building, of-structure, residential
accessory building or structure, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such
the buildings or structures or any detached buildings or structures on the same property.
participate in the windstorm program with the knowledge that the accessory
residential buildings or structures may not be insurable. The owner must file a
copy of the affidavit in the county in which the building or structure is located.
2) An accessory residential building or structure. which is not constructed under
the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's program must be constructed to
the prescriptive standards outlined in the Building Code.
(c) Electrical. The Electrical Code, as ameRd
appuptenaRGes there-to of the electrical service and systems.
(d) Energy Conservation. The provisions of the Energy Conservation Code applies to
the construction alteration repair, equipment, use and occupancy. location .
maintenance, removal and demolition. of every commercial building or structure or any
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(e) Fuel Gas.
��v #api —,e ef storm water 6ewe , or gas systems: or qas franchise of the Citv
of Corpus Christi.
(f) Mechanical.
(a) Plumbing.
1) The awe 2003 International Staadafd- Plumbing Codes
(2) The a feyisi�e- Plumbinq Code s4M -also apply- applies to the every
F)I u^ g- installation 4RGh dlRE} alterations repairs or-replacement, and
maintenance) equipment appliances fixtures fittings and appurtenances
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thereto which are is located outside of the City when the buildina or structure is
connected to the water, wastewater sa 4a^• °° ^• or storm water °° ^•
systems of the City of Corpus Christi
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removal and demolition, of every one and two family residential building or
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such -the buildings or
structures .
gas systems or gas franchise of the City.
Sec. 14 -205. Federal and State Authority. The provisions of this code not
be held to deprive any federal or state agency, or any applicable governing authority
having jurisdiction of any power or authority which it had on the effective date of the
adoption of this code or of any remedy then existing for the enforcement of its orders
nor shat -may it deprive any individual or corporation of its legal rights as provided by
law.
included in the adopting ordinance.
Sec. 14 -207. Referenced standards. Standards referenced in the technical
those portions of the standard shall-will be enforced Where code provisions conflict
with a standard, the code provisions shah -will be enforced Permissive and advisory
provisions in a standard shag-may-not be construed as mandatory.
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Sec. 14 -208. Maintenance and Code Compliance. All buildings structures
electrical fuel gas mechanical and plumbing systems devices or safeguards and all
be responsible for the maintenance of buildings structures electrical energy
conservation fuel gas mechanical and plumbing systems and the accessibility of the
buildina or structure.
Sec 14 -209 Records The Building Official shat -will keep or cause to be kept a
record of the business of the division that is open to public inspection that complies with
Sec. 14 -210. Liability. Any officer or employee or member of the Building Code
Board of Appeals the Electrical Advisory Board or the Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory
Board, charged with the enforcement of this code acting for the City of Corpus Christi in
Property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of hls-officer's
employee's, or member's duties. Any suit brought against any officer. -or employee or
this code shall -will be defended by the City attorney until the final termination of the
proceedings.
Sec. 14 -211. Existing buildings.
(a) General. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any existing
structure, building electrical gas mechanical or plumbing system without requiring the
building, structure plumbing electrical, mechanical or gas system to comply with all the
requirements of the technical construction codes provided that the alteration repair or
rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of the technical construction codes
(b) Change of occupancy. If the occupancy classification of any existing building or
structure is changed the building electrical gas mechanical and plumbing systems
shall -must be made to conform to the intent of the Technical Construction Codes as
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(c) Fifty (50) percent rule.
(1) Requirement to bring building or structure up to current codes When
alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty percent (50 %) of the then physical
requirements of this code for new construction, except when alterations or
repairs are funded wholly or in part by federal housing assistance funds
(2) Determination of value. The ghysisa4 -value of the building structure and /or
Appraisal District on or before the date suc#the alterations or repairs are
permitted or commenced, whichever is earlier.
(3) Exceptions.
a. Additions. Construction of an addition built on a new foundations
system does not require the upgrading of the previously existing structure
foundation, or service system to the current code requirements:
except that those portions of an existina wall to which the addition that
connects or the bearing walls if a second story addition �itaer+
to 4he eXmGtmRQ stpaGtufe must conform to all of the requirements of this
code.
structure is repaired, those portions of the structure that were not
damaged —bat are not required to be reconstructed to the prescriptive
model code acceptable to the Texas Department of Insurance.
(d) Damaged structures or service system. An existing structure or service system.
damaged by fire or otherwise shall -must be surveyed for damage by theme s
d4isiea Inspections Operations after the applicable survey fees are paid If the
structure or service system is found to be damaged in excess of fifty (50) percent of its
previous value the structure or service system will-- �s
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before the date of destruction or damage.
2) The physical value of a service system is measured by the current cost of a
replacement system on or before the date of destruction or damage.
(g) Nonconforming uses. Nothing contained within this code may be construed to
allow a nonconforming use to be replaced in contravention of the zoning ordinance of
the City.
Sec. 14 -212. Special historic buildings.
Authority i i 1 The provisions of the technical construction codes
and the City of Corpus Christi Flood Hazard Prevention Code relating to the�ew
sanstfusiiep, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of
buildings or structures shall -may not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures
identified and classified by the state or the City as historic buildings, provided that, in the
opinion of the Building Official, any proposed- seesffusiier -, alteration, repair,
enlargement, restoration or relocation of suet -the buildings, not in strict compliance with
the technical construction codes will nevertheless meet the spirit and intent of the
technical construction codes. Accompanying the application for a permit for sash -the
work, the applicant must submit documentation acceptable to the Building Official which
identifies the structure to be a historic structure or historic building and must submit
complete architectural and engineering plans and specifications bearing the seal of a
licensed desian professional registered in the State of Texas.
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character and design of the structure.
Sec. 14 -213. BuUdUm— Inspections Operatigns- WlsiOn.
(a) There is herebv- established +his Inspections Operations l3iuisiGn -in the
Department of Development Services.
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(b) Th,„�d;�;sie;rinspections Operations is under the charge of the Building Official
(c) The City Manager may designate an employee in the department d+visierr who-&halt
will, during the absence or disability of the building official exercise all the powers of the
Building Official.
(d) Restrictions on employees. An officer or employee connected with 44&4v s;o^
interested in the furnishinq of labor, material or appliances for the construction
alteration, or maintenance of a building structure service system or in the making of
plans or of specifications thereof, unless he is the owner of such. This officer or
employee shall -may not engage in any other work which is inconsistent with #is- officer's
or employee's duties or conflicts with the interests of the division The City of Corpus
Christi Code of Ethics governs the conduct of board members officers and employees
of the City.
Sec. 14 -214. Powers and duties of the Building Official.
(a) General. The Building Official is hereby designat ed. authorized and directed by the
City Manager to enforce the provisions of this code includina the authority
^ff;^;al is f FtheF .., thaF"z ^.t to render interpretations of the technical construction codes
which are consistent with its spirit and purpose. The B;; 'd' ^o Official '' h, -- heF^h
designated as the peF6GR FeSpoRgoble f^, the e„fGF ^ f of the f h qpnc-;tr'-'GtiGFI
(1The Building Official is hefeb� designated as a code enforcement official for
the City of Corpus Christi.
0 The City Manager may designate other employees of Inspections Operations
OitY-)#isial in writing as code enforcement officials
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authority of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure as suskrthe warrants may be
necessary to enforce any provision of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Corpus Christi.
(c) Titles of officials. When reference is made to the duties of a certain official named
hef" in this chapter, that designated official of the City of Corpus Christi who has
duties corresponding to the named official in the respective code or in any state statute
shame -is deemed the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of said the
code, or state statute are concerned.
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(d) Rictht of entry,
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition or code violation which makes such -the building
Official by this code.
entry .
or other persons having charge or control of suskrthe building structure
or premises and request entry.
c. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall -will have recourse to every
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
d. When the Building Official ^h a rha a -has first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry no
owner or occupant or any other persons having charge care or control of
any building structure, or premises shal�-may fail or neglect after proper
request is made as hefeirrprovided to promptly permit entry therein by
the Building Official for the purpose of inspection and examination
pursuant to this code.
constructed or installed, or that may hereafter be constructed or installed within the
scope of this code.
(1) If any building, structure or system is found to be dangerous in violation of
the technical construction code or in an unsafe condition the person firm or
corporation owning using or operating the san,a;ha building structure or
system will be notified in writing and may be required to immediately make the
u The Building Official may immediately the�order the disconnection or
discontinuance of utility or electric services to suskrthe building structure or
system which appears to be unsafe until the same- unsafe condition has been
made safe as directed by the technical construction code
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(f) Stop Work Orders and Field Correction Notices.
(1) Notification to Stop Work. Upon notice from the Building Official or his
Building Official's authorized representative, work on any building structure,
must immediately cease.
a. S--nh The notice shall -will be in writing by a field correction notice and
shalkmust be given to the owner of the property, or to Wslhe� the owner's
agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall -state the conditions
under which work may be resumed.
b. If the person to whom any order or notice issued pursuant to the
provisions of these technical construction codes can -not be found after a
reasonable search has been made, then such -the order or notice shall
may be served by posting same-the notice or order in a conspicuous place
upon the premises occupied by said -the person or the premises where the
improper work is taking place or on the premises which are deemed
unsafe or dangerous.
order or notice.
d. Where an emergency exists, the Building Official shall -is not be
required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work.
notice or seal which might be necessary to prevent the use of the building or
structure, or any electrical, consumer gas mechanical or plumbing system; and it
seal posted by any inspector.
(g) Revocation of permits.
(1) Misrepresentation of Application.
a. The Building Official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the
provisions of this code in case there has been any false statement or
misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on
which the permit or approval was based or whenever the permit approval
was issued in error.
b. Any refunds of permit fees is based upon the provisions of Section
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(2) Violation of code provisions. The Building Official may revoke a permit
upon Building Official's determination by the BumldOwgff 0 Goal that the
construction erection alteration repair, moving, demolition, installation or
replacement of the building structure electrical gas mechanical or plumbing
systems for which the permit was issued is in violation of, or does not conform in
GGRfGgi*y with the provisions of this code.
(h) Unsafe buildings. or sites, ersystems.
(1) All buildings structures sites, electrical fuel gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems which are unsafe unsanitary, or do not provide adequate egress, or
which constitute a fire hazard or windstorm hazard, or are otherwise dangerous
to human life conducive to rodent infestation or which in relation to existing use
constitute a hazard to safety or health are considered unsafe buildings eF
service systems or sites.
(21 All saskrunsafe buildings structures, eF service systems or sites are #eFef3y
declared illegal and shall -must be abated by repair and rehabilitation, eF by
(i) Requirements not covered by code. The Building Official &a- H-will determine what
if any A+a- requirements will be necessary for the strength stability or proper operation
of an existing building or building proposed to be relocated or proposed new building for
which structural electrical gas mechanical or plumbing system, or for which the public
safety health and general welfare are not specifically covered by this or the other
technical construction codes shall-will be determined by the Building Official.
Sec. 14 -215. Permits
(a) General.
(1) It ^ha443c —is unlawful for any person owner, authorized agent, or contractor to
fill or excavate construct, enlarge alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the
mechanical or plumbing system the installation of which is regulated by the
technical construction codes to erect or construct a sign of any description, or to
install or alter fire extinguishing apparatus lawn ^^�� e;s irrigation systems,
elevators engines or to install a steam boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator or
other heat producing apparatus or to install a mobile home for occupancy upon a
lot or to erect construct fabricate apply or repair more than twenty -five (25)
percent of any roof covering of any building or to erect any fence over seven (7)
feet in height, or to cause any work to be done, without first making application to
the Building Official and obtaining the required permit(s) for the work.
(2) All connections to City -owned City- leased, City- franchised, or City- operated
utility service lines inside or outside the City sh;;" must be made and installed by
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rates and fees therefGre -of the City.
(3) Every extension on and into private premises from each sUgrh-City utility line
shall must be made only after a permit ^'a.,a 4a a -has been issued'zherefGre for
the extension or connection to the utility line.
(4) One (1) permit ^ham all-bf--is required per -for each building and eer -for each
inspection discipline.
shall ealy apply -only applies to the location specified by legal description on the
permit.
(b) Conditional permit. A conditional permit may be issued by the Building Official for
applications that have been denied, fefused- provided that the applicant has filed for an
appeal on the specific item in question, and that the applicant has submitted design
documents to the Building Official
and that the applicant will comply with the code
requirements for said -the item should the appeal be rejected by the board.
(c) Permits for part -jobs or incomplete projects.
(1) When one (1) person completes the roughing -in work, in whole or in part, on
any building or system, and a second person is called upon to complete the work
in whole or in part then, in that event a separate permit is required for which
regular fees shag -must be paid for the work to be done for the remaining work.
(2) Each person shall -may be held responsible only for the portion of the work
actually installed.
(3) Before the second contractor is issued a permit for the completion of the
remaining work or the installation of fixtures or equipment, the
shall - Inspections Operations will first notify the person holding the original or first
permit, that the second permit is proposed to be issued and the original permit
will be cancelled.
(4) A twenty -four (24) hour waiting period shag-will-transpire between notification
to the first permit holder and issuance of a second permit, unless the permit is
canceled by the holder of the first permit, upon which the second permit may be
issued immediately thereafter #ere.
5) If the first permit holder cannot be notified, or has not responded to the
notification within a twenty -four (24) hour waiting period,
Inspections Operations may -will issue the second permit theFeafte on the first
business day after the waiting period expires.
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(6) The issuance of the second permit °"a'� a.:4n-e#eGt-cancels the first permit, and
no refund of fees paid for the canceled permit s#aall -will be made.
(d) Homeowner's permit.
(1) A homeowner's permit may be issued to property owners for construction,
alteration installation or repairs within the scope of this code, in a single family
residential building_ owned and occupied by the property owner as their
homestead.
(2) The Building Official may require the homeowner to demonstrate sufficient
knowledge and competence in the respective trade or require drawings
delineating the proposed work before issuing a homeowner's permit for
(1) A permit is required for a temporary event, when the event requires a tent or
facilities.
(4) The temporary event permit expires at the end of the specified period.
(f) Emergency work.
(1) If the need arises to begin work on a project because of an emergency
(2) The contractor aad must within twenty -four (24) hours (excluding Saturdays,
(3) If the contractor fails to-do -se submit the application, the permit fee will be
subject to the fees specified by the permit fee schedule for work being performed
without a permit and as required in Sections 14- 1306(b1.
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holiday to be exempt from this-these requirements.
(5) This section does not permit any work to be done in violation of this code.
disconnected and inactive prior to the start of demolition operations.
of Fill Materials, of this Chapter.
(k) Permits not transferable. Permits shtee -are valid only for the work described on
(D Public right -s-of -way and utility easements.
(1) A permit 6haWmay not be issued by the Building Official for the construction
of any building or for the alteration of any building where said-the building is to
be changed and sue -the change will affect the exterior walls bays, balconies, or
other appendages or protections fronting on any street alley or public lane or for
the plaeiag-placement on any lot or premises of any building or structure
street on which he proposes to encroach by building, erecting or locating said -the
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building and the director of engineering services has approved suskrthe
encroachment by the use of an instrument approved by City Council.; and when
(2) When a building permit is issued, it sha 4e-is the duty of the Building Official
(m) House moving permits.
(1) General. A building or part of any building shal�-may not be moved through or
across any sidewalk street alley or highway within the sever ne#aLCity limits
without first obtaining a house moving permit from the Building Official.
(3) Written application.
a. Contents of application. Any person desiring to move a building shall first
file with the Building Official a written application �- containing the
following information:
1. Tvpe and kind of building to be moved
2 The original costs of sush-the building.
3. The extreme dimensions of the length, heiqht and width of the buildin
4 Its present location and proposed new location by lot, block,
subdivision and street numbers.
5 The approximate time sueh -the building or structure will be upon the
streets and the route that will be taken from the present to the new
location. The route must have whisk- has-been reviewed and approved
by the City's Traffic Engineer.
(4) Owner's deposit and agreement required. As a condition precedent to the
issuance of the building permit for the necessary improvements, the owner of the
lot to which the house building or structure is proposed to be moved sham must
place on deposit with the City a cash deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00),
and an affidavit whereby-in which the owner agrees that if the specified required
improvements are not made within the required time period then the five
hundred dollar ($500.00) deposit shall will be forfeited and the City shaii-retains
said -the deposit provided that the Building Official is authorized to grant
(120) calendar days for cause beyond the control of the owner. SuskrThe
retainage of the deposit is to help defray the additional clerical and inspection
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costs incurred under sust,,the circumstances and is not a penalty and is not
preclusive of any remedy otherwise available to the City to enforce this code. If
the necessary improvements are completed within the required time period, then
said -the five hundred dollars ($500.00) cash deposit shall --will be refunded when
the certificate of occupancy is issued.
(5) Substandard buildings and structures. Upon forfeiture of the owner's deposit
and depending upon the state of completion of the building or structure and the
Enforcement Administrator.
(6) Bond required.
a. The Building Official as a condition precedent to the issuance of such
permit shall -may require a bond to be executed by person desiring such
removal permit with corporate surety to the satisfaction of the4airz^o or-of
for suskrthe amount as-N--the City's Risk Manager prescribes.
b. lt-hall-The bond must indemnify the the
City against any damage caused by the moving of such -the building to
streets, curbs, sidewalks, shade trees, highways, and any other property
which may be affected by the moving of a the building or structure.
c. &ush The surety bond must °h^'a,a- alsa-be conditioned upon and liable
for strict compliance with the terms of said -the house moving permit, as to
the route to be taken, aad -limit of time in which to effect dal -the
move. aad-to repair or compensate for the repair of any damages to public
$50.00 to be prescribed by the Building Official for each and every day's
delay in completing sush-- removal -the move or in repairing any damages to
Property or public improvement of in clearing all public streets, alleys or
(7) Improvements by owner.
a. The owner of any house, building, or structure proposed to be moved
sh;4" must make all necessary improvements required in order for said -the
house, building or structure to comply with the requirements of this code
subsection within one hundred fifty (150) days from the date of the
issuance of the house moving permit.
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b. Extensions of such -time as deemed reasonable may be granted by the
Building Official upon a showing of delay caused by matters beyond the
control of the owner or house mover.
c. The application for the house moving permit shall must be
accompanied by an application for a building permit, asserroanied by-a
complete set of plans and specifications showing the der
conditions of said -the house, building, or structure as ;e—same4s
o,00esed to be=:: iria. as the house, buildina. or structure is being
moved. and a complete set of plans and specifications showing all
(8) Additional improvements by owner required.
a. The owner of anv house, building, or structure proposed to be moved
to any new location within the City or within five thousand (5,000) feet of
the city limits shall make any necessary improvements required in order to
bring the for- said-house building or structure into semHly- compliance with
the current requirements feFof the Building Code, Electrical Code,
the date of the issuance of the house moving permit.
b. The application for the building permit if for a permanent dwelling, shah
must include evidence of the availability of electricity, an approved potable
(9) Exemptions for moving small buildings, mobile homes, HUD code
manufactured housing or industrialized buildings.
a Any building or structure for which the maximum dimensions are less
than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches in height, twelve (12) feet zero (0)
inches in width and fifty -five (55) feet zero (0) inches in length may be
moved without a house mover's license or house moving permit.
b. Any mobile home, HUD code manufactured housing or an
industrialized building bearing_ the inspection sticker of the Texas Harem+
Department of Licensing and
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(10) Removal of piers foundations stairs, and other debris.
a. When any building is moved, the house mover shall remove from the
site any piers previously used to support the structure, elements of the
foundation that are above grade stairs that provided access to the
structure or any debris resulting from the moving or partial demolition of
the structure.
b The house mover may leave at the site any structures, including piers,
elements of the foundation and stairs that will be used to construct a new
structure on the site, if a building permit has been issued for the new
structure.
(n) Permits not required.
(1) Governmental property.
a No permit ^h�c-is required within and on the premises within the
control and supervision of the state or federal government and where such
the installations will be a part of the facilities operated, maintained, and
controlled by the state or federal government.
b. When City inspections are not provided all connections to the City
water system shall must be equipped with backflow prevention devices.
device necessary to prevent backflow and back siphonage.
2 To assure sash -the connection the Building Official ^4a'�4! -h
has the right to inspect any installations, connected to the City
water system to the point of sash -the valves or safety devices and
failure to install or maintain in good operating condition susk}the
device shall authorizes the City to refuse to connector authorize
the City to disconnect sash -the installation from the City water
supply system.
(2) Industrial work.
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2 The industrial facility or industrial processing unit is inaccessible
to the general public.
or intermediate products.
treatment processes.
exemption requested
3 The affidavit must be on a form provided by the building official.
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c Any building or structure, which is not principally used in the
improvement to the building or structure.
b The Inspections Operations has the right to inspect any
connections to the City's water system, including any valves and
backflow prevention devices
(3) Agricultural uses.
a Permits and inspections are not required for installations, alterations,
additions changes or repairs within the scope of this code to any
structure which is being used exclusively in connection with the ranching
or agricultural use of anV tract of land of ten (10) acres or more in area,
within the CitV of Corpus Christi at the time of annexation as long as the
entire premises being used for agricultural or ranching purposes at the
time of annexation is not converted to any other use.
(4) Amateur radio operations.
valid amateur radio operator license issued by the Federal
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Communications Commission for the erection of any amateur radio
antenna tower structure on the premises of said -the one - family dwelling.
property line or the ad oinin
property owner must agree to the location of the tower in writing. The
aareement must be filed with the County Clerk and bind the property
owner's successors in interest.
Sec 14 -216 Minor repairs and alterations. Ordinary repairs and minor alterations
may be made without obtaining a permit provided that saeh-the repairs and alterations
following:
(a) Building.
(1) Screens for windows and doors;
(21Fences less than seven (7) feet in height measured from the lowest "at
adjacent grade" level along the fence:
(3) Driveways sidewalks flatwork and paving less than 8" above adjacent grade
and not for te-be- used -ie support of a structure
W—Roof repairs patshiag (less than twenty -five percent (25 %) of the roof areas
(5) Painting'O^`°F'^F PxtpFmnr4
(6) Floor or wall coverings:
(7) Repair and /or replacement of exterior siding brick veneers, masonry, trims or
twelve month period
(8) Surface mounted cabinets and open shelving not supported by w4hgut furr
downs
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(9) Replacing doors door hardware windows or window hardware-
resistive components of a building without altering the exit access:
(11) Fie
+h + alter nq the eA systemm• Replacing or repairing gypsum wallboard
sheetFGGk and paneling that maintains existing standards, configuration. and wall
arrangements
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tandards Uncovered patios at around level or not more than eight inches (8")
above grade:
(13) I-JneeveFed patmes at d 4 + more than ah+ "he° (Q!!) . bove
grade Tennis courts batting cages and related chain link fencing•
(14) Tennis a Fixing broken stair treads and
risers (excluding repair and replacement of stringers)
(15) Fmxing h ekp-n. stR 0 r treads _ and s (e)(Gludong + °` Anchored /tied
down pet housing less than 40 square feet in area or play houses and storage
sheds less than 60 square feet in area
(16) Temporary frame work used to protect
shrubbery from freeze conditions;
(17) shelves Recreational equipment such as pre- fabricated swing sets. picnic
tables lawn furniture and other portable equipment and
(b) Electrical.
(1) Garage door openers, if plug -in type;
(2) Replacement of light fixtures with similar fixtures including ceiling fans:
(3) Replacing fluorescent ballasts in a residence by the home owner:
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(4) Replacement of receptacles light switches and door bell transformers;
(5) Replacement of residential type garbage disposals, dishwashers and trash
compactors provided that the electrical system is not modified;
(6) Replacement of residential type electric water heaters when wired with
copper conductors If wired with aluminum conductors a qualified electrician
shall make the connections;
amperage;
(8) Replacement of any fluorescent ballast by any licensed electrician under
contract to perform routine maintenance by the owner or manager of the
structure or by a certified electrical maintenance person, employed to perform
building maintenance while on the premises of their employer (for the purposes
of this subsection "replacement" includes the changing of individual items that
are broken or that are removed and replaced with a similar item as
part of an ongoing routine maintenance program but does not include the
replacement with a different type of ballast which requires rewiring of a fixture or
fixtures or the change out of more than twenty -five (25) percent of the ballasts in
a structure within a one year period unless the item has a shorter life
expectancy, is no longer functioning or is damaged)
(9) Replacement of air conditioning system or furnace if done by state licensed
mechanical contractor with a City mechanical permit;
(10) Disconnection and reconnection or the installation of disconnects (including
the air conditioning system or furnace by a state licensed mechanical contractor
with a City mechanical permit;
(11) Oil well pump and service wirinq;
(12) Changing light bulbs flood lights or lamps;
(13) Maintenance work performed by a City licensed master or iournevman
electrician on the premises of his- electrician's employer;
(14) Replacement of any sign ballast and transformer up to a rating of fifteen
thousand (15,000) secondary volts (sixty (60) ma), by any City licensed master
electrician; and
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(c)_Fuel Gas.
(1) Replacement of any fixtures or appurtenances thereto which are to remain at
their existing location.
(2) Repair of sections of gas lines which do not exceed five (5) feet in length
(3)Replacement of residential type water heaters (excluding boilers) without any
changes to the gas system to the capacity to the type of heat source or to the
location provided that the exhaust vent consists of a double - walled vent pipe,
and that the temperature and pressure relief valve is replaced with a new valve.
(d) Mechanical.
(1) Repair of any portable electric heating device.
(2) Repair of any portable ventilation equipment
which contains a liquid petroleum -based product that has been approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency, must be done by a licensed air conditioning
and refrigeration contractor or the holder of a certificate of registration issued by
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
(4) Repair of any steam hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
(5) Replacement of any individual component part or composite component part
within an approved assembly unit in which its replacement and replacement part
do not alter its original approval or make it unsafe and complies with this code
except repairs involving the addition replacement or removal of any flammable
refrigerant or refrigerant substitute which contains a liquid petroleum -based
product that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, must
be done by a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor or the holder
of a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation This exception sha4 -may not be construed to include replacement of
a complete assembly unit such as a condensing unit furnace, or other sash
assembly units as assembled by the original equipment manufacturer.
(5) Repair of any portable evaporative cooler.
(6) Repair of any self- contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds
(four and fifty -four hundredths (4.54) kq) or less of refrigerant and actuated by
motors of one (1) horsepower (seven hundred forty -six (746) W) or less, except
product that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, must
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be done by a licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor or the holder
of a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.
(7) Replacing or repairing of existing vent pipes with proper clearance and roof
flashing in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
(8)Reolacement or extension of ducts within an existing duct chase.
(9) Replacement of air devices.
(e) Plumbinq.
(1) Repair of leaks which do not alter the Plumbing system.
(2) Replacement of shower heads including spray massage.
(3) Replacement and resetting of any plumbing fixtures faucets or
appurtenances thereto which are to remain at their existing location.
(4)Repair of sections of water or sewer lines which do not exceed five (5) feet in
length.
(5) Replacement of appliances such as garbage disposals trash compactors
and dishwashers without altering the plumbing system; excluding boilers.
(6) Replacement of residential type water heaters (excluding boilers) without any
changes to the gas system to the capacity , to the type of heat source or to the
location Provided that the exhaust vent consists of a double - walled vent pipe,
and that the temperature and pressure relief valve is replaced with a new valve.
(7) The use of temporary hoses connected to the outlets of clothes washing
(8) The installation of a separate drain for clothes washing machines that allows
the grey water to be used to irrigate vegetation or water the building's foundation.
The drain may not be connected to the Plumbing system and the drain may not
be connected to any device used to store grey water for future use.
Sec. 14 -217. Permit application.
(a) Work authorized The applicable building electrical fuel gas mechanical or
afe -shown on the drawings and set forth in the specifications filed with the application
for the permit Where items are not shown on the drawings or not covered by the
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specifications submitted with the application separate supplemental permits shall be
are required.
(b) Information required Each application for a permit with the required fee shaA
individual costs for building electrical energy conservation fuel gas mechanical and
plumbing systems and its location.
an authorized agent of the business.
(2) 40344 4-- If acting on behalf of a licensed or registered individual the
required identification shall -must have an affidavit or Dower of attorney
authorizing the individual to apply for a permit on behalf of be *n�4 at-Gf-the licensed
or registered individual.
(e) Proposed use or occupancy, 403.4-A-5.—The building permit application shah
must indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and of that portion of
the site or lot if any not covered by the building or structure and shall must contain
such the other information as may be required by the building official.
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date of filing for the permit unless all required information and drawings are provided
before then.
(i) 403.2- Drawings and specifications.
(1) 403.,14—.Requirements. At least two (2) copies of plans and specifications
with drawings drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the
nature and character of the work shall must be provided with the application for a
permit.
(2) The SuGh- drawings and specifications shall -must contain information, in the
form of notes or otherwise as to the quality of materials where quality is
essential to conformity with the technical construction codes.
(4) All information drawings specifications and accompanying data s#al� must
bear the name address phone number, and signature of the person responsible
for the design documents.
(i) 403.41.2.—Additional data.
(1) 403.-2-.24—The Building Official may require, at any time during the plans
installation and the basis of such -the calculations.
(2) 443,244—In order to make a determination under Section 40 . .. -14-
215(d) Homeowner's permit the Building Official may require an applicant for a
homeowner electrical gas mechanical or plumbing permit to provide detailed
drawings riser diagrams manufacturer's literature and any other information
necessary to delineate the scope of the proposed work.
(3) 443-.2-.24.—An applicant for a homeowner's plumbing permit for the installation
of an irrigation system shall provide detailed drawings and specifications,
(4+ ^: All drawings specifications and accompanying data aad required
by the Building Official and by the state laws regulating the practice of
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(5 ) x03.3.1.1 Windstorm plan information.
program.
Insurance.
(6) 103.3 -3== Accessibility.
regulations of the Texas Department of Licensing and Reaulation.
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(7) 4034A.-Structural and fire resistance integrity. Plans for all buildings
shah -must indicate how required structural and fire resistance integrity will be
maintained where a penetration of a required fire resistant wall floor, ceiling or
partition will be made for electrical gas mechanical plumbing and
communication conduits pipes and systems and also indicate in sufficient detail
how the fire integrity will be maintained where required fire resistant floors
(k) '^ "' - Design professional 403-.2.44—The design professional shall must be a
registered architect or licensed professional engineer legally registered or licensed
under the laws of this state regulating the practice of architecture or engineering.
1 If an en ineer the engineer shall -must be knowledgeable in the discipline for
which the engineer is designing
(3) The design professional shall affix his- er-heFthe design professional's official
seal to said the drawings specifications, and accompanying data determined
necessary by the Building Official, for the following:
a 4—.All group A- Assembly E- Education and I- Institutional occupancies.
b Buildings and structures three (3) stories or more high, two (2) story
buildings containing more than four (4) dwelling units and one (1 ) story
buildings containing more than eight (8) dwelling units.
c. 3--Buildings and structures having more than one (1) story or five
thousand (5,000) square feet (four hundred sixty -five (465) square meters)
or more in area except group R - Residential occupancy.
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d. 4—.Buildings of all occupancies having components of the consumer
gas system of a complex nature.
e 5— Buildings in special flood hazard areas as required by the Flood
Hazard Prevention Code.
f &—Boat and fishing piers.
g 7 --Post tensioned concrete foundations.
h 8— Concrete foundation repairs or repairs to concrete pier foundations
when the number of piers to be repaired or replaced exceeds 25% of the
existing piers.
i Any trusses beams or other roof supporting members or
unsupported spans having a structural clear span between supporting
structures greater than twenty -four (24) feet on the narrow side excluding
members that can be selected from typical manufacturers span tables,
and which do not carry concentrated loads.
i 44.—Any free - standing structure such as a sign antenna, or tower,
exceeding twenty-five (25) feet in height or producing over fifteen
thousand (15,000) foot pounds of wind moment on sa4lhe structure,
except as provided in the technical construction codes.
k 44—.Any fence over seven (7) feet in height except fences more than
eighty (80) percent open to the wind up to ten (10) feet in height.
(4) For all other buildings and structures the submittal shah -must bear the
certification of the applicant that some specific state law exception permits its
preparation by a person who is not se-a registered design professional.
(1) 403-.2-.5-.-Site drawings Drawings sha4�must show the location of the proposed
building or structure and of every existing building or structure on the site or lot.
u The Building Official may require a boundary line survey prepared by a
qualified Registered Professional Land Surveyor, registered in the state of Texas.
(3)When exterior work is to be performed the Building Official may require
drawings showing the location of the structure the proposed work on the site or
lot setbacks and easements other platting information and a storm water quality
management plan or pollution control plan.
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(4) The site information must:
a Delineate how drainage patterns will be modified by the new work.
d Indicate aad -the elevation readings of systems.
(m) 49341-6— Hazardous occupancies The Building Official may require the following:
(11 General site plan A general site plan drawn at a legible scale which shalt
chemical loading areas equipment cleaning areas storm water and wastewater
accesses emergency equipment and adjacent property uses
malElrr}k-m a-- anfifl h d Af hn;z;;Fdn, s mater als cterell
(21 Building floor plan A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale which s#au
must include but not be limited to all hazardous materials storage facilities
within the building and sham must indicate rooms doorways, corridors, exits, fire
rated assemblies with their hourly rating location of liquid tight rooms and
evacuation routes.
materials stored.
Sec. 14 -218. 493.34- -Plan Review.
(a) The Building Official sktat� will examine or cause to be examined each application for
a permit and the accompanying documents consisting of drawings specifications,
requirements of the technical construction codes and other pertinent laws or
ordinances.
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(b) The permittee must disseminate any information resulting from the plan review
process regarding the project's compliance with this code to any contractors and
subcontractors.
Sec 14 -219. 403-4- Issuing permits.
(a) 40144—.Action on permits The Building Official skull -will act upon an application
for a permit without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
(1) If the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an application for
a permit and the contract documents filed therewith the application conform to
the requirements of the technical construction codes and other pertinent laws
and ordinances the Building Official will shall -issue a permit to the applicant.
(2) Authority to proceed with a project shaWbegins with the issuance of a building
permit after which electrical fuel gas mechanical or plumbing system permits
shall -will be issued usino the same or similar form.
the a fer
(b) 03.4.- 2—Refusal to issue permit If the application for a permit and the
accompanying plans and specifications describing the work do not conform to the
(c) 4930-3 -- Special foundation only permit.
(1) When application for permit to erect or enlarge a sernme4:GW building has
been filed and pending issuance of suGbthe permit the Building Official w+4�mav
issue a special permit for the foundation under floor /ground work or systems
associated with the foundation of sask}the building unless the permit is denied
for cause.
(2) The holder of sash -a special permit is proceeding at hls-the holder's own risk
and without assurance that a permit for the remainder of the work will be granted
nor that corrections will not be required in order to meet provisions of the
technical construction codes.
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(d) 403-.5—.Contractors and owner responsibilities.
a It shall be-is the dutv of every contractor and owner, who makes
governing authority may have adopted.
b Written proof of compliance with state law and the applicable rules and
regulations of appropriate governing agencies shall be -is reouired before a
permit will be issued.
103 5.2.- Damaae to City infrastructure.
as a result of the work authorized by the contract or the permit.
b Repairs must be completed to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Enaineerino Services.
(e) 483.-6- Conditions of the permit.
(1) 483 -64-- Permit intent A permit issued shat -may be construed to be a
license to proceed with the work but is not and4*ta&-authoritv to violate cancel
alter or set aside any of the provisions of the technical construction codes, nor
shalWoes the issuance of a permit prevent the building official from t4efeaftef
requiring a correction of errors in plans construction or violations of this code at
a later date.
(2) 4o3._&._Z.- Expiration of permit Every permit issued s4a4becomes invalid
unless the work authorized by suskrthe permit is commenced within two (2)
months after its issuance or if the work authorized by sdeh-the permit is
suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the time the work is
commenced.
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official and shall RGt BXGeed aR aggregate total of three hundred sixty-five
(365) days (one (1) year) from the date of issuance after which the permit
shall- expires and the project shall -must be re- permitted.
(i) 40344—.Plans.-When When the Building Official issues a permit the Building Official shall
will endorse in writing or by stamp both sets of plans "cleared.
Buildina Official's authorized representative.
Sec 14-220. 492 -7- Alternate Materials and or Methods.
(a) The provisions of the technical construction codes are not intended to prevent the
use of any alternate material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
them, provided aaY suek -the alternate has been cleared - approved by the Building
Official or the cognizant board for the electrical gas mechanical and plumbina codes.
(b) The Building Official shali-may approve cleaFany- alternate materials -fGr# -bu +id
cede.
(d) The alternate for the purpose intended must be at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in the applicable code in quality strength effectiveness fire resistance,
durability and safety.
(e) The Building Official shall -may require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted
to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate.
The proposal for alternate materials andlor a er ^ate methods of construction and
any required evidence shall -must be filed 4,-the with Inspections Operations div+siea.
The proposal shalkmust set forth the required evidence and proof on a form provided by
the Building Official.
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Appeals.
Sec. 14--221.149.:
(a) - 193 -4-- Inspections of existing buildings Before issuing a permit the Building
Official may examine or cause to be examined any building electrical gas, mechanical
or plumbing systems for which an application has been received for a permit to enlarge
alter, repair, move demolish install or change the occupancy. The building official
shall may inspect all buildings structures electrical gas mechanical and plumbing
systems, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which a permit
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materials or assemblies at the it of manufacture or fabrication. A record shall -must
be made of every suGh-exam i nation and inspection and of all violations of the technical
construction codes The fees for inspections are provided in Section 14 -1313.
(1) There shall -will be no penalty for proceeding if the original inspection report is
independent third party inspection.
la�aest+easof all construction or work for which a permit is required, and a final
inspection shah must be made of every building structure electrical gas mechanical or
plumbing system upon completion prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
The Building Official may conduct spot/random inspections as required or desired.
record in a conspicuous place on the premises.
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(1) The inspection record shah must be protected from the weather and located
thereerr on the inspection record.
Sec 14-222. 493 -&-�- Required inspections The Building Official or his -the Building
9--- 4k- -4 k. 1,4or nr
inspections and sac#the other inspections as necessary and shall -- either release that
the owner and owner's agent or representative.
(a) 4934.x- Building.
scarified of all vegetation and the till is in place ang compacieu.
(4) 103- 8 -6-a -3 —Frame inspection To be made after the roof, wall sheathing,
decking all framing fire blocking Purr downs and bracing is in place, all
seasealiag wiring all pipes chimneys ducts and vents are complete.
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(5) 1038. 6.x--4 —Final inspection To be made after the building is completed
and feady -te rior to occupancy.
(14g3- Ff. - S- 4-3 --TDI Windstorm Resistant Construction Inspections. When
authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance building inspectors will also
perform the following inspections for the Texas Department of Insurance -jnder
geeti
pouring of concrete
b . Rough Framing Inspection. This inspection must
connector or fastener pattern.
Re- roofing inspections fall into this category.
d X93.8.6- 1- 34 --TDI Mechanical Inspection. This inspection must be
requested by the permittee after all outside mechanical equipment has
been anchored particularly air conditioning condensers This category of
inspections includes anchorage of other exterior equipment. including
floodlights turbine vents propane tanks swimming pool filters water
cooling towers aad satellite dishes and other similar equipment.
Insurance.
h A Certificate of Compliance Form WPI-8 issued by the Texas
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course of other inspections."
(b) 493.4 -6=- Electrical.
(��g3 8 -Rough inspection A rough inspection shaWmust be called for
by the pal,..: ermittee and steal -must be made prior to the concealment of
sue#the work.
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upon completion and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy, and release of per manent power as re wred44weFn.
(3) 102 8 6 2 3-Re out inspection It sha443e is unlawful for any person firm, or
corporation to connect or cause to have connected the source of energy at a
utility meter which has been disconnected for a specified period of time until a
re out inspection is made and approval has been issued in writing by the Building
+' �� more than twenty four (24) hours excepting weekends
and holidays.
months.
(c .. .. Fuel Gas.
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must be made after the piping from the utility easement to the building is installed
and prior to the concealment of sash -the work. An additional pressure test may
be required on all utilities before the inspection is approved.
(2) 403.8-.6.4-1-Under floor (rough) inspection. An under floor inspection shall
must be called for by the permittee or his -the permittee's agent, and &#a4 -must
be made after all the piping under the floor is installed and prior to the
concealment of suGh -the work. A pressure test may be required on all piping
before the inspection is approved.
(3) 4838-.G.5-7-.- Rough -in inspection. A rough -in inspection shall -must be
and vent piping is installed and prior to the concealment of sUG,13,the work. An
additional pressure test may be required on all piping before the inspection is
approved.
(4) 493:>L6:E,-0 -Final inspection. A final inspection shall must be called for by
the permittee or his-the permittee's authorized agent and shall -must be made of
every structure or premises for which a permit was obtained, upon completion
and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, as
required herein An additional pressure test for all piping shall-be-is required
before the inspection is approved.
(d) 403-.8-.6.-4—.Mechanical.
114934: 1. Under floor (rough) inspection. An under floor inspection shall
pressure test may shall be required on all pertinent components before the
inspection is approved.
(2) 403.4.4.44- Rough -in inspection. A rough -in inspection shaµ -must be
called for by the permittee or his -the permitteds authorized agent and shn" must
be made after the roof, framing fire blocking, and bracing is in place and
components of the mechanical system are installed and prior to the concealment
of fi the work. An additional pressure test may shah be required on all
pertinent components of the mechanical system before the inspection is
approved.
(3) -Final inspection. A final inspection shall -must be called for by
and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, as
required herein. A pressure test for all pertinent components of the mechanical
system sha4 be-is required before the inspection is approved.
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(e) 403-.8-.6-.3,Plumbing.
must be made after the piping from the utility easement to the building is installed
and prior to the concealment of such -the work. A pressure test shaA must be
inspection is approved.
(3) 403.4 .. Rough-in (top out) inspection. A rough -in inspection shall
must be called for by the ; eFmwtee permittee or his -the permittee's authorized
agent, and shall must be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing
is in place and all gas drainage, water supply, and vent piping is installed and
prior to the concealment of such the work. An additional pressure test may be
required on all water and sanitary sewer piping systems before the inspection is
approved.
LL493,4434.-Final inspection. A final inspection &hal - must be called for by
the permitee, or his -the permittee's authorized agent, and shat -must be made of
every structure or premises for which a permit was obtained, upon completion
and prior to final approval of or the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, as
required herein. Additional testing of the building drainage and vent systems
may be required as provided in Section 4312 of the Plumbing Code. Before
the final inspection is approved if a reduced pressure backflow preventer,
approved.
(f) 4034.4,6—.Special hurricane inspections. Durinq sash -the periods of time as are
designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as being a
hurricane warning or alert the Building Official or his -the Building Official's designee,
and materials and other loose objects in exposed outdoor locations, shall be are
secured lashed to rigid construction or stored in buildings.
(1) These inspections shall will be made to ensure. to the extent practicable. that
portable storage buildings and manufactured housing units (either being offered
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for sale stored on lots, or installed on private property) are properly anchored,
reinforced, and secured.
(2) Orders issued by the Building Official shal�may be oral or written and shall
may be given to the person on the premises responsible for the custody or
management or care or maintenance of said the premises, or lithe person's
employee or agent, and suc#the order shag-must be carried out before winds of
hurricane velocity are anticipated.
(g) 493- Inspection tap.
(1) 4434V74-Inspection taps. Work shall -may not be performed on any part of
a building structure electrical fuel gas mechanical, or plumbing system beyond
the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining an
inspection tag of approval from the building official or his authorized
representative SuGh -An inspection tag shall -may be given only after an
inspection has been made of each successive step in the construction or
installation as indicated by each of the required inspections. A re- inspection fee
may apply.
faulty or incorrectly or defectively installed) the inspector shall will notify the
responsible person who installed sael#the work of the changes necessary to be
made in order that the work may conform to the technical construction code.
been corrected and can be re- inspected.
(h) 493- Reinforcing steel and structural frames. Reinforcing steel or structural
frame work of any part of any building or structure shall -may not be covered or
concealed without first obtaining a release from the Building Official.
(i) 403.4-.9-.Plaster fire protection. In all buildings where plaster is used for fire
protection purposes the permit holder or his agent shall notify the Building Official after
all lathing and backing is in place. Plaster shal�mav not be applied until the release
from the Building Official has been received.
(i) 4931 -B- Concealed work. No work shah -may be covered or concealed in any
manner whatsoever without first obtaining the written approval of the Building Official or
Ws-the Building Official's authorized representative. The Building Official or his -the
Building Official's authorized representative shall have the authority to order the removal
of items that obscure the view of components that require inspection. An costs
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k 403-.2.4.-2-.-Hazardous or complex work. Whenever the work covered by a permit
involves construction under conditions, which, in the opinion of the Building Official, are
hazardous or complex the Building Official shall -will notify the ermittee
MThe permittee shall require that an architect and /or engineer shalt - observe
and inspect sash -work for its conformity with the approved drawings.
(2) If an architect or engineer is not available upon the completion of the
permitted work, the permittee shall employ in his stead a competent person or
agency whose qualifications are approved by the Building Official.
Sec. 14-223. a- 93:8: - Certificates.
La1493-9 a-- Certificate of occupancy.
a)-4034. .. Building occupancy. A new building shz&may not be occupied
or a change made in the occupancy, nature or use of a building or part of a
building until after the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy.
Said The certificate of occupancy may shal�-not be issued until all required
codes and other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi
and released by the Building Official.
L21'033- Issuing certificate of occupancy. Upon satisfactory completion
of construction of a building or structure and installation of electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems under the technical
construction code, reviewed plans and specifications, and after the final
inspection, the building official shall -will issue a certificate of occupancy stating
the nature of the occupancy permitted, the number of persons for each floor
when limited by law, and the allowable load per square foot for each floor in
accordance with the provisions of this code.
3 4933- Temporary /partial occupancy. A temporary /partial certificate of
occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions of a building which may safely
be occupied prior to final completion of the building. A temporary certificate of
occupancy shall may also be issued for temporary ereaietkmial- events or
temporary structures which will be removed after a specified time.
(4) 4034VIA -- Existing building certificate of occupancy. A certificate of
determine compliance with the technical construction codes for the proposed
occupancy 4. Where necessary, in the opinion of the Building Official,
two (2) sets of detailed drawings, or a general inspection, or both, may be
required.
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a. When, upon examination and inspection, it is found that the building
conforms to the provisions of the technical construction codes and other
applicable laws and ordinances for suG4 -the occupancy, a certificate of
occupancy shall -may be issued.
b. A processing and compliance investigation fee shall -must be paid at
the time of application as provided in Section 14- 1313'" °� �Dem4t;ee
sshedale.
(b) 403:92- Service utilities.
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(1) 4034V24.-Connection of service utilities. No person shall -may make
connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel, or power to any building or
system_ which is regulated by the technical construction codes and for which a
permit is required, until released by the Building Official or his -the Building
Official's authorized representative and a certificate of occupancy is issued.
the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel, or power for the
purpose of testing building service systems or for use under a temporary
certificate of occupancy.
(3) 4034V2-.3.- Authority to disconnect service utilities.
a. The Building Official or his -the Building Official's authorized
representative shall have has the authority to aather+ae disconnection -of
utility service to a building structure, or system regulated by the technical
construction codes, under the following circumstances:
2. Where where the continued use of suG#the utilities may
interfere with the work of the fire department
inspection has not been requested under Section 14- 222(b)(2).
the Technical Construction Codes.
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a. The Building Official shall -will notify the serving utility, and whenever
possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service
system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such -the action.
b. If not notified prior to disconnecting the owner or occupant of the
building, structure or service system shat- will be notified in writing, as
soon as practical *Beef after the utility service has been disconnected.
c. The Building Official or his -the Building Official's authorized
representative is authorized to disconnect any utility service to a building
that is occupied and for which a certificate of occupancy is required, but
has not been issued.
(c) 4934 -9- Posting floor loads.
(1) 493.404.- Occupancy. An existing or new building shai-may not be occupied
for any purpose, which will cause the floors thefeehof the buildina to be loaded
beyond their safe capacity. The building official may permit occupancy of a
building for mercantile, commercial, or industrial purposes, by a specific
business, when he is satisfied that such -the capacity will not thereby be
exceeded.
occupancies, or any occupancy, where excessive floor loading is likely to occur,
to employ a competent design professional ^F�^hitegt ^F engoneer in computing
safe allowable floor load on each floor in pounds per square foot uniformly
distributed. The computations and original affidavit sh;;" must be wet sealed by
(3) 49349:3- -Signs required. In every building or part of a building used for
storage industrial, or hazardous purposes, the safe floor loads for each floor
must be marked on a plate that is posted in a conspicuous place on the floor.
a. The posted safe floor load for each floor must have been previewed
by the Building Official.
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d. The StwA- plates shall -may not be removed or defaced, and if lost,
removed or defaced shall -must be replaced by the owner of the building.
Sec. 14 -224. 484.- Tests.
(a) The Building Official may require tests or test reports as proof of compliance.
(b) Required tests are to be made at the expense of the owner, or tithe owner's agent
by an approved testing laboratory or other approved agency.
(c) Copies of such -test reports or the results of all such- tests, shall -will be kept on file in
the offs^ �—lnspections- dWisiea Operations office.
Sec. 14--22,5,448—.Licensing. •
(a) 409-.1- Electricians.
(1) ' ^�: City licensing of electricians.
repairing any wiring fixtures or equipment used for the conducting of
electricity, or for any person or employee of any business in any manner
to undertake to execute such -the work unless such -the person or
employee is the holder of a currently valid license as required herein. All
b. 408�24-.2—.False representation of licensing. It °h^'�e -is unlawful for
any person to falsely represent himself in this jurisdiction as a licensed
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electrician of any class set forth in this subsection &ub4A isiep or to use the
words electrical contractor, master electrician, electrician, or words of
similar meaning, on signs, cards, stationery, or by any other manner
whatsoever, unless said —the person is properly licensed within the
meaning of the word as prescribed by this -cede subsection unless
authorized by State law.
c. 408-.2.-7.4.-Unauthorized use of license. It ie -is unlawful for any
person to make use of any rights that have
not been aranted to the person.
d. 404� —T- Altering or amending licenses. It shame -is unlawful for
any person other than the Ghi °f F!eGtFm^^"gspeGtGr Electrical Team
Leader at the direction of the Examination Committee to alter or amend in
any manner any electrician's license or certificate as set Perth herein
(2)'^3-.-Exceptions from electrician license requirements.
720 Article 725 and Article 820 of the Nat+enal-Corpus Christi Electrical
Code is exempt from licensing requirements.
b. 4084.4.-I- Electrical utility companies. The installation, alteration or
repair of electric wiring wiring devices, and electrical equipment by an
shal4 his exempt from the licensing requirement of this subsection
Ghaptef.
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c. 408-.2-.3-A.-State and federal sites. The installation, alteration or repair
of electric wiring, devices, appliances and equipment installed by or for the
state or federal government in connection with construction or repair of
subsection.
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approval within ten 0 0) days, and if aIDWeved the appliGant shall pay thee
1 2A2.-Rn.hpdu4Fm 1
fees pamd in full, at least thmFty (30) days ofmor te the pexam�I;m� date,
quaFteF, and shall be held on the fGIIGWiRq business day if that Menday
shp-ld fall gn An
a. / / certification classifications. There sha44De
certifications. are six (6) seven474 classes of licenses and two (2) Gne444 classes o
be are known follows:
— —
1. a.—Master electrician license.
2. Master electrician -sign license.
3. G-.—Master electrician - elevator license.
4. d— Journevman electrician license.
5. e— Limited iournevman electrician license.
6. Maintenance electrician license.
Z. (I-.--Apprentice electrician certificate.
8. h—G Electrical maintenance person certificate.
b. 08..2 -A— - Master electrician license.
settiag -sets forth that sash -the applicant:
A. Is not less than twenty -one (21) years of age.
B. Has had not less than five (5) years experience in the
installation, alteration and repair of electrical equipment and
conductors -.
C. Two (2) of whisk -the applicant's experience must have
been worked as a iournevman electrician.
2. Applicants s4a4 -must be examined as provided in this
subsection herein.
3. As an alternative to the required experience, a certificate of
graduation from, or successful completion of a recognized technical
school, college or military service in the electrical field may be
accepted.
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exceed three (3) years as part of the required five (5) years
experience.
Electrical Code.
c. 448.2-.5-.X- Master electrician -sign or elevator (iyynse.
alteration and /or maintenance, the shall- applicant must pass _a
special examination on the same basis as that given to his
particular classification.
2. The applicant shah must file with the application an affidavit with
Inspections Operations, which sets forth that suWthe applicant:
A. Is not less than eighteen (18) years of age.
B. Has had not less than five (5) years experience in the
installation alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical
elevators or signs or equally qualifying experience for at
least five (5) years.
3. The applicant shall -must be examined as provided herein.
4. A certificate of graduation or successful completion of a
part of the required five (5) years experience.
5. The applicant must file an affidavit with Inspections Operations
certifying that:
B The applicant will only engage in the business of
company and not independently
d. 4.-- Journeyman electrician license.
1. An applicant for a iournevman electrician license sf e-ma
not be less than eighteen 08) years of age, and shall meet either
ene444-of the following requirements:
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B. The applicant ,;hg" ha:e„ot 1pss4hag- has at least
three (3) years experience as an electrician's helper or
apprentice, and shat Chas successfully completed a
course related to the electrical trade of at least forty -nine
(49) continuing education hours at a college or vocational
school or in an approved apprenticeship program.
2. The applicant must be examined as provided in this subsection.
3. applicant shall be Pe red F^ must file an
affidavit in the building OffaGmA"A Inspections Operations
certifying that
A. The applicant has the required experience. education, or
training. the fore-qOmRq ° ° ents; have been s„".,
B. The applicant sha -Wwill perform all electrical work in the
City of Corpus Christi in under the Corpus
Christi Electrical Code;; hatsaid,
license, master electrician -sign license, or master electrician -
elevator license�ai .
D. The applicant shall will not independently engage in the
business of contracting sue# electrical work.
e. 4084.4 -A— Limited iournevman electrician license.
1. An applicant for license as a limited iournevman electrician shall
must file with the application and-an affidavit in Inspections
Operations, which sets settOg -forth that the applicant:
A. Is not less than at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
thaf he.
B. Has had not less than two (2) years experience in the
electrical trade.
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electrician (sign) or a master electrician (elevator); ^z. d that
he- skull.
D. Will perform all installation, sign manufacturing,
alteration, maintenance, and repair of equipment in
maunder the Corpus Christi Electrical Code
..^.d m�v th;; -t h..e.
E. Will not independently en-gage in the business of
contracting sue# electrical work.
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2. The applicant must be examined as provided in this subsection.
f. - Maintenance electrician license.
1. An applicant for reaistfatien as a license as a maintenance
electrician shall -must file with the application an affidavit in
Inspections Operations, which sets setiirq-forth that the applicant:
A. Is v ^^', r;ess thgn at least eighteen (18) years of age-an4.
B. Has had not less than two (2) years of experience in
building electrical maintenance under a person licensed as a
master or journeyman electrician.
2. The applicant shall must file with his -the application a letter
A. Name of the employer.
B. Address of the place of employment.
C. Signature of the employer's authorized representative.
3. The applicant shall must pass an examination administered by
the4a4Wd 4e Inspections Operations- diyisi .
B. Will not contract electrical work independently.
g. 49- Apprentice electrician certificate.
1. An applications filed for a certificate license as an
apprentice electrician shall must state
A. The age of the applicant and the •RteRt th ^F h^ ,s
vn..n^in^ .^ ♦h^
B. The applicant will be learning of eF -and assisting in
the installation, maintenance or repair of electrical
wiring, fixtures and equipment.
C. The applicant will be working directly under the
supervision of a person holding a valid electrician's
license issued by the City
elassifisati .
equipment under the Corpus Christi Electrical Code.
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E. The applicant will not contract electrical work
independently.
In. J0R.2.5 Q -Cp.rt ed Electrical maintenance person certificate.
1. An application for sedified an electrical maintenance person
certificate shall must be made in writing in Inspect O erations
and addressed to the Building Official.
the examination committee, agd -snag _
3. The application must be made out on forms available in
Inspections Operations Offices ^ffoGe of the perm;t „ffiGe.
4. The applicant shall file with his application a letter from l3earing
the Siar+atufe of the person by whom the applicant is regularly
employed, with the following:
A. The name of the employer.
B. The address of the place of employment_
C. The sianature of the employer's authorized
representative.
5. The applicant must file an affidavit that:
change in his -the applicant's employment-,and.
B. Acknowledaes that work time as a
certified electrical maintenance person shat -will not be
credited towards experience needed for an electrician's
license.
C. The applicant shall -will engage in maintenance or repair
of electrical wiring and fixtures.
D. The applicant will only perform electrical work in the City
of Corpus Christi under the Corpus Christi Electrical Code.
E. The applicant will not contract electrical work
independently.
6. An applicant for certification shall -must have done one of the
following:
A. Passed an examination administered by Inspections
Operations d°^ ;t on electrical basics-Gr.
B. Been certified through the completion of a certified and/or
accredited trade school in the electrical trades -Gr- hav9.
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C. Passed an examination administered through any
approved model code agency.
upon Payment ef the fee a nrihe.d on the p m't epa
on�c
(4) Method of licensing.
3. The application must contain:
A. The applicant's name.
B. The applicant's address.
C. The applicant's phone number.
D. Any other information required by the Examination
Committee.
b. Examination. An examination must then be taken and passed by the
applicant for a license to become effective.
1. An examinations must be a comprehensive written examination
Advisory Board.
1. All examinations must be based on the most recently adopted
•1 • iu t"
1. The Examination Committee is the Building Official and the
Electrical Team Leader.
2. Each member may appoint an alternate to act in their absence.
4. Upon receipt of an application, the Examination Committee will
review the application for approval.
5. The applicant must be notified of approval or disapproval within
ten (10) days of the submission of the application.
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6. If an application is approved, the applicant must pay the
examination fee and will be scheduled for the next examination.
2. Examinations will be scheduled on the first Monday of each
calendar quarter, unless the day is an official City holiday. If an
date.
e. Issuance of license.
1. An applicant will be issued a license upon confirmation that an
applicant has satisfied all requirements for a license paid the
required annual license fee.
of the Electrical Team Leader.
f Examination fees and license and certificate fees. The application
may reissue the license or certificate upon payment of the reissuance fee
listed in the fee schedule adopted under Section 14 -1313.
revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered.
i. License expiration. All electrician licenses and certificates expire
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(5) 40&-.2-.T.-Suspension or revocation of-riphts licenses and certificates.
a ,nA 7 7:2 cinai Authority of Electrical Advisory Board. The
Electrical Advisory Board may r°^^^ .mpn.d that +he Gity GGu4,, � suspend
or revoke the license or certificate of any electrician, who after a hearing,
is found guilty of:
1. Thm ^'^^ii^° d any Using fraud or deceit ir-to obtainiaa sash
an electrician's license or certificate.
2. b—Taking out electrical permits in the name of some person,
firm or corporation authorized by law to do electrical work and then
permitting a person without a proper license to do the work er.
I s—Any gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the
performance of electrical work within the jurisdiction of the City
under this art'Gle.
1. Any person who has been aggrieved by the action of an
Code may file a complaint with the Electrical Team Leader.
2. Any officer or employee of the City, who is aware of any facts
that would indicate that an electrician, who holds a license or
certificate issued by the City, has knowingly and intentionally
violated any provisions of this article or the City's Electrical Code
must file a complaint with the Electrical Team Leader.
3. The compliant must be in writing and sworn to by an official
authorized to administer an oath.
4. The complaint must state the facts that could support a finding
electrician has performed electrical work in an incompetent or
negligent manner.
c. 084,7 Review of -grievances.
1. It shall -be-is the responsibility date of the beafd-Electrical Team
Leader to condaeA-reviews ef-and investigate complaints and
grievances, make , e�F; ^ ^�, � and .eRde..e,.^rv....eRdatm R6_
conduct a hearing to determine whether an electrician's license
should be revoked or suspended. the Electrical Team Leader may
refer the arievance or complaint to the Board in k°°^'^^ ` th th&
#+nd+ne .
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d. 408-.2-.7.4.4—Board Board Hearing
1. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Electrical Team
the complaint or grievance at a specified time and place.
2. The and the Secretary of the Board, with the advice of the City
Attorney shall -will cause a copy of the board's order and of the
information to be served upon the''Gensee by regi6tered electrician
by certified mail at least thirty (30) days before the hearing date.
3. The licensee may appear in person or by counsel at the hearin
4. The Citv Attornev. as directed by the Citv Manager, shall -will
provide counsel for the board.
5. If the assused- electrician fails or refuses to appear, the Board
may proceed to hear and determine the charge in his -the
electrician's absence.
6. If the licensee confirms the allegations or if, upon a hearing of
the -G arae complaint or grievance, the Board determines the
shaves- complaint or grievance to be true, it may FeGGR4R4eqd
suspend or revoke the;"ppRqpe license
or certificate.
7. Upon completion of its hearing the Board shall file its findings
proceedings to the City Council.
8 The Board's secretary shall also forward a certified copy of the
Board's findinas sane to the4;aersee electrician.
1 In the event of a decision to suspend the electrician's license or
certificate. the Board specify:
A. The lenath of the suspension, for a period not to exceed
one year.
B. Whether the electrician is eliaible to receive and work
under a lower classification of license durina the suspension.
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2. The Electrical Team Leader will reissue the electrician's license
or certificate at the of the suspension period upon payment of any
required fees.
3. The notice of the suspension and reinstatement of the
electrician's license or certificate will be filed in the electrician's
record. A copy will be provided to the electrician.
f. Revocation of license or certificate.
1. In the event a decision to revoke the electrician's license or
certificate. the Board must specify:
A. The length of time before the electrician may apply for an
year, but not more than three years.
B. Whether the electrician is eligible to receive and work
under a lower classification of license durina the suspension.
2. The notice of the revocation of the electrician's license or
3. After the minimum length of time, the electrician may reapply for
the license that was revoked.
4. The Electrical Team Leader may reissue the electrician's license
or certificate if the electrician passes the reouired examination and
pays any required fees.
a. 104�.- Anneal to City Council beafiflg.
1. An electrician whose license or certificate has been revoked or
shall as spa: vFaGfiGable, aner=-� the Board's findings.
2. The appeal must be filed with the City Secretary. and state the
reasons the Board's decision should be modified or reversed.
3. The City Secretary will:
A. Schedule the hearina before the City Council.
B. Notify the electrician of the time and date of the hearing.
C. Provide a copy of the proceedings before the Board to
the City Council.
4. The hearing will be based on the record of the Board's hearing.
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h. 40844.4— Violation of order. It &haN-be is unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation whose rights under a license have been suspended or
revoked by the City Council to engage in or do electrical work.
(6) 4084.4—Supervision of and responsibility for work.
a. In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering or repairing any
electrical conductors or equipment for which a permit is required by this
- -
b I. chn" he .e,.,,,.°a *kat- . An electrician with a of -the- license
and responsible for layout, sizing of components, and technical
supervision of any work which has required the securing of permits.
c. A a iournevman or hiqher classified grade electrician shAli must
be in direct "on the mob" supervision of work carried out, °^
herein except in-for work falling under the classifications of sign or
elevator work, which work sha4l- m�be performed by or directly
supervised by the person holding sush-the license or a iournevman
Particularly qualified in sush-the branch of electrical work.
d. _Should it come to the attention of the Building Official, er his th
Building Official's designee, or an inspector that such -the supervision and
control is not being maintained, in addition to filing of complaint in the
municipal court for such the violation, the-an inspector may order the work
to be discontinued
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e. The -arid the person, firm, or corporation to whom the permit has been
rem
f. Nothing, in this ; provided further, nothing herein -in this paragraph shall
be construed as prohibiting the employment of apprentices assisting a
Person duly licensed and qualified under the provisions of this chapter.
a. No and pFovided, fi WtheF, that ne more than three (3) apprentices are
may be employed for each duly licensed master or iourneyman electrician
on any one (1) electrical installation.
(7) 448-24^-.-Electrical contractors.
&-408-.2-.94—Master of record -- Contractor relationship.
1. 108.2.9.1.1.-The A master of record for a contractor, who is not
the contractor, owes a high degree of fiduciary duty to the
contractor.
2 The A master of record is the agent of the contractor authorized
to apply for permits for the contractor when the contractor is not a
master of record.
3. Whenever an act or omission of the agent (master) constitutes a
violation of law (this code), irsha;; be held to -he the act or omission
by the agent (master) may be considered to be a violation by of-the
contractor (principal).
4. 4084,94.4.—The contractor, as principal engages #h--a master
at his -the contractor's peril and is obligated through the master's
services to ensure that compliance with the City's Electrical Code
and this Ghapter;s- article are observed.
5. 408-.2-.94-.3—This code imposes upon the contractor
responsibility for the master's acts and omissions irrespective of
any intent on the contractor's part.
6. The purpose of sueb the strict obligation is founded in necessity
to provide for public safety and promote a high degree of diligence
on the part of the contractor for suss -the public protection.
7. Because the contractor has emoloved and empowered the
master to conduct business for the contractor, the contractor is
charged with the responsibility for the master's acts and omissions
when the master's acts or omissions constitute criminal conduct
under this code
8. 48- .2rThe contractor's liability undeF this e does not,,
however lessen the master's own responsibility for safe work
(GhapteF 1, 104.2.4. Resp,,,, bilit„ for- aAg , eFk 4 or relieve the
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master of criminal liability for cede- violations of this article or the
City's Electrical Code resulting from the master's conduct.
b�_' ^ °� . . Master of record -- Qualifications.
1. 4484-A-24—Every electrical contractor doing business in the
City must have at least one master of record, who holds a current
master electrician license and who is one (1) of the following:
a. A sole owner of the business:
b. A full -time paid employee of the business: or
c. An owner or officer of the business who is actively
engaged full -time in the operation and conduct of this
electrical contractor business.
2. If a master of record leaves the employ of the contractor, all
work on permits issued to that master of record must cease until
up to date with the proper information.
3. '^pT22 "Full- time" means actuallv engaged in the
employment or conduct of the business' work for an average of at
least thirty (30) hours per week, or who reasonably expects to be
actively engaged in the employment or conduct of the business'
work for an average of at least thirty (30) hours per calendar week
over a period of at least six (6) consecutive calendar months.
4. A master of record °h"" RGt Qualify as the reg ed may not act
officer of the business, evidence of the employment relationship
between the applicant (for master of record) and the
emp love r /contractor must be presented by the applicant and
em p love r /contractor.
A. Bush -The evidence must include a
true and correct copy of the most recently filed, fully
executed Texas Workforce Commission employers quarterly
report form, showing the applicant as a bona -fide employee
of the electrical contractor.
B. If the applicant has not been employed by the electrical
contractor long enough to appear on the last quarterly report,
applicant and employer/contractor must timely produce sash
the true and correct copy of the fully executed and filed
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Texas Workforce Commission report at the time the next
quarterly report is due.
C. Employer electrical contractor shall verify suskrthe report
is a true and correct copy of the state filing.
D. False verification is unlawful under this-Gede article.
6 108.2.9.2.4. _ mE)Rn the GFedeRtgal .,hw 4he The Building
Official may require the applicant to produces the applicant's
current driver's license.
108 9 O 9 5 _Thn fn renninn r entc rtn not .. nhi fn .. .c #or
of rennrd uihen he whe is same On as the elen4r'nal
6eRtFaaftOF
X496 -2-.9 -3- Disclosure under Chapter 91, Texas Labor Code.
1. 408-.24V34—.When a master of record is employed under
Chapter 91, Texas Labor Code, the master of record, the contractor
(client company) who employs the master, and the licensee who
reserves the right of direction and control over the master of record,
must each make disclosure of sud,,the fact.
2. 408.4.4.-3-.2.—Disclosure shall -must be made on forms
promulgated by the Building Official.
3. 49-29:3:3- Disclosure sha44)c-is required as a condition of the
master of record's qualification of status under this code.
4. 408er- 1-9-.3-:. -AII code requirements apply to a master of record
employed under the authority of Chapter 91, Texas Labor Code
including, but not limited to, the requirement that a master of record
serve only a single electrical contractor /employer. See- Sestieas
�nQ O n g .,n,# 408.2.9.1.4. .,boo(
5. 488-.2.A&3:� -The licensee, under the act, which reserves the
right of direction and control over the master of record, shall -will be
treated as an employer of the master, as required by state law.
6. ,° w&.Ah- The_electrical contractor (client company) employing
state law.
7. The client company (electrical contractor) and the licensee (staff
leasing company) shall each, upon demand of the Building Official
provide those employment records deemed necessary by the
Building Official--4RGkKhng_
services of the master of record are being employed by only
a single electrical contractor at any time.
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B. These records must include, but not
be limited to, the contract and payments under such -the
contract between the client company (electrical contractor)
and the licensee (staff leasing company).
d. 408-.24.4.- Electrical contractor's affidavit.
1 Every electrical contractor doing business in the City shall file
2. The affidavit must include:
A. The contractor's name.-.
B. The contractor's address;.
C. The aad- telephone numbers of the business,-.
D The names of persons having at least a ten (10) percent
ownership interest in the business;.
E. The names and addresses of the officers of the
business
F. The principal address of the business;,
H. The specific method of supervision of electrical work to
be conducted by the business.
3. The affidavit shall -must be updated annually at the time the
master electrician license is renewed to the CRY • oth the ^rite•
clevtrOman IoGen6e4e Rewai f°c°c.
�409-.2-49..&6-Master of record's place of business and elements of the
master's supervision; unlawful misrepresentation.
1. 408-.2-.O-.54—Every master of record must have and maintain an
established place of business.
2. Every master of record must afl4sha4-have a local business
telephone and shall -make the necessary arrangements to receive
messages from the Building Official.
3 The master of record shall -be-is responsible for the supervision
of all electrical work done pufsuant4G -under any electrical permits
issued to the master of record or the master of
record's authorized agent as despr bed in the GGfpus r "r m-..;
E4estfisal cede.
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4 The master of record's Any- -dale- authorized agent shall-must be
a full time employee of said -the electrical contractor business.
5. master of record's supervisory
responsibilities for permitted electrical work shaWinclude, but are
not be limited to:
A. 108.2.9.5.2.1. FRs re Ensuring the appropriate class of
electrician master or iourneyman shall -be is present on site
to perform direct "on the mob" supervision for each permitted
L
permitted mob site (eRGUFe number of ^^^r°^`o^°° ^ ^°`
C. ^a
'.',� °,5,24Maintaining suGh-supervisory presence on
the permitted mob sites to effeot�ensure code compliance
6. :8,53 -A master of record who secures a permit for
above, commits an offense
7. 48&2:- 8�4: -An electrical contractor whose master of record
(agent) commits a code violation, including the offense described in
Section 14- 225(a)(7)a.5 sha 1°,.ko�is
also in violation of this-Gede article.
8. A misrepresentation made by the master of record or failure to
supervise by a master of record shall -will be presumed to be a code
circumvention to benefit the electrical contractor to the detriment of
the public health, safety, and welfare.
10. -Where code violations have been observed on a
permitted mob or substantial deviation from the standards of good
workmanlike electrical work has been observed, `h°• °use
the presumption that the master of record is not performing k►islher
the master of record's supervisory responsibilities;
fib) may be made.
f. 9.6. Displav or evidence of license.
All electricians must fittingly display their licenses as provided4lef&R, in
this paragraph.
1. 408-.2-.Q.-6.4—Every holder of a license as a master electrician
master electrician -sign or master electrician - elevator shall display
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his -the license in a conspicuous place in his-master's principal
place of business =and
2 '^Q�:°o -6-. Every holder of a license shall_
g ^Q 94.4dentification of vehicles.
1 Each electrical contractor engaged in the installation or repair of
electrical wiring shall have the firm's name conspicuously
displayed, le-adhl from d* + f fifty on all vehicles
used by the firm in the transaction of his business.
(b) 4G8 -.3-- Mechanical contractors.
(1) 498-.34- Mechanical license law.
a Licensing of mechanical contractors is regulated by the Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law Chapter 1302,
Texas Occupations Code.
b If an application for a permit indicates that the work or any portion of
the permit only if the applicant holds the required license and has paid the
annual mechanical contractor registration fee required by Section
14- 1313..
c The license holder shad -must furnish
Building Operations with a certificate of insurance evidencing the
1 The insurance coverage shalfmust include a provision that in
the event such -the coverage is canceled or reduced the insurance
in coverage.
insurance coverage in effect.
(2) 49844-- Affidavit A person licensed as a mechanical contractor by the
State of Texas may file an affidavit with Inspections
Operations authorizing a designated agent to apply for and receive permits in
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said the person's behalf, and affirming that said -the licensed person assumes all
responsibility for any permit obtained by said -the agent.
(314- 14dentification of vehicles Each person engaged in the installation
or repair of mechanical systems or parts thereof, shall have sthe name
TO
from the vehicle.
(c) Plumbers.
(1) 4994-- Plumbing license law.
a Licensing of plumbers is regulated by "The Plumbing License Law ",
Chapter 1301 Texas Occupations Code.
(2) 406A. I.-Texas Water Code.
a Licensing of irrigators is regulated by "T `' " Chapter 1903 Texas
Occupations Code.
b If an application for a permit indicates that the work to be done is
required by said -the law to be performed by a licensed irrigator, then the
building official sha4-may issue the permit only if the applicant holds the
required license.
(3) 4984-3-- Agents A person licensed by the State of Texas as an irrigator or
said the licensed person's behalf, and affirming that said -the licensed person
assumes all responsibility for any permit obtained by said-the agent.
(41'^�rldentification of vehicles. Each person who engages in the
business of plumbing or irrigation in the City of Corpus Christi shall have the firm
vehicle.
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(1) 108.4.1. -House mover's license required.
ITZ -
n4Gvmg moves a houses buildings or other structures within the City.--as
defined -above
b An applicant for a house movers license shall apply to the Building
Official for a house mover's license.
business.
d The applicant shall -must pay at the time of application as -the annual
(2) '^.wT2-.-Term of license and renewal.
a A house mover's license shaN-be -is valid for one (1) year from the date
R issuance. unless sooner revoked.
b A house mover's license may be renewed at the end of its term by filing
an application for renewal and paving the annual license fee established in
Section 14 -1313.
b House moving permits may only be issued to the holder of current and
valid house movers license.
c The house mover shall move (relocate and secure) the permitted
structure and demelish and �.�y star
feundatlen elements at the
+ + UF8 's moved-above-wade within forty -five (45) days from the date of
issuance of the moving permit.
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d The house mover must demolish and remove any debris piers
(4)408 4_4'_Notification payments and revocation of license.
— .... -- -
alonq the route over which said the house building or structure may be
moved at least twenty-four (24) hours before said -the house building, or
structure shad must be moved.
1 That the structure is moved in a timely manner.
4 AA7
d -,o �A� -Upon the completion of the moving operation and the fins
determination of the expenses including time and material incurred by the
the permit holder, the ia##eFhouse mover shall a s#the
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City's expenses to th G'+v r"" re to pay +''°°° within ten (10)
corporation engaged in the business of house moving in the City and a
letter from the building official upon the receipt of documentation from the
mover's license.
e 4884-The Building Official may suspend or revoke at any time a
house mover's license if the holder of said -the license while preparing,
moving or securing anv house building or structure violates the terms of
this code or any other ordinance of the City. Rp `• fGF reinstatement
[I7� h F'I 4. 4L� L, - I' h I'1 the L. '+M+1 of
may __ _ -
infraeiien A loGeRse re'RstatemeRt fPP shall + be pamd ° ded fo-F
1 The Building Official may suspend a house mover's license for
any period less than sixty (60) days.
period of one (1) year.
3 A revocation of license shad- requires re- licensing4n- asserdaase
under subsection (d)(1) of this section.
4 The decision of the Building Official to suspend or revoke a
house mover's license may be appealed to the City Council. Any
appeal must be filed in writing with the City Secretary, within ten
working days of the date of the Building Official's decision.
Official.
1 The house mover must submit Af
future infractions.
2 A license reinstatement fee sham must be paid before a house
mover's license is reissued as provided for in the permit fee
schedule.
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(5) 4824:5- Amount of house mover's bond.
a The amount of bond required by Section 331-3- 4- 14- 215(m)(6) ef-the
is twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00).
good and reliable surety company or may give a sufficient personal bond
with two (2) or more financially responsible persons as sureties.
1 Before becoming effective said the bond requires the approval
of the City Attorney.
2. The Said -bond spaµalse -must be conditioned that it shall -will not
term of the house mover's license.
(6) 408-0-6 -- Required house mover's insurance.
a The applicant shall file with the Building Official a comprehensive
general liability, motor vehicle liability, and property damage insurance
policies.
insured in an amount determined by the Director of Safety and Risk
Management under the provisions of Section 17 -15 of the Code of
Ordinances.
c The policy shall -must be effective for the duration of the license
requested by the applicant.
Sec. 14 -226. Technical construction boards.
(a) Building Code Board of Appeals.
(1) Appointment There is hereby established the Building Code Board of
Appeals which shall consist of seven (7) members. The board shall be
appointed by the City Council This board shall have the guidance and
assistance of the Building Official and /or the Building Code Engineer.
(2) Membership and terms.
a. Membership The Building Code Board of Appeals shall be composed
of one (1) architect one (1) general contractor, one (1) engineer, three (3)
members at large from the building industry and one (1) member not
connected with the building industry.
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b Terms Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years.
Terms shall be staggered so that no more than three (3) terms expire in
any calendar year. The term of each member shall continue until his
successor is appointed subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term
limitation established by ordinance Any member of the board may be
removed by the City council for cause A vacancy shall be filled for the
unexpired term in the same manner in which original appointments are
required to be made Absence of any member from regular meetings of
the board shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the
City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances.
c Quorum and voting Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a
quorum In varying the application of any provisions of this code or in
modifying an order of the Building Official affirmative votes of the majority
present but not less than four (4) affirmative votes required. No board
member shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or
substantial interest in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics.
d Secretary of the board. The Building Official or his authorized
representative shall act as secretary of the board The secretary shall
make a detailed record of all of the board's proceedings, which shall set
forth the reasons for its decision the vote of each member, the absence(s)
of a member and any failure of a member to vote . A record of all
business conducted by the board shall be maintained in the offices of the
inspection division.
rulings and alternate materials and methods of construction, consider individual
variances of the City of Corpus Christi Building Code and the Flood Hazard
Prevention Code and recommend to the adoption of and changes to the City of
Corpus Christi Building Code and the Flood Hazard Prevention Code to the City
Council.
a Appeals of Decision of the Building Official.
1 Right to Appeal The owner of a building or structure, or his
duly authorized agent may appeal from the decision of the Building
Official to the Building Code Board of Appeals whenever any one
(1) of the following conditions are claimed to exist:
A. The Building Official rejected or refused to approve the
mode or manner of construction proposed to be followed or
materials to be used in the erection or alteration of a building
or structure.
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B The provisions of the code do not apply to this specific
case.
C That an equally _good or more desirable form of
construction can be employed in any specific case.
D The true intent and meaning of this code or any of the
regulations thereunder have been misconstrued or
incorrectly interpreted.
2 Notice of appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed
within ninety (90) days after the decision is rendered by the Building
Official Appeals shall be on forms provided by the Building Official
An application fee shall accompany the notice of appeal.
3 Unsafe or dangerous buildings orservice systems. In the
case of a building or structure which in the opinion of the Building
Official is unsafe unsanitary or dangerous the building official may
in his order, limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period.
b. Variances.
1 Authority to Grant Variance. The Building Code Board of
Appeals when so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the
application of any provision of the City of Corpus Christi Building
Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code to any particular case
when in the board's opinion the enforcement thereof would do
manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of these codes or public interest or when in its opinion the
interpretation of the Building Official should be modified or
reversed and also finds all the following:
A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which
are peculiar to the building structure or service system
involved and which are not applicable to others.
B That the special conditions and circumstances do not
result from the action or inaction of the applicant.
C That granting the variance requested will not confer on
the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the City
of Corpus Christi Building Code or the Flood Hazard
Prevention Code to other buildings, structures or service
s sy tem.
D That the variance granted is the minimum variance that
will make possible the reasonable use of the building,
structure or service system.
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E That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the
general intent and purpose of the City of Corpus Christi
Building Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code and will
not be detrimental to the public health safety and general
welfare.
for which the variance is required shall be commenced or
completed or both In addition the board may prescribe
appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the City of
Corpus Christi Building Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code.
Violation of the conditions of a variance is a violation of this Code.
(4) Procedures of the board.
a Rules and regulations The board shall establish rules and
regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of
this code.
b Organization The board shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman
during the first meeting of each calendar vear. Members elected chairman
and vice chairman shall serve for the calendar year in which elected. If a
vacancy occurs in the office of chairman or vice chairman the board shall
elect a replacement to serve out the unfilled term .
c Frequency of meetings The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting
per month The regular called meeting shall be held on the fourth
Thursday of each month except when there are no transactions or
business for the board to address in which case the meeting may be
canceled The board shall meet on call of the chairman for such special
or called meetings as necessary for the board's proper performance of
duty.
d. Decisions.
1 The Building Code Board of Appeals shall in every case reach
a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
2 A decision of the Building Code Board of Appeals to vary the
application of any provision of the City of Corpus Christi Building
Code or the Flood Hazard Prevention Code or to modify an order of
the building official shall specify (1) in what manner such variation
or modification is made (2) the condition upon which it is made and
(3) the reasons therefore.
(5)Appeal to City Council The Building Official and the person requesting a
decision from the board shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Building
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Code Board of Appeals to the City Council provided that if the decision is not
appealed the decision of the board shall become final in thirty -one (31) days.
(b) Electrical Advisory Board.
(1) Appointment. There is hereby established the Electrical Advisory Board
which shall consist of nine (9) members. The board shall be appointed by the
City council This board shall have the guidance and assistance of the Building
Official and the Chief Electrical Inspector.
(2) Membership and terms.
a. Membership Persons who serve on the electrical a Advisory b oard
as members shall be qualified as follows:
1 Two (2) persons each of whom shall have had at least five (5)
years active experience as a master electrician;
2 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years active
experience as a iourneyman electrician;
3 Two (2) engineers: one (1) shall be a licensed professional
engineer in the State of Texas and the other shall have a bachelor
of science degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of five
(5) years experience in the practice of electrical engineering;
4 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years
experience in the commercial building industry:
5 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years
experience in the home building industry; and
6 Two (2) persons residents of Corpus Christi not connected with
the electrical industry.
b Terms Members shall be appointed for staggered terms of two (2)
years The term of each member shall continue until his successor is
appointed subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation
established by ordinance Any member of the board may be removed by
the City council for cause A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term
in the same manner in which original appointments are required to be
made Absence of any member from regular meetings of the board shall
be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City of Corpus
Christi Code of Ordinances.
c Quorum and voting. Five (5) members of the board present at any
meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business The
concurring vote of not less than five (5) members of the board shall be
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necessary to constitute an official action of the board. No board member
shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or substantial interest
in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics.
d Secretary of board. The Building Official or his authorized
representative shall act as secretary of the board. The secretary shall
make a detailed record of all of the board's proceedings, which shall set
forth the reasons for its decision the vote of each member, the absence(s)
of a member and any failure of a member to vote . A record of all
business conducted by the board shall be maintained in the offices of the
Inspections division.
(3) Powers The Electrical Advisory Board shall review -grievances filed against
any licensed electrical contractors shall review grievances within the scope of
the electrical code shall concur on a proposed alternative material alternate
method of construction or technical ruling prior to such alternative or ruling
becoming effective and -shall recommend changes of the City of Corpus Christi
Electrical Code to the City Council and may suspend or revoke an electrician's
licensed issued under Section 14- 225(a).
a Appeals of rulings and decisions regarding alternative materials
methods of construction Both the Building Official and the Electrical
Advisory Board must concur with a proposed alternate material,
alternative method of construction or technical ruling prior to such
alternative or ruling becoming effective The appellant °"^'a,a l iave-has the
to appeal a decision of the Electrical Advisory Board to the City Council.
Official.
c Unsafe or dangerous buildings or service systems. In the case of
a building structure or service system which, in the opinion of the Building
Official is unsafe unsanitary or dangerous the Building Official may, in
his order, limit the time for such appeals to a shorter period.
(4) Procedures of the board.
this code.
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b Organization The board shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman
Zing the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected chairman
and vice chairman shall serve for the calendar year in which elected. If a
vacancy occurs in the office of chairman or vice chairman the board shall
elect a replacement to serve out the unfilled term in the same manner as
the chairman and vice chairman were elected.
c Frequency of meetings The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting
per month The regular called meeting shall be held on the third
Thursday of each month except when there are no transactions or
business for the board to address in which case the meeting may then be
canceled The board shall meet on call of the chairman for such special
or called meetings as necessary for the board's proper performance of
d uty.
d Decisions The Electrical Advisory Board shall in every case, reach
a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
(5LAppea/ to City Council The Building Official and the person requesting a
decision from the board shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Electrical
Advisory Board to the City Council; provided that if the decision is not appealed,
the decision of the board shall become final in thirty -one (31) days.
(c) Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board.
(1) Appointment There is hereby established the Mechanical /Plumbing
Advisory Board which shall consist of eleven (11) members. The board shall be
appointed by the City Council. This board shall have the guidance and
assistance of the Building Official and the chief mechanical /plumbing inspector.
(2) Membership and terms.
a Membership Persons who serve on the Mechanical /Plumbing
Advisory Board as members shall be qualified as follows:
1 Three (3) persons each of whom shall have had at least five (5)
years of active experience as a plumber, at least three (3) years of
which shall have been in Corpus Christi is currently licensed in the
State of Texas and is currently active in the plumbing trade. At
least two (2) of these persons shall be licensed as master
plumbers;
2 One (1) person who and shall have had at least five (5) years of
active experience as a mechanical engineer, who is a licensed
professional engineer in the State of Texas.;
3 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years of
experience in the home building industry ;
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4 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years
experience in the commercial building industry.:
5 Three (3) persons each of whom shall have had at least five (5)
years of active experience in the heating, ventilation air
conditioning and refrigeration contracting business and licensed in
the State of Texas;.
6 One (1) person who shall have had at least five (5) years of
active experience in landscape irrigation and is licensed as an
irrigator by the State of Texas and
7 One (1) person not connected with the building industry.
b Terms Members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years, . The
term of each member shall continue until his successor is appointed,
subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation established by
ordinance Any member of the board may be removed by the City Council
for cause A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Absence
of any member from regular meetings of the board shall be cause for
removal from office in accordance with the City of Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances.
c Quorum and voting Six (6) members of the board present at any
meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The
concurring vote of not less than six (6) members of the board shall be
necessary to constitute an official action of the board. No board member
shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or substantial interest
in violation of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics.
d Secretary of board The Building Official or his authorized
representative shall act as secretary of the board The secretary shall
make a detailed record of all of the board's proceedings which shall set
forth the reasons for its decision the vote of each member, the absence of
a member and any failure of a member to vote . A record of all business
conducted by the board shall be maintained in the offices of the Building
Inspections division.
(3) Powers.
a Advice & Recommendations The Mechanical /Plumbing Board shall
advise the City Manager regarding any matter in the mechanical,
plumbing and irrigation fields which it considers should be brought to the
attention of the City Council and shall recommend changes to the City of
Corpus Christi Gas Mechanical and Plumbing Codes to the City council.
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construction or technical ruling Both the Building Official and the
Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board must concur with a proposed
alternate material alternative method of construction, or technical ruling
prior to such alternative or ruling becoming effective In no case may the
board concur with an alternate material alternative method of
construction or technical ruling which is contrary to or does not meet or
exceed the standards set by technical construction codes as adopted by
the City Council.
1 Notice of appeal Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed
within ninety (90) calendar days after the decision is rendered by
the Building Official Appeals shall be on a form provided by the
Building Official.
case of a building structure or service system which in the opinion
of the building official is unsafe unsanitary or dangerous, the
Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such appeals to
a shorter period.
Codes.
(4) Procedures of the board.
a Rules and regulations The board shall establish rules and
regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of
this code.
and vice chairman shall serve for the calendar Year in which elected. If a
vacancy occurs in the office of chairman or vice chairman, the board shall
elect a replacement to serve out the unfilled term .
c Frequency of meetings The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting
per month The regular called meeting shall be held on the second
Thursday of each month except when there are no transactions or
business for the board to address upon which the meeting may then be
canceled The board shall meet on call of the chairman for such special
or called meetings as necessary for the board's proper performance of
d uty.
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d. Decisions.
1. The Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board shall in every case,
reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay.
2 A decision of the Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board to modify
an order of the Building Official shall specify (1) in what manner
such modification is made (2) the condition upon which it is made
and (3) the reasons therefore.
e Interpretations. The board when so appealed to and after a hearing,
(1) may render an interpretation of this code (2) may decide that the
provisions of this code do not apply, (3) may approve or modify the
request for an alternate method of construction or material submitted by
the applicant for concurrence or (4) may refuse the applicant's request.
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one (31) days.
a The applicant s"^'s s,: ;a: —has the right to appeal a decision of the
Building Official or the Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board to the City
Council.
b The Building Official �� has the right to appeal a decision of the
Mechanical /Plumbing Advisory Board to the City Council.
Sec. 14 -227. 497- Violations and penalties.
(a) 487-4- Penalties.
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provisions of this article or the Technical Construction Codes is committed or
(3) The Each owner Gpowners -of any building or structure failing to comply with
"pis quilts of a separate offense,
proceeding including actions for injunction to prevent restrain correct or abate any act
conduct work business practice or use which is in violation of and illegal as specified
herein this article or the Technical Construction Codes.
Codes—.ede.
Secs 14 -229 —14 -230. Reserved.
DIVISION 2 BUILDING CODE
"Sec 14 -231 Building Construction Code. With the following additions, deletions,
and revisions the International Building Code 2003 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 Building Construction Code for the City of Corpus Christi:
rules for the administration of the Building Construction Code and the other
Technical Construction Codes of the City of Corpus Christi, including the
"(2) Section 403.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 403. 1.1 to read as follows:
"403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having
occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
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"(3) Chapter 4 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new
Sections 419 and 420 to read as follows:
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"419.3 Aisles For exit purposes the aisles are considered a public way and may not be
permanently unobstructed.
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"419.4.3 Cross aisles must have a minimum width of six (6) feet (one and eighty
three hundredths (1.83) meters).
"419.4.4 Cross aisles may not serve more than of ten (10) tenant spaces. if
sinale side loaded or twenty (20) tenant spaces, if double loaded.
"419.4.5 In any tenant configuration sizing of tenant areas as it relates to
occupancy loading may not exceed the occupancy capacity of the access aisles.
gr. i a- 1b
associated with the production from the well.
"(3a) Section 1025.4 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
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"1025.4 Operational constraints. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be
operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles,
prates or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and
rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with X1025.2
and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a
keV4Gol, -e force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape
buildings smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with §907.2.10 regardless of
the valuation of the alteration."
"(4) Section 1101.2 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
"1101 2 Design Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be
"(5) Section 1507.8 of the International Building Code is amended by adding
Sections 1507.8.8 and 1507.8.9 to read as follows:
"1507.8 Wood shingles. The installation of wood shingles shall comply with the
provisions of this section and Table 1507.8.
"(6) Section 1507.9 of the International Building Code is amended by adding
Sections 1507.9.9 and 1507.9.10 to read as follows:
"1507.9 Wood shakes. The installation of wood shakes shall comply with the
provisions of this section and Table 1507.8.
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1507 9 9 Where permitted Wood shakes grade labeled No 1 shakes with a
seuiui i.
"(7) Exception 3 to Section 1609 1 1 of the International Building Code is revised
to read as follows:
111609.1.1 Determination of wind loads.
"EXCEPTIONS:
2001 Edition."
"(8) Section 1609.1 1 1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
"1609.1.1.1 Applicability. The provisions of SSTD 10 are applicable only to buildings
located within Exposure B or C as defined in §1609.4. The provisions of SSTD and the
AF &PA Wood Frame Construction Manual for One and Two Family Dwellings 2001
Edition shall not apply to building sited on the upper half of an isolated hill ridge or
escarpment meeting the following conditions:
"1 The hill ridge or escarpment is 60 feet (18.288 mm) or higher if located in
exposure B or 30 feet (9144 mm) or higher if located in exposure C:
"2 The maximum average slope of the hill exceeds 10 percent: and
"I The hill ridge or escarpment is unobstructed upwind by other such
topographic features for a distance from the high point of 50 times the height
of the hill or 1 mile (1.61 km) whichever is greater.
"(9) Section 1609-1.4 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
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windborne debris is not reauired For structures located in the Inland I area as adopted
therein as follows:
"1 Glazed-Exterior openings located within 30 feet (9144 mm) of grade shall
meet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of ASTM E 1996.
"2 Glazed Exterior openings located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above grade
shall meet the provisions of the Small Missile Test of ASTM E 1996.
"The products for exterior openings shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions for the manner in which they were tested for
uniform static wind pressure resistance and for windborne debris resistance.
"Exceptions:
am
panel span of 8 feet (2438 mm) are permitted for opening protection in
one- and two- story buildings Panels shall be precut to cover the
glazed openings with attachment hardware provided. Attachments
shall be designed to resist the components and cladding loads
determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 1609.6.1.2.
Attachment in accordance with Table 1609.1 .4 is permitted for building
with a mean roof height of 33 feet (10.058 mm) or less where wind
speeds (3- second gust) do not exceed 130 miles per hour (57.2 m/s).
"2 Buildings in Category I as defined in Table 1604.5 including
production greenhouses as defined in Section 1608.3.3."
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for windborne debris resistance.
"(10) The title of Table 1609.1.4 of the International Building Code is revised to
read as follows:
"TABLE 1609.1.4
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"(11) Section 1609 1.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 1609.1.1.2 to read as follows:
"1609.1.1 Determination of wind loads.
"(12) Section 1612.3 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
"1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas.
shall- includes at a minimum areas of special flood hazard as identified by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled 'The
Flood Insurance Study for Nueces County, Texas, unincorporated areas," dated
September 27 1972 as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)
and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto The adopted flood
hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared
to be part of this section.
"(13) Section 1805 8.2 of the International Building Code is amended by adding
to read as follows:
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"1805.8.2 Slab -on- ground foundations. Slab -on- ground, mat or raft foundations on
expansive soils shall be designed and constructed in accordance with WRI /CRSI
Design of Slab -on- Ground Foundations or PTI Design and Construction of Post -
Tensioned Slabs -On- Ground.
"EXCEPTION: Slab -on- ground systems that have performed adequately in soil
conditions similar to those encountered at the building site are permitted subject
to the approval of the building official.
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provision.
plan and specifications or a letter signed and sealed by the engineer of record
accompanied by the test results that substantiate compliance with the code
required.
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111805 8 2 4 Certification The engineer of record must submit to the Citv a
occupancy for new construction.
tensioned slab on grade foundation:
"1 For the center lift design a sub m = 6 feet and v sub m = 5.7
inches:
= 7 5 tsar anti v Sun m =
(90) percent standard proctor density.
post- tensioned slab on grade toundation:
m
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"2 Minimum beam widths must be ten (10) inches:
"3. Maximum beam spacing must be sixteen (16) feet and
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"1 Minimum beam depth must be eighteen (18) inches: and
"2. Maximum beam spacing must be twenty -two (22) feet.
tensioned slab on grade foundations:
construction:
"3. That all fill has been placed under the engineer's design in any
portions or sections of the foundation supporting grade: and
percent standard proctor density.
111805.8.2.6.3 Prior to the placement of concrete an inspection of the
beam geometrics penetrations cable(s) cable(s) anchorage /steel
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requirements of this section.
"(14) Section 1805 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new
Sections 1805.10 and 1805.11 to read as follows:
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"SECTION 1805
FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
supporting the following detached structures:
"1 Garages less than 900 square feet
"2 Storage sheds less than 500 square feet.
11 Carports.
'A Patio covers.
1805.11 Other foundation standards Alternate foundation designs may be permitted
"(15) Section 1808 2 1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding
new Sections 1808.2.1.1 and 1808.2.1.2 to read as follows:
"1808.2.1 Design.
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3 All wood piling must be pressure impregnated according to AWPA
Standard C3.
nailin .
6 Nails used to secure sills to pilings must be 20d or larger.
two (2) feet of concrete.
9 Structures elevated in flood zones must conform to the requirements of the Flood
Hazard Prevention Code.
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GRADE TO SLOPE AWAY
FROM FOUNDATION 32m-
2X4' TREATED BOTTOW 1TE W/
5/8' X 8- GALV. ANCH, BOLTS 048' O.C.
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1/2t CL
SAND OR SELECT FILL
2'CL
•e 6' 6 MIL POLYETHYLENE MOISTURE
BARRIER, LAP ALL JOINTS 6',
TAPE TO SEAL
EXTERIOR BEAM DETAIL
INTERIOR BEAM DETAIL
1'1uu.zt JL^o ANN otAM Ut1AU.. i
(SLAB REINFORCING STEEL)
( sPAW l SPACM FA WAY
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NOTL MAX. PANEL DIMMON DETERMWES SUE
Ala SPACING FOR FAN*MNOND STEEL
MAIL PANEL 0WOON FOR
llcltF MIDGFR cola. EiID17C - 20'�
ALL mHER CCII&CDON -
(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
TENSION AND CONIMMON FARS (4) - 3/4' o
SnWFJPS OCTERION BEAMS - I2. OX-
STIlla : WIFlm W-AMS - Ir ox-
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
-- — OF-ANY CONCRETE. ANY — ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE 1805.1
SLAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
• W FOR WOOD FRAME FOR ONE OWN DEXPPAAN IVSOI STRUCTURES
CONSTRUCDON W/ SIDING
I FOR VENEER, CAVRY AND CRY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
MASONRY CONSIMXWN BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
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GRADE TO SLOPE AWAY
FROM FOUNDATION 32"
2 "X4" TREATED BOTTOM PLATE W/
5/8" X 8- ANCHOR BOLTS 048" O.C.
-11/2" CL
veRlFS 11/x" TO 3 112-7 - .
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SAND OR
2 "CL SELECT FILL
•8' 6" 6 MIL POLYETHYLENE
MOISTURE BARRIER.
LAP ALL JOINTS 6 ".
TAPE AND SEAL
BEAM DETAIL
EXISTING SLAB
18' X 5/8" DOWELS -
O 16" O.C. (DRILL' MIN. 8"
INTO EXISTING SLAB.)
PORCHES, TERRACES, ATTACHED
GARAGES AND BREEZEWAYS
(SLAB REINFORCING STEEL)
mAx `� �� Irwr
10' 3/S' 12'
1S' 1/2' 1Y'
ZO' 1/y' 10'
NOTE MAX PANEL DIMENSM DETERMINES SIZE
AND SPACING FOR REWDRCM STEEL
MAX. PANEL DIMENSION FOR:
ffffa 7T�CON%CBIIOONN -- 2DF
(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
TENSION AND COWESSION 8US (4) - 3/4' 0
SDrSUPS; DM MR BERMS - 1Y O.C-
SINU MPS: NIERIOR BEANS - 12' Mr-
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE 1805.2
SLAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
• B" FOR WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR ONE OWN DC ASST STRUCTURES
W/ SIDING
10' FOR VENEER, CAVITY AND
MASONRY CONSrttucnON 285- CRY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION .=.w
GRADE TO SLOPE AWAY 2 "X4" TREATED BOTTOM PLATE W/
FROM FOUNDATION 32 ", /_5/8- X e" GALV. ANCHOR BOLTS 048" O.C.
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TAPE TO SEAL
EXTERIOR BEAM DETAIL
1-w Z
INTFRIOR PFA1A__DETAII
* *HOUSE SLAB AND BEAM DETAILS
(SLAB REINFORCING STEEL)
B X B X/B OA SM WW MESH
WK BEAM P�. SPACING FOR NIERXIR MS
BEA
SHALL BE 2D -0 . IN THE CASE OF TWO MW
BUXDIND oR CONCEWTRATED lDbS1 BEAMS sliAlL
BE IDGTED UNDER BFMING w�ia IND COLUMNS.
(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
TETISION AND COMPREMN BARS (4) - S/B" 0
SRRRUpS: EXTR= BEAMS - 240 0.C.
SBRRups INIFIDOR BEAMS - 24" D.C.
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SO-FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE 1805.3
• B' FOR WOOD FRAME
CONSTRUCTION W/ SOING
10" FOR VENEER. CAVITY AND
MASONRY COMSTRUMM
SANDY SOFT SOBS AS IN CORPUS
CHRISTI. FLDUR BLUFF. AND NORTH BEACH
SLAB AND BFNS REQUIREMENTS
FOR ONE AND STORY SOILS
CITY OF
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GRADE TO SLOPE AWAY
FROM FOUNDATION 32'
2'X4' TREATED BOTTOM PLATE W/
5/8' X 8' ANCHOR BOLTS 048' O.C.
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SAND OR
2'CL SELECT FILL
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18's X 5�(8. p0)NELS
0 16' O C. G(DRILL MIN. 8'
INTO EXISTIN SLAB.)
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MOISTURE BARRIER
LAP ALL JOINTS 6 ,
TAPE AND SEAL
BEAM DETAIL
**POGRARAGES AND BREEZEWAYS E
(SLAB REINFORCING STEEL)
a X e X /a GA. SraL WIRE MEM
NOTE
SHALL BE 2Mo . SPACING FOR iHiQaOR BFM15
(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
TENSION AND COMPREMON BARS (4) - 5/9' e
SRRRUPS: EXTEROR BE45 - 24' O.C.
MMUPS: glMWR BVW - 24' O.C.
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CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
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CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTIO FIGURE 1805.4
• B' FOR WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
to� � BEM CAVmr AND SLAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
ON NON-
MASONRr CONMUCDON IXPANSNE SOILS
» SANDY SOFr SOBS AS tN CORPUS
CHRISTI. FLOUR BLUFF. AND NORTH BENCH 287- BUILDING INSPECTION INNSSPECUTIIONHDMSION _%r
10" NOTE'
ALL CONCRETE MUST BE 2500 P.S.I.
2. BOLTS OR STRAPS MANDATORY ON EXTERIOR PIERS.
10 GA. GALV. STRAP 3. MAXIMUM PIER SPACING B' -0" ON CENTER.
OR 5/8" GALV. BOLT NOTE: '
TERMITE SHIELD $Piton SIZE POUR BLOCK AND
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GROUND LEVEL
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CONSTRUCTION W ACCORDANCE WITH THIS. DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REOTRREIMM FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(9INLDMRG). OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SG.ET: IN
FLOOR AREA CONSTRUCTION SWILL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
9Y A CITY BUILDING OFF AL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQRRREMENTS SWILL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
calf CATION AND WSPEC ION.
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I'LluTING PIER OTHER LIGHT FRAME STRUCTURES
low NOTE:
1. ALL CONCRETE MUST BE 2500 P.S.I.
2. BOLTS OR STRAPS MANDATORY ON EXTERIOR PIERS.
10 GA. GALV. STRAP 3. MAXIMUM PIER SPACING B' -0' ON CENTER.
OR 5/8" GALV. BOLT
SHIELD
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5/8" DEF. REBAR =
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GROUND LEVEL ONE do TWO STORY RESIDENCE AND
T I OTHER LIGHT FRAME STRUCTURES
FIGURE 1808.2(A)
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TYPICAL PIER }
FOUNDATION DETAILS
DRILLED PIER BUILDING INSPECTION DMSION ►..?
OUT SIDE
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GROUND LEVEL
20 d. NAILS OR 1/4" LAG BOLTS
�— MINIMUM INTO SILL.
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CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE.
(BUILDING). OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SOFT. IN
FLOOR AREA CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
RF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
EQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
ERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION.
SHIELD
1/8" OR-10 GA.
GALV. METAL,,:
STRAP
P
ti
5/8" ANCHOR BOLT 10"
W/ WASHER AND NUT Nom:
1. ALL CONCRETE MUST BE 2500 P,S.I.
2. BOLTS OR STRAPS MANDATORY ON EXTERIOR PIERS.
3. MAXIMUM PIER SPACING B' -0" ON CENTER.
V)
W
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c
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GROUND LEVEL—\
`Cr�� 7�y'� " �� \�x FIGURE 1B08.2(B)
BOLT TYPICAL PIER
STRAP & BOLT
DETAILS
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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"(16) Section 2104.1.5 of the International Building Code is revised to read as
follows:
"2104.1.5 Lintels. Masonry directly above chases or recesses wider than 12 inches
(305 mm) must be supported on lintels. The design for lintels shall be in accordance
with Section 2107 and section 2108. Minimum length of end support shall be 4 inches
under full load or the anchored veneer. Lintels and supports of cold formed steel
"(17) Section 2104.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 2104.1.9 to read as follows:
"2104.1. Masonry construction.
"2104.1.9 Masonry openings. The masonry openings must be supported by well
buttressed arches and lintels of noncombustible materials that bear on the wall at each
Archie of cold formed steel construction must conform to the requirements of this
section.
"(18) Section 2104 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 2104.6 to read as follows:
"2104
CONSTRUCTION
building paper must be free from holes and breaks other than those created by
fasteners and construction systems due to attaching of the barrier. The felt or building
paper must be applied over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls. The felt or building
the exterior wall framing members and the insulation board.
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"EXCEPTIONS The approved barrier is not required in any of the following
circumstances:
"1 In back - plastered construction.
"2 When there is no human occupancy.
"3 Under approved paperbacked metal or wire fabric lath.
'A Behind lath and Portland cement plaster applied to the underside of
roof and eave projections.
"(19) Section 3107 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 3107.2 to read as follows:
"SECTION 3107
SIGNS
the owner or lessee.
or correct the unsafe conditions:
1. Any around sign which is located without authorization on the right-of-
way of any public street.
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twenty (20) feet on each of such boundaries from the point of
"3 Any sign that is not anchored to withstand the wind pressure as
specified in 1609 of this code.
"(20) Chapter 31 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new
Section 3110 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 31
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
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structure is attached.
body for placing any facility or structure in water of the City.
• • i•
"3110.3.1.4 All piers must be designed to withstand a total live load of fifty
(501 pounds per square foot.
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"3110.3.2 Design All boat docks and fishing piers must be designed by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas.
1 1 : I . . - . ... .. , 1 i 1 . . -
"3110.3.3.2 Damaged piers not completely rebuilt must be completely
removed."
"(21) Section 3401 of the International Building Code is amend by adding a new
Section 3401.4 to read as follows:
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"(22) Section 3408 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a
new Section 3408.2 to read as follows:
"Section 3408
MOVED STRUCTURES
Ordinances.
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"(23) Chapter 35 of the International Building Code is amended by revising the
reference to WFCM 962001 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 35
REFERENCED STANDARDS
"AFPA American Forest and Paper Association
111 19`h Street, NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036
Standard
reference
number Title
Referenced
in code
Section Number
"WFCM - -01 Wood Frame Construction Manual for One -
and Two- Family Dwellings 2301.2.3, 2308.1, 2308.2.1
(24) The International Building Code is amended by adding new Appendices K
and L to read as follows:
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building.
"K102 4 Glass in exterior doors No glass should be used on any exterior door
within forty inches of any lock.
1 inch.
K102.5.2. Lock bolts should have a case hardened steel insert to resist
hack sawina.
"K102 5 3 Locks should have case hardened steel cylinder guards on
exterior, to resist prying and pulling.
"K102 5 4 Retaining screws on interior of lock should be the shielding or
non - removable type.
"K102 6 1 A Charlie bar which is a device laid in the track to prevent
opening.
"K102.6.2. An approved track lock
"K102.6.3. Inside removable pins or locks securing the panel to the frame
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"K102.7 Exterior alazina All alass used in exterior sliding alass doors and fixed
glass panels should be tempered glass or polycarbonate sheeting.
"K102.8 Windows All locking devices should be secured with three - quarter inch_
#8 full threaded screws as a minimum.
an any direction.
"K102 11 Key requirements. During construction the building should use a lock
cylinder that will be removed upon occupancy, and new cylinders and all keys
should be furnished to the occupant.
"APPENDIX L
"1101 Definitions As used in this Appendix the following term have these meanings:
"HUD -code manufactured home A structure constructed on or after June 15
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"(1) The term industrialized housing includes the plumbing heating air
conditioning and electrical systems contained in the structure.
home to another location.
"Travel trailer. A travel trailer is a vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis
connections at a parking site."
• . . . . I .
ground with over-the-roof tie straps that are attached to ancnors aescripeu m
L105 or disassembled and stored securely in permanent buildings.
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"L103 Travel trailers.
"L103 1 Travel trailers to be left within the City, or which are left in the City. at
in effect for the City-
methods.
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"Table L104 1 1 Number of vertical ties per side.
. FT%V• ►.u.• . .- .-
Mobile Home Box Width (feet)
Number of
Ties Required
Vertical ties
33 to 43
4
required
10
12
14
53 to 63
Mobile
46 to 56
75 to 80
80
5
Home
8
Box
Length
feet
35 to 46
56 to 75
60 o
4
33 to 34
38 to 55
40 to 59
3
33 to 37
33 to 39
2
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Number of Diaoonal
Ties Required
Mobile Home Box Length (feet)
33 to 43
4
43 to 52
5
53 to 63
6
64 to 73
7
74 to 80
8
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"L104.2 Piers and footings.
"2 Four inch by sixteen inch wide concrete runners.
"3 Footings of solid concrete sixteen inch by sixteen inch by four inch.
"5. Wood blocks used for levelina must not exceed a maximum thickness
"2. Other structures on lot must be secured.
"3. Tip out rooms to be held by over - the -home tie at outer edge.
'A Clerestory roof requires over- the -home tie at end of each raised
section.
1 Auger or dead man. which is at least six (6) inches in diameter, or
arrowhead with a flat plane, which is at least eight (8) inches wide.
anchors.
"4 Anchors to slabs must equal to the pull resistance described in L105.
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"5. All augers arrowhead or anchors must be of galvanized steel.
"L105 2 Anoroved tie materials and connectors.
1 Galvanized or stainless steel cable -three eights inch 7 x7 cable
(seven strands of #7 wires).
'A Cable ends secured by two (2) U -bolt clamps.
"5. Steel rods -five eights inch with ends welded closed to form an eve.
"6 Turnbuckles five eighths inch drop forged closed eves
7. Other tensionina devices of similar strength approved
"L105.3 Minimum wor ina loads and overloads
(4.725) pounds total).
(4.725) pounds total).
INSERT FIGURE K -1
Secs. 14 -232 —14 -240. Reserved.
DIVISION 3 ELECTRICAL CODE
"Sec 14-241. Electrical code In order to prevent the rapid deterioration of electrical
materials and equipment from severe atmospheric and underground corrosive action
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and to maintain minimum standards adopted by the City over the years, and with the
following additions deletions and revisions the National Electrical Code, 2002 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 City of Corpus Christi Electrical Code:
"(1) Article 80 Administration and Enforcement, is not adopted.
"(2) Section 90.2(B) is amended by revising paragraph (5)(c) and adding a new
paragraph (6) to read as follows:
"90.2 Scope.
"(b) Not Covered. This Code does not cover the following.
"(5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such
installations.
commissions utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having
jurisdiction for such installations, or
"(3) Article 90 is amended by adding a new Section 90.10 to read as follows:
unit."
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"(4) Section 210.19 is amended by adding a new subsection (C) to read as
follows:
"210.19 Conductors — Minimum Ampacity and Size.
"(C) Minimum amperage. All circuits, except lighting circuits, must have a minimum
current capacity of twenty (20) amperes."
"(5) Section 220.3(8) is amended by adding new subsection (D) to read as
follows:
"220.3 Computation of Branch Circuit Loads.
u. u• ,t•
circuit.
connections .
fixtures must determine the number of fixtures on a lighting circuit."
"(6) Section 210.52(B)(1) is revised to read as follows:
"210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. .
"(b) Small Appliances.
"411 Receptacle Outlets Served. In the kitchen pantry, breakfast room
dining room laundry /utility room, or similar area of a dwelling unit, the two
or more 20 ampere small appliance branch circuits required by Section
210.11(C)(1) shall serve all receptacle outlets covered by Sections
210.52(A) and (C) and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment."
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"(7) Section 210.52(B)(2) is amended by adding a new exception 3 to read as
follows:
"210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
"(b) Small Appliances.
"Ll
"(8) Article 210 Part III is amended by adding a new Section 210.53 to read as
follows:
storage rooms:
"Office Buildinas Bank Buildings
"Restaurants Mechanical Garages
"Taverns Studios"
"(9) Section 230 Part I is amended by adding a new section 230.11 to read as
follows:
"(10) Section 230.70 is amended by adding a new subsections (D) and (E) to
read as follows:
"230.70 General. Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or
other structure from the service- entrance connectors.
"(D) Minimum Fault Current Protection All electrical service entrance
equipment except for temporary construction loops, must be provided with fault
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enaineer in me mare Dr i exas
"(11) Section 250.52(A)(5) is revised to read as follows:
"(5) Rod and Pipe Electrodes Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than 2.5 m
(8 ft) in length and shall consist of the following materials.
"(a) Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall not be shall be smaller than metric
designator 21 (trade size 3/4) and Of OFOR E)F steel shall have `h° ^^`°'
suFfase oalva must be
made of brass or copper.
16 Fnm (518 'R-4-in diameter."
"(12) Section 300.1 is amended by adding a new subsection (D) to read as
follows:
"300.1 Scope.
cables except as provided herein
"(a) Raceways or metal clad cables will not be required when
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a
for a certificate of occupancy as required
"(c) Any installation of new electrical wiring, fixtures or apparatus
metal clad cables.
cables."
"(12) Section 300.3 is amended by adding a new subsection (D) to read as
follows:
"300.3 Conductors.
"(13) Section 300.5 is amended by adding a new subsection (L) to read as
follows:
"300.5 Underground Installations.
underground installations."
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"(14) Table 310.5 is amended by addinq a new Exception No 11 to read as
follows:
"Table 310.5 Minimum Size of Conductors
"(15) Article 408 Part III is amended by adding new Sections 408.22 and 408.23,
to read as follows:
"408.22 Spare Raceways For each panel a spare one -inch raceway must be installed
from the panel to an accessible location.
"Exception No 2:. A spare raceway is not required if the walls and _ceilino
adjacent to panel are not covered.
"(16) Section 440.11 is revised to read as follows:
"440.11. General.
compressors and controllers from the circuit conductors. See Figure 430.1.
"(B) Branch Circuits A disconnecting means must be provided in the ungrounded
conductors of each branch circuit to electrically operated air conditioning components.
"M Fusible disconnect A fusible disconnect switch must be installed for sinale phase
air conditioning equipment of five (5) tons rating or less.
ID) Integrally install components Disconnecting means must not be required on
equipment with integrally installed disconnecting means."
"(17) The initial paragraph of Section 440.14 is revised to read as follows:
"440.14. Location Disconnecting means shall be located within sight from afW-readily
accessible from and within six (6) feet of the air - conditioning or refrigerating equipment.
The disconnecting means shall be permitted to be installed on or within the air -
conditioning or refrigerating equipment."
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"(18) Section 514.8 is revised to read as follows:
"514;8. Underground Wiring Underground wiring shall be installed in hfe de4 ad
Division 1. or Class 1, Division 2 location [as classified in Table 514.3(B)(1) and Table
514.3(B)(2)1 shall be considered to be in a Class I Division 1 location that shall extend
at least to the point of emergence above grade Refer to Table 300.5."
"Exception No. 1: Type MI cable shall be ,permitted where it is installed in accordance
with Article 332.
"Exception No. 2: Rigid nonmetallic conduit complying with Article 352 shall be
Permitted where buried under not less than 600 mm (2 ft) of coverYgere rigid unFQ
m M ft) of th if
r-eund Fun }e
raceway system and for grounding of non - current - carrying metal parts."
"(19) Chapter 6 is amended by adding a new Article 696 to read as follows:
"696.1 Electrically - charged fencing Installation of ele trically charged f ncina for the
Secs. 14 -242 — 14 -250. Reserved.
Wkyj •► X SPIN =1 &CY&OIS] z •z EKG] 0
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the Buildina Code. Electrical Code, Fuel Gas Code Mechanical Code Plumbing
Code and Residential Code for One- and Two Family Dwellinas
Secs. 14 -252 —14 -260. Reserved.
Kwrl j •
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 Fuel Gas Code of the City of Corpus Christi:
of the Fuel Gas Code and the other Technical Construction Codes of the City of
follows:
SECTION 202 (IFGC)
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
"SECTION 403 QFGS) PIPING MATERIALS
"403.6 Plastic pipe tubing and fittings Plastic pipe tubing and fittings shall be
used outside underground only and shall conform with ASTM D2513 Pipe shall be
marked "gas" and "ASTM D2513."
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protect gas pipes."
(4) Section 404.9 of the SBGGI Standard International Fuel Gas Code is revised
to read as follows:
"404.9 Minimum burial depth. All underground piping systems shall be installed at
maintained, the pipe must be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded).
. r17tUZ M T. "nr MCI W-Wrrltr Mcf.."
ITIR
.IFF.M IM, J IF
�..ya
"406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a
manometer or with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test period. The
source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
"Exceptions: The following types of devices may not be used:
"1. Bourdon tube type gauge
"2. Diaphragm type gauge all calibrated in not more than % inch increments.
"3. Mercury gauge with not less 10 inches of mercury
"Note: All necessary apparatus for conducting the pressure test must be furnished by
the installer."
"(6) Section 406.4.1. of the SBGGI StandaFd International Fuel Gas Code is
revised to read as follows:
"406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 '/2 times
the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 psiq (20 ko e�
5 psig (34 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure
exceeds 125 psiq (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that
produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum
ield strength of the pipe."
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"(7) Section 409 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Fuel Gas Code is amended
by adding a new subsection 409.6 to read as follows:
"SECTION 409 (IFGC)
SHUTOFF VALVES
Secs. 14 -262 —14 -270. Reserved.
■ •. a .• •■
Sec. 14 -271. Mechanical Code. With the following additions deletions and revisions
record by this Section and on file in the City Secretary's office is incorporated by
reference and adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corpus Christi:
(1) CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION, is deleted. Sections 13 1 ^dMmR'stFatf^^
Codes of the City of Corpus Christi including the Building Code Electrical Code
"307.2.1 Condensate Disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators
shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet and discharge though an air gap or air
break into a waste receptor or stand pipe. Condensate shall not discharge into a street
alley or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
or puddle."
(3) Appendix B of the International Mechanical Code is deleted
Section 103.7, Fees, as adopted by Section 43 -4-of the Code of Ordinances
contains the fee schedule applicable to the Mechanical Code.
Secs. 14 -272 — 14 -280. Reserved.
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MW • i- •0
Sec. 14 -281. Plumbing Code. With the following additions deletions and revisions
the International Plumbing Code 4997-2003 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 Plumbing Code of the Citv of Corpus Christi
(1) CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION is deleted. Section 13 -1 Administration
Code of Ordinances contains the administrative rules for the administration of
the Plumbing Code and the other Technical Construction Codes of the City of
Corpus Christi, including the Building Code Electrical Code Gas Code and
Plumbing Code.
(2) Section 202 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is amended
by adding the following definitions for:
"SECTION 202
30.51 - 30.62."
(3) Section 301.3 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is revised
to read as follows:
"301.3 Connections to drainage system. All plumbinq fixtures, drains, appurtenances
and appliances used to receive or discharge liquid wastes or sewage shall be
connected properly to the drainage system of the building or premises in accordance
with the requirements of this code. This section shall not be construed to prevent
indirect waste systems provided in Chapter 8.
"1.
"2.
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(4) Section 305.6 of the S13CCI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is revised
to read as follows:
"305.6 Freezing. A water-,6o4-oF -waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building
in attics or crawl spaces, concealed in outside walls or in any other place subjected to
freezing temperature unless adeaaate- provision is made to protect them from freezing
below the frost line."
"312.2 Drainage and vent water test.
outside the building,"
(6) Section 312.5 of the SBGCI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is revised
to read as follows:
"312.5 Water supply system test. Upon completion of a section or of the entire water
supply system the system or portion completed shall be tested and proved tight prior
to covering the piping under a water pressure of not less than the woFl i - -sure of
accordance with this section - and- SestiGn ,
pressure.)"
(7) Section 606.1.4. of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"606.1 Location of full -open valves. Full -open valves shall be installed in the
following locations:
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"4. On the base of every water riser pipe in occupancies other than multiple
family residential occupancies that are tv -four stories or less more in
height and in one- and two - family residential occupancies."
(8) Section 606.2 of the SRQQI Skandgrd International Plumbing Code is revised
by deleting subsection 606.2.2. and renumbering subsection 606.2.3. as 606.2.2.
"606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following
locations:
..
,3--On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment."
(9) Section 606.4 of the International Plumbing Code is revised
to read as follows:
"606.4 Valve identification. Service and hose bib valves shall be identified, except in a
one or two family residential occupancy. All other--valves installed in locations that are
not adjacent to the fixtures or appliances shall be identified, indicating the fixture or
appliance served."
(10) Section 608.1 of the International Plumbing Code is
amended by adding a new subsection 608.1.1 to read as follows:
"608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed. installed and
maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from non - potable liquids,
solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross
connections or anv other piping connections to the system. Backflow oreventer
applications shall conform to Table 608.1
a backflow preventer is placed in service and on annually thereafter to ensure its
proper operation. The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester must file a copy of
(11) Section 608.12 of the Standard International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"608.12 Pumps and other appliances. Water pumps, filters, softeners, tanks and all
other devices that handle or treat potable water shall be protected against
contamination. Whenever a pump is connected to the potable water system. the water
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"608.13 Backfiow protection. Means of protection against backflow shall be provided
in accordance with Sections 608.13.1 through 608.13.9.
basis thereafter.
(13) Section 608.14 of the SBGGI Standard International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"608.14 Location of backflow preventers. Access shall be provided to backflow
preventers as specified by the installation instructions of the approved manufacturer. If
maintenance person."
(14) Section 608.16.4 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"608.16.4 Connections to automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe
systems. The potable water supply to automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems
shall be protected against backflow by a double detector check -valve assembly or a
reduced pressure principle detector backflow preventer."
(15) Chapter 6, Water Supply and Distribution, of the SB6S4-- S#aadafd
International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new section 612 to read as
follows:
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"Chapter 6
"WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
"SECTION 612
LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
"612.1 Landscape Irrigation Systems
"1. Operating pressures may not exceed manufacturer's
recommendations to prevent misting and drifting.
"2. Check valves must be used where elevation differential may cause
low head drainage onto paved areas.
"3. Sprinklers must be spaced as per manufacturer's recommendations
and adjusted for prevailing winds.
needed, to prevent wind drift of water onto non - irrigated areas.
Sprinkler heads must not be installed within eighteen inches of
uncurbed paved areas to prevent damage from vehicles.
"6. All systems must be equipped with a readily accessible emergency cut
off valve.
I. The term 'roadway' means a public highway, city street, private street
or alley
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pressure or water will not be blown onto adjoining pavement in a quantity
that will either:
operation."
(16) Section 702.5 of the SBGGI Standard International Plumbing Code is
amended by adding a new subsection 702.5.1 to read as follows:
702.5 Chemical waste system.
"702.5.1 Acid waste and vent piping. Acid waste and vent piping for drainage
type of piping used. Acid waste and vent piping must not be connected to the
conventional plumbing system.
"(2) All piping system components must be aligned properly without strain.
(17) Table 702.1 of the International Plumbing Code is
amended to read as follows:
"Table 702.1 ABOVE - GROUND DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE
MATERIAL
STANDARD
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1
plastic pipe
Brass pipe
ASTM B 43
Cast -iron pipe
ASTM A 74; CISPI 301; ASTM A 888
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MATERIAL
STANDARD
Coextruded composite ABS DWV
Schedule 40 IPS pipe ( solid)
ASTM F 1488
Coextruded composite ABS DWV
Schedule 40 IPS pipe (cellular core)
ASTM F 1488
Coextruded composite PVC DWV
Schedule 40 IPS pipe (solid)
ASTM F 1488
Coextruded composite PVC DWV
Schedule 40 IPS pipe (cellular core)
ASTM F 1488
Coextruded composite PVC IPS — DR,
ASTM F 1488
PS140, PS200 DWV
Copper or copper -alloy pipe
ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302
Copper or copper -alloy tubing (Type K, L,
ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251;
M or DW)a
BB 330y6
GalvaRized steeHApe
yASSTT.M,
Glass pipe
ASTM C 1053
Polyolefin pipe
CSA CAN /CSA- B181.3
Polypropylene acid waste pipe
(Polypropylene acid waste pipe may only
ASTM D2146. ANSI 816.12, and ASTM
D635
be used for acid wastes and venting
applications.)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe
ASTM D 2665; ASTM D 2949; ASTM F
(Type DWV)
891; CSA CAN /CSA - 8181.2; ASTM F
1488
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types
ASME Al 12.3.1
304 and 316L
(18) Section 703 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbinq Code is
amended by adding a new section 703.6 to read as follows:
"SECTION 703 BUILDING SEWER
"703.6 Pre -tap connection When connection to the public sewer requires connection
to an existing pre -tap, the tie -in must be made within 48 inches from the finish grade: on
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private property, at the easement or at the edge of the property: and be readily
accessible for inspection.
"703.6.1 Exceptions. When it is obvious from around level that proper
'704.1 Slope of horizontal drainage piping.
feet per second.
(20) Section 708.3 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"708.3 Where required. Cleanouts shall be located in accordance with Sections
708.3.1 through 708.3.5.
"708.3.1 Horizontal drains within buildings. All horizontal drains shall be
provided with cleanouts located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart.
"708.3.2 Building sewers All building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts
located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart measured from the upstream
entrance of the cleanout.
708 3 3 Changes of direction Cleanouts shall be installed at each change of
direction of the building drain or horizontal waste or soil lines greater than 45
degrees (0.79 rad) Where more than one change of direction occurs in a run of
piping only one cleanout shall be required for each 40 feet (12 192 mm) of
developed length of the drainage piping.
"708.3.4 Base of stack A cleanout shall be provided at the base of each waste
or soil stack.
building sewer. The cleanout shall be either inside or outside the building wall
and shall be brought up to the finished ground level or to the basement floor
level An approved two -way cleanout is allowed to be used at this location to
serve as a required cleanout for both the building drain and building sewer. -The
elect th- : all not be
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accordance with Section 708.8.
(21) Tables 710.1(1) and 710.1(2) of the SBGCl Standard lnternational Plumbing
Code is revised to read as follows:
"TABLE 710.1(1)
BUILDING DRAINS AND SEWERS
DIAMETER OF
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS
CONNECTED TO ANY PORTION OF THE BUILDING DRAIN OR
THE BUILDING SEWER, INCLUDING BRANCHES OF THE
BUILDING DRAIN a
Slope per foot
1/16 inch
1/8 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
PIPE (inches)
11/4
1
1
1 1/2
3
3
2
21
26
21/2
24
31
3
36b
42b
50b
4
180
216
250
5
390
480
575
6
700
840
1,000
8
1,400
1,600
1,920
2,300
10
2,500
2,900
3,500
4,200
12
2,900
4,600
5,600
6,700
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 inch per foot = 0.0833 mm /m.
a The minimum size of any building drain serving a water closet shall be 3 inches.
b Not over two water closets"
"TABLE 710.1(2)
HORIZONTAL FIXTURE BRANCHES AND STACKS*
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS
CONNECTED TO ANY PORTION OF THE BUILDING DRAIN OR
THE BUILDING SEWER, INCLUDING BRANCHES OF THE
BUILDING DRAIN 3
15
7,000
8,300
1 10,000
12,00
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 inch per foot = 0.0833 mm /m.
a The minimum size of any building drain serving a water closet shall be 3 inches.
b Not over two water closets"
"TABLE 710.1(2)
HORIZONTAL FIXTURE BRANCHES AND STACKS*
For SL 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
a Does not include branches of the building drain. Refer to Table 710.0(1).
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Stacks b
DIAMETER OF
Total for a
horizontal
branch
Total
discharge into
Total for stack
Total for stack
PIPE (inches)
of three
branch
intervals or
greater than
three branch
intervals
one branch
interval
less
1 1/2
3
2
4
8
2
6
6
10
24
21/2
12
9
20
42
3
209
20"
48"-
729
4
160
90
240
500
5
360
200
540
1.100
6
620
350
960
1,900
8
1,400
600
2,200
3.600
10
2,500
1,000
3,800
5,600
12
3,900
1,500
6,000
8,400
15
7.000
Footnote c
Footnote c
Footnote c
For SL 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
a Does not include branches of the building drain. Refer to Table 710.0(1).
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b Stacks shall be sized based on the total accumulated connected load at each
story or branch interval As the total accumulated connected load decreases,
stacks are permitted to be reduced in size Stack diameters shall not be reduced
to less than one -half of the diameter of the largest stack size required.
` Sizing load based on design criteria.
a Not more than 2 water closets.
e Not more than 6 water closets."
(22) Section 802.2 of the SBGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"802.2 Installation All indirect waste piping shall discharge through an air gap or air
break into a waste receptor or standpipe Waste receptors and standpipes shall be
trapped and vented and shall connect to the building drainage system. °4;na;;zrA
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(23) Section 903.1 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a
new subsection 903.1.2 to read as follows:
"903.1 Stack required.
(24) Section 913.1 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a
new subsection 913.1.1 to read as follows:
"913.1 Limitation Island fixture venting shall not be permitted for fixtures other than
sinks and lavatories Residential kitchen sinks with a dishwasher waste connection, a
food waste grinder, or both in combination with the kitchen sink waste shall_ be
permitted to be vented in accordance with this section.
may be used:
1 If the sink or lavatory is installed in an island.
2 If the total developed length of the fixture drain through the wier of the
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3. If the structure prevents venting by another means."
(25) Section 913.2 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a
new subsection 903.2.1 to read as follows:
"913.2 Vent connection. The island fixture vent shall connect to the fixture drain as
required for an individual or common vent The vent shall rise vertically to above the
drainage outlet of the fixture being vented before offsetting horizontally or vertically
downward The vent or branch vent for multiple island fixture vents shall extend to a
minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the highest island fixture being vented before
connecting to the outside vent terminal.
(26) Section 313.2 of the International Plumbing Code is
amended by adding new subsections 913.2.1 and 913.2.2 to read as follows:
"913.2 Vent connection.
"917.1 General. *
(28) Section 1002.1 of the International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"1002.1 Fixture traps Each plumbing fixture shall be separately trapped by a water -
seal trap except as otherwise permitted by this code The trap shall be placed as close
as possible to the fixture outlet The ' d' qtampp from thp s + outlet to the +.
weir shall Rot eXGeptj '^ ^hp °'6'n mm) The distance of a clothes washer standpipe
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above a trap shall conform to Section 802.4. A fixture shall not be double trapped. An
automatic clothes washer or laundry tub must not discharge to a trap serving a kitchen
sink.
(29) Section 1002.4 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding an
exception to read as follows:
"1002.4 Trap seals. "
(30) Section 1003.3 of the SRGGI StandaFd International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
"1003.3 Grease traps and grease interceptors Grease traps and grease interceptors
shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1003 3 1 through 1003.34:2 1003.3.9.
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111003 3 2 Food waste grinders In addition to the requirements ins Section
discharge of the food waste grinder.. A solids interceptor must be installed
between a food waster grinder and a factory fabricated interceptor.
A442,444. and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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"1003.3.5.1 Flow rate Grease interceptors will be sized according to the
interceptor.
outlet whichever is greater.
manhole covers must have pre -cast concrete rings to extend to grade, as
necessary.
11103.3.6.1 Materials Factory fabricated interceptors may be of the
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(31) Section 1003.4.2.2 of the International Plumbing Code is
revised to read as follows:
(9 .3 m ^2) of area to be drained plus 1 CUOIC TOOL (U.Zt5 m"a) TOf edl:lI duwuvnai ivy
square feet (9-3 MA 2) of area to be drained into the separator. Parking garages In
which servicing repairing or washing is not conducted and In which gasoline Is not
dispensed shall not require a separator. Areas of commercial garages utilized only for
storage of automobiles are not required to be drained through a separator.
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"1003.8 Sand interceptors in commercial establishments.
111003.8.2 Materials Concrete used for interceptor construction must be at least
3000 PSI.
(33) Chapter 10 Traps of the International Plumbing Code is
amended by adding Figures 1003 .1, 1003 .2, and 1003.3 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 10
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revised to read as follows:
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(35) Chapter 12 Special Piping and Storage Systems of the SBGG- Siaadar�
International Plumbing_ Code is amended by adding a new Section 1204 to read
as follows:
"CHAPTER 12
"SPECIAL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
(36) Appendix A of the SBGGI Standard International Plumbing 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 Plumbing Code.
(37) Appendix B Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities of the Surd
International Plumbing Code is not adopted, but is provided for information and
reference.
(38) Appendix C Gray Water Recycling Systems, of the
section C102 Appendix C as amended and is adopted and made part of this
code as amended. Section C102 shall read as follows:
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"APPENDIX C
"GRAY WATER RECYCLING AND
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(39) Appendix D Degree Day and Design Temperatures for Cities in the United
States of the International Plumbing Code is not adopted, but is
provided for information and reference.
(40) Appendix E Sizing of Water Piping Systems of the Surd
International Plumbing Code is adopted and made part of this code
(41) Appendix F Structural Safety, of the International
Plumbing Code is adopted and made part of this code.
(42) Appendix G, Fuel -Gas Piping of the International Plumbing
Code is adopted and made part of this code.
(43) Appendix H Travel Trailers and Travel Trailer Parks, is added to read as
follows:
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"DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION The administrative authority or other law
enforcement aaency having jurisdiction over this reaulation.
DEPENDENT TRAVEL TRAILER A trailer coach not equipped with a water closet
"DRAIN OUTLET. The lowest end of the main drain to which the terminal end of the
drain hose is connected.
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"PARK SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM The entire system of drainage piping used
to convey sewage or other wastes from the manufactured home or travel trailer drain
outlet connection at it connection to the manufactured home or travel trailer site, to a
City's sanitary sewer or private sewage disposal system.
"PARK WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM All of the water supply piping within the park.
does not exceed 29 ft.
TRAVEL TRAILER SANITARY SERVICE STATION - One used for emptying waste
holding tanks.
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follows:
"1 A scaled plot plan of the park indicating the spaces, area, or portion of the
park for the parking of independent travel and independent trailers
"2. Size location and specification of the park sanitary drainage system.
"3. Size location and specification of water supply lines and their location.
"4 Size location and layout of service building.
"5. Size location specification and layout of the fire protection system.
"6. A scaled layout of typical trailer sites
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only must have a minimum of one laundry tray, one water closet. one lavatory. one
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valve).
H105 5 Floor drains A minimum 3-inch floor drain must be installed in each toilet
room and laundry room.
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"H108.1 Separation of sewers and water system The main sewer and sewer laterals
must be installed in a separate trench not less than 5 ft from the park water service or
distribution system See 1205.3 of the Standard Plumbing Code.
"H108.3 Minimum design standards Each travel trailer must be considered as six
fixture units in determinina discharge requirements in the desian of park sanitary
drainaae and sewaae disposal systems
"H108.5 Connection to public sewer. The discharge of a park sanitary drainage
system must be connected to a public sewer. Where a public sewer is not available, an
individual sewage disposal system must be installed, of a type that is acceptable and
approved by the Administrative Authority or other law enforcement aaencv having
jurisdiction over this regulation.
"H108.6 Manholes and cleanouts Manholes and cleanouts must be provided as
required in Chapter 7 of the Standard Plumbing Code Manholes and cleanouts must
be accessible and brought to arade.
"H108.7 Venting The main sewer must be provided with a minimum 4 -inch vent not
more than 5 ft down stream from its upper trap Long mains must be provided with
additional relief vents at intervals of not more than 200 ft thereafter, if the manhole
covers are not of the perforated type These relief vents must be a minimum of 4 inches
and must not be securely supported and extended a minimum of 10 ft above the
row
"H108.9 Sewer inlets Sewer inlets must be 4-inch diameter and extend above arade 3
to 6 inches Each inlet must be provided with a gas -tight seal when connected to a
trailer and have a gas -tight seal when connected to a trailer and have a gas -tight seal
plug for use when not in service.
"H108.10 Trailer sites Each trailer site must be provided with a house trap Sewer
laterals over 30 ft from the main park sanitary drainage sewer must be properly vented
and provided with a clean out brought to grade.
"H108.1 1 Shortest possible drain connection required To provide the short est
possible drain connection between the travel trailer outlet and drain inlet all drain inlets
must terminate with reference to the site location of the travel trailer.
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"H108.12 Drain connections Drain connection must slope continuously downward
"H109.2 Minimum size Water service lines to each trailer site must be sized to provide
a minimum of 8 ppm at the point of connection with the trailer distribution system.
either end must be of a quick disconnect type not requiring any special tools or
knowledae to install or remove
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to read as follows:
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Size
location and specification
of park sanitary drainage system.
"I
Size
location and specification
of water supply lines.
"4
Size
location and layout
of service building. See 1110.
"5.
Size
location specification and layout of the fire protection system.
"6
A scaled layout of typical
manufactured home sites.
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111107 1 2 The minimum size of pipe in any manufactured home Dark sanitary
drainage system must be 4 inches.
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the manufactured home.
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name and model number.
,,i-ins_2 Required drain connections Manufactured home drain connections must be
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"1110.1 Required service building Each manufactured home Dark must have at least
desirable.
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"1110.5 Water closets Each water closet slop -water closet, tub and shower, must be
with a stool or bench for women.
"1110.6 Laundry . The laundry trays and washing machines must be contained in a
room separate from the toilet rooms.
1110 7 Minimum floor drain A minimum 3-inch floor drain must be installed in each
toilet room and laundry room.
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Secs. 14 -282 —14 -290. Reserved.
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Dwellings 2003 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 Residential
Construction Code for the City of Corpus Christi:
"(1) CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION of the International Residential Code for
One and Two - Family Dwellings is deleted Sections 1.
Construction Codes of the City of Corpus Christi including the Building Code,
Electrical Code Energy Conservation Code Fuel Gas Code Mechanical Code
and Plumbing Code.
"(2) Section R202 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is amended by adding definitions for the terms "backflow prevention
assembly tester" and "open structure" to read as follows:
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"SECTION R202
DEFINITIONS
"(3) Section R301.2.1.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R301.2.1.1 Design criteria Construction in regions where the basic wind speeds from
Figure RR301 2(4) equal or exceed 110 miles per hour (177.1 km /h) shall be designed
in accordance with one of the following:
111 American Forest and Paper Association (AF & PA) Wood Frame
Construction Manual for One -and Two - Family Dwellings (WFCM). 2001
Edition: or
"2 Southern Building Code Congress International Standard for Hurricane
Resistant Residential Construction (SSTD 10); or
"3 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE -7); or
"4 American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standard for Cold- Formed Steel
Framing — Prescriptive Method for One- and Two - family Dwellings
(COFS /PM).
"5. Concrete construction shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of
this code."
"(4) Section R301.2.1.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
n.
Rip
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"2 Products for exterior openings must include exterior windows, exterior
doors garage doors and skylights and impact protective systems.
"3. Impact protective systems may include permanently mounted shutters,
removable shutters or other types of protective systems.
"5. Section R301.2.1.2.4 specifies requirements for exterior opening
products that are manufactured to resist windborne debris.
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windborne debris resistance.
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"(5) Section R301 2 1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection R301.2.1.5 to read as
follows:
"R301.2.1 Wind limitations.
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"(6) Section R308 5 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R308.5 Site built windows.
"(7) Section R308 6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection R308.6.10 to read as
follows:
"R308.6 Skylights and sloped glazing.
"R308.6.10 Installation Skylights must be installed under the manufacturer's
"(8) Section R310 1 4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R310.1.4 Bars grills covers and screens Bars grills covers screens or similar
devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings,
bulkhead enclosures or window wells that serve such openings provided the minimum
net clear opening size complies with Section R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices
shall be releasable or removable form the inside without the use of a*ey-ieelc�force
greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue n4
"(9) Section R322.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R322.1 Scope.
shall - apply- Dwelling structures must comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards as
applicable for one and two family dwellings."
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"(10) Section R323.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R323.1 General Buildings and structures constructed in flood hazard areas (including
A or V Zones) as established in Table R301 2(1) shall be designed and constructed in
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"(11) Chapter 3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is amended by adding a Section R324 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 3
'BUILDING PLANS
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"R324.3.1.2. Wood piles used to support boat and fishina piers must be
pressure impregnated accordina to AWPA Standard C18
"R324.3.1.6. All wooden structural members below the walkway level
"R324.3.1.7. All wooden caps stringers beams etc must be positively
"R324.3.2. Design All boat docks and fishing piers must be desianed by a
professional enaineer licensed in the State of Texas.
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determination All piers not meeting this requirement must De removea.
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"(12) Chapter 3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is amended by adding a new Section 325 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 3
'BUILDING PLANS
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a steel plate over the ton.
SCGLIUI 1.
"(13) Section R401.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new exception 3 to read as follows:
"R401.1 Application The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and
construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. Wood
foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AF &PA Report No. 7.
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"Exceptions:
"1 The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood
foundations only in the following situations:
1.1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
"1.2. When no dimension in a basement room or crawl space area
exceeds the smaller of either the building width or length.
"2 In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and
construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established
1 Table RR301 2(1) shall meet the provisions of 6R323.
R403 1 9 supersedes the other provision.
"Wood foundations in Seismic Design Categories D, and D2 shall be designed in
accordance with accepted engineering practice."
"(14) Section R403 1 8 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
comply with the applicable design requirements in this t;nnnter.
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"1 For the center lift design a sub m = 6 feet and v sub m = 5.7
inches:
"2 For the edae lift design a sub m = 2.5 feet and v sub m = 2.3
inches and
"2 Minimum beam widths must be ten (10) inches:
"3 Maximum beam spacing must be sixteen (16) feet and
"1 Minimum beam depth must be eighteen (18) inches: and
"2 Maximum beam spacing must be twenty -two (221 feet.
"R403.1.8.3.5 For all foundations within the jurisdiction of the City and for
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percent standard proctor density.
"R403.1.8.4 Inspections Construction inspections must be performed by the
"4 That proper soil compaction of the foundation footprint and fill
material has been performed to a minimum of ninety (90)
nPrcent standard proctor density
of the cable pockets has occurred.
"(15) Section R403.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding new subsections R403.1.9 revised to
read as follows:
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"R403.1.9 Conventional foundations in Corpus Christi.
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(4) feet if encased in two (2) feet of concrete.
center to center.
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"1 Garages less than 900 square feet
"2. Storage sheds less than 500 square feet
"3. Carports: and
"4. Patio covers.
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CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
- OF-ANY CONCRETE. ANY AtTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE R403.1.9.1 (A)
SLAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
So FOR WOOD FRAME FOR ONE AND STORY STRUCTURES
CONSTRWnON W/ SIDING 0t1 EXPANSIVE SOILS
IV FOR CAVITTY AND CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI w I.
BUWNG INSPECTION DIVISION � •now
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TENSION AND COMPRESSION BANS (4) — 3/4" 0
SIMIR1 M EXTERIOR BEAMS — 12" D.C.
sDNRUPt NTFRIOR BEAMS — t2" D.C.
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE R403.1.9.1(B)
JSLAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
• B" FOR WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR ONE AND TWO STORY STRUCTURES
W/ SOING ON EXPANSIVE SOILS
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BUILDING OR CONCENTRATED LOADS WANTS SHALL
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(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
TENSION AND COMPRE MN BARS (4) — B/B' 0
STIRRUPS EXTERIOR BEAMS — 24' O.C.
STIRRUPS: INTERIOR BEAMS — 24' O.C.
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE,
(BUILDING), OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE R403.1.9.1 (C)
• B' FOR WOOD FRAME
COFISIRUCIION W/ SIRING
IV FOR V0034 CAVITY AND
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
« SANDY SOFT SOTS AS IN CORPUS
CHRISTI. FLOUR BWFF, AND NORTH BEACH
FOR SLAB AND � S REQUIREMENTS
FOR
ON NON — EXPANSIVE SOILS
CFTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION
GRADE TO SLOPE AWAY
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TAPE AND SEAL
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* *PORCHES, TERRACES, ATTACHED
GARAGES AND BREEZEWAYS
(SLAB REINFORCING STEEL)
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NOTE
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(BEAM REINFORCING STEEL)
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CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY STRUCTURE.
(BUILDING). OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.FT. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
\ CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION. FIGURE R403.1,9.1 (D)
• B' FOR WOOD FRAME CONSRtUCIION
o/ �CM CA� AND STAB AND BEAMS REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ON NON-EXPANSIVE SOILS
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ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY SRUCNRE.
(BULGING). OR ADDRTON LESS THAN 500 SO rr N
F1DOR AREA CONSTRUCTION SHALL REOUIRE A NSPEMON
BY A CRY BUILDING OFMm PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
OF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
REQUIRETIEITS SHALL RE30UIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
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CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DRAWING
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(BUILDING). OR ADDITION LESS THAN 500 SQ.Fi. IN
FLOOR AREA. CONSTRUCTION SHALL REQUIRE A INSPECTION
BY A CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT
IF ANY CONCRETE. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THESE
EQUIREMENTS SHALL REQUIRE A ENGINEERS DESIGN
CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION.
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"(16) Section R606.9 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R606.9 Lintels. Masonry over openings shall be supported by steel lintels, reinforced
concrete or masonry lintels or masonry arches, designed to support load imposed.
"R606.9.1 Masonry directly above chases or recesses wider than 12 inches (305
mm) must be supported on lintels.
"R606.9.2 The design for lintels must be under this section
"1 Minimum end bearing must be 4 inches (102 mm).
"2 The deflections of all structural lintels and horizontal supports required
"(17) Section R613 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by revising the heading and Sections R613.1,
R613.2, R613.3, R613.4, and R613.5 and by adding R613.7 to read as follows:
"SECTION R613
EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS
are not included in the scope of this section.
height and exposure per Table RR301.2(3).
"R613.3 Testing and labeling. Exterior windows, exterior doors. and garage doors
characteristics and approved inspection agency to indicate compliance with the
requirements of the following specification:
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"AAMA/NWWDA 101/ I.S.2
"AAMA/NDMA 101 /I.S.2 /NAFS
"Exceptions:
"1. Decorative glazed openings.
"2. Exterior window and door assemblies not included within the scope of
AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 orAAMA/NDMA 101 /I.S.2 /NAFS shall be
tested in accordance with ASTM E 330. Assemblies covered by this
exception containing glass shall comply with 4RR308.5.
"3. Structural wind load design pressures for window units smaller than
the size tested in accordance with this section shall be permitted to be
higher than the design value of the tested unit provided such higher
pressures are determined by accepted engineering analysis. All
components of the small unit shall be the same as the tested unit.
Where such calculated design pressures are used thev shall be
validated by an additional test of the window unit having the highest
allowable design pressure.
"R613.5 Anchorage methods. The methods cited in this section apply to the
anchorage of exterior windows exterior doors, and garage doors to the main force-
resisting system.
d°°i^^ PFeG6 Fe GpeGified. Substitute anchoring systems used for substrates not
specified by the fenestration manufacturer shall provide equal or grater anchoring
performance as demonstrated by accepted engineering practice.
RR613.5(8). Anchors must be installed per the manufacturer's installation
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instructions and in such a manner to resist the wind loads specified in Section
R301.2.1.1.
"R613.5.2.1 Masonry , concrete or other structural substrate. Where
the wood shim or buck thickness is less than 1 -1/2 inches (38 mm),
window and glass door assemblies shall be anchored through the iamb, or
by iamb clip and anchors shall be embedded directly into the masonry,
concrete or other substantial substrate material. Anchors shall adequately
transfer load from the window or door frame into the rough opening
substrate [see Figure RR613.50) and Figure RR613.5(2).1
"Where the wood shim or buck thickness is 1.5 inches (38 mm) or greater,
the buck is securely fastened to the masonry concrete or other substantial
substrate and the buck extends beyond the interior face of the window or
door frame window and glass door assemblies shall be anchored through
the iamb or by iamb clip or through the flange to the secured wood buck
Anchors shall be embedded into the secured wood buck to adequately
transfer load from the window or door frame assembly [Figure
RR613 5(3) Figure RR613 5(4) and Figure RR613.5(5)1.
"R613.5.2.2 Wood or other approved framing material. Where the
framing material is wood or other approved framing material window and
glass door assemblies shall be anchored through the frame, or by frame
clip or through the flange Anchors shall be embedded into the frame
construction to adequately transfer load [Figure RR613.5(6) Figure
RR613 5(7) and Figure RR613.5(8)1.
"(18) Section R703.4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
'R703.4 Attachments. IJRless 6peGified othepwise, all wall GeveFiRgG shall be seGUFel
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"(19) Section R802.5.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is to read as follows:
"R802.5.1 Purlins. Purlins are permitted to be installed to reduce the span of rafters as
shown in Figure RR802.5.1. Purlins shall be sized no less than the required size of the
rafters that they support. Purlins shall be continuous and shall be supported by 2 -inch
by 4 -inch (51 mm by 102 mm) braces installed to bearing walls at a slope not less than
45 degrees from the horizontal The braces shall be spaced not more than 4 feet (1219
mm) on center and the unbraced length of braces shall not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm).
"(20) Section R802.10.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by revising subdivision 4 and adding new
subdivisions 13 and 14 to read as follows:
installation. Truss design drawings shall include at a minimum, the information
specified below. Truss design drawing shall be provided with the shipment of trusses
delivered to the iobsite.
"4.
IRC
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"(21) Section R802.10.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
OR "•� e — — — :—ff —
"(22) Section R806 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new Section R806.4 to read as follows:
"SECTION R806
ROOF VENTILATION
"R806.4 Vent installation Roof vents and roof turbines must be installed according to
"(23) Section R905.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"R905.1 Roof covering application Roof coverings shall be applied in accordance
with the applicable provisions of this section and -the manufacturer's installation
recognized by the Texas Department of Insurance to determine their wind resistance
rating: ,
"(24) Section R905 2 3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"905.2.3 Underlayment Unless otherwise noted, required underlayment shall conform
with ASTM D 226 Type I or ASTM D 4869 Type I At a minimum No. 30 felt must be
use
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"Self - adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall comply with ASTM D 1970."
"(25) Section R905.2.6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new Section R905.2.6.1 to read as
follows:
individual shingle Where the roof slope exceeds 20 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(2012) special methods of fastening are required For roofs located where the basic
wind speed per Figure R301.2(4) is 110 miles per hour (177 km /h) or greater, special
methods of fastening are required. Special fastening methods shall be tested in
accordance with ASTM D 3161 modified to use a wind speed of 110 mph (177 km /h).
"Shingles classified using ASTM D 3161 are acceptable for use in wind zones less than
110 mph Shingles classified using ASTM D 3161 modified to use a wind speed of 110
mph are acceptable for use in all cases where special fastening is required
"R906.2.6.1 The following method of attachment must be used
"1 Nails must be located on the correct fastener line.
will be acceptable.
reaches the starter strip.
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117 Asphalt plastic cement must conform to ASTM D 4586.
10 The maximum overhang for shingles must not exceed 3/8 inch."
"(26) Section R of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
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fastened to the roof deck with the fasteners
specified in Section R905.2.5. The fasteners must be applied through tin caps. The tin
caps must be minimum 1 M2 inch diameter and must be not less than 32 aa. Sheet
metal. 'Cap nails' or prefabricated fasteners with integral heads complying with this
section must be an acceptable alternative. The fasteners must be applied in the
following manner: When one laver of underlayment is required, one row of fasteners
must be spaced 12 inches on center along the laps and one row of fasteners must be
"(27) Section R905.2.8 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding R905.2.8.6 to read as follows:
"R905.2.8 Flashing. *
iiiiiiii
Tillillill 1111111, 1111111
"(28) Section R905.7 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
section."
"(29) Section R907 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding new Sections 907.7, 907.8, 907.9, and
907.10 to read as follows:
"SECTION 907
REROOFING
"R907.7 Re- roofing an asphalts ingle roof. The manufacturer's installation
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"l. The existing asphalt shingles and roof deck provide an adequate
nailing surface.
"3. Butts of new asphalt shingles must be butted directly against tabs
of existing asphalt shingles (nested).
this section.
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center.
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Center.
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"(30) Section M1401.4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
"M1401.4 Exterior installations. Equipment installed outdoors shall be listed and
labeled for outdoor installation. Supports and foundations shall prevent excessive
vibration, settlement or movement of the equipment. Supports and foundations shall be
level and conform to the manufacturer's installation instructions. Equipment installed
outdoors must be anchored to supports or foundations to resist the wind loads specified
in Section R301.2.1.1."
"(31) Section M1411.3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
"M1411.3 Condensate Disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators
shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal.
Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley or other areas so as to cause a
nuisance.
"(32) Section G2403 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding definitions for the term "plastic piping" to
read as follows:
"SECTION G2403 (202)
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
PII
"(33) Section G2413.6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
shall be marked "gas" and "ASTM D2513."
and protect pas pipes."
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"(34) Section G2414.9 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"G2414.9 (404.9) Minimum burial depth. All underground piping systems shall be
installed at minimum depth of 18 inches (257 mm) below grade-
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"(35) Section G2416.4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding an exception and note to read as
follows:
"G2416.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with
a manometer or with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test period. The
source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
"Exceptions: The following types of devices may be used:
"1. Bourdon tube type aauge
"2. Diaphragm type gauge all calibrated in not more than 1/4 inch
increments.
"3. Mercury gauge with not less 10 inches of mercury
"Note: All necessary apparatus for conducting the pressure test must be
furnished by the installer."
"(36) Section G2416.4.1. of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"G2416.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less
than 1 '/z times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 psij42-0
that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified
minimum yield strength of the pipe."
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"(37) Section G2419 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection G2419.6 to read as
follows:
"SECTION G2419 (409)
GAS SHUTOFF VALVES
"(38) Section P2503.5.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised by adding a new subparagraph 3 to read as follows:
"P2503.5.1 Rough Plumbing. * * *
"(39) Section P2503.6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
shall be obtained from a potable source of supply. The required test shall be
performed in accordance with this section.
"(40) Section P2503.7.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
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"(41) Section P2601.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"P2601.2 Connections to drainage system. All plumbing fixtures, drains
appurtenances and appliances used to receive or discharge liquid wastes or sewage
shall be connected properly to the drainage system of the building or premises in
accordance with the requirements of this code. This section shall not be construed to
revent indirect waste systems
"(42) Section P2603.6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"P2603.6 Freezing. In alit „ haviRg a wintei: deGigR tempeirat i :e of 32' c 02 r) e.
l9weF as shGWR OR Table R301.2(1) Gf this , a A_water,s F
ei; ewaste pipe shall not
be installed outside of a building in attics or crawl spaces, concealed in outside walls,
or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate- provision is
made to protect them from freezing by a 1/2 inch thickness of pipe insulation eFheat
tracing or both Water service pipe shall be installed not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
deep or less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the frost line."
"(43) Section P2902.4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection P2902.4.6 to read as
follows:
"P2902.4.6 Pumps and other appliances. Water pumps, filters, softeners, tanks and
all other devices that handle or treat potable water must be protected against
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contamination. Whenever a Dump is connected to the potable water system the water
"(44) Section P2902 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection P2902.6 to read as
follows:
"SECTION P2902
PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
tester or maintenance person."
"(45) Section R2903.9.3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows.
"R2903.9.3 Valve requirements. Valves servinq individual fixtures, appliances, risers
and branches shall be provide with access. An individual shutoff valve shall be required
on the water supply pipe to each water closet, appliance, and mechanical equipment."
"(46) Chapter 29, Water Supply and Distribution, of the International Residential
Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new section
P2908 to read as follows:
"Chapter 29
"WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
"SECTION P2908
LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
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"3. Sprinklers must be spaced as per manufacturer's recommendations
and adjusted for prevailing winds
as the irrigation system was operated for or
o er ion."
"(47) Section P3005.2.7 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
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cleanout may be either inside or outside the building wall, provided it is brought up to
finish grade or to the lowest floor level.
A wye -type cleanout, not less than four inches (4 ") in diameter, must be extended to
grade and must be located at the *unction of the building sewer and public sewer, at the
property line."
"(48) Section P3005.3 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new section P3005.3.1 to read as
follows:
"P3005.3 Horizontal drainage piping slope.
"P3005.3.1 Minimum velocity. Where conditions do not permit building drains
than 2 feet per second."
"(49) Tables P3005.4.1 and P3005.4.2 of the International Residential Code for
One- and Two - Family Dwellings are revised to read as follows:
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a Does not include branches of the buildina drain. Refer to Table 710.0(11.
laraest stack size required.
° Sizina load based on desian criteria.
d Not more than 2 water closets.
Not more than 6 water closets."
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Stacks b
NOMINAL
PIP, =
DIAMETER
ANY
HORIZONTAL
FIXTURE
BRANCH
Total fora
Total
discharae into
ANYONE
VERTICAL
STACK OIL
BRAIN
Total for stack
Total for stack
greater than
one branch
three branch
OF PIPE
inches
interval
intervals
horizontal
0 f three
branch
intervals or
branch
!4s£
4
160
90
240
500
5
360
200
540
1.100
6
620
350
960
1 900
8
1 4
600
2.200
3150
10
2.500
1 000
38,00
5.600
12
3.900
1.500
6 000
8.400
15
7.000
Footnote c
Footnote c
Footnote c
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
a Does not include branches of the buildina drain. Refer to Table 710.0(11.
laraest stack size required.
° Sizina load based on desian criteria.
d Not more than 2 water closets.
Not more than 6 water closets."
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P3005.4.2
DIAMETER OF
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS
CONNECTED TO ANY PORTION OF THE BUILDING DRAIN OR
THE BUILDING SEWER, INCLUDING BRANCHES-Of-THE
BUILDING DRAIN-!
Slope per foot
PIPE (inches)
1/16 inch
1/8 inch
1/4 inch
112 inch
1 1/4
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42b
50,
4
180
216
250
5
390
480
575
6
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700
840
11000
8
1.400
1600
1.920
2.300
10
21-50-0
2.900
3.500
4.200
12
2 900
4&N
F ?M
1 6.700
15
7.000
8.300
10.000
1 12.00
For SI: finch = 25.4 mm, 1 inch per foot = 0.0833 mm /m, 1 f9et - 304.8 mm.
Not over two NG -water closets"
"(50) Section P3102 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new section P3102.4 to read as
follows:
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"SECTION P3102
VENT STACKS AND STACK VENTS
"(51) Section P3104 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding new sections P3104.7 and P3104.8 to
read as follows:
"SECTION P3104
VENT CONNECTIONS AND GRADES
"P3104.7 Vents for traps. Trans for island sinks and similar equipment must be
1 If the sink or lavatory is installed in an island.
2. If the total developed length of the fixture drain through the wier
of the trap exceeds 8 feet.
3 If the structure prevents venting by another means."
"P3104.7.2 A vertical vent must be installed on the drain line downstream
of the island vent configuration."
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"(52) Section P3114.1 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new subsection P3114.1.1 to read as
follows:
"P3114.1 General.
"(53) Section P3005 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding a new sections P3005.6 to read as
follows:
"SECTION P3005 DRAINAGE SYSTEM
T3005.5 Pre tap connection When connection to the public sewer requires
compliance."
"(54) Section P3201.2 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is amended by adding an exception to read as follows:
T3201.2. 2 Trap seals and trap seal protection.
"Exception,
"(55) Section P3201.6 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"P3201.6 Number of fixtures per trap Each plumbing fixture shall be separately
trapped by a water -seal trap except as otherwise permitted by this code. The trap shall
be placed as close as possible to the fixture outlet.
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Fixtures shall not be
double trapped Exceptions to the separate trapping requirements are as follows:
"1 Fixtures that have integral traps.
"2 A single trap shall be permitted to serve two or three like fixtures limited to
kitchen sinks laundry tubs and lavatories Such fixtures shall be adjacent
to each other and located in the same room with a continuous waste
arrangement The trap shall be installed at the corner fixture where three
such fixtures are installed Common trapped fixture outlets shall not be
more than 30 inches (762 mm) apart An automatic clothes washer or
laundry tub must not discharge to a trap serving a kitchen sink.
113 The connection of a laundry tray waste line is permitted to be made into a
standpipe for the automatic clothes - washer drain in accordance with
Section P2706.2.1."
"(56) Part VIII — Electrical of the International Residential Code for One- and
Two - Family Dwellings is deleted The provisions of the City of Corpus Christi
Electrical Code applies to one- and two - family dwellings.
"(57) Section AJ301 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is amended by adding AJ301.5 to read as follows:
"SECTION AJ301
REPAIRS
"(58) Section AJ401 4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"AJ401 4 Structural Unreinforced masonry buildings located in Seismic Design
Categories D2 or E shall have parapet bracing and wall anchors installed at the roofline
whenever a reroofing permit is issued Such parapet bracing and wall anchors shall be
of an approved design Renovations to load bearing structural members both interior
"(59) Section AJ501 4 of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -
Family Dwellings is revised to read as follows:
"AJ501 4 Structural The minimum design loads for the structure shall be the loads
applicable at the time the building was constructed provided that no dangerous
condition is created Structural elements that are uncovered during the course of the
alteration and that are found to be unsound or dangerous shall be made to comply with
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the applicable requirements of this code Alterations that are exposed to wind loading
must comply with Section R301.2.1.1."
"(60) Appendix J of the International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family
Dwellings is amended by adding a new section AJ602 to read as follows:
"APPENDIX J
"EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
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"(61) The International Residential Code for One- and Two - Family Dwellings is
amended by adding new Appendices M N and O to read as follows:
I-M 114 911 . VVI
"AM101 General This appendix contains suggestions for improving the physical
security of buildings.
1 . ...
buildin .
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(1/4) of an inch.
"AM102.4 Glass in ex1
door within forty inches
"AM102 5 Door locks
"AM102.5.1 All E
with mQrtised de
1 inch.
"AM102.5.2. Lock bolts should have a case hardened steel insert to resist
hack sawina.
a
"AM102 5.4 Retainina screws on interior of lock should be the shieldina or
non - removable type.
m
"AM102 6 2 An approved track lock
m
"AM102 8 Windows. All locking devices should be secured with three -quarter
inch #8 full threaded screws as a minimum.
an any direction.
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keys should be furnished to the occupant.
"AN101 Definitions. As used in this Appendix, the followina term have these
meanings:
"(2) The term industrialized housing does not include (1) a residential
home to another location.
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"Portable building A structure that is constructed off -site that is moved onto a
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methods.
"AN104 1 Quantity of blocking and anchorage. Approved blocking an
anchorage is illustrated in Figure AN104.1.
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Number of
Vertical ties
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10
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"2 Four inch by sixteen inch wide concrete runners.
"3. Footings of solid concrete sixteen inch by sixteen inch by four inch
"2. Other structures on lot must be secured.
"3. Tip out rooms to be held by over - the -home tie at outer edge.
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Number of Diagonal
Ties Required
FWMobileome Box Length (feetl
33 to 43
4
43 to 52
5
53 to6 3
6
4
7
74 to 80
8
"2 Four inch by sixteen inch wide concrete runners.
"3. Footings of solid concrete sixteen inch by sixteen inch by four inch
"2. Other structures on lot must be secured.
"3. Tip out rooms to be held by over - the -home tie at outer edge.
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"4 Clerestory roof requires over - the -home tie at end of each raised
section.
"AN106 Anchoring equipment Anchoring equipment must be capable of resisting all
anchors.
"4 Anchors to slabs must equal to the resistance described in
AN 105.
"5. All augers arrowhead or anchors must be of galvanized steel.
Wu
"4 Cable ends secured by two (2) U -bolt clamps
"5. Steel rods -five eights inch with ends welded closed to form an eve.
"6 Turnbuckles -five eighths inch drop forged, closed eves.
7 Other tensioning devices of similar strength approved
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(4.725) pounds total).
INSERT FIGURE K -1
"A0102 Definitions As used in this appendix, the following terms have these
meanings:
Secs. 14 -292 —14 -300. Reserved.
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ARTICLE III. RESERVED
Secs. 14 -301 — 14 -400. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. RESERVED
Secs. 14-401 —14 -500. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION CODE
DIVISION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSES
Sec. 43-176 14 -5011. Findings of fact.
(a) The flood hazard areas of Corpus Christi are subject to periodic inundation which
results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards disruption of commerce
and governmental services and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection
and relief, all of which adversely affect the public health safety and general welfare.
(b) These flood losses are created by the cumulative effect of obstructions in
floodplains which cause an increase in flood heights and velocities, and by the
occupancy of flood hazards areas by uses vulnerable to floods and hazardous to other
lands because they are inadequately elevated, flood - proofed, or otherwise protected
from flood damage.
Sec. 43-126 14 -502. Statement of purpose.
It is the purpose of this Flood Hazard Prevention Code (the "Code ") to promote the
(1) Protect human life and health;
(2) Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
(3) Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and
generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains
electric telephone and sewer lines streets and bridges located in floodplains
(6) Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and
development of flood prone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood
blight areas; and
(7) Insure that potential buyers are notified that property is in a flood area.
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Sec. 43 -1-77 14 -503. Methods of reducing flood losses.
In order to accomplish its purposes this Code uses the following methods:
(1) Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to health, safety or property in
times of flood or cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities;
(2) Require that uses vulnerable to floods including facilities which serve such
uses be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction:
(3) Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural
protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters;
(4) Control filling grading dredging and other development which may increase
flood damage;
(5) Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally
divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
Secs. 14 -504 - 14 -520. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43478_14-M. Definitions.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Code shall be
interpreted to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this Code
its most reasonable application:
"Appeal" means a request for a review of the floodplain administrator's
interpretation of any provision of this Code or a request for a variance.
"Alluvial fan flooding" means flooding occurring on the surface of an alluvial fan
or similar landform which originates at the apex and is characterized by high -
velocity flows: active processes of erosion, sediment transport, and deposition;
and unpredictable flow paths.
fan flooding can occur.
"Areas of shallow flooding" means a designated AO AH, or VO zone on a
se pAv's- City's flood insurance rate map (FIRM) with a one (1) percent
chance or greater annual chance of flooding to an average depth of one (1) to
three (3) feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of
flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding
is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
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"Area of special flood hazard" is the land in the floodplain within a community
subject to a one (1) percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. The
area may be designated as zone A on the flood hazard boundary map (FHBM).
After detailed ratemaking has been completed in preparation for publication of
the FIRM zone A usually is refined into zones A AE AH AO Al -99, VO V1 -30,
VE or V.
"Base flood" means the flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equalled
or exceeded in any given year.
'Basement' means any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below
ground level) on all sides.
'Breakaway wall' means a wall that is not part of the structural support of the
building and is intended through its design and construction to collapse under
specific lateral loading forces without causing damage to the elevated portion of
the building or supporting foundation system.
"Coastal high hazard area" means an area of special flood hazard extending
from offshore to the inland limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast
and any other area subject to high- velocity wave action from storms or seismic
sources.
system would be comprised.
"Development" means any manmade change in improved and unimproved real
estate including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging,
filling grading paving excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment
or materials.
"Development permit" means any permit plan approval or other authorization
required from any department of the City prior to commencing any development
Zoning Ordinance Excavation Ordinance or any other applicable ordinance of
the City.
"Elevated buildings" means a non - basement building:
(1) Buis In the case of a building in zones Al -30, AE, A, Al -99, AH, B,
X and D built to have the top of the elevated floor, or in the case of a
building in zones V1 -30 VE or V to have the bottom of the lowest
horizontal structure member of the elevated floor elevated above the
ground level by means of pilings columns (posts and piers) or shear
walls parallel to the floor of the water; and
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(2) Adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the
building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood.
(3) In the case of zones Al -30, AE, A Al -99, AO, AH, B, C, X, and D,
"elevated building" also- includes a building elevated by means of fill or
solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the
unimpeded movement of flood waters.
(4) In the case of zones V1 -30 VE or V, "elevated building' alse- includes
breakaway walls met the standards of section 60.3(e)(5) of the National
Flood Insurance Program regulations.
FIRM or before January 1, 1975 for FIRM's effective before that date. "Existing
construction" may also be referred to as "existing structures."
"Existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home
park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on
which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the
installation of utilities the construction of streets and either final site grading or
the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the
floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.
"Expansions to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means the
preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots
on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of
utilities the construction of streets and either final site grading or the pouring of
concrete pads).
"FEMA" means the Federal Emergency Management Aaencv.
"Flood or flooding" means a general and temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(1) The overflow of inland or tidal waters.
(2) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from
any source.
areas of special flood hazards.
"Flood insurance rate map" ("FIRM ") means an official map of a community, on
which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the
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areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the
community.
"Flood insurance study" is the official report provided by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. The report contains flood profiles water surface elevation
of the base flood as well as the flood boundary - floodwav map.
"Floodplain management" means the operation of an overall program of
corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including but not
limited to emergency preparedness plans flood control works and floodplain
management regulations.
"Floodplain management regulations" means zoning ordinances subdivision
regulations building Codes health regulations special purpose ordinances (such
as a floodplain ordinance grading ordinance and erosion control ordinance) and
other applications of police power. The term describes such state or local
regulations in any combination thereof, which provide standards for the purpose
of flood damage prevention and reduction.
"Flood protection system" means those physical structural works for which funds
have been authorized appropriated and expended and which have been
constructed specifically to modify flooding in order to reduce the extent of the
areas within a community subject to a "special flood hazard" and the extent of the
depths of associated flooding Such a system typically includes hurricane tidal
barriers dams reservoirs levees or dikes. These specialized flood modifying
works are those constructed in conformance with sound engineering standards.
"Flood - proofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural
additions changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood
damage to real estate or improved real property water and sanitary facilities
structures and their contents.
" Floodway" ( "regulatory floodwav ") means the channel of a river or other
watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to
discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface
elevation more than a designated height.
"Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended
purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term
but does not include long -term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
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"Habitable floor" means any floor usable for the following purposes: which
includes working, sleeping eating, cooking or recreation, or a combination
thereof. A floor used for storage purposes only is not a "habitable floor."
"Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground
surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:
(1) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing
maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by
the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual
listing on the National Register;
(2) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a
district preliminarily determined by the secretary to qualify as a registered
historic district;
(3) Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with
historic preservation programs which have been approved by the
Secretary of Interior; or
(4) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities
with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:
a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary
of the Interior or;
b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without
approved programs.
"Levee" means a manmade structure usually an earthen embankment, designed
and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain,
control or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary
flooding.
"Levee system" means a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or
levees and associated structures such as closure and drainage devices, which
are constructed and operated in accordance with sound engineering practices.
or vehicles building access or storage in an area other than a basement area is
not considered a building's lowest floor provided that such enclosure is not built
so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non - elevation design
requirement of section 60.3 of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations.
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"Manufactured home" means a structure transportable in one or more sections,
which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a
permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term
"manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle."
"Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels)
of land divided into two (2) or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
"Mean sea level" means for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program
the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which
base flood elevations shown on a GOFRFnW-;4V's City's flood insurance rate map
are referenced.
effective date of an initial FIRM or after December 31 1974 whichever is later,
and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. For floodplain
management purposes "new construction" means structures for which the "start
of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain
management regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures.
"New manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home
park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on
which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the
installation of utilities the construction of streets and either final site grading or
the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of
floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.
"Permanent foundation" means construction of grillages of steel of masonry, of
reinforced concrete or timber and designed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice to provide adequate support and anchorage For floodplain
management purposes guidelines and methods for manufactured homes are
contained in FEMA 85 /September 1985 publication entitled "Manufactured Home
Installation in Flood Hazard Areas."
"Primary frontal dune" means a continuous or nearly continuous mound or ridge
of sand with relatively steep seaward and landward slopes immediately landward
and adjacent to the beach and subject to erosion and overtopping from high tides
and waves during major coastal storms. The inland limit of the primary frontal
dune occurs at the point where there is a distinct change from a relatively steep
slope to a relatively mild slope.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle which is:
(1) Built on a single chassis;
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(2) Four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest
horizontal projections;
(3) Designed to be self - propelled or permanently towable by a light duty
truck
(4) Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as
temporary living quarters for recreational camping, travel, or seasonal
use.
"Sand dunes" means naturally occurring accumulations of sand in ridges or
mounds landward of the beach.
"Start of construction" (for other than new construction of substantial
improvements under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (Pub. L. 97 -348)1
includes substantial improvement and means the date the building permit was
issued provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction,
rehabilitation addition placement or other improvement was within one hundred
eighty (180) days of the permit date The actual start means either the first
placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring
of slab or footings the installation of piles the construction of columns, or any
work beyond the stage of excavation: or the placement of a manufactured home
on a foundation Permanent construction does not include land preparation,
such as clearing grading and filling: nor does it include the installation of streets
and /or walkways: nor does it include excavation for basement footings, piers or
foundations or the erection of temporary forms: nor does it include the installation
on the property of accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied
as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial
improvement the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any
wall ceiling floor, or other structural part of a building whether or not that
alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
"Structure" means a walled and roofed building including a gas or liquid storage
tank that is principally above ground as well as a manufactured home.
"Substantial damage" means damage of any origin sustained by a structure
whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would
equal or exceed fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure before the
damage occurred.
"Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction rehabilitation, addition, or
other improvement of a structure the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50)
percent of the market value of the structure before "start of construction" of the
improvement This includes structures which have incurred "substantial
damage " regardless of the actual repair work performed The term does not
however, include either:
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(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations
of state or local health sanitary, or safety Code specifications which have
been identified by the local Code enforcement official and which are the
minimum necessary conditions; or
(2) Any alteration of a "historic structure," provided that the alteration will
not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure."
"Variance" is a grant of relief to a person from the requirement of this ordinance
when specific enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship. A variance,
therefore permits construction or development in a manner otherwise prohibited
by this article (For full requirements see section 60.6 of the National Flood
Insurance Program regulations.)
"Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully
compliant with the lenity's City's floodplain management regulations. A
structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other
certifications or other evidence of compliance required in section 60.3(b)(5)
a.vd) (c)(10) rw3) rey2) or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time
as that documentation is provided.
"Water surface elevation" means the height in relation to the National Geodetic
Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 (or other datum where specified) of floods of
various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine
areas.
Secs. 14 -522 —14 -530. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec 43-1-79 14-531. Lands to which this Code applies.
This Code shall aaaly applies to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction
of the City of Corpus Christi.
Sec 43-180 14 -53 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for
Corpus Christi," dated September 17 1992 with accompanying flood insurance rate
maps dated September 17 1992 and flood boundary - floodway maps (FIRM and FBFM)
and any revisions thereto are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of
this Code.
Sec 43 AQ4 14 -533 Establishment of development permit.
A development permit shall -be-is required to ensure conformance with the provisions of
this Code.
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Sec. 4348214-534. Compliance.
Sec 43 -183 14 -535. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
This Code is not intended to repeal abrogate or impair any existing easements
covenants or deed restrictions However, where this Code and another ordinance,
easement covenant or deed restrictions conflict or overlap whichever imposes the
more stringent restrictions shat- prevails.
Sec. 434-84 14 -536. Interpretation.
In the interpretation and application of this Code all provisions shall be:
(1) considered as a minimum requirements:
(2) liberally construed in favor of the governing body: and
(3) deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state
statutes.
Sec 43 -185 14 -537. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
The degree of flood protection required by this Code is considered reasonable for
regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. On rare
made theFeu der under this Code.
Secs. 14 -538 —14 -540. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. ADMINISTRATION
Sec 43486 14 -541 Designation of the floodplain administrator.
other appropriate sections of 44 CFR (National Flood Insurance Program Regulations)
pertaining to floodplain management
(bb) The floodplain administrator is to be assisted by the floodplain review committee
consisting of three (3) positions as follows:
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(1) Senior design engineer. Knewledgeab! ^ with knowledge of subdivision
development hydrology, and representing Engineering Services.
(2) Senior planner. Kne iledwable 4 with knowledge of subdivision planning,
platting and representing the - Planning;, a„t.
Sec 43-U7 14 -542. Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator s#a44- include but not be limited
to, the following:
(1) Maintain and hold open for public inspection all records pertaining to the
provisions of this Code.
(2) Review permit application to determine whether proposed building site,
including the placement of manufactured homes will be reasonably safe from
flooding.
(3) Review, approve or deny all applications for development permits required by
adoption of this Code.
(4) Review permits for proposed development to assure that all necessary
permits have been obtained from those Federal, State, or local governmental
agencies (including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Amendments of 1972 33 U.S.C. 1334) from which prior approval is required.
(5) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of
the areas of special flood hazards (for example where there appears to be a
conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions) the floodplain
administrator sha44 -will make the necessary interpretation.
(6) Notify, in riverine situations adjacent communities and the state coordinating
evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(7) Assure that flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of
any watercourse is maintained.
8) When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with
section-*3-140 14 -522 the floodplain administrator shat- will obtain review, and
reasonable utilize any base flood elevation data and floodway data available from
a federal state or other source in order to administer the provisions of division 5
of article V of this:gede chapter.
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(9) When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the floodplain
zones Al -30 and AE on the mss- City's FIRM unless it is demonstrated
that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all
other existing and anticipated development will not increase the water surface
elevation of the base flood more than one (1) foot on any point within the
community.
(10) Under the provisions of 44 CFR chapter 1 section 65 12 of the National
increases the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one (1) foot,
^•,�,! if the community first applies for a conditional FIRM revision
through FEMA.
(11) Right of entry and stop work orders.
a Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this Code or whenever the floodplain administrator, or his
the floodplain administrator's duly authorized representative, has
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any
premises any condition or Code violation, which makes such building or
premises unsafe dangerous or hazardous the floodplain administrator,
or his duly authorized representative, may:
1 Enter eater -such building or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the
floodplain administrator by this Code.
2 If the building or premises is occupied the
entry.
owner or other persons having charge or control of the naming or
premises and request entry
4 if suGb entry is refused the floodplain administrator °~^''n 4a:e
has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
b When the floodplain administrator sha44Chas first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no
owner or occupant or any other persons having charge care. or control of
any building or premises shall -may fail or neglect after proper request is
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made as heFe'n I)Fev'ded to promptly permit entry therein-by the floodplain
under this Code.
c Upon notice from the floodplain administrator or Ws- daly-the floodplain
administrator's authorized representative that work on any building,
structure dike bridge or any improvement which would affect water
drainage is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a
dangerous or unsafe manner, sash the work shall must be immediately
stopped.
4 Any- notice to stop work must shah -be in writing and shal-be given to
the owner of the Property, or to #is he owner's agent, or the person doing
the work and shall state the conditions under which work may be
resumed.
5 Where an emergency exists no written notice shaA -be is required to be
given by the floodplain administrator. However, arevided written notice
sham must follow within twenty -four (24) hours from the time oral notice to
stop work is issued.
Sec. 43—M_14-M. Permit procedures.
(a) Application for a development permit shah -must be presented to the floodplain
administrator on forms furnished by h4Fn/heFthe floodplain administrator and may
include but not be limited to plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location,
foregoing in relation to areas of special flood hazard.
(b) Additionally, the following information is required:
(1) Elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including
basement) of all new and substantially improved structures;
(2) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure
shall be flood - proofed;
(3) A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the
nonresidential flood - proofed structure shall meet the flood proofing criteria of
section 124 14- 552(2);
(4) Description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be
altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(5) Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with section
14 -542 1 .
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c) Aooroval or denial of a development permit by the floodplain administrator shah
may be based on all of the provisions of this Code and the following relevant factors:
(1) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(2) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage
and the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(3) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the iniury of
others;
(4) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated
development;
(5) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and
emergency vehicles;
(6) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood
conditions including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges, and public
utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas electrical and water systems;
(7) The expected heights velocity, duration rate of rise and sediment transport
of the floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the
siA .
(8) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(9) The availability of alternative locations not subiect to flooding or erosion
damage for the proposed use;
(10) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that
area.
(s}(d) Revocation of permits.
(1) Misrepresentation of application The floodplain administrator may revoke a
permit or approval issued under the provisions of this Code in case there has
been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the
application or plans on which the permit or approval was based or whenever the
permit or approval was issued in error.
(2) Violation of code provisions. The floodplain administrator may revoke a
permit upon determination by the floodplain administrator that the construction,
erection alteration or repairs of the structure for which the permit was issued is in
violation of or not in conformity with, the provisions of this Code.
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Sec 434891A-5 . Variance procedures.
requirement decision or determination made by the floodplain administrator in the
enforcement or administration of this Code.
(c) Any person or persons aggrieved by the decision of the bumidong Gode board
1
(d) The floodplain administrator shall maintains a record of all actions involving an
appeal and shall report variances to the Federal Emergency Management Agency upon
request.
(e) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction rehabilitation, or restoration of
structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the state inventory of
historic places without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this Code.
(f) Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be
erected on a lot of one -half (1/2) acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by
lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing the
issuing the variance increases.
(g) Upon consideration of the factors noted above and the intent of this Code, the
appeal board may attach such conditions to the grantinq of variances as it deems
necessary to further the purpose and objectives of this Code section444-7-6 14 -502.
(i) Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon a
determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's
continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum
necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.
(i) Prerequisites for granting variances:
(1) Variances shall-may only be issued upon a determination that the variance is
the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard to afford relief.
2 Variances iay only be issued upon:
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a. showinq a -good and sufficient cause;
b. a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in
exceptional hardship to the applicant;
c. a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in
increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary
public expense create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the
public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
(3) Any aaalisatien-1icant. to whom a variance is granted, shall -may be given
written notice that the structure will be permitted to be built with the lowest floor
elevation below the base flood elevation, and that the cost of flood insurance will
be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor
elevation.
(k) Variances may be issued lea serupiiy for new construction and substantial
improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally
dependent use provided that:
(1) the criteria outlined in section -13 -1-09 14- 534(a) - -(i) are met: and
(2) the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize
flood damages during the base flood and create no additional threats to public
safety.
Secs. 14 -545 - 14 -550. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
Sec. 43-1.90 14 -551. General standards.
In all areas of special flood hazards, the following provisions are required for all new
construction and substantial improvements:
movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads,
including the effects of buoyancy:
(2) All new construction or substantial improvements sha4&must be constructed
by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;
(3) All new construction or substantial improvements shall -must be constructed
with materials resistant to flood damage;
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other service facilities that are designed andJer located so as to prevent water
from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of
flooding:
(5) All new and replacement water supply systems shall must be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system:
(6) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall must be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharge
from the systems into floodwaters:
(7) On -site waste disposal systems shall-must be located to avoid impairment to
them or contamination from them during flooding: and
(8) Additional protection is specifically recommended such that the lowest floor of
any building be elevated to a level of one (1) foot higher or more above the base
flood elevation since such additional protection may provide for significant
reductions in insurance premiums.
Sec. 43-M 14-552. Specific standards.
In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data has been provided
as set forth in section43 -1-89 14 -522, section 444-87 14- 532(8), or section444 -92
14- 543(c), the following provisions are required:
(1) Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of
any residential structure shah -must have the lowest floor (including basement),
elevated to or above the base flood elevation. A registered professional
engineer, architect or land surveyor shall submit a certification to the floodplain
administrator that the standard of this subsection as proposed in sectiona -3-
498(a4 14- 533(b)(1), is satisfied.
(2) Nonresidential construction. New construction and substantial improvements
of any commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure shall -must either
below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially
impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the
capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of
certify that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with
accepted standards of practice as outlined in this subsection. A record of such
administrator.
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(3) Enclosures. New construction and substantial improvements, with fully
enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are usable solely for parking of
vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement and which
are subject to flooding shall must be designed to automatically equalize
hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of
floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a
registered professional engineer or architect or meet or exceed the following
minimum criteria:
a. A minimum of two (2) openings having a total net area of not less than
one (1) square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding &ha& nust be provided.
b. The bottom of all openings shat -must be no higher than one (1) foot
above grade.
c. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other
coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit
of floodwaters.
(4) Manufactured homes.
a. ReaulFe that all All manufactured homes to be placed within zone A on
a +4y!&- City's FHBM or FIRM shall must be installed using methods
and practices which minimize flood damage.
1. For the purposes of this requirement, a manufactured home
must be elevated and anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or
lateral movement.
2. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of
over - the -top or frame ties to ground anchors.
3. This requirement is in addition to applicable state and local
anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces.
b. Manufactured homes that are placed or
substantially improved within zones Al -30, AH, and AE on the
seFManity's- City's FIRM must be on sites:
1. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision.
2. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision.
3. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or
subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred
"substantial damage" as a result of a flood, be elevated on a
permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the
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manufactured home is elevated to or above the base flood
elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral
movement.
c. Manufactured homes must be placed or-on
substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or
subdivision with zones Al -30, AH, and AE on the sen4mupA r's- City's_FIRM
that are not subject to the provisions of paragraph (4) of this subsection
must be elevated so that either:
1. The lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above the
base flood elevation, or
2. The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced
piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength
that are no less than thirty -six (36) inches in height above grade
and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation
system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
(5) Recreational vehicles. Recreational vehicles placed
on sites within zones Al -30, AH, and AE on the mss- City's FIRM either:
a. Must be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180)
consecutive days,
b. Must be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or
c. Must meet the permit requirements of section43-488(a} 14- 545(a), and
the elevation and anchoring requirements for "manufactured homes" in
paragraph (4) of this subsection.
devices, and has no permanently attached additions.
Sec. 434-92 14-553. Standards for subdivision proposals.
(a) All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and
subdivisions shall -must be consistent with sections 14-
501 14 -502. and 14 -503 of this Code.
(b) All proposals for the development of subdivisions including the placement of
manufactured home parks and subdivisions, shall must meet development permit
requirements of section 4Z-1-84 14 -523, section.14:: 14 -533, and the provisions of
division 5 of Article V of this-Gede chapter.
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and subdivisions, which is greater than fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is
lesser, if not otherwise provided auf-suaat-te -under section 434430-14 -522 or section-1-3-
4-87 14- 532(8) of this Code.
(d) All subdivision proposals, including the placement of manufactured home parks and
subdivisions, shall must have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood
hazards.
(e) All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and
Sec. 434 314354• Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO /AH zones).
defined channel does not exist and where the path of flooding is unpredictable and
where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by pondinq or sheet
flow: therefore, the following provisions apply:
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures
shall must have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest
adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the
GOFRMURjtY'S (at least two (2) feet if no depth number is specified).
(2) All new construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential
structures:
a. shal�-Must have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above
the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified
in feet on the eepypaalty's- City's FIRM (at least two (2) ) feet. if no depth
number is specified: or
b. Toaether with attendant utilitv and sanitary facilities shall -mus be
designed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with
walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with
structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads of effects of buoyancy.
(3) A registered professional engineer or architect shall submit a certification to
the floodplain administrator that the standards of this section, as proposed in
section- � 14- 533(b)(1), are satisfied.
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(4) €zeauife Structures within zones AH or AO must have adequate drainage
paths around structures on slopes, to guide floodwaters around and away from
proposed structures.
Sec. 43-M 14 -555. Floodways.
(a) F4GGdways- Channels of streams, which must be kept clear of encroachments to
areas-designated as regulatory floodways.
(b) Since the floodwav is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood
waters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following
provisions shall apply:
(1) Encroachments are prohibited, including fill, new construction, substantial
improvements, and other development within the adopted regulator/ floodwav
unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed
encroachment would not result in an increase in flood levels within the
community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(2) If subsection 43495(1) above -of this section, is satisfied, all new construction
and substantial improvements shall -must comply with all applicable flood hazard
reduction provisions of division 5 of Article V of this Code.
3) Under the provisions of 44 CFR GhapteF 1 seGtie^ 65.12, of the National
Flood Insurance Program Regulations, a community may permit encroachments
within the adopted regulatory floodwav that would result in an increase in base
flood elevations. provided that the community first applies for a conditional FIRM
and floodwav revision through FEMA
(4) The placement of manufactured homes is prohibited, except in an existing
manufactured home park or existing manufactured home subdivision.
Sec. 43496 14 -555. Coastal high hazard areas.
(a) 1-^^,;;'°d wfit".mn the areas Areas that are subject to possible high - energy wave action.
30, VE, and /or V).
(b) These areas have special flood hazards associated with high - velocity waters from
tidal surges and hurricane wave wash; therefore, in addition to meeting all provisions
outlined in this Code the following provisions must-also apply:
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(1) Obtain the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the lowest
structural member of the lowest floor (excluding pilings and columns) of all new
and substantially improved structures and whether or not such structures contain
a basement. The floodplain administrator shall - maintains a record of all sust> -this
information.
(2) All new construction shall -must be located landward of the reach of mean
high tide.
(3) All new construction and substantial improvements shall -must be elevated on
pilings and columns so that:
a. The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest
floor (excluding the pilings or columns) is elevated to or above the base
flood level;.
b. The pile or column foundation and structure attached iherete -to the
foundation is anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement
due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all
building components.
1. Water loading values used sh;;" must be those associated with
the base flood.
2. Wind loading values used shall be those required by applicable
state or local building standards.
(4) A registered professional engineer or architect shall develop or review the
structural design specifications and plans for the construction, and shall certify
that the design and methods of construction to be used are in accordance with
accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of paragraph (3)(a) and
(b) of this subsection.
F4) (5) P�evidehaal�All new construction and substantial improvements must
have the space below the lowest floor either free of obstruction or constructed
with non - supporting breakawav walls, open wood lattice -work, or insect
screening intended to collapse under wind and water loads without causing
collapse displacement or other structural damage to the elevated portion of the
building or supporting foundation system.
(6) For the purpose of this section a breakaway wall shall have a design safe
loading resistance of not less than ten (10), and not more than twenty (20)
pounds per square foot.
(7) Use of breakaway walls, which exceed a design safe loading resistance of
twenty (20) pounds per square foot (either by design or when so required by local
or state Codes), may be permitted only if a registered professional engineer or
architect certifies that the designs proposed meet the following conditions:
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a. Breakaway wall collapse shall -must result from a water load less than
that which would occur during the base flood; and
b. The elevated portion of the building and supporting foundation system
on all building components (structural and nonstructural).
1. Water loading values used shall be those associated with the
base flood.
2. Wind loading values used shall be those required by applicable
state or local building standards.
8) S, -sh PnGl, Enclosed space below the lowest floor may shad -be useable
solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. &rh -The enclosed
space shal4 -below the lowest floor may not be used for human habitation.
(9) (5) D, oh;h.,p.n„cThe use of fill or structural support of buildings is prohibited.
(10) l6Rre#i he use of manmade alteration of sand dunes and mangrove
stands which would increase potential flood damage is prohibited.
(11) (Manufactured homes.. o°^ a that FnagufaGtured hemec which have
FIRM on sites:
a. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision,
b In a new manufactured home park or subdivision,
c. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision,
or
maRufaGtUred herne h ORGUFFed " h F tmal da " as the IF of a kx)d
F the F d d F h (1 ) th h /R\ F th' nf:i. aP Fhat
rnanafact -+red- Manufactured homes placed or substantially improved on other
sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within zones V1 -30,
V. and VE on the samFRUR#V's- City's FIRM meet the requirements of section43-
4-94 14- 542(4) of this Code
must either:
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a. Be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive
days,
b. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or
(14) A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or lacking
system is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security
devices, and has no permanently attached additions.
Secs. 43 197 13 -499 14 -557 -- 14 -600. Reserved.
ARTICLEWF I. EXCAVATIONS
Sec. 4344014-M. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article the following words and terms shat have the following
meanings arGr hpd to the :e °,.t;. eN:
Excavation means any =A act by which soil or any other similar matter is dug,
cut into quarried uncovered removed displaced relocated, or bulldozed.
Soil means any—.Any-earth, sand clay, loam caliche gravel humus, rock dirt,
or any other matter in or upon the ground without regard to the presence or
absence thefeiR-of minerals or other organic matter.
Sec. 434-64-t4-M. Permit required.
It &ha b° is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person acting #erbin4se4 €Q—n
their own behalf or acting as an agent employee independent contractor, or servant of
any other person to commence an excavation to excavate,-GFcontinue to excavate or
to maintain an existing excavation within the City or to work upon or assist in any way in
the execution or operation of any excavation without an excavation permit having been
issued by the authoritv of the City Council under the terms of this
article
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property.
(b) The provisions of this article sha44 -do not apply to nor affect a person in excavating
to install construct or complete a structure building or facility of any kind if:
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(1) The when-the plans and specifications for such objective have been
submitted and approved by the d°^TDirector of �q
Developmental Services the Building Official, or Planning Commission of the
City_
(3) The,, ^•^ 'de hatthe progress on the facility or project is not delayed for a
period of more than two (2) weeks excepting delays attributable to acts of
nature.
(4) The excavation created is not of a
permanent nature and will not be left open and uncovered on the completion of
the project without authorization of such -an excavation permit.
(c) The provisions of this article shall -do not apply to nor affect the excavation
operations of private utility concerns constructing facilities by virtue of a franchise or a
special permit issued by the City: wevided. that the if:
(1) The progress on the private utility project or facility is not delayed for a period
of more than two (2) weeks excepting delays attributable to acts of nature.
(2) The . and fuFtheF OFEMdEng. that 6LIGh excavation created is not of a
permanent nature and will not be left open and uncovered on the completion of
the facility or project.
(d) This article sha"oes not apply nor affect the operations of the United States of
America the State of Texas, nor any political subdivision of either4hereef aovernment.
Sec. 43-4-63_14-M. Limitations on locations of excavations.
structure without the applicant having first secured written permission of the owner
thereef of the residence, building, or structure.
boundary of lands utilized for a public or parochial school a college, a university, a
hospital a church a public building a cemetery, or within an area where there is on
public record restrictions or covenants prohibiting excavations.
(c) The City Council through the Planning Commission, ^ " ^'a,a ;av�has the power and
reserves the authority to refuse any application for an excavation permit at any
particular location within the City limits by reason of such particular location and the
character and value of the permanent improvements already erected on or
approximately adjacent to the particular location in question and the use to which the
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land and surroundings are adopted for school, college, university, hospital, park, civic
purposes or for health and safety reasons, or any of them, when in the Planning
hazard or a disadvantage to the City in its planned growth, or to its inhabitants as a
whole or to a substantial number of its inhabitants or visitors as a group.
Sec. 434-54 14-604. Duration of permit: application for new permits.
(a) Each excavation permit issued shall -will be issued for a specific time period, with a
maximum period of one year.
(b) After the expiration of the period, the permit is void and the
person to whom the permit was issued must make a new application for a new permit
for each succeeding year or portion of a year that an excavation is operated or
maintained.
Sec. 43455 14�Q5. Application for permit -- Generally.
(a) Permits required by this article shall -will be issued only after an application, in the
form of an affidavit is executed in duplicate and presented to the Department of
engineeriag-Development Services wNGh.
(b) The application shall -will be referred to the Planning Commission of the City for
review, consideration, and recommendation.
(c) The Department of riag- Development Services shall be bound to act in
accord with the Planning Commission's recommendation in the issuance of each
excavation permit.
Sec. 43 -146 14 -606. Same Application for permit -- Information required.
Each application for an excavation permit must include all of the following information in
detail before it can be accepted by the Department of enaiaeer+ng Development
Services and before it can be considered by the Planning Commission:
1) The identity and residence address of the applicant.
2) The identitv and residence address of the owner of the land
(3) The location and legal description of the land.
(4) A positive statement as to whether the land has been platted.
(5) A tax certificate stating that City, county, state and school district ad valorem
taxes have been paid and are current concerning the land.
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(6) The purpose or reason for the removing or moving of the soil from or on the
land.
(7) The quantity in cubic yards of soil to be moved or removed from the land.
(8) In the case of removal the place to which the soil is to be removed.
(9) The proposed date of completion of the soil removal or moving
(10) A positive statement that no buildings residences or structures are within
one hundred fifty (150) feet of the proposed excavation.
(11) A positive statement that the proposed excavation shall -will not block,
encumber or close any public street way, or alley, or disturb the lateral support
thereef of any street, way. or alley.
(12) A positive statement that the proposed excavation shall -will not be located
nearer than three hundred fifty (350) feet to any exterior property line boundary of
lands utilized for a public or parochial school a college a university a hospital, a
church public building, or a cemetery.
(13) A positive statement that the proposed excavation is not and sha# -will not be
located in an area which has on public record restrictions or covenants
prohibiting such a use of the property.
(14) The proposed slopes and lateral supports to be used in the excavation shah
must be set forth.
(15) The present and proposed arrangements made for surface water drainage.
(16) The safety precautions to be installed and maintained at the site such as
fences around the excavation traffic control devices and drainage system to
keep the excavation from collecting water within it.
(17) The intended use or condition of land upon completion of the excavation
process.
(18) Such other pertinent data as the Department of eng+geer;�Development
Services and Planning Commission may hereaf*°' by rerGkila require.
Sec 434-57 14 -607. Same -- polication for permit -- Review by Planning
Commission.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for an excavation permit the Planning Commission of
the City sha et the same down `or will hold a public hearing.
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(b) Written notice of suekrthe public hearing before the Planning commission shall must
be sent to the owners of real property located within four hundred fifty (450) feet of the
Property on which the excavation is proposed.
ownership appears on the last approved City tax roll.
(d) When a portion of the property located within four hundred fifty (450) feet of the
property upon which the excavation is proposed is located outside the City limits or
which was annexed to the City after the final date for making the renditions which are
included on the last approved City tax roll, then notice to sue#the owners of property
located outside the City may shall -be given by publication.
hearing,
(f) Upon conclusion of the hearing the Planning Commission shall submit its
recommendation.
Sec 43468-U--M. Same -Application for hermit -- Factors to be considered.
the prohibiting of any condition or the doing of any act constituting or creating a
nuisance health hazard or endangering the lives or property of others.
(b) As aids in accomplishing these purposes the following points shall should be
considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing applications for excavation
permits hevievpr, riaph. ma shall t be exGiusWe on the side...+
(1) Soil and earth erosion by water and wind.
(2) Surface water drainage and water drainage facilities of the excavation.
(3) Lateral supports of the excavation.
(4) Condition in which excavation is to be maintained and safeguards to be taken
to prohibit creating a nuisance health hazard attractiveness to children, and
features provided to dispense with the endangering of the lives and property of
the public.
(5) Land values and uses in the area of the excavation.
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(6) Proposed use or condition of land upon completion of excavation process.
(7) Such other factors as may bear or relate to the coordinated, adjusted, and
harmonious physical development of the City.
recommendation.
(d) In arriving at its ultimate recommendation the Planning Commission may attach
suGh -any special conditions there'^ as ^ ° ~° that are reasonably necessary to attain
the overall purpose of this article.
Sec. 43459 14 -609. Permit fee.
(a) On submission of an application for an excavation permit to the Department of
°^^:..°°.; ^^ Development Services an application fee shall -must also be submitted for
the adequate administration of this article an the amount of Me hURdFed f' dollars
re'GS
(b) In the event that an excavation permit is recommended for issuance, an additional
fee of fiftydeNars ($50 -00-)-per month for the duration of the permit shall -must be paid in
advance prior to issuance of the permit for the purpose of inspecting the site during the
excavation process.
Sec 43460 -4-M. Appeals from permit denial or granting to City council.
(a) In the event an applicant is refused an excavation permit the applicant may not
later than ten (10) days from the date of receiving notice of sue#the refusal, appeal to
the City Council for a public hearing on the refusal by
(1) Directing- d4estaaa a letter to the City seanGi- Secretary setting forth therein}
the date of denial of the excavation permit and the reasons the applicant feels he
the applicant has been wronged in being refused the permit.
Commission appeal to the City council for a public hearing on the question of the
granting or refusal as the case may be, of the permit by:
(1) Directing d#ectiag -a letter to the City council addressed to the office of the
City secretary at the City hall setting forth ihefein-the date of the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the reasons the person so
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appealing feels that the person has been or will be injured by the action from
which the person is taking sae#the appeal_
(2) Paving an a- appeal fee for
processing the appeal.
(c) Upon the filing of sust -the appeal, the right to operate under any- excavation permit
tee -is suspended until final determination by the City Council and then in
accordance with the final decision of the City Council.
(d) The City council-sha4 will, on receiving such notice of appeal, direct the Citv
Secretary to place 4-the appeal on the City Council's work agenda to be considered in
the due order of City business.
(e) The City Secretary shall -will then notify the appellant as to the date and place where
the City council will consider the appeal and publish a notice one time in the official
newspaper at least five (5) days before the date when the City Council will consider the
appeal.
(e) -(f) The Citv council on conducting the public hearing regarding the appeal may, by
majority vote of all of the council either grant or refuse to grant the permit.
(a) In the event the permit is granted, the permit shall -will be issued by the Director of
enaine qna- Development Services in accordance with the direction of the City council.
Sec. 4346-1- 14 -611. Issuance of permit.
All excavation permits shall will be issued by the Director of the Department of
ena4neerina-Development Services.
Sec. 4346314 -612. Form of permit.
or the direction of the City council.
Sec. 434- 6314-613. Transferring, selling, assigning, etc., of permit.
No excavation permit issued under the terms of this article to any person shal-may ever
be transferred sold assigned or otherwise disposed of in any manner to any other
person without the written consent of the City council.
Sec. 43-4641A-04. Revocation of permit.
(a) Any excavation permit issued under this article, where a notice to cease operations
+eris issued by an inspection official, may be revoked by the Planning
Commission after notice and hearing for
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(1) Violation of any condition of the excavation permit;
(2) Violation of any provision of this article or any other applicable ordinance or
law relating to excavations;
(3) The existence of any condition or the doing of any act constituting or creating
a nuisance or endangering the lives or property of others.
(b) Written notice of the time and place of suGh-the Planning Commission's hearing
(c) The notice must contain a brief statement of the grounds to be relied upon for
revokina such excavation permit.
addressed to the person to be notified at the address appearing the application.
Sec. 13-166 14 -615. Appeals from permit revocation.
(a) Any person who has been issued an excavation permit, who is aggrieved by its
revocation by the Planning Commission of the City, may appeal to the City Council by
filing with the City Secretary a written notice thereef-of appeal within five (5) days from
the date of the revocation of the excavation permit.
(b) An appeal fee must be paid for
processing the appeal.
(c) The aggrieved person shal -will be given a hearing before the City Council in due
order of business .
the date set for such hearing.
(f) The Susk- notice &ha #als must contain a brief statement of the grounds t643e relied
upon by the Planning Commission when feFrevoking such excavation permit.
(g) Notice of the hearing may be given by personal delivery ttaereef-to the person to be
notified or by deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope with postage
prepaid addressed to such person to be notified at the address appearing in tithe
application.
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(h) In the event any appeal is taken from the decision of the Planning Commission, in
the FnaRn°F ^r°°^ -bed above all work shall -must be stopped at the excavation while
the appeal is pending.
Sec. 43-1-66-14- 616. Inspection - -Right of entry of Department of .�.
Development Services.
For the purpose of administering and enforcing this article, employees of the
Department of engineerin4Development Services shat -have the right to enter into and
upon any lands within the City limits, in or upon which an excavation exists or on anv
lands on which operations are being conducted in creating an excavation, to examine
and inspect such lands and excavations to determine whether the excavation itself or
the operations in creating an excavation are in violation of this article and to further
determine whether an excavation permit has been secured as is required in this article.
Sec 43462 1 4 -61 7. Same— Inspection -- Notice of violations.
If the personal inspection provided for above -in Section 14 -6 reveals that the excavation
is being operated or maintained in violation of the excavation permit issued, the
inspecting official shah nay immediately give notice in writing to the person in charge at
the site of the excavation to cease operations setting further therein -the exact reason
for the issuance of the notice.
(a) After issuance of the notice as provided4GF-above in Section 14 -617, *there -s::a -be
no further operation of the excavation May take place until the violations complained of
by the inspecting official have been remedied.
(b) The operator shall have three (3) days from the date of receipt of the complaint
notice from the inspecting official to remedy the violations complained of by the
inspector and to notify the Director of Development Services
of the City that the violations complained of have been remedied and that the
excavation is ready for additional inspection.
Sec 43- 45914- 12 Same — Inspection -- Procedure upon failure to remedy
violations.
I11n the event an operator of an excavation fails to remedy the violations complained
revocation of the operator's excavation permit.
(b) A continuation of work or operation of the excavation other than to remedy the
violation complained of after written notice has been received by the operator to cease
the excavation operations shat- constitutes a separate violation of this article.
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Sec. 43 178 14 -620. Certain excavations declared nuisances.
(a) Any excavation located within the City limits, or hereafter created within the City
limits, or within five thousand (5,000) feet of the City limits shall and does constitute a
nuisance when:
(1) Maintained +aaiatained-or permitted to exist by any person in an
unwholesome or nauseous condition.
(2) Maintained or permitted to exist-,er--in a manner by which stagnant water
accumulates.
(3) Maintained or permitted to exist-,,e�r-in a manner in which water collects where
it is possible and probable mosquitoes will breed.
(4) Maintained or permitted to exist-,-Gr-in a condition where rats could harbor.
(6) Maintained or permitted to exist�in a manner and condition where filth,
garbage trash debris and other discarded material accumulates and is
deposited_
(7) Maintained-.4r-is rraaiatained or permitted to exist in an unfenced, open
condition accessible to children and other members of the public,
(8) Maintained pr-- ntaifled and worked in such -a manner as-ie -the disturbs,
effects, or destroys the lateral support of or block and impede traffic on any
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(10) Maintained or permit to exist any one or more of the above - enumerated
conditions.
violation of this Code and is hereby- deemed to be maintaining a nuisance.
(c) Nothing herein -in this article &hal -in any way reduces the remedies which the City
may otherwise have to regulate correct abate, or abolish any nuisance within the City
limits or within five thousand (5,000) feet of the City limits.
Secs. 13 171 13 174 14 -621 -- 14 -700. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VI. REGULATION OF FILL MATERIALS
Sec -24-60 4 -701 Fill permit required
exceptions.
(a) Except as provided in this section and section 21 -80 no person may deposit or
dump on any property or allow to be deposited or dumped on the person's property Or
Property under the person's control any dirt or other fill materials without securing a fill
permit from the Building Official as provided by section -2444 14 -702.
(b) This provision shall-does not apply to persons depositing or dumping and spreading
dirt sand or other gardening materials on the premises used in connection with an
existing building for landscaping purposes or to the dumping or depositing sand or
other building material on a lot in connection with construction of improvements in
progress for which a building permit has been obtained or to the dumping or depositing
of dirt sand fill material or refuse
24 80 through 21 90 er tame dumping ' City
darr►r)mRg QFG6IRdS 6o des'gnatea by the oity at a solid waste disposal facility permitted by
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Sec. -24-6 14 -70 . Same -- Issuance of fill permit.
(a) The Building official is responsible for the issuance of dumping permits for dumping
or depositing dirt and other fill material.
(b) No dareaia -fill permit shall -may be issued for dumping or depositing refuse.
material and the duration of the du+,}plag fill permit which shall not be for a period in
excess of one week.
(d) Before the duraaia4fill permit is issued the Building d+�Official must be
satisfied that the dirt or fill material appears to be free from any substance incurious to
the public health and welfare and that the dirt or fill material will be handled and
dumped or deposited and leveled off in a manner that apparently will not be incurious to
the public health interfere with drainage from an adjoining property. or divert storm
waters onto an adjoining property.
to carry out the purposes of this section
(f) The applicant for a fill permit must pay the fill permit application fee before the permit
is issue .
Secs.'" -A2-=-6014 -703 —14 -800. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VIII. CONTROL OF AEOLIAN SOILS
Sec. 14.801. General.
shall be considered a detriment of the environment an extreme annoyance and
discomfort to the inhabitants a peril to traffic and a hazard to the respiratory health of
the people.
(b) In addition exposed graded and uncovered lands on Padre Island Mustang Island,
and Flour Bluff, especially lots that have at least one property line common to a
developed or undeveloped canal pose risks to the local economy since the deposit of
sand in the canals can cause shoaling of navigable waterways and increases the need
for maintenance dredging.
Sec. 14 -802. Scope.
and within five thousand (5,000) feet of the corporate limitss. and f rthpr °� ^ ° ^+
i ts; d fm d d i^ ^a
Sec. 14 -803. Definitions. As use in this article
'Aeolian soil" means a soil that is capable of being transported out of place on
the tract or parcel of land where it occurs by a sustained fresh wind or a wind of
bounding property lines within which it was situated prior to any transportation.
An Aeolian soil is also any fine gravel coarse sand medium sand, fine sand, or
very fine and falling within the soil separate diameter limit ranges taken from the
United States Department of Agriculture as follows:
Fine gravel or very coarse
2 to 1 mm.
sand
Coarse sand
1 to 0.5 mm.
Medium sand
05. To 0.25 mm.
Fine sand
0.25 to 0.10 mm.
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Very fine sand
0.10 to 0.05 mm.
Silt
0.05 to 0.002 mm.
Clay
0.002 to 0.001 mm.
Colloidal clay
below 0.001 mm.
quantities or abutting land or lands.
"Developed canal" means a canal with a bulkhead.
"Fresh wind" means a a wind ranging in velocity from nineteen (19) to twenty -four
(24) mph on the 0 -12 Beaufort Scale as modified by the'WRotea States Weather
S+reau- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. and shall be deemed
to be prima facie evidence by the inspector's reported observation of swaying
motion of small trees in leaf or crested wavelets forming on inland waters where
such observations of such features occur within the subject tract or parcel or
within a radius of three hundred (300) feet of a property line of the subiect tract or
parcel Alternatively, a portable anemometer reading shall constitute such
evidence.
"Sands" and "sandy loams" means for the purpose of further definition under of
soil textural classification the following rules from the modified David - Bennet
Triangle apply:
1 Sand or sands contain eighty (80) percent or more of sand.
2 Sandy loams contain more than fifty (50) percent but less than eighty
(80) percent sand and have less than twenty (20) percent clay.
"Undeveloped canal" means a canal without a bulkhead.
"Watered" means the sprinkling of water on exposed land so that the land is
completely covered by an average three (3) inches penetration in depth below
the topsoil surface as evidenced by five (5) equally distanced six -inch borings,
where each core sample contains a ratio of not less than three (3) parts water to
ten (10) parts soil.
Sec 14 -804 Procedures for testing soils. In order to properly classify a soil for the
purposes of this article the following described mechanical analysis must be used:
(1) Place exactly one hundred (100) grams of soil into a pint bottle.
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(2) Add ten (10) cc of a saturated solution of NaaCo3 and fill the bottle three -
fourths (3/4) full with tap water.
(3) Stopper the bottle and shake it for five (5) minutes in order to bring the soil in
suspension.
(4) Wash the sand sticking to the sides down into the bottle and allow the
solution to stand for about two (2) minutes.
(5) Theoretically, only silt and clay are now in suspension.
(6) Carefully pour off the suspended silt and clay, being careful to lose none of
the sand.
(7) Refill the bottle with water, shake vigorously a few times wash down the
material sticking to the sides of the bottle and again allow it to stand until all of
the sand has settled.
(8) Decant the silt and clay as described in paragraph (6), repeatinq this process
until the supernatant liquid is clear when the sand has settled.
(9) Wash the sand carefully into a large evaporating dish and allow to settle
again then pour off as much of the water as possible.
(10) Place the dish on a ring stand and heat gently with Bunsen burner until the
sand is dry.
(11) After allowing the sand to cool separate it into the various separates by use
of sieves arranged in the following order 20 mesh 40 mesh, 60 mesh, and 80
mesh.
(12) The material on top of the 20 mesh sieve is fine gravel; that on top of the 40
mesh sieve is coarse sand; that on top of the 60 mesh sieve is medium sand;
that on the top of the 80 mesh sieve is find sand: the material passing the 80
mesh sieve is very fine sand.
See. 14-804. Containment
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Sec. 14 -805 Offenses defined.
(a) No person as owner or as custodian of land te-may
cause permit or maintain any exposed land containing aeolian soil sand or sandy
loam which can be transported as stated in the definition of Aeolian soil in Section
14 -403 within the corporate limits of the City and within five thousand (5,000) feet of
such corporate limits except lands presently and actually under cultivation for
agricultural purposes unless the land is watered as defined Section 14 -403.
(b) Every day the person causes permits or maintains the existence of the unlawful
condition constitutes a separate offense.
Sec. 14 -806. Enforcement.
(a) Access to property.
(1) The Building Official may go upon any tract or parcel land subject to this
article irrespective of ownership or custody of the land for the purpose of
enforcing this article and for the purpose of removing one (1) one hundred -gram
soil sample more or less not more often than once in a twenty- four -hour period.
(2) The Building Official may remove take and test the sample, and may retain
custody of the sample until the final disposition of any civil or criminal action filed
in relation to a violation of this article or for one (1) year, whichever first occurs.
(b) Survey The Building Official may enter and measure the perimeter dimensions of
any exposed land in a subject tract or parcel.
(c) Tests The Building Official may enter, make and take the watered -test borings
described in Section 14 -803.
(d) Prima facie case Wherever the Building Official observes the accumulation deposit
of aeolian or wind - driven soil on the private land of one (1) person: upon any public
street way or place; or in the City's storm water system that occupies an area of six (6)
square feet or more that is adjacent to the exposed land of another person and the
condition substantially persists for fifteen (15) seconds there is prima facie evidence that
the owner or custodian of the exposed land has violated this article if the Building
Official's observations are corroborated by at least one (1) other witness.
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ARTICLE IX. CONTROL OF SOLID WASTE AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
Sec. 14 -901. Purpose. The purpose of this article to require measures to prevent solid
water within the City, in the interest of public peace, health. safety, morals. and general
welfare and the protection of the environment.
Sec 14 -902 Definitions As used in this Article the following words and terms have
the followina meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
CERCLA means the Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation
and Liability Act of 1980, as amended. 42 U.S.C. 9601 et sea.
Construction /demolition material means waste resultina from construction or
Construction site owner means the person who owns or leases the premises on
which a construction activity that is regulated by this chapter is being conducted.
Contractor means the person has obtained a permit required by this chapter. and
materials.
residences grocery stores butcher shops, restaurants, cafes hotels. rooming
houses and boardinghouses, but does not include sewaae, body waste. or
industrial byproducts.
premises of a customer.
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Hazardous waste means solid waste identified and listed as a hazardous waste
Heavy brush means tree and shrub limbs and trimmings. which are greater than
3 inches in diameter, tree trunks root balls and other large plant matter.
Household appliance means general household appliance that will not fit into a
refuse receptacle including:
Non -metal appliance such as a television set. stereo system video
Litter means any rubbish paper, napkins straws cups or containers made of
chassis for disposal.
Rubbish means non- decavable solid waste excluding ashes that consist of
Yard waste means grass clippings weeds leaves mulch small trees and shrub
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(a) A contractor or construction site owner may not allow any litter or refuse to
accumulate on the construction site except in a refuse receptacle
ditch storm water sewer, onto another's property, or a body of water and properly
placed the litter or refuse into a receptacle.
See. 14-905. Maintenance Qf cleanliness by •n . or .n
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the City or upon any private property in the Citv.
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is properly disposed of.
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frequent pickup.
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ARTICLEAN-X STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Construction Activities dated May 28 1997 and the Storm Water Guidance Document
for Assessment of Water Quality Impacts from New Flood Control Projects prepared by
the Storm Water Department dated May, 1998 true copies of which are on file with the
City secretary, are adopted to ensure storm water entering the navigable waters of the
United States from the City's municipal separate storm sewer system does not violate
the terms of the City's storm water national pollution discharge elimination system
permit The Guidance Documents contain suggested best management practices that
owners developers and contractors should consider adopting to help control and
reduce pollutants that are transported by storm waters and technical guidance related to
erosion and sediment controls and other measures to reduce pollutants from new flood
control proiects.
"Sec. 14 -1002. Definitions.
Area adjacent to Nueces River water supply means the land that is within one
thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from the edge of the Nueces River or any of
its tributaries above the Calallen Saltwater Intrusion Dam.
BMP means Best Management Practice.
Disturbinq means clearing grading excavation or other construction - related
activities including the open storage of raw materials transport and parking of
vehicles, etc., on an unpaved area.
Environmentally sensitive area means
Receiving waters.
Stream segment bay or estuary classified as having an "exceptional"
aquatic life use by TNPkrTCEQ under 30 TAC 307.7(b)(3) and 307.10.
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Areas identified as providing critical habitat for an endangered
threatened or protected species The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or
Texas Department of Parks and Recreation should be consulted, if
necessary.
Wetlands as defined by 33 CFR 328.3(b).
State owned submerged land.
Critical dune areas as determined by the land commissioner under Texas
Natural Resources Code � 63.121.
Area adjacent to the Nueces River Water Supply.
Floodplains as determined by the Federal Emergency Management
A enc .
Floodways as determined by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
Velocity zones as determined by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
EPA means the United States Environmental Protection Agencv.
FEMA means Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Harmful liquid means a liquid that may cause harm to the environment, such as
oil chemicals and hazardous substances.
Lot means a lot as defined by & 3 1.41 of the Zoning Ordinance.
NPDES means a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.
Permanent stabilization means that all unpaved areas of the site not covered by
permanent structures which were disturbed by construction activities, have a
uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of seventy (70) percent or
equivalent permanent stabilization has been used such as coverage with
aeotextiles and mulch.
Pollution control plan means a site plan that contains the following information:
The outline of the site.
A delineation of the area of the site that will be disturbed by construction
activities.
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The direction of flow of storm water drainage entering and leaving the site.
If the drainage pattern will be altered, both the existing drainage patterns
and proposed drainage patterns must be shown.
A description and location of any existing drainage structures on the site
an any drainage structures that will be constructed on the site.
A description of how any "run -on" storm water will be handled, including
sheet flow entering the site from adjoining property.
A description and the location of any environmentally sensitive area that is
located on the site or adjoins the site which will receive storm water
directly from the site.
The boundary line between the site and any adjoining state owned
submerged land A preliminary boundary line may be used in a pollution
control plan submitted with a preliminary plat The pollution control plan
must be amended prior to filing of a final plat, once a final boundary
determination has been approved by the general land office, to reflect any
difference between the preliminary boundary line and the approved
boundary line.
The location of any FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map 100 year Floodplain
Boundaries Floodway Boundaries or FEMA Velocity Zone Boundaries
that encroach on the site. Preliminary boundaries may be used in the
pollution control plan submitted with a preliminary plat. The pollution
control plan must be amended to reflect any difference between the
Preliminary boundaries and the boundaries shown on the final plat.
A description and the location of all temporary control measures that will
be implemented and installed during construction to control erosion,
sedimentation and the discharge of pollution into the City's municipal
separate storm sewer system.
The permanent control measures that will be constructed to control
erosion sedimentation and the discharge of pollutants into the City's
municipal separate storm sewer system after completion of construction.
Receiving waters means Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bav Oso Bay, Laguna
Madre Nueces River Oso Creek West Oso Creek Petronilla Creek and the
Gulf of Mexico The term includes perennial and intermittent streams that are
natural tributaries to those waters but does not include manmade drainage
structures.
Responsible party means the owner, occupant developer, builder, or general
contractor who has operational control over the site specification (including the
ability to make modifications in specifications) or who has operational control
over day to day activities at the site and is able to ensure compliance with plan
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requirements and permit conditions (e.g., a person who is authorized to direct the
conduct of workers at the site). Any person who has filed a notice of intent (NOI)
with EPA or TCEQ is presumed to be a responsible party under this article until
the person has filed a notice of termination (NOT) with EPA or TCEQ and sent
the Director of enwee gg- Developmental Services a copy of the NOT.
Significant redevelopment means a change in the use of a tract of land that
increases the proportion of impervious surface, a change in the use of a tract of
land that will result in an increase of pollutants that may be carried off the
Property by storm waters or the alteration or repair of a facility, which requires
the facility to be brought into compliance with the current bu4diaieFTechnical
Single -lot single - family residential construction means the construction of a
single- family residential structure and accessory buildings upon a single lot
regardless of size The construction of each individual residential structure is
considered a single -lot single- family residential construction, even if the
responsible party is simultaneously constructing another residential structure on
an adioininq lot For the purposes of this article a lot may include one or more
adjoining platted lots that are treated as a single tract of land.
Storm water means storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and
drainage.
Storm water quality management plan means a preliminary engineering report
and analysis that provides:
A brief description of the project with maps showing the area covered by
the plan.
The land use assumptions used. Generally, the most impactive land use
allowed under the current zoning any changes in the zoning being
proposed or the applicable area development plan should be assumed
However, a less impactive land use may be used if an application is
submitted to rezone the tract to a less impactive land use or the highest
use allowed under the current zoning is less than the use designated in
the area development plan.
Hydraulic calculations based upon established procedures (such as the
rational method).
An on -site drainage plan which details the direction of flow and collection
structures including the size and required capacity of the drainage
structures.
The on -site drainage plan should address how 'run -on" storm water will be
handled including sheet flow entering the site from adioininq property.
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Demonstrations of the conformance with existing master plan drainage
and /or the need to master plan amendment for both on -site and off -site
improvements In the absence of a request for rezoning, the most
impactive land use allowed under the current or proposed zoning will be
assumed.
Delineation of the route of runoff to ultimate outfall. This information will
be used to determine the ultimate capacity for water quality treatment at
an ultimate ouffall station.
Identification of any environmentally sensitive area that is on the site, or
that would be sensitive to storm water pollution from the site. Areas of
investigation should include but are not limited to water supply sources,
recreational waters wetlands barrier island dunes, and other sensitive
ecological systems.
TCEQ means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
TPDES means a Texas Pollution Discharae Elimination System.
Sec 14 -1003. Storm water quality management plans required.
(a) Except as provided in subparagraph (2) of this paragraph a site specific storm water
quality management plan is required for all residential commercial and industrial
developments of (
fmve .� ) aGres-one (1) acre or more.
(1) For the purpose of this section the area of the development must include all
contiguous land owned by the responsible party, regardless of the amount of
land that will be affected by the development activity.
(2) A storm water quality management plan is not required when a portion of a
Previously developed tract of land is redeveloped unless the redevelopment will
result in the conversion of more than one -fourth (1/4) acre from a porous surface
to an impervious surface.
(b) The storm water quality management plan must be submitted at the time of
submission of a preliminary plat a final plat was submitted or if a storm water quality
management plan was not submitted with the preliminary plat; or a replat of a final plat
under the platting ordinance if a storm water quality management plan was not
submitted with the preliminary plat or final plat or final plat or submission of a site plan
with an application for a building permit if a storm water quality management plan was
not submitted with the preliminary or final plat.
(c) The storm water quality management plan must identify the location of the ultimate
ouffall from the City's municipal separate storm sewer system into the receiving water
and any environmentally sensitive areas that will receive any pollutants carried by storm
water pollution from the site.
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(d) The storm water quality management plan must state whether an NPDES or TPDES
storm water pollution prevention plan or a pollution plan will be submitted to the Director
of eng+neer+ng- Developmental Services under section 14 -1005.
(e) The storm water quality management plan must be sealed and signed by a
registered professional engineer licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas.
Sec. 14 -1004. Special land use requirements.
(a) A storm water quality management plan and any plans submitted for a building
permit for the development of property that will be used for one of the following uses
Planning and Construction Activities (Guidance Document) that the responsible party
will adopt to prevent pollutants associated with the use from being discharged into the
City's municipal separate storm sewer system However, a responsible party is not
required to identify any specific best management practice
(1) Fueling stations - "Fueling Station Practices" in Section 4.9.5 of the Guidance
Document.
(2) Vehicle /equipment washing and steam cleaning facilities -
"Vehicle /Equipment Washing and Steam Cleaning Practices" in Section 4.9.6 of
the Guidance Document.
(3) Facilities engaged in harmful liquid materials loading and unloading - "Harmful
Liquid Material Loading and Unloading Practices" in Section 4.9.7 of the
Guidance Document.
(4) Facilities engages in harmful liquids storage in aboveground tanks - "Harmful
Liquid Storage in Above - Ground Tank Practices" in Section 4.9.8 of the
Guidance Document.
(5) Facilities engaged in container storage of harmful liquids (such as oil,
chemicals and hazardous wastes) - "Container Storage of Harmful Liquids Food
Wastes Hazardous Wastes Practices" in Section 4.9.9 of the Guidance
Document.
(6) Facilities engaged in outdoor storage of raw materials that are subject to
leaching and transport by erosion and sedimentation such as gravel, sand,
topsoil compost sawdust wood chips building materials including lumber,
which are subject to leaching; and concrete and metal products, which are
subject to chemical erosion corrosion and leaching - "Outdoor Storage
Practices" in Section 4.9.11 of the Guidance Document.
(b) The owner of a site within the City that is currently being used for one of the
activities described in subsection (a) of this section is not required to physically after the
existing facility to comply with this section unless alterations or repairs to the facility
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require the facility to be brought into compliance with the current buildup- Technical
Construction Codes requirements under Section 14- 211(c) of the City's building
Technical Construction Codes.
(c) The storm water quality management plan and any building plans submitted with an
application for a building permit for a site that is in the area adjacent to the Nueces
County water supply must identify the measures that will ensure the development
conforms with current measures required to safeguard the quality of water within the
Nueces River and the health of those consuming water from the Nueces River.
Sec. 14 -1005. Planning requirements for site development during construction.
(a) Development of sites s,,� one (1) acre or more
a A copy of the NPDES or TPDES storm water pollution prevention plan
must be provided to the City's Director of engineer+ng-Developmental
Services.
b A copy of any notice of intent ( "NOI ") provided to EPA or TCEQ must
be provided to the Director of engineering- Developmental Services.
Approval of the elements of the NPDES or TPDES storm water pollution
prevention plan is not required by the Director of engineering
requirements of section 14 -1006 pollution control measures.
c A copy of any notice of termination ( "NOT ") submitted to EPA or TCEQ
must be provided to the Director of enginee4wDevelopmental Services.
2) If the site is five (5) asres-one (1) acre or more, but less than
one (1) acre and more than one - quarter (1/4) acre will be disturbed, an NPDES
or TPDES storm water pollution prevention plan is not required but a pollution
control plan as defined in section 14 -1002 is required, unless the site is a
single -lot single- family residential construction that is not part of a larger
development that requires an NPDES or TPDES permit.
(b) Development of sites less than five �(5)agfaT one (1) acre and more than one -
quarter (1/4) acre.
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(1) A pollution control plan as defined in section 14 -1002, is required for
commercial construction industrial construction multi - family residential
construction, and development of a residential subdivision within the City of
Corpus Christi's jurisdictional area where less than #+ve (5) acre one (1) acre but
more than one - quarter (1/4) acre will be developed. The area of the
development will be based upon the platted lot area or, if not platted upon the
area of the tract owned by the developer, including all contiguous property owned
by the same person Disturbance of a partial area of a tract is not a condition
that will cause a change of the category in development size.
(2) Submission of a site specific pollution control plan is not required for a single-
(3) The pollution control plan must include any measures as required to comply
with pollution control measures specified in section 14 -1006 A pollution control
plan must be submitted to the building official for review before issuance of a
building permit or approval to begin development.
(4) Implementation of the pollution control measures detailed in the plan is
required (Inspection of the status of the pollution control measures will be
Performed by City personnel during normal construction inspections and at other
times when construction activities may be conducted.)
(5) A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the Building Official is
satisfied that all temporary and permanent measures specified by the plan are
complete.
responsible party has entered into a maintenance agreement with the City, as
provided in section 14- 1006(f).
(7) A pollution control plan is not required when a portion of a previously
developed tract of land is redeveloped unless the redevelopment will result in
the conversion of more than one - quarter (1/4) acre from a porous surface to an
impervious surface.
(c) Development of sites one - quarter (1/4) acre or less and single -lot, single- family
the pollution control measures in section 14 -1006.
(1) In order to obtain a building permit a responsible party shall provide a written
acknowledgement that the responsible party is aware of the pollution control
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measures of the City of Corpus Christi and that the responsible party will comply
with these measures during the development of the property.
(2) In order to obtain a certificate of occupancy, a responsible party must certify
that all necessary temporary or permanent pollution control measures specified
in section 14 -1006, pollution control measures, are in place. If adequate pollution
control measures are not in place, the building official is authorized to withhold
the certificate of occupancy.
(3) Prior to requesting acceptance of any improvements required by Section V of
the Platting Ordinance, a responsible party must certify that all necessary
permanent pollution control measures specified in section 14 -1006, pollution
control measures, other than the required stabilization, are in place. If adequate
pollution control measures are not in place, the Director of R,
maintenance agreement with the City, as provided in section 14- 1006(f).
(d) For the purposes of this section, the entire plat or site will be considered to be the
area being disturbed unless the site plan specifically designates which areas will be
disturbed and which areas will not be disturbed. The responsible party shall take
appropriate measures to ensure no construction related activities disturb any area that
is not designated as disturbed on the plat or site plan.
Sec. 14 -1006. Pollution control measures.
The responsible party of any construction site within the City of Corpus Christi shall
implement measures necessary to control erosion, sedimentation, debris, and storm
water pollution. The responsible party is responsible for the maintenance and
performance of the temporary pollution control measures until permanent measures are
in place. The pollution controls are designed to be selected by the developer based on
the most cost effective and appropriate means to provide the required controls. In
instances where a specific pollution problem is not present, controls are not required.
Suggested best management practices are detailed in Section 4 of the Storm Water
Management Guidance Document for Development Planning and Construction
Activities.
(a) Temporary pollution control measures (during- construction). This paragraph
provides examples of temporary pollution control measures that can be used to
control erosion and sedimentation.
(1) Structural control of soil erosion.
a. Silt fences should be utilized, where necessary, to retain the
sediments from disturbed areas within the site and decrease the
velocity of sheet flows. [ BMP 4.2.1.1 Filter Fabric Fence]
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b. Straw bales should be utilized, where necessary, to retain
sediments from disturbed areas within the site and decrease the
velocity of sheet flows. Straw bales are particularly useful in paved
areas where silt fences cannot be erected. fBMP 4.2.2.1 Straw
Bale Fence]
c. Stabilized construction entrances should be designed to reduce
the amount of soil tracked off the construction site by vehicles
leaving the site. A stabilized construction entrance should be
utilized, if necessary, to control tracking. The responsible party
should ensure that vehicles entering and leaving the construction
site use the stabilized construction entrance. The owner or
operator of a vehicle entering or leaving a construction site may not
track soil off the construction site unless the operator uses the
stabilized construction entrance. fBMP 4.7.1 Stabilized Access
Roads and Parking Areasl
d. Vegetative buffer strips, of appropriate size should be
maintained, where necessary and practical, to aid in reducing the
velocity of storm water and in trapping sediments in the storm water
leaving the site. A vegetative buffer will usually suffice as a
structural control until final stabilization is accomplished. fBMP
4.2.5 Vegetative Buffer Stripsl
e. Inlet protection barriers must be installed around all inlets until
the area immediately surrounding the inlet is paved or stabilized.
fBMP 4.5.1.1 Inlet Protection Barriersl
(2) Waste controls. Waste disposal must be accompanied in a manner so
that no solid wastes, including building materials, hazardous substances,
oil or packaging leave the site, except for disposal at an appropriate,
approved solid waste management facility, in conformance with the Texas
Solid Waste Disposal Act. To the extent practicable, no solid waste,
including building materials, hazardous substances, or oil may be allowed
to enter the City's municipal separate storm sewer system, the City's
streets, or the navigable waters of the United States. Building materials
include, but are not limited to, uncovered stockpiles of soil, sand, dry
cement lumber, bricks or other products used in construction. The prime
contractor, who is issued the building permit, is responsible for the
conduct of all subcontractors with regards to disposal of wastes generates
by the construction activities at the site.
(3) Dust control. Dust control should be provided at whatever frequency
required.
(4) Hazardous material storage. Chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers,
and other toxic materials must be stored in waterproof containers. Except
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during applications the contents must be kept in trucks or in storage
facilities. Runoff containing such materials shall be collected, removed
from the site and disposed of at an approved solid waste or chemical
disposal facility.
(5) Concrete trucks. The responsible party may not allow the owner or
operator of a concrete truck to wash out or discharge surplus concrete or
drum wash water at a construction site unless the surplus concrete or
drum wash water in concrete trucks is discharged at a facility on the
construction site that will retain all concrete wash waters or leachates,
including any wash waters or leachates mixed with storm water. Concrete
States, or ground waters.
(6) The responsible party may adopt alternative procedures, such as
regularly scheduled street cleaning in the immediate vicinity of the
construction site instead of adopting temporary structural controls for
erosion under subsection (a)(1) of this section. If alternative procedures
will be used the responsible party shall include those provisions in its
NPDES or TPDES storm water pollution prevention plan, pollution control
plan or the plans submitted for a building permit, if an NPDES or TPDES
storm water pollution prevention plan or pollution control plan is not
required.
(b) Permanent pollution control measures (post- construction).
(1) Permanent stabilization must be applied to all unpaved areas that have
reached final grade or those areas that will not be disturbed within the next
forty -five (45) days Permanent stabilization consists of sodding, seeding,
or mulching with a seed bearing hay that will provide for new growth within
a three -month period. New vegetative ground cover must be maintained
4.2.4.1 Seeding with Mulchingl
a Acceptance of improvement by the City can occur before the
permanent stabilization coverage requirement is met, if the
b Once permanent stabilization has been achieved, the
responsible party may notify the Director of enaiReerina
Developmental Services that permanent stabilization has been
achieved.
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c. After inspection of the site by a City inspector, the Director of
Developmental Services will send the responsible partv
written confirmation that permanent stabilization has been
achieved.
(2) Erosion control structures must be provided where necessary to
control erosive velocities in unlined channels or swales leaving the site.
[See Guidance Document BMP 4.1.3.1 Pipe Slope Drain and BMP 4.1.4.1
Paved Flumel
(3) Sediment traps must be provided on the site, as necessary, to control
sedimentation from concentrated storm water discharges into an
environmentally sensitive area. Individual assessments must be made on
a site specific basis. However, a rock rubble low berm must be installed
around an out[all that discharges directly into an environmentally sensitive
area, unless this requirement is waived by the Director of
Developmental Services because the responsible party has installed
another type of sediment trap that provides equal or better protection.
[See Guidance Document BMP 4.3.2.1 Stone Outlet Sediment Trap and
BMP 4.3.2.2 Excavated Earth Outlet Sediment Trapl
(4) Stenciling, metal plates anchored in concrete inlets, precast manhole
covers wording stamped in concrete or other acceptable form of signing
must be provided on top of any storm sewer inlets. [See Guidance
Document BMP 4.9.15 Inlet Stencilinql
(c) Scheduling of control measures. Pollution control measures must be
implemented in a sequence that will provide maximum storm water pollution
control based on the following principles:
(1) Down slope and side slopes perimeter controls must be installed
before land disturbing activity occurs.
(2) The responsible partv shall not disturb the site until the responsible
Party is ready for construction to proceed.
(3) Efforts to provide cover or stabilize disturbed areas must occur as soon
as possible.
(4) Construction of infiltration measures must be delayed until the end of
the construction project when upstream drainage areas have been
stabilized.
(5) Temporary perimeter controls may not be removed until all upstream
areas are finally stabilized.
(d) Inspection of pollution control measures. The responsible party shall inspect
all pollution control measures every seven (7) days and within twenty -four (24)
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hours following a rainfall of 0.5 inches or greater, at the site, and maintain a
record of each inspection, which shall be made available for inspection by a
representative of the City during normal business hours.
(e) Maintenance of pollution control measures.
(1) The responsible party shall maintain and ensure adequate
performance of the temporary pollution control measures until permanent
pollution control measures are in place.
(2) Whenever the temporary or permanent pollution control measures do
not to keep soil sediment, and debris on the construction site, such as
excessive tracking of dirt offsite by vehicles and runoff of sediments from
the site over sidewalks and into the streets and putters, etc., the
responsible party shall removed the soil, sediment, and debris from
streets, sidewalks, and inlets as necessary, return the soil and sediment
to the areas to be stabilized, and properly dispose of the debris.
(3) The owner or person in control of site is responsible for the
maintenance of any permanent pollutions control measure located on the
site unless the owner has dedicated the permanent pollution control
measure to the City and has provided the City with any easements
necessary to allow access to the permanent pollution control measure and
to conduct of any required maintenance activities.
(f) Maintenance agreements between a responsible party and City.
(1) If all permanent pollution control measures, other than the required
stabilization are complete a responsible party may provide a
maintenance agreement for the required stabilization. This agreement
may allow the responsible party to receive acceptance of improvements
by the City and allow the filing of the final plats.
(2) The maintenance agreement must be submitted with the engineer's
certification of infrastructure completion. The Director of eaaineefina
conditions set out in the agreement.
(3) If a change in ownership occurs during the period when temporary
measures are still in place, the maintenance agreement between the City
and the responsible party, who entered into the agreement, will remain in
force until:
a. Such time as either all permanent pollution control measures are
in place (stabilization at seventy (70) percent coverage).
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b. A new responsible party has entered into an agreement with the
City to assume the prior responsible party's responsibilities under
the agreement with the City.
c. A new owner acquires the tract with notice of the requirements
of the maintenance agreement and agrees to assume the liabilities
and responsibilities under the agreement of the responsible party,
who entered into the agreement with the City, at which time the
new owner becomes responsible for the maintenance of the portion
of the site to which the new owner has title.
(4) The original responsible party, who entered into the maintenance
agreement with the City, remains responsible for the balance of the site
under the terms of the original agreement for maintenance.
(5) Once the responsible party has satisfied all terms and conditions of the
maintenance agreement including permanent stabilization, the
responsible party shall notify the Director of 4ng-Developmental
Services.
(6) After inspection of the site by a City inspector, the Director of
agreement and the agreement is terminated.
Sec. 14 -1007. Appeals to City Manager.
A person adversely affected by a decision of the Director of engmeerina-Developmental
Services or the Building Official under this article, may appeal the decision to the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee within fifteen (15) days from the date the
Director of en a iaeerin4Developmental Services or the Building Official notifies the
person of the decision in writing. An appeal must be submitted in writing and must be
addressed to the City Manager. The appeal must set out specifically why the decision
promptly on any appeals under this article
Sec. 14 -1008. Prosecution for violations of this article.
(a) A violation of any provision of this article is a Class C misdemeanor. A conviction is
punishable by a fine as provided in section 1 -6 of this Code. Each day a violation
continues constitutes a separate offense. Each violation of a separate provision in this
article constitutes a separate offense A culpable mental state is not required to prove
an offense under this ordinance.
(b) Failure to appear in response to a citation issued for violation of this chapter is a
separate violation of this article.
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ARTICLE XII RESERVED
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Sec. 14 -1301. General requirements.
(1) A permit may not be issued until the prescribed fees have been Daid.
appurtenances and site improvements.
(1) The valuation of building, alteration, or structure used in computing building
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6 Standardized building valuations will be reviewed and updated on an annual
basis so as to reflect the current trends in construction.
(7) Any revisions to the standardized building valuations are adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this section.
electrical, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems
cost the as electrical energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical, plumbing
equipment and other systems, including materials and labor.
environment and (2) front and rear porches open to the environment.
(b) The building area for residential roofing /re- roofing includes attached garages.
covered patios open to the environment and front porches and rear open to the
environment.
portable buildings, gazebos, and other similar uses.
(1) New construction (both commercial and residential
21 Additions
(3) New interior commercial tenant spaces
(4) Maior change in use
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7) Rehabilitation of moved buildings (general repairs). The fees for the
rehabilitation of moved buildinas or structures is the same as for new
construction, plus the surrey fee.
c) The fee for each permit must be paid at the time armlication_is filed with the Cit
Sec 14 -1305 Minimum fee In the event the total fees under the applicable fee are
less than designated minimum fee, the minimum permit fee applies.
Sec. 14 -1306. Special fees.
a) Re -out inspection. A re -out inspection fee is required for the purposes of obtaining a
temporary and /or permanent electrical release.
1) A separate re -out inspection fee will not be charged when a certificate of
o cupancv fee has been paid.
inspection fee will not be charged.
b) Failure to obtain permit.
(1) The applicable surcharge and investigation fee must be paid to help defray
the additional cost of inspection for work that has already been done before the
required permit is issued.
� milts.
3) The surcharge and investigation fee is not required for emergency work
permit fee must be doubled or the surcharge paid, whichever is greater.
(c) Re- inspection fee. When a re- inspection fee has been assessed under Section
14- 222(g)(1). re- inspection fee must be paid.
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(d) Survey fee. A survey fee will be collected for fire surveys, code compliance surveys
construction status surveys, building evaluations. repossession surveys. etc.
structures proposed to be relocated (moved) and placed back in operation.
(a) Inspections outside the City. Additional fees will be charged for inspections made
outside the city limits.
(i) Re- inspections. The permit holder or his agent must pay a re- inspection fee in
(1) It has been found that the portion of the construction for which an inspection
was requested is not ready for the inspection.
(2) Corrections that were called for have not been made.
(3) The premises are not made readily available for inspection.
(I) 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.
(m) Technology fee. The technology fee is used to fund computer equipment and other
technologies for inspectors.
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Sec. 14 -1307. Reduced fees. Permit and survey fees for public schools, federal.
refund.
Sec 14 -1309 Fees rounded off. Upon calculation of the total fee for any permit the
fee must be rounded up to the nearest dollar before payment is made
Sec. 14 -1310. Fees for examinations and licenses.
(a) The required examination fee for a license to qualify electricians of all classes must
accompany the application for a license.
(b) Any required license fee must be paid before the issuance of a license.
licensed contractor.
Sec. 14 -1312, Accountina. The Buildina Official must keep a permanent and
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Sec, 14 -1313, Technical Construction Codes fee schedules. The following fee
schedules apply to activities under Article II of this chapter.
PLAN REVIEW FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
AMOUNT OF FEE
Greater of:
ermits
13.75
Residential plan review
or
28.00
$0.017 per square
foot
$28.00
Greater of:
41.00
or
Commercial building valuation $2,000
24% of building
per $1,000
permit fee for first
$2,000,000 of
valuation over
valuation
2 000
Commercial plan review
18% of building
109.00
permit fee for next
$1.000.000 of
valuation
109.00
Commercial building valuation $20,000
? $110,000
13% of building
permit fee for any
valuation over
valuation over
3 000 00
BUILDING PERMIT
FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Commercial construction buildin
ermits
Commercial building valuation
0 ? $2,000
28.00
$28.00
4.50
Commercial building valuation $2,000
>_ $20,000
per $1,000
valuation over
2 000
109.00
109.00
Commercial building valuation $20,000
? $110,000
per $1,000
valuation over
20 000
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
House movin ermit
373.00
Traffic engineering moving route sheet
61.00
Commercial buildina valuation 1110,000?
1.50
Survey fee
per $1.000
Mobile home / HUD -code manufactured housing
valuation over
installation permit
110 000
51.00
4.50
Sian
per $1.000
valuation over
2 000
Residential construction building permits
0.12
New one- and two - family dwellings, apartments,
per square foot
building
townhouses, and condominiums
of area
Accessory residential construction for structures
28.00
< 300 s uare feet
0.12
Accessory residential construction for structures
per
s uare feet
>_ 300 square feet
General residential construction and repairs
Residential roofin /re- roofin
< 300 s uare feet of area
28.00
0.03
300 square feet of area
per s uare feet
FEES FOR MOVING STRUCTURES
AMOUNT OF FEE
House movin ermit
113300
Traffic engineering moving route sheet
61.00
Relocation survey
110.25
Survey fee
35.00
er disci line
Mobile home / HUD -code manufactured housing
34.00
installation permit
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MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION SEES
AMOUNT F FEE
Certificate of oeeupangy for change of use of e istir
building or structure
Duplicate certificate of occupancy
1 00
TeMporaty events
TemggLary, event l2ermit pro food service
$48.00
Temogwy event i2ermit r food service
$148.00
Construction site offices
Greater of
$30.00
Demolition i2ermit
or
$0.017.
or s care f QQt
W.
Accessibility plan revie w for commercial proie is
7'x.00
$503000
Accessibility ins ecti n & certification
$75.00
,.
+
WindstQrm-enciineerinci plan review, ins a ti n
$300-00
l2er gremises
certification
Failure to obtain permit
Greater of
Work commenced but not finished
2 fees
or
$250.00
Greater of
Work completed
2 fees
+
investigative fee
Investigative fee
250.00
Re-inspection fee
$3$5.00
$17.00
Permit research
per hour
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MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Inspection fee
Inspections outside CitV, but within ETJ
45.00
1.35
er mile
Inspection fee
1.35
Inspections outside City and ETJ
ep r mile
45.00
for each 200 miles
Greater of
28.00
Permit extension
or
25% of permit fee
Greater of
28.00
or
Renewal of expired permit
25% of permit fee
permit extension
fee
Request for refund on canceled permit if no work
28.00
done
Re guest for refund on canceled ermit if
Reduced fee for public schools, Federal, State,
50%
of regular permit
fee
county, municipal governments and other political
subdivisions with ad valorem tax status
Technology fee
2.5% X
building permit fees
Minimum fee
$28. 00
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Electrical permit fees, except for new residential
construction:
Air conditioner
5.00
Appliances (trash compactors, dishwasher, disposer,
5.00
garbage disposal, etc.
Circuits (including extensions and repairs) [The term
5.00
"circuits" herein means each main feeder, sub -main
or branch circuit, for electrical services; and each
fused or other type of automatic cutout protected
wire of a final branch multi -wire circuit. Each such
circuit shall be charged for and considered as a
separate circuit within the terms of this section.
Construction loo
5.00
Equipment - moving picture projector, X -ray machine
$22.25
or elevator
Fixtures residential or commercial building
0.45
Heating equipment (electric) -- furnaces, heaters,
5.00
commercial cooking units, and hot water heaters --
per 5 kw or fraction thereof
Heating equipment (gas) -- furnaces, heaters,
5.00
commercial cooking units and hot water heaters
Hot tub, spa
5.00
Motors each individual motor
10.00
Services up to 100 amperes
10.00
Services 101
114.50
Services 201 to 400 am eres
12225
Services over
144.25
Services each additional meter
LI 00
Service panel (change out
5.00
Signs, per transformer
5.00
Swimming pool
39.00
General repairs, additional fee for work not included
28.00
in any of the above
New residential construction
Electrical permit for new residential construction
0.05
per square foot of
building area
Electrical permit for accessory residential
construction
0.05
per square foot of
buildin g area
Re -out ins ection
28.00
Replacement license
8.00
Minimum fee
JZ8 .00
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ENERGY CONSERVATION FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Commercial energy conservation plan review &
0.05
square feet
inspection
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AMOUNT OF FEE
Each
gas service + first meter loop, per meter
5.00
Each additional meter loo
5.00
Each
gas line — new distribution
5.00
Each
gas line — new service
5.00
Each
gas line — replace distribution
5.00
Each
gas line — replace service
5.00
Each
gas o enin
5.00
Each
gas clothes d er
5.00
Each
gas fireplace igniter/log set
5.00
Each
gas floor heater unit
5.00
Each
gas furnace
5.00
Each
gas heater
5.00
Each
gas hot water heater
5.00
Each
gas pool heater
5.00
Each
gas wall furnace unit
5.00
New residential construction
Gas permit
for new residential construction
0.05
per square foot of
building area
Gas permit
for accessory residential construction
0.05
per square foot of
builqM2 area
Minimum fee
28.00
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MECHANICAL FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Mechanical permit fees, except for new residential
construction:
Installation of non - existing heating, ventilating, duct,
28.00
3.00
per $1,000 in
valuation
air condition, and refrigeration systems
Additions to existing heating, ventilating, duct, air
28.00
+
3.00
per $1,000 in
valuation
condition, and refrigeration systems
Additional boiler
00
33,000 BTU 1 BHP >_ 330 000 BTU 10 BHP
30.00
> 330,000 BTU 10 BHP
jg7 .00
New residential construction
Mechanical permit for new residential construction
0.05
per square foot of
(areas that do not contain any heating, ventilation,
duct, air conditioning, or refrigeration systems are
building area
excluded
Mechanical permit for accessory residential
0.05
per square foot of
construction
builgM_q area
Tem ora o eration inspection
37.00
Minimum fee
28.00
PLUMBING CODE FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Plumbing permit fees, except for new residential
construction:
Each water service
Each water distribution - new inside
5.00
Each water distribution - re lace inside
5.00
Each water service - new (outaildel
00
Each water service - replace outside
5.00
Each back flow prevente r
5.00
Each plumbin fixture
Each lavato
VL 00
Each shower
5.00
Each sink
5.00
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AMOUNT OF FEE
Each slop sink
LI 00
Each s a
5.00
Each tub, bath
5.00
Each urinal
5.00
Each water closet
5.00
Each piece of equipment attached to the water
service
Each boiler
Hot water boiler
5.00
Steam boiler
5.00
Each cooling tower
15.00
Each dishwasher
5.00
Each drinking fountain
5.00
Each hot water heater
Electric hot water heater
5.00
Gas hot water heater
5.00
Each lint interce for
24.00
Each pool heater
LI. 00
Each pum
5.00
Each self- contained heatin
5.00
Each sink-garbage disposal unit
5.00
Each washing machine
5.00
Each water -fed ice making machine
5.00
Each water softener
5.00
Each whirlpool
5.00
Lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems, per 1,000
5.00
s uare feet of lot services
Each drain or connection to sanitary or storm sewer
s stems
Each building sewer lateral
19.00
Each building sewer extension to other buildings
15.00
Each building drain
5.00
Each catch basin
K. 00
Each connection to storm sewer
23.50
Each floor drain
5.00
Each grease interce for
23.50
Each hub drain
5.00
Each lift station
5.00
Each manhole
12350
Each roof drain
10.00
Each sand trgg
23.50
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PLUMBING CODE FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Tunnel jobs fee per building
Classification
First tunnel
$66.25
Each additional tunnel
12.00
New residential construction
Master electrician
Plumbing permit for new residential construction
0.05
per square foot of
Master electrician -sin
building area
Plumbing permit for accessory residential
construction
0.05
per square foot of
buildincLarea
Minimum fee
28.00
LICENSE
FEES
Classification
Examination Fee
License Fee
House mover
None
$133.00
Master electrician
$75.00
1135.00
Master electrician -sin
$75.00
$135.00
Master electrician - elevator
$75.00
Ij 35.00
Journeyman electrician
IL5.00
30.00
Maintenance electrician
35.00
30.00
Limited journe man electrician
75.00
$30.00
A rentice
None
25.00
Certified electrical maintenance
30.00
None
erson
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Technical Construction Appeal & Advisory
Amount
Boards Fees
Requests for interpretation, technical ruling,
$265.00
modification of code, concurrence for use of an
alternative material or method, and appeal from
decision of Building Official to technical construction
appeals and advisory boards
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Sec. 14 -1321. Fees for excavation and fill permits. The fees in this division apply to
applications for excavation and fill permits.
EXCAVATION & FILL PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Excavation permit agplication fee
250.00
Monthly fee for excavation permit
50.00
er month
Processing fee for appeal of denial of excavation
100.00
ermit to Planning Commission
Processing fee for appeal of denial of excavation
100.00
permit to City Council
Fill permit application fee
50.00
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Sec. 14 -1341, Platting Ordinance fees.. This division sets the amounts of the fees
required by the Platting Ordinance.
PLATTING ORDINANCE FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Platting application
Type I or IA < 1 acre
171.00
Type I or IA 1 >_5 acres
$341.00
Type I or IA > 5 acres
554.00
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TVDe II or IIA < 1 acre
$512.00
Type II or IIA 1 >_5 acres
JZ22,00
Tyge 11 or IIA > 5 acres
$896.00
Type III or IIIA < 1 acre
148.00
Type III or IIIA 1 >_5 acres
118.00
Tvpe III or IIIA > 5 acres
$48.00
Application to extend a lat
130.00
Application to plat single lot subdivision by
Engineering Services
60.00
Deposit for review of deed or surveyor field notes
50.00
Hardship variance application fee
150.00
Platting agpeal application fee
50.00
Infrastructure trust fund lot & acreage fees
Lot fee for water infrastructure
$186.00
Acrea a fee for water infrastructure
741.00
Surcharge for water infrastructure
125.00
Lot fee for water infrastructure for single - family or
92.00
duplex
Acreage fee for water infrastructure for single - family
369.00
or duplex
Surcharge for water infrastructure for single - family or
173.00
du lex
Water distribution line front foot pro rata fee
$7.53
PIIC water tap fee
$L80.00
PIIC lot fee for water infrastructure
480.00
PIIC acreage fee for water infrastructure
$1,200.00
Lot fee for wastewater infrastructure
283.00
Acreage fee for wastewater infrastructure
$1.133.00
urch r e for wastewater infrastructure
200.00
Collection line front foot orc, rata fee
8.79
Lot fee for storm water infrastructure
0.00
Acreage fee for storm water infrastructure
10.00
Surcharae for storm water infrastructure
0.00
Front foot oro rat cha
100
Re guest for lot/acreage fee exemption determination
160.00
Recording fe s
City's actual costs
Secs 14 -1342 —14 -1350. Reserved.
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DIVISION 6. ZONING ORDINANCE FEES
Sec. 14 -1361. Zoning Ordinance fees.. This division sets the amounts of the fees
required by the Zoning Ordinance.
ZONING ORDINANCE FEES
AMOUNT OF FEE
Rezoning application fees
I
0.00 ? 0.249 acre
J5L2,00
0.25 ? 0.99 acre
59100
1.00 ? 4.99 acres
825.00
5.00 ? 9.99 acres
1 172.00
10.00 2:14.99 acres
IL317.00
1$5.00 2:19.99 acres
$1,499.00
20.00 2: 24.99 acres
1 584.00
2$5.00 acres or more
$1,584.00
50.00
per acre
over 25 acres
Planned unit development a lication fees
0.00 ? 0.249 acre
1542.00
0.25 ? 0.99 acre
I 591.00
1.00 ? 4.99 acres
825.00
5.00 ? 9.99 acres
ILL72.00
10.00 2:14.99 acres
1,31 .00
1$5.00 2:19.99 acres
1 499.00
20.00 2: 24.99 acres
1 584.00
2$5.00 acres or more
1,584.00
50.00
per acre
over 25 acres
Special use permit api2lication fee
$50.00
B &B special use permit application fee
100.00
Conditional sin permit application fee
259.00
Fence exception application
JgL53,00
Board of Adjustment application fee
IZ65 .00
Landscape review /inspection
40.00
±
20.00 er acre
Zonina verification letter
M-0-0
Request o table zoning case
5 0
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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 of this ordinance be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented under this
ordinance constitutes an offense punishable under Section 1 -6 of the City Code of
Ordinances and Section 14 -227 of the Code of Ordinances, as adopted by Section 1 of
this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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That the foregoing ordinance was read fo the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the 941^' day of tw , 2003, by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
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Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
I
Melody Cooper Mark Scott
Henry Garrett
That the foregoing ordinan w s r ad for the second time and passed finally on this
the C4fl- day of 2003 by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr
Brent Chesney
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Javier D. Colmenero Jesse Noyola
Melody Cooper Mark Scott
Henry Garrett
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the "! day of "ef 12003.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: 22 "d day of August, 2003:
R. J, y einin
Acting City Attorney
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Samuel L. Ned, Jr.
Mayor
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'tve of Texas
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ss: Ad # 4669834
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Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Diana
Hinoiosa, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is Credit
Manager 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 15TH day(s) of SEPTEMBER,
2003.
143.86
TWO (2) Time(s)
Credit Manager
Subscribed and sworn to me on the date of
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003.
Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas
ROSA MARIA FLORES
Print or Type Name of Notary Public
My commission expires on 04/23/05.
One and Two-Famay
Dwellings as the City's
Building, Energy
Conservation, Fuel,
Gas, Mechanical,
Plumbing and
Residential Codes;
adopting the 2002
National Electrical
Code as the City's
Electrical Code;
adopting the City's
Flood Hazard
Prevention Code;
establishing provisions
relating to the
regulations of
excavation activities, fill
materials, control of
Aeolian soils and solid
waste at consiructlon
sites; amending the
requirements for storm
water management
plans; and establishing
the Development
Services' fee
schedules and
vmviding for penalties.
This ordinance was
passed and approvetl
by the Chy Council of
Me City of Corpus
ChAatl tm Ssptamber
0. �.
/ar Armando Chapa
i, 2003 /C$