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HomeMy WebLinkAbout029343 ORD - 01/10/2012Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by repealing Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes and adopting new Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes; adopting the International Code Council (ICC), 2009 editions of the international Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings; adopting the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code, 2008 edition, as the City's Electrical Code; providing for severance; providing for penalties; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sections 14-201 through 14-300, constituting Divisions 1 through 8 (Administration of Technical Construction Codes, Building Code, Electrical Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code) of Article II (City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes) of Chapter 14 (Development Services) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, are hereby repealed and replaced with new sections 14-201 through 14-300 enacted as follows: "DIVISION 1: SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION CODES "Sec. 14-201. Purpose. "Laj The purpose of this article is to provide for the scope and administration of the City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes, including the City of Corpus Christi Building Code, Existing Building Code, Electrical Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings. "itt). The City of Corpus Christi has adopted, with local amendments, the International Code Council (ICC), 2009 editions of the International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings and the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code, 2008 edition, as the City's Electrical Code, copies of which, authenticated by the signatures of the mayor and city secretary, are made public record by sections 14-231 (Building Code), 14-232 (Existing Building Code), 14-241 (Electrical Code) 14- 251 (Energy Conservation Code), 14-261 (Fuel Gas Code), 14-271 (Mechanical Code) 14-281 (Plumbing Code), and 14-291 (Residential Code). Copies of the adopted codes are on file in the city secretary's office. " 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 Code, Existing Building Code, Electrical Code, Energy Conservation Code Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for One- and Two-Familv Dwellings. "Sec. 14-202. Definitions. "As used in this article and the city technical construction codes: 1 029343 INDEXED "Board means the applicable appeal or advisory board appointed by the city council, including the board landmark commission, and zoning board of adiustment, electrical advisory board or mechanical/plumbing advisory board. "Building inspector means an individual, designated by the building official as a building inspector, who has proper code certifications from a model code organization. "Building official means the person designated by the city manager to administer and enforce the city technical codes. The term also includes an individual designated in writing by the city manager to act on behalf of the building official. "Building section means the section of inspections operations charged with responsibility for administration of the city building code and the residential code, except for the electrical fuel gas, mechanical, and plumbing provisions. "Building team leader means the employee of the city designated by the building official who is in charge of the building section. "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 temporary events. "Change of use/occupancy means any change in the use, purpose, or level of activity within any building, or portion thereof that merits a change in application of the requirements of the present building code. "City means the territory within the corporate limits of the city, or the legally constituted governing body of the city, its agents, employees, and its officers. "Code enforcement official means the building official and any other employees of the city designated in writing_ by 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 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 engineer legally registered or licensed under the laws of this state, registered or licensed in this state, and regulating the practice of architecture or engineering. "Director of development services means the department head who supervises the building official, the director of planning, and the special services engineer and oversees administration of inspections operations, planning, and special engineering services. "Electrical inspector means an individual, designated by the building official as an electrical inspector, who has proper code certifications from a model code organization. "Electrical section means the section of inspections operations charged with responsibility for administration of the city electrical code. 2 "Electrical system means any electrical wiring system and the appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy in, on, outside, or attached to a building, residence, structure, property, or premises for light, heat, power, or signaling purposes. The term includes service entrance conductors, as defined by the National Electrical Code and any ducts, raceways, or conduits for the reception or protection of wires or conductors. "Electrical team leader means the employee of the city designated by the building official who is in charge of the electrical section. "Final inspection means the inspection that is made when the scope of building, electrical energy conservation, fuel pas, mechanical, and plumbing work on a permit is complete. "Floodplain administrator means the building official or the person designated in writing by the city manager who is responsible for administration of the city flood hazard prevention code. "Fuel pas system means any piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances that supply fuel pas from the fuel gas supply outside the building or premises to an appliance that utilizes fuel gas to produce Tight, heat, power, refrigeration, or air conditioning; any fuel utilization equipment, including any appliance that utilizes fuel gas to produce light, heat power refrigeration, or air conditioning; any equipment that utilizes a fuel pas; and any pipes or ducts used to carry the products of combustion from the fuel utilization equipment to the atmosphere. "Inspections operations means the division within the department of development services charged with the responsibility for the administrationof the city technical construction codes and includes any employee of the city, who has been delegated authority to carry out duties relating to the administration of the technical construction codes. "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. "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. "Licensed irrigator means an irrigator who is licensed under Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code. "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. "Licensed plumbing inspector 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. "Maintenance means the act of keeping in a state of safe operating condition any construction component, structural member, electrical, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical, or plumbing system or piece of equipment used inside or outside, attached or connected to any structure or building system by the replacement of components, members, or elements thereof, but may not include additions to, or replacement ofany existing system or extension of a structure or system. 3 "Mechanical and plumbing team leader means the employee of the city designated by the building official who is in charge of the mechanical and plumbing section. "Mechanical/plumbing section means the section of inspections operations charged with responsibility for administration of the city fuel gas, mechanical, and plumbing codes. "Mechanical system means any permanently installed systems used to control environmental conditions, such as the temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution of air and related processes within a building or structure, and includes the equipment or a product in an environmental air conditioning system; hvdronic piping systems; a commercial refrigeration system; and special heating systems, such as boilers, cooking equipment, fireplaces, kilns stoves, furnaces, and dryers. "Open -structure means a structure, or appurtenance, which is not enclosed or confined by walls or other barriers on more than of fifty (50) per cent of its perimeter, i.e., two (2) sides of its perimeter walls (floor to ceiling), and permits the unobstructed flow of natural environmental air. "Permit team leader means the employee of the city designated by the building official who is in charge of the permit office. "Plumbing system means the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing fixtures and traps; water -treating or water -using equipment; soil, waste, and vent pipes; sanitary and storm sewers and building drains; and any piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances, including disposal systems, drain or waste pipes, or any combination of these that supply, recirculate, drain or eliminate water, storm water, fuel gas, medical gasses and vacuum, liquids, and sewage for all personal or domestic purposes in and about buildings where persons live, work, or assemble' connect buildings and structures with the source of water, gas, or other liquid supply or combinations of these, on the premises, or the utility supply mains on public property; and carry waste water, sewage, or storm water from or within a building to the sewer service lateral or storm water system on public property or the disposal or septic terminal that holds private or domestic sewage. "Renewal Community means the area of the city in City of Corpus Christi Census Tracts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 35, and 50 as established by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, as it applies to the reduction in permit and survey fees set forth in subsection 14-1307(b). "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 events or temporary structures that will be removed after a specified time. "Secs. 14-203. Damage to city infrastructure. Il0\ Every contractor and owner, who makes, contracts, or causes contracts to be made for the installation or repair of a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing or energy conservation system, shall repair or replace any component of the city's utility or street infrastructure that is damaged as a result of such installation or repair. 4 '{ Repairs to the city's utility or street infrastructure must be completed to the satisfaction of the city's director of engineering services. "Section 14-204. Restrictions on employees. An officer or employee connected with inspections operations, except one whose only connection is as a member of an appeal board or advisory committee established by this code, may not be financially interested in the furnishing 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 officerof employee may not engage in any other work which is inconsistent with the officer's or employee's duties or conflicts with the interests of the division. The City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics govern the conduct of board members, officers, and employees of the city. "Section 14-205. Licensing. Electricians. "(1) City licensing of electricians. "a. Requirement for license. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of installing, maintaining, altering or 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 the work unless the person or employee is the holder of a currently valid license as required herein. All licenses must be renewed annually on forms provided by inspections operations and payment of the fee specified in section 14-1313 Technical Construction Codes Fee Schedules. °b. False representation of licensing. It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent himself in this jurisdiction as a licensed electrician of any class set forth in this subsection 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 the person is properly licensed within the meaning of the word as prescribed by this subsection unless authorized by state law. "c. Unauthorized use of license. It is unlawful for any person to lend, rent, or transfer the person's electrician's license or certificate, badge, or any rights to any other person, and for any person to make use of any rights that have not been granted to the person. "d. Altering or amending licenses. It is unlawful for any person other than the electrical team leader at the direction of the examination committee to alter or amend in any manner any electrician's license or certificate. Exceptions from electrician license requirements. "a. Low voltage wiring. The installation, alteration, or repairing of any wiring devices or equipment in accordance with Article 720, Article 725 and 5 Article 820 of the Corpus Christi Electrical Code is exempt from licensing requirements. "b. Electrical utility companies. The installation, alteration or repair of electric wiring, wiring devices, and electrical equipment by an employee of or contractor for an electrical utility company for the generation, transmission, and distribution or metering of electrical energy is exempt from the licensing requirement of this subsection. "c. 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 buildings used, owned, and located on property owned by the state or federal government is exempt from licensing requirements of this subsection. "d. Industrial sites. Where any industry located inside of the incorporated city limits of the city that complies with Section 105.2.4.2 has secured the exemption under Section 105.2.4.2, no electrical license is necessary. However, electrical licensing is required and must be followed for any project or portion of a project that falls under the provisions of section 105.2.4.2(3). "e. Homeowner. If the installation complies with the exemptions referred to in Section 105.2(b)(1) no electrical license is required. License and certification classifications. There are six (6) classes of licenses and two (2) classes of certifications, which are known as follows: "1. Master electrician license. "2. Master electrician -sign license. "3. Master electrician -elevator license. "4. Journeyman electrician license. "5. Limited journeyman electrician license. "6. Maintenance electrician license. "7. Apprentice electrician certificate. "8. Electrical maintenance person certificate. Suspension or revocation of licenses and certificates. "a. Authority of electrical advisory board. The electrical advisory board may suspend or revoke the license or certificate of any electrician, who after a hearing, is found guilty of: "1. Using fraud or deceit to obtain an electrician's license or certificate. "2. 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. "3. Any gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the performance of electrical work within the iurisdiction of the city. "b. Filing complaints. "1. Anv person who has been aggrieved by the . action of an electrician in the performance of electrical work for which an electrical permit is required by this article or the city's electrical 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 that an electrician has knowingly and intentionally violated any provisions of this article or the city's electrical code, or that an electrician has performed electrical work in an incompetent or negligent mariner. "c. Review of grievances. "1. It is the responsibility of the electrical team leader to review and investigate complaints and grievances. "2. If the electrical team leader determines that a complaint or grievance has merit and the electrical advisory board should conduct a hearing to determine whether an electrician's license should be revoked or suspended, the electrical team leader may refer the grievance or complaint to the board. "d. Board hearing. "1. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the electrical team leader that the board conduct a hearing to determine whether to revoke or suspend an electrician's license, if the board deems the complaint or grievance sufficient to support further action on its part, will set a public hearing on the complaint or grievance at a specified time and place. 7 "2. The secretary of the board, with the advice of the city attorney, will cause a copy of the board's order and of the information to be served upon the 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 hearing. "4. The city attorney, as directed by the city manager, will provide counsel for the board. IL If the electrician fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the charge in the electrician's absence. "6. If the licensee confirms the allegations, or if, upon a hearing of the complaint or grievance, the board determines the complaint or grievance to be true, it may suspend or revoke the license or certificate. "T Upon completion of its hearing, the board shall file its findings and recommendations with the city secretary. The city secretary will provide a copy of the board's decision and the record of the proceedings to the city council. "8. The board's secretary shall also forward a certified copy of the board's findings to the electrician. "e. Suspension of a license or certificate. "1. In the event of a decision to suspend the electrician's license or certificate, the board [must] specify: "A. The length of the suspension, for a period not to exceed one (1) year. "B. Whether the electrician is eligible to receive and work under a lower classification of license during the suspension. "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: 8 "A. The length of time before the electrician may apply for a new license or when the applicant will be allowed to re- apply for the revoked license. The period must be at least one (1) year, but not more than three (3) years. "B. Whether the electrician is eligible to receive and work under a lower classification of license during the suspension. "2. The notice of the revocation of the electrician's license or certificate will be filed in the electrician's record. A copy will be provided to the electrician. "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 required examination and pays any required fees. Appeal to city council. "1. An electrician, whose license or certificate has been revoked or suspended by the electrical advisory board, may appeal the revocation or suspension to the city council within thirty (30) days of 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 hearing before the city council. "B. Notify the electrician of the time and date of the hearing. The notice must be given to the electrician by certified mail at least five (5) days prior to the date 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. "5. After the hearing on the appeal, the city council may uphold, amend, or set aside the findings of the board. "h. Violation of order. It 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. 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 article or the city's electric code, a qualified electrician of the proper classification must be present and in direct supervision of the work. "b. An electrician with a license classification in one (1) of the first three (3) grades listed in the license classifications in paragraph (3) of this subsection, is liable and responsible for layout, sizing of components, and technical supervision of any work which has required the securing of permits. "c. A iourneyman or higher classified grade electrician must be in direct "on the lob" supervision of work carried out, except for work falling under the classifications of sign or elevator work, which work must be performed by or directly supervised by the person holding the license or a iourneyman particularly qualified in the branch of electrical work. "d. Should it come to the attention of the building official, the building official's designee, or an inspector that the supervision and control is not being maintained, in addition to filing of complaint in the municipal court for the violation, an inspector may order the work to be discontinued. "e. The person, firm, or corporation to whom the permit has been issued, who receives the order to discontinue work, shall discontinue further work until the person, firm, or corporation receives authorization to continue work from an electrical inspector. "f. Nothing, in this; provided further, nothing 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. 'g No more than three (3) apprentices may be employed for each duly licensed master or iourneyman electrician on any one (1) electrical installation. Electrical contractors. "a. Master of record—Contractor relationship. "1. A master of record for a contractor, who is not the contractor, owes a high degree of fiduciary duty to the contractor. "2. 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), the act or omission by the agent 10 (master) may be considered to be a violation by the contractor (principal). "4. The contractor, as principal, engages a master at the contractor's peril and is obligated through the master's services to ensure that compliance with the city's electrical code and this article are observed. "5. 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 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 the public protection. "7. Because the contractor has employed 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. The contractor's liability does not lessen the master's own responsibility for safe work or relieve the master of criminal liability for violations of this article or the city's electrical code resulting_ from the master's conduct. "b. Master of record—Qualifications. "1. Every electrical contractor doing business in the city must have at least one (1) 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 the contractor hires a new master of record, and the new master of record requests that all outstanding permits issued to the prior master of record be reissued in the name of the new master of record, and the records in the inspections operations are brought up to date with the proper information. "3. Full-time' means actually engaged in the employment or conduct of the business' work for an average of at least thirty (30) hours 11 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 may not act as master of record for more than one (1) electrical contractor business at one (1) time. "5. If the applicant is not the contractor, the applicant for master of record is a full-time employee and not an owner or officer of the business, evidence of the employment relationship between the applicant (for master of record) and the employer/contractor must be presented by the applicant and employer/contractor. "A. 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 the true and correct copy of the fully executed and filed Texas Workforce Commission report at the time the next quarterly report is due. "C. Employer electrical contractor shall verify the report is a true and correct copy of the state filing. "D. False verification is unlawful under this article. "6. The building official may require the applicant to produce the applicant's current driver's license. "c. Disclosure under Chapter 91, Texas Labor Code. "1. 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 the fact. "2. Disclosure must be made on forms promulgated by the building official. "3. Disclosure is required as a condition of the master of record's qualification of status under this code. 12 "4. All 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. "5. The licensee, under the act, which reserves the right of direction and control over the master of record, will be treated as an employer of the master, as required by state law. "6. The electrical contractor (client company) employing the master also will be treated as an employer of the master for the purpose of the electrical license credential, as required by state law. "T 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. "A. The records must include, but be not limited to, Texas Employment Commission records, to determine that the services of the master of record are being employed by only a single electrical contractor at any time. ti These records must include, but not be limited to, the contract and payments under the contract between the client company (electrical contractor) and the licensee (staff leasing company). "d. Electrical contractor's affidavit. "1. Every electrical contractor doing business in the city shall file with the electrical team leader a current electrical contractor's affidavit. "Z The affidavit must include: "A. The contractor's name. "B. The contractor's address. "C. The telephone numbers of the business. "D. The names of persons having at least a ten (10) per cent ownership interest in the business. "E. The names and addresses of the officers of the business. "F. The principal address of the business. "G. The name and address of the master electricians who serve as masters of record. 13 "H. The specific method of supervision of electrical work to be conducted by the business. "3. The affidavit must be updated annually at the time the master electrician license is renewed. "e. Master of record's place of business and elements of the master's supervision; unlawful misrepresentation. "1. Every master of record must have and maintain an established place of business. "2. Every master of record must have a local business telephone and make the necessary arrangements to receive messages from the building official, electrical team leader, and other persons concerned during regular business hours. "3. The master of record is responsible for the supervision of all electrical work done under any electrical permits issued to the master of record or the master of record's authorized agent. "4. The master of record's authorized agent must be a full time employee of the electrical contractor business. "5. The master of record's supervisory responsibilities for permitted electrical work include, but are not be limited to: "A. Ensuring the appropriate class of electrician, master or journeyman, is present on site to perform direct 'on the job' supervision for each permitted lob. "B. Ensuring the appropriate ratio of journeyman and apprentices are present at each permitted job site. "C. Maintaining supervisory presence on the permitted job sites to ensure code compliance. "6. A master of record who secures a permit for electrical work, which the master of record does not supervise as required in subsection (a)(6)a.5, commits an offense. "7. An electrical contractor whose master of record (agent) commits a code violation, including the offense described in subsection (a)(6)a.5, is also in violation of this article, "8.A misrepresentation made by the master of record or failure to supervise by a master of record will be presumed to be a code circumvention to benefit the electrical contractor to the detriment of the public health, safety, and welfare. 14 "9. The contractor is responsible for code violations resulting from the master of record's acts and omissions. "10. Where code violations have been observed on a permitted lob, or substantial deviation from the standards of good workmanlike electrical work has been observed, the presumption that the master of record is not performing the master of record's supervisory responsibilities may be made. "f. Display or evidence of license. All electricians must fittingly display their licenses as provided in this paragraph. 1`g "1. Every holder of a license as a master electrician, master electrician -sign, or master electrician -elevator shall display the license in a conspicuous place in master's principal place of business. "2. Every holder of a license shall: "A. Carry the holder's license on the holder's person at all times while doing electrical work. "B. Produce and exhibit the license when requested by any electrical inspector or official of the city. Identification of vehicles. "1. Each electrical contractor engaged in the installation or repair of electrical wiring shall have the firm's name conspicuously displayed on all vehicles used by the firm in the transaction of his business. "2. The firm's name must be legible for a distance of at least fifty (50) feet from the vehicle. Mechanical contractors. 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 work to be done, is required by that law to be performed by a licensed mechanical contractor, then the building official may issue the permit only if the applicant holds the required license and has paid the annual mechanical contractor registration fee required by Section 14-1313 Technical Construction Codes Fee Schedules, 15 II al [c. The license holder must furnish building operations with a certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required by the Commissioner of Licensing and Regulations under Section 1302A02, Texas Occupations Code. "1. The insurance coverage must include a provision that in the event the coverage is canceled or reduced the insurance carrier will notify the inspections operations of the city at least ten (10) days prior to the cancellation or reduction in coverage "2. A permit holder's permit may be suspended during any period in which the permit holder fails to maintain the required insurance coverage in effect. 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 the person's behalf, and affirming that the licensed person assumes all responsibility for any permit obtained by the agent. Identification of vehicles. Each person engaged in the installation or repair of mechanical systems, or parts thereof, shall have the name under which the person does business and mechanical license number conspicuously displayed on all vehicles used by his firm in the transaction of his business. The business name and mechanical license number must be legible from a distance of at least fifty (50) ffeetl from the vehicle. Plumbers. IDI Plumbing license law. "a. Licensing of plumbers is regulated by "The Plumbing License Law", Chapter 1301, Texas Occupations Code. "b. If an application for a permit indicates that the work, or any portion of the work to be done, is required by the law to be performed by a licensed plumber, then the building official may issue the permit only if the applicant holds the required license. Texas Water Code. "a. Licensing of irrigators is regulated by Chapter 1903, Texas Occupations Code. "b. If an application for a permit indicates that the work to be done is required by the law to be performed by a licensed irrigator, then the building official may issue the permit only if the applicant holds the required license. Agents. A person licensed by the state as an irrigator or as a master plumber may file an affidavit with inspections operations authorizing a designated agent to apply for and receive permits in the licensed person's behalf, and affirming that 16 the licensed person assumes ail responsibility for any permit obtained by the agent. Identification of vehicles. Each person who engages in the business of plumbing or irrigation in the city shall have the name of the firm under which the person does business and the plumbing license number conspicuously displayed on all vehicles used in the transaction of business. The business name and plumbing license number must be legible from a distance of at least fifty (50) jfeetj from the vehicle. "Sec. 14-206. Technical construction boards. 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 building code engineer. Membership and terms. "a. Membership. The building code board of appeals shall be composed of ane (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. "b. Terms. Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. Effective June 29, 2010, all new appointments of members shall be for a term of two (2) 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 a successor is appointed, subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation established by ordinance. Any board member may be removed by the city council for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Absence of any member from regular board meetings shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances. "c. Quorum and voting. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum. In varying the application of any provision 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, are 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 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 board proceedings which shall set forth the board's reasons for a decision, each member's vote, any member's absence, and any failure of a member to vote. A record of all business 17 conducted by the board shall be maintained in the offices of the inspection division. "(3) Powers. The building code board of appeals shall have the power to hear individual appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official on rulings and alternate materials and methods of construction, consider individual variances of the City Building Code and Flood Hazard Prevention Code, and recommend to the city council adoption of changes to the City Building Code and Flood Hazard Prevention Code. "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 the decision of the building official to the building code board of appeals whenever 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. "B. The provisions of the code do not apply to the specific case. it That an equally good or more desirable form of construction can be employed in the specific case. "D. The true intent and meaning of this code or any regulation 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 a form provided by the building official. An application fee shall accompany the notice of appeal. "3. Unsafe or dangerous buildings or service 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 an 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 Building Code or Flood Hazard Prevention Code to any particular case when, in the board's opinion, enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and be contrary to the spirit and purpose of these codes or the public 18 interest or when, in the board's opinion, the interpretation of the provision's application by the building official should be modified or reversed. In varying such application, the board must find all of the following: "A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the building, structure, or service system involved and not applicable to others. "B. That such special conditions and circumstances do not result from the action or inaction of the applicant. "C. That granting the variance request will not confer upon the applicant any special privilege that is denied by the Building Code or Flood Hazard Prevention Code to others. "a That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible reasonable use of the building, structure, or service system. "E. That the granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the City Building Code or Flood Hazard Prevention Code and not detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. "2. Conditions of the variance. In granting the variance request, the board may prescribe a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the variance is granted shall be commenced or completed or both. The board may also prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the City Building Code or Flood Hazard Prevention Code. A violation of any such condition constitutes a violation of this code. Procedures of the board. "a. Rules and regulations. The board shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. "b. Organization. The board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman during the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman shall serve during 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 third 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 19 board shall meet on the call of the Chairman for such special or called meetings as deemed necessary for the board's proper performance of duties. "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 Building Code or Flood Hazard Prevention Code or modify an order of the building official shall specify in what manner such variation or modification is made, any conditions upon which it is made, and the reasons therefore. "e. Appeal to city council. The building official and the person requesting a decision from the board may appeal a decision of the building code board of appeals to the city council; provided, however, that if the decision is not appealed, the decision of the board shall become final in thirty-one (31) days. Electrical advisory board. <<Lil Appointment. There is hereby established the electrical advisory board which shall consist of ten (10) members. The board shall be appointed by the city council. This board shall have the guidance and assistance of the building official and chief electrical inspector. Membership and terms. "a. Membership. Persons who serve on the electrical advisory board as members shall be qualified as follows: "1. Two (2) persons, each of whom shall have at least five (5) years of active experience as a master electrician. "Z One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of active experience as a journeyman electrician. "3. Two (2) engineers, one (1) of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer in this state and the other of whom shall have a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice of electrical engineering. "4. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the commercial building industry. "5. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the home building industry. 20 "6. One (1) person who is a resident of the City and not connected with the electrical industry. "7. One (1) person who shall be a field representative from a utility power distribution company that services the Corpus Christi area and have had at least five (5) years of experience. "8. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the electrical supply business. "b. Terms. Members shall be appointed for staggered terms of two (2) years. The term of each member shall continue until a successor is appointed subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation established by ordinance. Any board member may be removed by the city council for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Absence of a member from regular board meetings shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City 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. A concurring vote of not less than six (6) board members is necessaryto constitute an official board action. No board member shall act in a case in which he or she has a personal or substantial interest in violation of the City 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 board proceedings which sets forth the reasons for any board decision, each member's vote, any member's absence, 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. Powers. The electrical advisory board shall review grievances filed against any licensed electrical contractor and other grievances filed within the scope of the Electrical Code, concur on a proposed alternative material, alternate method of construction, or technical ruling prior to such alternative or ruling becoming effective, and recommend changes to the City Electrical Code to the city council. "a Appeals of rulings and decisions regarding alternative materials and methods of construction. Both the building official and the electrical advisory board must concur with a proposed alternative material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling prior to such alternative or ruling becoming effective. An appellant may appeal a decision of the building official or the electrical advisory board to the city council. The building official may appeal a decision of the electrical advisory board to the city council. "b. Notice of appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within ninety calendar days after the decision is rendered. 21 "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 an appeal to a shorter period. Procedures of the board. "a. Rules and regulations. The board shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. "b. Organization. The board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman during the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman shall serve during 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, 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 the call of the Chairman for such special or called meetings as deemednecessary for the board's proper performance of duties. "d. Decisions. The electrical advisory board shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Appeal to city council. The building official and the person requesting a decision from the board may appeal a decision of the Electrical Advisory Board to the city council; provided, however, 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 chief mechanical/plumbing inspector. "L2j 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 at least five (5) years of active experience as a plumber, at least three (3) years of which shall have been in Corpus Christi; be currently licensed in this state; and be currently active in the plumbing trade. At least two (2) of these persons shall be licensed as master plumbers. 22 "2. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of active experience as a mechanical engineer and be a licensed professional engineer in this state. "a One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the home building industry. "4. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the commercial building industry. "5. Three (3) persons, each of whom shall have at least five (5) years of active experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contracting business and be licensed in this state. "6. One (1) person who shall have at least five (5) years of active experience in landscape irrigation and be licensed as an irrigator by this state. "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 a successor is appointed, subject to limitations of the City Charter or a term limitation established by ordinance. Any board member may be removed by the city council for cause. A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Absence of a member from regular board meetings shall be cause for removal from office in accordance with the City 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. A concurring vote of not less than six (6) board members 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 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 board proceedings which shall set forth the reasons for any board decision, each member's vote, any member's absence, 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 inspection division. "(3) Powers. "a. Advice and recommendations. The mechanical/plumbing advisory board shall advise the City Manager regarding any matter in the mechanical, plumbing, and irrigation fields that it considers should be brought to the 23 attention of the city council and recommend changes to the City Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes to the city council. Alternate materials. The mechanical/plumbing advisory board may concur with a proposed alternative material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling. Both the building official and the mechanical/plumbing advisory board must concur with a proposed alternative 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 alternative material, alternative method of construction, or technical ruling that is contrary to or does not meet or exceed the standards set by the technical construction codes as adopted by the city council. "c. Appeals. The Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board shall rule on appeals within the scope of the Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes. "1. Notice of appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within ninety calendar days after the decision is rendered by the building official. An appeal shall be made on a form provided by the building official. "2. 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 appeals to a shorter period. "d. Grievances. The mechanical/plumbing advisory board shall review grievances within the scope of the Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes. "(4) Procedures of the Board. "a. Rules and regulations. The board shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. "b. Organization. The board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman during the first meeting of each calendar year. Members elected Chairman and Vice Chairman shall serve during 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 on the second Thursday of the month, except when there are no transactions or business for the board to address, the meeting may be canceled. The board shall meet on the call of the Chairman for such 24 special or called meetings as necessary for the board's proper performance of duties. "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 in what manner such modification is made, the condition upon which it is made, and the reasons thereof. "e. Interpretations. The board, when so appealed to and after a hearing, may render an interpretation of this code, decide that a provision of this code does not apply, approve or modify a request for an alternative method of construction or material submitted by the applicant for concurrence, or refuse an applicant's request. Appeal to city council. The building official and the person requesting a decision from the board may appeal the decision of the mechanical/plumbing_ advisory board to the city council; provided, however, that if the decision is not appealed, the decision of the board shall become final in thirty-one (31) days. "a. The applicant 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.-207. Violations and Penalties. Penalties. Any person, firm, corporation or agent who violates a provision of this article or the technical construction codes, or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this article of the technical construction codes, or who erects, constructs alters, installs, demolishes, or moves any structure, electrical, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical, or plumbing equipment or system, or has erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved or demolished a building structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, in a manner that varies from any detailed statements or drawings submitted and permitted under this article or the technical construction codes, is guilty of a misdemeanor and liable to a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day or portion of a day during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article or the technical construction codes is committed or continued is a separate violation. 25 Each owner of any building or structure failing to comply with any of the provisions of this article or the technical construction codes, and each owner of any premises where a violation of the provisions of this article or the technical construction codes occurs, and any architect, engineer, designer, builder, contractor, agent, person, firm, or corporation employed by the owner or owners of any building, who has assisted in the commission of any violation of this article or the technical construction codes, is guilty of a separate offense. Unless otherwise specifically stated within the provisions of this article or the technical construction codes, any violation of this article or the technical construction codes that is punishable by a fine that exceeds the amount authorized by Section 12.23 of the Texas Penal Code shall require a culpable mental state of 'criminal negligence.' "f Injunction. In addition to the penal remedy in this section, the city attorney shall, upon the direction of the city manager, institute any appropriate action or proceeding including actions for iniunction to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any act, conduct, work, business, practice, or use which is in violation of and illegal as specified in this article or the technical construction codes. "Secs. 14-208 —14-230. Reserved. "DIVISION 2: BUILDING CODE AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE "Sec. 14-231. Building Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions, the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council 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 Code for the City of Corpus Christi: Section 101.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter referred to as This code.' Section 101.3 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 101.3.1 through 101.3.4 to read as follows: "101.3.1 General. The technical construction codes are remedial, and must be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purposes of the codes, which are public safety, health, and general welfare, through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, accessibility, safety to life and property from fire, windstorms, flood 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. "101.3.2 Quality control. Quality control of materials and workmanship is not within the purview of the codes, except as it relates to the purposes stated in this section. 26 "101.3.3 Limited purpose of permitting and inspection. The taxpayers and citizens of the city with only limited resources for the operation of government in deciding to provide the services described in these codes undertake to act only for the purposes, and to the limited extent, described in this section. "1. Any activity under these codes, including, without limitation, actions or inactions related to applications, plan review, permitting, inspection, investigation enforcement, and revocation of permits, 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 does not perform any activity for the benefit of any particular person, persons, or groups, and the city may not have nor ever be deemed to have a duty to any particular person, persons, or groups. "3. No city officer, employee, agent, or representative 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 is unauthorized and ultra vires. "4. No person may rely in any way whatsoever upon any city inspection, examination, permit, investigation, enforcement, granting or revocation of any permit, authorization, certificate, or release of any kind, or other action or inaction related to this code, or absence thereof, as assurance or indication or to decide that any structure, premises, or activity is safe, sufficient, advisable, or suitable for any purpose, or that it is in compliance with this code. "5. It is the duty of the person who constructs, alters, or occupies a structure or premises, and their contractors, subcontractors, design professional, 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 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 any action or inaction under or related to this code. "7. As used in this section: a. City includes the City of Corpus Christi, and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives, past, present, and future. b. Person includes, without limitation, individuals, all legal entities of any nature, owners of any interest in property, whether fee, leasehold, security, or otherwise, builders, developers, renovators, contractors, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, trespassers, insurers, owners of adjacent or nearby properties, and the successors of any of the foregoing. 27 c. Codes mean the building code, electrical code, energy conservation code, fuel gas code, mechanical code, plumbing code, residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, and the flood hazard prevention code. "8. This section applies notwithstanding any other provision of a city code or ordinance presently existing or which may be adopted in the future, unless the provision expressly provides that this paragraph does not apply. "101.3.4 Responsibility for safe work. These codes 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. Section 101 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new section 101.4.7 to read as follows: "101.4.7 Building. The building code applies to the construction, alteration, repair equipment, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building, structure, residential accessory building or structure, or any appurtenances connected or attached to the buildings or structures, or any detached buildings or structures on the same property. " "101.4.7.1 Compliance with and participation in the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's windstorm insurance program is waived for residential accessory buildings or structures, provided that the owner submits a sworn affidavit to the building official stating that the owner has voluntarily decided not to participate in the windstorm program because the residential accessory building_ or structure may not be insurable. The owner must file a copy of the affidavit in the county records of the county in which the building or structure is located. " 101.4.7.2 A residential accessory building or structure that is not constructed under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's windstorm insurance program must be constructed to the prescriptive standards outlined in the Building Code. Section 101 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new section 101.4.8 to read as follows: "1014.8 Maintenance and code compliance. All buildings, structures, electrical, fuel gas, mechanical and plumbing systems, devices or safeguards, and all parts thereof, which are required by this code, whether existing or new, must be installed and maintained in a safe, sanitary condition and in good working order. Failure to maintain a system in a safe and sanitary condition, or making changes to a building, structure or system that are not in compliance with this code, may result in the disconnection of the service utilities. The owner, or owner's designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, electrical, energy conservation, fuel gas mechanical, and plumbing systems and the accessibility of the building or structure. Section 102.2 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 102.2.1 to read as follows: 28 nn "102.2.1 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. Section 104.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 104.1.1 to read as follows: "104.1.1 Requirements not covered by code. The building official will determine what if any, requirements will be necessary for the strength, stabilitv_or proper operation of an existing building, a building proposed to be relocated, or a proposed new building for which the structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system or the public safety health, and general welfare are not specifically covered by this or the other technical construction codes. Section 104.7 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "104.7 Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall comply with the Texas Open Records Act, Texas Local Government Code, and in conformance with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission standards. "a Section 105.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "105.1 General. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, authorized agent or contractor to fill, excavate, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure; to construct a swimming pool; to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical construction codes; to erect or construct a sign of any description; to install or alter fire extinguishing apparatus, lawn irrigation systems, elevators, or engines; to install a steam boiler furnace, heater, incinerator, or other heat producing apparatus; to install a mobile home for occupancy upon a lot; erect, construct, fabricate, apply, or repair one hundred (100) square feet or more of any roof covering of any building; 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. Permits are non- transferable. Section 105.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 105.1.3 through 105.1.5 to read as follows: "105.1.3 Permits for demolition of a building or structure. "105.1.3.1 A permit to demolish a building or structure includes the demolition of the related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. "105.1.3.2 The owner or the contractor must coordinate termination of service with the utility owner to ensure that all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems are disconnected and inactive prior to the start of demolition operations. 29 "105.1.4 Permits for excavation and fill. Permits are required for excavation and fill within the corporate city limits in compliance with articles VI, excavations, and VII, regulation of fill materials, of this chapter. "105.1.5 Re -out inspection. It 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 official or building official's authorized representative, authorizing the reconnection and use of the wiring, devices, or equipment. "105.1.5.1 A re -out inspection is required if the energy has been disconnected for a period of more than three (3) months, excepting weekends and holidays for commercial buildings. " Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this iurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: "Building: "1. Anchored/Tied-down one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2). "2. Fences not over seven (7) feet (1829 mm) high. "3. Oil derricks. "4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, 1I, or IIIA liquids. "5. Water tanks supported directly on grade, if the capacity does not exceed 5 000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. "6. Sidewalks, driveways, and concrete flat work, with the exception of parking lots, not more than thirty (30) inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, not for support of a structure, not over any basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route. "7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, interior doors, screen doors, door hardware, window hardware, and similar finish work. "8. Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery. 30 "9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L), and are installed entirely above ground. "10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. "11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two- family dwellings. "12. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height. "13. Tennis courts, batting capes, and related chain link fencing. "14. Drywall, if patching or replacing one 4' x 8' sheet of drywall or less. "15. Fixing broken stair treads and risers (excluding repair and replacement of stringers). "16. Roof repairs less than 100 square feet. "17. Repair and/or replacement of exterior siding, brick veneers, masonry, trims or other exterior wall coverings provided that not more than ten (10) percent of the total wall area of the total wall area is beim repaired and/or replaced within any twelve month period. "Electrical: "1. Replacement of electric garage door openers, light fixtures, ceiling fans, receptacles, light switches, door bell transformers, residential -type garbage disposals, dishwashers, and trash compactors, provided that the electrical system is not modified. "2. Replacement of circuit breakers in electric panels with another circuit breaker listed and labeled as a replacement breaker for a specific brand and amperage. "3. 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 the employer. For purposes of this subsection, "replacement" includes the changing of individual items that are broken or 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 the 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. "4. Reconnection of air conditioning condenser or air handler. 31 "5. Disconnection and reconnection or the installation of disconnects as part of the replacement of the air conditioning condenser or air handler by a state -licensed mechanical contractor who carries a city -issued mechanical permit. "6. Replacement of any sign ballast and transformer up to a rating of fifteen thousand (15,000) secondary volts (sixty (60) ma) by a registered electrician electric sign contractor, or licensed master electrician. "7. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. "B. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installation of towers and antennas. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. "10. Oil well pump and service wiring. "Gas: "1. Portable heating appliance. "2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. "3. Repair of sections of gas lines which do not exceed five (5) feet in length. "Mechanical: "1. Portable heating appliance. "2. Portable ventilation equipment. "3. Portable cooling unit. "4. Steam, hot, or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. "5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. "6. Portable evaporative cooler. "7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. "Plumbing: 32 "1. The stopping of leaks in drains or water, soil, waste, or vent pipes;_ provided however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, or water, soil, waste, or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. "2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. "3. Replacement and resetting of any plumbing fixtures, faucets, or appurtenances thereto that 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. The use of temporary hoses connected to the outlets of clothes washing machines and condensate drains from dehumidifiers and air conditioning units that allow grey water or condensate to be used to irrigate vegetation or water the building's foundation. "7. 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. "Governmental property: "1. No permit is required within and on the premises within the control and supervision of the state or federal government and where the installations will be a part of the facilities operated, maintained, and controlled by the state or federal government. "2. When city inspections are not provided, all connections to the city water system must be equipped with backflow prevention devices. "a. The water superintendent and the building official will determine the type of backflow prevention device necessary to prevent backflow and back siphonage. "b. To assure the connection, the building official has the right to inspect any installations connected to the city water system to the point of the valves or safety devices, and failure to install or maintain in good operating condition the device authorizes the city to refuse to connect or authorize the city to disconnect the installation from the city water supply system. "Industrial work: 33 "1. A permit is not required and no inspections will be performed by the city relating to the construction, assembly, disassembly, reassembly, modification, alteration or improvement of an industrial facility or industrial processing unit if: "a. The industrial facility or industrial processing unit occupies a site of twenty (20) or more contiguous acres. "b. The industrial facility or industrial processing unit is inaccessible to the general public. "c. The construction, assembly, disassembly, reassembly, modification, alteration, or improvement of the industrial facility or industrial processing unit is under the observation and direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. "d. The industrial facility or industrial processing unit is used to manufacture, compound, package, process, refine, sort, test, and treat raw materials and other processed materials into finished or intermediate products. "e. The industrial facility or industrial processing unit may store materials that will be used in or produced by the manufacturing, compounding, packaging, processing, refining, sorting, testing, and treatment processes. "2. in order to qualify for an industrial exemption underthis subparagraph a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas must certify at the beginning of each calendar year that all construction, assembly, disassembly, reassembly, modification, alteration, or improvement of the industrial facility or industrial processing unit during the previous year complied with the technical construction codes. "a. The affidavit must contain sufficient information that the industrial facility or industrial processing unit is entitled to the exemption requested. "b. The affidavit must affirm that all construction, assembly, disassembly, reassembly, modification, alteration, or improvement of the industrial facility or industrial processing unit during_ the previous year were performed under the direct supervision of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas. The affidavit must be accompanied by a site plan of a scale sufficient to delineate the industrial facility or processing unit in relation to any surrounding buildings or structures. Any connections to the city's water or wastewater systems must be shown on the site plan. "c. The affidavit must be on a form provided by the building official. "d. The licensed professional engineer who completes, signs, and seals the affidavit must certify that all improvements meet the intent or spirit of the city's technical construction codes and life safety criteria for the occupancy as outlined in Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the city. 34 "3. Anv building or structure, which is not principally used in the manufacturing compounding, packaging, processing, refining, sorting, testing, and treatment processes, is not exempt, and permits and inspections are required for any construction, modification, alteration, or improvement to the building or structure. "4. All connections between an industrial facility or industrial processing unit and the city's water system must be equipped with backflow prevention devices, which will prevent backflow and back siphonage. "a. All reduced pressure backflow preventers, pressure type vacuum breakers, and double check valve assemblies must be inspected and certified on an annual basis by a backflow prevention assembly tester to the building official. "b. The inspections operations have the right to inspect any connections to the city's water system, including any valves and backflow prevention devices. °c. If the owner or operator of an industrial facility or industrial processing unit fails to install or maintain valves and backflow prevention devices in good operating condition, the city may refuse to connect the industrial facility or industrial processing unit to, or disconnect the facility or unit from, the city's water supply system. "5. Nothing in this section may be construed to waive or exempt industrial sites from the provisions of any other provision of the Code of Ordinances or any other ordinance of the city. "Agricultural uses: "1. 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 any tract of land of ten (10) acres or more in area within the city 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. "2. Any agricultural building or structure used for residential occupancy or connected to utility services may not be exempt under this section from the requirements for permits and inspections. "Amateur radio operations: "1. Permits, inspections, and engineered design are not required for the owner or occupant of a one -family dwelling who possesses a current and valid amateur radio operator license issued by the Federal Communications Commission for the erection of any amateur radio antenna tower structure on the premises of the one -family dwelling. 35 "2. Any tower authorized under this paragraph may not exceed fifty (50) feet in height. "3. Any tower constructed under this paragraph must be either located a distance equal to or greater than one-half (1/2) its height from the nearest property line, or the adjoining property owner must agree to the location of the tower in writing. The agreement must be filed with the county clerk and bind the property owner's successors in interest. "(11) Section 105.2.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 105.2.1.1 to read as follows: "105.2.1,1 if the contractor fails to 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 section 14-1306(b). "(12) Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 105.2.4 to read as follows: "105.2.4 Public rights-of-way and utility easements. "1. A permit may not be issued by the building official for the construction of any building, or for the alteration of any building where the building is to be changed and the change will affect the exterior walls, bays, balconies, or other appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or public lane, or for the placement on any lot or premises of any building or structure removed from another lot or premises when the change encroaches into the public right-of-way or utility easement, unless the applicant has made application at the office of the director of engineering services for the lines of the public street on which he proposes to encroach by building, erecting or locating the building and the director of engineering_services has approved the encroachment by the use of an instrument approved by city council. "2. When a building permit is issued, it is the duty of the building official to see that the street lines are not encroached upon, except as provided for by the zoning ordinance and any other provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the city. "(13) Section 105.3 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, an applicant shall first file a written application on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purrose. Such application shall: "1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. "2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. "3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 36 "4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information, as required by section 107. "5. State the valuation of the proposed work. "6. Be signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized agent. "7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official. "8. For the renovation of a commercial or public building, be accompanied by proof that an asbestos survey has been completed by a design professional as outlined in this code or an asbestos inspector licensed by the Texas Department of Health. See Section 107.1.1. "9. For buildings covered by Chapter 469 Elimination of Architectural Barriers of the Texas Government Code, the permit application must be accompanied by an EAB project number. "azI Section 105.3 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 105.3.3 to read as follows: "105.3.3 Applications by regulated trades. Permits for work in the regulated trades that are obtained by a business must be obtained by the business' licensee or an authorized agent of the business. "1. The person obtaining the permit for work in a regulated trade shall provide positive photo identification displayed in the form of a valid driver's license, a state identification card, or federal agency or an armed forces identification card. "2. If acting on behalf of a licensed or registered individual, the required identification must have an affidavit or power of attorney authorizing the individual to apply for a permit on behalf of the licensed or registered individual. "LIQ Section 105.4 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 105.4.1 to read as follows: "105.4.1 Permits not transferable. Permits are valid only for the work described on the permit. The work may be performed only by or under the supervision of the applicant who obtained the permit and only at the location specified. "11Q Section 105.7 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "105.7 Placement of permit and inspection record. The building permit or copy shall be kept at the project site until the completion of the project, and the inspection record shall be readily accessible by the building official and protected from the weather. "Lin Section 105.8 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 105.8.1 through 105.8.4 to read as follows: 37 "105.8.1 All connections to city -owned, city -leased, city -franchised, or city -operated utility service lines inside or outside the city must be made and installed by the city at a point determined by the city; provided, that charges for this utility service and for tap fees must be paid in accordance with the established rates and fees of the city. "105.8.2 Every extension on and into private premises from each city utility line must be made only after a permit has been issued for the extension or connection to the utility line. "105.8.3 One (1) permit is required for each building and for each inspection discipline. "105.8.4 Permits are valid only for work performed, as described on the permit, by or under the supervision of the applicant who obtained the permit and only applies to the location specified by legal description on the permit. "cm. Section 105 of the international Building Code is amended by adding new sections 105.9 through 105.11 to read as follows: "105.9 Conditional permit. A conditional permit may be issued by the building official for applications that have been denied, 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 the item should the appeal be rejected by the board. "105.10 Permits for part -jobs or incomplete projects. °� When one (1) person completes the rough -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 must be paid for the work to be done for the remaining work. Each person may be held responsible only for the portion of the work actually installed. Before the second contractor is issued a permit for the completion of the remaining work or the installation of fixtures or equipment, 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. A twenty -four-hour waiting period 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. If the first permit holder cannot be notified, or has not responded to the notification within a twenty-four hour waiting period, inspections operations will issue the second permit on the first business day after the waiting period expires. "1_6_1 The issuance of the second permit cancels the first permit, and no refund of fees paid for the canceled permit will be made. 38 "105.11 Temporary event permit. "105.11.1 A permit is required for a temporary event, when the event requires a tent or other temporary structure, which is ancillary and adiacent to an existing ongoing commercial operation or function and will be removed after a specified period of time not to exceed fifteen (15) days. "105.112 The inspection made prior to issuing the permit will confirm that there are no life safety, zoning, or public health issues associated with temporary sanitary facilities. "105.11.3 In the event that temporary electrical services are required, an electrical permit and inspection is required. "105.11.4 The temporary event permit expires at the end of the specified period. Rcial Section 107.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 107.1.1 through 107.1.7 to read as follows: "107.1.1 Texas Department of Health requirements. Prior to the issuance of a permit to renovate or demolish a commercial or public building or structure, the owner must provide evidence to the building official that an asbestos survey has been performed by a design professional as outlined in this code or an asbestos inspector licensed by the Texas Department of Health. The applicant must verify on the application that the survey was performed and approved. "107.1.2 Windstorm plan information. "1. Prior to issuing a permit, the building official will require a separate building plan or plans with building sections and details showing the components, their types, locations, and framing elements which delineate that the framing will resist the pressures developed from the wind speeds in ASCE-7, as adopted by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction, or any model code approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. "2. All documentation submitted must be sealed by a professional engineer who is licensed to practice in the state and approved to participate in the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's windstorm program. For buildings or structures having unusual geometric shapes, response characteristics, or site locations for which channeling effects or buffeting in the wake of upwind obstructions may warrant special consideration, wind loads must be based on wind tunnel tests or nationally recognized data approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. "4. All structures within the city must be designed and constructed under the wind load provisions of Section 1609. "5. All engineered structures must be designed and inspected by a Texas - registered professional engineer. The engineer must submit a Building Design 39 Certificate, Form WPI -2D, with sealed design drawings and a Building Certificate Form WPI -2, approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. "107.1.3 Accessibility. "1. The building official must, prior to issuing a building permit, require proof that plans have been submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program, a Registered Accessibility Specialist registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code and the rules and regulations of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. "2. An EAB Project Number issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will be accepted as proof that the project has been registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. "3. Accessibility for projects not subject to state registration. Before issuing a permit, the building official shall examine or cause to be examined each commercial project valued at less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) .to determine if the project falls within the requirements of Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code, Elimination of Architectural Barriers. "a. For projects that are not required to be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, but which are required to comply with Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code, no occupancy will be allowed without required city inspection and city certification that the project complies with the requirements of Chapter 469. "b. The city's certification of a project does not imply that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation also certifies the project. "107.1.4 Structural and fire resistance integrity. Plans for ail buildings must indicate how required structural and fire resistance integrity will be maintained where penetration of a required fire resistant wall, floor, ceiling, or partition will be made for electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, communication conduits, pipes, and systems, and also indicate in sufficient detail how fire integrity will be maintained where required fire resistant floors intersect the exterior walls. The information must include Underwriters Laboratories system numbers for each fire resistive assembly required by the technical construction codes. "107.1.5 Post tensioned concrete foundations. All foundations and foundation repairs, including concrete pier foundations exceeding twenty-five (25) percent of existing piers, are to be designed by a registered design professional. "107.1.6 Any free-standing structure, such as a sign, antenna, tower, or flag pole exceeding twenty-five (25) feet in height or producing over fifteen thousand foot-pounds of wind moment on the structure, except as provided in the technical construction codes, must be designed by a registered design professional. 40 "107.1.7 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. Drawings by a design professional are required. "01 Section 107.2.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "107.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposedand show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. All information, drawings, specifications and accompanying data must bear the name, address, phone number, and signature of the person responsible for the design documents. "2n Section 107.25 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "107.2.5 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades, proposed finished grades, finish floor elevation, and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, design flood elevations, drainage patterns, and elevations to ensure storm water will not drain onto the property of others. The site plan shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished, location and size of existing structures, and construction that is to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration, repair, or when otherwise warranted. "(22) Section 107.2.5 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 107.2.5.2 and 107.2.5.3 to read as follows: "107.2.5.2 When work is to be performed on land adiacent to state owned land or land controlled by the general land office, the building official will require a boundary survey performed by a licensed state land surveyor. "107.2.5.3 Hazardous occupancies. The building official may require the following: „Lil General site plan. A general site plan drawn at a legible scale which must include, but not be limited to, the location of all buildings, exterior storage facilities, permanent access ways, evacuation routes, parking lots, internal roads, chemical loading areas, equipment cleaning areas, storm water and wastewater accesses, emergency equipment and adiacent property uses. Building floor plan. A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale which must include, but not be limited to, all hazardous materials storage facilities within the building and must indicate rooms, doorways, corridors, exits, fire rated assemblies with their hourly rating, location of liquid tight rooms, and evacuation routes. 41 Each hazardous materials storage facility or area within a structure or exterior storage must be identified on the general site or building floor plan, with the hazard classes and quantity range per hazard class of the hazardous materials stored. "(23) Section 107.3.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 107.3.1.1 to read as follows: "107.3.1.1 Authority to proceed with a project begins with the issuance of a building permit after which electrical, fuel gas, mechanical or plumbing system permits will be issued using the same or similar form. "(24) Section 107.3.3 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsection 107.3.3.1 and 107.3.3.2 to read as follows: "107.3.3.1 The permit holder may not proceed with any work, which is not authorized by the phased permit. "107.3.3.2 Any work that is not specifically authorized by the phased permit, is subject to the administrative fees for the failure to obtain a permit. " 25j Section 109.2 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the applicable schedule referenced under Article XIII, Development Service Fees, of Chapter 14, Development Services, of the City Code of Ordinances. "01 Section 110.3.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready -mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job. "(27) Section 110.3.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 110.3.1.1 to read as follows: "110.3.1.1 Inspections during placement of concrete. The engineer or engineer's representative who certifies the foundation system must be present during the placement of the concrete for the foundation system and must certify that all preparations for concrete placement are in compliance with the technical construction codes. "2U3 Section 110.3.2 of the international Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 110.3.2.1 and 110.3.2.2 to read as follows: "110.3.2.1 Foundation pre -pour inspection. To be made after utility trenches have been backfilled. 42 "110.3.2.2 Inspections during placement of concrete. The engineer or engineer's representative that certifies the foundation system must be present during the placement of the concrete for the foundation system and must further certify that all preparations for the concrete placement are in compliance with the technical construction codes. "01 Section 110.3.4 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 110.3.4.1 to read as follows: "110.3.4.1 These inspections do not include or take the place of inspections or certifications for compliance required under Texas Department of Insurance windstorm requirements. "g2) Section 110.3.8 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsection 110.3.8.1 to read as follows: "110.3.8.1 Hurricane inspections. During periods of time designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as involving a hurricane warning or alert, the building official or the building official's designee shall make inspections of residences, commercial and industrial establishments, and construction sites to ensure that all furniture, display racks, construction supplies and materials, and other loose obiects in exposed outdoor locations are secured to rigid construction or stored in buildings. "1. These inspections will be made to ensure, to the extent practicable, that portable storage buildings and manufactured housing units (either being offered for sale stored on lots, or installed on private property) are properly anchored, reinforced, and secured. "Z Orders issued by the building official may be oral or written and may be given to the person on the premises responsible for the custody or management or care or maintenance of the premises or the person's employee or agent. Orders must be carried out before winds of hurricane velocity are anticipated. "(31) Section 110.3 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 110.3.11 to read as follows: "110.3.11 Texas Department of Insurance windstorm -resistant construction inspections. When authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance, building inspectors shall also perform the following inspections for the Texas Department of Insurance. "1. Texas Department of Insurance foundation inspection. This inspection must be requested by the permittee after placement of reinforcements, but prior to pouring of concrete. "2. Texas Department of Insurance rough framing inspection. This inspection must be requested by the permittee prior to any type of covering that would keep the inspector from being able to verify the required connector or fastener pattern. "a Texas Department of Insurance final framing inspection. This inspection must be requested by the permittee prior to installation of insulation and concealment of 43 fastener patterns of exterior coverings and roof coverings. Re -roofing inspections fall into this category. "4. Texas Department of Insurance 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, satellite dishes, and other similar equipment. "5. All engineered structures must be designed and inspected by a Texas -registered professional engineer. The engineer must submit a Building Design Certificate, Form WPI -2D, with sealed design drawings, and a Building_ Certificate, Form WPI -2, approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. "6. Approved engineer's inspection. It is the certifying engineer's responsibility to ensure that the engineer or the engineer's representative has completed the Texas Department of Insurance framing inspection prior to the city inspector completing the city's frame inspection. "7. All non -engineered structures must be inspected by an inspector certified by the Texas Department of Insurance or by a Texas -registered professional engineer. "B. A Certificate of Compliance, Form WPI -8, issued by the Texas Department of Insurance, is evidence of compliance with this section and is required before issuance of a certificate of occupancy. No substitutions will be accepted. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued prior to receipt of the Certificate of Compliance from the Texas Department of Insurance upon presentation of copies of the Building Certificate, Form WPI -2, and all required Field Forms, Form WPI -7, from a Texas Department of Insurance inspector, Texas -registered professional engineer, or the contractor. "9. Only inspectors employed or certified by the Texas Department of Insurance or Texas -registered professional engineers may be used to inspect for compliance with this section. Unless authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance, the building official and building inspectors shall not certify compliance with this section. The Texas Department of Insurance may be notified if any suspected violations are observed during the normal course of other inspections. "a2.1 Section 110.5 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 110.5.1 to read as follows: "110.5.1 Inspections during placement of concrete. The building official or the building officials designee upon twenty -four-hour advance notification from the permit holder or permit holder's authorized agent will endeavor to make the following inspections and the other inspections as necessary, and either release that portion of the construction or notify the permit holder or permit holder's agent of any violations, which must be corrected in order to comply with the technical construction codes. The permit holder or permit holder's authorized agent shall at the time of the request for inspection provide a physical address for the job site, the permit number for the project, and the type of inspection being requested. It is the responsibility of the permit holder or the 44 permit holder's agent to call for inspections. Failure to call for required inspections could result in the removal of finishes and systems to ensure that the inspections can be performed in compliance with this code. Removal and replacement of finishes and systems is at the expense of the owner and owner's agent or representative. "Q21 Section 111.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure, or portion thereof, shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the city. ".2.1 Section 113 the International Building Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-206(a) Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the building code board of appeals. "M Section 114.4 of the International Building Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. "( Chapter 4 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new sections 424 and 425: "SECTION 424 "FLEA MARKETS "424.1 General. Mercantile classifications operating under the concept of a flea market must be developed in compliance with the provisions applicable to a mercantile classification, except as provided in this section. "424.2 Tenant separation. Full tenant separation is not required if a maximum wall height of four (4) feet, zero (0) inches (one and twenty-nine hundredths (1.29) meters) is maintained, measured from the top of the finish floor or adiacent walking surface. "424.2.1 Walls, partitions, and separations exceeding the four (4) feet, zero (01 inches (one and twenty-nine hundredths (1.29) meters) height and stopping a minimum of two (2) feet from the ceiling or soffit of the lowest horizontal structural member must be of one hour fire resistant -rated construction. "424.2.2 Walls, partitions, and separations exceeding the four (4) feet, zero (0) inches (one and twenty-nine hundredths (1.29) meters) height that are constructed with open wood, metal, or chain-link lattice may have a maximum height of eight (8) feet, zero (0) inches (two and forty-four hundredths (2.44) meters), measured from the top of the finish floor or adjacent walking surface, if a separation from the ceiling at the top of the wall, partition, or separations is at least two (2) feet (sixty-one hundredths (.61_) meters), permanently maintained, and totally unobstructed. "424.2.3 A fire resistant -rated separation between the tenant space and main front aisle or side aisle separation for tenant space located at intersecting aisles is not required. 45 "424.3 Aisles. Aisles are considered a public way for exit purposes and may not be permanently obstructed. "424.3.1 The minimum width of an aisle must be ten (10) feet (three and five hundredths (3.05) meters). "424.3.2 Aisles must lead directly to an exterior exit and connect to an aisle of equal width on any change of direction. "424.3.3 Cross -aisles must have a minimum width of six (6) feet (one and eighty- three hundredths (1.83) meters). "424.3.4 Cross -aisles may not serve more than ten (10) tenant spaces, if single - side loaded, or twenty (20) tenant spaces, if double loaded. "424.3.5 In any tenant configuration, sizing of tenant areas as it relates to occupancy loading may not exceed the occupancy capacity of the access aisles. "SECTION 425 "LOCATION OF BUILDINGS NEAR OIL AND GAS WELLS "425.1 General. The presence of oil and gas wells within the city presents the risk of blow -outs and explosions that could endanger the lives of occupants in buildings in proximity to the wells. The city land drilling ordinance and Fire Prevention Code prohibit flames around wells. This section regulates the location of buildings in proximity to oil and gas wells in order to provide for the safety of building occupants. "425.2 Buildings prohibited within one hundred fifty (150) feet of active wells. "425.2.1 No habitable building may be constructed within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an oil and gas well that has not been plugged and abandoned under regulations in the city's land drilling ordinance, except buildings directly associated with production from the well. "425.2.2 Any oil or gas well that was plugged and abandoned prior to May 29, 1968 with mud or only a bottom plug is considered unsafe for the location of any building within fifty (50) feet of the well until the well is remedied by setting a cement plug in the well near the surface, cutting the casing off below ground, and placing a steel plate over the top. "425.3 Natural as seepage areas. In any area characterized by seeping methane gas at the surface of the ground, any building constructed must be provided with ventilation for the purpose of protecting against any accumulation of explosive gases under the building. Ventilation systems must be designed by an engineer who must submit a statement with the building permit application to the effect that the design of the ventilation systems complies with this section. "an Section [Fi 907.2.3 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: 46 "907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with section 907.5 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. Smoke alarms shall be installed in all educational occupancies, including but not limited to, day care centers, elementary and secondary schools, and all portable buildings. These devices shall be installed in accordance with the rules for partial smoke detection systems, except that day care centers require additional protection in every room in which children sleep. Smoke alarms shall be listed and meet the installation requirements of NFPA 72. "ail Section 912.2 of the International Building Code is amended by addinga new subsection 912.2.3 to read as follows: "912.2.3 Proximity to hydrant. Fire department connections for each sprinkler or standpipe system shall be located not more than 100 feet (30 m) from the nearest fire hydrant connected to an approved water supply. "u 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 accessible in accordance with this code, ICC A117.1, and the Texas Accessibility Standards, published by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. If a conflict exists between the provisions of this code, ICC A117.1, or the Texas Accessibility Standards, the Texas Accessibility Standards control. The design of all buildings subject to chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code, chapter 63 of the Texas Administrative Code, and the Texas Accessibility Standards shall be reviewed under procedures established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in chapter 63 of title 16 of the Texas Administrative Code and the Texas Accessibility Standards. "(40) Section 1609.1.1 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "1609.1.1 Determination of Wind Loads. Wind loads on every building or structure shall be determined in accordance with chapter 6 of ASCE 7 or provisions of the alternate all -heights method in section 1609.6. The type of opening protection required, basic wind speed, and exposure category for a site may be determined in accordance with section 1609 or ASCE 7. Wind shall be assumed to come from any horizontal direction and wind pressures shall be assumed to act normal to the surface considered. "Exceptions: "1. Subject to the limitations of section 1609.1.1.1, the provisions of ICC 600 shall be permitted for applicable Group R-2 and R-3 buildings. "2. Subject to the limitations of section 1609.1.1.1, residential structures using the provisions of the AF&PA WFCM. "3. Subject to the limitations of section 1609.1.1.1, residential structures using the provisions of AISI S230. "4. Subject to the limitations of section 1609.1.1.1, residential structures, except one - and two-family dwellings using the provisions of the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, 2001 Edition. 47 "5. Designs using NAAMM FP 1001. "6. Designs using TIA-222 for antenna -supporting structures and antennas. "7. Wind tunnel tests in accordance with section 6.6 of ASCE 7, subject to the limitations in section 1609.1.1.2. "4LL Section 1612.2 of the International Building Code is amended by adding the following definitions to read as follows: "SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before -damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of (1) the tax appraisal value of the structure before the damage occurred or (ii) if no tax appraisal value is provided by the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District, the market value of the structure as determined by an independent appraiser. "SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of (i) the tax appraisal value of the structure before the improvement or repair is started or (ii) if no tax appraisal value is provided by the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District, the market value of the structure as determined by an independent appraiser. If the structure has sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not however, include either: "1. Any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and that are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions. "2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure "E4Q Section 1612.3 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, 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 the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (Nueces and Kleberg County)' dated July 23, 1971, as revised on September 17, 1992, and including the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), 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. "Lill Section 3107 the International Building Code is deleted. "4 Chapter 31 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new section 3111 to read as follows: 48 "SECTION 3111 "BOAT DOCKS AND MOORINGS "3111.1 General. It shall be unlawful, unless specifically provided for by this section, for any person, firm, or corporation to place, build, construct, or maintain any dock, pier, mooring, piling, post, pipe, or pole in waters within the city limits or Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir below elevation ninety-four (94) feet above mean sea level. "3111.2 Permits required. The building official may issue permits for the placing, building, or construction of any dock, pier, mooring, piling, post, pipe, or pole in waters within the city limits or Lake Corpus Christi reservoir below elevation ninety-four (94) feet above mean sea level. Each dock, pier, mooring, piling, pole, pipe, post, or other structure constructed in waters within the city limits or Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir shall be authorized by a permit issued under this section. "3111.2.1 A permit issued by the building official under this section for a dock pier, mooring, piling, pole, pipe, post, or other structure in waters within the Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir shall be authorized by the city's director of water operations. "3111.2.2 A permit issued by the building official under this section for a dock pier, mooring, piling, pole, pipe, post, or other structure in waters within the city over submerged lands under the control of the Texas General Land Office (the "TGLO") shall be authorized by the TGLO Commissioner. "3111.2.3 A permit issued by the building official under this section for a dock pier, mooring, piling, pole, pipe, post, or other structure in waters within the city patented by the State of Texas shall be authorized by a lease from the city. "3111.2.4 A permit issued under this section shall specify the dimensions and the type of materials used and describe the upland to which said placement or structure is attached. "3111.2.5 Compliance with this section does not relieve a person, firm, or corporation from obtaining authorization from any other governmental body for the placement of any facility or structure in waters within the city. "3111.3 Boat docks and fishing piers. "3111.3.1 Construction standards. "3111.3.1.1 Boat docks and fishing piers shall be constructed using reinforced concrete and/or heavy timber. "3111.3.1.2 Wood piles used to support boat and fishinq piers shall be pressure- impregnated according to AWPA Standard U1 (which contains information for end users/specifiers) and AWPA Standard T1 (which contains treating requirements for manufacturers). "3111.3.1.3 Piles shall be driven to a minimum penetration below the mud line equivalent to one-half (1/2) the length of the cut-off pile. 49 "3111.3.1.4 Piers shall be designed to withstand a total live load of fifty (50) pounds per square foot. "3111.3.1.5 Wooden structural members below the walkway level (caps, stringers, braces, etc.) shall be pressure -impregnated according to AWPA Standards U1 and T1. "3111.3.1.6 The primary pier walkway or platform shall be elevated or otherwise designed to minimize damage resulting from wave action or rising waters. For purposes of this section, the designer shall refer to the flood insurance rate maps and flood hazard boundary floodway maps of the city or the County in determining the damage potential from wave action or rising waters at the specific locality. "3111.3.1.7 Wooden caps, stringers, and beams shall be positively connected to their supporting members in such a manner so as to completely resist their displacement by wave action or rising waters. "3111.3.1.8 Wooden decking shall be at least two (2) inch nominal thickness and nailed to the decking supporting members in such a manner so as to allow the decking to be displaced by wave action or rising waters. "3111.3.1.9 Hardware shall be hot -dipped galvanized under ASTM Standard A153-61. "3111.3.1.10 When any boat dock or fishing pier is used as an integral part of an exit way from a building, guardrails shall be provided as prescribed in this code. In all other cases, adequate guardrail protection as determined by the designer shall be provided. "3111.3.2 Design. All boat docks and fishing piers shall be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas. "3111.3.3 Damaged boat docks and fishing piers. "3111.3.3.1 Damaged boat docks and fishing piers may be rebuilt at their original elevation, provided that at least seventy five (75) percent of the existing pilings are found to be sound. The building official shall make this determination. All piers not meeting this requirement shall be removed. "3111.3.3.2 Damaged piers not completely rebuilt shall be completely removed. " 45 Section 3401.2 of the International Building Code is amended by adding new subsections 3401.2.1 and 3401.2.2 to read as follows: "3401.2.1 Damaged structures or service system. An existing structure or service system, damaged by fire or otherwise, must be surveyed for damage by the inspections 50 operations, after the applicable survey fees are paid. If the structure or service system is found to be damaged in excess of fifty (50) per cent, of its previous value, the structure or service system must be brought into compliance with the current requirements of this code, if the repair is made, except when the repairs are funded wholly or in part by federal housing assistance funds. "3401.2.2 Structures damaged from rising waters. An existing structure or service system in a special flood hazard area, damaged by rising water from a flood hazard, must be surveyed for damage by 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) per cent, of its previous physical condition, the structure or service system must be elevated to one (1) foot above the base flood elevation, moved out of the special flood hazard area, or demolished and removed. "( Section 3401.3 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "3401.3 Compliance. Alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy to existing structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy in the International Fire Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, NFPA 70, and windstorm requirements of the Texas Department of Insurance. "Exception: Any alterations or repairs to the building or structure are subiect to the fifty (50) per cent rule in subsection 110.1.1 and 110.1.2 of this section. "Fifty (50) per cent rule. Requirement to bring building or structure up to current codes: when alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty (50) per cent, of the then physical value of the building, structure, or service system are made within any period of twelve (12) months to an existing building, structure, or service system, the entire building structure, or service system must be made to conform to the requirements of this code for new construction, except when alterations or repairs are funded wholly or in part by federal housing assistance funds. "Determination of value. The value of the building, structure and/or service system is determined by the building official based upon the value of the building, structure or service system on the tax rolls of the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District on or before the date the alterations or repairs are permitted or commenced, whichever is earlier. "ML Section 3409.1 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 3409.1.1 to read as follows: "3409.1.1 Authority of building official. The provisions of the technical construction codes and the city flood hazard prevention code relating to the, alteration, repair enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures 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 alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration or relocation of 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 the work, the applicant must submit documentation acceptable to the building official 51 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 design professional registered in the State of Texas. "4 Section 3410 of the International Building Code is amended by adding a new subsection 3410.2 to read as follows: "3410.2 House Moving. "1. General. A building or part of any building may not be moved through or across any sidewalk, street, alley, or highway within the city limits without first obtaining a house moving permit from the building official. "2. House mover's license required. A house moving permit may be issued only to holders of current and valid house mover's licenses. "3. Written application. Any person desiring to move a building shall first file with the building official a written application containing the following information: "a. Type and kind of building to be moved. "b. Original cost of the building. "c. Extreme dimensions of the length, height, and width of the building. "d. Present and proposed location of the building by lot, block, subdivision, and street numbers. "e. Approximate time 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 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 must place on deposit with the city a cash deposit of five hundred dollars ($500) and an affidavit in which the owner agrees that, if the specified required improvements are not made within the required time period, the five hundred dollar ($500) deposit will be forfeited and retained by the city. The building official is authorized to grant extensions of time under this section not to exceed an aggregate total of one -hundred twenty (120) calendar days for cause beyond the control of the owner. The retainage of the deposit is to help defray the additional clerical and inspection costs incurred under the circumstances and is not a penalty or preclusive of any remedy otherwise available to the city to enforce this code. If the necessary improvements are completed within the required time period, the five hundred dollar ($500) cash deposit 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 site the building official must initiate a substandard case against the property through 52 the code enforcement administrator of the city's neighborhood services department. - "6. Bond required. "a. The building official, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a house moving permit, may require a bond to be executed by the person desiring such permit with a corporate surety sufficient to the satisfaction of the risk manager. The bond must be made payable to the City of Corpus Christi for the amount that the city's risk manager prescribes. "b. The bond must indemnify the city against any damage caused by the moving of the building to streets, curbs, sidewalks, shade trees, highways, and any other property which may be affected by the moving of the building or structure. "c. The surety bond must be conditioned upon liability for failure to strictly comply with the terms of the house moving permit (to include the route to be taken, period of time in which to affect the move, and repairs or compensation required for damages to public or private property and public improvements) and payment to the city as liquidated damages an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) which shall be prescribed by the building official for each and every day's delay in completing the move, repairing any damages to property or public improvements, and clearing all public streets, alleys, or highways of debris occasioned by the movement of the building or structure over public streets, alleys, or highways. "T Improvements by owner. "a. The owner of any house, building, or structure proposed to be moved must make within one -hundred fifty (150) days from the date of the issuance of the house moving permit all necessary improvements that are required in order for the house, building, or structure to comply with the requirements of this section. "b. Extensions of 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 house moving permit must be accompanied by an application for a building permit and a complete set of plans and specifications signed by the owner or the owner's agent showing the condition of the house, building, or structure as it is being moved and all improvements that are contemplated at the new location. "8. Additional improvements by owner required. "a. The owner of any 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, within one -hundred fifty (150) calendar days from the date 53 of the issuance of the house moving permit, make any necessary improvements that are required in order to bring the house, building, or structure into compliance with the requirements of the city's codes, zoning ordinance, and platting ordinance. "b. The application for building permit, if for a permanent dwelling within the city or city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, must include evidence of the availability at the site of electricity, an approved potable water supply and approved methods of sewage disposal, construction debris containment, and trash hauling so that the site remains clear of blowing trash. "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 unit, or industrialized building bearing the inspection sticker of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs may be moved without a house mover's license or house moving permit. "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, foundation elements that are above grade, stairs that provided access to the structure, and any other debris resulting from the moving or partial demolition of the structure. "b. The house mover may leave structures at the site (including piers, foundation elements, 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. "11. The house mover shall notify the city's water and wastewater departments so the taps and meters can be removed by the city. "3410.2.1 House mover's license required. "1. A house mover's license is required before any person, firm, or corporation moves a house, buildings, or other structure within the city. "2. An applicant for a house mover's license shall apply to the building official for a house mover's license. "3. The applicant in the application must state the name and address of all persons owning any interest in the house moving business. 54 "4. The applicant must pay at the time of application the annual house movers license fee specified in Section 14-1313 Technical Construction Codes Fee Schedules. "3410.2.2 Term of license and renewal. "1. A house mover's license is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked. "2. A house mover's license may be renewed at the end of its term by filing an application for renewal and paying the annual license fee established in section 14-1313 Technical Construction Codes Fee Schedules. "3410.2.3 House moving permit required. "1. No person may move a house, building, or other structure without first obtaining a house moving permit. "2. House moving permits may only be issued to the holder of current and valid house mover's license. "3. The house mover shall move (relocate and secure) the permitted structure within forty-five (45) days from the date of issuance of the moving permit. "4. The house mover must demolish and remove any debris, piers, porches, stairs, or foundation elements above from the location at which a house, building, or other structure was removed within forty-five (45) days from the date of issuance of the moving permit. "3410.2.4 Notification, payments, and revocation of license. "1. As a condition of the permit, any licensed house mover shall before moving any house, building, or structure within the city give notice to all persons, firms, or corporations, utilities, or other persons having poles lines, wires, or other the fixtures that may be affected along the route over which the house building, or structure may be moved, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the house, building, or structure must be moved. "2. The house mover must obtain an approved route from the city traffic engineer, and secure motorcycle police and utility company escort services to accompany the house, building, or structure along its movement on the approved route. The house mover must provide the required escorts at the house mover's expense. "3. The house mover is responsible to the owner for ensuring that all requirements coincidental with the movement of a house, building, or structure are met, including, but not limited to the following: "a. That the structure is moved in a timely manner. 55 "b. If the house, building, or structure is relocated to a lot within the city, the structure is located on the new lot in a manner that complies with all required setbacks and easements. "c. If the house, building, or structure is relocated to a lot within the city, the foundation system is designed and constructed under the technical construction codes. °d. If the house, building, or structure is relocated to a lot within the city, the engineer of record, responsible for the design and certification of the installation of the foundation system, has inspected the preparation of the foundation system, has supervised the placement of the steel, has supervised the placement of any concrete supports, and has forwarded the foundation certificate to building operations in a timely manner. "4. Upon the completion of the moving operation and the final determination of the expenses, including time and material incurred by the city for services and material provided to the house mover, which are shown on an itemized statement furnished to the permit holder, the house mover shall pay the city's expenses within ten (10) days after receipt of the statement. If the house mover fails to pay the expenses within ten (10) days, the house mover's license is automatically cancel the house mover's license of the person, firm, or 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 aggrieved department/division to the person, firm, or corporation is sufficient to cancel the permit and suspend the house mover's license. "5. The building official may suspend or revoke, at any time a house mover's license, if the holder of the license while preparing, moving, or securing any house, building, or structure violates the terms of this code, or any other ordinance of the city. "a. The building official may suspend a house mover's license for any period less than sixty (60) days. "b. The building official may revoke a license for a minimum of sixty - calendar days, but not more than a period of one (1) year. "c. A revocation of license requires re -licensing under subsection (d)(1) of this section. "d. 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 (10) working days of the date of the building official's decision. "6. Requests for reinstatement of a house mover's suspended or revoked license may be filed by the house mover with the building official. 56 "a. The house mover must submit documentation indicating that the house mover has completed the work or corrected the problem that lead to the infraction and has taken measures to prevent future infractions. "b. A license reinstatement fee must be paid before a house mover's license is reissued, as provided for in the permit fee schedule. "3410.2.5 Amount of house mover's bond. "1. The amount of bond required by section 3410.2(6) is twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00). "2. In lieu of the bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) the applicant may give as surety► upon the bond a good and reliable surety company or may give a sufficient personal bond with two (2) or more financially responsible persons as sureties. "a. Before becoming effective, the bond requires the approval of the city attorney. "b. The bond must be conditioned that it will not be discharged by one (1) recovery on the bond, but that the obligation is a continuing obligation, which is effective for the term of the house mover's license. 3410.2.6 Required house mover's insurance. "1. The applicant shall file with the building official a comprehensive general liability, motor vehicle liability, and property damage insurance policies. "2. The policies must be accompanied by endorsements naming the applicant as the insured, and the city as an additional named 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. "3. The policy must be effective for the duration of the license requested by the applicant. "Lai Section 3412.2 of the International Building Code is revised to read as follows: "3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to the effective date of this Ordinance in which there is work involving additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy shall be made to comply with the requirements of this section or the provisions of sections 3403 through 3409. The provisions in sections 3412.2.1 through 3412.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be or are proposed to be in Groups A, B, E F M, R, S, and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I. "j APPENDIX L is added to read as follows: 57 "APPENDIX L "TIE DOWN STANDARDS FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS, TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNOCCUPIED MANUFACTURED HOMES ON MOBILE HOME DEALER SALES LOTS, INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING UNITS NOT INSTALLED ON A PERMANENT SITE, AND MOBILE HOMES. "L101 DEFINITIONS "L101.1 Definitions. As used in this Appendix, the following terms have these meanings: "HUD -code manufactured home. A structure constructed on or after June 15 1976 under the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that is: "1. Built on a permanent chassis; "2. Designed for use as a dwelling; "3. With or without a permanent foundation when the structure is connected to the required utilities; "4. Transportable in one or more sections; and "5. At least eight (8) body -feet in width or forty (40) body -feet in length in traveling mode or at least three hundred and twenty (320) square feet when erected onsite. "The term `HUD -code manufactured home' includes the plumbing, heating air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. "The term 'HUD -code manufactured home' does not include a recreational vehicle, as defined by section 3282.8(g) of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. "Industrialized housing. A residential structure that is: "1. Designed for the occupancy of one (1) or more families; "2. Constructed in one or more modules or modular components and built at a location other than the permanent site; "3. Designed to be used as a permanent residential structure when the module or modular component is transported to the permanent site and erected or installed on a permanent foundation system; and "4. Constructed under the authority of chapter 1202 of the Texas Occupations Code. "Each transportable modular section or component shall have decals or insignia issued by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (the "Commission") to indicate 58 compliance with chapter 1202 of the Texas Occupations Code and the Commission's implementing rules. The term 'industrialized housing' includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. "The term 'industrialized housing' does not include: "1. A residential structure exceeding three stories or forty-nine (49) feet in height as measured from the finished grade elevation at the building entrance to the peak of the roof: "2. Housing constructed of a sectional or panelized system that does not use a modular component; or "a A ready -built home at a temporary location that is constructed in a manner in which the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section for the purpose of selling and moving the home to another location. "Mobile home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight (8) feet (2,438 mm) or more in width or forty (40) feet (12,192 mm) or more in length in traveling mode or, when erected onsite, is three hundred twenty (320) square feet (930 m2) or more, built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term `mobile home' includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. The term 'mobile home' for a dwelling built before June 15 1976 does not include a HUD -code manufactured home. "Portable building. A structure constructed offsite that can be moved onto a site and does not include a permanent foundation, including a manufactured storage unit without a permanent foundation that is sold in a kit. "Travel trailer. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis and designed to be used without a permanent foundation as a temporary dwelling. It may be occupied with or without utilities and provided for by temporary connections at a parking site. "L102 PORTABLE BUILDINGS "L102.1 All portable buildings located withinthe city shall be securely anchored to the ground by a means described in L106. "L102.2 When hurricane warnings or watches issued by the NOAA National Weather Service are in effect for the city, a portable building shall, in addition to being permanently anchored, either be securely anchored to the ground with over -the -roof tie straps attached to anchors as described in L105 or disassembled and securely stored in permanent buildings. "L102.3 Any portable building within the city limits when hurricane warnings or watches are in effect which is not either secured with the roof straps anchored to the ground or disassembled and stored within a permanent building is declared a public nuisance and threat to the public safety and welfare. "L103 TRAVEL TRAILERS 59 "L103.1 Travel trailers to be left or left within the city at parking sites when hurricane warnings or watches issued by the NOAA National Weather Service are in effect for the city shall be securely anchored to the ground by a means described in L106, lashed to rigid construction capable of holding the travel trailer using approved tie materials and connectors described in L105, or securely stored in permanent buildings. "L103.2 Any travel trailer left within the city shall be road worthy, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and bear a valid license plate. "L103.3 Any travel trailer within the city limits when hurricane warnings or watches are in effect that is not road worthy, properly registered, bearing a valid license plate, anchored to the ground, lashed to rigid construction, or securely stored within a permanent building is declared to be a public nuisance and threat to the public safety and welfare. "L104 HUD -CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING UNITS "L104.1 Unoccupied HUD -code manufactured homes located on mobile home dealer sales lots and industrialized housing units not installed on a permanent site shall be anchored at a minimum at each corner of the mobile home. "L104.2 A frame tie, over -the -roof tie anchor, connections, piers, and footings shall be installed at each corner as described in L106 when a hurricane warning or watch issued by the NOAA National Weather Service is in effect for the city. "L105 TIE -DOWN METHODS "L105.1 Approved tie -down methods for mobile homes, HUD -code manufactured homes, and industrialized housing units. All mobile homes, HUD -code manufactured homes, and industrialized housing unit installations shall comply with the following tie - down methods. "L105.2 Approved tie materials and connectors. "1. Galvanized or stainless steel cable: Three-eighths (318) inch, 7 x 7 cable (seven (7) strands of #7 wires). "2. Galvanized aircraft cable: One-quarter inch, 7 x 19 cable (seven (7) strands of #19 wire). "a Steel strap: One and one-quarter inch x .035 inch galvanized with tensioning device. "4. Cable ends secured by two (2) U -bolt clamps. "5. Steel rods: Five-eighths (5/8) inch with ends welded closed to form an eye. "6. Turnbuckles: Five-eighths (5/8) inch drop forged, closed eyes. "7. Other tensioning devices of similar strength that are approved. 60 "L105.3 Minimum working loads and overloads. "1. Travel trailers. Anchoring equipment for travel trailers shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725) pounds total). "2. Portable buildings. Anchoring equipment for portable buildings shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725) pounds total). "3. Mobile homes. Anchoring equipment for mobile homes shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725) pounds total). "L105.4 Number of Ties. The number of ties required for mobile homes is prescribed in Tables L105.4.1 and L105.4.2 as follows: "TABLE L105.4.1 NUMBER OF VERTICAL TIES PER SIDE "Note: The vertical ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. TABLE L105.4.2 NUMBER OF DIAGONAL TIES PER SIDE Mobile Home Box Width (feet) Number of Vertical Ties Required Mobile Home Box Length (feet) 10 12 14 43 to 52 Mobile Home Box Length (feet) 46 to 56 75 to 80 80 5 35 to 46 56 to 75 60 to 79 4 33 to 34 38 to 55 40 to 59 3 33 to 37 33 to 39 2 "Note: The vertical ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. TABLE L105.4.2 NUMBER OF DIAGONAL TIES PER SIDE 61 All Box Widths Number of Diagonal Ties Required Mobile Home Box Length (feet) 33 to 43 4 43 to 52 5 61 "Note:. The diagonal ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. "L106 ANCHORING EQUIPMENT AND GROUND ANCHORS "L106.1 Anchoring equipment shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload as specified in L105.3 without the failure of either the anchoring equipment or the attachment point of the portable building, travel trailer, or mobile home. "L106.2 Ground anchors shall be of an approved design and used in a soil type for which they are designed and approved. Approved equipment includes the following: "1. Auger or dead man at least six (6) inches in diameter or arrowhead with flat plane at least eight (8) inches wide. "2. Auger or arrowhead with a depth at four (4) feet; dead man with a depth at five (5) feet. All augers shall be screwed into the earth for the full four -foot depth. "a Anchor rod five-eighths (5/8) inches in diameter with a welded eye at top. The anchor rod shall be hooked into concrete when used in dead man anchors. "Anchors to slabs shall equal the pull resistance described in L105. All augers arrowheads, or anchors shall be made of galvanized steel. "L106.3 Quantity of blocking and anchorage. Approved blocking and anchorage is illustrated in Figure L106.3: 62 53 to 63 6 64 to 73 7 74to80 8 "Note:. The diagonal ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. "L106 ANCHORING EQUIPMENT AND GROUND ANCHORS "L106.1 Anchoring equipment shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload as specified in L105.3 without the failure of either the anchoring equipment or the attachment point of the portable building, travel trailer, or mobile home. "L106.2 Ground anchors shall be of an approved design and used in a soil type for which they are designed and approved. Approved equipment includes the following: "1. Auger or dead man at least six (6) inches in diameter or arrowhead with flat plane at least eight (8) inches wide. "2. Auger or arrowhead with a depth at four (4) feet; dead man with a depth at five (5) feet. All augers shall be screwed into the earth for the full four -foot depth. "a Anchor rod five-eighths (5/8) inches in diameter with a welded eye at top. The anchor rod shall be hooked into concrete when used in dead man anchors. "Anchors to slabs shall equal the pull resistance described in L105. All augers arrowheads, or anchors shall be made of galvanized steel. "L106.3 Quantity of blocking and anchorage. Approved blocking and anchorage is illustrated in Figure L106.3: 62 um_ IX 90. FIE C LE- r M Pk h1 eat '411Jfi oat -1) oev} ELEVATION MOBILE HOME OANCHORINGSYSTEM 1' am ur..s4 L106.3 FZE OG THIBIE POP raw 00 PE iter Fu• [fll' r31,) CPE fpm CDS a DETAIL@APPROVED OCLEVIS & 1URNBUd(EL r.:s :•. r -r DETAIL OAPPROVEDBLOCNINS MA SVAne. lam TE-DOWNSTRAP (APPROVED) 1 vr • DETAIL@ SOIL AUGER DETAIL O1RECOMMENDEDBLOCKING lateur., 5•ra "L106.4 Piers and footings shall: "1. Be spaced at ten (10) foot intervals on both frame rails with end ones no further than one (1) foot from the end. "2. Include four (4) inch by sixteen (16) inch -wide concrete runners. "3. For footings, consist of solid concrete sixteen (16) inch by sixteen (16) inch by four (4) inch. "4. For piers, consist of standard eight (8) inch by eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch open cell or thirty (30) inch maximum height solid concrete block. 63 "5. Only include wood blocks for leveling that do not exceed a maximum thickness of four (4) inches. Such blocks shall be of nominal eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch dimensions. "L106.5 Patio and cabana roofs shall: "1. Consist of two (2) rows of vertical support bars with twelve (12) inch spacing. The second row is to be down the middle of or at the edge of the mobile home anchored to concrete floor or equivalent footings. "2. Take into account that other structures on the lot are to be secured. "3. Ensure that tip out rooms will be held by over -the -home ties at the outer edge. "4. Ensure that clerestory roofs include over -the -home ties at the end of each raised section. "Sec. 14-232. Existing Building Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions the International Existing Building Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 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 bV reference and adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corpus Christi: Section 101.1 of the International Existing Building Code is revised to read as follows: "101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter referred to as 'this code.' °0 Section 101.5 of the International Existing Building Code is revised to read as follows: "101.5 Compliance methods. The repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation of all existing buildings shall comply with one of the methods listed in Sections 101.5.1 through 101.5.3 as selected by the applicant. Application of a method shall be the sole basis for assessing the compliance of work performed under a single permit unless otherwise approved by the code official. Sections 101.5.1 through 101.5.3 shall not be applied in combination with each other. Where this code requires consideration of the seismic -force -resisting system of an existing building subject to repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation of existing buildings, the seismic evaluation and design shall be based on Section 101.5.4 regardless of which compliance method is used. "Exception 1: Subject to the approval of the code official, alterations complying with the laws in existence at the time the building or the affected portion of the building was built shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code unless the building is undergoing more than a limited structural alteration as defined in Section 807.4.3. New structural members added as part of the alteration shall comply with the International Building Code. Alterations of existing buildings in flood hazard areas shall comply with Section 601.3. "Exception 2: Any alterations or repairs to the building or structure are subject to the fifty (50) per cent rule in subsection 110.1.1 and 110.1.2 of this section. 64 "Fifty (50) per cent rule. Requirement to bring building or structure up to current codes: when alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty (50) per cent, of the then physical value of the building, structure, or service system are made within any period of twelve (12) months to an existing building, structure, or service system, the entire building, structure, or service system must be made to conform to the requirements of this code for new construction, except when alterations or repairs are funded wholly or in part by federal housing assistance funds. "Determination of value. The value of the building, structure and/or service system is determined by the building official based upon the value of the building, structure, or service system on the tax rolls of the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District on or before the date the alterations or repairs are permitted or commenced whichever is earlier. "2 Section 110.1 of the International Existing Building Code is revised to read as follows: "110.1 Altered area use and occupancy classification change. No altered area of a building and no relocated building shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or portion thereof shall be made until the code official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. " Section 112 of the International Existing Building Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14- 206(a) Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the building code board of appeals. "L5j Section 113 of the International Existing Building Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14- 207 Violations and Penalties. "{ Chapter 12 of the international Existing Building Code is deleted. Refer to Section 3410 of the International Building Code. "W Section 1301.2 of the International Existing Building Code is revised to read as follows: "1301.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to the effective date of this Ordinance in which there is work involving additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter or the provisions of chapters 4 through 12. The provisions of sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be or are proposed to be in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or Group 1. "(1 Section 1301.4 of the International Existing Buildings Code is revised to read as follows: "1301.4 Investigation and evaluation. For proposed work covered by this chapter, the building owner shall cause the existing building to be investigated and evaluated by a registered architect or licensed engineer in accordance with the provisions of sections 1301.4 through 1301.9. "Secs. 14-233 -14-240. Reserved. 65 "DIVISION 3: ELECTRICAL CODE "Sec. 14-241. Electrical Code. With the following deletions and revisions, the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition (including Annex H, Administration and Enforcement), as published by the National Fire Protection Association , 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 Electrical Code for the City of Corpus Christi. III Section 80.13(13) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: Whenever any installation subject to inspection prior to use is covered or concealed without having first been inspected, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that such work beexposed for inspection. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when the installation is ready for inspection and shall conduct the inspection within two (2) days. 'la Section 80.15 of the National Electrical Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-206(b) Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the electrical advisory board. Section 80.19(F)(1) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "Final inspection must be called for by the permittee or the permittee's agent within thirty (30) days of the completion of work, and 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, and release of permanent power as required. Section 80.19(F)(3) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "Rough inspection must be called for by the permittee or the permittee's agent and must be made prior to the concealment of the work. "{ Section 80.23 of the National Electrical Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. Section 80.25(C) of the National Electrical Code is deleted. Section 80,27(A) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "(A) Certificate. All electrical inspectors shall be certified by a nationally recognized inspector certification program accepted by the Electrical Advisory Board. The certification program shall specifically qualify the inspector in electrical inspections. No person shall be employed as an Electrical Inspector unless that person is the holder of an Electrical Inspector's certificate of qualification issued by the Electrical Advisory Board, except that any person who on the date on which this law went into effect was serving as a legally appointed Electrical Inspector of the city shall, upon application and payment of the prescribed fee and without examination, be issued a special certificate permitting him or her to continue to serve as an Electrical Inspector in the city. 66 Section 80.27(B) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "(B) Experience. Electrical inspector applicants shall demonstrate the following: Have a demonstrated knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of electric equipment Be well versed in the approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property Be well versed in the laws of the city relating to electrical work and the National Electric Code, as approved by the American National Standards Institute Have had at least three (3) years' experience as an Electrical Inspector or six (6) years in the installation of electrical equipment, In lieu of such experience, the applicant shall be a graduate in electrical engineering or of a similar curriculum of a college or university considered by the Electrical Advisory Board as having suitable requirements for graduation and shall have had two years' practical electrical experience. Section 80.29 of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "80.29 Liability for Damages. Article 80 shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party owning, designing, operating, controlling or installing any electrical equipment for damages to persons or property caused by a defect therein, nor shall the city or any of its employees be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection, reinspection, or other examination authorized. "Lip Section 80.35 of the National Electrical Code is deleted. " 11 Section 90.2(B)(5)(b) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "b. Are located in legally established irrevocable easements, which have been filed for record with the county clerk's office, rights-of-way, or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations, or "J Section 90.2(B) of the National Electrical Code is revised by adding a new subsection 90.2(6)(6) to read as follows: Installations of exterior lighting on property owned or leased by the utility in public streets or alley rights-of-way, and in irrevocable utility or electric easements. If the easement on which the outdoor lighting is being installed is not shown on a plat that is filed for record with the county clerk's office, the electrical utility must present a map or survey showing the location of the easement and the location of the proposed outdoor lighting. "L Article 90 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new section 90.10 to read as follows: 67 "90.10 Individual metering required. A building or buildings containing more than five (5) dwelling units must provide for individual metering or submeterinq of each dwelling unit. "4 Section 210.19 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new subsection 210.19(C) to read as follows: "(C) Minimum amperage. All circuits, except lighting circuits, must have a minimum current capacity of twenty (20) amperes. " 15 Section 210.52(8)(1) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "(1) 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. "LIM Section 210.52(B)(2) of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new exception No. 3 to read as follows: "Exception No. 3: A receptacle or electrical connection installed to power a vent hood located in a kitchen above a cooking surface. "(17) Article 210 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new section 210.53 to read as follows: "210.53 Receptacles Required For Non -Dwellings. The following fisted buildings must have a minimum of one (1) receptacle installed for every twenty (20) feet measured horizontally around the interior wall at the floor level of each room, excluding storage rooms: Office Buildings Bank Buildings Restaurants Mechanical Garages Taverns Studios Section 220.14 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding new subsection (M) to read as follows: "(D) Maximum number of fixtures and receptacles. Not more than ten (10) incandescent lighting fixtures and/or general use receptacles (duplex) may be installed on a one hundred twenty (120) volt branch circuit. Not more than three (3) electrical connections or receptacles (duplex) may be installed on each of the required small appliance circuit in dwellings. Any electrical connections used to power equipment reduce the number of receptacles allowed on the small appliance circuit by the number of separate connections. 68 Not more than three (3) receptacles (duplex) may be installed on each required bathroom circuit in dwellings. For circuits supplying lighting fixtures having ballasts, transformers, or autotransformers, the computed load based on the total ampere ratings of such fixtures must determine the number of fixtures on a lighting circuit. " Article 230 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new section 230.11 to read as follows: "230.11 Service -Entrance Conductor and Subfeed Installation Methods. Service - entrance conductors and sub feeds to electrical distribution panels must run in conduits or raceways. A masthead used for support of service drop conductors must extend not less than forty-two (42) inches above the roof and must be two (2) inches or larger rigid metal conduit. "221 Section 230.70 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding new subsections 230.70(D) and 230.70(E) to read as follows: "(D) Minimum Fault Current Protection. All electrical service entrance equipment except for temporary construction loops, must be provided with fault current protection of not less than twenty-two thousand (22,000) amps. When approved by the building official or his authorized representative, the provisions of this article need not apply to any particular installation for which compliance with this code has been certified by a professional registered engineer in the State of Texas. "(E) Exception For Certain Lighting Fixtures Installed on Poles. A service disconnect means is not required on a pole with a lighting fixture, if: "(1) The pole is in a location accessible to the public, such as in panting lots, parks etc. and a disconnecting means is installed in the circuit powering the fixture at a secure location. or "(2) The fixture and all wiring providing power to the fixture are under the exclusive control of an electric distribution utility. " Section 250.52(A)(5) of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: 15) 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. "fa) Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall not be shall be smaller than metric designator 21(trade size 314), and must be made of brass or copper. "(b) Nonferrous rods shall not be less than 13 mm (112 in.) in diameter. "(221 Section 300.1 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new subsection 300.1(D) to read as follows: 69 "(D1 Raceways or metal clad cables in commercial buildings. All commercial buildings must be wired in electrical conduits or with metal clad cables, except as provided herein. "(1) Exceptions to raceways or metal clad cables. "(a) Raceways or metal clad cables will not be required when structures, which were originally constructed and used as single-family, single -story residential -use buildings, are converted to commercial usage if, at the time the building is converted to commercial usage, the preexisting electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in such structures conform to all other applicable provisions of this code. "(b) To obtain the benefit of the exemption granted by this article, the owner or occupant of such building must obtain an inspection for a certificate of occupancy as required. "(c) Any installation of new electrical wiring, fixtures or apparatus installed in any building which was converted to commercial usage, or any rewiring of such structure must be wired in raceways or metal clad cables. "(2) Construction/development temporary buildings. Temporary buildings the uses of which are incidental to construction operations or sale of lots during development being conducted on the same or adjoining tract or subdivision and which must be removed upon completion of development, are not required to be wired in raceways or metal clad cables. "211 Section 300.3 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new subsection 300.3(D) to read as follows: "(D) Prohibited Conductors. The use of aluminum conductors of No. 2 gauge and smaller is prohibited in electrical wiring installations, except that exterior, overhead conductors are exempted from this prohibition. ",2.e Section 300.5 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new subsection 300.5(L) to read as follows: "(l_) Non-metallic Electrical Conduit Required. Only non-metallic electrical conduit may be installed underground. The use of metallic electrical conduits is prohibited in underground installations. "2Q Table 310.5 is amended by adding a new exception No. 1 to read as follows: "Exception No. 1: The minimum size conductor that may be used on anv circuit, except a lighting circuit, is 12. "01 Article 408 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding new sections 408.23 and 408.24, to read as follows: "408.23 Spare Raceways. For each panel a spare one -inch raceway must be installed from the panel to an accessible location. 70 "Exception No. 1: A spare raceway is from floor above or below the panel. "Exception No. 2: A spare raceway is panel are not covered. "408.24 Spare Circuits. One (1) spare in all new buildings. not required if there is no access in the attic or not required if the walls and ceiling adjacent to circuit must be installed for every five (5) circuits "all Section 440.11 of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "440.11 General. "(A) Purpose. The provisions of Part B are intended to require disconnecting means capable of disconnecting air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, including motor - 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. "(C) Fusible disconnect. A fusible disconnect switch must be installed for single phase air conditioning equipment of five (5) tons rating or less. "(D) Integrally install components. Disconnecting means must not be required on equipment with integrally installed disconnecting means. "{ The initial paragraph of Section 440.14 of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "440.14 Location. Disconnecting means shall be located within sight from, 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. "al Section 514.8 of the National Electrical Code is revised to read as follows: "514.8 Underground Wiring. Underground wiring shall be installed in schedule 80 Electrical PVC. Any portion of electrical wiring or equipment that is below the surface of a Class I, Division 1, or Class I, Division 2 location fas 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 of this code. "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 cover. An equipment grounding conductor shall be included to provide electrical continuity of the raceway system and for grounding of non -current -carrying metal parts. 71 "(30) Chapter 6 of the National Electrical Code is amended by adding a new article 696 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 696 "ELECTRICALLY -CHARGED FENCING "696.1 Electrically -charged fencing. Installation of electrically -charged fencing for the purpose of security, animal containment and other similar uses must be under approved Underwriters' Laboratories, or any other nationally recognized testing agency, devices. Upon installation such fencing must be clearly identified with signage not to exceed a fifty -foot maximum spacing on this electrical fencing. The signage must be legible from a distance of five (5) feet and must be properly maintained while fence is in use. "Secs. 14-242 - 14-250. Reserved. "DIVISION 4. ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE "Sec. 14-251. Energy Conservation Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions, the International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 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 Energy Conservation Code for the City of Corpus Christi: Section 101.1 of the International Energy Conservation Code is revised to read as follows: "101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Corpus Christi, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as 'this code.' Section 108.4 of the International Energy Conservation Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. "Sec. 14-252 -14-260. Reserved. "DIVISION 5. FUEL GAS CODE Sec. 14-261. Fuel Gas Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions, the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition [including Appendix A, Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping; Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods Category ' I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use With Type B Vents; Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting Systems; and Appendix D Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation (see International Fuel Gas Code Section 101.3 2009 Edition)], as published by the International Code Council, 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 Fuel Gas Code for the City of Corpus Christi: "� Section 101.1 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: 72 "101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter referred to as 'this code.' "gi_ Section 106.6.2 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "106.6.2 Fee schedule. On buildings,_ structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the applicable schedule referenced under Article XIII, Development Service Fees, of Chapter 14, Development Services, of the City Code of Ordinances. "a Section 106.6.3 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows. "1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. "2. Not more than 65 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. "The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment." Section 107.2 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "107.2 Required inspections and Testing. The code official, upon notification from the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, shall make the following inspections and other such inspections as necessary, and shall either release that portion of the construction or notify the permit holder or the permit holder's agent of violations that are required to be corrected. The holder of the permit shall be responsible for scheduling such inspections. "1. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping is installed and before backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the job site. "2. Under floor inspection must be called for by the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, and must be made after all the piping under the floor is installed and prior to the concealment of the work. A pressure test may be required on all piping before the inspection is approved. "3. Rough -in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblockinq and bracing are in place and components to be concealed are complete, and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes. "4. Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the installation. 73 151 "The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any heating appliance installed to replace an existing heating appliance serving an occupied portion of a structure in the event a request for inspection of such heating appliance has been filed with the department not more than 48 hours after replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such appliance is concealed by any permanent portion of the structure. Sections 108.1 through 108.4 of the International Fuel Gas Code are deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. IQ Section 108.5 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, the owner's agent, or the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $2,000 dollars or more than $10,000 dollars. Section 109 of the International Fuel Gas Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14.206(c) Technical Construction Boards, for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the mechanical/plumbing advisory board. Section 305.3 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "305.3 Elevation of ignition source. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor in hazardous locations, public garages, private garages, repair garages, motor fuel -dispensing facilities, and parking garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate directly with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the private garage. "305.3.1 Installation in residential garages. In residential garages where appliances are installed in a separate, enclosed space having access only from outside of the garage, such appliances shall be permitted to be installed at floor level, provided that the required combustion air is taken from the exterior of the garage. "305.3.1.1 Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor. "305.3.2 Parking garages. Connection of a parking garage with any room in which there is a fuel -fired appliance shall be by means of a vestibule providing a two -doorway separation, except that a single door is permitted where the sources of ignition in the appliance are elevated in accordance with section 305.3. 74 "Exception: This section shall not apply to appliance installations complying with section 305.4. "f Section 403.10.1 of the International Fuel Gas Code is amended by adding a new subsection 403.10.1.1 to read as follows: "403.10.1.1 Prohibited fittings. All threaded bushings shall be prohibited. "LIM Section 404.10 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "404.10 Minimum burial depth. All underground piping systems shall be installed at a minimum depth of 18 inches (257 mm) below grade. If a minimum of 18 inches (257 mm) of cover cannot be maintained, the pipe must be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded). " Section 406.4 of the International Fuel Gas Code is revised to read as follows: "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. "Exception: A spring -type mechanical gauge may not be used. "Secs. 14-262 —14-270. Reserved. "DIVISION 6. MECHANICAL CODE "Sec. 14-271. Mechanical Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions the International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, as published by the International Code Council 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 Mechanical Code for the City of Corpus Christi: Section 101.1 of the International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter referred to as 'this code.' Section 106.5.2 of International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "106.5.2 Fee schedule. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the applicable schedule referenced under Article XIII, Development Service Fees, of Chapter 14, Development Services, of the City Code of Ordinances. Section 106.5.3 of the International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "106.5.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows. 75 "1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. "2. Not more than 65 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. "The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. Section 107.2 of the International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "107.2 Required inspections and testing. The code official, upon notification from the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, shall make the following inspections and other such inspections as necessary and shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify the permit holder or the permit holder's agent of violations that must be corrected. The holder of the permit shall be responsible for the scheduling of such inspections. "1. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the lob site. "2. Under floor inspection must be called for by the permit holder or the permit holder's authorized agent, and must be made after all components of the mechanical system under the floor are installed and prior to the concealment of the work. An additional pressure test may be required on all pertinent components before the inspection is approved. "3. Rough -in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes. "4. Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the mechanical system. "Exception: Ground -source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Section 1208.1.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to inspection. "The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any heating equipment or appliances installed to replace existing heating equipment or serving an occupied portion of a structure provided that a request for inspection of such heating equipment or appliances has been filed with the department not more than 48 hours after such replacement work is completed, and before any portion of such equipment or appliances is concealed by any permanent portion of the structure. Sections 108.1 through 108.4 of International Mechanical Code are deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. 76 HOJ "Ln Section 108.5 of the International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, the owner's agent, or the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists the code official shall not be required to give written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $2,000 dollars or more than $10,000 dollars. Section 109 the International Mechanical Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14.206(c) Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the mechanical/plumbing advisory board. Section 304.3.1 of the International Mechanical Code is amended by adding a new subsection 304.3.1.1 to read as follows: "304.3.1.1 Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor. Table 403.3 of International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: 77 "TABLE 403.3 "MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES OCCUPANCYCLASSIFICATION PEOPLEOUTA00R AIRFLOW RATE W BREATIENO ZONE CFIEPER80N AREAOUTCODR AIRFLOW RATE IN BREATHING ZONE Ra CFMIFT2I DEFAULT OCCUPANT CUSP Win fT2a ENHAUSTAIRFLOW RATE CfhIFT1a Correctional facilities Cells wilhoul plumbing Mures wllh phuniung!6dures 1 Ching halls (see food and beverage servios) Guard gallons Bay roars BoolangMaIting 5 5 — 6 6 7,5 0.12 0.12 _ 0,06 0.6 005 25 26 _ 15 30 60 _ 1.0 — — — Dry cleaners, laundries Coln•opereted dry cleaner Colo-opereted launddas Commerdal dry dealer Commeralel laundry Stomps, pldcup 16 7,6 30 25 7.0 -- 0.06 — — 0.12 20 20 30 10 30 — — -- -- Education Audttodums Corddore (sae pubiicspaces) Media cantor ' Sports looker rooms ° Muslalhealelldence Smoldnglounges° Day oars (through age 4) Classrooms (egos 6.5) Classrooms (age 9plus) Lecture classroom Lecture WI(0xed seats) Art classroom c Science Iaborelades° Woodhrcetelsnaps 9 Compulerlab MulOuseassembly Locker/dressing rooms ° 5 — 10 — 10 80 10 10 10 7,5 7.5 10 10 10 10 7.5 — 005 0.12 — 008 0.1870 0.12 0.12 000 0'05 0.18 0'13 0'18 012 008 150 — 25 — 35 26 25 35 65 150 20 25 20 �5 100 _ — — 0,5 — — — — — — — 07 1.0 0.6 — — 025 Food and beverage servtce Bars, co -kali toUnpes Cafeteria, faelfood Dining rooms Wiens (coding) ° 7.6 7.5 7.5 — 0.16 0,18 0.15 — 100 100 70 — ... — -- 07 Hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes Autopsy rooms 4 Medical procedure roams OperR0ng rooms Patent rooms Physical therapy Reaovery and ICU — 15 30 25 15 15 — — .- — — — — 20 20 10 R0 20 0.5 — _ — — — 78 Hotels; motels, resorts and dormitories Multipurpose assembly Bathrosmshollet—private° Bedroon+7lving room Conferencahmesting Dormitory sleeping areas Gambling casinos Lotbleslpre•funclon 5 — 5 5 5 7,5 7.5 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 0.06 0,15 0.06 120 -- 10 50 20 120 30 — 25!501 — — — — — Offices Conference rooms Office spaces Reception areas Telephoneldata entry Maln [miry lobbies 5 3 5 5 5 006 006 0.06 0.06 0.06 50 5 30 80 10 -- — — - — Private dwellings, single and multiple Garages, cemmom for multipEe GeragesLseparafeforeacll dweling ns° Living areas Living Tailetrooms and taihroomss — — — 0,35ACHbutnot less than 15 cfmrpmsom — _ — _ upan — _ — Basednumber oftedreoms,F0n1 bedroom, 2; each additional inborn, 1 — 075 100 dm per car 2511001 — 20f5O i Public spaces Corridors Elevator car Shower room (per shower head)/ Smoking lounges TeHetrooms-public° Places of religious worship CoudrOarrs Legislative chambers Llhrades Museums (children's) Museums/Flutes _ — —�� 60 6 5 , 5 5 7,5 7.6 0.05 — — 006 0A5 0.06 012 , 0.12 0.06 — — 70 120 70 50 10 40 40 — t0 J , I— _ — — — Wall stores, ealeatloow and showroom floors Sales(eaceptasbelovn Dressing rooms Mall common areas Shipping and recelvIng Smoktnglcunges° Storage rooms Warehouses (see storages 7,5 — 7.5 -- 80 — — 0.12 -- 02 012 — 0.12 — 15 — 40 — TO — — — — — — — — Specialty shops Automotive motor.fuel dispensing slaloms Baiter Beauty and mil salons bh — 7,5 20 - 0.06 0.12 — 25 25 1,5 0.5 0.5 Embalming room° Pet shops (animal areas) " Supermarkets — 7.5 7,5 — 0,16 0.06 — 10 8 2,0 0,9 —• Sports and amusement Disco/dancefoors 20 0.06 100 _ Bowling alleys (searing areas) 10 0.12 40 _ Game arcades i 7.5 0,18 20 Iceerenasvdthoul combustion engines — 0.30 0.6 Gym, stadium, arena (play area) — 0.00_ — Spectalor areas 7.5 0.08 150 — Swimmirg pools )pool and_ deck area) 046 — — Heallhduhfaerobicsroom 20 0.06 40 — HealMslithseighlroom 20 0,06 10 . — Storage Repair garages, enclosed parking garages — — — a75 Warehouses — 0.06 - — Theaters _ — — Auditoriums (see educe6an) 5 02 150 — Lobbies . 10 0.06 70 — Stages, studios 5 0,06 60 — Tidkel booths Transportallon Platforms 7.5 0.05 100 — Transportation welting 7.5 0.08 100 — Workrooms Bankvaullslsaledeposit 5 0.05 5 — Dad¢ooms — -- — 1,0 Copy, Mating rooms 6 006 4 05 Meat processing° 15 — 10 — 'Pharm¢cy (prep, area) 5 0,15 10 — Photo studbs 5 0,12 10 — Computer(withoutprinting) 5 006 4 — "For SI: 1 cubic foot per minute = 0.0004719 m3/s; 1 ton = 908 kg; 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot = 0.00508 m3/(s ❑m2): C = I(F) -321/1.8; 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. "a. Based upon net occupiable floor area. "b. Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3). "c. Spaces unheated or maintained below 50°F are not covered by these requirements, unless the occupancy is continuous. "d. Ventilation systems in enclosed parking garages shall comply with Section 404. "e. Rates are per water closet or urinal. The higher rate shall be provided where periods of heavy use are expected to occur, such as toilets in theaters, schools and sports facilities. The lower rate shall be permitted where periods of heavy use are not expected. "f. Rates are per room, unless otherwise indicated. The higher rate shall be provided where the exhaust system is designed to operate intermittently. The lower rate shall be permitted where the exhaust system is designed to operate continuously during normal hours of use. Mechanical exhaust is required and recirculation is prohibited, except that recirculation shall be permitted where the resulting supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air recirculated from these spaces (see Section 403.2.1, Items 2 and 4). "h. For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum of 50 cfm per station. "(10) Section 506.1 of the International Mechanical Code is revised to read as follows: "506.1 General. Commercial kitchen hood ventilation ducts and exhaust equipment shall comply with the requirements of this section and NFPA 96. Commercial kitchen grease ducts shall be designed for the type of cooking appliance and hood served. "Secs. 14-272 —14-280. Reserved. "DIVISION 7. PLUMBING CODE "Sec. 14-281. Plumbing Code. With the following additions, deletions, and revisions the International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition (including Appendix C, Gray Water Recycling Systems; Appendix E, Sizing of Water Piping; Appendix F, Structural Safety; and Appendix G, Vacuum Drainage System (see International Plumbing Code Section 101.2 2009 Edition)), as published by the International Code Council, 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 for the City of Corpus Christi: “th Section 101.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter referred to as 'this code.' Section 106.6.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: 81 "106.6.2 Fee schedule. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in accordance with the applicable schedule referenced under Article XIII, Development Service Fees, of Chapter 14, Development Services, of the City Code of Ordinances. Section 106.6.3 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows. "1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. "2. Not more than 65 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. "The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. Section 107.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "107.2 Required inspections and testing. The code official, upon notification from the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, shall make the following inspections and such other inspections as necessary, and shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of any violations that must be corrected. The holder of the permit shall be responsible for the scheduling of such inspections. "1. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before any backfill is put in place. "2. Under floor/pre-pour under slab (rough) inspection must be called for by the permit holder or the permit holder's agent, and must be made after all the piping under the floor is installed and prior to the concealment of the work. An additional pressure test may be required on all piping before the inspection is approved. "3. Rough -in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking firestoppinq, draftstopping, and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm, and water distribution piping is roughed -in, and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes. "4. Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place and properly connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy. ".(5.1 Section 108.4 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code, fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or erects, installs, alters, or repairs work in violation of the approved construction documents, directive of the code official, or a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a Class C 82 uffi Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 dollars. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 108.5 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, the owner's agent, or the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists the code official shall not be required to give written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $2,000 dollars or more than $10,000 dollars. Section 109 of the International Plumbing Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14.206(c) Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the mechanical/plumbing advisory board. Section 202 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding the following definition to read as follows: "BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER. A Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester is an individual licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under Sections 30.51 through 30.62 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code. Section 301.3 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new subsection 301.3.1 to read as follows: "301.3.1 Design. The plans and installation of a gray water disposal system providing for the storage of gray water must be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional sanitarian. "Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, laundry trays, and condensate water from cooling coils shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface landscape irrigation in accordance with Appendix C. "ice Section 305.6.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 18 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches below grade. The minimum depth of building sewers and building sewers connected to private sewage disposal systems shall be determined by the code official. "(l Section 606.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: 83 "Section 606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations: - "1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture, other than bathtubs and showers in one- and two-family residential occupancies and other than in individual sleeping units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar occupancies. "2. On the water supply pipe to each sill -cock, hose bib, or wail hydrant. "3. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment. " 1Q Section 608.1 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding new subsections 608.1.1 and 608.1.2 to read as follows: "Section 608.1.1 Testing and certification of backflow devices. The owner of any reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, pressure-type vacuum breaker, and double check -valve assembly backflow preventer must have the backflow device tested and certificated by a state -licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester before a backflow preventer is placed in service and on annually thereafter. The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester must file an original copy of the initial test certification and each annual certification with the building official within 10 days of the testing. "608.1.2 Failure to report test result. Upon the failure to report the result of the required test of the backflow prevention device, the City Manager, or designee may authorize the stoppage of the supply of water to the service address. The water may not be restored, except upon provision of the report of the required test. "L121 Section 608.14 of the 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 needed, additional access and clearance must be provided to allow for the required testing maintenance, and repair. Access and clearance must require a minimum of one (1) foot (305 mm) between the lowest portion of the assembly and grade, floor, or platform. Installations elevated more than five (5) feet (1.53m) above the floor or grade measured from the center line of the valve, must be provided with a permanent platform capable of supporting 500 pounds and provide mechanical support. "LI4) Section 608.16.4 of the 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 check detector assembly or a reduced pressure principle detector backflow preventer. "L1Q Section 608.16.5 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a pressure-type vacuum breaker or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A double check valve shall 84 not be used. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. "(16) Chapter 6 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new section 614 to read as follows: "SECTION 614 "LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS "614.1 Landscape Irrigation Systems. Landscape Irrigation Systems are required to comply with chapter 344 of part 1 of title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code. "an Tables 702.1, 7022, and 702.3 of the International Plumbing Code are revised to read as follows: "TABLE 702.1 "ABOVE GROUND DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.1 diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall Brass pipe ASTM B 43 Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301 Copper or copper -alloy pipe ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302 Copper or copper -alloy tubing ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; (Type K, L, M or DWV) ASTM B 251; ASTM B 306 Galvanized steel pipe ASTM A 53 Glass pipe ASTM C 1053 Polyolefin pipe ASTM F 1412 CAN/CSA B181.3 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASTM D 2665 pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASTM D 2665 pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40 Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ASTM F 1673; CAN/CSA plastic pipe B181.3 Stainless steel drainage systems, ASME A112.3.1 Types 304 and 316L 85 "TABLE 702.2 "UNDERGROUND BUILDING DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.1 diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall Asbestos cement -pipe ASTM C 428 Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; drain diameters, including SDR 42 CISPI 301 Copper or copper -alloy tubing ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; (Type K, L, M or DVVV) ASTM B 251; ASTM B 306 Polyolefin pipe ASTM F 1412; ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CAN/CSA B181.3 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASTM D 2665 pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40 Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) ASTM F 1673; CAN/CSA plastic pipe B181.3 Stainless steel drainage systems, ASME A112.3.1 316L "TABLE 702.3 "BUILDING SEWER PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.1 diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140): with a solid, cellular core or composite wall Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASTM F 1488; ASTM D 2751 (ABS) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters, including SDR 42 (PS 20), PS 35, SDR 35 (PS 45), PS 50, PS 100, PS 140, SDR 23.5 (PS 150) and PS 200; with a solid, cellular core or composite wall Asbestos cement -pipe ASTM C 428 Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301 Concrete pipe ASTM C14; ASTM C76. 86 "(18) Table 704.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "TABLE 704.1 "SLOPE OF HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE PIPE 2 '/2 or less 1/4* 3 to 6 1/8* 8 or larger 1/16* "For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m. "*Unless otherwise designed by a registered professional engineer." "(19) Section 708.3.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.3.1 Horizontal drains within buildings. All horizontal drains shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 80 feet (24,384 mm) apart. "(20) Section 708.3.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.3.2 Building sewers. Building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 80 feet (24,384 mm) apart measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. For building sewers 8 inches (203 mm) and larger, manholes shall be provided and located not more than 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the junction of the building drain and building sewer, at each change in direction, and at intervals of not 87 CAN/CSA A257.1 M; CAN/CSA A257.2M Copper or copper-alloy tubing ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88: Type I< and L) ASTM B 251 Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe ASTM F 714 fSDR-PR) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASTM D 2665 pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASTM D 3034; CSA BI82.2; pipe in sewer and drain diameters, CSA B182.4 including SDR 35 (PS 46) and SDR 26 (PS115) Polyvinylidene fluoride ASTM F 1673; CAN/CSA PVDF) plastic pipe B181.3 Stainless steel drainage ASME A112.3.1 systems, Types 304 and 316L Vitrified clay pipe ASTM C 4; ASTM C 700 "(18) Table 704.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "TABLE 704.1 "SLOPE OF HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE PIPE 2 '/2 or less 1/4* 3 to 6 1/8* 8 or larger 1/16* "For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m. "*Unless otherwise designed by a registered professional engineer." "(19) Section 708.3.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.3.1 Horizontal drains within buildings. All horizontal drains shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 80 feet (24,384 mm) apart. "(20) Section 708.3.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.3.2 Building sewers. Building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 80 feet (24,384 mm) apart measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. For building sewers 8 inches (203 mm) and larger, manholes shall be provided and located not more than 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the junction of the building drain and building sewer, at each change in direction, and at intervals of not 87 more than 400 feet (122 m) apart. Manholes and manhole covers shall be of an approved type. "(21) Section 708.3.5 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall be a two-wav double riser cleanout near the junction of the building drain and the 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. The two-way double riser cleanout at this location serves as the required cleanout for both the building drain and building sewer. The minimum size of the cleanout at the junction of the building drain and building sewer shall comply with section 708.7. "708.3.5.1 Wye cleanout to public sewer. A wye-type cleanout, not less than four inches (4) in diameter, must be extended to grade and located at the junction of the building sewer and public sewer at the property line. "IQ Section 708.7 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "708.7 Minimum size. Cleanouts shall be the same nominal size as the pipe they serve up to 4 inches (102 mm). For pipes larger than 4 inches (102 mm) nominal size, the minimum size of the cleanout shall be 4 inches (102 mm). "Exceptions: "1. 'P' trap connections with slip joints, ground joint connections, or stack cleanouts that are not more than one pipe diameter smaller than the drain served shall be permitted. "2. Cast-iron cleanout sizing shall be in accordance with referenced standards in Table 702.4, ASTM A 74 for hub and spigot fittings or ASTM A 8e8 or CISPI 301 for hubless fittings. "a A two inch clean out may be used in an island vent configuration with a three inch horizontal branch drain where a vertical vent is not installed pursuant to section P3112.4. "(23) Section 710 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new subsection 710.3 to read as follows: "710.3 Drain pipe sizing. Drain pipes shall be sized according to drainage fixture unit (d.f.u.) loads in Tables 709.1 or 709.2. The size of the drainage pipe shall be determined using the minimum pipe size available in Table 710.1(1). "24j Section 802.1.4 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "802.1.4 Swimming pools. Wastewater from swimming pools, backwash from filters, and water from pool deck drains must discharge to the building drainage system. The discharge shall be through an indirect waste pipe by means of an airgap." "(25) Section 802.1.8 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: 88 "802.1.8 Food utensils, dishes, pots and pans sinks. Sinks used for the washing, rinsing, or sanitizing of utensils, dishes, pots, pans, or serviceware used in the preparation, serving, or eating of food shall discharge indirectly through an air gap. "{ Section 802.2 of the 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. "(27) Chapter 8 the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new section 805 to read as follows: "SECTION 805 "ELEVATOR SUMP DISCHARGE "805.1 General. Discharge of elevator sump sumps shall be to an approved location. "128) Section 904.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "Section 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall terminate at least 6 inches (mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. "2a"2al Section 913.2 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new subsection 913.2.1 to read as follows: "913.2.1 Vertical vents. A vertical vent must be installed on the drain line downstream of the island vent configuration, unless the building drain branch line is at least 3 inches (76mm). ") Section 916.1 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new subsection 916.1.1 to read as follows: "916.1.1 Minimum size of vent stack with water closet. Every sanitary drainage system receiving the discharge of a water closet must have a minimum three (3) inch diameter main vent that is either a vent stack or a stack vent. Such vent must run undiminished in size and as directly as possible from the building drain through to the open air above the roof. "all Section 917.1 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding a new subsection 917.1.1 to read as follows: "917.1.1 Installation of air admittance valves (mechanical vents) restricted. It shall be unlawful to use air admittance valves, except when conditions prevent the installation of a conventional or island fixture vent system, as determined by an administrative authority or code official. 89 "(32) Section 1003.2 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding new subsections 1003.2.1 through 1003.2.3 and related figures: "1003.2.1 Minimum requirements for custom grease interceptor per Figure 1003.2.1. a 0. w w 1- z w w cJ 0 N 0 0 u. N 1- z w w 5 w 2 2 z z o P a • z N▪ }N O a7 m Z 0Z OW 2 WF 0 0 W `a m Z LL— 0 a0 1 - ow w Jw Nz � zW aJ off o' al- FIGURE 9003.2.9 WW >a 00 zWF Zc®Ew<. WWWW 0) oIttJ T3zw 2• 1/) =uoN co( < • OW 4cZU yx00 Naw .95 90 "1003.2.2 Minimum requirements for oil and sand interceptors remote from service bay areas per Figure 1003.2.2. 91 "1003.2.3 Minimum requirements for oil and sand interceptors located in service bay areas per Figure 1003.2.3. 92 IC �•Il ENS rdi o'.;�_�;�: �� r II"I104 A1,. �� 1 P; 1=11 tio 1=11,1 /A '11 'I.111= -1101:41F1101140 11L .fll * % t�;v. ��.EI- ,1 - 1" �rl`" i 1��11 •x'11-� II "11 JP 1010 1010:11' 1101, 1111' 1=1 01011 :1 10�:1; 1 1111111�:1�1441-11 =110 11011011-1101, 1111;101 11= 11=11=11=11=1101101011=11- 11 101140 ➢ 11,0114011 SII= "(33) Section 1003.3 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: 93 "1003.3 Grease interceptors. Grease interceptors shall comply with the requirements of sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.7.1. " Section 1003.3.1 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "1003.3.1 Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices required. A grease interceptor or automatic grease removal device shall be required to receive the drainage from fixtures and equipment with grease -laden waste located in food preparation areas, such as in restaurants, hotel kitchens, hospitals, school kitchens bars, factory cafeterias, dubs, churches, or other commercial food preparation or cooking areas where, in the opinion of the building official, grease could be introduced into the drainage system in quantities that can affect line stoppage or hinder sewage disposal. Fixtures and equipment shall include pot sinks, pre -rinse sinks, soup kettles or similar devices, work stations, floor drains or sinks into which kettles are drained, automatic hood wash units, and dishwashers without pre -rinse sinks. All floor drains located in the food preparation or cooking areas must be connected to the grease interceptor. Mop and service sinks used for the disposal of wastewater from mopping of floor surfaces in food preparation and cooking areas must be connected to the grease interceptor. Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall receive waste only from fixtures and equipment that could allow fats, oils, or grease to be discharged. ") Section 1003.3.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "1003.3.2 Food waste grinders. In addition to the requirements in section 1003.3.1 where food waste grinders connect to grease interceptors, a solids interceptor shall separate the discharge before connecting to the grease interceptor. Solids interceptors and grease interceptors shall be sized and rated for the discharge of the food waste grinder. Emulsifiers, chemicals, enzymes, and bacteria shall not discharge into the food waste grinder. "L3fil Section 1003.3 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding new subsections 1003.3.6 and 1003.3.7 to read as follows: "1003.3.6 Design criteria and sizing method for custom fabricated grease interceptors. "1003.3.6.1 Flow rate. Grease interceptors will be sized according to the fixture unit flow rate of each fixture discharging into the interceptor. Fixture unit flow rate must be 7.5 per fixture unit. For grease producing fixtures, use Table 709.1 and 709.2 to select appropriate fixture unit value. "1003.3.6.2 Total fixture unit count. When total fixture count has been determined, multiply value by 7.5 per fixture unit to obtain total flow rate. Floor drains installed only for the purpose of cleanup and not used for direct discharge of any grease producing fixture may not be included in the sizing calculations. Hand sinks installed in food preparation and cooking areas only for the purpose of employee hygiene may not be included in the sizing calculations, but must be connected to the grease interceptor. 94 "1003.3.6.3 Water seal. Each grease interceptor must have an approved water seal of not less than two inches in depth or the diameter of its outlet, whichever is greater. "1003.3.6.4 Sampling port. A four inch sampling port must be installed downstream of the confluence of the grease interceptor discharge and the building sewer system. The sampling port must be installed perpendicular to the effluent lateral to allow visual observation and sampling. The design location must ensure accessibility of the sampling port for monitoring activities. "1003.3.6.5 Manhole covers. Manhole covers must be 24 inches in diameter gas-tight, and capable of supporting any vehicular traffic. The manhole covers must have pre -cast concrete rings to extend to grade, as necessary. "1003.3.6.6 Retention time of custom fabricated interceptors. After calculating the required flow rate, the grease interceptor is to be designed with a primary compartment having a seven (7) minute retention time and a secondary compartment having a five (5) minute retention time. Refer to Figure 1003.2.1 for details of construction and inlet and outlet piping arrangements. "1003.3.6.7 Concrete interceptors. Concrete must be a minimum of 3000 PSI concrete. "1003.3.7 Prohibited interceptors. "1003.3.7.1 Carbon steel. Carbon steel grease interceptors are prohibited in underground applications. "(37) Section 1003.4 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "1003.4 Oil separators required. At repair garages, detail shops, car washing facilities factories where oily and flammable liquid wastes are produced, and in hydraulic elevator pits, separators shall be installed into which all oil-bearing, grease -bearing, or flammable wastes shall be discharged before emptying into the building drainage system or other point of disposal. "Exception: An oil separator is not required in hydraulic elevator pits where an approved alarm system is installed. "(38) Section 1003.4.2.2 of the International Plumbing Code is revised to read as follows: "1003.4.2.2 Garages and service stations. Where vehicles are serviced, greased, repaired, or washed, oil separators shall have a minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet (0.168 m3) for the first 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of area to be drained, plus 1 cubic foot (0.28 m3) for each additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of area to be drained into the separator. Parking garages in which servicing, repairing, or washing is not conducted shall not require a separator. Areas of commercial garages utilized only for storage of vehicles are not required to be drained through a separator. "Q Section 1003.5 of the International Plumbing Code is amended by adding new subsections 1003.5.1 and 1003.5.2 to read as follows: 95 "1003.5.1 Design criteria and sizing method. The sizing method for custom fabricated oil and sand interceptors assigns a flow rate of 20 GPM (gallons per minute) for the first bay and an additional 10 GPM for each additional bay. The tank should be designed to have a twelve (12) minute retention time with two compartments. The primary compartment must be 2/3 of the total volume and the secondary compartment must be 1/3 of the total volume. See Figures 1003.5.3 and 1003.5.4 for details of construction and piping arrangements. "1003.5.2 Materials. Concrete used for interceptor construction must be at least 3000 PSI. "(40) APPENDIX H is added to read as follows: "APPENDIX H "TRAVEL TRAILER, TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS "H101 GENERAL "H101.1 General. The requirements set forth in this Appendix shall apply specifically to all new travel trailer or recreational vehicle parks and to additions to existing parks, as herein defined, and are to provide minimum standards for sanitation and plumbing installation within these parks for the accommodations, use, and parking of travel trailers or recreational vehicles. Plumbing installations in travel trailers or recreational vehicles shall be installed under part I of ANSI A119.2. "H102 DEFINITIONS "H101.2 Definitions. Definitions contained in chapter 2 of the 2009 International Plumbing Code shall also apply to this Appendix, except where the following special definitions shall amply: "Air lock. A condition where air is trapped in a drain or drain hose and retards or stops the flow of liquid waste or sewage. "Center. The center of a manufactured home or travel trailer or recreational vehicle is the longitudinal center line located midway between the right and left side. "Combination compartment. A shower stall with or without a door which provides for or includes a water closet. It is sized for occupancy of only one person. "Department having jurisdiction. The administrative authority or other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over this regulation. "Dependent travel trailer. A trailer coach not equipped with a water closet. "Drain hose. The approved -type hose being flexible and easily detachable and used for connecting the drain outlet to a sewer inlet connection. 96 "Drain outlet. The lowest end of the main drain to which the terminal end of the drain hose is connected. "Independent mobile home or travel trailer. One equipped with a water closet and a bath or shower. "Inlet coupling. The terminal end of the water system to which the water service connection is made. It may be a swivel fitting or threaded pipe end. "Intermediate waste holding tank (travel trailers and recreational vehicles only). An enclosed tank for the temporary retention of water -borne waste. "Length. The distance measured from the tip of the hitch to the part farthest to the rear of a manufactured home or travel trailer. Manufactured home or travel trailer park or recreational vehicle park. A site, lot, tract, or parcel of land upon which one or more mobile home, travel trailers, or recreational vehicles are parked for temporary or permanent use as living quarters of one or more families. "Park sanitary drainage system. The entire system of drainage piping used to convey sewage or other wastes from a manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle drain outlet connection, at its connection to the manufactured home, travel trailer site, or recreational vehicle site, to a city's sanitary sewer or private sewage disposal system. "Park water supply system. All water supply piping within the park extending from the main public supply or other source of supply to, but not including, the manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle park service system and including branch service lines, fixture devices, service buildings, and appurtenances thereto. "Recreational Vehicle (RV). A vehicle, such as a camper or motor home, used for traveling and recreational activities. "Service building. A building housing toilet and bathing facilities for men and women and including laundry facilities. "Sewer lateral. The portion of the park sanitary drainage system extending to a manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle site. "Travel trailer. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation uses, permanently identified as a travel trailer by the manufacturer on the trailer and, when factory - equipped for the road, having a body width not exceeding 8 feet, being of any length, provided its gross weight does not exceed 4500 Ib, or being of any weight, provided its overall length does not exceed 29 feet. "Travel trailer or recreational vehicle sanitary service station. One used for emptying waste -holding tanks. "H103 GENERAL REGULATIONS 97 "H103.1 Governing provisions. The general provisions of the 2009 International Plumbing Code shall govern the installation of plumbing systems in travel trailer or recreational vehicle parks, except where special conditions or construction are specifically defined in this Appendix. "H103.2 Travel trailer and recreational vehicle sites. "H103.2.1 Travel trailers or recreational vehicles shall not hereafter be parked in any travel trailer or recreational vehicle park, unless plumbing and sanitation facilities are provided, installed, and maintained in conformity with these regulations. Every travel trailer or recreational vehicle connection shall provide a gas and water -tight connection for sewage disposal which shall be connected to an underground sewage collection system discharging into a public or private disposal system. "H103.2.2 No dependent travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall be parked at any time in a space designed and designated for an independent travel trailer or recreational vehicle, unless public toilet and bath facilities are available within 200 feet of the dependent travel trailer or recreational vehicle. "H104 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "H104.1 General. The owner or operator of every travel trailer or recreational vehicle park, before providing areas of space for the use and accommodation of independent travel trailers or recreational vehicles, shall make application for a permit and file two sets of plans and specifications with the building official. The plans and specifications shall be in detail as follows: "1. A scaled plot -plan of the park, indicating the spaces, area, or portion of the park for the parking of independent travel trailers or recreational vehicles. "2. Size, location, and specification of the park sanitary drainage system. "3. Size, location, and specification of water supply lines. "4. Size, location, and layout of service building. "5. Size, location, specification, and layout of fire protection system. "6. A scaled layout of typical trailer or recreational vehicle sites. "Applications shall bear the approval of local enforcement agencies as to compliance with city or county plumbing, zoning, and health ordinances. Plumbing required as described by this Appendix shall comply with all city or county plumbing and health ordinances and regulations. The issuance of a permit shall not constitute approval of any violation of this Appendix or of any city or county ordinance, code, or regulation. An approved set of plans and a copy of the permit shall be kept on the park premises until final inspection has been made. "H105 SERVICE BUILDINGS 98 "H105.1 Minimum facilities. "H105.1.1 Each travel trailer park or recreational vehicle shall have at least one service building to provide necessary sanitation and laundry facilities. Those parks serving independent travel trailers or recreational vehicles need only provide minimum facilities. However, a service building with adequate laundry facilities and a storage locker room is more desirable. "H105.1.2 The service building shall be of permanent construction with an interior finish of moisture -resistant material which will stand frequent washing and cleaning, well lighted, and ventilated at all times. "H105.2 Independent trailers. Service buildings of independent travel trailer or recreational vehicle parks only shall have a minimum of one laundry tray, one water closet, one lavatory, and one shower or bathtub for women and one water closet, one lavatory, and one shower or bathtub for men. "H105.3 Dependent trailers. Service buildings in parks that also accommodate dependent travel trailers or recreational vehicles shall have a minimum of one laundry tray, two water closets, one lavatory, and one shower or bathtub for women, one water closet, one urinal, and one shower or bathtub for men, and one slop -water closet for emptying containers of human waste. The above facilities are for a maximum of ten dependent travel trailers or recreational vehicles. For every ten additional dependent travel trailers or recreational vehicles, the following additional fixtures shall be provided: One laundry and one shower or bathtub for each sex, one water closet for every 10 additional dependent travel trailers or recreational vehicles for women, and one water closet for every 15 additional dependent travel trailers or recreational vehicles for men. "1-1105.4 Water supply for fixtures. "H105.4.1 Hot and cold water be shall be provided for all fixtures except water closets. The slop -water closet shall be provided with hot and cold water faucets over the bowl in addition to the flushing mechanism (preferably a flushometer valve). "H105.4.2 Each water closet, slop -water closet, tub, and shower shall be in separate compartments with self-closing doors on all water closet compartments. The shower stall shall be a minimum of 3 feet x 3 feet in area with a dressing compartment and stool or bench for women. "H105.4.3 The laundry trays and washing machines shall be contained in a room separate from the toilet rooms. "H105.5 Floor drains. A minimum 3 -inch floor drain shall be installed in each toilet room and laundry room. "H106 MATERIALS "H106.1 General. Unless otherwise provided for in this Appendix, all piping fixtures or devices used in the installation of sanitary drainage and water supply systems for travel 99 trailer or recreational vehicle parks, or parts thereof, shall conform to the quality and weights of materials required by the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "H107 GENERAL REGULATIONS "H107.1 General. Unless otherwise provided for in this Appendix, all plumbing fixtures, piping, drains, appurtenances, and appliances designed and used in a park sanitary drainage and water supply system with service connections shall be installed in conformance with the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "H108 PARK SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM "H108.1 Separation of sewers and water system. The main sewer and sewer laterals shall be installed in a separate trench not less than 5 feet from the park water service or distribution system. See Chapter 6 of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "H108.2 Minimize size pipe. The minimum size of pipe in any travel trailer or recreational vehicle park sanitary drainage system shall be 4 inches. "H108.3 Minimum design standards. Each travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall be considered as six fixture units in determining discharge requirements in the design of park sanitary drainage and sewage disposal systems. "H108.4 Minimum grade. Minimum grade for sewers shall be so designated that the flow will have a mean velocity of 2 feet per second when the pipe is flowing 2/3 full. "H108.5 Connection to public sewer. The discharge of a park sanitary drainage system shall be connected to a public sewer. Where a public sewer is not available an individual sewage disposal system shall be installed of a type that is acceptable and approved by the administrative authority or other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over this regulation. "H108.6 Manholes and cleanouts. Manholes and cleanouts shall be provided as required in chapter 7 of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. Manholes and cleanouts shall be accessible and brought to grade. "H108.7 Venting. The main sewer shall be provided with a minimum 4 -inch vent not more than 5 feet downstream from its upper trap. Long mains shall be provided with additional relief vents at intervals of not more than 200 feet thereafter, if the manhole covers are not of the perforated type. Relief vents shall be a minimum of 4 inches and shall not be securely supported and extended a minimum of 10 feet above the ground. "H108.8 Branch lines and sewer laterals. Branch lines or sewer laterals to individual travel trailers or recreational vehicles shall not be less than 4 -inch diameter. "H108.9 Sewer inlets. Sewer inlets shall be 4 -inch diameter and extend above grade 3 to 6 inches. Each inlet shall be provided with a gas-tight seal when connected to a trailer or recreational vehicle and have a gas-tight seal plug for use when not in service. 100 "H108.10 Travel trailer or recreational vehicle sites. Each trailer or recreational vehicle site shall be provided with a house trap. Sewer laterals over 30 feet from the main park sanitary drainage sewer shall be properly vented and provided with a cleanout brought to .grade. "H108.11 Shortest possible drain connection required. To provide the shortest possible drain connection between the travel trailer or recreational vehicle outlet and drain inlet, all drain inlets shall terminate with reference to the site location of the travel trailer or recreational vehicle. "H108.12 Drain connections. Drain connections shall slope continuously downward and form no traps. All pipe ioints and connections shall be installed and maintained gas and water tight. "H108.13 Leaks prohibited. No sewage, waste water, or any other effluent shall be allowed to be deposited on the surface of the ground. "H108.14 Static water test. Upon completion and before covering, the park sanitary drainage system shall be subjected to a static water test. The water test shall be applied to the drainage system, either in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire system, all openings in the piping shall be tightly closed, except the highest opening, and the system shall be filled with water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged, except the highest opening of the section under test, and each section shall be filled with water, but no section shall be tested with less than 10 foot -head of water. In testing successive sections, at least the upper 10 feet of the next preceding section shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in the system shall have been submitted to a test of less than a 10 foot -head of water. The water shall be kept in the system, or in the portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then be tight at all points. "H109 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM "H109.1 General. Every travel trailer or recreational' vehicle site shall be provided with an individual branch service line delivering safe, pure, and potable water. The outlet of the branch service line shall terminate on the left side of the travel trailer or recreational vehicle site. "H109.2 Minimum size. Water service lines to each trailer or recreational vehicle site shall be sized to provide a minimum of 8 GPM at the point of connection with the travel trailer or recreational vehicle distribution system. "H109.3 Backflow and service shutoff. "H109.3.1 A back pressure backflow preventer shall be installed on the branch service line to each independent trailer or recreational vehicle at or near the trailer service connection. Backflow preventive devices must be of an approved. type, certified by a recognized testing agency as to compliance and performance outlined herein. Valves must be designed and maintained to close drip -tight at a reduced pressure of not less than 1, nor more than 5, psi. Valves must be identified with the manufacturer's name and model number. 101 "H109.3.2 A separate service shutoff valve shall be installed in each branch service line on the supply of the backflow protective device. "H109.4 Service connection. The service connection shall not be less than 1/2 -inch diameter; no rigid pipe may be used. Flexible metal tubing is permitted. Fittings at either end shall be of a quick disconnect type, not requiring any special tools or knowledge to install or remove. "H110 TRAVEL TRAILER AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CONNECTIONS "H110.1 Responsibility. When it is evident that there exists, or may exist, a violation of these rules, the owner, operator, lessee, person in charge of the park, or any other person causing a violation shall cause it to be corrected immediately or disconnect the service connection and travel trailer or recreational vehicle drain connection from the respective park branch service line and sewer lateral. "H110.2 Drain connections. Travel trailer or recreational vehicle drain connections shall be of approved semi-rigid or flexible reinforced hose having smooth interior surfaces of not less than 3 inches inside diameter. Drain connections shall be equipped with a standard quick disconnect screw or clamp -type fitting, not less in size than the outlet. Drain connections shall be pas -tight and no longer than necessary to make the connection between the travel trailer or recreational vehicle outlet and the trap inlet on the site. "H111 MAINTENANCE "H111.1 General. All devices or safeguards required by this Appendix shall be maintained in good working order. The owner, operator, or lessee of the travel trailer or recreational vehicle park, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for their maintenance. "(41) APPENDIX I is added to read as follows: "APPENDIX I "MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS "1101.1 General. The requirements set forth in this Appendix shall apply specifically to all new manufactured home parks and to additions to existing parks as herein defined and are to provide minimum standards for sanitation and plumbing installation within these parks for the accommodation, use, and parking of manufactured homes. Plumbing installations in manufactured homes shall be installed under part II of ANSI A119.2. "1102 DEFINITIONS "1102.1 Definitions. Definitions contained in chapter 2 of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code and section H102 of Appendix H shall also apply to Appendix I, except where the following special definitions shall apply: 102 "Manufactured home. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling without a permanent foundation when connected to indicated utilities pursuant to ANSI A119.2. "1103 GENERAL REGULATIONS "1103,1 General. The general provisions of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code shall govern the installation of plumbing systems in manufactured home parks, except where special conditions or construction are specifically defined in this Appendix. "1103.2 Requirements for manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall not hereafter be parked in any manufactured home park, unless plumbing and sanitation facilities have been installed and maintained in conformity with these regulations. Every manufactured home shall have a pas and watertight connection for sewage disposal which shall be connected to an underground sewage collection system discharging into a public or a private disposal system. "1104 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS "1104.1 Required plans and specifications. The owner or operator of every manufactured home park, or the plumbing contractor employed by him, before providing areas of space for the use and accommodation of independent manufactured homes, shall make application for a permit and file two sets of plans and specifications with the building official. The plans and specifications shall be in detail as follows: "1. Scaled plot -plan of the park, indicating the spaces, area, or portion of the park for the parking of independent manufactured homes. "2. Size, location, and specification of park sanitary drainage system. "3. Size, location, and specification of water supply lines. "4. Size, location, and layout of service building. See Section 1110. "5. Size, location, specification, and layout of fire protection system. "6. Scaled layout of typical manufactured home sites. "Applications shall bear the approval of local enforcement agencies as to compliance with city or county plumbing, zoning, and health ordinances. Plumbing required by this Appendix shall comply with all city or county plumbing and health ordinances and regulations. The issuance of a permit shall not constitute approval of any violation of this Appendix or of any city or county ordinance or regulation. An approved set of plans and a copy of the permit shall be kept on the park premises until final inspection has been made. "1105 MATERIALS "1105.1 General. Unless otherwise provided for in this Appendix, all piping fixtures or devices used in the installation of drainage and water supply systems for manufactured 103 home parks, or parts thereof, shall conform to the quality and weights of materials described in the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "1106 GENERAL REGULATIONS "1106.1 General. Unless otherwise provided for in this Appendix, all plumbing fixtures, piping, drains, appurtenances, and appliances designed and used in a park sanitary drainage and water supply system with service connections shall be installed in conformance with the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "1107 PARK SEWAGE SYSTEM "1107.1 Minimum System. "1107.1.1 The main sewer and sewer laterals shall be installed in a separate trench not less than 5 feet from the park water service or distribution system. See Chapter 6 of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. "1107.1.2 The minimum size of pipe in any manufactured home park sanitary drainage system shall be 4 inches. "1107.1.3 Each manufactured home shall be considered as 15 fixture units in determining discharge requirements in the design of park sanitary drainage and sewage disposal systems. "1107.1.4 Minimum grade for sewers shall be so designed that the flow will have a mean velocity of 2 feet per second when the pipe is flowing 2/3 full. "1107.2 Discharge. The discharge of a park sewage system shall be connected to a city's sanitary sewer. Where the sanitary sewer is not available, an individual sewage disposal system shall be installed of a type that is acceptable and approved by the code official or other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over this regulation. "1107.3 Manholes and Cleanouts. Manholes and cleanouts shall be provided as required in chapter 7 of the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code. Manholes and cleanouts shall be accessible and brought to grade. "1107.4 Inlets. Sewer inlets shall be 4 -inch diameter and extend above grade 3 to 6 inches. Each inlet shall be provided with a gas-tight seal when connected to a manufactured home and have a gas-tight seal plug for use when not in service. "1107.5 Unit Site Requirements. "1107.5.1 Each manufactured home site shall be provided with a house trap. Sewer laterals over 30 feet from the main park sanitary drainage sewer shall be properly vented and provided with a cleanout brought to grade. "1107.5.2 To provide the shortest possible drain connection between the manufactured home outlet and drain inlet, drain inlets shall terminate in the rear one-third of the manufactured home as placed on the site. 104 "1107.5.3 Drain connections shall slope continuously downward and form no traps. All pipe Ioints and connections shall be installed and maintained gas- and water -tight. "1107.5.4 No sewage, wastewater, or other effluent shall be allowed to be deposited on the surface of the ground. "1107.6 Testing the system. Upon completion and before covering, the park sanitary drainage system shall be subjected to a static water test and inspected by a city plumbing inspector. The water test shall be applied to the drainage system, either in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire system, all openings in the piping shall be tightly closed, except the highest opening, and the system shall be filled with water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged, except the highest opening of the section under test, and each section shall be filled with water, but no section shall be tested with less than 10 foot -head of water. in testing successive sections, at least the upper 10 feet of the next preceding section shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in the system shall have been submitted to a test of less than 10 foot -head of water. The water shall be kept in the system, or in the portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then be tight at all points. "1108 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM "1108.1 Individual branch service line required. Every manufactured home site shall be provided with an individual branch service line delivering safe, pure, and potable water. The outlet of the branch service fine shall terminate on the left side of the manufactured home site. "1108.2 Minimum water service line size. Water service lines to each manufactured home site shall be sized to provide a minimum of 17 GPM at the point of connection with the manufactured home distribution system. The minimum size of branch service line to each site shall be 3/4 inch. "1108.3 Back pressure backflow preventer. A double check backflow preventer or reduced pressure principle backflow preventer shall be installed at an approved location downstream of the water meter that services the manufactured home park. Backflow preventive devices must be of an approved -type, certified by a recognized testing agency as to compliance and performance outlined herein. Valves must be designed and maintained to close drip -tight at a reduced pressure of not less than 1, or more than 5, psi. Valves must be identified with the manufacturer's name and model number. "1108.4 Separate service shutoff valve. A separate service shutoff valve shall be installed in each branch line on the supply side of the backflow protective device. "1108.5 Size of service connection. The service connection shall not be less than 1/2 - inch diameter; no rigid pipe may be used. Flexible metal tubing is not permitted. Fittings at either end shall be of a quick disconnect type, not requiring any special tools or knowledge to install or remove. "1108.6 Minimum size of water supply system. The water supply system shall be designed to provide a minimum of 150 gallons per day for each manufactured home 105 plus such additional volume as may be required for fire protection of the park, service buildings, and other community facilities. "1109 MANUFACTURED HOME CONNECTIONS "1109.1 Correction required. When it is evident that there exists, or may exist a violation of these rules, the owner, operator, lessee,_ person in charge of the park, or any other person causing a violation shall cause the violation to be immediately corrected or disconnect the service connections and manufactured home drain connection from the respective park branch service line and sewer lateral. "1109.2 Required drain connections. Manufactured home drain connections shall be of approved semi-rigid pipe, having smooth interior surfaces of not less than 3 inches inside diameter. Drain connections shall be equipped with a standard quick -disconnect screw, clamp -type fitting, or solvent welder, not less in size than the outlet. Drain connections shall be gas-tight and no longer than necessary to make the connection between the manufactured home outlet and the inlet on the site. "1110 SERVICE BUILDINGS "1110.1 Required service building. Each manufactured home park shall have at least one service building to provide necessary sanitation and laundry facilities. Those parks serving independent travel trailers or recreational vehicles need only provide minimum facilities. However, a service building with adequate laundry facilities and storage locker rooms is most desirable. "1110.2 Construction of service building. The service building shall be of permanent construction with an interior finish of moisture -resistant material which will stand frequent washing and cleaning, well lighted, and ventilated at all times. "1110.3 Minimum fixtures in service building. The service buildings of independent manufactured home parks only shall have a minimum of one laundry trap, one water closet, one lavatory, and one shower or bathtub for women and one water closet, one lavatory, and one shower or bathtub for men. "1110.4 Hot and cold water. Hot and cold water shall be provided for all fixtures, except water closets. The slop -water closet shall be provided with hot and cold water faucets over the bowl in addition to the flushing mechanism. "1110.5 Water closets. Each water closet, slop -water closet, tub, and shower shall be in separate compartments with self-closing doors on all water closet compartments. The shower stall shall be a minimum of 3 feet x 3 feet in area with a dressing compartment and stool or bench for women. "1110.6 Laundry. The laundry trays and washing machines shall be contained in a room separate from the toilet rooms. "1110.7 Minimum floor drain. A minimum 3 -inch floor drain shall be installed in each toilet room and laundry room. "1111 MAINTENANCE 106 "1111.1 General. All devices or safeguards required by this Appendix shall be maintained in good working order. The owner, operator, or lessee of the manufactured home park, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for their maintenance. "Secs. 14-282 —14-290. Reserved. "DIVISION 8. RESIDENTIAL CODE "Sec. 14-291. Residential Construction Code. With the following_ additions, deletions, and revisions, the International Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings, 2009 Edition (including Appendix 0, Gray Water Recycling Systems (see International Residential Code Section RI02.5 2009 Edition)), as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which authenticated by the signatures of the mayor and city secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, made public record by this Section, and on file in the City Secretary's office, is incorporated by reference and adopted as the Residential Construction Code for the City of Corpus Christi: Section R101.1 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings of the City of Corpus Christi and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as 'this code.' Section 8105.1 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection R105.1.1 to read as follows: "R105.1.1 Re -out inspection. It 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 official or building official's authorized representative, authorizing the reconnection and use of the wiring, devices or equipment. "A re -out inspection is required if the energy has been disconnected for a period of more than six (6) months for residential buildings. Section R105 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection R105.10 to read as follows: "R105.10 Homeowner's permit. 'R105.10.1 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. "R105.10.2 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 complicated construction of electrical, mechanical, or plumbing projects. 107 Section R112 of the International Residential Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-206 Technical Construction Boards for details on the establishment, duties and powers, and appeals process of the building code board of appeals, electrical advisory board and mechanical/plumbing advisory board. Section RI13 of the International Residential Code is deleted. Refer to Section 14-207 Violations and Penalties. 161 Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "TABLE R301.2(1) "CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA GROUND SNOW LOAD WIND DESIGN SEISMIC DESIGN r CATEGORY SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTER DESIGN TEMP` ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT k REQUIRED FLOOD HAZARDS AIR FREEZING i INDEX MEAN ANNUAL TEMPI Speed m h { p } h T¢pegrapic effects k Weathering Frost line depth' Termite` 0 120/130 - A Negligible 0 Very High 32-40 N/A 1971 51500 71.5 "For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from theWeathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)1. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The 'urisdiction shall fill in this .art of the table with the wind seed from the basic wind seed ma [FigureR301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 971/2 -percent values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index (BF - days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.nedc.noaa.govifpsf.html. 108 j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsfhtml. k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. Section R302.2 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "R302.2 Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall be separated by fire-resistant rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements of section R302.1 for exterior walls. "Exception: Non -sprinkled buildings. A common 2 -hour fire-resistant rated wall is permitted for townhouses, if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the cavity of the common wall. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be conducted in accordance with section 2302.4. "Exception: Sprinkled Buildings. A common 1 -hour fire-resistant rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTME 119 or UL 263 is permitted for townhouses, if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wail shall be rated for fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in accordance with chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be conducted in accordance with section R302.4. Section R302.2.4 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "R302.2.4 Structural independence. Each individual townhouse shall be structurally independent. "Exceptions: "1. Foundations supporting exterior walls or common walls. "2. Structural roof and wall sheathing from each unit may fasten to the common wall framing. "3. Nonstructural wall and roof coverings. "4. Flashing at termination of roof covering over common wall. "5. Sprinkled townhouses separated by a common 1 -hour fire-resistant rated wall as provided in section R302.2. "6. Townhouses separated by a common 2 -hour fire-resistant rated wall as provided in section 302.2. Section R302.3 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: 109 "R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a 1 -hour fire resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263. Fire- resistant rated floor -ceiling and wall assemblies shall extent to and be tight against the exterior wall. Wall assemblies shall extend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing. "Exceptions: "1. A fire resistance rating of 1/2 hour shall be permitted in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13. "2. Sprinkled building wall assemblies need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is protected by not less than 5/8 -inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board and an attic draft stop, constructed as specified in section R302.12.1, is provided above and along the wall assembly separating the dwellings. The structural framing supporting the ceiling shall also be protected by not less than 1/2 -inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or the equivalent. "LIM Section M1307.3.1 of the international Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection M1307.3.1.1 to read as follows: "M1307.3.1.1 Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor. "aij Section M1401.4 of the international Residential Code is revised 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. "Exception: Equipment installed outdoors must be anchored to supports or foundations to resist the wind loads specified in section R301.2.1.1. "j Sections G2408.2 (305.3) of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "G2408.2 (305.3) Elevation of ignition source. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor in hazardous locations, public garages, private garages, repair garages, motor fuel dispensing facilities, and parking garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit that communicate directly with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the private garage. "LI Section G2408.2.1 [305.3.1) of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection G2408.2.1.1 (305.3.1.1) to read as follows: 110 "G2408.2.1.1 (305.3.1.1) Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor. "JA Section G2414.10.1 (403.10.1) of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection G2414.10.1.1 (403.10.1.9) to read as follows: "G2414.10.1.1 (403.10.1.1) Prohibited fittings. All threaded bushings shall be prohibited. "LQ Section G2415.10 (404.10) of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "G2415.10 (404.10) Minimum burial depth. All underground piping systems shall be installed at a minimum depth of 18 inches (257 mm) below grade. If a minimum of 18 inches (257 mm) of cover cannot be maintained, the pipe must be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded). "J Section P2503.7 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding new subsections P2503.7.1 and P2503.7.2 to read as follows: "P2503.7.1 Testing and certification of backflow devices. The owner of any reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, double check -valve assembly backflow preventer, double -detector check -valve assembly backflow preventer, or pressure-type vacuum breaker assembly backflow preventer must have the backflow device tested and certificated by a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester before a backflow preventer is placed in service and annually thereafter to ensure its proper operation. The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester must file a copy of the initial and each annual certification with the building official within 10 days of the testing. "P2503.7.2 Failure to report test result. Upon the failure to report the result of the required test of the backflow prevention device, the City Manager, or designee, may authorize the stoppage of the supply of water to the service address. The water may not be restored, except upon provision of the report of the required test. "LID Chapter 25 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new section P2504 to read as follows: "SECTION P2504 "TOILET FACILITIES FOR WORKERS "P2504.1 General. Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the non -sewer type shall conform to ANSI Z4.3. "P2504.2 Location. Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers at each construction site. "1. The same builder can share one toilet facility with three construction protects on which he/she is permit applicant. 111 "2. The construction projects must be within 200 feet of each other to share a toilet facility. "3. Each building permit applicant must have a toilet facility for his/her own proiect. "j Section P2601.2 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection P2601.2.1 to read as follows: "P2601.2.1 Design. The plans and installation of a gray water disposal system which provides for the storage of gray water must be designed and certified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional sanitarian, "Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, laundry trays, and condensate water from cooling coils are not required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where those fixtures discharge to an approved pray water recycling system in accordance with Appendix. 0. " 19 Section P2603.6.1 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 18 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches below grade. The minimum depth of building sewers and building sewers connected to private sewage disposal systems shall be determined by the code official. "(20) Section P2801.6 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2801.6 Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an ignition source shall be elevated not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor. "2i1 Section P2902.5.3 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irriqation systems shall be protected against backflow by a pressure-type vacuum breaker or a reduced pressure principle backflowpreventer. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. "(22) Section P2902.5 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection P2902.5.6 to read as follows: "P2902.5.6 Pumps and other appliances. Water pumps, filters, softeners, tanks, and all other devices that handle or treat potable water must be protected against contamination. Whenever a pump is connected to the potable water system, the water supply must be protected by either an approved backflow preventer with a low pressure cutoff or the use of water supply tanks with an air gap. " 2�Q Section P2902.6 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2902.6 Location of backflow preventers. Access shall be provided to backflow preventers as specified by the manufacturer's installation instructions. If needed 112 additional access and clearance must be provided for the required testing, maintenance, and repair. Access and clearance must require a minimum of one (1) foot (305 mm) between the lowest portion of the assembly and grade, floor, or platform. Installations elevated more than five (5) feet (1.53m) above the floor or grade must be provided with a permanent platform capable of supporting 500 pounds and provide mechanical support. "(24) Section P2903.9.1 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2903.9.1 Service valve. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with an accessible main shutoff valve near the entrance of the water service. The valve shall be a full open -type having nominal restriction to flow with provision for drainage, such as a bleed orifice or separate drain valve. Additionalk the water service shall be valved at the curb or property line in accordance with local requirements. "Exception: Required for water service lines greater than or equal to 1 �/2 inches. "(25) Section P2904.1.1 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P2904.1.1 When installed. Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all areas of a dwelling unit. "Exceptions: "1. Attics, crawl spaces, and normally unoccupied concealed spaces that do not contain fuel -fired appliances do not require sprinklers. In attics, crawl spaces, and normally unoccupied concealed spaces that contain fuel -fired equipment, a sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment; however, sprinklers shall not be required in the remainder of the space. "2. Clothes closets, linen closets, and pantries not exceeding 24 square feet (2.2 m2) in area, with the smallest dimension not greater than 3 feet (915 mm) and having wall and ceiling surfaces of gypsum board. "3. Bathrooms not more than 55 square feet (5.1 m2) in area. "4. Garages; carports; exterior porches; unheated entry areas, such as mud rooms, that are adjacent to an exterior door; and similar areas. " 2Q Chapter 29 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new section P2909 to read as follows: "SECTION P2909 "LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS "P2909.1 Landscape Irrigation Systems. Landscape Irrigation Systems are required to comply with Chapter 344 of Part 1 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code. "rte Tables P3002.1 {1) and P3002.1 (2) of the International Residential Code are revised to read as follows: 113 "TABLE P3002.1 (1) "ABOVE -GROUND DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPE PIPE STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1 plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140) Brass pipe ASTM B 43 Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; CISPI 301; ASTM A 888 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 DWV) ASTM B 306 Galvanized steel pipe ASTM A 53 Polyolefin pipe CSA B181.3 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS ASTM D 2665; CSA B181.2; ASTM F 1488 diameters, including schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a ASTM D 2949 3.25 inch O.D. Stainless steel drainage systems, Types ASME A 112.3.1 304 and 316L "For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. "TABLE P3002.1 (2) "UNDERGROUND BUILDING DRAIN AND VENT PIPE PIPE STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1 plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140) Asbestos -cement pipe ASTM C 428 Cast-iron pipe ASTM A 74; CISPI 301; ASTM A 888 114 Copper or copper alloy tubing (Type K, L, M or DWV) ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251; ASTM B 306 Polyolefin pipe ASTM F 1412; CSA B181.3 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS ASTM D 2665; CSA B181.2 diameters, including schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a ASTM D 2949 3.25 inch O.D. Stainless steel drainage systems, Type ASME A 112.3.1 316L "For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. "21 Section P3005.2.2 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P3005.2.2 Spacing. Cleanouts shall be installed not more than 80 feet (24,384 mm) apart in horizontal drainage lines, measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. " Section P3005.2.7 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P3005.2.7 Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall be a two-way double riser cleanout near the function of the building drain and building sewer. The cleanout shall be either inside or outside the building wall, provided that it is brought up to finish grade or the lowest floor level. "P3005.2.7.1 Wye cleanout to public sewer. A wye-type cleanout, not less than four inches (4") in diameter, must be extended to grade and located at the junction of the building sewer and public sewer at the property line. "M Section P3005.2.9 of the International Residential Code is revised to read as follows: "P3005.2.9 Cleanout size. Cleanouts shall be the same nominal size as the pipe they serve up to 4 inches (102 mm). For pipes larger than 4 inches (102 mm) nominal size, the minimum size of the cleanout shall be 4 inches (102 mm). "Exceptions: "1. `P' trap connections with slip joints, ground joint connections, or stack cleanouts that are not more than one pipe diameter smaller than the drain served shall be permitted. "2. Cast-iron cleanouts sized in accordance with the referenced standards in Table 3002.3, ASTM A 74 for hub and spigot fittings or ASTM A 888 or CISPI 301 for hubless fittings. 115 "3. A two-inch cleanout may be used in an island vent configuration with a three-inch horizontal branch drain where a vertical vent is not installed pursuant to section P3112.4. " Section P3005.3 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection P3005.3.1 to read as follows: "P3005.3.1 Minimum velocity. Where conditions do not permit building drains and sewers to be laid with a fall as great as specified in section P3005.3, a lesser slope may be permitted, provided, however, that the computed velocity will not be less than 2 feet per second. "Exception: When the drainage system cannot be designed to meet the prescribed code, the system must be designed by a licensed engineer. " Chapter 30 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new section P3009 to read as follows: "SECTION P3009 "SWIMMING POOLS "P3009.1 Swimming pool backwashes. Wastewater from swimming pools, backwash from filters, and water from pool deck drains must discharge to the building drainage system through an indirect waste pipe by means of an air gap. "(33) Section P3112 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection P3112.4 to read as follows: "P3112.4 A vertical vent must be installed on the drain line downstream of the island vent configuration, unless the building drain branch line is at least 3 inches (76 mm). "(34) Section P3113.1 of the International Residential Code is amended by adding a new subsection P3113.1.1 to read as follows: "P3113.1.1 Minimum size of vent stack with water closet. Every sanitary drainage system receiving the discharge of a water closet must have a minimum three (3) inch diameter main vent that is either a vent stack or a stack vent. Such vent must run undiminished in size and as directly as possible from the building drain through to the open air above the roof. "M Part VIII of the International Residential Code is deleted. Refer to the National Electrical Code for one- and two-family dwellings. ") APPENDIX R is added to read as follows: "APPENDIX R "TIE DOWN STANDARDS FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS, TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNOCCUPIED MANUFACTURED HOMES ON MOBILE HOME DEALER SALES LOTS, INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING UNITS NOT INSTALLED ON A PERMANENT SITE, AND MOBILE HOMES. 116 "AR101 DEFINITIONS "AR101.1 Definitions. As used in this Appendix, the following terms have these meanings: "HUD -code manufactured home. A structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976 under the rules of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that is: "1. Built on a permanent chassis; "2. Designed for use as a dwelling; "3. With or without a permanent foundation when the structure is connected to the required utilities; "4. Transportable in one or more sections; and "5. At least eight (8) body -feet in width or forty (40) body -feet in length in traveling mode or at least three hundred and twenty (320) square feet when erected onsite. "The term `HUD -code manufactured home' includes the plumbing, heating air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. "The term `HUD -code manufactured home' does not include a recreational vehicle as defined by section 3282.8(g) of title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. "Industrialized housing. A residential structure that is: "1. Designed for the occupancy of one (1) or more families; "2. Constructed in one or more modules or one or more modular components and built at a location other than the permanent site; "3. Designed to be used as a permanent residential structure when the module or modular component is transported to the permanent site and erected or installed on a permanent foundation system; and "4. Constructed under the authority of chapter 1202 of the Texas Occupations Code. "Each transportable modular section or modular component shall have decals or insignia issued by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (the "Commission") to indicate comp[iance with chapter 1202 of the Texas Occupations Code and the Commission's implementing rules. The term `industrialized housing' includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. "The term `industrialized housing' does not include: 117 "1. A residential structure exceeding three stories or forty-nine (49) feet in height measured from the finished grade elevation at the building entrance to the peak of the roof; "2. Housing constructed of a sectional or panelized system that does not use a modular component; or "3. A ready -built home constructed in a manner in which the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section at a temporary location for the purpose of selling and moving the home to another location. "Mobile home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is eight (8) feet (2,438 mm) or more in width or forty (40) feet (12,192 mm) or more in length in traveling mode or, when erected onsite, is three hundred twenty (320) square feet (930 m2) or more, built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term 'mobile home' includes the plumbing, heating, air conditionings and electrical systems contained in the structure. The term 'mobile home' for a dwelling built before June 15 1976 does not include a HUD -code manufactured home. "Portable building. A structure constructed offsite which can be moved onto a site without a permanent foundation, including a manufactured storage unit sold in a kit without a permanent foundation. "Travel trailer. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis and designed to be used without a permanent foundation as a temporary dwelling. It may be occupied with or without utilities and provided for by temporary connections at a parking site. "AR102 PORTABLE BUILDINGS "AR102.1 All portable buildings located within the city shall be securely anchored to the ground by a means described in AR106. "AR102.2 During a period of time when hurricane warnings or watches issued by the NOAA National Weather Service are in effect for the city, a portable building shah in addition to being permanently anchored, either be securely anchored to the ground with over -the -roof tie straps that are attached to anchors as described in AR105 or disassembled and securely stored in permanent buildings. "AR102.3 Any portable building within the city limits when hurricane warnings or watches are in effect which is not either secured with roof straps anchored to the ground or disassembled and stored within a permanent building is declared a public nuisance and threat to the public safety and welfare. "AR103 TRAVEL TRAILERS "AR103.1 Travel trailers to be left or left within the city at parking sites during a period of time when hurricane warnings or watches issued by the NOAA National Weather Service are in effect for the city shall be securely anchored to the ground by a means described in AR106, lashed to rigid construction capable of holding the travel trailer 118 using approved tie materials and connectors described in AR105, or securely stored in permanent buildings. "AR103.2 Any travel trailer left within the city shall be road worthy, registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and bear a valid license plate. "AR103.3 Any travel trailer within the city limits when hurricane warnings or watches are in effect that is not road worthy, properly registered, bearing a valid license plate, anchored to the ground, lashed to rigid construction, or securely stored within a permanent building is declared to be a public nuisance and threat to the public safety and welfare. "AR104 HUD -CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING UNITS "AR104.1 Unoccupied HUD -code manufactured homes located on mobile home dealers sales lots and industrialized housing units not installed on a permanent site shall be anchored at a minimum at each corner of the mobile home. "AR104.2 A frame tie, over -the -roof tie anchor, connections,_ piers, and footings shall be installed at each corner under AR106 during periods of time when a hurricane warning or watch issued by the NOAA National Weather Service is in effect for the city. "AR105 TIE -DOWN METHODS "AR105.1 Approved tie -down methods for mobile homes, HUD -code manufactured homes, and industrial housing units. All mobile homes, HUD -code manufactured homes, and industrial housing unit installations shall comply with the following tie -down methods. "AR105.2 Approved tie materials and connectors. "1. Galvanized or stainless steel cable: Three-eighths (3/8) inch, 7 x 7 cable (seven (7) strands of #7 wires). "2. Galvanized aircraft cable: One-quarter inch, 7 x 19 cable (seven (7) strands of #19 wire). "3. Steel strap: One and one-quarter inch x .035 inch galvanized with tensioning device. "4. Cable ends secured by two (2) U -bolt clamps. "5. Steel rods: Five-eighths (5/8) inch with ends welded closed to form an eye. "6. Turnbuckles: Five-eighths (5/8) inch drop forged, closed eyes. "7. Other tensioning devices of similar strength that are approved. "AR105.3 Minimum working Toads and overloads. 119 "1. Travel trailers. Anchoring equipment for travel trailers shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725) pounds total). "2. Portable buildings. Anchoring equipment for portable buildings shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725) pounds total). "3. Mobile homes. Anchoring equipment for mobile homes shall be capable of resisting all allowable working Toads equal to or exceeding three thousand one hundred fifty (3,150) pounds and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload (four thousand seven hundred twenty five (4,725] pounds total). "AR105.4 Number of Ties. The number of ties required for mobile homes is prescribed in Tables AR105.4.1 and AR105.4.2 as follows: "TABLE AR105.4.1 NUMBER OF VERTICAL TIES PER SIDE "Note: The vertical ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. "TABLE AR105.4.2 NUMBER OF DIAGONAL TIES PER SIDE Mobile Home Box Width (feet) Number of Vertical Ties Required Mobile Home Box Length (feet) 10 12 14 43 to 52 Home Box Length (feet) 4Mobile to 56 75 to 80 80 5 35 to 46 56 to 75 60 to 79 4 33 to 34 38 to 55 40 to 59 3 33 to 37 33 to 39 2 "Note: The vertical ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. "TABLE AR105.4.2 NUMBER OF DIAGONAL TIES PER SIDE 120 All Box Widths Number of Diagonal Ties Required Mobile Home Box Length (feet) 33 to 43 4 43 to 52 5 53 to 63 6 120 64 to 73 7 74 to 80 8 "Note: The diagonal ties nearest the end of the unit shall be placed between four (4) and eight (8) feet from the end. "ARUM ANCHORING EQUIPMENT AND GROUND ANCHORS "AR106.1 Anchoring equipment shall be capable of resisting all allowable working loads and withstanding fifty (50) percent overload as specified in AR105.3, without the failure of either the anchoring equipment or the attachment point of the portable building, travel trailer, or mobile home. "AR106.2 Ground anchors shall be of an approved design and used in a soil type for which they are designed and approved. Approved equipment includes the following: "1. Auger or dead man at least six (6) inches in diameter or arrowhead with flat plane at least eight (8) inches wide. "2. Auger or arrowhead with a depth at four (4) feet; dead man with a depth at five (5) feet. All augers shall be screwed into the earth for the full four -foot depth. "3. Anchor rod five-eighths (5/8) inches in diameter with a welded eye at top. The anchor rod shall be hooked into concrete when used in dead man anchors. "Anchors to slabs shall equal the pull resistance described in AR105. All augers arrowheads, or anchors shall be made of galvanized steel. "AR106.3 Quantity of blocking and anchorage. Approved blocking and anchorage is illustrated in Figure AR -106: 121 CJISD: Eft IF IOU 31DlE 611:110. ati. 5E. tldE-Sf8• (7.1 itt DA kV. 'MOM 011-1/4' 014 7LEE SLfEI 4" lbJ6 EMSSD • ELEYATIONMOBILE HOME ANCHORINGSYSTEM SAF: lfe•�-d AR.1063 HMI 143 FOrDPA% M4Lt T(UY:HMD VP Pd?7 {9?tEj E5 5;5e [k th DIU MED F9n4 XI DRP fig10 GY+S 11E -DOWN STRAP (APPROVED) DEM @APPROVED CLEW &TURNBUOKEL NEE MOUS ii/MIS a 0.4M (kV) 1 )Xli 945 PteD .I.ft" Da SI' DETA L ORECOMMENDED BLOCKING 5. 4: Jli - OSOILAUGER DETAIL wJ• •T -r "AR106.4 Piers and footings shall: "1. Be spaced at ten (10) foot intervals on both frame rails with end ones no further than one (1) foot from the end. If Include four (4) inch by sixteen (16) inch -wide concrete runners. "3. For footings, consist of solid concrete sixteen (16) inch by sixteen inch by four (4) inch. "4. For piers, consist of standard eight (8) inch by eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch open cell or thirty (30) inch maximum height solid concrete block. "5. Only include wood blocks for leveling that do not exceed a maximum thickness of four (4) inches. Such blocks shall be of nominal eight (8) inch by sixteen (16) inch dimensions. 122 "AR106.5 Patio and cabana roofs shall: "1. Consist of two (2) rows of vertical support bars with twelve (12) inch spacing. The second row is to be down the middle of or at the edge of the mobile home anchored to concrete floor or equivalent footings. "2 Take into account that other structures on the lot are to be secured. "a Ensure that tip out rooms will be held by over -the -home ties at the outer edge. "4. Ensure that clerestory roofs include over -the -home ties at the end of each raised section. "Secs. 14-292 —14-300. Reserved." SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this Ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this Ordinance be given full force and effect for its purpose. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or provision thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, paragraphs, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, words, or provisions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. Nothing in this Ordinance or in the 2009 edition of the International Building Code, 2009 edition of the International Existing Building Code, 2008 edition of the NFPA National Electric Code, 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition of the International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code, and 2009 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two -Family Dwellings, hereby adopted, shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court or any rights acquired or liability incurred or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in section 1 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance. SECTION 4. A violation of this Ordinance or the requirements implemented under this Ordinance constitutes an offense punishable under sections 1-6 and 14-207 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi. Unless otherwise specifically stated within the provisions of this Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, any violation of this Ordinance or the requirements implemented under this Ordinance that is punishable by a fine that exceeds the amount authorized by Section 12.23 of the Texas Penal Code shall require a culpable mental state of "criminal negligence." SECTION 5. 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. 123 SECTION 6. This Ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders, and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect ninety (90) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. 124 That the foregoingrdinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the � -- day of e is , 2011, by the following vote: Joe Adame Chris N. Adler Larry Elizondo, Sr. Kevin Kieschnick Priscilla Leal David Loeb John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this , 204,by the following vote: David Loeb John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott the I'(* day of Joe Adame Chris N. Adler Larry Elizondo, Sr. Priscilla Leal PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 01' day of ATTEST: Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: 13 day of b' aLG rA>Pe-gr--- , 201 i 91d414/ Joe Adame Mayor , 2011: L. Brian tiarva Assistant City Attorney For City Attorney 125 029343 State of Texas County of Nueces PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Ad # 5982765 PO# Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came GEORGIA LAWSON, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is LEGAL SALES REPRESENTITIVE AND EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLISHER, namely, the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricia, Counties, and that the publication of, Notice of public hear ing to consider an which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the 11128/2011, 11/2812011. $ 402.30 LEGAL SALES REPRESENTIVE 2Time(s) On this riday of l\W`Q a \3-€ C, 2 0 t i I certify that the attached document is a true and an exact copy made by p blisher. rtk Li:J '' . „ Minto i5, 2012 Notary Public, State of Texas CALLER TIMES a:.;Nove r rnber2a. Z071.a SE_ Legal Notices 1110 Notice of public hear- ing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of. the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Chris- ti, by repealing Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes' and adopting new Ar- ticle II, City of Corpus Christi Technical. Construction Codes;. adopting the Interna- tional Code Council (ICC), 2009 editions of the International Building Code, Exist - Ing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, .Fuel Gas Code,Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residen- tial Code for one- and two-family dwellings; adopting the National Fire Prevention Asso- ciation (NFPA) National Electrical Code, 2008 edition, as the City's Electri- cal Code;. providing for severance; pro- vidingg for penalties; ploy! mg for ublica tion; and providing for an effective date. IVOTICE`tS HEREBY GIVEN aN ACCOR- DANCE': WITH„THE LAW that the City Council of the. City of Corpus Christi will hold: a public.. hearing.. on Tuesday. Decem- ber ` 13. 2011: at '12' p.m. This hearing. will be held in the Council Champers. of City Hail in the City of Corpus Christi. Texas. The City Council will con- sider an Ordinance repealing Article If, City of Corpus Christi. Technical` Construc- tion Codes, and adopting a new Arti- cle It, City of Corpus; Christi. `.Technical' Construction Codes, thereby adoptin::the International Code Council- (ICC), 2009 editions of the Inter- national Building Code, Existing Build- ing Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Me- chanical Code:., Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings; adopting; the National Fire Pre- vention Association: (NFPA) National' Electrical: Code, 2006- edition, as the City's: Electrical Code, se- curing the beneficial nterests and pur- poses of the codes, which are .public safety, health, and general welfare, Brough'°structural strength, :<stability;: anitataon;:adequate:. ight and ventilation,. ehergy conservation,. accessibility, safety, o life and, property rom fire, windstorms,. lo. od hazards, and ther o hazards `attrib- uted to the built environment, includ=: ng alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use, and occupancy of;.bulldings, struc- tures, or: premises,'. and byregulating the; rstailation and "main enan:c`,e: of: all' Iectrical, gas, me- chanical. .and (Lambing systems, Which may be re- erred to. as service ystems, e p s For more information,, contact the Develop- ment evelopment Services Department at r61) 826-3240. Complete Ordinance wording is on fife in the Development Services Department, 2.406: Leopard street.) State of Texas County of Nueces } } PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Ad # 5984514 PO # Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came GEORGIA LAWSON, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is LEGAL SALES REPRESENTITIVE AND EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLISHER, namely, the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio, Counties, and that the publication of, Notice of public hear ing to consider an which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the 12/26/2011, 12/26/2011. $ 397.39 1Time(s) LEGAL SALES REPRESENTIVE On this C1day of 1 ,MiAs is a true and an exact copy ma. - •y publisher. , 2 01-21 certify that the attached document Notary Public, State of Texas MICHELLE JOYCE CABRERA My Commission Expires March 19, 2016 December 26 2011 A Legal Notices 1110 Notice of pirblrC heaf ing to.consldee-tin or • dtnanop amending chapter 14 afs=fhe Code -of Ordinances, City af•Co us:Chrls ti,by repehng Article li, Glty-: of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes and adoppting new Ar #icle II, City of carpus Christi' echnfpal Cdnstruutron Cages, • adOptlrtg'-the Interna ttonal Code Council (lCC),Q09 editions" abfOthe -International BU�ding.• Code, "Exist ging Buli.ding Code Energy Conservation Cbde, Euei Gas Code Mechanical Code, :Ptumbfng Code, And..Residen r tial Code for one Nand ;tutu family tfwellings ' 1-. dOptrnf the National Fire Preventrdn Asso oidtion (NFPA)'Na f..:ionai ;:Eley#rlcat Cq�de, 2406 edition; as the City $ Electra tai Code, providing. for seuerance;:;pro :siding for penalties prbvidln .'`for pub]iea tion and. providingfot an: effective date ;, NQT{CEiS FIERtB GIUEN,IN ACGpRY: DANCE•.WITH THE kAW that the City • Council of the Clty of Corpus ,Ghrtstt F.wilt' hold a pulllc hearing: on Th sday.tanuary 1:0, 2012 gat f 2 p rn; Thin t sar'ing will bei i••eld in tf a Coun t Qhambers of CUy Hall in file Cityy.,of; t orpus Christi, Tex as Fire" City Council wtII e0holder an Ordi rt'nce repealin Arti cl il, City; of Corpus Chrfstl,,Tech nical "Construction Codes, and adopting a new. Article II, Gtty of Car;: pus Chn h ochnicdes,;:ai Canstrustl,Qr b tberoby adoptin the Iffttroto.00ai Cada •Counti (lC, 209 :; editioncs ,dt:,fC)he lrrt4e.r national aBWrdin. Code Existin BuildF,,.; iri;g Code,tion nergy; ConservaCoda, Fuel Cas Code, Me= Ob anfcat Code•;.. :Plumbing ,Oode,. and Residential: Code for' one and •two-farr ify dwe I I i n gs;'. adopting, the.Nationa! Fire.Pre•- vantion AssoClatOfr.. (N'FPA) :,Na!Jonal Eiactricat God$, "2006' editron asthe City's Electrical Code, se_• curing the. beneftcra1' Interests and FPO* es" of the' aodea whroh are pubilc'. safety, health arid:: gge.;naraf_`:werfa:re;,. through s'tructura1 strength; stability,' sanitation adequate. • light and„ ventiiation: energy Conservation, accessibility, safety to.'life andproperty from, fire,,.windstorms;. flddd hazardsr ertd, other hagartfs attrlb uted 16 the built envl= i roninent,"inciudlrtg arw; teration, :repair rv-' mdval de.a olltigh use; and 4'Coupari(yy`' or- bultdings etruc tures, or p:remisea''< and.by regulating"thie''.r irtstallation and`rnaln tenons ot:all electrl ca! gas, meohanicak • an inV.p4inibing sys terns, which: may: be:' referred'to .as service` systems:[.: Fvr;more lnforniation;' contact the;.Peveiop Ment Services 4e pa'rthtent a"t (36x1) 926 3240,. Complete Ordinance wording rs ;on fila in' th4 Deye.iq,pment: Services Department;: r;'d' Street ) State of Texas } County of Nueces PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Ad # 5986093 PO # Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came GEORGIA LAWSON, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that she is LEGAL SALES REPRESENTITIVE AND EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLISHER, namely, the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio, Counties, and that the publication of, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 02934 which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on the 1/16/2012, 1/16/2012. $ 143.31 2Time(s) On thin day of( _ 1 LEGAL SALES REPRESENTIVE I certify that the attached document is a true and an exact copy ma• . by publisher. MICHELLE JOYCE CABRERA My Commission Expires March 19. 2016 otary Pubic; State of Texas PASSAGE ©f ORDINANCE: NO 029 43, Amend- ing Chapter 14 of 'the- Code ot::C7rdiriances, City of Corpus Chris:: ti, by repealingg Article: 11, „City ,;of Corpi{s. Christi,; Techn:.ical. Construction Codes_ and adopting new Ar- tide 11, Cityof Corpus; Christi:'','TechnIcai:, Construction Codes;: adopting 'the.: interna-: tional Code Council„ (ICC)2009 editions. of the international;. Building'Code, Exist=, ing Building Cocte;' Energy Conservation:: Code, :Fuel ,Cas Code; llechan:ical Code;.,Plumbing, Code, andReside. n= tial Code`for one: and two family dwellings • adopting the National Fire Prevention Asso= ciation (NFPA}; National Electrical Code,, 2008 edition, as the : City s Electri-, cal Code, providirig, for,penalties. This;, ordinance becomes effective, on April 9,;; 2012. /sl Armando Chapa' City Secretary