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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-02 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council TUESDAY, MARCH 2,1999 — 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on March 2, 1999, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a General Business Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vemon's Texas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit: Mayor Council members Others Attending I. CALL TO ORDER John Moser Jerry B. Madkins Barbara Terrell Joel Hillin Marshall Shelton K. H. Conatser Rusty Jergins Bea Marin Bill Stanley Don Davis, City Administrator Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary Randy Thomas, City Attorney The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 by Mayor John Moser. Mayor Moser declared a quorum present. Mayor Moser also recognized today as being Texas Independence Day, having been declared at Washington -on- the - Brazos on March 2, 183 6. II. CITIZENS' GENERAL DISCUSSION Mayor Moser recognized Boy Scouts Ryan Slezia, Nathan Collier, and Daniel Collier. General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Don Davis gave the staff report for the final plat of the Cross of Christ Subdivision Phase II. He reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of this plat. MOTION by Marshall Shelton, seconded by Rusty Jergins, to accept the final plat of the Cross of Christ Subdivision Phase II, being 4.90 acres of the 12.42 acre subdivision, and located in the 3100 block of the Northwest Loop (FM 988). Motion carried with unanimous approval. Betty Chew, Director of Community Development, gave the report on the proposed rezoning application, subject of the public hearing to follow. A change of zoning from B -2 "Secondary and Highway business District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Residential District" is proposed for this 12.46 acre tract of land located in the 1700 block of North Graham Street. The applicant, Sherwood and Myrtie Foster's Home for Children, indicates they would like to develop the site with a retirement housing complex if rezoning is accomplished. The Comprehensive Plan projected land use is residential. The proposed R -3 zoning classification will allow for development of the property with a multi - family retirement center complex. The property is served from an existing two -inch water main located in the North Graham Street right of way. Development of the property, with multi - family residential uses, will require accessing an existing six -inch water main located on the west side of the Graham Street right of way. The property is served from an existing six -inch sanitary sewer main located in the Graham Street right of way. There is also an existing fifteen -inch sanitary sewer main which crosses the eastern quadrant of the property. The property is served from existing fire hydrants located in the Graham Street right of way. Mayor Moser announced the opening of a public hearing to consider rezoning from B -2 "Secondary and Highway Business District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Residential District ", 12.46 acres of the M. R. Williams Survey, Abstract 804, Erath County, Texas, known as 1745 North Graham Street. Speaking in Support of the Rezoning: Gene Boone, President of the Foster Home for Children, POB 978, Stephenville, Texas, explained that this property was recently purchased and is contiguous with other property owned by Foster Home. There are plans to connect the two properties with a road system. General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council = Speaking in Opposition of the Rezoning: Kay Bailey, 1743 North Graham, Stephenville, Texas, submitted a petition which set out her concerns about the development of the property if rezoning is granted. Her greatest concern is the new street which will be built. This street will be situated adjacent to Bailey's property. Another concern is that the development of the property by Foster's Home will take away the rural atmosphere of her property and her neighbors' property. Mayor Moser closed the public hearing, and the council discussed the rezoning issue. MOTION by Barbara Terrell, seconded by Bea Marin, to adopt Ordinance No. 1999 -1 rezoning from B -2 "Secondary and Highway Business District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Residential District ", 12.46 acres of the M. R. Williams Survey, Abstract 804, Erath County, Texas, known as 1745 North Graham Street. Motion carried with unanimous approval. Harvey Haynes, immediate past Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the annual report for calendar year 1998. Haynes advised that Jubel Caldwell has been elected Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the year 1999. Haynes' report is as follows: The Commission considered eight zoning change requests, one subdivision proposal, two amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and two vacate of rights of way. The Planning and Zoning Commission worked for over six months developing a zoning plan for the 1,100 acres of newly annexed territory. The Commission held a public hearing in January, 1998 to finalize the Zoning Plan for this newly annexed property. This Zoning Plan should promote the orderly growth and development of these areas and enhance our entire city. The Commission also met five times in work sessions. Three of the commission's work sessions were devoted to review of the proposed Landscape Ordinance. The commission met a total of six times in 1998 to review the proposed Landscape Ordinance drafts, as well as holding two public hearings. Assisted Living Center guidelines were proposed by the commission, and adopted by the City Council in March, 1998. The commission met three times to consider amendments to the Billboard Regulations of the city's Sign Ordinance. These amended Billboard Regulations were adopted by the City Council in December, 1998. The commission is beginning a program in 1999 to review the City's Comprehensive Plan. General Business Meeting— Much 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council o IV. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION CODES: A. 1997 Uniform Building Code B. 1996 International Mechanical Code C. 1997 International Plumbing Code D. 1996 National Electrical Code Mayor Moser recognized Clarence Young, Chairman of the Plumbing Board, and Richard Alderfer, Chairman of the Mechanical Board. MOTION by Bea Marin, second by Rusty Jergins, to adopt Ordinance No. 1999 -2 adopting the above - mentioned codes. Motion carried with unanimous approval. V. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE Fire Marshal Gary Nabors presented this ordinance. MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by K. H. Conatser, to adopt Ordinance No. 1999 -3 adopting the Uniform Fire Code. Motion carried with unanimous approval. VI. CONSIDER REQUEST CONCERNING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS STATE -WIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM Dee Zachry, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Dublin, was present to answer questions about this item. Jo Nell Richardson with Cross Timbers Family Services in Stephenville was also present. MOTION by Jerry Madkins, seconded by Wm. H. Stanley, for the Stephenville City Council to submit in writing its approval for the acceptance of certificates from the Housing Authority, City of Dublin, under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Certificate Program. Motion carried with unanimous approval. VIL CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL TEXAS ART ASSOCIATION FOR DISPLAY OF ART WORK MOTION by Bea Marin, seconded by Barbara Terrell, to enter into an agreement (attached) with the Central Texas Art Association for the display of art work in City Hall. Motion carried with unanimous approval. Em General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council VIII. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM THE UPPER LEON RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT City Administrator, Don Davis, reported that staff has continued to work with the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District ( ULRMWD) to finalize a contract. If the ULRMWD receives approval of this proposal, it will allow the ULRMWD to put it in their request to the Brazos River Authority to be considered at its April board meeting. MOTION by Bea Marin, seconded by K. H. Conatser, to approve the attached proposal from Upper Leon River Municipal Water District. Motion carried with unanimous approval. IX. COMMENTS FROM HDR ENGINEERING, INC. CONCERNING WATER STUDY Barbara Terrell, Chairman of the Water Planning Committee, recapped certain events that led to the need for a water study. First, she mentioned that the City worked for several years with the Somervell County Water District to try and get a dam/reservoir on the Paluxy Reservoir. Under Senate Bill 1, the City is required to have a water plan, so requests for proposals were sent out, interviews conducted, and HDR Engineering, Inc. was contracted to conduct a long -range water source study. HDR has been in business since 1917. They were named one of the top 50 (out of 500) firms in the country by the Engineering News Records List. HDR has served over 200 public water supply entities throughout Texas. She then introduced Ken Choffel, engineer with HDR, to give his report. Also representing HDR was Larry Land. Choffel stated his purpose for speaking to the council was to respond to comments made by Dr. Hughbert Collier on the HDR long -range water supply report. Attached is backup material used by Choffel in making his report. Choffel summarized his report by staring that the city has two choices: (1) Build a pipeline to transfer treated water from Lake Proctor, blending that surface water with the ground water from the city's existing water wells. Under this scenario, Choffel said that the city would have the expense of $5 -7 million for the cost of the pipeline, but would be out no expense for additional water wells. (2) Continue to rely 100% on ground water and continuing to drill wells. Choffel said that if the well levels do not decline, the city will have spent about $9 million on new wells. If well levels do begin to decline, the city will face a water shortage with no alternative water source. General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 q Stephenville City Council 40 Choffel said that the one mistake, and the most expensive, would be to rely solely on ground water and continue to drill wells. He concluded by saying that adequate data is available to show that future water level declines are highly probable. Choffel added that an aquifer level monitoring program can be implemented to make better predictions of aquifer water level declines, but it won't bring any more water to the city. Choffel said he believes that the city should build a pipeline to Lake Proctor as soon as possible. "In the long run, it's gonna save this town a lot of money and will give you a lot of flexibility in giving you decisions of whether you want to increase surface water or drill another well, you have those choices," Choffel said. X. COUNCIL MEMBER STANLEY'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A WATER STUDY Mayor Moser made some comments about the water issue, specifically stating that we still don't know the condition of the aquifer with certainty that resolves the question. He said there does not appear to be enough data on which to base decisions. Discussion was had by the council MOTION by Bill Stanley, seconded by Marshall Shelton to enter into a letter of agreement whereby the City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting agree to conditions set out in said agreement attached hereto. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Council members Shelton, Stanley, Conatser, Jergins, and Mayor Moser. Noes: Council members Madkins, Terrell, Hillin, and Marin. XI. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT A. Northland Cable Survey Results. The City recently negotiated a cable franchise agreement extension with Northland Cable. During those negotiations, there were some questions regarding citizen surveys of cable service. The committee discussed the survey and its results with Carroll Lee, Manager of Northland Cable. The survey results will be published in the Stephenville Empire- Tribune. B. TU Electric Ordinance. MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by Joel Hillin, to adopt Ordinance No. 1999 -4 approving rate schedules for Texas Utilities Electric Company, providing an effective date therefor, providing conditions under which such rate schedules may be changed, modified, General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council p 9- amended or withdrawn, finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law. Motion carried with unanimous approval. C. Consider Employing Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Incorporated. MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by K. H. Conatser, to engage the services of Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. to prepare arbitrage rebate computations pertaining to Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1994. Motion carried with unanimous approval. XII. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT A. Ambulance Stand -by at Special Events. MOTION by Bea Marin, second by K. H. Conatser, to discontinue the practice of ambulance stand -by at special events at no charge. Bob Doty, coach of the Rodeo Team at Tarleton State University, said that this action catches them off guard for the Tarleton Rodeo which is scheduled next month, and no monies had been budgeted for this expense. Ronnie Calcoat, Service Manager for North Texas Med Trans, Inc., who provides medical transfer service for this area, stated that his company had been contacted by the Stephenville High School and by Tarleton football coaches about this situation. NTMT is agreeable to providing ambulance standby at all Stephenville High School and Tarleton football games at no cost. MOTION by Bill Stanley, second by Joel Hillin, to amend the motion by adding "with the exception of the 1999 Tarleton Rodeo, and consider this matter in the budget for 1999- 2000 ". Motion to amend passed by the following vote: Ayes: Council members Stanley, Hillin, Shelton, Terrell. Noes: Council members Marin and Conatser. Abstentions: Council members Jergins and Madkins. The amended motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council members Mann, Conatser, Stanley, and I -Ellin Noes: Council members Jergins, Shelton, Terrell, Madkins, and Mayor Moser. MOTION by Bea Marin, second by K. H. Conatser, to discontinue ambulance standby service for special events. Motion failed by the following vote: General Business Meeting— Much 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council Ayes: Council members Marin, Conatser, Hillin. Noes: Council members Jergins, Stanley, Shelton, Terrell, and Madkins. B. Application for Texas Department of Health EMS Grant MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by Jerry Madkins, to apply for a Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services marching grant. Motion carried by unanimous vote. C. Municipal Court Contract MOTION by Jerry Madkins, second by Barbara Terrell, to approve the Municipal Court contract (attached). Motion carried by unanimous vote. D. Removal of two -hour parking signs MOTION by Jerry Madkins, second by Marshall Shelton, to remove the two -hour parking signs in the downtown area. Motion carried by unanimous vote. E. Consider Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances MOTION by K. H. Conatser, second by Marshall Shelton, to adopt Ordinance No. 1999 -5 repealing the parking meter ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous vote. XIII. DISCUSS PENDING LEGISLATION MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by K. H. Conatser, to contact our State Senator David Sibley and State Representative David Lengefeld, and ask them to introduce such legislation that would allow state employees to receive compensation for serving on local governmental bodies. Motion carried with unanimous approval by roll call vote. Council members Madkins and Jergins each abstained from voting. XIV. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Rusty Jergins, seconded by Bea Marin, to approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Approval of Minutes 1. Regular Business Meeting on February 2, 1999 2. Special Council Meeting on February 16, 1999 B. Bid Award for the Annual Fuel Contract Motion carried by unanimous approval. General Business Meeting — March 2, 1999 Stephenville City Council Xv. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Don Davis reported that through the efforts of City Attorney Randy Thomas and the Director of Community Development, Betty Chew, the city has concluded all of the right -of -way acquisition for the West Side Development Project. Rusty Jergins expressed his thanks to Don Davis and Ronnie Isham, Director of Community Service, for their continued efforts on the Harbin Drive Extension and railroad signalization. XVI. ADJOURN MOTION by Rusty Jergins, seconded by K. H. Conatser, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous approval at 9:15 p.m. J Moser, Mayor 0w1MU .�.� . j /, El General Business Meeting— March 2, 1999 52 Stephenville City Council _ 1743 North Graham Stephenville, Tx. 76401 March 1, 1999 Stephenville City Council 298 West Washington Street Stephenville, Tx. 76401 To: Mayor John Moser, and Members of the Stephenville City Council I received a letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission informing me of a meeting on Feb. 19, 1999 to discuss a zoning change of the property at 1745 North Graham. I attended the meeting, as did several neighbors, and was informed by Mr. Gene Boone, representing the Foster Home, that he wants to change the zoning to allow for a retirement village, consisting of 86 units, to be built in a single - family neighborhood. This same group asked for a zoning change a few years ago for the west side of Graham Street. The request was granted, even though there was great opposition from the people that would have been directly affected by the project. Because of that opposition, the Foster Home did not erect the multi -story retirement home. Mr. Boone now feels there would be less opposition by building on the east side of Graham Street. I feel compelled to tell you 1-oppose the building of A—ny multi- family facility of any kind at this location. Many neighborhhood residents feel they will have their privacy invaded with such a large facility going in right next door. Mr. Boone indicated that an existing house would be removed and a street would be built, dividing the neighborhood. The proposed development would be located behind my house in two fields adjacent to my cattle barns and hay pastures. I would like each of you to take a minute and think what your neighborhood would look like if someone removed the house next to you, put a street to the back of your lot, and built 86 apartment units. This would probably cause you great concern, too. The traffic congestion on North Graham also creates a great problem. It is almost incomprehensible when one thinks about creating living arrangements for that many more people to enter and exit in an already crowded situation. For these reasons, I would appreciate your vote in denying the zoning change. Please keep our neighborhood from being destroyed. Sincerely, E Kay Bailey ' 3 We, the undersigned, would like the Stephenville City Council to deny the request to rezone 1745 North Graham for a Multiple Family Residential District. 1� �O ORDINANCE NO. 1999 -1 l AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE LAND DESCRIBED FROM THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF B -2 "SECONDARY AND HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT" TO R- 3 "MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ". BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: That certain land in the City of Stephenville, Texas, being all that certain 12.804 acres, being Lots 8 and 13, in Block 147, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, begin tracts of 2.89 acres and 9.57 acres out of the M. R. Williams Survey, A -804, described in Deed dated Oct. 15, 1997, recorded in Vol. 941, Page 680, Real Records of Erath County, Texas, and the 12.804 acres being described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe found in East line of N. Graham Street ( Highway No. 108) at SWC of Lot 8, for SWC of the former 2.89 acres and SWC of this tract; THENCE N. 29 3139 W. With street right -of -way, 165.93 feet to a 3/8" iron rod set for NWC of Lot 8, Westerly NWC of the 2.89 acres and Westerly NWC of this tract; THENCE N. 62 16 51 E. Partially with chain link fence, 199.78 feet to a pipe corner post at NEC of Lot 8, in West line of Lot 13, for inner corner of the 2.89 acre tract and inner corner of this tract; THENCE N. 29 25 08 W. With fence, 276.39 feet to a 3/8" iron rod set by fence corner at NWC of Lot 13, for Northerly NWC of the 2.89 acres and Northerly NWC of this tract: THENCE N. 60 00 E. (base bearing) with North line of Lot 13, along North line of the 2.89 acre tract and North line of the 9.57 acre tract, 1437.70 feet to a point on Westerly top bank of Bosque River, from which point a pipe corner post bears S. 60 W. 60.0 feet, for NEC of Lot 13, NEC of the 9.57 acres, and NEC of this tract; THENCE along top bank of river, as follows: S. 06 47 09 E. 57.45 feet, a 12" Hackberry Tree; and S. 03 45 03 W. 424.65 feet to a 3/8" iron rod set at Easterly SEC of Lot 13, for SEC of the 9.57 acres and Easterly SEC of this tract; THENCE S. 61 15 54 W. with fence, South line of Lot 13, South line of the 9.57 acres and a South line of the 2.89 acre tract, 1077.21 feet to a pipe comer post, at inner corner of Lot 13 and inner corner of the 2.89 acre tract, for inner corner of this tract; THENCE S. 18 00 03 E. with fence, 63.06 feet to a spike set in 26" P. O. Tree, at Southerly SEC of Lot 13, for Southerly SEC of the 2.89 acre tract, and Southerly SEC of this tract; 55 ORD MC I THENCE S. 6150 39 W. Partially with fence, along South lines of Lots 13 and 8, and South line of the 2.89 acre tract, 293.02 feet to the place of beginning, containing 12.804 acres. And it is hereby rezoned that the zoning classification change from the classification of B -2 "secondary and Highway Business District' to RR3 "Multiple Family Residential District', in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Stephenville. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of March, 1999. 4o�n — J hn Moser, Mayor ATTEST: � A� mk kb mk Donald B. Davis, City Admini Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality no OMDOC 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1999 - 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS; ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTING THE 1996 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 1997 SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTING THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF HEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE. Section 1.01 Adoption of Building Code and Amendments, Additions, and Deletions The Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, including all appendices, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, is hereby adopted, and designated as the building code of the City of Stephenville, Texas, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments, additions, and deletions to the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, are hereby adopted and attached as Exhibit "A" to this ordinance. Exhibit "A" shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said Uniform Building Code as adopted and the other provisions of this Chapter, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former. Section 1.02 Adoption of Plumbing Code and Amendments, Additions and Deletions The International Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, including Appendix Chapters E, F, and G, as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, is hereby adopted, and designated as the plumbing code of the City of Stephenville, Texas, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments, additions, and deletions to the International Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, are hereby adopted and attached as Exhibit "B" to this ordinance. Exhibit `B" shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City of Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Plumbing Code as adopted and the other provisions of this Chapter, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former. WLTIOMDOC 1 Section 1.03 Adoption of Mechanical Code and Amendments, Additions and Deletions The International Mechanical Code, 1996 Edition, and the 1997 Supplement to the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix Chapter A, as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, is hereby adopted, and designated as the mechanical code of the City of Stephenville, Texas, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments, additions, and deletions to the International Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, and the 1997 Supplement to the International Mechanical Code, are hereby adopted and attached as Exhibit "C" to this ordinance. Exhibit "C" shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between said International Mechanical Code as adopted and the other provisions of this Chapter, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former. Section 1.04 Adoption of Electrical Code and Amendments, Additions and Deletions The National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, including all appendices, as published by National Fire Protection Association, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, is hereby adopted, and designated as the electrical code of the City of Stephenville, Texas, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments, additions, and deletions to the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, are hereby adopted and attached as Exhibit "D" to this ordinance. Exhibit "D" shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville,Texas. In the event a conflict is determined to exist between National Electrical Code as adopted and the other provisions of this Chapter, the latter provisions shall be construed as controlling and taking precedence over the former. Section 1.05 Permit Fees Permit fees shall be collected prior to the issuance of any permit for building construction work, plumbing work, mechanical work, or electrical work in accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule, adopted and attached as Exhibit `B" to this ordinance. Exhibit `B" shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas. Section 1.06 Registration and License Requirement for Plumbing Contractors It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation who is not registered with the City of Stephenville, Texas, to engage in the design, installation, construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, or modification of plumbing systems. The registration application shall require the plumbing contractor's name, local address and telephone number, and such other information as the Building Official may determine appropriate and proper with respect to background, experience, and previous registration of the applicant. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed as a plumber in accordance with the provisions of the law of the State of Texas and having failed to register said license with the City of Stephenville, Texas, to engage in plumbing work as described above. R M LTIOMDOC 2 Section 1.07 Registration and License Requirements for Mechanical Contractors It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation who is not registered with the City of Stephenville, Texas, to engage in the design, installation, construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, or modification of equipment for environment air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, process heating or cooling systems, or ventilation systems. The registration application shall require the mechanical contractor's name, local address and telephone number, and such other information as the Building Official may determine appropriate and proper with respect to background, experience, and previous registration of the applicant. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed as an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in accordance with the provisions of the law of the State of Texas and having failed to register said license with the City of Stephenville, Texas, to engage in mechanical work as described above. Section 1.08 Registration and License Requirements for Electrical Contractors It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation who is not registered with the City of Stephenville, Texas, to engage in the design, installation, construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, or modification of electrical systems. The registration application shall require the electrical contractor's name, local address and telephone number, previous registration of the applicant, and an appropriate showing of qualifications by the applicant. An appropriate showing of qualifications by an applicant shall be made by the presentation of a valid and current electrician's license issued by a city which first required the taking and passing of the Texas Standard Electrical Examination or any other test for the issuance thereof deemed appropriate by the Building Official or Electrical Board. Section 1.09 Violations and Penalties Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be fined for each and every day during which any violation of any provision of this ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two- hundred dollars ($200.00). Section 1.10 Cumulative Clause This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Stephenville, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. Section 1.11 Severability Clause It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, that the terms and conditions of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, _ sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance should be declared unconstitutional by the valid 59 MULTIOR .DOC 3 judgement or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections of this ordinance. Section 1.12 Savings Clause All rights and remedies of the City of Stephenville, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances affecting building construction, building codes, fire codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, permit issuance, or contractor registration within the City which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. Section 1.13 Effective Date The City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper in general circulation. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE , TEXAS this 2ND day of MARCH, 1999. Q4 P&2-� J Moser, Mayor ATTEST: Reviewed by Donald B. Davis, City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality W LTIOMDOC 4 EXHIBIT "A" Recommended Amendments to the 1997 Uniform Building Code * *Section 209; add a new definition to read as follows: REASON: To provide a definition that did not previously exist in the Code. * *Section 214, change definition of "Mechanical Code" to read as follows: MECHANICAL CODE is the bWferwn International Mechanical Code" —'' pretxulgated as adopted by this jurisdiction. REASON: To reference NCTCOG's recommended code. * *Section 217; change definition of "Plumbing Code "to read as follows: PLUMBING CODE is the International Plumbing Codem, as adopted by this jurisdiction. REASON: To reference NCTCOG's recommended code. * *Section 220; add a new definition for "Self-service Storage Facility ". SELF - SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY is real property designed and used for the pWose of renting or leasing individual storage and removing personal propga on a self - service a, i REASON: To provide a definition of a term used in a recommended amendment. * *Section 302.4,Exception #3; changed to read as follows: 3. In the one -hour occupancy separation between Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies, the separation may be limited to the installation of not less 3 than one -half inch gypsum board. Qr materials approved for one -hour fire- resistive A -1 F f construction on the garage side; and a self elesixg, tightfitting solid weed weathe sus oed door 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, or a sel€- slesing, tightfitting door having a fire- protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with Part II of UBC Standard 7 -2, which is a part of this code, is permitted in lieu ... (remainder to read the same). REASON: To make the code consistent with the prevailing practice in the region. "Section 305.9, change to read as follows: 305.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved fire alarm system shall be provided for Group E Occupancies vAffi an aeoupant lead af 40 ar mAre persons. In Division 3 Occupancies, system smoke detectors shall be installed in all rooms used by children. In Group E Occupancies provided with an ... (remainder of section unchanged) ... REASON: To provide a higher level of protection for rooms occupied by children in Group E, Division 3 occupancies. "Section 310:9.1.3; add an Exception to read as follows: Exception: Whenever rewiring or new wiring occurs during the alteration, repair or addition process that in the opinion of the Building Official makes it possible to hardwire the smoke detectors, then those that can be hardwired shall be installed as required for new construction. REASON: To add an exception that encourages the hardwiring of smoke detectors when circumstances would feasibly allow it. "Section 310.9.L4; add a sentence at the end to read as follows: If. in the opinion of the Building Official- the sounding of one alarm is not loud enough to be heard in all sleeping areas one or more detectors may be required to be interconnected. REASON: In very large dwellings, the alarm should alert occupants in all sleeping areas. "Section 311.2.3.5; changed to read as follows: 311.2.3.5 Vehicle barriers. In parking garages where any parking area is located more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the adjacent grade, deck. floor or ramp. vehicle barriers shall be provided. (remainder of section unchanged) REASON: To provide additional definition as to when vehicle barriers are required in parking garages. M r1a * *Section 403.1; changed to read as follows: SECTION 403 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B OF14GE BI-4-1-0-MG-9 -4—ND GROUP R4 DINISION 4 HIGH RISE OCCUPANCIES 403.1 Scope. This section applies to all r p D e ffice buildings and n_..,..... D Division , Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 55 feet (22 868 16 764 mm) above the ... (remainder ofparagraph unchanged) ... with Section 403.2. Exception: Qpen parking garages in compliance with Section 311.9. REASON: Longtime regional amendment — based on equipment available — companion to allow tradeoffs. * *Section 403.2.2, item #2; changed to read as follows: 2. Except for corridors ' , and partitions separating dwelling units or guest rooms, all interior- nonbearing partitions required to be one -hour fire - resistive construction by Table 6 -A may be of non - combustible construction without a fire - resistive time period. For allowable reduction of corridor construction. see Section 1004.3.4.3. REASON: Current practice in many cities in the region. * *Section 403.2.2, item #3; delete. 3. F!Fe dampes, ether- &aa these needed to preterat floor- seiling assemblies to mainta REASON: To retain a requirement for fire dampers even if an automatic sprinkler system exists. * *Section 403.5.2, add a third paragraph to read as follows: Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate an alarm signal on the alarming floor the floor above and the floor below and identify on an annunciator the zone or address from which the alarm signal originated. REASON: To provide cost savings with a more practical provision. * *Section 403.5.3; change to read as follows: 403.5.3 Fire department communication system. A two -way, approved fire department communication system shall be provided for fire department use. It shall operate between the central control station and elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency and standby power rooms,_fte A3 6 3 REASON: To expand the areas in which a fire department communication system is located. "Section 403.7, item #1; add an Exception #4 to read as follows: 4. When corridors are not required to be of fire - resistive construction under Section 1004.3.4.3 the elevator lobby is not required. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 503.4.8, add a third paragraph to read as follows: For one- and two - family dwellings and apartment buildings open metal cnort structures may be constructed within zero U feet of the l =ga line without fire - resistive or opening protection when the location of such is approved as required by other City ordinances REASON: Unreasonable to expect firewall on carports. "Section 504.3, change the exceptions to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. The major occupancy classification of a building may be used to determine the allowable area of such building when the major use occupies not less than 90 percent of the area of any floor of the a non- aprinklered building, or not less than 80 percent of the area of any floor of a building Vrovided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout: and provided that other minor accessory uses shall not exceed the basic area permitted by Table 5 -13 for such minor uses and that various uses are separated as specified in Section 302.4. 2. Groups, B, F, M and S and Group H, Division 5 Occupancies complying with the provisions of Section 505.2 may contain other occupancies provided that such occupancies do not occupy more than 10 percent of the area of any floor of a non -sprinklered building, or not more than 20 percent of the area of anv floor of a buildin¢ nrovided with an automatic sprinkler systemim throughout: nor more than the basic area permitted in the occupancy by Table 5 -B for such occupancy, and further provided that such occupancies are separated as specified in Section 302.4. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 505 2, add a third paragraph to read as follows: • �' JL '� - } • • •-� •• • -• •11 1 - }} A -4 64 throughout as specified in Chanter 9 and entirely surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width The unlimited area provisions of this paragrmph cannot be used in conjunction with the fire - resistive substitution provisions of Section 5Q& .L Type II -FR building& I Type II -1hr buildings with five or less stories. 3, hype II -N buildings with three or less stories. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 505.3; items #1 through #4 are changed to read as follows: 1. e e flown " 2. Section 904.2.6 for Group H, Division 1 and 2 Occupancies. 3. _ deltel 4. Seetien 402, Mria. Section 505.2 for unlimited area. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 506, items #1 through #5 of the second paragraph are changed to read as follows: 1. Section 904.2.6 for Group H, Division 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 Occupancies. 2. (delete) 3. delete 4. Seetien 402, Atria. Section 505.2 for unlimited area. 5. Section 904.2.7 for Group I, Divisions 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies used as hospitals, nursing homes or health -care centers in Type II One -hour, Type III One -hour, Type N or Type V One -hour construction. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 508 unchanged except item #6 is changed to read as follows: 6. Corridors, except as specifically exempted in Sections 1004.3.4.3 (Sections 1004.3.4.3.1 and 1004.3.4.3.2). REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. A -5 65 * *Section 607.2.1; delete. REASON: Deleted to allow local requirements to govern. * *Section 607.4, change to read as follows: 607.4 Hot water supply to fixtures. The hot water supply to any fixture requiFiRg hot water shall be installed on the left side of the fixture. REASON: For safety and consistency. * *Section 608.1; changed to read as follows: 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross - connections or any other piping connections to the system. Back flow preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local regulations. backflow preventer applications shall conform to Table 608.1. REASON: To allow local requirements to govern. * *Section 608.17, changed to read as follows: 608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local regulations. installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8. REASON: To allow local requirements to govern. * *Section 702.3; changed to read as follows: 702.3 Building sewer pipe. Building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 2 702.3. REASON: Corrected a misprint in the code. * *Section 708.3.4, changed to read as follows: 708.3.4 Upper terminal Raw . Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its unner terminal 4- VIAmAut rhAII -he prei4ded at the base of eaGh waste or- sail . Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five (5 ) feet 103 i (1524 mm ) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. REASON: To eliminate the requirement for exessive cleanouts. * *Section 712.5; added to read as follows: 712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and when in any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or gjectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. (For storm drainage. see Section 1111.) REASON: Added a requirement for dual pump systems. * *Section 714.1; changed to read as follows: . , ,. . .. 714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing requirements for plumbing drainage systems shall be determined by approved 6epgnAer- pre design methods. REASON: The code was too restrictive. * *Section 802.1.1; delete the exception. REASON: Already covered in Section 409.2. * *Section 802.4, change to read as follows: MA Standpipes. Standpipes shall be individually trapped. Standpipes shall extend a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) and a maximum of 42 inches (1066 mm) above the trap. Access shall be provided to all standpipe traps and drains for rodding. No standpipe shall be installed below the floor. REASON: To be more consistent with current regional practice. Systems are less susceptible to improper modifications * *Section 904.1; changed to read as follows: 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6) inches (M 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. B -9 104 REASON: To provide for consistency on a regional basis. * *Section 904.5; changed to read as follows: 904.5 Location of vent terminal. An open vent terminal from a drainage system shall not be located directly beneath any door, openable window, or other air intake opening of the building or of an adjacent building, and any such vent terminal shall not be within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally of such an opening unless it is at least 2 3 feet (618 215 mm) above the top of such opening. REASON: To make consistent with the mechanical code. * *Section 912.1; changed to read as follows: 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, s4iks and lavateries or indirect waste receptors. REASON: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories. * *Section 912.2; changed to read as follows: 912.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a sinh� lavatety o standpipe, and the horizontal combination drain and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). REASON: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories. * *Section 1002.10; delete. REASON: This is already covered by State regulations. * *Section 1003; see below. {Until the various Health and Water Departments in the region can coordinate a uniform grease trap section, it was agreed that each city would have to modify this section individually.} * *Section 1106.1; changed to read as follows: 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leader, building storm drains, building storm L_) sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on five (5 ) inches per hour the 100 year-heurly rainfall rate indioated I 105 * *Table 5-.4; insert a footnote #8 to the heading "EXTERIOR WALLS $" and add the footnote to read as follows: @ When the exterior wall of a non - high -rise building is more than 20 feet from the properly line the fire - resistive requirements for exterior bearing and exterior nonbearing walls may be reduced by one -hour when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler Mtem throughout as specified in Chapter 9 However, a wall that is mquired to be one -hour may not be reduced except as allowed under Section 508. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Table 6-A, insert a footnote #4 in building element #8, "8. Roofs and roof - ceilings 4 " and add a footnote #4 to read as follows: 4The fire - resistive requirements for roofs of non -high -rise buildings may be reduced by one -hour when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in Chapter 9, REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 708.21; add anew sentence to item #4 to read as follows: For combustion air ducts within dwelling units. see also Section 709.1. Exception to item #1 of the Mechanical Code, REASON: To provide additional clarity. * *Section 708.3.1.2.1; change exception #2 to read as follows: 2. Where approved sprinklers are installed within the attic space, -draftstopping may be as specified in the exception to Section 708.3.1.2.2. REASON: To provide additional clarity. * *Section 708.3.1.2.2; change the exception to read as follows: Exception: Where approved automatic sprinklers are installed within the attic space, the area between draft stops maybe 9,000 square feet (836 mZ) and the greatest horizontal dimension may be 100 feet (30 480 mm). REASON: To provide additional clarity. A -6 619 * *Section 709.6.1; changed to read as follows: 709.6.1 General. When protection of openin sg is required. 44ffe l} thrueh penetrations of the fire- resistive walls shall comply ... (remainder of section unchanged) . REASON: Deemed an unreasonable requirement and continues current prevailing practice in the region. * *Section 709.7; changed to read as follows: 709.7 Membrane Penetrations. When protection of openin sg is required. Membrane membrane penetrations of the fire- resistive ... (remainder ofsection unchanged) . REASON: Deemed an unreasonable requirement and continues current prevailing practice in the region. * *Section 713.10; item #5 is changed to read as follows: 5. Penetrations of elevator lobbies required by Sections 3082 403.7 and 1004.3.4.5. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 713.10; add a fourth paragraph to read as follows. For dampers in combustion air openings- see also Section 710.2 of the Mechanical Code For ddperc in use with direct -fired air - heating equipment see also Section 915.7 of the Mechanical Code. REASON: To provide additional clarity and guidance. * *Section 713.11; add a fourth paragraph to read as follows: For penetrations of ducts conyQdng hazardous exhausts see also Section 510.6.4 of the Mechanical Code For dampers in combustion air openings, see also Section 710.2 of the Mechanical Code For dampers in use with direct -fired air - heating equipment see also Section 915.7 of the Mechanical Code For penetrations of ducts in H -6 Occupancies see also Section 1202.2.5 of this code. REASON: To provide additional clarity and guidance. A -7 67 * *Section 902, subitems 1.3,1.4,1.5 and 1.6 added to read as follows: 1.3 U.B.C. Standard 9-4 Standard on Aircraft Hangars 1.4 U.B.C. Standard 9 -5 Installation of Halon Fire Extinguishing System, 1.5 U.B.C. Standard 9 -6. Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 1.6 U.B.C. Standard 9 -7, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes REASON: To add additional UBC Standards that are used by jurisdictions in the region. * *Section 904.1.2, changed to read as follows: 904.1.2 Standards. Fire- extinguishing systems shall comply with U.B.C. Standards 9 -1, and 9- 2 9 -4.9 -5 and 9 -6: along with the appropriate National Fire Protection Association Standards. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Automatic fire - extinguishing systems not covered with U.B.C. Standard 9 -1, eF 9 -2, 9-4, 9 -5 or 9-6 shall be approved and installed in accordance with approved standards. 2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water - supply main when approved by the building official, provided the domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for the combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such case, the sprinkler system connection shall be made between the public water main or meter and the building shutoff valve, and there shall not be intervening valves or connections. The fire department connection may be omitted when approved by the fire department. 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies four stories or less may be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 9 -3. 4. Automatic sprinkler systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings an d Manufactured Homes may be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 9 -7. 5. Where sprinklers are installed in electrical rooms they shall be ,sgparated from the buildings main sprinkler system by a pre -action valve. This valve shall be connected to fire detection devices) in the electrical room. Sprinkler piping shall remain dry until the fire detection device activates and opens the pre -action valve. Detection devices shall have a minimum temperature rating of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkler head(s) shall be of a We to remain closed until sufficient heat is present to open them. The s rip 'nklgr(s) shall have a minimum temperature rating of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkler heads in electrical rooms shall be protected with a listed guard over the head. Sprinkler heads may be installed in electrical rooms without the pre- action valve, fire detection device and guard if approved tamper proof sprinkler heads are installed in place of standard heads. A -8 68 Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply mquirements of the respective standards: however every fire protection system shall be designed with a 5 psi margin of safety. REASON: Documents and standardizes current practices in the region. "Section 904.1.3, change to read as follows: 904.1.3 Modifications. When residential sprinkler systems as set forth in UBC Standard 9 -3 are provided, exceptions to, or reductions in, code requirements based on the installation of an automatic fire- extinguishing system are not allowed. Allowable tradeoffs for or increases in, Building Code provisions based on the installation of an automatic fire - extinguishing system are not allowed. Exception: Reductions are allowed for the following provisions: .1., Section 708.3.1.1.3. draft stops in floor - ceiling assemblies. I Section 708.3.1.2.1 draft "sin attics. 3, Section 708.3.1.2.2 draft stops in attics. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 904.2.2; item #S is changed and items #6 and #7 are added to read as follows: 5. Throughout all buildings with a floor level other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1511-v4thaneempantlead afIQ Armor that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: delete 2. Open parking structures in compliance with Section 311.9. 3. Group F, DMsien 2 . (deltel b,—High--Piled 'Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 15'. see Section 8101 of the Fire Code, 7. Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing Mmy booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system as specified in the Fire Code. REASON: To increase when sprinklers are required which is a companion to sprinkler tradeoffs. "Section 904.2.6.4, added to read as follows: A -9 69 REASON: To provide better clarity. 904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling units, every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant load of 20 o more than 10, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick - response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building. REASON: To increase when sprinklers are required which is a companion to sprinkler tradeoffs. * *Sections 904.2.10, 904.2.10.1 and 904.2.10.2; added to read as follows: 904 210 Group S Occupancies 904 210 1 Self- service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities Exception: One story self - service storage facilities that have no interior corridors with a one -hour fire -rated occupancyparation wall installed between every storage compartment. 904 2 10 2 Group S. Division 5 Occupancies Aircraft hangers shall be classified by Gro1w and Type* and shall be provided with a fire - extinguishing system as specified by UBC Standard -4 / n M F774 /•/r / . IM/WS co—niunction with any other-provision Qf this ca "e REASON: To provide a reference to the UBC Standard 9 -4. * *Section 904.4; subparagraph 4.4 of item #4 is changed to read as follows: 4.4 Other approved fire- protection equipment or Class 11 standpipes are L installed in such areas. REASON: To not limit the range of options of fire protection equipment. A -10 170 * *Section 904.5.3;change the third paragraph to read as follows: There shall be a_two -way outlet at least one eutle above the roof line on every standnine when the roof has a slope of less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3% slope). Exception: Where the stairway extends to the roof, the two -way outlet may be located at the topmost floor landing_ REASON: To help ensure adequate fire department access to the outlets. * *Section 904.5.3; add a new paragraph to read as follows: All Class I standpipes shall be: L Water filled at all times; or. I Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 pig air pressure with a hi,gMow alarm. REASON: To provide provisions to help ensure the readiness and operation of Class I Standpipes. * *Section 906.1;add an Exception #3 to item #1 to read as follows: 3. Buildings pmtected througbQut by an =roved automatic aprinkler REASON: To match current prevailing practice in the region. * *Section 906.6.3 ;add an Exception to read as follows: Exception: In buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system curtain boards need only to extend down from the ceiling for a minimum depth of four (4) feet. REASON: To match current prevailing practice in the region. * *Table 9-A; change Occupancy Item #5, Standpipe Class for sprinklered buildings from "No requirement" to Class "P: A -11 71 REASON: To provide standpipe requirements for those occupancies. * *Section 1004.2.4; change the exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1 The separation distance determined in accordance with this section may be measured along a direct path of exit travel within a corridor serving exit enclosures. The walls of any such exit enclosure shall not be less than 30 feet (9144 mm), measured in a straight line, from the walls of another exit enclosure. 2 When the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler sy tem th_rqughout at least two of the exits or exit - access doorways shall be placed a distance apart r4ual to not less than one third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served in lieu of one half measured in a straight line between the center of such exits or exit acce s doorways REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 1004.25.23; add a second paragraph to read as follows: When reduction of corridor construction is allowed under Section 1004.3.4.3. the reduction shall not apply to the corridors of this section for extra travel distance REASON: To provide limits on sprinkler tradeoffs. * *Section 1004.25.25, changed to read as follows: 1004.2.5.2:5 Factory, hazardous and storage occupancies. In a one stery building classified as a Group H, Division 5 aircraft repair hangar, or as a Group F or Group S Occupancy, the travel distance shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) and may be increased to 400 feet (121 920 mm) if the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout. and is also REASON: To match current prevailing practice in the region. * *Section 1004.2.6, changed to read as follows: 1004.2.6 Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit - access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in hallways and corridors more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. Exceptions: 1 In occupancies in Use Group B where the building is - ' ggWpped throughout with an automatic sp 'uk er system, the length of dead -end A -12 72 corridors shall not-exceed 50 1 mm 2. A dead-end corridor shall not be limil.Qd in length w Apre the lengfb of the dead-end corridor is less than 2.5 times thp least width of the deai-e-rl REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. "Section 1004.3.4.3, Exceptions #4, S and 6 are changed to read as follows: 4. Corridor walls and ceilings of Group B Occupancies need not be of fire- resistive construction m4thin -fee s_ res � -' � w o an ereupant lead of Inn ef less -when the entire story in which the space is located is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system throughout and an automatic smoke - detection system installed within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. Use of this exception will not permit the use of non rated non protected construction in the following_ --for the exit enclosure separation in exception #1 of Section 1004.2.4 -to optam the 100 toot travel distance increase of Section 1004.2.5.2.3. -to convey air to or from rooms as stated in Section 601.2 of the Mechanical Code except that private corridors within a single tenant space may be used to convey air provided that smoke detectors are install within the tenant corridor in accordance with their listing :. •� all sprinkler Use of this exception will not permit the use of non rated non protected -construction in the following; -for the exit enclosure separation in exception #1 of Section 1004.2.4. -to obtain the 100 foot travel distance increase of Section 1004.2.5.2.3. -to convey air to or from rooms as stated in Sr&tion 601.2 of the Mechanical Code. 6. In Group B office buildings of Type corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire- resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the enfir-e story in Whi the space is lesated is equipped with an approved autematie spfinkder- system an arc automatic smoke - detection system is — installed within the corridor. The A -13 73 actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke - detection system shall be connected to the-building's fire alarm system where such a system is provided REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 1004.3.4.5; add Exception #4 to read as follows: 4 When corridors are not required to be of fire- resistive construction under Section 1004.3.4.3. the elevator lobby is not required REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 1005.3.3.7, changed to read as follows: 1005.3.3.7 Pressurized enclosure. In a building having a floor level used for human occupancy located more than 773 55 feet (22 86 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, all required exit enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 and this section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an approved fire alarm system. Exception$: L If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system, pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot -type smoke detector listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each vestibule entry. 2. Qpen parking gamges in compliance with Section 311.9. A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute (1180 L /s) of air at the design pressure difference shall be located in the upper portion of such pressurized exit enclosures. REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 1005 3.3.7.1, changed to read as follows: 1005.3.3.7.1 Vestibules. Pressurized exit enclosures shall be provided with a pressurized entrance vestibule that complies with the requirements of this section. Exception: For buildings Nuipped with an automatic sprinkler system, vestibules may be omitted provided all enclosed exit enclosures are equipped with a barometric dampered relief gpening at the top and the stairway supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge a minim= of 2.500 cubic feet per minute 1180 through the relief opening while maintaining a minimum A -14 74 ter column in the shaft relative to atmospheric Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be initiated by activation of an approved fire alarm sygm. If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot -type smoke detector listed for releasing service located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of each enclo ure door, Such equipment shall also be activated by actuation of the automatic sprinkler system, REASON: To provide a sprinkler tradeoff to promote installation of automatic sprinkler systems. * *Section 1006.3.3.1; changed to read as follows: 1006.3.3.1 General. Exterior exit stairways serving as a portion of the exit discharge in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3.3. An exterior exit stairway serves as an exit discharge component in a means of egress system and is open on not less than two adjaeent sides, except for required structural columns and open -type handrails and guardrails. The adjoining open ... (remainder of section unchanged)... for interior stairways. REASON: Current provision is deemed too strict and unreasonable. * *Section 1101.2, add an item #2 to read as follows: 2. Alternate Design Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. State certification of final inspection must be provided before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. REASON: To provide for coordination with the State. * *Section 1202.2.1; add this exception after the second paragraph to read as follows: Exception: Bathroom exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present and the duct does not penetrate an occupancy separation. REASON: To provide for a more reasonable alternative. * *Section 1203.3, change the exception after the third paragraph to read as follows: Exception: Private laundry Laundr-y rooms in Group R, Division 3 and inside individual dwelling units of Group R Division 1 Occupancies. A -15 75 REASON: To provide for a more reasonable alternative. * *Section 1506.3; change to read as follows: 1506.3 Overflow Drains and Scuppers. Where roof drains are required, overflow drains having the same size as the r-eef dFains hall be installed A4: the iplet flew line leeat_d n kwhe- ' mm) abeve the !a-A, point of the or overflow scupper drain, -a nd h'1.4 'ieig t of A : «,.hes (102 ) y be ll d in tie adlasent parapet -walls 4th the inlet flow Rae 1.. aced 2 inehes /51 nun) abeve the 1 peint C the adjaeei# roe € shall be sized and installed in accordance with Section 1107 of the Plumbing Code. Overflow drains shall discharge to an approved location and shall not be connected to roof drain lines. REASON: To coordinate with the sizing requirements found in the plumbing code. * *Table No. 15 A and footnotes changed to read as follows: *Insert a footnote #5 in the heading "TABLE 15 -A - MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES £11 *Change the roof classes for R -3, Types III -one -hour, III -N, IV, V -one -hour and V -N from "NR "to "C". *Delete footnotes 1 and 3. *Change footnote #4 to read as follows: a of not less than one 1.. 5 r F sheet, or built up reefmg eensisting of t. layers f felt .7 ,... f e:.b material of 300 Te nds fi »e (14.6 v ) of b.i..1 , etw e ,ea suF&oing material-, or- 250 i3eunds . °i of emshed slag. When exceeding 120 sq ft of projected roof area. the roof class shall be a minimum of Class C or shall be non - combustible *Add a footnote #5 to read as follows: 'All individual reolacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by his table. REASON: To match current prevailing practice in the region. * *Section 2501.2; delete. REASON: Allow inspections at the discretion of each jurisdiction. A -16 "Section 2903; changed to read as follows: SECTION 2903 — ALTERNATE NUMBER OF FIXTURES As an a recommended but not required alternate to the minimum number of plumbing fixtures required by this chapter, see Appendix Chapter 29 of this code or Table 403.1 of the Plumbing Code VAea adopted, t o .wt in seetion 101 •t n i a the y of"s- ehapten REASON: To provide recommended, but not required, guidance on the number of fixtures. "Section 3504, Part II, Chapter 9, changed to read as follows: 9 -1; 307.11.3, 321.1, 403.2, 404.3.1, 405.1.1, 804.1, 902, 904.1.2, 904.1.3, 904.2.6.3, 904.2.7, 904.3.2, 2603.7.1, 2603.8.1 Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13- 19961994 -, National Fire Protection Association. 9 -2; 902, 904.1.2, 904.5.1 Standpipe Systems. Standard for Installation of Standpipe Systems and Hose Systems, NFPA 14 -1996 4993, National Fire Protection Association. 9 -3; 804.1, 805, 902, 904.1.2, 904.1.3, 2603.7.1, 2603.8.1 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Group R Occupancies Four Stories or Less. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, NFPA 13R- 199611&9, National Fire Protection Association. 9-4. 902 904.2.6.4.904.2.10.2 Aircraft Hangars Standard on Aircraft Hangars NFPA 409 -1995 National Fire Protection Association. 9 -5. 902.904.1.2 Halon Fire Exting 'dishing System Standard on Halon 1301 Fire ExtingWshing Syatems. NFPA 12A -1992 National Fire Protection Association. 9 -6: 902, 90401.2 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances NFPA 24 -1995. National Fire Protection Association, 9 -7. 902 904.1.2 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. NFPA 13D -1996. National Fire Protection Association. REASON: To update the UBC Standards to the most current edition of NFPA Standards. "Appendix Section 421. 1, add an exception to paragraph #1 to read as follows: A -17 7.7 REASON: To provide for a more reasonable alternative. * *Appendix Section 1107.4; added to read as follows: 1107.4 Alternate Design Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. State certification of final inspection must be provided before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. REASON: To provide for coordination with the State. * *Appendix Section 1516.3, subparagraph #1; changed to read as follows: 1. Asphalt shingles. Not more than one two overlays of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof. Asphalt ..1.. oes applied over te ^a shingles all net lhwe less fima T-5Te 30 nonpefferated J REASON: Reflects local insurance company practices. * *U.B.C. Standard No. 9 -1 is changed to read as follows: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9 -1 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS See Sections 307.10; 404.3.1; 405.1.1; 405.3.4; 804.1; 902; 904.1.2; 904.1.3;904.2.6.3; 904.2.8; 904.2.9; 2603.7.1; 2603.8.1, Item 4; Appendix 327.2, Uniform Building Code This standard, with certain exceptions, is based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13- 1126444. Part I of this standard contains the exceptions to NFPA 13 -1996. * *Delete all of Part I and Part II and replace with a new Part I to read as follows: Part I SECTION 9.101— AMENDMENTS The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by this standard applies to the selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of sprinkler systems, except as follows: A -18 78 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -6 of this code. 3. All references to NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 94 of this code. 4. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall be taken to mean the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction. 5. All references to NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -7 of this code. 6. All references to NFPA 13 -R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -3 of this code. 7. All references to NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -2. S. Sec. 1-1 is amended by changing the note to read as follows: Consult other recognized and accepted standards for additional requirements relating to water supplies. 9. Sec. 14 is amended by changing the definition of "approved" and "listed" as follows: The definitions of "approved and "listed" shall be as set forth in Volume I of this code. 10. Sec. 14.1 is amended by deleting the definitions of the terms "limited combustible material," "noncombustible material," "should" and "standard;" by deleting the note following the definition of "sprinkler system;" and by adding a definition for "thermal barrier" to read as follows: Thermal Barrier is a material that will limit the average temperature rise of the unexposed surface to not more than 250° F. (121° C.) After 15 minutes of fire exposure complying with nationally recognized standards. 11. Sec. 14.7 is amended to read as follows: 1.4.7 For the purpose of determining the level 'of protection to be provided by required sprinkler system installations, Table 1.4.7 shall be used. For hazard classifications other than those indicated, see appropriate nationally A -19 recognized standards for design criteria. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use, they shall be designed and installed to have a sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2). Use is considered undetermined if not specified at time permit is issued. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy. Other Uniform Codes or standards contain sprinkler system design criteria for Fire control or suppression of specific hazards. Table 1.4.7 — Hazard Classification Occupancy of Building or Portion Thereof Hazard Classification Group A Occupancies used as meeting rooms, library reading rooms, restaurant seating Light areas, clubs, theaters, museums, health clubs, educational classrooms and churches. Group B Occupancies used as offices, data processing areas, colleges and universities. Group E Occupancies other than shops and laboratories. Group I Occupancy living and sleeping areas. Group F, Division 1 Occupancies. Typically these uses are such that the quantity and combustibility of contents is such that relatively low- rate -of- heat - release fires would be expected. Groups B, F and S Occupancies used for light manufacturing, commercial kitchens, Ordinary Group 1 laundries, automobile parking garages, bakeries, canneries, electronic plants, beverage manufacturing and glass products manufacturing plants not producing dust or fibers. Typically these uses are such that the quantity of combustibles is relatively low, the combustibility of contents is moderate, storage does not exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) in height, and moderate - rate -of- heat - release fires would be expected. Groups B, F, M and S Occupancies used for chemical plant laboratories, mercantile, Ordinary Group 2 machine shops, printing, plants, library stack areas, metal working, wood product assembly, textile manufacturing, confectionery products, cold storage warehouses,2 cereal mills, service stations and repair garages. Typically these uses are such that the quantity of combustibles is moderate. The combustibility of contents is moderate, storage does not exceed 12 feet. (3658 mm) in height2 and moderate- rate -of- heat - release fires would be expected. Also: Group A Occupancies such as exhibition halls. Group B, F and S Occupancies used as to tobacco products manufacturing, paper and pulp mills, piers and wharfs, and warehousing2 of higher combustible contents (including packaging). Group H Occupancies used as fee mills, tire manufactiring, chemical plants, repair garages and woodworking. Group H, Division 6 Occupancies (except extra - hazard areas). Typically these uses are such that high- rate -of- heat - release fires would be expected and the spread of fire would be rapid. Group H Occupancies used for printing [using inks with flash points below 100° F. (38° C)], Extra Hazard combustible hydraulic fluid -use areas such as die casting and metal extruding, upholstering Group 1 with plastic foam, rubber reclaiming, compounding, drying, milling, vulcanizing, plywood A -20 and particle board manufacturing, saw mills, textile picking, opening, blending, garnetting, carding and combining of cotton, synthetics, wool shoddy or burlap. Typically these uses are such that a significant fire hazard exists. Group H Occupancies used as asphalt saturating, flammable liquids spraying, flow coating, Extra Hazard open oil quenching, varnish and paint dipping, solvent cleaning, and manufactured home or Group 2' modular building manufacturing (where the finished building enclosure is present and has combustible interiors). These uses are such that a severe fire hazard exists. ' See also Section 5 -3.2 Z For high -piled storage, see Article 81 of the Fire Code. ' For additional or more stringent criteria, see Article 79 or 80 of the Fire Code. 12. Sec. 2 -1.1 is revised to read as follows: 2 -1.1 All materials and devices shall be listed and approved. 13. Sec. 2 -3.5 is revised to read as follows: 2 -3.5 Other types of pipe or tube, such as plastic, may be used if it is investigated and found to be listed for this service. 14. Sec. 2 -8.1 is revised to read as follows: 2 -8.1 The fire department connection(s) shall be internal swivel fittings having national standard hose thread or as approved by the chief. 15. Sec. 2 -9.1 is revised by changing the last line as follows: "on the premises within two minutes after such flow begins." 16. Sec. 2 -9.5.1 is revised to read as follows: Electrically operated alarm attachments forming part of an auxiliary, proprietary, remote station or local signaling system shall be installed in accordance with Fire Code Standard No. 14- 1. 17. Sec. 3 -9.1 is revised by deleting the last sentence. 18. Sec. 4 -2 is revised by changing the last item to read as follows: Storage - High -piled storage (as defined in the Fire Code) -- 40,000 square feet (3716 m2). (Exception to remain unchanged.) 19. Sec. 4- 6.4.1.2 is revised by changing Exception 3 to read as follows: Exception No. 3: Where sprinklers are installed under composite wood joists less than 16 inches (406 mm) in depth, sprinkler deflectors shall be a minimum of 1 inch (25 mm) and a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) below the bottom of the composite wood joist and the joist channels shall e fire stopped the full depth of the joist with a material equivalent to the web construction so that individual channel areas do not exceed 300 square feet (27.9 mz). Where the depth of the composite wood joist is 16 inches (406 mm) or greater, protection shall be provided A -21 81 by using one or more of the following methods: (a) Provide a sprinkler in each joist channel. The distance between sprinklers within the joist channel shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). (b) Protect the composite wood joist with 518 -inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard attached directly to the bottom of the composite wood joist. Joist channels shall be fire- stopped the full depth of the joist with a material equivalent to the web construction so that the volume of individual channels do not exceed 160 cubic feet (4.53 m'). (c) Completely fill the channel with noncombustible insulation. The insulation shall be secured to prevent the insulation from falling. Joist channels shall be fire- stopped the full depth of the joist with a material equivalent to the web construction so that the volume of individual channels does not exceed 160 cubic feet (4.53 m'). 20. Sea 4- 14.2.1.2 is revised to read as follows: When sprinkler piping is installed in storage racks as defined in Fire Code Standard 81 -2, piping shall be substantially supported from the storage rack structure or building in accordance with all applicable provisions of Sections 4 -14.2 and 4- 14.4.3. 21. Sec. 4- 15.1.1.1 is revised to read as follows: Local water -flow alarms shall be provided on each sprinkler system having more than five sprinklers and shall be located in an area approved by the Chief. 22. Sec 5- 2.3.1.1 is revised by substituting "nationally recognized" for "NFPA" in the first line of Exception 1. 23. Sec. 5 -3.4.1 is revised by substituting "nationally recognized" for "NFPA" in the second line of the text. 24. Sec. 6- 1.1.10) is revised to read as follows: 6- 1.1.1(1) Manufacturing data sheets for sprinkler head which contain at least the following information: -Make -Type -K- factor - Nominal office size - Temperature rating - Minimum operating pressures and discharge rates for proposed area of coverage. 25. Sec. 84.1 is revised to read as follows: 84.1 The installer of the system shall provide the owner with written instructions and information relating to the care and maintenance of the sprinkler system, with special attention given to the sprinkler system devices. Subsections (a) and (b) are deleted. 26. Chapter 9 is deleted. A -22 82 27. See. 10-1.1 is revised to read as follows: 10 -1.1 A sprinkler system installed under this standard shall be maintained in accordance with Article 10 of the Fire Code. 28. Chapter 11 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B.C. Standard No. 9 -2 is changed to read as follows: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9 -2 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS See Sections 902, 904.1.2 and 904.5.1, Uniform Building Code This standard, with certain exceptions, is based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, NFPA 14 -1926 1993. Part I of this standard contains exceptions to NFPA 14- 19961993. Unless specifically adopted elsewhere, supplemental standards referenced in this primary standard shall only be considered to be guidance material subject to the approval of the authori having jurisdiction buildinge€fieial. * *Delete all of Part I and Part II and replace with a new Part I to read as follows: Part I SECTION 9.201— AMENDMENTS 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -1 of this code. 3. All references to NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service A -23 83 Mains and Their Appurtenances, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -6 of this code. 4. Sec. 3 -2.4 is revised to read as follows: 3 -2.4 Manual - Dry. A manual -dry standpipe system shall be a dry standpipe system that does not have a permanent water supply attached to the system. Manual -dry systems need water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply the system demand. Manual -Dry standpipe systems may not be installed except in areas subject to freezing and with the approval of the Author Having Jurisdiction. 5. Sec. 3 -3.1 is revised to read as follows: 3 -3.1 Class I Systems. A Class I standpipe system shall provide 2 -1/2 in. (63.5 -mm) hose connections to supply water for use by fire departments and those trained in handling heavy fire streams. All Class I standpipes systems shall be: 1 Water filled at all times; or, I Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high / low alarm. 6. Sec. 5- 3.2(f) is revised to read as follows: (f) Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is located in excess of 150 ft (45.7 m) of travel distance from a required exit or closest point of approved fire ftartment access, or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is located in excess of 200 ft (62 m) of travel distance from a required exit, or closest point of approved fire department access, additional hose connections shall be provided, in approved locations, where required by the local fire department. 7. Sec. 5 -7(a) is revised by adding a second exception to read as follows: Exception No. 2: Standpipe systems that are a portion of an approved sprinkler system may utilize a Fire Department pumper in operation at the Fire Department connection to meet the 100 psi hydraulic calculation requirements, subject to the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 8. Sea 5 -9.1.1 is revised by adding a second exception to read as follows: Exception No. 2: In all fully sprinklered buildings, except high rises, the flow rate requirement of 500 GPMfor the most remote standpipe, and 250 GPMfor additional standpipes may be calculated utilizing a Fire Department pumper in operation at the systems Fire Department connection, subject to the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A -24 84 9. Chapter 10 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B.C. Standard No. 9 -3 is changed to read as follows: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD 9 -3 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN GROUP R OCCUPANCIES FOUR STORIES OR LESS See Sections 804.1, 805, 902, 904.1.2, 2603.7.1 and 2603.8.1, Uniform Building Code * *Delete all of Part I and Part Hand replace with a new Part I to read as follows: Part I �y x� Y [�]►L]BiiL!!s \Z�771� C�]►[i7�►I� y 7R�1 N: \�I� \i7 Except for the limitations, deletions, modifications and amendments set forth in Section 9.302 of this standard, the installation of sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies required by this code shall be in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R -1996, or U.B.C. Standard 9 -1. SECTION 9.302 — AMENDMENTS The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9.301 applies to the selection, installation, acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies four stories or less, except as follows: 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -1 of this code. code. 3. Sec. 1-3 is amended as follows: The definitions of "approved" and "listed" shall be as set forth in Volume 1 of this A -25 85' The definitions of "should" and "standard" are deleted. The definition of "residential occupancies" is revised as follows: RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES are Group R Occupancies. 4. Sec. 2 -3.2 is revised by changing the reference to "NFPA 20 and 22" to "nationally recognized standards ". 5. Secs. 2 -7.1 and 2 -7.2 are added as follows: 2 -7.1 A sprinkler system installed under this standard shall be maintained in accordance with the Fire Code. 2 -7.2 The installer of the system shall provide the owner with written instructions and information relating to the care and maintenance of the sprinkler system, with special attention given to the sprinkler system devices. 6. Chapter 3 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B. U Standard No. 9-4 added to read as follows: \I _ � ' � J 1 � 1 1 • 1 • Maziming-1. 1 See Section 902.1.3, 904.1.2, 904.2.6.4 and 904.2.10.2 Uniform Building Code Except for the limitations deletions modifications and amendments set forth in Section 9.402 of this standard the installation of fire-extinguishing shing systems in aircraft hangars of Group H, Division 5 and Group S Division 5 Occupancies required by this code shall be in accordance with the Standard on Aircraft Hangars NFPA 409 -1995. [ 4WtCI]jMx1 OAIW\ul Z ul MMUSTIV J. _ I . 9. ..1 7.- A -26 ,�6 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -1 of this code. 3. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall be taken to mean the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction. 4. Sec. 1 -3 is amended as follows: The definition of "Fire Wall" is revised as follows: Fire Wall. A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the spread of fire and having a fire resistance rating as required for an area separation wall as listed in Volume I of this code and structural stability. The defmition of "Hangar Building Cluster" is revised as follows: Hangar Building Cluster. A group of buildings with more than one area for the storage and servicing of aircraft and all attached or contiguous structures, or structures not separated as specified in Volume I of this code 2 '? or 5 2.1 of-this as appropriate. The definition of "Single Hangar Building" is revised as follows: Single Hangar Building. A building with one area for the storage and servicing of aircraft and any attached, adjoining, or contiguous structure, such as a lean-to, shop area, or parts storage area not separated as specified in Volume I of this code 2- 142 a-15 9-1 of this ^'^n as appropriate. 5. Sec. 2 -1.1 is amended as follows: 2 -1.1* Group I and II han gars shall be assigned a construction type and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Volume I of this code. However. for the nurpose of using this standard. Group I hangars shall be either Type I or Type 11 construction in accordance with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. For the purpose of using this standard Group lI hangars shall be constructed of any of the types of construction specified in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, or any combination thereof. 6. Sec. 2-1.2 is amended as follows: A -27 2-1.2* Mezzanines, tool rooms, and other enclosures within aircraft storage and servicing areas shall be constructed of nexsembustible material as specified in Volume I of this code er limited combustible t 1 defined d w1L`D A 220 T..«......F D.44 /'. a � , CYa�orinr�l >s1 �Y J 5 9Iu#uecxvrt�x e all h.«b m a er tthese of Pyp e V / 111 / .«d / nnnT z"er°ta °ti ` °a 7. - Sec. 2 -2.1 is amended as follows: 2 -2.1* Where aircraft storage and servicing areas are subdivided into separate fire areas, the separation shall be by an area separation wall with opening protection as defined in Volume I of Is cod a fife wall having « of le 4L.. s ] heoF R« ., a "t rating. A epenings in L fim walls GeBmwaieating diTaatly between two a m ft - fAemge d seFi4eing areas shall be Y- 1. 1, t. with listed Z ha A dear 3 4 d from both sides F L wall. Where areas are of different L l.t 1. tallest ll 1. 11 have a fire resistanee t' b C t less L4M 3 heur$. 8. Sec. 2 -2.3 is amended as follows: 2 -2.3* Partitions and ceilings separating aircraft storage and servicing areas from all other areas, shops, offices, and parts storage areas shall be fire -rated when and as required in Volume I of this code Elva at least '1 1 houffiife Fe . "t"« .. fi b •tL Y b Y t t d by l• t d R doors shtAters «t " minimum fife resistanee Eating of-45 minutes. 9. Sec. 2 -2.4 is amended as follows: 2 -2.4 Where a storage and servicing area has an attached, adjoining, or continuous structure, such as a lean-to, shop, office, or parts storage area, the wall common to both areas shall be fire -rated when and as required in Volume I of this code have at least a 1 houf fiFe resistance ....ti« . - t b> ^s pFeteeted by listed fir deem having .,, f-" r-esistatwe ti g-of 45 mhwtes 10. Sec. 2-3.1 is amended as follows: 2 -3.1 Precautions shall be taken to ensure ready access to hangars from all sides. Adequate separation and fire- rating of exterior walls as req iL red by Volume I of this code for buildings on the same prone shall be provided to reduce fire exposure between buildings. The clear yards between buildings spae specified in Tables 2 '_� 2 and shall not be used for the storage or parking of aircraft or concentrations of combustible materials, nor shall buildings of any type be erected therein. 11. Sec. 2 -3.2 is deleted. 12. Tablet -3.2 is deleted. 13. Sec. 2 -3.2.1 is deleted. 14. Sec. 2 -3.2.2 is deleted. 15. Sec. 2 -3.2.3 is deleted. 16. Sea 2-3.3 is deleted. 17. Table 2 -3.3 is deleted. A -28 18. Sec. 2 -3.3.1 is deleted. 19. Sec. 2 -3.3.2 is deleted. 20. Sec. 24.3 is amended as follows: 24.3 Floor openings in multistoried sections of hangars shall be enclosed with partitions or protected with construction when and as required by Volume I of this code h resistanee Eating not less than that fequired for the floor eenstpaefien v�4ere the epening is mad . 21. Sec. 2 -5.1 is amended as follows: 2 -5.1 Roof coverings shall be of an approved material and design as required by Volume I of this code 4..« e f file ..lets metal, er asphalt ..1.: «ele or e f built up reefing fi 1. .i •tl, t_ 14 ele4e Ne el ether- appmved ate el De F t. all be listed Class A or- Class � when tested in meardance m4th NWA 256, StandandAfetheds &)Wim Tests &fReqrC-o�wj*jgs. 22. Sec. 2 -5.2 is deleted. 23. Sec. 2 -5.3 is deleted. 24. Sec. 2 -5.4 is deleted. 25. Sec. 2 -6.1 is amended as follows: 2 -6.1 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars heusing other than unfeeled aif , column protection shall be required when and as required by Volume I of this code in aree ise .. aua c. thFough 6i-M1 26. Sec. 2 -6.2 is deleted. 27. Sec. 2 -10.1 is amended as follows: 2 -10.1 Exposed interior insulation attached to walls and roofs in an aircraft storage and servicing area of a hangar shall be as specified in Volume I of this code Chapter oZ"TRZT1— 220, Gqn . 28. Sec. 2 -10.2 is deleted. 29. Sec. 2 -12.1 is amended as follows: 2 -12.1* Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment shall be installed, as applicable, in accordance with the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code Tl PA 9O r, Sta,, a h of (ail Rl•min qi. lent-, 1WRA 54 Ai..4:.nal c.,a Gas Code; wl A nnn Randq df8r EPEE e . A -29 8:9 30. Sec. 2 -12.3 is amended as follows: 2 -12.3 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars housing other than fi 1 a Airer.A a hangar heating plants that are fired with gas, liquid, or solid fuels not covered under 2 -12.5 of this section and that are not located in a detached building shall be located in a room constructed as required in the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this od-9 separated fiem other parts of the hangar by „ nstmetie« haAnb at 1e....t e 1 haur iirA resistanee This separated room shall not be used for any other hazardous purpose of combustible storag , aeeess f.e the airemfi storage er seEviring area-. Open the li F sueh Foams - eemmurieatiag ,with other- pe F the hall be r .. est t d t those fer duets neeessaFy Y hangar appmved mated- properly instaged and r b bl F the required fiFe resistanee door All air F eembustien puToses b Y t 1 t o reems shall be dravv% c eu4side the building, 31. Sec. 2 -12.6 is amended as follows: 2 -12.6 Where a mechanical ventilating system is employed in hangars or shops, the ventilating system shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code "TLDArStandar4 for -the 32. Sec. 2 -12.7 is amended as follows: 2 -12.7 Where blower and exhaust systems are installed for vapor removal, the systems shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code 1 °.ter MGq raf 33. Sec. 2 -13.3 is amended as follows: 2 -13.3 In aircraft storage and servicing areas of hangars main distribution panels, metering equipment, and similar electrical equipment shall be located in a room separated from the aircraft storage and servicing areas when and as required by the Electrical Code and Volume I of this code _ e pfeteeted by appFeved sealing methods maintaining the same fiFe r-esistanee Eating as th 1arlitie • 34. Sec. 2 -16.1 is amended as follows: 2 -16.1 Means of egress from the aircraft hangar shall comply with the provisions of Volume I of this code NW A In 1 i f o r G 35. Sec. 2 -17 is amended as follows: A -30 910 2 -17* Materials for Draft Curtains. Where provided, draft curtains shall be constructed as inquired in Volume I of this code ef neneembustible materials not °..1.:,.,.« to disc bi « fusion J .. the °....1....tages e f .. fire and shall 1. tightly htl J f d the under-side the F F ♦ � b eeiling. Any epening in drat .«.Y s .1.11 . Y •1 7 « 1F 1 b deeFs « d F materials equivalent in fire r-esistanee to the drA rAep itself. 36. Sec. 5 -1.1 is amended as follows: 5-1.1* Group III hangars shall be assigned a construction tune and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Volume I of this code However for the h 1L—T7 ose of using this standard Group III hangars shall be constructed of any of the types of construction specified in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. 37. Sec. 5 -1.6 is amended as follows: 5 -1.6 Roof coverings shall be as required in Volume I of this code listed G er better-, ° where tested in aeoerdanee vAth b4zPA 256 Standard ale a a F a• Tests F D (G 38. Sec. 5 -1.7 is amended as follows: 5 -1.7 Exposed interior insulation attached to walls and roofs in aircraft storage and servicing areas shall be as specified in Volume I of this code , v,ur,uu r ft storage and seFNzieing area F hangar «L. Y equipped ' approved 1 1 system designed in aeoerdanee with Ghapter 4 ef t146 O attaelied to walls and mefs sM! be pem4tted to be limited noncombustible as defined in T e 39. Sec. 5 -2.1 is deleted. 40. Table 5-2.1 is deleted. 41. Sec. 5 -2.2 is deleted. 42. Sec. 5 -2.3 is amended as follows: 5 -2.3 Partitions and ceilings separating aircraft storage and servicing areas from other areas, such as shops, offices, and parts storage areas, shall be fire -rated when and installed as, required by Volume I of this code have at least ° 1 , auff f,-° -° ,..«......° rating •«1 epenings Y d by listed fife deers having a fire resistanee mfing of at leaqt -114 ham . 43. Sec. 5 -3.3 is deleted. 44. Table 5 -3.3 is deleted. 45. Sec. 54.1 is amended as follows: 54.1 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment shall be installed, as applicable, in A -31 accordance with the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code TW-PA 90,Aq Skmd--Aje-i,—.h�� ._ . . ._ . speeifleaft-preA444. 46. Sec. 54.3 is amended as follows: 54.3 Hangar heating plants that are fired with gas, liquid, or solid fuels not covered under 54.5 of this section, and that are not located in a detached building, shall be located in a room constructed as required by the Mechanical Code and Volume I of this code This separated room shall not be used for any other hazardous purpose or combustible storage and shall have ne appFeve4 ..sue al „.1y installed and -Y b able e f m «s..:..:ag the required fi resistane mfing fer- the enels-SiNe. E-eeh- sue-I-A Eluat shag be pfeteetedd *40-h a listed Automatic fire damper er deer. A41 air for combustien pur-peses entering sueh sepaFated rooms shall be &AR; extside the building: 47. Sec. 5-4.6 is amended as follows: 54.6 Where a mechanical ventilating system is employed in hangars or shops, the ventilating system shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code TTID=3Standard for the :sAag,..:... of 4h n... a:.., nin and v ,..:1,..:. g a........ and in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 54 of this chapter. 48. Sec. 54.7 is amended as follows: 54.7 Where blower and exhaust systems are installed for vapor removal, the systems shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code *TZD 49. Sec. 5 -8.1 is amended as follows: 5 -8.1 Means of egress from the aircraft hangar shall comply with the provisions of Volume I of this code 119zn n 104, Life r)�V Ge 50. Chapter 7 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B.C. Standard 9 -5 added to read as follows: A -32 u See Section 902.1.4, Uniform Building odp SECTION 9,501 - ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD Except for the limitations deletions modifications or amendments set forth in Section 9.502 of this standard the installation of Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems required by this code shall be in accordance with the "Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extin i hing Systems NFPA 12A 1992. SECTION 9.502 - AMENDMENTS The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 2.501 applies to the selection installation acceptance inspection and acceptance testing of Halon 1301 Fire Extingmshing Systems except as follows: 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, shall be taken to mean the Electrical Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction. 3. Chapter 5 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B.C. Standard No. 9 -6 added to read as follows: J�IJ t' JJ_ 1 t l ._ \II • 1 1 ' A s AIL i AMI &I �►I1 - See Section 902.1.5, Uniform Building Code Except for the limitations deletions modifications or amendments set forth in Section 9.602 of this standard the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances required by this code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances NFPA 24-1995, ■R!" ►.11 . 1 i� 1 1 /1 _ •J 1. -1 .111 -a I IJ -' 11 UNMIJ 1 1 1 11 1 11 I 1 A -33 93 appurtenances except as follows: 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -1 of this code. 3. Sec. 1-1.1 is added as follows: 1 -1.1 Other codes. When connecting to a potable water supply, other codes and provisions such as those for the prevention of backflow may also apply When the fire service main is also used for potable water supply, other codes and provisions which may include additional permits, installation reouirements and separate inspections from other AHJ departments may also apply, 4. Chapter 10 is deleted. REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. * *U.B.C. Standard No. 9 -7, added to read as follows: UNIgORM BUILDING CODE STANDARD -7 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ONE AND TWO- DWELLINGS AND MANUFACTURED TURED HO S See Section 902.1.6, Uniform Building Code SECTION 9,701 - ADOPTION OF NFPA STANDARD F_cept for the limitations. deletions modifications or amendments set forth in Section 9.702 of this standard_ the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings a d manufactured homes required by this code shall be in accordance with the "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Syggms in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D -1996. SECTION 9.702 - AMENDMENT The National Fire Protection Association standard adopted by Section 9.701 applies to the selection, installation inspection maintenance and testing of sprinkler systems in one and two- family dwellings and manufactured homes except as follows: 1. Any standard referenced in this document that has not specifically been adopted may be replaced with other nationally recognized standards, or with adopted provisions from Volume I of this code or from the Fire Code, by the authority having jurisdiction. 2. All references to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -1 of this code. 3. All references to NFPA 13 -R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be taken to mean U.B.C. Standard 9 -3 of this code. 4. Chapter 6 is deleted. A -34 94 REASON: To make the most current NFPA Standard compatible with the 1997 UBC and prevailing practice in this region. A -35 ` EXHIBIT `B" Recommended Amendments to the 1997 International Plumbing Code "Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; changed to read as follows: Section 714 Engine ered Gempater-ised Drainage Design .................... 59 REASON: Editorial change for compatibility with amendment. "Section 202, the definition of "Code Official" is changed and new definitions are added to read as follows: BUILDING CODE Building Code shall mean the Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative. For the pwpose of this code. the Code Official shall be the (fill in the applicable official per city ELECTRICAL CODE. Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code as adopted by this jurisdiction For the p=ose of this code all references to NFPA 70 shall be assumed to mean the Electrical Code as defined herein, yl. i .rr �. 1 111• f 1 .. .• MECHANICAL 1 Mechanical •d' shall mean the Intetwational • i ••.r adDpted by this jurisdiction, PLUMBING CODE Plumbing Code shall mean this code as adopted by this jurisdiction REASON: Clarification of wording to fit better with the terminology in this region. "Section 305.6.1; changed to read as follows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that eenn==t to prii %t..sewage disposal system w „ be minu e€ [number] inehe (nm3) belew finished grade t, peint of septie tank Building sewers shall be a minimum of 1 inches (M4 nun) below grade. '* 10 REASON: Provided depth that was common in this region. Also, struck private sewage disposal code because it is not typically adopted in this region. "Section 305.9; changed to read as follows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner. REASON: To provide a common cutoff point for regional consistency in enforcement. "Section 310.4, delete. REASON: Deleted provision because it is a building code issue. "Section 312.9; changed to read as follows: 312.9 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies. Inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies to determine whether they are operable. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check -valve assemblies, double- - detector check -valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies shall be tested. Testing shall be done in accordance with applicable local provisions In the absence of local provisions the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with the following provisions: i....J A, The frequency of testing shall be determined in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. I Where the manufacturer of the assembly does not specify the frequency of testing, the assembly shall be tested at least annually. P The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with one of the following standards: (Remainder of section unchanged) REASON: Jurisdictions have been working with TNRCC to develop there own requirements. This will enable them to use these local regulations "Section 401.4; added to read as follows: 401.4 Conflict with other codes. Chanter 4 is intended to provide enforceable guidelines 1—r -the plumbing designerfinstaller. Should there be any conflict between this Chapter and the3p— T or,__ the Building Code shall take nrecedence, REASON: To stipulate that in the event of a conflict, the building code would take precedence B-2 97 * *Section 403.1; changed to read as follows: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as required by Chapter 29 of the Building Code. As a recommended but not required alternate to the minimum number of plumbing fixtures see shwm; in Table 403.1 of this code or Appendix Chapter 29 of the Building Code. T j-pes of eeeep neies not swe °m in Table 403 REASON: To provide recommended, but not required, guidance on the number of plumbing fixtures to be installed. * *Sections 403.2, 403.4, 403.5; and 403.6; delete. REASON: These provisions were deleted because they conflict with the building code * *Section 404.3.1.2; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated controls for flushometers shall be mounted 44 in (1120 mm) maximum above the floor on the wide side of the toilet. REASON: To meet ADA requirements. * *Section 405.3.1; change to read as follows: 405.3.1 Water closets, lavatories and bidets. A water closet, lavatory or bidet shall not be set closer than 15 inches (381 mm) from its center to any side wall, partition, vanity or other obstruction, or closer than 30 inches (762 mm) center -to- center between toilets or adjacent fixtures. There shall be at least 4-9 24 inches (457 602 mm) clearance in front of the water closet or bidet to any wall, fixture or door. Water closet compartments shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) deep. There shall be at least 4.8 24 inches (437 609 mm) clearance in front of a lavatory to any wall, fixture or door (see FiguEe 4053 , REASON: To provide more adequate clearance for larger people. * *Section 405.6; delete. REASON: Deleted because requirement is not clear and would be difficult to enforce. 99 B -3 "Section 409.2; change to read as follows: 409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. REASON: Domestic dishwashing machines would be difficult to enforce and should already come equipped with backflow preventers. "Section 410.1, change to read as follows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME Al 12.19.1, Al 12.19.2 or Al 12.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinldng or dining establishment. REASON: To provide better clarification and require drinking fountains in other occupancies. "Section 412.4, changed to read as follows: 412A Required location and construction. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas. I. In public coin - operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing the automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area autipt sr.Aqq rpptiga of not less than 3 inahes (76 nun) in diameter. I Toilet rooms containing two (2) or more water closets or a combination of one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal, except in a dwelling unit. The floor shall slope toward the floor drains. . f_n_ _ . r i L lieu of"Toor drains in enmwercial . code official may a. floor REASON: To make more compatible with local health code practices. "Section 413.4; changed to read as follows: 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. REASON: To provide a requirement for backflow prevention B_4 99 "Section 417.5, changed to read as follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches 229 mml measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum twenty -two 22 inch (559 mm) door. Exception: Showers designed to comply with CABO /ANSI Al 17.1. REASON: To provide more specific requirements. "Section 417.5.2; changed to read as follows: 417.5.2 Pans. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight by the provision of suitable shower pans of approved material. Floors under pan liners shall be sloped 1/4 inch per foot to the shower drain. Such pans shall turn up on all sides at least 2 inches (51 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb. Pans shall be securely fastened to the waste outlet at the seepage entrance, making a water -tight joint between the pan and the outlet. Exception: Floor surfaces under shower heads provided for rinsing laid directly on the ground are not required to comply with this section. REASON: To provide for slope requirements. to make section more consistent with local practice. "Section 417.7; added to read as follows: 417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain. REASON: To provide for a test. "Section 419.4; delete. REASON: Already covered in building code. B -5 1100 * *Section 501.2; changed to read as follows: 501.2 Water heater as space heater. A water heater used as a paFt ef a spase heating system shal eG} The potability of the water shall be maintained throughout the system. REASON: The provision is too restrictive. "Section 502.5.1; added to read as follows: 502.5.1 Electrical requirements. A lighting fixture controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment location in accordance with the electrical code. REASON: Added as necessity for repair. * *Section 502.6; added to read as follows: 502.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight 0) feet (2438 above the ground or floor level. it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building, REASON: To provide a safe means of accessibility. * *Section 504.7.1; changed to read as follows: 504.7.1 Discharge. The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full -size separately to the outside of the building with the end of the pipe not more than two (2-) feet 610 mm) nor less than six pointing downward; or to an indirect waste receptor located inside the building. In areas subjeet to means. &eezing, the rehpf valve sMI diseharge through an air- gap into art indireet waste reeeptor- leeate The discharge shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury or property damage and that is readily observable by the building occupants. The discharge from a relief valve shall not be trapped. The diameter of the discharge piping shall not be less than the diameter of the relief valve outlet. The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow temm—inate atmospherically not more than 6 kiehes (153 mm) above the Aeer. The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded. REASON: To provide a higher degree of safety. B -6 101 "Section 504.7.2, delete. REASON: Deleted provision is covered by previous change. "Section 5051; delete. REASON: Should be addressed by energy code. "Section 506, added to read as follows: 506 Combustion air and ventilation Combustion air and ventilation shall be provided as required in Chapter 7 Chapter 8 and Section 1002 of the Mechanical Code as adopted REASON: No requirements were listed so referred to mechanical code. "Section 604.4.1; added to read as follows: 604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more resistive than those of this section the State flow rate shall take precedence REASON: Added for clarification. "Tables 605.4 and 605 5; delete " Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing': REASON: Polybutylene (PB) pipe is not allowed for use in this region. "Section 606.1; delete items #4, 5 and 6. REASON: The code is too restrictive as written. "Section 606.2, items #1 and 2 changed to read as follows: 1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture,. in ether than one and two feraily - ti « le f .:1y r sidefAdal . .p. e nd other the._;.. i—nd— i,4dual guestreems tht are hotels, e bear-ding houses and shnilar oesupaneies. 2. On the.water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to freezing. REASON: To provide shutoff valves to every fixture. B -7 ORDINANCE NO. 1999 -3 An ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Code prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and establishing a bureau of fire prevention and providing officers therefor and defining their powers and duties Be it ordained by the City of Stephenville, Texas. Sec. 1. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE. There is hereby adopted by the city council of the City of Stephenville, Texas for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, that certain Code known as the Uniform Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters I -C, II -F, II -J, IV -B, V -A, VI -C and VI -E, published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1997 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by Section 8 of this ordinance, one (1) copy of which has been and are now filed in the office of the city secretary and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Stephenville, Texas. Sec. 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. 2.1 The Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention in the fire department of the City of Stephenville, Texas which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. Sec. 3. DEFINITIONS. 3.1 Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it is the City of Stephenville; Texas. 3.2 Wherever the words "chief of the bureau of fire prevention" are used they shall be held to mean "fire marshal'. Sec. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED. The limits referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1 and 7904.2.5.4.2 of the Uniform Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is restricted are hereby established as follows: such tanks are prohibited within the city limits of Stephenville, except that such tanks may be located in Industrial zoning districts as established by the 133 city council, provided that such tanks are located not less than one hundred (100) feet from: 1. Any residentially zoned property, 2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or 3. Any other heavily congested commercial area. Sec. S. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES IS PROHIBITED. The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: such tanks are prohibited within the city limits of Stephenville, except that such tanks may be located in Industrial zoning districts as established by the city council, provided that such tanks are located not less than one hundred (100) feet from: 1. Any residentially zoned property, 2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or 3. Any other heavily congested commercial area. Sec. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS IS TO BE PROHIBITED. The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: such explosives and blasting agents are prohibited within the city limits of Stephenville. Sec. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS IS TO BE PROHIBITED. The limits referred to in Section 5204.5.2 of the Uniform Fire Code in which the storage of compressed natural gas storage is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: such storage is prohibited within the city limits of Stephenville, except that such storage may be located in Industrial zoning districts as established by the city council, provided that such tanks are located not less than one hundred (100) feet from: 1. Any residentially zoned property, 2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or 3. Any other heavily congested commercial area. Sec. 8. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF STATIONARY TANKS OF FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ARE TO BE PROHIBITED. The limits referred to in Section 3 -1.5 of Uniform Fire Code Standard 80 -3 in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as follows: such storage is prohibited within the city limits of Stephenville, except that such storage may be located in Industrial zoning districts as established by the city council, provided that such tanks are located not less than one hundred (100) feet from: 3 134 I . Any residentially zoned property, 2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or 3. Any other heavily congested commercial area. Sec. 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IS TO BE PROHIBITED OR LIMITED. The limits referred to in Section 8001. 1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code in which the storage of hazardous materials is prohibited or limited is hereby established as follows: such storage is prohibited in or on: 1. Any residentially zoned property, 2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or 3. Any other heavily congested commercial area. Sec. 10. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. The Uniform Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects {Underlined text underlined) indicates additions, text with over - striking (o4o;_&WWRg) indicates deletions): [Section 2141 change definition of "Mechanical Code to read as follows: MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical CodeTM as adopted by this jurisdiction. See -_he r ^r' r i+ a w the T+ + [Section 220] add definition for "Self-Service Storage Facility: SELF - SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY is real property de and used for purpose of renting or leasing individual storage and removing personal property on a self - service basis. [Section 901.4. 1] changed to read as follows: 901.4.1 General. Marking of fire apparatus access roads, address and fire protection equipment shall be in accordance with Section 901.4. See Section 902.2.3 for fire apparatus access road marking. [Section 901.4.4.1, 901.4.4.2 & 901.4.4.3] added to read as follows: 901.4.4.1 Complexes with multiple buildings New and existing apartment complexes having more than one building shall be identified as follows: and/or unit numbers shall be manner on each building, so as to plainly identify each building Where possible the numbers shall be visible from the street fronting the property. Such numbers shall have a minimum height of four inches and a minimum stroke of one -half inch The numbers and letters must be attached to a durable sign of contrasting color. The sign shall be attached to the building and shall be a contrasting color. 135 shall be along a minimum of a ten (10) feet wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure. See also Section 902.3 for personnel access to buildings. ... {balance to remain unchanged} [Section 902.2.2.11 changed to read as follows: 902.2.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 rat 6 :., hQs (4 11 c ......4 14 feet (4267 mm). EXCEPTION: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. Vertical clearances or widths shall be increased when, in the opinion of the chief, vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access. [Section 902.2.31 changed to read as follows: Sec. 902.2.3 Marking. e°° C° i^^ 901:. Either approved striping or signs shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. Strinin2 — Fire annaratus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six inches (6 ") in width to show boundaries of the lane. The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE shall appear in four inch (4 ") white letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lane. SIGNS -shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" and shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six inches (6'6 ") above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief. [Section 903.4.2] changed to read as follows: Sec. 903.4.2 Required Installations. The location, number and type of fire hydrants connected to a water supply capable of delivering the required fire flow shall be provided on the public street or on the site of the premises or both to be protected as required and approved. coo A....G"x rrr IL A fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of a fire department connection. 137 Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with the following: Occupancy Unsprinklered Sprinklered R -3 and U Occupancies 400' 600' All Others 300' 500' Hydrants shall be provided at all intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between intersections as prescribed above, measured as the hose would be laid. Fire hydrants shall be accessible to the fire department apparatus by roads meeting the requirements of Section 902.2. [Section 1003.1.2] changed to read as follows: 1003.1.2 Standards. n;.o QxtkaguisWiag s .sro.,4g ghall , Rapl. ,.,;a, thg Budd,., C@d@ Fire Protection systems shall comply with the appropriate Uniform Building Code Standards and National Fire Protection Association Standards. (See UBC Standard 9 -1.) EXCEPTIONS: 1. Automatic fire- extinguishing systems not covered by the Building Code shall be approved and installed in accordance with approved standards. 2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water - supply main when approved by the building official, ... {balance of Exception #2 to remain unchanged} 3. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R Occupancies four stories or less may be in accordance with the Building Code requirements for residential sprinkler systems. (See U.B.C. Standard 9 -3.) 4. Automatic sprinkler systems in One- and Two - Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes may be in accordance with U.B.C. Standard 9 -7. Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the respective standards, however, every fire protection system shall be desiened with a 5 nsi margin of [Section 1003.1.3] change to read as follows: 1003.1.3 Modifications. When residential sprinkler systems as set fourth in the Building Code (see UBC Standard 9 -3) are provided, exceptions to, or reductions in, Building Code requirements based on the installation of an automatic fire- extinguishing system are not allowed. Allowable tradeoffs for, or increases in, Building Code provisions based on the installation of an automatic fire- extinguishing system are not allowed. EXCEPTION: Reductions are allowed for the following provisions: 1. Section 708.3.1.1.3 of the Building Code, draft stops in floor - ceiling assemblies. 2. Section 708.3.1.2.1 of the Building Code, draft stops in attics. 3. Section 708.3.1.2.2 of the Building Code, draft stops in attics. [Section 1003.2.21 item #5 is changed and item #6 is added to read as follows: 1003.2.2 All occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies. 5. Throughout all buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1511 of the Building Code, -44h ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ° ^ +' ^,a ^' 30 or mor° that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. EXCEPTIONS• 1 ^i;pP;t ^^ ^'-^l tow ;° 2. Open parking structures. 6. Spray Booths and Rooms. Spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system. [Section 1003.2.6.4] added to read as follows: 1003.2.6.4 Group H. Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangers shall be classified by Group and Type *, and shall be provided with a fire - extinguishing system as specified by UBC Standard 9 -4. ( *Note: Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9 -4 shall be for use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the construction type used in conjunction with any other provision of this code.) [Section 1003.2.9] changed to read as follows: 1003.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing 16 or more dwelling units, every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant load of 29-ea more than 10, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residential or quick- response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building. [Sections 1003.2.10, 1003.2.10.1, 1003.2.10.21] added to read as follows.• 1003.2.10.1 Self- service storage facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self - service storage facilities. EXCEPTION: One -story self - service storage facilities, that have no interior corridors, with a one -hour fire -rated occupancy separation wall installed between every storage compartment. WE 1003.2.10.2 Group S, Division 5 Occupancies. Aircraft hangers shall be classified by Group and Type *, and shall be provided with a fire- extinguishing system as specified by UBC Standard 9 -4. ( *Note: Any classification of construction type under UBC Standard 9 -4 shall be for use with that standard only and shall have no bearing on the construction type used in conjunction with any other provision of this code.) [Section 1003.4] subparagraph 4.4 of item #4 changed to read as follows: 1003.4 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. 4.4 Other approved fire- protection equipment suGh as p @Aa.lo F.o gmip oiglwrs 0; Qwrr 11 gtandpipeg @;g is installed in such areas. [Section 1004.3] change the third paragraph to read as follows: 1004.3 Location of Class I Standpipe Hose Connections. There shall be a two -way outlet at IeRst ^ ^° @ ;Wr* above the roof line on every standpipe when the roof has a slope of less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3% slope). EXCEPTION: Where the stairway extends to the roof, the two -way outlet may be located at the topmost floor landing. [Section 1004.3] add a new paragraph to read as follows: 1004.3 Location of Class I Standpipe Hose Connections. <Add the following to the end of this section.> All class I standpipes shall be: 1. Water filled at all times, or 2. Supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm. [Table 1004 -A] change Occupancy Item #5, Standpipe Class for sprinklered buildings from "Aia Wit" to Class "I ". Table 1004 -A. - Standpipe Required Systems OCCUPANCY NONSPRINKLERED BUILDINGI SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS 1,0 x304.8 for mm x 0.0929 form' Standpipe Class Hose Requirement Standpipe Class Hose Requirement 5. Groups 1; H; B; S; M; F, Division I Occupancies less 4 stories in height but greater than II Yes Narequirement I No 20,000 square feet per floor` 140 [Section 1007.2.12.2.1 ] changed to read as follows: 1007.2.12.2.1 General. C Sup u off...o buildings and c-goup lt, J)iWsien 3 Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than .45 55 feet (22 -86Q 16 764 mm) above the... {remainder of paragraph unchanged} ... with Section 1007.2.12.2. EXCEPTION: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 311.9 of the Building Code. [Section 1007.2.12.2.3] add a fourth paragraph to read as follows: 1007.2.12.2.3 Emergency voice alarm - signaling system. <add to end of section Actuation of any automatic or manual device shall initiate an alarm signal on the alarming floor, the floor above, and the floor below and identify on an annunciator the zone or address from which the alarm signal originated. [Section 1007.2.12.2.4] change to read as follows: 1007.2.12.2.4 Fire department communication system. A two -way, approved fire department communication system shall be provided for fire department use. It shall operate between the central control station and elevators, elevator lobbies, emergency standby power rooms, fire pump room and inside stairways at each floor level. [Section 1007.2.12.6] changed to read as follows: 1007.2.12.6 Corridors in office uses. When required by the Building Code for corridors in lieu of one -hour corridor construction, smoke detectors shall be installed within office corridors in accordance with their listing. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. (See UBC Section 1004.3.4.3, Exception 4 and 6.) [Section 1007.3.1] add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: 1007.3.1 Design Standards <add paragraph> All alarm systems new or replacement serving 50 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems. EXCEPTION: Existing systems need not comply unless the total system remodel or expansion initiated after the adoption of this code exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% the building must comply within 18 months of permit application. [Section 1102.3] changed to read as follows: 1102.3 Open Burning. Al 1102.3.1 General. Open burning shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1102.3. Open burning shall also be conducted as required by other governing agencies regulating emissions. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Recreational fires shall be in accordance with Section 1102.4. 2. Bonfires shall be in accordance with Section 1102.6. 3. Open burning on remote, undeveloped property shall be in accordance with Section 1102.3.10. 1102.3.2 Notification. Prior to commencement of open burning, the fire department shall be notified. 1102.3.3 Material restrictions. n~ °~ w^~^i~^ 4,tub ish Q @PAai~i ~^ ~ ;QdUG ° is prghibited Substances that may be burned include leaves, brush or other dry vegetation, and other approved materials, provided that it is piled or contained within an approved burning appliance. Unless otherwise approved, substances that may not be burned include construction and demolition waste, any asphaltic materials, garbage, paper or any other substance that may create a hazard or nuisance. Unless otherwise approved by the chief, the materials to be burned must have been generated at the site at which the burning is to take place. 1102.3.4 Time and atmospheric restrictions. Opon but4;i~^ shall oWy be ~o.F ,g4ad Burning must begin after 9:00 a.m. and must be completely extinguished before sundown. No burning shall take place when the wind is, or is predicted to be less than 5 mph, nor greater than 20 mph. No burning shall take place when atmospheric conditions are, or are predicted to be such that the smoke will not readily rise and dissipate. 1102.3.5 Location. Open burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of any structure or other combustible material. Conditions that would cause the fire to spread to within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. EXCEPTION: Clearance from structures and other combustibles is allowed to be reduced as follows: 1. Not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) when burning is conducted in an approved burning appliance. to 142 2. Not less than 25 feet (7620mm) when the pile size is 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height. 1102.3.6 Quantities. The maximum aggregate quantity that may be burned at any on site in residential, populated or other developed areas shall be three cubic yards. The maximum quantity that may be burned at any one time shall be one cubic yard. 1102.3.6 7 Fire - extinguishing equipment. A garden hose connected to a water supply or other approved fire - extinguishing equipment shall be readily available for use at open - burning sites. 1102.3..7 S Attendance. Burning material shall be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of the fire- extinguishing equipment required by Section 1393 3 6 1 102.3.7 and familiar with the permit limitations which restrict open burning. An attendant shall supervise the burning material until the fire has been extinguished. 1102.3.9 9 Discontinuance. The chief is authorized to require that open burning be immediately discontinued if the chief determines that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if the open burning is determined by the chief to constitute a hazardous condition. 1102.3.10 Open burning in remote, undeveloped areas. At the discretion of the chief, the foregoing regulations regarding the time of burning, location, quantities, an d fire- extinguishing equipment may be modified. For the purposes of this section, remote, undeveloped areas shall include any property having sufficient size that the open burning can be conducted at least 300 feet from any adjacent properties which have residential, recreational, commercial or industrial use. [Section 1102.6] added to read as follows: 1102.6 Bonfires. 1102.6.1 General. Bonfires shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1102.6. 1102.6.2 Location. The location of bonfires in relation to structures, crowds and other items shall be subject to the approval of the chief. 1102.6.3 Fire- extinguishing equipment. The availability of fire extinguishing equipment at the site shall be as required by the chief. 1102.6.4 Attendance. The chief may require that the bonfire be constantly attended by a person who is knowledgeable of the use of the fire - extinguishing equipment required by Section 1102.6.3 and familiar with the limitations of the bonfire permit. An II 143 attendant may be required to supervise the burning until the bonfire is completely extinguished. 1102.6.5 Discontinuance. The chief is authorized to require that a bonfire be immediately discontinued if the bonfire is determined by the chief to constitute a hazardous situation. [Section 1104] changed to read as follows: 1104 — PARADE FLOATS 1104.1 Decorative Material. Decorative material on parade floats shall be noncombustible or flame retardant, when: 1. the float is constructed on a motorized vehicle in which the operator of such vehicle is concealed, obstructed or in any way hindered from escaping the operator area, or 2. the float is constructed so that any occupants or passengers are restricted or hindered from escaping the float. 1104.2 Fire Protection. Uoto ;:., °a r� ^ ;ad@ Uoa4g u;d 4034142 4., .a8 e14911 W acgegriblv 4„ 41,9 opor -gor All parade floats referred to in section 1104.1 shall be provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher, having a minimum rating of 2- A:10 -13:C located so that it is readily accessible to the occupants of the float. Floats that are constructed on a motorized vehicle in which the operator is concealed, obstructed or in any wav hindered from escaping the operator area, shall be provided with an additional extinguisher, having a minimum rating of 2- A:10 -B:C, located so that it is readily accessible to the operator. [Section 7801.3.1.1 ] changed to read as follows: 7801.3.1.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited. E;rggpt a spegial '4 d 1; 1 1 a4d 8449 " °s l°t}eas See ses4014 395, P €wit e.i-. [Section 7802.3, Exception 1] delete exception 1, renumber exception 2 to exception 1: 7802.3 Prohibition. The storage, use and handling of fireworks are prohibited. EXCEPTIONS: 1 SW ;age ud hp- 4tlkag ogf4. Q;k .,n, a,t or ryquirrd 3.1. The use of fireworks for display is allowed as set forth in Section 7802.4. [Section 8102.8] change to read as follows: 8102.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table 81 -A, curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with Section 8102.8. Also see Footnote 2, Table 81 -B. 12 144 EXCEPTION: Fully sprinklered Group S occupancies, storing Class I -IV commodities, provided that a curtain board is installed between different system designs. [Sections 8203.2.1.9 & 8203 - 2.1.10] added to read as follows.• 8203.2.1.9 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service is not available, portable LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20- pound (9.6 kg) water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60 -pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet. 8203.2.1.10 Portable Gas Grills. LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply portable grills at residential occupancies. Such containers shall not exceed 20 -pound (9.0 kg) water capacity. [Section 8203.4] added to read as follows: 8203.4 Spas and Pool Heaters. Where natural gas service is not available, LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters. Such containers shall not exceed 250 - gallon water capacity. See Table 8204 -A for location of containers. [Section 8204.2] exception added as follows: 8204.2 Maximum Capacity within Established Limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of LP -gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a 2,000 - gallon (7571 L) water capacity (see sample adoption ordinance, Section 5). EXCEPTION: Ex in residential areas. as permitted in 8203.4, LP -Gas containers are not allowed 13 M [Section 5.1 of Appendix II -F] changed to read as follows: 5.1 Restrictions. Protected above ground tanks shall not be located in any residential zoning district, nor in any B -1 Neighborhood Business District, as established by the city council. Any such tanks shall be located not closer than 25 feet from any residentially zoned property and at least 25 feet from any property having assembly, residential or educational use. < Renumber existing Section 5.1 to Section 5.2 and renumber remainder of Section 5 accordingly> [Appendix IV -B] changed to read as follows: Section 1- SCOPE The use of natural or resin - bearing cut trees in ,,ubUG bu"' ag= all occupancies shall be in accordance with Appendix IV -B. EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. Section 3 2 — FLAME RETARDANCE Trees shall be properly treated with an approved flame retardant. Exception: The chief may waive this requirement when the tree is fresh (recently harvested) and all other provisions of Appendix IV -B are observed. Consideration should be also be given to humidity, temperature and the dryness of the tree at the time of setup. Section a. Renumber remaining sections consecutively. [Appendix VI -E, TABLE 5 -A] insert a footnote #8 to the heading "EXTERIOR WALLSa" and add the footnote to read as follows: s When the exterior wall of a non - high -rise building is more than 20 feet from the property line, the fire - resistive requirements for exterior bearing and exterior nonbearing walls may be reduced by one -hour when the building is provided with an approved 14 m automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in Chapter 9. However, a wall that is required to be one -hour may not be reduced except as allowed under Section 508. [Appendix VI -E, Table 6 -A] insert a footnote 44 in building element #8, "8. Roofs and roof - ceilings "-" and add a footnote 44 to read as follows: 'The fire- resistive requirements for roofs of non -high -rise buildings may be reduced by one -hour when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout as specified in Chapter 9. [Appendix VI -E, Table 8 -B] change the rating for "Other Exitways "for Group R, Division I Occupancies from Claw "T ' to Class "1 ". Change footnote #2 to read as follows: 'Finish classification is not applicable to interior walls and ceilings of exterior exit balconies except as required in Section 310.13 of the Building Code for Group R, Division I Occupancies. See. 11. APPEALS. Whenever the chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief to the Board of Appeals according to Section 103.1.4 within 30 days from the date of the decision appealed. See. 12. NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS. The chief and the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the Uniform Fire Code. The chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the bureau of fire prevention and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. See. 13. PENALTIES. 13.1 Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Appeals or by a 15 147 court of competent jurisdiction, within the required time, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. 13.2 The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. Sec. 14. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein are hereby repealed. Sec. 15. VALIDITY. The city council of the City of Stephenville, Texas hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance or of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the city council of the City of Stephenville, Texas that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid. Sec. 16. DATE OF EFFECT. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2 "d day of March, 1999. City Administrator v � Approved as to form and legality by Randy Thomas, City Attorney 16 J hn Moser, Mayor �7 AGREEMENT FOR DISPLAY OF ART WORK This is an Agreement for Display of Art Work between City of Stephenville, Texas, hereafter CITY, and Central Texas Art Association, hereafter CTAA. CTAA, by and through its undersigned duly authorized members, agrees to display art work of their members in the Stephenville City Hall and CITY agrees to allow CTAA to so display their art work on the following terms and conditions: 1. CTAA shall designate 3 or less of their members to coordinate, display and remove art displays with CITY. 2. Art work shall be displayed in areas designated by CITY, at the CITY's discretion and subject to the sole control of CITY. Art work objected to by CITY shall be immediately removed by CITY or CTAA. 3. Displayed art work may have the owner's name and contact information displayed, along with an indication of whether or not the art work is for sale. No price information shall be displayed. 4. CTAA, CITY and the public will have access to displayed art work during regular City Hall business hours. Said access shall be at CITY's discretion and shall not interfere with CITY business. 5. CITY will take reasonable precaution to protect and secure the art work. CTAA shall be fully responsible for the care and safety of all displayed art work. CITY shall have no liability for damage or loss of art work. 6. This is a non - exclusive agreement and CITY retains the right to extend such opportunity to display art work to other individuals and organizations. 7. CITY or CTAA may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination of the agreement CTAA shall be responsible to immediately remove all art work, clean City Hall premises, repair any damage caused by the display of art work and to comply with any other reasonable conditions required by CITY. S. This agreement is made in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. 1.4'9 9. This agreement shall be binding on and inure to the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. EXECUTED this the jgAA day of 1999. CITY,' STEPHENVIL.LE OF . . . . .' ", 9* :' a ATTEST: - m : * , -J,,P Lz�, Ci ty Secr nRPORP�� CENTRAL TEXAS ART ASSOCIATION BY: 01 0 ISO UPPER LEON RIVER Municipal Water District P.O. Box 67 Comanche, Texas 76442 9W Raw Water purchases will be in the amount of and for like terms as procured from Brazos River Authority, on behalf of the City of Stephenville. The initial amount requested and being considered for the City of Stephenville is 2,714 acre feet. There will be no admin fees or charges assessed by Upper Leon River MWD, on the raw water being purchased, and payment by the City for such raw water will be due upon receipt of invoice. a �Y E we,upgra ' ed, Or any other items that are specific to the conveying of water to the City of Stephenville. The current capacities of the District's treatment facility and the Transmission lines to the eastern end of the system have recently been re- evaluated. Treatment of the 2,714 acre feet of water can be accomplished without any additional capital requirements from the City of Stephenville. Treatment of water beyond these capacities will have to be evaluated and it should be noted that if any system improvements are needed to accommodate treatment and delivery of water beyond the 2,714 acre feet, it very well could required capital investments by the City of Stephenville, if the improvements would be required to furnish additional water beyond what is being disccussed. c� Relating to estimated water rates and a pay -or -take minimum fee, the following is being furnished for your calculations at this time. These numbers are based on budget projections thru the year 2006 and since they are projections, it is necessary to re -state that these are projections only and are subject to change. Actual rates and minimum charges would be established at such time as necessary. The rates are expressed in a H I page 2 Hi/Low format to give a range for your projections and are based on three different pumping levels. Those levels are 1MGD, 2MGD, and 2.42MGD. low The con! G :11 High 1 1 11 11 II 1/ MIMI W� F 4,71 l s+F a .. Y �1 y�.: loll 11 / . 11 I P 1 1 r 1 1 ner 1t� �d 4Sa g rtA.v�.._., ,� a.'LY► G :11 R404 7 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 934 Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 9654949 fax (254) 965 -4939 cthomas@our -tow .com February 25, 1999 Collier Consulting, Inc. 741 W. College Stephenville, TX 76401 RE: Proposed Water Study between City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. Dear Mr. Collier: This is a letter of agreement whereby the City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. agree to the conditions as set out in the attachment to this letter that is entitled A Proposal To Enter Into Negotiations With Collier Consulting, Inc. City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. agree to the conditions by signatures hereto and further agree to reduce the conditions and requirements to a written contract if either party requests such action. CITY OF STEPHENVILLE pF S " ^" T BY: �.~ X i ATTE C - COLLIER CONSULTING, INC. BY: Idli4hhmTU Q C. As much as possible, abandoned and infrequently pumped wells will be incorporated into the monitoring well network. The system will be completed, as needed, with new monitoring wells. D. Specs for the construction of new monitoring wells will be provided. Objective 4. Recommend locations in the areas of the City well fields for two new production wells. Tasks A. Collect pertinent data (e.g. electric logs) on existing City wells and nearby wells. B. Construct cross sections and /or maps of the Trinity aquifer in the areas of the City wells fields. C. Select the best locations for two new production wells, using hydrogeological criteria. D. 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NO NO Co m . o �.a0 00 1.- mN w p p > = > 3 d >+ %W V = p >+ CD Q .N .s .w .0 p c C C_ _ .a fA +�+ > c i — ca ca N '= d p W. tm t C 'a p L d V ap Q. • -Y— > E> MN3as tea m W L 1 74 - R Attomeyat Law P.O. Box 934 Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 965 -4949 fax (254) 965 -4939 :thoma @our -tow .com February 25, 1999 Collier Consulting, Inc. 741 W. College Stephenville, TX 76401 RE: Proposed Water Study between City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. Dear Mr. Collier: This is a letter of agreement whereby the City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. agree to the conditions as set out in the attachment to this letter that is entitled A Proposal To Enter Into Negotiations With Collier Consulting, Inc. City of Stephenville and Collier Consulting, Inc. agree to the conditions by signatures hereto and further agree to reduce the conditions and requirements to a written contract if either party requests such action. CITY OF STEPBENVILLE M COLLIER CONSULTING, INC. BY: L- lJ& U,g 1 f•� / ,c "`r 3 v 175- A Proposal To Enter Into Negotiations With Collier Consulting, Inc. To Accomplish The Following: Objective 1. Construct a water level map of the Trinity aquifer in Erath County as it pertains to the water supply for the City of Stephenville. Tasks A. Locate, secure permission, and measure water levels in previously measured wells and new wells. Measurements must be made in February and March to be accurate. B. Compile and evaluate historical water level measurements made by the City. C. Compile and evaluate historical water level measurements made by the Texas Water Development Board and Guyton. D. Plot all of the above wells on a digital map of Erath County. E. Place all of the above data into a digital database (GIS program) linked to the wells. F. Map the Winter 1999 water level of the Trinity aquifer in Erath County. Objective 2. Evaluate the trend in the water level of the Trinity aquifer in Erath County during the past 40+ years. Tasks A. Construct water level decline graphs (hydrographs) of wells with sufficient data, going as far back in time as the data permit. B. Use the Winter 1999 water level map and historical maps and construct other maps as necessary to delineate the water level trend. Objective 3. Set up a system of monitoring wells for the Trinity aquifer in Erath County. Tasks A. A search will be conducted for abandoned wells and permission will be secured from the owners to use them as monitoring wells. This will be done in conjunction with the water level measurements made in Objective 1. B. Locations will be determined for a network of monitoring wells to adequately monitor the water level of the Trinity aquifer. The map(s) made in Objectives 1 and 2 will be used to determine the locations. 176 C. As much as possible, abandoned and infrequently pumped wells will be incorporated into the monitoring well network. The system will be completed, as needed, with new monitoring wells. D. Specs for the construction of new monitoring wells will be provided. Objective 4. Recommend locations in the areas of the City well fields for two new production wells. Tasks A. Collect pertinent data (e.g. electric logs) on existing City wells and nearby wells. B. Construct cross sections and /or maps of the Trinity aquifer in the areas of the City wells fields. C. Select the best locations for two new production wells, using hydrogeological criteria. D. Provide recommendations for the production well specs Objective 5. Provide an outline of additional work that needs to be done (e.g. subsurface mapping of the aquifer in the county, a schedule for water level monitoring and water quality sampling). Objective 6. Assist the City with securing a grant to fund future work, including the construction of monitoring wells. Time frame: Work will be completed within 90 days after the consummation of an agreement. Estimated total cost: $25,000 to $40,000 (This figure is based on a charge of $70 /hour.) 177 i ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES FOR TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR, PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. On January 15, 1999, Texas Utilities Electric Company (hereinafter referred to as "TU Electric") filed with the Governing Body of this municipality a Statement of Intent and Application to implement within the corporate limits of this municipality proposed new rate schedules that provide additional rate options for its customers, which options are entirely voluntary on the part of the customer, namely its proposed Rate GTU -M - General Service Time -of -Use- Municipality, proposed Rate RTU1 -M - Residential Time -of -Use Service - Municipality, and proposed Rate GTUC -M - General Service Time -of -Use Voluntary Curtailable- Municipality (said three proposed new rate schedules hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Time -of -Use Rate Schedules "). SECTION 2. The Time -of -Use Rate Schedules are hereby approved, and TU Electric is authorized to render service and to collect charges as specified in the Time - of -Use Rate Schedules from its customers electing to receive electric service under said Time of -Use Rate Schedules within the corporate limits of this municipality until such time as said rate schedules may be changed, modified, amended or withdrawn with the approval of the Governing Body of this municipality. SECTION 3. The Time -of -Use Rate Schedules herein approved shall be effective from and after the final passage and approval of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The filing of said Time -of -Use Rate Schedules shall constitute notice to the consumers of electricity within this municipality of the availability and application of such Time -of -Use Rate Schedules. SECTION 5. TU Electric shall not seek any additional rate or surcharge mechanism to recover any revenues lost on account of the application of these time -of- use rates, and there shall be no imputed revenues on account of any reduction in TU Electric's revenues that may result from the application of these time -of -use rates. SECTION 6. The rate reductions approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in Docket No. 18490 shall be applied to the time -of -use rates approved herein, such that Rider RRD shall be applicable to Rate RTU1 -M, Rider GSRD shall be applied to all customers taking secondary service under either Rate GTU -M designated as GTU -M -SEC or under Rate GTUC -M designated as GTUC -M -SEC, and Rider RD shall be applied to all other customers on Rate GTU -M or Rate GTUC -M. SECTION 7. In its next general base rate case in which the time -of -use rates herein approved are at issue, TU Electric will either (a) include all customers taking service under Rate GTUC or GTUC -M during the test year involved in such base rate case as a separate rate class in its cost allocation study, or (b) include in its cost allocation study the load and revenue data applicable to each GTUC or GTUC -M customer taking service under Rate GTUC or GTUC -M during the test year involved in such base rate case with the load and revenue data of the rate class applicable to such GTUC or GTUC -M customer immediately prior to such customer's taking service under Rate GTUC or GTUC -M. In the event, however, that industry restructuring is mandated by legislative changes prior to the time that TU Electric has another general base rate case and such legislation authorizes the recovery by TU Electric of any stranded costs from its various customer classes in accordance with its last approved cost of service study, the customers then receiving service under the time -of -use rates will be included in the customer classes reflected in TU Electric's most recent cost of service study as follows: (A) Customers on Rate RTU1 -M shall be included in Rate Class RTU; (B) Customers on Rate GTU -M shall be included in Rate Class HV, GP, or GS, depending upon the voltage level of the service, such that customers on Rate GTU -M receiving service at high voltages shall be included in Rate Class HV, customers receiving service at primary distribution voltages shall be included in Rate Class GP, and customers receiving service at secondary distribution voltages shall be included in Rate Class GS; and (C) Customers on Rate GTUC -M shall be included in Rate Class NI (Noticed Interruptible) depending upon the voltage level of the service, such that customers on Rate GTUC -M receiving service at high voltages shall be included in Rate Class NI (High Voltage), customers on Rate GTUC -M receiving service at primary distribution voltages shall be included in Rate NI (Primary), and Customers on Rate GTUC -M receiving service at secondary distribution voltages shall be included in Rate NI (Secondary). SECTION 8. Nothing in this Ordinance contained shall be construed now or hereafter as limiting or modifying in any manner the right and power of the Governing Body of this municipality under the law to regulate the rates, operations, and services of _ TU Electric. t 7 !� SECTION 9. It s hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance is passed is open to the public and as required by law and that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required. PASSED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, on this the 2nd day of March, 1999. Q� Jo oser, Mayor - ATTEST: Cindy L. .. 1741 6&1 j�3_" ReViewed by Donald B D. City Administrator I Approved as to form and legality by Randy Thomas, City Attorney t°0 January 8, 1999 Mr. Mark Kaiser, CPA, Director of Finance City of Stephenville 298 West Washington Stephenville, Texas 76401 -4257 Dear Mr. Kaiser: A R B I T R A G E C O M P L I A N CIE S P E C I A L I S T S I N C O R P O R A T E D 3800 South Albion Street, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80110 -4239 303. 756. 5100 Fax: 303. 756. 0901 ftlonal andAHlllaW elfims; columd'a, South camlina Hovstm,, Tms � ma,, cdiomla Portm d,, owm wilmffow,, Delaware ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE SERNUCES FOR THE THY YEAR IRS FILING FOR $2.885M SERIES 1994 The purpose of this letter is to propose our engagement to prepare arbitrage rebate computations pertaining to the required rebate to the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS ") for the following bond issue (the "Bonds ") on behalf of the City of Stephenville. Listed below is the issue requiring computations, the Arbitrage and information required to complete these calculations. These Bands have an IRS filing required this year, and you should beware that there are significant late interest and penalties for missing any IRS deadlines. Please note that Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc.'s ( "ACS ") fees to complete the 5th year Report can be paid from the interest earnings from the bond proceeds of these Bonds. $2,885,000 City of Stephenville, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1994 Delivery Date: 4/7/94 5th Year Report as required by the IItS 4/7/94 - 417/99 REBATE REPORT 4/7/94 - 4/7/99 -5th Year Report as required by the IRS Base Fee (Report fee for 1st annual period) $1,195 Extension Fee ($575 per year for reports in excess of I year; 4 additional years) 2,300 Rebate Report Filing to IRS O Discount authorized by ACS Director Janet Sacks 500 TOTAL 52.995 Bill 5/99 Footnote: OlfRebate is owed to the IRS the fee far the 5th year Rebate Report filing to the IRS is $200. ' Optional Charges for all issues, if applicable: $100 per hour - Uncommingling of any funds, accounts or investments; transferred proceeds allocations, as required. DATA REQUEST: Updated daily data (daily transactional general ledgers to 4/30/99). Please call me when you are compiling this information if you have any questions. 1�� I In conjunction with this engagement, we will provide a rebate report opining to the rebate liability of the City. We appreciate the opportunity to provide assistance to the City of Stephenville. If we may be of further assistance or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (800) 672 -9993. Very truly yours, Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. �. Janet P. Sacks, Director Please acknowledge acceptance of this engagement by signing and returning one copy of this letter to Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. �CURP ooq -P;��O ORDINANCE NO. 1999 -5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE IT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED 5200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, that Chapter 13, Article II of the Code of Ordinance is amended as follows: Section One Section 13 -51 through Section 13 -71 of Chapter 13, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stephenville are hereby repealed. Section Two Section 13 -72 of Chapter 13, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stephenville is amended to read as follows: Marking of loading zones. Loading zones for handling of passengers and heavy or bulky merchandise, supplies and materials shall be laid out and marked with a sign, with the words, "Loading Zone," posted to designate the loading zone. Section Three Sec. 13 -81. If any person violates any of the provisions of this ordinance, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $20.00 nor more than $200.00. Each day of each said violation shall be deemed a separate offense. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2 "' day of March, 1999. ,on Moser, Mayor City Administrator Approved as to form and legality Randy Thomas, City Attorney 183