HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-O-03 - Uniform FIre CodeORDINANCE 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
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.5. 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:
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1. Any residentially zoned property,
2. Any property having an assembly, educational or residential occupancy, or
3. Any other heavily congested commercial area.
See. 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 (@;er stiking) indicates
deletions]:
[Section 214] change definition of "Mechanical Code to read as follows:
MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical CodeTm as adopted by this
jurisdiction. ceo .l o ri, "' n& ,.i7,,,,i i
[Section 220] add definition for "Self -Service Storage Facility:
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY is real property designed and used for the
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:
Building numbers and/or unit numbers shall be displayed in an approved 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.
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When buildings are so located that the required identification cannot be made
visible from the street as required above, such identification may be made visible
from a central driveway within the complex. Where required by the chief,
additional signs shall be installed to direct emergency traffic to those buildings.
Other complexes, other than apartment complexes shall be similarly identified
when deemed necessary by the chief.
901.4.4.2 Complexes with a single building. New and existing apartment complexes
that are constructed in a single building shall have approved signs to direct emergency
traffic where required by the chief.
901.4.4.3 Existing Numbering. Existing numbering may remain where approved by
the chief.
Examples to Section 901.4.4:
1205
W.CENTRAL
BLDG 4
1205 W. CENTRAL
UNITS 101-208
UNITS 101-208
UNITS 101-208
UNITS 115-221 IN BACK
[Section 902.2.1] changed to read asfollows:
Sec. 902.2.1 Required access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in
accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction when any portion
of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is
located more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from fire apparatus access as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. The path of measurement
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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.
1 ... (balance to remain unchanged)
[Section 902.2.2.1 ] 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 Cost 6 inches in 1 1 c . An4 14 feet (4267 min .
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 902.2.3] changed to read as follows:
Sec. 902.2.3 Marking. 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.
Strinine — 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" hi¢h
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 (66") 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. Sao Appoi;dix II IL A fire hydrant shall be located within 100
feet of a fire department connection.
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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:.e avAi,. uishi% s 6tci;r, swan , ;a4ply *,ith thr Duildi% r ae
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 designed with a 5 psi margin of safety.
[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 1003.2.2] 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, .,.:*w &q ^^^"^'^*'^"' Qf 39 ^- more that is
located 55 feet (16 764 ram) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
EXCEPTIONS• ' Ai -poi" no;Awl 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 asfollows:
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.1 a 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.
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
i 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.)
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[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
Class rr stall, pipo; 2x- is installed in such areas.
[Section 1004.31 change the third paragraph to read as follows:
1004.3 Location of Class I Standpipe Hose Connections.
There shall be a two-way outle at JoaRt on@ Q441st 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 45, Standpipe Class for sprinklered buildings
from "Alasequire+uan " to Class 'T'.
Table 1004-A. - Standpipe Required Systems
OCCUPANCY
NONSPRINKLERED BUILDING
SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
x304.8 for man
x 0.0929 for m'
Standpipe Class
Hose Requirement
Standpipe Class
Hose Requirement
5. Groups l; H; B; S; M; F,
Division I Occupancies less 4
stories in height but greater than
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Yes
Alarequirement I
No
20,000 square feet per floor'
[Section 1007.2.12.2.1] changed to read as follows:
1007.2.12.2.1 General. QrQup R ,.ffice buildings and Qreag A, blivisiea '
Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than US 55
feet (22-96Q 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 anv 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:
! 1 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.
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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.
p;o1aihi od 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. Upo., bui4aing shall ,.. 3, ho p@;r -^,oa
.,,hon tiRw and ...,.,diti..,s .,4..1yyith rho 1:,.4: 2 get 4f.4h i14 rho ..
poll
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.
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2. Not less than 25 feet (7620mm) when the pile size is 3 feet (914 min) 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.
1102.1-7 8 Attendance. Burning material shall be constantly attended by a person
knowledgeable in the use of the fire -extinguishing equipment required by Section
1102 3 6 1102.3.7 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, and
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
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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. i.n^*^^zca ;adg floats ,^a *^^^^^ ;atus s'"" '—
prgyidrd with 1_4In B-C _atod P014ablo f,..o r;aiA ' tom" readily
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-B: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 way 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. LynOP4
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[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.
EXCEPTION$: 1 Sto; g@ RAJ 1,aadl:.,g g fi;Q—@;kQ , allo cd , r-sd
2. 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.
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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: Except as permitted in 8203.4, LP -Gas containers are not allowed
in residential areas.
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[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 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
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Renumber remaining sections consecutively.
[Appendix VI-E, TABLE 5-A] insert a footnote #8 to the heading "EXTERIOR
WALLSB" and add the footnote to read asfollows:
a 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
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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.
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[Appendix VI-E, Table 6-A] insert a footnote #4 in building element #8, "8. Roofs and
roof -ceilings 1" and add a footnote #4 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 1 Occupancies from Cla" rr" to Class "1".
Change footnote #2 to read as follows:
2Finish 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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
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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 2n' day of March, 1999.
City Administrator
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Approved as to form and legality by
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
)hn Moser, Mayor
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