2026-011 - Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article 4.02, “Construction Codes and Standards,” of the Code of Ordinances; repealing the adoption of the 2021 International Building CodeORDINANCE NO. 2026-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4.02, "CONSTRUCTION CODES AND
STANDARDS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL THE ADOPTION
OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,
THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE;
ADOPTING THE 2024 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL PERFORMANCE
CODE (ICCPC); ADOPTING THE 2023 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE; ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE FOR CITYWIDE APPLICATION; ADOPTING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTING THE FULL REVISED TEXT OF CHAPTER 4,
ARTICLE 4.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATIONS, AND
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES, AS SET OUT IN EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING
A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND
A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris has previously adopted the 2021 editions of the
International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Existing
Building Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, and the
International Mechanical Code, as well as the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the 2021 International Property
Maintenance Code for properties within the Downtown Historic District, and now finds it
necessary to extend the Property Maintenance Code to citywide application to promote
uniform standards for property maintenance, public health, and safety; and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council updates its family of International Codes
every three years, with the most recent update occurring in 2024, including the release of
the 2024 International Code Council Performance Code (ICCPC); and
WHEREAS, adoption of updated construction, fire, maintenance, and performance-
based codes is necessary to regulate the design, construction, alteration, repair, use,
occupancy, maintenance, and performance of buildings and structures; to ensure adequate
utilities and sanitary facilities; to maintain safe structural conditions; and to provide
effective methods for identifying and addressing unsafe or unfit structures within the City of
Paris; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the 2024 ICC Codes, the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Recommended Amendments, and locally appropriate
amendments; have consulted with contractors, developers, industry professionals, and
community stakeholders; and have prepared a comprehensive revision of Chapter 4, Article
4.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas, including amendments to the
adopted model codes and the addition of local contractor registration, contractor
classifications, and contractor responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Building Official recommends adoption of the 2024 ICC Codes,
the 2023 National Electrical Code, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and
the 2024 International Code Council Performance Code, together with all associated local
amendments and regulatory provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after conducting duly noticed public hearings and
receiving testimony from residents, contractors, design professionals, and other
stakeholders, finds it in the best interest of the City to repeal the previously adopted codes
and adopt the updated 2024 Codes and the revised Article 4.02 as set forth in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the International Codes prepared and attached as
Exhibit A—including revisions shown in underline and strikethrough, and any explanatory
text provided for informational purposes—are incorporated into this ordinance as if fully set
forth herein and shall constitute official City amendments to the adopted codes; and
WHEREAS, the full amended text of Chapter 4, Article 4.02, including adopted model
codes, local amendments, contractor registration requirements, contractor classifications,
contractor responsibilities, and the revised division structure, has been prepared and is
attached as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein for all purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the
statements set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are true and correct and adopts them
as legislative findings and determinations of the City Council, and same are incorporated
herein for all purposes.
Section 2. Repeal of Prior Code Adoptions. The adoption of the following codes is
hereby repealed:
1. 2021 International Building Code
2. 2021 International Residential Code
3. 2021 International Existing Building Code
4. 2021 International Plumbing Code
5. 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
6. 2021 International Mechanical Code
7. 2020 National Electrical Code
8. 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (limited Historic District application)
All related local amendments previously adopted under Chapter 4, Article 4.02 are likewise
repealed to the extent they conflict with Exhibit A.
Section 3. Adoption of 2024 ICC Codes and 2023 NEC.
The City of Paris hereby adopts by reference the following codes:
1. 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
2. 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
3. 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
4. 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
S. 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
6. 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
7. 2024 International Code Council Performance Code (ICCPC)
8. 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
9. 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), applicable Citywide
These codes shall govern the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation,
alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, occupancy, use, and maintenance of buildings and
structures within the City of Paris.
Section 4. Adoption of Article 4.02 and Local Amendments. The City of Paris
hereby adopts the full amended text of Chapter 4, Article 4.02, "Construction Codes and
Standards," of the Code of Ordinances as set forth in Exhibit A hereto which is incorporated
herein by reference for all purposes and which includes:
• Local amendments to the adopted model codes,
The complete organization and division structure of Article 4.02,
Contractor registration requirements,
• Contractor classifications,
• Contractor responsibilities,
• Administrative provisions necessary for enforcement.
Exhibit A is incorporated herein as if set out verbatim.
Section S. Local Amendments Incorporated by Reference. All amendments,
additions, and deletions to the adopted model codes contained within Exhibit A are hereby
adopted as the official amendments of the City of Paris. In the event of a conflict between a
model code and the provisions of Exhibit A, the provisions of Exhibit A shall control.
Section 6. Repealer Clause. If any provision of this ordinance, the adopted codes,
or Exhibit A conflicts with any previously adopted ordinance or provision of the Code of
Ordinances, this ordinance and Exhibit A shall control. All ordinances or parts thereof in
conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 7. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions, which shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 8. Savings Clause. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances
affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action
now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying,
or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality
under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 9. Penalty Clause. Any person, contractor, firm, or corporation who violates
any provision of the adopted codes, this ordinance, or any provision hereof, including
contractor registration requirements, shall be subject to the penalties provided under
Section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances and any other applicable laws. Each day that a
violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
passage and publication as required by the City Charter and state law. The City Manager,
Building Official, and Engineering Department are authorized to take all administrative steps
necessary to implement the ordinance, including publication and notice to the development
and contracting community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 27th day of April, 2026.
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4.02 "CONSTRUCTION CODES AND STANDARDS" Amended to read as
follows:
DIVISION 1
Generally
§ 4.02.001 Permit fees Required.
An owner or licensed contractor who intends to construct enlarge alter, re air move
demolish or than a the occu ant of a buildin or structure" or to erect install enlar a alter
re air remove convert or replace an electrical as mechanical or umbin s ste_ m, the
installation of which is re ulated b this code or to cause an such work to be done shall first
make application to the Buildin De artment and obtain the required permit. The required
ermit is in addition to an other license or ermit re uired b law includin without limitation
Aq.y required contractor's license.
(a) Permit fees. The required fee for the granting and issuance of a permit for the construction,
repair, or alteration, of any building, to include electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits,
shall be computed as provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
§ 4.02.002 Building board of appeals.
(a) Created tom aosition. There is hereby created a board to be known as the building board of
appeals. The board shall be composed of five (5) regular voting members who are appointed
by the city council and that are qualified through their individual experience to pass upon
matters pertaining to building and fire code related issues. The city council shall also appoint
two (2) alternate members to serve in the absence of a regular member. The appointed
members shall not be employees of the city. The building official and fire code official shall
be ex -officio, nonvoting members of the board.
(b) Scope and authority. The building board of appeals shall hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official or fire code official relating to the
application and interpretation of the technical provisions of the building, existing building,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and fire codes for both residential and commercial
construction as adopted by the city. The board shall not have the authority to waive or modify
any of the code provisions as listed or adopted.
(c) Appeal procedures. An appeal to the building board of appeals shall be filed within thirty(30)
calendar days after the decision of the building official or fire code official is mailed or
delivered to the appellant, provided that if the 30th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or city
holiday, the time for filing the appeal shall be extended to the next business day. An
application for appeal shall be filed in writing at the office of the building official and shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of a code, law or rule legally adopted thereunder has
been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code, law or rule do not fully apply, or an
equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application for appeal shall state
how the building official's or fire code official's order, decision or determination should be
modified or reversed. The building board of appeals shall hear the appeal and render a
decision within fifteen (15) days from receipt of a completed application, which shall be final
with respect to the matter presented in the appeal. Such decision shall be filed with the city
clerk and a copy shall be mailed or delivered to the appellant.
(d) Qualifications of members. The regular five (5) member board shall be as follows:
(1) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed master electrician with at least
five (5) years of experience in the electrical trade.
(2) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed master plumber with at least five
(5) years of experience in the plumbing trade.
(3) One (1) member shall be an engineer, architect or design professional in the city with
five (5) years of experience.
(4) One (1) member shall be a general contractor in the city with at least five (5) years of
experience as a general contractor.
(5) One (1) member shall be a State of Texas licensed mechanical contractor with at least
five (5) years of experience in the mechanical trade.
(6) The alternate members shall qualify for one (1) or more of the positions above, but
only serve temporarily in the absence of any regular member.
(7) Appointment and term of members; compensation. The board members are
appointed by the city council for three-year terms and until their successors are
appointed and qualified. They shall serve without compensation. The city council
shall appoint the membership of the building board of appeals on or prior to the
effective date of this section. Of the initial members appointed to the board, two (2)
regular members and one (1) alternate member shall be appointed for three (3) year
terms, two (2) regular members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms and one
(1) regular member and one alternate member shall be appointed to a one (1) year
term.
(e) Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by the city council for unexpired terms. Newly
appointed members shall be installed at the first regular board meeting after their
appointment.
(f) Meetings. Board meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman, the building official or
fire code official, or at such other times as the board may determine. All meetings are open
to the public. The board shall keep minutes of its meetings and all records are open to the
public. The board shall establish such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate and
appoint a chairman from among its members.
(g) Ouorum. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. A concurring vote of three (3)
members of the board shall be necessary to render a decision in favor of the applicant.
(h) Training and com etenc As a condition of membership on the board, the members shall
participate in such training and education as may be required by law or ordinance. From
time to time, the building official or fire code official shall provide additional training and
education opportunities for the members of the board in order to maintain and improve
their knowledge and competence in matters pertaining to the adopted codes.
4.02._0._.03 Asbestos Surve
As re wired b 25 Tex.Admin. Code Sec. 296.191 before an remodel .renovation. or demolition,.
a commercial building owner is require I to have an asbestos survey completed b a ualified
erson licensed b the Texas De artment of Health. A co of the asbestos survey re ort, or
certification letter for the same area that re uires a buildin ermit must be rovided with the
Build in Permit A Iication. Asbestos surve re orts are acce table for an indefinite eriod
followin their com letion so Ion as the surve still continues to accurate) describe the
buildines materials where the renovation/'demolition will occur.
4.02.004 Contractors Re istration and Res onsibilities'
a. Re istration of Contractors
(1) Each contractor listed in this section or re ulated b the State of Texas shall re ister with
the City of Paris Buil din Safet De artment riorto a I in for an ermits or be innin
any work.
(2) Re istration will be on a form rescribed b the Buildin Safet De artment and shall
provide such proof as reasonabl re uired that the erson meets the current a licable
Cit of Paris and State of Texas license and insurance re uirements. Insurance and bonds
must be rovided in a form acce ted b the Cit Attorne
(3) The Building Official and or the Fire Marshal ma re uire that ever such erson re ister
in erson.
(4) Additional) each such erson shall re -re ister annual) with the Buildin Safet
De artment b or before the date on which said erson's state license or insurance 'bond.
b. Contractors Workin Inside the Cit All contractors and subcontractors are res onsible for
the following when working inside the City limits:
(1) FollowinR State and City licensing and registration requirements-
(2)
eruirements•(2) Followin Cit ermittin and ins ection rocesses and
(3) Followin the rescribed 'obsite safet and cleanliness re uirements in cha ter 33 of the
IBC with local amendments.
c. Notice of Chane Address Name, Phone Email etc.
(1) Whenever any person,after re isterin or a I in for registration under the rovisions
of this section shall move from the address named in such registration or application or
when the name of the re istrant ora licant is chan ed or when the em to ment of
such registrant or applicant is Chan ed the registrant or applicant shall within ten da s
therefrom notif the Buildin Safet De artment in writing of the registrant's or
a licant's former address .name and em to ment the re istrant's or a licant's resent
address. name, business telephone number and employment,
d. Certain Acts Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for anv person to do any of the followin acts:
(1) To crgiplav or cause or permit to be displayed or to have in one's possessigD an
instrument purporting to be any license or proof of re istration for the doing of
mechanical electrical or lumbin work knowin such instrument to be fictitious or to
have been ex fired canceled sus ended altered or otherwise invalid.
(2) To lend or knowin I ermit the use of an roof of re istration under this article or an
license for the doing of an electrical or lumbin work to an erson not entitled thereto
under the ao licable rovisions of law.
(3) To dis la or to re resent as one's own an roof of re istration under this article or an
license for the doin of an mechanical electrical or lumbin work when such ,roof of
rep,istration or license has not been lawfuliv issued to the person so dis la in the same.
(4) To use a false or fictitious name or five a false or fictitious address in arr a lication for
registration under this cha ter or an renewal or du licate thereof or knowin I make a
false statement or knowin I conceal a material fact or otherwise commit fraud in makin
an such a lication.
(5) To em to as an mechanical contractor electrician or lumber an erson not then validl
re istered as rovided in this article and licensed to erform the work for which said
erson is so em to ed.
(6) To perform an character of mechanical electrical or lumbin work for which a license
is re uired without bein valid) re istered as re uired b this article or without the
a ro riate license issued b the state or while such license is suspended or canceled.
Anv violation of above-mentioned rohibitions shall be uilt of a misdemeanor unishable b
a fine in accordance with the eneral enalt rovided in section 1.01.009 and ever da 's
continuance of an violation of the violation shall be deemed a se ,rate offense. A
violation of this code shall be a strict liabilitv offense and mav be sub'ect to State and
Federal violations.
§ 4.02.005 Contractor Types
a. General Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in or�manaEeLsu ervise the construction
and develo M ment renovation and or re air of an structure includin without
limitation one and two- fa mil dwellin s multi-famil tom ilexes commercial
structures associated accessory structures and storage buildings,, swimmin ools hot
tubs s gas and drivewa s sidewalks curbs and utters.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to submit a tom leted a lication to the Buildin
Deartment with a co of their driver's license and a co of an insurance the mi ht
have.
(3) Licensed Combination General Contractors shall be responsible for the complete and
tom liant construction develo menu and ins ection of ermitted ro'ects. This
includes but is not limited to com liance with a roved site lan site re aration and
setbacks erosion control utilit installation rovidin as -built drawin sof com leted
infrastructure water and sewer services and tos re uired easements filed com Ireton
of olatting, foundation and or footers all as ects of vertical construction d
landsca in .The Combination General Contractor fora ermitted ro'ect is also
responsible for ensurin that all licensed trades have the a ro riate permits and that
all re uired ins ections are com leted. Includin third arty ener; ins sections.
b. swimmin Pool Contractor
(1) This category authorizes the holder to en a e in the construction renovation and or
reair of swimmingools hot tubs and sas.
(2) This registration re uires the holder to submit a com leted a ication to the BuilchnnE
De artment with a co Mof their driver's license and a co of an insurance the mi ht
have.
(3) Re istered swimmin Pool Contractors shall be res onsible for the com tete and
compliant construction develo menu and ins ection of ermitted ro'ects. This
includes but is not limited to fences atesalarms foundation concrete workool
e ui menu roundin bondin and all other code re uired as°ects of installin a
swimmin ool hot tub ors a. The swimmin Pool Contractor fora ermitted ro'ect
is also res onsible for ensurin that all licensed trades have thea ro riate ermits and
that all re uired ins ections are com leted,
c. Si n Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a,e_ in the construction, installation
renovation,, and'or re air of si ns.
(2) This reistration rewires the holder to rovide roof of a 10 000.00 Buret bond with
the Cit of Paris shown as the certificate holder and the contractor listed as a sign
contractor. Each si n contractor and subcontractor shall also carry MPublic liability
ersonal in'ur or death and ro ert dama a insurance in the amounts of100 000.00
and 550,000.00 respectively, covering said sin contractor's and subcontractor's
o erations hereunder.
(3) Registered Sin Contractors shall be res onsible for the com tete and com liant
construction installation renovation and or re air of si ns. The Si n Contractor for a
ermitted ro'ect is also res onsible for ensurirr that all licensed trades have the
arr�roriate ermits and that all re uired ins ections are com leted.
d. Drivewa Sidewalk Curb & Gutter Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the construction installation
renovation, and or re air of drivewa s sidewalks and curb andutters.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to rovide goof of a current 110,000.00 surety,
bond with the Cit of Paris shown as the certificate holder and the contractor listed as
a driveway and sidewalk contractor.
(3) Registered Drivewa ,Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Contractors shall be resonsible for the
tom tete and com liant construction installation renovation and or re aP irof
driveways. The Drivewa Sidewalk Curb & Gutter Contractor for a ermitted ro'ect is
res onsible for ensurin that all re uired ins ections are com leted.
e. ThirdfPpgrty Energy Inspector
(1) This tate . or authorizes the holder to en m a e in the testin. and ins ection of residential,.
and commercial new construction alterations accessories and additions within the
Cite of Paris for Ener Code Com liance.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to rovide roof of a current certification with
either BPI or HERS verification of a current ICC Residential Ener Ins ector Plans
Examiner Certification ICC Commercial Ener Ins ector Certification and rovide
current verification of a ui ment calibration.
(3) Re istered Commercial Third Part Ener Ins ectors shall be res onsible for the
complete and compliant testing, ins ection and re ortin of the ado ted Energy.Code
requirements to the Cit' of Paris Develoment Services.
f. Demolition Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the demolition of residential and
commercial structures.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to rovide roof of current liabilit in the amount
of 1 000 000.00 with the Cit of Paris shown as the certificate holder and the
contractor listed as a demolition contractor.
(3) Re istered Demolition Contractors shall be responsible for the complete and com liant
demolition and removal of residential and commercial structures. The Demolition
Contractor fora permitted ro'ect is also res onsible for ensurin that all licensed
trades have the aopropriate permits and that all re wired ins ections are completed
Furthermore Demolition Contractors are also res onsible for rovidin asbestos
reports, abatement letters ca RjqBqff water and sewer connections and coordinating
with nvate utility cornRA ies.
g. Master Plumber
(1) This Cate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration re air or
renovation of lumbin s stems.
(2) This registration re wires the holder to prpyLde proof of current State of Texas Master
Plumbers License and state re wired insurance.
(3) Re istered Master Plumbers shall be res onsible for the com tete and com liant
installation, alteration re air or renovation of lumbin s stems and for rovidin all
re wired information re ardin backflow devices and backflow test resultsL and for
ac uirin , all appropriate ermits and ins ections.
h. Master Electrician
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration retain or
renovation of electricals stems.
(2) This re istration re wires the holder to arovide roof of current State of Texas Master
Electricians License and state re wired insurance.,
(3) Re istered Master Electricians shall be res onsible for the com lete and com liant
installation alteration re air or renovation of electrical s stems and for ac uirin all
a ro riate ermits and ins ections.
i. Master Sign Electrician
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration repair, or
renovation of electricals stems ertainin to si ns.
(2) This registration re wires the holder to�rovide goof of current State of Texas Master
Si n Electricians license and state re wired insurance.
(3) Re istered Master Si n Electricians shall be res onsible for the com tete and compliant
installation alteration re air or renovation ofelectrical s stems ertainin to sins,
and for ac uirin all a- ro riate ermits and ins ections.
j. Heatin Ventilation &Air Conditionin Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration re air or
renovation of HVAC s stems as allowed by their state license.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to Provide goof of current Class A or B State of
Texas Air Conditioning & Refri eration Contractor License and state required insurance.
(3) Re istered Heatin Ventilation &Air Conditionin Contractors shall be res onsible for
the com Mete and com liant installation, alteration re air or renovation of HVAC
s stems and for ac uirin all a ro riate ermits and ins ections.
k. Landsca a Irri ation Contractor
(1) This category authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration re air or
renovation irrigation s stems.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to rovide goof of current State of Texas
Landsca a Irri ators License and a$15,000-00 suret bond with the City of Paris shown
as the certificate holder and the contractor listed as a landscape L irrigation contractor.
(3) Registered Landsca - e Irri ation Contractors shall be res onsible for the com tete and
compliant installation alteration re air or renovation of landsca a irration systems
and rovidin all re uired information re ardin backflow devices and backflow test,
results. The Landsca a Irri ation Contractor fora ermitted ro'ect is also res onsible
for ensurin that all licensed trades have thea ro riate ermits and that all re uired
inspections are com leted.
I. Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor
(1) This cateor authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration re air or
renovation of fire sprinkler systems.
(2) This re istration re uires the holder to rovide roof of current State of Texas
De artment of Insurance Fire S rinkler License and state re uired insurance.
(3) Re istered Fire S rinkler Contractors shall be res onsible for the complete and
compliant installation alteration re air or renovation of fire srinkler s stems from
the slab u and for ac uirin all a ro riate ermits and ins ections.
m. Fire Alarm Contractor
(1) This category authorizes the holder to engage in the installation alteration repair, or
renovation of fire alarms stems.
(2) This registration reg uires the holder to provide proof of current State of Texas
De artment of Insurance Fire Alarm License and state re uired insurance.
(3) Registered Fire Alarm Contractors shall be responsible for the complete and compliant
installation alteration re air or renovation of fire alarm s stems and for ac uirin all
appropriate permits and inspections.
n. Fire Extinguisher Contractor
(1) This category authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration, retair or
renovation of fixed fire extinguisher s stems.
(2) This registration requires the holder to provide proof of current State of Texas
Department of Insurance Extinguisher Certificate Re istration and state re uired
insurance.
(3) Registered Fire Extinguisher uisher Contractors shall be res onsible for the com tete and
com liant installation alteration re air or renovation of fire extin uisher s stems and
for ac umn all appropriate ermits and inspections.
o. Underround Fire Main Contractor
(1) This tate or authorizes the holder to en a e in the installation alteration re air or
renovation of underground fire mains.
(2) This registration re uires the holder to provide Droof of current State of Texas
Deoartment of Insurance S rinkler Certificate and state re uired insurance.
(3) Registered Under round Fire Main Contractors shall be responsible for the complete
and com liant installation alteration re air renovation maintenance or service of
water supply i in to any and all types of fire protection sprinkler systems and for
acquiring all appropriate permits and inspections.
P. Above round &Under round Stora a Tank Contractor
(1) This tateor authorizes the holder to en age in the installation and removal of
above round and under -round Stora a tanks.
(2) This registration re uires the holder to provide goof of current Texas Commission on
Environmental luality Under round Stora a Tank re istration and state re uired
insurance.
(3) itegistered Above round and Under round Storajze Tank Contractors shall be
responsible for the complete and compiliant installation and removal of storage tanks
and for acguiring,, all appLqpriate permits and inspections. Above and Under round
Storap,e Tank Contractors shall also be responsible for coordinatin with Cit of Paris
Code Com )lid ance Division to ensure the correct staff are on site at all times.
q. Utilit Contractor
(1) This Cate or authorizes the holder to en a e in construction renovation and or re air
and to supervise or mana a the construction renovation and or re air of utilities. This
includes water, sewer, wastewater, storm sewer, streets and drains a facilities. This
license does not represent approval to perform any t e of plumbinp, work regulated b
the ado ted Plumbin Code of the Cit of Paris or to install under round fire mains.
(2) Utility contractors must secure and maintain insurance during, construction. The
insurance must include at a minimum the followin
(A) Workmen's Com-ensation including Occu ational Disease and Em to er's Liabilit
Insurance
(B) Public Liability Insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars 1000 000'
for damaes arisin out of bodily or personal in y, sickness or disease or death of
one erson and sub'ect to the same limit for each ° erson in an amount not less than
One Million Dollars 1000 000 in an one occurrence and ro ert dama a in an
amount not less than One Million Dollars A$1,000,0001 for all single combined
dams es arisin out of in'ur to or destruction of ro ert of others in any one
occurrence with an a re ate limit in the same amount. The Pro ert Dama e - ortion
of this coverage shall include explosion, collapse and under round —exposure
coverage. In addition where Com leted O eration Insurance covera a is a licable
such covera a will be maintained after com letion and acce 'tante of the ro'ect for
the full uarantee eriod.
(C) Automobile Liabilit Insurance covera a on all self- ro elled vehicles designed for
travel on ublic roads used in connection with the ro'ect whether owned non
owned or hired. The liabilit limits shall not be less than Two Hundred Fiftj Thousand
Dollars ($250,000) for in'ur or death of one -erson and in an amount not less than
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars 500 000 in an one occurrence and Pro ert
Dama a limits of not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars 100 000 in any one
occurrence.
(D) Contractual Liabilit Covera e: Each and ever otic for Liabilit Insurance carried b
each Contractor and Subcontractor will include a "Contractual Liability Coverage"
endorsement sufficientF broad to insure the rovision titled "Indemnit "hereinafter
set forth.
(E) Indemnity: The Contractor shall defend indemnify and hold harmless the City of Paris
and the cit 's officers a ents servants and em to ees• from an and all suits actions
claims losses or dams a of any character and from all expenses incidental to the,
defense of such suits actions or claims based u on or arising out of or aIle ed to be
based upon or arisin out of 1' an in'ur disease sickness or death of an erson or
persons
.,2) any damages to any Property!nacgWydia in part loss of use thereof caused
by any act or omission of the Contractor of an subcontractor of the Contractor or
by their officers,,.a ents LLeLservants em to ees or an one else under the Contractor's
direction and control and arising out of occurrin in connection with resWin from
or caused b the erformance or failure ofperformance of any work or services called
for bv the Contract or from conditions createdb the erformance or non-
erformance of said work or services but not includin the sole ne li ence of an
part herein indemnified.
(F) The Cit of Paris must be named as a certificate holder as follows: City of Paris
Attention Public Works Director PO Box 1952 Paris Texas 75606. In the description
line it must reflect City of Paris and must reference the 'ob location.
(G) Re istered Utilit Contractors shall be res onsible for the com tete and com, liana
installation alteration re air or renovation ofublic and rivate utilities and for
qLq uinn all a ro riate ermits and ins ections.
r. Exemptions for Residential Homestead Owners
Provided that a permit as regiuired herein shall have first been obtained by the homeowner,
homeowners erformin mechanical electrical alurnbinL or has works or,manain su ervisin
the renovation and/or repair of buildin s on their own residential homestead as reflected b
ublic records are exem t from the licensin rovision of this code. This exemption also applies
to stora a buildin s. Homeowners must rovide roof of homestead exemption. All other,
re uirements of this code are still a licable.
S. Exem tions for Commercial Owners
Provided that a permit as re uired herein shall have first been obtained by the owner, owners
erformin or mans in su ervisin the renovation and or re air of buildin or installin si ns
that do not re uire en ineered lans on their own commercial ro ert as reflected b ublic
records are exempt from the licensin rovision of this code. This exem tion does nota I to
new construction swimmin ools com tete demolitions si ns that re uire en ineered tans
or any trade work regulated by the state. All other re uirements of this code are still applicable.
§ 4.02.005. through § 4.02.030. (Reserved)
DIVISION 2
Building Code
§ 4.02.031. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "building code" shall mean the 2021 2024
International Building Code (sometimes referred to as IBC), including any and all
amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2823 2024 International Building
Code.
(b) Adoption., In conformance with Texas Local Government Code, chapter 214, subchapter
G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 2024: 2024 International Building Code,
including appendices A C, F, G, and I J, K N,_0 and P, is hereafter adopted as the
municipal building code for the city. The 2021 2024 International Building Code shall
apply to the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures by
providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and
conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation
and use and for the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human
occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the city. The city council
may establish procedures to adopt local amendments to the International Building Code
and for the administration and enforcement of the International Building Code.
(c) Copies on_file. Copies of the 2024 2024 International Building Code will be maintained
on file in the office of the planni^^ develepment depanmeFA Building Safety and
may be viewed online at https-ii..^, es ;r=rs'f^.^ ^i,.^a^' im eede 2021''^''^
I..�., and the provisions thereof shall
be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other structures
within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.032. Amendments.
The 2021 International Building Code adopted by section 4.02.031 shall be amended as set
forth in 04 -Fiance 20"-^12 Exhibit A - Attachment A, which is incorporated by reference as
if fully set forth herein.
§ 4.02.033. through § 4.03.060. (Reserved)
DIVISION 3
Residential Code
§ 4.02.061. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "residential code" shall mean the 2824
2024 International Residential Code (sometimes referred to as IRC), including any
and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2Q212024 International
Residential Code.
(b) Ado tion. In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 214,
subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 2021 2024 International
Residential Code, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, 0, R, S,
T, U and AQ is hereafter adopted as the municipal residential code for the city. The
2921 2024 International Residential Code shall apply to all construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and
demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of
egress as therein provided in the city. The city council may establish procedures to
adopt local amendments to the International Residential Code and for the
administration and enforcement of the International Residential Code. The
International Residential Code shall not apply to the installation and maintenance of
electrical wiring and related components.
(c) Co : ies on file. Copies of the 2821 2024 International Residential Code will be
maintained on file in the office of the „l.,„.,:^^ . ,..opm^^+ depa -tFaeRt Buildinj
Safety and may be viewed online at https./4eedes * safe eFg/cedes�8 ee es/292
4EBd$lll
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shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses.
§ 4.02.062. Amendments.
The 2021 International Residential Code adopted by section 4.02.061 shall be amended
as set forth in OFdinanee 292=3 018 Attachment B„ which is incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein.
§ 4.02.063. through § 4.02.090. (Reserved)
DIVISION 4
Existing Building Code
§ 4.02.091. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "existing building code" shall mean the 2021
2024 International Existing Building Code (sometimes referred to as IEBC), including any
and all amendments or revisions thereto adopted.
(b) Ado t� ion. In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 214,
subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 20212024 International Existing
Building Code, including appendices A, B, and C, is hereafter adopted as the municipal
existing building code for the city. The 20212024 International Existing Building Code
shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of
existing buildings, including historic buildings, in the city. The city council may establish
procedures to adopt local amendments to the International Existing Building Code and
for the administration and enforcement of the International Existing Building Code.
(c) Co `iesrron file. Copies of the 2921 2024 International Existing Building Code will be
maintained on file in the office of the ^',^^ing and deve'^^m^^+ depaFtment Buildin
Safety and may be viewed online at h++^s•4�eedes6^Gsafe.^ gyr=e e m eedes 2021
+esc#e`IIVm �ggjtg and the provisions thereof
shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.092. Amendments.
The 2021 2024 International Existing Building Code adopted by section 4.02.091 shall be
amended as set forth in ^nee 202119 -Attachment C, which is incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
§ 4.02.093. through § 4.02.120. (Reserved)
DIVISION S
Plumbing Code
§ 4.02.121. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this section, "plumbing code" shall mean the 2021 2024
International Plumbing Code (sometimes referred to as the IPC), including any and all
amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 29212024 International Plumbing
Code.
(b) Adoption. In conformance with V.T.C.A., Occupations Code, sections 1301.551 and
1301.255, the 2824 2024 International Plumbing Code, including appendix A, as
amended herein, is hereafter adopted as the municipal plumbing code for the city. The
212024 International Plumbing Code shall apply to regulation and governance of the
design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair,
location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems
as herein provided, providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
(c) Co ies on file. Copies of the 202 2024 International Plumbing Code will be maintained
on file in the office of the "`'a"^i"^ — . �'^•^'^^^' !nt ` epak"'^"+ Building Safety and
may be viewed online at htt // .wide 2021 �..M.
h.jjj,j j/gpri µLiccsIl LJy � C. ...iug24 and the provisions thereof shall be
controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other structures
within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.122. Amendments.
The 2021 International Plumbing Code adopted by section 4.02.121 shall be amended as set
forth in (.roan., 2023-0 4, Attachment D which is incorporated by reference as if fully
set forth herein.
§ 4.02.123. Penalty.
Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation
of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009,
and each every day's continuance of any violation shall be deemed a separate offense. A
violation of this code shall be a strict liability offense.
§ 4.02.124. Cross -connection control program.
(a) Definitions.
290 Rules. The TCEQ's rules and regulations for public water systems, which appear in title
30, Texas Administrative Code, chapter 290.
Auxiliar water su I Any water supply, on or available, to the premises other than the
purveyor's approved public potable water supply.
Backflow preventer, A device or means designed to prevent backflow or backsiphonage. Most
commonly categorized as air gap, reduced pressure principle device, double check valve
assembly, pressure vacuum breaker, atmospheric vacuum breaker, hose bibb vacuum
breaker, residential dual check, double check with intermediate atmospheric vent, and
barometric loop.
(1) Air gap. — A physical separation sufficient to prevent backflow between the
free-flowing discharge end of the potable water system and any other system.
Physically defined as a distance equal to twice the diameter of the supply side
pipe diameter but never less than one (1) inch.
(2) Atmospheric vacuum breaker. — A device which prevents backsiphonage by
creating an atmospheric vent when there is either a negative pressure or
subatmospheric pressure in a water system.
(3) Barometric look,~ — A fabricated piping arrangement rising at least thirty-five
(35) feet at its topmost point above the highest fixture it supplies. It is utilized
in water supply systems to protect against backsiphonage.
(4) Double check valve asst bl . — An assembly of two (2) independently
operating spring loaded check valves with tightly closing shut off valves on
each side of the check valves, plus properly located test cocks for the testing
of each check valve.
(5) Double check valve with intermediate atmos heric vent. — A device having two
(2) spring loaded check valves separated by an atmospheric vent chamber.
(6) Hose Bibb vacuum breaker. — A device which is permanently attached to a
hose bibb and which acts as an atmospheric vacuum breaker.
(7) Pressure vacuum breaker. — A device containing one or two independently
operated spring loaded check valves and an independently operated spring
loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check or checks.
Device includes tightly closing shut-off valves on each side of the check valves
and properly located test cocks for the testing of the check valve(s).
(8) Reduced pressurerinci le backflow oreventer., — An assembly consisting of
two (2) independently operating approved check valves with an automatically
operating differential relief valve located between the two (2) check valves,
tightly closing shut-off valves on each side of the check valves plus properly
located test cocks for the testing of the check valves and the relief valve.
(9) Residential dual check. — An assembly of two (2) spring loaded,
independentlyoperating check valves without tightly closing shut-off valves
and test cocks. Generally employed immediately downstream of the water
meter to act as a containment device.
Backflow. Any unwanted flow of used or nonpotable water, or other substances from any
domestic, industrial, or institutional piping system back into the potable water
distribution system.
Backpressure. Pressure that can cause backflow to occur when a potable system is connected
to a nonpotable supply operating under a higher pressure than the distribution system
by means of a pump, boiler, elevation difference, air or steam pressure, or other means.
Backsi honage., The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the
distribution pipes of a potable water supply system from any source other than its
intended source caused by the sudden reduction of pressure in the potable water supply
system.
Building safet department. The building safety department has the duty and power to
enforce all ordinances and laws regulating construction on private property by providing
services such as permit issuance, plan examination and inspection. The mission of the
building safety department is to protect the lives and safety of the residents and visitors
of the City of Paris, preserve quality of life and contribute to economic development and
viability of the community.
Compliance engine. The compliance engine is a web -based service used by the City of Paris
to track and maintain code compliance, reduce false alarm activity, and provide safer
communities through third -party inspection reporting and maintenance.
Cross -connection. A point in a plumbing system where it is possible for a nonpotable
substance to come into contact with the potable drinking water supply. Any actual or
potential connection between the public water supply and a source of contamination or
pollution.
Manual M14. The American Water Works Association's Recommended Practice for Backflow
Prevention and Cross -Connection Control, current edition.
TCEQ. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Water purypyor. The water purveyor has the responsibility to supply potable water to the
city's customers and has the authority to take or cause to be taken the necessary
measures to ensure the public drinking water distribution system is protected from any
actual or potential backflow hazards.
Water service entrance.,That point in the owner's water system beyond the sanitary control
of the water purveyor; generally considered to be the outlet end of the water meter and
always before any unprotected branch.
(b) Ry[pose. Within distribution systems there exist points called cross -connections where
nonpotable water can be connected to potable sources. These cross -connections can
provide a pathway for backflow of nonpotable water into potable sources. Backflow can
occur either because of reduced pressure in the distribution system (termed
backsiphonage) or the presence of increased pressure from a nonpotable source
(termed backpressure). Backsiphonage may be caused by a variety of circumstances,
such as main breaks, flushing,
pump failure, or emergency firefighting water drawdown. Backpressure may occur when
heating/cooling, waste disposal, or industrial manufacturing systems are connected to
potable supplies and the pressure in the external system exceeds the pressure in the
distribution system. Both situations act to change the direction of water, which normally
flows from the distribution system to the customer, so that nonpotable and potentially
contaminated water from industrial, commercial, or residential sites flows back into the
distribution system through a cross -connection. During incidents of backflow, these
chemical and biological contaminants have caused illness and deaths, with
contamination affecting a number of service connections. In order to protect the life,
health and well-being of the citizens of and visitors to the city the following cross -
connection control program has been established.
(c) General.
(1) No water -service connection shall be made to any establishment where a potential
or actual contamination hazard exists unless the water supply is protected in
accordance with the 290 Rules and this article. No water -service connection shall
be made without a release authorization from the building safety department, and
as directed by the building official or plumbing inspector, the water purveyor shall
discontinue water service if a required air gap or backflow prevention assembly is
not installed, maintained, and tested in accordance with the 290 Rules and this
article.
(2) All residences, building, structures or facilities that use an auxiliary water supply,
such as a private well, a rainwater -harvesting system, or pump water directly from
any impounded water source or any water supply other than potable water
supplied by the city distribution system, must install an RPZ at the meter connection
or provide an air gap.
(3) No backflow protection at the water service meter is required where an adequate
internal cross -connection control program is in place provided that the cross -
connection control program is documented by a state licensed master plumber or
water -supply -protection specialists.
(d) Requirements.
(1) On new installations, the building safety department will review owner provided
plans, which shall be completed by a professional engineer or licensed master
plumber. Upon approval of plans the building safety department will issue a permit,
and perform inspections. In any case, a minimum of a dual check valve will be
required in any new residential construction. Before plumbing final will be
approved, device shall be tested by an approved third -party backflow tester and
register with the compliance engine.
(2) For premises existing prior to the start of this program, the building safety
department will perform evaluations and inspections of plans and/or premises and
inform the owner by letter of any corrective action deemed necessary, the method
of achieving the correction, and the time allowed for the correction to be made.
Ordinarily, ninety (90) days will be allowed, however, this time period may be
shortened depending upon the degree of hazard involved and the history of the
device(s) in question.
(3) The building safety department will not allow any cross -connection to remain
unless it is protected by an approved backflow preventer device for which a permit
has been issued and the device registered with The compliance engine, the city's
electronic reporting system, and regularly tested to insure satisfactory operation.
(4) The building safety department shall inform the owner by letter, of any failure to
comply, by the time of the first re -inspection. The building safety department will
allow an additional fifteen (15) days for the correction. In the event the owner fails
to comply with the necessary correction by the time of the second reinspection, the
building safety department will inform the owner by letter, that the water service
to the owner's premises will be terminated within a period not to exceed five (5)
days. In the event that the owner informs the building safety department of
extenuating circumstances as to why the correction has not been made, a time
extension may be granted by the department but in no case will exceed an
additional thirty (30) days.
(5) If the water purveyor or plumbing inspector determines at any time that a serious
threat to the public health exists, the water service will be terminated immediately.
(6) The building safety department shall have on file, a list of private contractors who
are certified backflow device testers. All charges for these tests will be paid by the
owner of the building or property,
(e) Owner res onsibilit.
(1) The property owner shall be responsible for the elimination or protection of all
cross -connections on his or her premises.
(2) The owner, after having been informed by a letter from the building safety
department, shall at his expense, install, maintain, and test, or have tested, any and
all backflow preventers on his premises.
(3) The owner shall correct any malfunction of the backflow preventer which is revealed
by periodic testing.
(4) The owner shall inform the building safety department of any proposed or modified
cross -connections and also any existing cross connections of which the owner is
aware but may not have been found by the building safety department.
(5) The owner shall not install a bypass around any backflow preventer unless there is
a backflow preventer of the same type on the bypass. Owners who cannot shut
down operation for testing of the device(s) must supply additional devices
necessary to allow testing to take place.
(6) The owner shall install backflow preventers in a manner approved by the department.
(7) The owner shall install only approved backflow preventers.
(8) Any owner having a private well, or other private water source, must have a permit
(issued by the city) if the well or source is cross -connected to the city potable water
distribution system. Permission to cross -connect may be denied by the water
purveyor, or designated representative.
(9) The owner may be required to install a backflow preventer at the service entrance
if a private water source is maintained, even if it is not cross -connected to the city's
system.
(10) In the event the owner installs plumbing to provide potable water for domestic
purposes which is on the supply side of the backflow preventer, such plumbing must
have its own backflow preventer installed.
(11) The owner shall be responsible for the payment of all fees for permits, annual or
semi-annual device testing, retesting in the case that the device fails to operate
correctly, and second re -inspections for noncompliance.
(f) Installation testin and maintenance of backflow revention assemblies.
(1) All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested upon installation in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, Manual M14, or the University of Southern
California's Manual of Cross -Connection Control by a licensed backflow prevention
assembly tester and certified to be operating within specifications. Backflow
prevention assemblies that are installed to protect against health hazards must also
be tested and certified to be operating within specifications at least annually by a
recognized backflow prevention assembly tester.
(2) Assemblies must be repaired, overhauled, or replaced wheneverthe assemblies are
found to be defective. Original forms recording testing, repairs, and overhaul must
be kept and submitted to the city's designated electronic reporting system, through
the compliance engine within five working days of the test, repair or overhaul of
each backflow prevention assembly.
(3) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on fire suppression systems must be
tested by a backflow prevention assembly tester permanently employed by an
approved fireline contractor.
(4) No backflow prevention assembly or device may be removed from use, or
relocated, or other assembly or device substituted for it, without the approval of
the city's building safety department.
(5) Test results shall be registered and recorded with the city's designated electronic
reporting system. Completed forms shall be uploaded to city's designated
electronic reporting system within 10 days of test results. Test results shall be kept
on file for three (3) years.
(6) Gauges used for backflow prevention assembly testing must be tested for accuracy
at least annually in accordance with the AWWA's Manual M14 or the current
edition of the University of Southern California's Manual of Cross -Connection
Control. A copy of the gauge accuracy test report must be submitted to the city's
building safety department to demonstrate the gauge has been tested for accuracy.
(7) A recognized backflow prevention assembly tester must hold a current license
issued from the TCEQ and be registered with the city's building safety department.
(g) Repo of ins ections and tests. Records of all installations, inspections, tests and
maintenance required by this code shall be provided electronically to the compliance
engine which is the city's designated electronic reporting system. Completed records
shall be submitted no later than ten (10) days following the applicable Installation,
inspection, test and maintenance. The submitted report shall contain all information
required by the city's designated electronic reporting system.
(h) Customer service ins-ections.
(1) A customer service inspection must be completed before the provision of
continuous water service to all new construction, on any existing service when the
water purveyor has reason to believe that cross -connections or other contaminant
hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to the
private water -distribution facilities.
(2) Only individuals with the following credentials shall be recognized as capable of
conducting a customer service inspection:
(A) Plumbing inspectors and water -supply -protection specialists that have been
licensed by the state board of plumbing examiners.
(B) Customer service inspectors that have been licensed by the TCEQ.
(3) The customer service inspection must certify that:
(A) No direct connection between the public drinking water supply and a potential
source of contamination exists. Potential sources of contamination must be
isolated from the public water system by a properly installed air gap or an
appropriate backflow prevention assembly.
(B) No cross -connection between the public water supply and a private water
source exists. Where an actual, properly installed air gap is not maintained
between the public water supply and a private water supply, an approved
reduced -pressure -zone backflow prevention assembly is properly installed
and a service agreement exists for annual inspection and testing by a
recognized backflow prevention assembly tester.
(C) No connection exists that allows water to be returned to the public drinking
water supply.
(D) No pipe or pipefitting that contains more than 0.25 percent lead is used for
the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection that supplies water for
human use.
(E) No solder or flux that contains more than 0.2 percent lead is used for the
installation or repair of plumbing at any connection that provides water for
human use.
(i) Irri ation s stems.,
(1) Any irrigation system that is connected to a public or private potable water supply
must be connected through a backflow prevention assembly approved by
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(2) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on irrigation systems that are classified as
health hazards must be tested at least annually.
(3) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on irrigation systems that are not
classified as health hazards must be tested every 2 years or as required by the
adopted plumbing code.
(j) Appeal. A person may appeal the decision of the director or regulatory authority by
making a written request for appeal to the appeals officer within seven (7) business
days of the adverse decision or action. The appeal hearing shall be conducted no later
than seven (7) business days following receipt of the notice of appeal unless the parties
agree to a later date. The appeal shall be conducted by to the building board of appeals.
The decision of the building board of appeals shall be final.
(k) Enforcement. A person who violates any provision of this article by performing a
prohibited act or by failing to perform a required act is guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than
$2,000.00. Each day that one or more of the provisions in this article is violated shall
constitute a separate offense. If a person is convicted of two (2) or more distinct
violations of this article, the building safety department shall, upon due notice to the
customer, be authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where such
violations occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored only
upon payment of a reconnection charge, hereby established at $150.00, and any other
costs incurred by the city in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must
be given to the building safety department that the same action shall not be repeated
while the article is in effect. Compliance with this article may also be sought through
injunctive relief in district court.
§ 4.02.125. through § 4.02.150. (Reserved)
DIVISION 6
Fuel Gas Code
§ 4.02.151. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "fuel gas code" shall mean the 2021 2024
International Fuel Gas Code (sometimes referred to as the IFGC) including any and all
amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas
Code.
(b) Adoption. The 2021 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, including appendices A, B, C
and D (which are informational only and which shall only be used for reference), is
hereafter adopted as the municipal fuel gas code for the city. The 2021 2024
International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to regulation and governance of fuel gas
systems and gas-fired appliances as herein provided; providing for the issuance of
permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing for the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms set forth therein.
(c) Cogies_on file. Copies of the 2024 2024 International Fuel Gas Code will be maintained
on file in the office of the pl-.n^;^^ ,PA deyelepmeRt depakm^..+ Building, Safety and
may be viewed online at at http •/4eedes.6 fe.^ g/eede 0 edes/2021 ienrin
.iE�5 iccsaf oiir&/L_ scodes 02�i Ode, and the provisions thereof shall
be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other structures
within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.152. Amendments.
The 2021 International Fuel Gas Code adopted by section 4.02.151 shall be amended as set
forth in Qrd9 ....,,.n 2923 014, Attachment E, which is incorporated by reference as if fully
set forth herein.
§ 4.02.153. through § 4.02.180. (Reserved)
DIVISION 7
Mechanical Code
§ 4.02.181. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, "mechanical code" shall mean the 2024
2024 International Mechanical Code (sometimes referred to as the IMC) including
any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 292 2024
International Mechanical Code.
(b) Adoption, The 28I 2024 International Mechanical Code, including appendices A, B,
C and D (which are informational only and which shall only be used for reference), is
hereafter adopted as the municipal fuel gas [mechanical] code for the city. The 2824
2024 International Fuel Gas [Mechanical] Code shall apply to regulation and
governance of fuel gas [mechanical] systems and gas-fired appliances as herein
provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and
providing for the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms set forth
therein.
(c) Copies on file. Copies of the 2021 2024 International Mechanical Code will be
maintained on file in the office of the planF+i - . rin..nlop me nt rinp-.Ament Building
Safety and may be viewed online at htt s,.Heedes fe.^Fg�c;e es/I eede 2921
+Ee�4e-liu nl a ....codeswiucc �u 0r. Lu U m ww � � a ui�µ�����, and the provisions thereof
..
shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.182. Amendments.
The 2024 2024 International Mechanical Code adopted by section 4.02.181 shall be
amended as set forth in G,rd-inanee 2923 018, Attachment f, which is incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
§ 4.02.183. through § 4.02.210. (Reserved)
DIVISION 8
Electrical Regulations
§ 4.02.211. National Electrical Code adopted.
(a) Definition, For purposes of this division, "National Electrical Code" shall mean the 2820
2023 National Electrical Code (Also known as NAFPA 70 and sometimes referred to as
the NEC), including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2020
2023 National Electrical Code adopted.
(b) Adoption; applicability. In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter
214, subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 220 2023 National Electrical
Code shall be and is hereafter adopted as the municipal commercial electrical
construction code for the city. The 2920 2023 National Electrical Code shall apply to all
commercial electrical construction applications within the city. The city council may
establish procedures to adopt local amendments to the National Electrical Code and for
the administration and enforcement of the National Electrical Code.
(c)Copies on file. Copies of the 2020 2023 National Electrical Code will be maintained on
file in the office of the planning and development depaFtment Buildin Safety, and may
be viewed at Fi,ee Access NFPA... a NationalElectricali("'ode and the provisions thereof
shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city.
§ 4.02.212. Amendments.
The 20;10 2023 National Electrical Code adopted by section 4.02.211 shall be amended as
set forth in A-;;AreQ-1-9 Attachment G,, which is incorporated by reference as if fully
set forth herein.
§ 4.02.213. Repair of dangerous equipment and installations; disconnection of service.
(a) When any electrical equipment is found by the electrical inspector to be dangerous to
persons or property because it is defective or improperly installed, the person owning
the electrical equipment shall be notified, in writing, and shall have any changes or
repairs made, as required by the electrical inspector, which will place such equipment in
safe condition. If such work is not completed within the period specified by the inspector
in the notice, the inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the
disconnection of electric service to the dangerous equipment.
(b) If, in the judgment of the electrical inspector after inspection, any electrical installation
is unsafe or dangerous to persons or property, the inspector shall have the power to
cause such electrical installation to be disconnected from the source of electrical energy
supplying the same, in which event he shall notify Oncor of such action. Thereafter, it
shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit electric current to be supplied to such
electrical installation until the same has been made safe and the electrical inspector
has issued a certificate of approval to that effect.
§ 4.02.214. Penalty.
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of
not more than $2,000.00, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the
provisions of this code shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. A violation of
this code is a strict liability offense.
§ 4.02.215 through § 4.02.229. (Reserved)
DIVISION 9
Property Maintenance Code
§ 4.02.230. Adopted.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this division, Pro ertMaintenance Code shall mean the
2921 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, including any and all
amendments, revisions, or revised additions to the 2021 2024 International Property
Maintenance Code.
(b) Ado tion. In conformance with Texas Local Government Code, chapter 214, subchapter
G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the International Property Maintenance Code,
including appendix A, is hereafter adopted as the municipal property maintenance code
for all vacant properties and residential rental properties, whether vacant or occupied,
mhi tgFie di + iGt + t.. 4 04 and -11-+7..1^ A 05 7.. thi
�mrcrrcovci �aTai�c� Ecco Inzhe city set fer�#� in artiEle
Gedeef Ord-inanses. The provisions of the 2021 2024 International Property
Maintenance Code shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises,
structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation,
protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards,
and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance for &aW properties within the
corporate limits of the city.
(c) Co - ies on file Copies of the 29212024 International Property Maintenance Code will
be maintained on file in the office of tk +.. ^.,R7.,^^.7.,., ^a ^ 1ti,munit,, r1eyel..p.r ent
depawnems guildin Safety and at the eity PUbIiG 1ibFar., mabe viewed online at at
L w' � � m scode^� �� ��d .p and the provisions thereof shall
be controlling as set out herein.
§ 4.02.231. Amendments.
The 2921 2024 International Property Maintenance Code adopted by section 4.02.230 shall
be amended as set forth in ^r^"^a^^('^" 014, Attachment.H which is incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
DIVISION 10
International Code Council Performance Code
4.02.232._Adopted-
(a)
do ted.(a) Definition. For ur oses of this division the followin definition shall a�plyw
international Code Council Performance Code. The 2024 International Code Council
Performance Code ICCPC includin an and all amendments revisions or revised
additions to the 2024 International Code Council Performance Code.
(b) Ado tion. In conformance with Texas Local Government Code Cha .,)ter 214
Subcha ter G Sections 214.211 throu h 214.214 the 2024 International Code
Council Performance Code includin Aendices A B C D and E is hereb adopted
as the oerformance code for all roerties whether vacant or occu ied within the
corporate limits of the Cit .The rovisions of the 2024 International Code Council
Performance Code shall constitute the minimum requirements and standards for risk
assessment of premises structures a ui ment and facilities and shall a �,to all
non rescri tive compliance methods utilized within the City.
(c) Codes Won fileCo ies of the 2024 International Code Council Performance Code will
be maintained on file in the office Buildin Safet and ma be viewed online at
Lite.- !_garC jcorkand the provisions thereof
shall be control lin, as set out herein.
EXHIBIT B
Amendments to the International Building Codes
Attachment A
Amendments to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Building Code
are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type
is text inserted. wed +hrGUOh type as deleted text- fre.Y, IRG.-iii f:ex denotes reasons
for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 101.4, Referenced codes, to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and
referenced elsewhere in this code, when secificall ado ted, shall be considered part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever
amendments have been ado ted to the referenced codes and standards each reference
to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. An
reference to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.,
(Reorc ,y4e n: I c,ga°al wr°acdir° r to r c ear: r� k"e i0cally c oc:J s a,�nd a aaa°renc{aaaent gad("").atc..°d u'dlith
P a"."a afcc(,(Yccac:ss.sj
Amend Section 101.4.8, Electrical, by adding the following:
101.4.8 Electrical. The provisionsofthe Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of
electricals stems including alterations re airs re lacement a uimenu aLiances
fixtures. fittin s and a urtenances thereto.
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Amend Section 103.1, Creation of enforcement agency, to insert the Department Name:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The [INSERT NAME HEREI Cit of Paris Buildin Safet
Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official.
Amend Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit; under sub -title entitled "Building” delete
items 1, 6, 9, 10 and 11 and re -number as follows:
i One St9FY a + h ,d ar=eesseFy:5tr-uetuFe-s used as We and- .;+..rage sheds, pI-. 1ho
d c'.v.ilar .d ' d +h ++he flFea c.+ gFeater+han 120 cc. . aFe feet (11
it
2: 1 Fences, other than swimmin ° ool barriers, not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
2. (Remainder Unchanged)
4. 3. (Remainder Unchanged)
&. 4. (Remainder Unchanged)
-7 5. (Remainder Unchanged)
6. (Remainder Unchanged)
ILIAMIr —11,
19 Swings and etheF nlaygFeU
family 4we11 .,..
7. (Remainder Unchanged)
8. (Remainder Unchanged)
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a �,�,r)errnft ]`R.!r N.`orr�rnerr,I pr(,,,,)per tc)
ensure C,r��P7r) 1�PP Plfio��
f": � rrr;r"�reiPr.d"krkiPGr..r.p
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Amend Section 202, add, modify or clarify the following definitions:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A buildin or art thereof housin ersons on a 24-hour basis
who because of ae, mental disabilit or other reasons live in a su ervised residential
environment which rovides ersonal care services. The occu ants are caable of
res ondin to an emer encsituation without,")h sical assistancefrom staff..
���,rer-,iE,��r.°. �w'�si �Ee r,Y,F,rvirF cJ� �`r�h;s°�,r���.°x ���1 r,���''�'��ta�"dvk rc,r.;, �,`�f�P ��`�v(` J'�
HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE: add a second paragraph to read as follows:
AnY—buildin classified as a rou S occu anc or S eculative Bun exceeding 1 2 000
s .ft. that has a clear hei ht in excess of 14 feet makin it possible to be used for
Stora a in excess of 12 feet shall be considered to be hi h- fled storage. When a
s ecific roduct cannot be identified s eculative warehouse' afire _P_Iqtgqiqn system
and life features shall be installed as for Class IV
F0, P/1 (3,11,1,61d cose s�,(,,,rml-ic',),s mr,
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor or occupied roof located more than
7-5 55 feet (22 860 n;Fn) L16 764 mm
above the lowest level of fire departmentvehicle
access.
To ✓d�"�fire u,", frl"�'h"'�er�,ces the,
" ) , -(I /
0, '
REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing
motor vehicles. This occu )ancy shall also include ara es involved in minor re air
modification and servicin
of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes
insaections, windstield re air or replacement, shocks minor part relacement and
other such minor repairs.
(Re(,Pson: 71, ! cocle lreferer,(,,:es �4nlh,/ire cod'e,j
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency who
shall_ rove to the satisfaction of the re istered desi n rofessional in responsible
charge and appFeyed by the Building Official as having the competence necessary to
inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
Y'"?
°,�I,:)jr,)�ns!We diai'ge 2:J'11(, UI
Amend Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly
purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate
occupancy, exce t when a I in the assembl re uirements of Cha ters 10 and 11.
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(,,sue s,, co/`
Amend Section 304. 1, Business Group B, to add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
1,')(,',7'ck to N,)e feg(,n,,',,, cod'esj
Amend Section 403.3.2; change to read as follows:
403.3.2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps. In all buildings that are more than 429120
feet (128 36.6m) in building height, and buildings of Type "'" ;ind "'R censtFuet;eR
+-h;# R40Fe than 129 feet (36.6 w.) building height, required fire pumps shall be
supplied by connections to no fewer than two water mains located in different
streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the
water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the
connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for
the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.}
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rrrdun(,r"ahrrr y ra,, tl'w afrrok,' r to rartirirdndrdsrd y of the pmver s. ,,rppljl to the
tdr`e p(df"d"bps req�.,nref f Su(":h tafl buildings, IY(,';d ti,lly PYIARe to the ftb(,:'t' tho
&drldrngs rareiyf",&Y dr"r ra fire event, Aldareti the O/Orrr'h
r, do "iW,pr,pte5 or), the .flo,.)r o �,Ihe P''a�r. rad"� �"l'!aa fkr"aor" P.,'bave and below, 19(,,Yc'k up pr'Wi I'er
to r`°hG'fire p" urrrp be9`r' nn1 r, s r:r'i(N, frfr,Xr this tF"de is prdintle,SS i�'
the e Ifs PPi'gxiired f or O'r" k rea""(")CJ, !. PJB d'�i sirriilbr P e""6Fldire" nu°'ra h; here
rar rer,,Yund ant rrilaal"er ;,h PPI'id:rrr" elle 2015 e�Yi fon (,:'h arrr,ed the rarquirer°rrent rid r nlr ,,
to rrr'adfarrFrrdd over 420 1hi'dt a�
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to on)/ thigh' ris k.rcarfldi gr This rr.)?'r�:rrorzia:xc�. c,'i 120 �� is �rrd,ed;,�" orh N-fe �,hboe l BRAG r,; da
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Amend Section 406.3.3.1 Carport separation; add sentence to read as follows:
A fire separation is not ret uired between a Grou R-2 and U car port rovided that the
car .ort is entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least
,
10 feet 3048 mm
(Rr t:aomSrrrlors . the Jim m,prrrbr .rrdistance rrW , firrrru.at. MedN.", a b i.t�ropening
r
.fr,rrr„.,rti orIl.,ai eldsung buildings �vfirrd„.drg cotports in e''Vdstig a L"t.mpn't
"rr r m
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problems ivith ca, ".,17res s "Ihr eII ii ding opadl"t,rei .s as are�����
wu
Amend Section 506.3.1; add sentence to read as follows:
506.3.1 Minimum percentage of perimeter. [Existing Text remains]
In order to be considered as accessible if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane a
minimum 10-foot-wide athwa meetin fire de artment access from the street or
a roved fire lane shall be royded.
u''"",measoti: i�ii5
n 1,11, vvffil 1, 1, t:o� TrWst,Eiint with regional tyrnendrru?nt to
Amend Section 901.1 to add the following subsection:
901.1.1 Jurisdiction and Regulation of Fire Su ression S stems.
Where it is determined by the Buildinp Official based upon the ado ted codes or
poolicable provisions that a structure or portion thereof requires uires an automatic fire
suresson�s stem includin but not limited to automatic s rinkler s stems
stand i se s stems or other fire extin uishin s stems the desi n, installation
construction testin and a royal of such s terns shall be re ulated b '.
1. The International Fire Code IFCas ado )ted and amended b the Cit
2. Ag lLicable National Fire Protection Association NFPA standards*and
3. Applicable State of Texas licensing laws and regulations.,
The Fire Marshal's Office shall have 'urisdiction over the review a royal ins ection
testin ,m and acceptance of all re uired fire suppression systems.
The Building Official ma condition issuance of a certificate of occu anc u on a) royal
of re uired fire su) rgssomeMa
(lafijfie:,c; „ig.irisdicth�°)nal aui:ho riY bet.welen the Bu.uj/ding Deportment atul Fim XifiarshaVs
ai.mur. .'�� fie stippression uon ')„°»�"et"n.s (v'"�"��s"�+e,,d and P
1.s`,'i:"t'eIII,�l in acc°vt�dace°.
Amend Section 901.6.1.1; add to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Stand i e Testin Buildin owners mina ers must maintain and test
90 ..6_
stand s stems as per NFPA 25 re uirements. The followin additional
requirements shAll be a) lied to the testing that is ret uired ever 5 ears:
1. The oioirw between the Fire Department Connection FDC_ and the stand i e shall
be backflushed or ins ected b a roved camera when forei n material is resent
or when ca s are missin and also h drostaticall tested for all FDC's on an t e of
stand i e system. Hydrostatic testin shall also be conducted in accordance with
NF PA 25 re uirements for the different t es of stand i e s stems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet stand i _ e s stem not having an automatic water supp
ca able of flowin water throu h the stand i e the tester shall connect hose from
a fire hydrant or portable um in s stem as a roved b the fire code official to
each FDC and�flow water throu h the stand i e s stem to the roof outlet to verify
that each inlet connection functionsroperl�. Confirm that there are no o en hose
valves .prior to intimcluciny water into a dr r standpipe. There are no required
pressure criteria at the outlet Verif that check valves function ro erl and that
there are no closed control valves on the s�stem�.
3. Anv pressure relief, reduciagg, or control valves shall be tested in accordance with
the re uirements of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is notalready rovided with a roved ca s the contractor shall install
such caps for all FDC'sas reciuired b the fire code official.
5.U on successful com letion of stand i e test 1�ace a blue to as ger Texas
Administrative Code Fire S rinkler Rules for Ins ection Test and Maintenance
Service 'ITM Ta at the bottom of each stand i e riser in the buildin The to shall
--
be check -marked as "Fifth Year"„for T pe of ITM and the note on the backofthe tai,
shall read "5 Year Stand i e Test” at a minimum
6. The vrocedures re uired by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules with
re a�rd�to Yellow Ta s and Red Ta s or an deficiencies noted_during the testing
includin the re uired notification of the local Authorit Havir Ju�tionfire
code official shall be followed.
7. Additionally, records of the testing,shall be maintained by the owner and contractor,
Lf arnlicable. as�re uired b the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25�,
8. Stand i e s stem tests where water will be flowed external to the buildinLshall not
be conducted duri!lp freezinP,, conditions or durin the da rior to ex ected
nip,httime freezing conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for reg uests to remove existin fire hose from Class II
and III stand i e s stems where em Flo ees are not trained in the utilization of this
firefiF?htinp equipment. All stand )i a hose valves must remain in place and be
rovided�with an a roved ca and chain when a royal is iven to remove hose b
the fire code official.
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`�9 Pu �d C�tif`i' W6 eh, C s Pr;'""SG,�l°tng
�'6QfC,'P,/fC�pl € "e"rt`kl''7ff,Eit�/ ii�'.tif�,t� kwhfVl('Wfdl W erisure i3fDad"otioirire ori rr F�'�Y'P'lW
Amend Section 901.6.4; add to read as follows:
901.6.4 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall not be
given si paled or transmitted or caused or ermitted to be iven signaled or
transmitted in qDj manner.
; thr"" � or'?, the or cn1 %orle(' tr"'Y i'Jncf"'/r
iin, tf�e
te,,t lo"st fC)ITT11' 07�? legCCC()des th(,:
Amend Section 901.7; change to read as follows:
901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service
or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and the
fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code
official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection
system has been returned to service.... [Remainder of section unchanged]
Give,,,'� fire code 'Cl,,'rnore discr(,.,tiori reg(,,vr,,Is YJ entr'n'cErnPt`
j I" D,
or J'ire 1,,)rotecNon sysferrl
Tl'deis to (,,"IflovIlocal
h,,nIsdic"Non,s to vmtches, etc., vlhere to ens�,jrie
(ore experIer�,dng ru,,isonce ("%ctivatt,(-Jln,R.i,)
Amend Section 903.2; add paragraph to read as follows and delete the Exception:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.12. Automatic Sorinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms,
elevator machine s aces and elevator hoistwa s other than its wheresuch
s rinklers would not necessitate S.
li)(ceptieR. Sparzes teleeemmunmeatieRs buildings used exel-M-sively f8F
telee-efflmunieatiens equipmeRt, asseeiated eleetFirzal peweF diStFibutien equipmeRt,
batteFies AGt FeqUiFed te have an autematie spFinldeF system by Seetien 120:7 fe
eneFgy St9Fage systems and StaAdbY - . ' - vided that these spaces 8F aFeas aFe
equipped thFeughout with an autem me-ke d-eter-tien systemin
Seetmen 90:7.2 and aFe sepaFated fF9FA the Femaindpr nf thp building by net Itess, thaA
1 heUF fiFe baKieFS e0AStFUc ed iR aGGeFdanee wath SerAgen 707- ef the internnaton-R`al
Building Code 9F Fiet less than 2 hR-r-*29F;tal
aGGOFdance ;vith SP-r-4MR-R :711 of the International -g-M-ilding Gede, 9F
N11 174hter aniencifinient, efifninalesthe shunt hr ip
rii,, q i rh ein?ent h'a'eirnabonal Budding 3r"X15 5 fiiwr thiii::11, pult-'r elevator
pttssengeia rut /h eghlite''I" stl f�tvi Tfiiis twmin(Irnent i� contingent the Bi,irdeh'ilig e
::I "I'll'/ r) 3
amenii,tilnent elinfinating the !::,�,!(cepti3O,1115 tO Se"01011 40.3 3on&5i;':`I'' "0
passivief!'re btyrners /Ior these iln eas ail
the
,fact thiidit such aremi,spose an trnili,iie fire risk to the 1'Itrt,1chjri�,T1 integrity of the,
buildingj
Amend Section 903.2.4.2; change to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of distilled spirits
involvin . more than 120 allons of distilled s frits (>20% alcoholin the fire area at
an ohne time.
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„irrsr� fClr`ns (a�^°)PIr Pr'efc')ir ffPIl°b°BI#°Pr'rWe liq,,tcis ir1
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Amend Section 903.2.9.3; change to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout a Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk storage of distilled spirits
or wine involvin more than 120 allons of distilled s frits or wine >20%alcohol in
the fire area at an one time.
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qrsanb' rerr 17q�ulds in o sprr('e',Oar,pter 5
r.,rrad allow V�f;'d" l srnd,,W slob C; e P,,Pp fP` ti )n s r4/kt)` ()tit 5,W'IP"1kler i,,equ, ,rY''Rr"" erns a,'5 has I) . -en
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Amend Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, and 903.2.11.8 as
follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings -55 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout buildings that have one or more stories with aR eecupant lead
ef-39 or mere, other than penthouses in com aliance with Section 1511 of the
International Buildin Code, located -55 35 feet (Y6-764 10 668 mm) or more above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Emeeptleno
903.2.11.7 Hi h -Piled Combustible Stora e. For an buildin with a clear height
exceedin 12 feet 4572 mm see Chapter 32 to determine if those rovisions a
903.2.11.8 S ra Booths and Rooms. New and existin spray booths and s ra in rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -exon uishing system.
(' " as^ .Il�.��,.�li rr' irs, r,rs to their d"„rvu ir vle '��,V' l
bsc,ic".Iton mu lr''r r'e r'ictos`s
Amend Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply. as re uired for such s stems shall be rovided in conformance with the
su I re uirements of the res eetive NFPA standards however ever water-based
fire rotection s stem shall be desi ned with a 10 -psi safet factor. Reference
Section 507.4 for additional desi n re uirements,
Amend Section 903.3.9; change to read as follows:
903.3.9 ase Building floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control
valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser as indicated below: +4
high Fuse buk4Ags
1. In High Rise Buildings, floor control assemblies shall be located in protected
stairwells, or as otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. In all other buildings, floor control assemblies shall be located as approved by the
fire code official.
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Amend Section 903.4.3• add secondara ra h to read as follows:
P 9 P
The alarm device re uired on the exterior of the buildin shall be a weatherproof
horn strobe notification Appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe ratin
installed as close as racticable to the fire de artment connection.
(R(, (j'°rt°a'n Fire are Fu.' t �tkfe !°iset; tf� l,s allovls iPCC'a
hre F.°,.api ci(,, 17y
at night')
Amend Section 905.3.8; add to read as follows:
905.3.8 Buildings Exceeding 10,0100 sai. ft. In buildings exceeding10000 s uare feet in
area er stor and where an ortion of the buildin 's interior area is more than 200
feet 60960 mm of travel
_ygfgggjty and horizontally, from the nearest oint of fire
de artment vehicle access. Class I stand i � es shall be rovided.
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Amend Section 905.4; change Item 5, and add Item 7 to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -
percent slope), each standpipe shall be rovided with atwo-wa a hose connection
,;h;;" hi- located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an interieexit stairway
with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section 1011.12.
6. {No change.l
7. When re uired by this Cha ter stand i e connections shall be laced ad'acent to
all re wired exits to the structure and at two hundred feet J200'J intervals along
ma 'or corridors thereafter or as otherwise a roved b the fire code official.
(RP<5 ree"I'A(""eq the (kJ,`prr "i°'r`6,Rre require("') e'lI ilh'"ote the refry"uG`4. ,J' testing
o AJFPA .14 f,:rPYi° 25, J")n;)tIJ(,Jr„„,; 1rNP” J"i e f igh ter s dfe ty, ffie n, 7
aCf"h<,a�vm, fbr b"rPes to the b(,n- y t1'?e ffr'e,
Amend Section 905.8; change to read as follows:
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed.
Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14. Additional) manual
dry stand i e s stems shall be suervised with a minimum of 10„ si and a maximum
of 40 si air ressure with a hi h low Su ervisor alarm.
(Reason': 7"o' ("Jefin ' dry, H'eif";k,"k the
i'P rr of tyke .ay'aN.r..rrI' 'wCedC h tl°NGt h,0,5? �4P Cf ".?v" VAlilf
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not iro�,rhl "'s" � ¢
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Amend Section 906.1 (1), delete Exception 3 as follows:
F' r) a +' heFS, as nee'f' d ' "ICDA 30shall not he rer...ired where i acGeFdaRee with
all of the feliewiRg-
3.2. Earsh vehiele shall be equipped with a 10 peund, 49A.80B-C extinguisheraffixed te
the h' l Aince Mr el.e+ -.nnreyed
h the n +' h manu farsturer or- the fire rR-d-e efeial fGF ..ehir-..l�+r .
0
3.3. et less than twe spaFe extinguisheFs ef equal eF gFeater Fating shall be available
on site +e renlaee a disehaFged ext-Rg Fisher
3.4. \! h' I epeFat9FS Shall h trained 'n the proper epeFati9n, use and inspe a+ie of
r
ev+'ngu rhe
/ h.
(Pleascilin: is pivvisicm of ii��Wy M�wing vehh�lo:,:, inounted fire extinguishers i's not at, all
consisteni with the praiclh��e t�)f retluiring extinguishE:irs thnx,�ghoitt baseirl ii��w trovel
distance. () ten bines the vehicle i's tAiihat has 4�'Iaused the in(1derit ii�mc�lk�?r nuilibie the
, If I
source o the incident, having theextint7 tfisher vehh�'Iie mounted results in greater
,
pW wtenba/ inJury cthe i,iseir, "'leis assumies the only occtipants in the biWding are (I
vehicle, ididihich againo migni ctiraly miduces m:ce:iis Ite'? fire, e'idi guishers thr otighma the
III In
btdihiing to ii��)Iher oct�'upants. Fulin, e usii::� of t,hiiil:::� rnay t��hange,jt�rfher
c(nnplicat Og the issue.)
Amend Section 907.1.4; add to read as follows:
907.1.4 Desi n Standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed the devices shall
be addressable.
(Reias��m: ✓Pwvides ,fbr the abilifty of'descriptive iii�Jentification !'dar-rnsj
Amend Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies
;A;hprp thp havigg an occupant load to the anssembly eeeupaney as of 300 or more
p.grsops, or where the GFeup A occupant load is more than 100 persons above or
below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies not separated from
one another in accordance with Section 707.3.10 of the International Building Code
shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section.
Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided
with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exceptions: {No change.}
(Reii�isciin: fnii�:reases the retitilif ement to be ccinsfstent on'th Bri::wquiretniimt
Amend Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal
utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6
shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler
systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
connected to the building fire alarm system. &p_approv
ed smoke detection system
shall be installedin Grou� E day care occuoancies. Unless separated by a minimum
j
of jQQLoper)_space all buildin s whether ortable buildin s or the main buildin
will be considered one byl[ding. for alarm occu ant load consideration and
interconnection of alarm lygems.
Exceptions:
1. {No change.)
1.1 Residential In -Home
daycare with not more than 12 children muse
interconnected sin le station detectors in all habitable rooms. For care of more
............
than five children 2 1/2 or less years cLf age see Section 907.2.6.)
{No change to remainder of exceptions.}
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Amend Section 907.2.10.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.10.1 Public- and Self -Storage Occupancies. A manual fire alarm system that
activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be
installed in Group 5 public- and self -storage occupancies three stories or greater in
height for interior corridors and interior common areas. Visible notification
appliances are not required within storage units.
Exception: {No change.)
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f9CiM1h::,s, which ccwuhl )"Yommoble fiiiluid,5 1f6r instaincel, as Miell as other
hzizairdotis roatericris , pp cwryipt evocuation in fllle' �nli:itlt o111're ic�ylami ineerleid'.°i;
thet"O'bra, m�iilftation hy the ail ii::ios 1 11 s to, all Such
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Amend Section 907.2.13, Exception #3; change to read as follows:
3. open air portions _qf buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
Section 303.1 of the International Building Code; however this �exce�fion does not
to accessor uses includin but not limited to sk boxes.. restaurants and,
siM Llarly enclosed areas.
�Reason: '111 ir?idh:t�ite thtrt encli!�),Setl tWreas %livithh'? Opef? i'lirseating type occu,P�1��Ilncies ate ru)t
atitomalk)"ire alarryi system
Amend Section 907.6.1.1; add to read as follows:
907.6.1.1 Wirin Installation. All fire alarm s stems shall be installed in such a manner
that a failure of_Ap
t sin le initiating device or sin
conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices. All
si ° nalin line circuits SLC shall be installed in such a wa that a sin leo en will not,
interfere with the operation of apt addressable devices Class A . Out oin and
return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements
for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet se aration horizontal and
one foot vertical between su I and return circuit conductors. The initiatin device
circuit 'IDC from a_ si nalin line circuit interface device ma be wired Class B
rovided the distance from the interface device to the initiatin device is ten feet or
less.
To
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h.nrIl.,,,lvie"^W,refitybihl.'ilpMm'Ielliffire tylariIIlev�icarid .)/,ste,l�,l��s„.)
Amend Section 907.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific
initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable and
status including indication of normal, alarm, trouble and supervisory status, as
appropriate.
CviTcen+iens,
1. FiFe alaFFA systems in single St9FY buildings less than 22,509 r e feet (2090 Fn2)
fn aFea.
7 C'Fe I rFR systems that- I iRelude MaRlul l Fire @laFm beves .-a+erflew ini+i-.+in..
d eesd rye} than 19 addi+ieRal -alarm_ini+iatinn deoiees3. ^
C I' 'R.+' +' d icer that de net c..nner+ indi..idual de.,ine iden+ificatLen
4. Fire alaFFR systems r de *r;es that aFe repla V existing equinmen+
�.. �im.,�� q:.��.�w�. ,:mponq�ldiji,i�Iin l�Il�.n.�%��Wng the eventfor,i�;:iifif .�fl'm q�ylq,:r�rn
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Amend Section 907.6.6; add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
See 907.6.3 for the re uired information transmitted to the suervisinstation.
"u t. 4..0.aw. iresp, iWR.iw .#nnl locating
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Amend Section 910.2.3; add to read as follows:
910.2.3 Grou H. Buildin sand ortions thereof used as a Grou H occu anc as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Grou H-2 or H-3 an of which are more than 15 000
s uare feet 1394 m2in sinle floor area.
Exce tionBuildin s of noncombustible construction containin onl noncombustible
materials.
2. In areas of buildin s in Grou H used for storin Class 2 3, and 4 li ud and solid
oxidizers Class 1 and unclassified detonable or anic peroxides Class 3 and 4
unstable reactive materials or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive materials as re wired for
a high-hazard corn mod it classification.
Exception Buildms of noncombustible construction conjRj9jD.&-9Dly noncombustible
materials.
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mo,n,iefirrii ";!gym ,r)e'cessm l r"y ft�W allow �l�z'w ��i��,��,, rather �than� 'x h �g.
uish ,his i
legacy "mi gwae kA$SM1YW mfultl�nstanding
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Amend Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of
the floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be man-al Ar automatic. The
minimum gross area of makeup air inlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet
per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of smoke exhaust.
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when mechanical mopeµ www"'w'rvhw'':Iust systems are New "II"w wtl, ed lhiw alIc"wwos stuJi systenisto
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Amend Section 912.2.3; add to read as follows:
912.2.3 Hydrant Distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of
the fire department connection as the fire hose la s along an unobstructed ath.
;gym ry t w ri where d t �I e �"
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Amend Section 913.2.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall the fireAump room shall be
rovided with an exterior fire de artment access door that is not less than 3 ft. in
width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in hei ht re ardless of an interior doors that are rovided. A
ke 'box shall be rovided at this door as re uired b Section 506.1.
Exce tion: When it is necessar to locate the fire um room on other levels or not at an
exterior wall the corridor leadin to the firejaump room access from the exterior of
the building hall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that re uired for the
iaum room or as approved by the fire code official. Access ke s shall be rovided in
the ke box asre qyjLed by Section 506.1.
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Amend Section 915 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection; delete and replace to read as
follows:
915.1 General. New and existing buildingsshall be rovided with carbon monoxide .
detection in accordance with Sections 915.2 throu h 915.5.
915.2 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be rovided in interior spaces,
other than dwellin units or slee in units,, that are exposed to a carbon monoxide
source in accordance with Sections 915.2.1 through 915.2.3. Carbon monoxide
detection for dwellin units or slee in units that are ex -osed to a carbon monoxide
source shall be in accordance with Section 915.2.4.
915.2.1 Interiors aces with direct carbon monoxide sources. In all occupancies, interior
s )aces with a direct carbon monoxide source shall be_provided with carbon
monoxide detection located in close proximitylgAhe direct carbon monoxide source
and in accordance with Section 915.3.
Exce tion: Where environmental conditions in an enclosed s ace are incom atible with
carbon monoxide detection devices carbon monoxide detection.shall be provided in
an approved adiacent location.
915.2.2 Interior spaces adjacent to a s ace containin a carbon monoxide source. In
Grou,ns A, B E„ I M and R Occu ancien interiors aces that are se )rated from and
adjacent to an enclosed arkin ara a or an interior s ace that contains a direct
carbon monoxide source shall be provided with carbon monoxide detection if there
are communicatin o )enin s between the s )aces. Detection devices shall be located
in close nroximitv to communicatingo enin son the side that is furthest from the
carbon monoxide source and in accordance with Section 915.3
Exceptions;
1. Where communicatin o enin s between the s ace containin a direct carbon
monoxide source and the adjacent space are pgEpjqnently sealed airti ht
carbon monoxide detection is not re uired for the adiacent s ace.
2. Where the fire code official determines that the volume or confi Buratioq„of the
ad'ac ent interiors ace is such that dilution or eometry would diminish the
effectiveness of carbon monoxide detection devices located in such spaces
detection devices additional to those re uired b Section 915.2.1 shall be
located on the side of communicatin o penins that is closest to the carbon
monoxide source.
915.2.3 Interior spaces with forced -indirect carbon monoxide sources. In all occu ancie
interiors aces with aforced-indirect carbon monoxide source shall be provided with
carbon monoxide detection in accordance with either of the following,:
1. Detection in each s pace with aforced-indirect carbon monoxide source located in
accordance with Section 915.3.
2. ,Detection onlyin�the first space served b the main duct leavin the forced -indirect
carbon monoxide source located in accordance with Section 915.3n.with an audible
and visual alarm signal provided at an a roved location.
915.2.4 Dwellin units and slee in units. Carbon monoxide detection for dwelling units
and slee in units shall com I with Sections 915.2.4.1 and 915.2.4.2.
915.2.4.1 Direct carbon monoxide sources. Where a direct carbon monoxide source is
located in a bedroom or sl ee in room or a bathroom attached to either carbon
monoxide detection shall be installed in the bedroom or slee in room. Where
carbon monoxide detection is not installed in bedrooms or sleeoinp rooms carbon
monoxide detection shall be installed outside of each separate slee ink area in close
roximit _to_bedrooms or sleeping rooms for either of the following conditions:
1. The „dwellin unit or sleeping unit has a communicatin o enin to an attached enclosed
garage.
2. A direct carbon monoxide source is located in the dwellin unit or Slee ain unit outside
of bedrooms or Slee in rooms.
915.2.4.2 Forced -indirect carbon monoxide sources. Bedrooms or slee in rooms in
dwelling units or slee yin units that are ex osed to aforced-indirect carbon
monoxide source shall be rovided with carbon monoxide detection in accordance
with Section 915.2.4.1 or Section 915.2.3.
915.3 Location of detection devices. Carbon monoxide detection devices shall be installed
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in a location that avoids dead air
soaces turbulent airs aces fresh air returns o en windows and obstructions that
would inhibit accumulation of carbon monoxide at the detection location. Carbon
monoxide detection in air ducts or lenums shall not be ermitted as an alternative
to re uired detection locations.
915.4 Permissible detection devices. Carbon monoxide detection shall be )rovided b_y a
carbon monoxide detections stem com I in with Section 915.4.2 unless carbon
monoxide alarms are ermitted b Sections 915.4.1.
915.4.1 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms complADA with Sections,
915.4.1.1 throu h 915.4.1.3 shall be permitted in lieu of a carbon monoxide
detection system in both of the followin
1. DweI rin units and Slee yin units.
2. Locations other than dwelling units or Slee in units where approved
rovided that the
manufacturer's instructions do not prohibit installation in locations other than dwelling
units or sleeicin units and that the alarm si nal for an carbon monoxide alarm
installed in a normally unoccu ied location is annunciated by an audible and visual
si nal in an a roved location.
915.4.1.1 Power source. In buildings with a wired power source carbon monoxide alarms,
shall receive their ° rimar ower from a permanent connection to building wirin ,
with no disconnectin means other than for overcurrent rotection and shall be
rovided with a batter backu . In buildin s without a wired ower source, carbon,
monoxide alarms shall be battery powered.
Exce tion: For existin
buildings not previously re uired to have carbon monoxide alarms
ermanentl connected to a wired „ower source. existin batter „- owered and lu -
in with batter backupcarbon monoxide alarms shall be ermitted to remain in service.
When raced, re lacement with batter - owered and�lu -in with batter backu
carbon monoxide alarms shall be permitted.
915.4.1.2 Listin s. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034.
Combination carbon monoxide smoke alarms shall also be listed in accordance with
UL 217.
915.4.1.3 Interconnection. Where more than one carbon monoxide „alarm is installed
actuation of anv alarm shall cause all of the alarms to signal an alarm condition.
915.4.2 Carbon monoxide detections stems. Carbon monoxide detection s stems shall
be installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
915.4.2.1 Fire alarm stem inte ration. Where a buildin fire alarms spm _or
combination fire alarms stem, as defined in NFPA 72 is installed carbon monoxide
detection shall be provided by connectin carbon monoxide detectors to the fire
alarm s stem. Where a buildin fire alarms stem or a combination fire alarm s stem
is not installed carbon monoxide detection shall be rovided b connectin carbon
monoxide detectors to a carbon monoxide detection s stem com I in with NFPA
72.
915.4.2.2 Listings. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed in accordance with UL 2075.
Combination carbon monoxide smoke detectors shall be listed in accordance with
UL 268 and UL 2075.
915.4.2.3 Alarm notification. For other than GrouE Occu andes activation of a carbon
monoxide detector shall initiate alarm notification in accordance with any of the
following:,
1. An audible and visible alarm notification throw hout the buildin and at the control unit.
2. Where specified in an a ' roved fire safetv olan,an audible and visible alarm in the
si . nalin zone where the carbon monoxide has been detected and other sp nalpn °..
zones s ecpfied in the fire safet lan and at the control unit.
3. Where a sounder base is orovided for each detector an audible alarm at the activated
carbon monoxide detector and an audible and visible alarm at the control unit.
For Grou E Occu ancies havin an occu ant load of 30 or less alarm notification shall be
rovided in an on-site location staffed
bLschoolj2ersonnel or in accordance with the
notification re uirements for other occu 'ancies. For Grou E occu ancies havin an
occu ant load of more than 30 an audible and visible alarm shall be Provided in an
on-site location staffed bv school oersonnel.
915.5 Maintenance. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detection systems
shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 72 and the manufacturer's instructions.
Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that become_noperable or
begin producing end -of -life si nals shall be rg laced.
,tll�(Reat t ,^, :. ; m . • .w "° i
short Iof " clearly`h Wnvd::11yin W' !quiren')ents. Furthwrmom, the P"mdbpted %WPde it ext sm�:I r
t' Van��y� �a level
cP�pe(? y i ftw)r m yntle c pWf.ides that i
Wcs.SiM"cmidfi�)p other
occupancies in,�56iffitJent. 1his r'ruytiche the 4:opproteepl changes in the 2027
1FQ
Amend Table 1010.2.4; amend Table - Manual Bolts, Automatic Flush Bolts and Constant
Latching Bolts on the Inactive Leaf of A pair of Doors, to add Group M and A
occupancies as follows:
Add Group M to Line item #1 in Table 1010.2.4: Group B, F, M or S occupancies with
occupant load less than 50. [Remainder unchanged]
Add Group A and M to Line item #2 in Table 1010.2.4: Group A, B, F, M or S occupancies
where the building is equipped... [Remainder unchanged]
jkew�Isoa: (bde revised tht� in fdrmatio),�w into 7iyble jimaf. his hisy n
C111111, .: -t the required egress
ri:u.lion h��)see the,2nirf lelo,f lo(:keo�i when that lea ' J� is not ptu
tk�iiot clear, vvidth, :siich �'�is in a typicol Grswp A1,11, Table 101t).2,114 line itern I2 tvos
exp4vPc/ed to GroE,fp4 dtfe to it being a sirnikw siftaftionfbr Group B resttiuran I's When
the ri:iquireti dof�n, viaidth c%�4pachy is rnet by asingle dtxvi, the inailive letif shoil be
D - required fbr egress I his intent thi? tirnenii�Yment
iyllovvo,,�tl to be lockeid.sinc e lfl h j miit
mau�,Tins unchangeil fav'n pirevious and lu�rs belen tricousted tcIW refleii, the new
Ibmult in thel,2024 MCI)
Amend Section 1020.2 Construction; add new exception 6 as follows:
6. In uns d not be of fire -
resistive construction within d with
a roved automatic smoke -detection within the corridor. The_ actuation of anv
detector must activate self-annunciatin&
_alarms audible in all areas within the
corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to an apRMved automatic fire alarm
sstem where such system isRrqvLided,
(Reoson: Similar, ii,s?rPC!Iept was preiviotfslY h"11, I IBC I his sW,enori "I lWIW occurs primaY81,11, in edstjirqb
nor; m1,pnnhlereid bufldhpg,, which uni�ler current IBC %pould b,,:::1, retjtiire4.,f to htwe afire
iesist(),Pce rated con,irh,v N'eiiiii exceptin,,ovide�s a 4:ost, Ism &t�,fiviesii)Iutjon,fbr single
tenant spin��e in fiete cd" thiii,:1, base IBC reqtdrenmint to retrofit a,fke sprinkler systetn
throughout, the budding )
Delete Section 1030.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers.
(Reasorr cea���'ile )
Amend Section 1101.1 Scope, add exception to Section 1101.1 as follows:
re istered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas De artment of licensin and ReguLlation shall be deemed
to be in compiliance with the re irements of this chj ter,
—gu
(Reias(�)r)'7 b anOrnmoirk�wfe buildings ngt,11taec/ under state law. Fi,it their (�,Iarifled in 20.28
fiiL:srflv addivsse(lby 7 01 R studi be exempt.)
to nielon c,,,nnprsnii, ri is tht�rt ar m swe.J,
Amend Section 2702.5; added to read as follows:
Section 27012.5 Designated Critical Operations Areas (DCOA): in areas within a facility or
site jggyjEjpgcontinuous o eration for the .purvose of public safety, emergency
rnar!Aggrnent, national sgcurit or business co!jtinuityth@ Rower systems shall
compy_with NFPA 70 Article 708.
(RiE,lictsorr, li,�Yenti.fiing thi:::1,se ii�n'eai critical opero�Woa�in the btfikg coih:,:ensui�r es
designets om atIvise?l qf1he, rvqi,rh ements
vtiihich de,,Illfii,),e�,,,s,,,),pell�ic,,i,ll"'li�ic", Cfibii���ial Qpe,ii,ab"CIFIS I 5�distern reqi
Amend Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain} The provisions of this Cha pter are 1meant to
work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbin
Code. Should an' conflicts arise between the two cha�rs �thq_Auftdi�nOffi�iqial shall
determine whiqh_2jqyjsjon a lies.
(Retysm°:nr Gives buildOg pffich,21 �hsiireltonj
Amend Section 2902.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
In other than E Occqp�j �des the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902 1 ... may be
lowgred if reguested in wriqtjipg,b _Ihg agLILicant stating reasons for a reduced,
number and
panI 11!P a)1mvf1e1,0,bJ1itvjbr tle,,;ig�u
:1 unir to consklr sroem:nth,�` 4"x.ctiipanqi, ne,i!,,ds,,)
Amend Table 2902.1; add footnote g to read as follows:
g,. DrjDkinA fountains are not required in M Oqcu!�������
L . . . . ......
and for crinin�and or �drin�kin
establishments.-
(IIIReasoin: To allow flexibility foidesigineir to coiiisider s�pecfflc occqpancy r1eeds.)
Add Section 2902.1.4 to read as follows:
2902.1.4 Additional fixtures for food _Rrepa ration facilities. In addition to the fixtures
required in this Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional
..........
fixtures set out in this section.
2902.1.4.1 Hand washing lavator . At least one hand washin ° lavator shall be ' rovided
for use b LgMployees that is accessible from food
ware washing areas. Additional hand w?,shin . lavatories ma be re yjred based on
...................
convenience of use by_gmployges.
2902.1.4.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments at least one
service sink or one floor sink shall be rovided so that it is conveniently located for
the cleanin � of mo )s or.similar wet floor cleaning tool and for the dis osal of mo
water and similar ljquid waste. The location of the se�r-vicesink-Lsj and or mop sink ss
shallbeap roved b thePari§ amar Count Health De 'artment.
�ir,y..mon, Health iaw reqf.firements with i:.ode ianriili',yi'.„(. consistent g
i ru:'lic )
Amend Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control
spaces, Delete existing IBC exceptions and replace with two new NCTCOG
exceptions as follows:
Exce ,,,tions:,
1. For other than FSAE and occupant evacuation elevators elevator machine rooms
control rooms machinery saaces and control saaces cam letel„located within
atriums shall not re uire enclosure larotection.
2. For other than FSAE and occu ° ant evacuation elevators elevator machine rooms
control rooms„ machinerys aces and control spa in omen or enclosed pArking
;ara,es that serve_onlthearkin�ara a shall not re uire enclosure rotection.
”'Retisorr' Ihis efimimites the IBC' im�'cgympf"h�m„' to Section 300 W„,1 and re,,�I'. ai,ei�s.
t' e�rn m6th new ICT OG ey ceptionsThe fire a�iN.v�ng t)I� i,hes en tl�sues hi mf,m �mit'ted
to Icl..:�t'�° fuer '� � the above �°'addeid ✓ i(°..�.. `�'. cepticwns tA,ehere allwvetf by
proi sios i.f i e i.:ii..) ,„ ii(. .,h irs in tytriurns ini' parichig structun:is.Added jor other
p
i:ise special
el �i' r,- .., ,�.., Ali,°' ,� :war^i::a ''�rv���� J�”��t.���m��'���M1��,i�i�'�����'^.���i�'�'Q�"� .'��.��)� t�'Iill�.,)'��'��;u��m ��ai:�teyii with �I����6'�'�,
i�� �I�ai.�..m requiring ���Ir.�.���a�,�� �.�.. �.� ������.
e,Idsting kingutige in the !leetII E.kR,e�pItjos ,.Metl%�)nparnon char"dge, to efirninate.ire
r
w"iniN'irm",u to eiiir�nh�t�rtheno':"ed'r,*mindfr"it trip ' .y,s:°�t'n �,�, )
Amend Section 3005.5: Add a new subsection to Section 3005.5.1 as follows:
3005.5.1 Fire Protection in Machine rooms control rooms machiqpLy spaces and
control saaces.
3005.5.1.1 Automatics rinkler s stem. The buildin shall be ec ui ed throu hout with
an... automatic sprinkler s stem in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. exce t as
otherwise ermitteed b Section 903.3.1.1.1 and as Mhibited by Section
3005.5.1.1.1.
3005.5.1.1.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic s arinklers shall not be installed in machine
rooms elevator machineraces control rooms control spaces and elevator,
hoistways.
3005.5.1.1.2 Automatic Sprinkler system monitoring The automatics 'rinkler s stem
shall have a sprinkler. control valve su ervisor switch and water -flow initiatin
device provided for each floor that is monitored by the building's fire alarm system.
3005.5.1.2 Water protection. Ana roved method to revent water from infiltratin into
the hoistwav enclosure from the oeration of the automatic 5,Uinkler system outside
the elevator lobby shall be provided,
3005.5.1.3 Omission of Shunt jr!p. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance with
Section 3005.5 shall not be installed.
(ea. Fire. yINS Ilcmcunnt eliminates the shunt tri
eWuWeW•pent pdl the Inl.P'dmatinal Building (,(We Section 3005.5 for the purpose o '
elevi bl�(��bpassenger c rijighto::i��� qfm l� c. he �n s� cti b'� botip , is irRt4:�l:,1nd" d to be
1110C) ,Z :�������^ . nd 0 . I� b i. Face �me rvi �..��on I levator � I�c,n
�':�;m .� ,, 2 °Vi �.� u����� ':�'� m �'��'W, im,�°�'p� ��r�,�� .�:o �.�� t., u'.��,��� i.. Evacuation
" v �"��I�,�� �'������'n Eleva �.z),r.s e.x!(:e, wiere
amende(I by the AK, I
Amend Section 3005, add Section 3005.7 as follows:
3005.7 Storae. Stora a shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room control
room machinery spaces and or control spaces. Providg_,Appjqyed si nae at each
entry,to the above listed locations statin : "No Stora a Allowed
°'.I 'mr . .. s .i. ,.i, rcu,'. .,I m „.b, b ,bl rciti emµ IIIA,,::i am
��"�W�"�W�W�'� ,w��I,i�.✓��"�.,li�bb�"�.,..m �,Iw �I�tlw.,,dLu� I�iILb ��"�III.��`II�� �.�bu�tl.Il.,, ��I��.I� W�I��W� .I' .� �,t�'iimfl.uP. ��✓I� J�„..�m � „..b�
' 1I.. b change �m m ""P'� �-5 .
Amend Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required; Revise text in item 5 as
follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 75 feet (22 Qcn
55 feet 16 764 mm in height. The height of the hoistway shall be measured
from the lowest floor at or above rade to the highest floors served by the hoistway.
(R6:Ia-sost,2(,)24 IBC text es niot address hoisbiWoys Ifibcf are II !'' Own 75' (11” in height
that tcn!, both biel(�bw grod m plaid a cpve ,v Iank but lilbu°a ei bo wc!I the NIch i -s
„., b r does the arldress h 'Wh!!'',w `uum%w d's wholly, 1()catecl a bcove grarde suchcn
those that I Ie sky b ,I:
I�'�SI�,w„,
Amend Section 3007.3 and Section 3008.3: Revise text by deleting "enclosed” as follows:
3007.3 Water Protection. Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system
outside the elevator e+elesed lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the
hoistway enclosure in accordance with an approved method.
3008.3 Water Protection. Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler system
outside the elevator enelesed lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the
hoistway enclosure in accordance with an approved method.
(Reascm: '7 ho:,� lobbies for I SAE iznd or" OEE ellevators may be opilm (I.e., at ground /eve/1), cir
may nat retluire a lobbli, enclasurpwii�ni t'hose upper, j7o(s vvith sei:ondary ctlb entry
&Pors opening infi�? a nonrecittired FSAE ii:w CIPEElobby Rilgarelless q i�vhether m�)r nct
the lobby is enck�neiti, Ihe objeclitilie is to sprinkler watet,ftom entering
into tho:� FSAE gmid ()EE elevak�?rs. Me deletion t�mn' "enclosi::d" (�Iar�fies
the, fvlgynal intent o,f this pn�.um i4si on anrl is ciwsis tent wifl.1p /C "C"' interpretations,, fIdtfed
thdtIIvord to ckyfi/:iu'W ivhich type of lobbies.)
Add a local section to 3301:
3301.6 Fire safety during construction and demolition. Fire safet duriInt
a construction
and demolition shall com I with thea dicable rovisions of the International Fire
Code as ado ted and amended b the Cit of Paris. Where conflicts occur between
this code and the fire code in matters of fire safpj
y dg!jn
construction, the fire code
shall ggyern.
(Rens onlEasiure-)', f (?,,nsi,;IeIIIt tlr 9
Ppflii�,�ath,�in iq fire sq�lety reqtfirernients dUfim constt uction
�oI
iepi,cat opried pi,,iblic fet, by ifigiiing�Yrul dernolitin�x�tivtss�rotecfir�glyicenpi ea)t
builtfingmmdfiri:::,
ciodie en,finvernent)
3301.7 Work in ublic ri hts-of-wa . Protection ofm edestrians tem orar traffic control
lane closures and an work in Ubrlc streets alleYs, or sidewalks shall cOm2lY--with
alicable provisions of the Cit of Paris Code of Ordinances and ani permits issued
by the City Engineer or Public Works Department.
(R,i.:1asotv Protects neighbtwiqg pwpetties, peii�lestrh�?ris, tmd pi,,iblic infrostrixture by,
requiring constructicin Pxtiviify in sfteelsli, alleys, tupd sidetvalks 1) 4:ornply Mth
appfic�;Iblei City regiihnions. Helps pn:ivent .Ifebdsl se&lientO iond runc�ff jn��Iim
irr?pacting stam�wiater f4cifilies ', and ensuril;s coen'rfiriatlon among t ill, depitwtments
aniill proper nottficg„�ition when cq��wstruction activities qct public rights 6vay or,
shari::11id 11"I'thIStructure.)
Amend Section 3305 to add the following:
3305.1.1 Portable sqpitt@jy facirities. Each ermitted construction site shall be rovided
with at least one portable toilet for use b em lo ees and subcontractors whenever
workers are present on the site.
Exceptions:
1. For one- and two-family dwellinp, construction under the same contractor within a
single subdivisionqne portable toilet maserve u to five active buildin _permits
provided the the facilit is located within a reasonable_walkin distance o eat of it
serves.
2. Where permanent sanitary facilities are available on the site and made accessible to
construction ersonnel to the satisfaction of the buildin official portable facilities
are_not re uired.
3305.1.2 Location. Portable toilets shall not be )laced in an ublic street aIle p or fi ht-
of-wav and shall be located to minimize visibilit and nuisance to ad'acent ro erties.
Where aIle access exists ortable toilets shall be laced on the rear portion of the
lot unless otherwise a roved b the buildin official.
3305.1.3 Maintenance. Portable sanitary facilities shall be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition. The aermit holder shall be res 'onsible for ensurin re ular
servicin and cleanin and for removal of facilities u on tom letion of work.
���
�I�����1" ..��������m' ��
������"��"�N"��''���.W:��iW�TI'IWI�N""II!w���"� �iIIIW�" oiloil:Iw���dl���"' �w�u����i✓���"�II����'�� ��uW'��`���������','�. toto"����i��IC.��"�"' "��,�i�"��NW���I��✓�""�'r
�'���y
ng properties, anci prevent
Add new Section 3305.2 to read as follows::
3305.2 Trash and debris control. Each -permitted construction site shall be iprovided with
trash_receaacles of sufficient size and number to contain pb,s a trash and debris,
includi„n aAacAa in scra materials and food waste.
3305.2.1 Use and maintenance. Trash recep,acles shall be maintained on the site at all
times_ durinstruction activities and shall be used b all em to ees and
subcontractors. Accumulated trash and debris shall be removed at intervals
necessary to maintain a clean and orderly site.
3305.2.2 Daily housekeeping. All loose trash and li htwei ht debris ca able of becomin
wind-blown shall be collected and laced in rete tacles or removed from the site at
the end of each WqLkday.
3305.2.3 Debris containment. Where re uired b the buildin official tem orary fenan
screening or other a roved measures shall be in"stalled to prevent wind-blown
debris from leaving the construction site particularly in residential subdivisions and
developed areas.
(Reason:
eWsmn" Prmvets d'ebrim i'ln,d4.°wIMw':i.LdI'cth')n .IniII�igh
oing
WropWI?.b":'.gym Hghts qlf way, and m.liIvinage sirdI�trnrcIIy„orricites
, WII^aiIerlr „„. mwpri.
iILIII"i "wir,mo'
m,Wgns ww;'eat espW;ibilito the merrIIii''i'w'u.,Wer,l, w°:nd' . rm':)teict',�1.5st`o,I�7'i�"v"itet. w'"uofi"t".�+" by
Ari,iWag detis III!,:,n ,v''unng fmfets Wt,., d'N".ain�u�gW"°°" chtyru)Irc'wls.)
Delete Sections 3306.4 and 3306.5 and replace with the following:
[9613306 4 Gens -4, Wien Failings. GeAStFUetien Failings -sh-all be Ret less thal; 42
4067 mm)iRheightandshal
afeas.
IQ67 3301 C Q rrie Q•. ghall he net less than —8 feet (12438 n,.,..) in height and sh-.II
t -he cRtir c length of the GenstFuetien site Openings in ` "h baFF*eFS shall he protected
by deers that aFe Fnally ILen+_r_leoed
3306.5 Construction site fencing. Where reQiuired by the buLldinA official.„ construction
sites shall be enclosed with tem fporar fencin to restrict unauthorized access and to
protect the 'ublic.
3306.5.1 When re uired. FencinE maybe re uired for;
1. New commercial or multifamily construction -
2. Demolition of an structure other than detached one- and two-famildwellin,s and
their accessor structures
3. Sites with open excavations foundations or other hazards or
4. An -y site where in_the o inion of the buildin official fencing is necessrotect
the pMblic.
3306.5.2 Standards, Fencinp, shall be of�a 'roved hei ht and material secure) installed
and maintained in ood re air for the duration of the work.
(1ie1„iW.wi6„n). Protie1��ts al.ficycent�r.Wrupu..ries and th1...public by restri1.Vng uJi
hzW1µti s tir ry ryand WpMeint zg NWFb imqgiry ,Iw . Btzybfihes clear sponsi i l,,If.6r
she security tmd retku��es risks i injury, propeirty danuyg(�, ant/
Add New Section 3315 — SCAFFOLDING AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
3315.1 General. All scaffoldin used in connection with construction alteration re air
or demolition activities shall be desi ned erected maintained and dismantled in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions a licable OSHA standards, and
the re uirements of this section.
3315.2 Resloonsibility. The hermit holder and the contractor erectin usin&-mITor
maintainin s affoldin shall be ointl and several) res 'onsible for ensurin that
scaffoldin& is installed and maintained in a safe condition and used only for its
intended ur 'ose.
3315.3 Installation and use. Scaffoldin shall be erected on stable foundations and shall
not be altered relocated or dismantled exce t under the su ervision of a competent
Person. Scaffoldin shall not obstruct re uired exits „fire de artment access or
emermenc access unless specifically ap.gfqygd bthe Wilding official.
3315.4 Inspection. Scaffoldin shall be ins ected b a com etent erson riot to initial
use and neriodicall thereafter includin after modification adverse weather events
or extended periods of non-use. An scaffoldin found to be unsafe shall be
immediate) removed from service.
3315.5 Protection of the public. Where scaffoldin is erected ad'acent to or over .!blit
streets sidewalks,_al_lgys or occu ied ro erties protective measures includin
barricades fencing, debris nettin overhead . rw�otectionsidewalk sheds or other
a roved means shall be rovided as re uired b the buildin official to protect
edestrians and ad'acent ro �erties.
3315.6 Encroachment into oublic ri hts-of-way._Scaffold in shall not be erected within
or over an !blit ri ht-of-wa without a royal from the Cit .Alla roved
encroachments shall compl%r with applicable City right-of-way ermits traffic control
re uirements and time limitations.
3315.7 Removal. Scaffoldin shall be removed u on com iletion of the work for which it
_.
was installed or when no Ion er necessar Abandoned scaffoldin or Scaffoldin
maintained in an unsafe condition ma be ordered removed b the buildin official.
3315.8 Scaffoldin ermit re uired. A separate scaffoldin aermit shall be re wired for
an of the followin
1. Scaffold in exceeding twent 20feet in height ,
2. Scaffolding erected within or over a !blit street sidewalk aIle or riht-of-wa
3. Scaffolding erected adiacent to occupied structures where edestrian protection is
re uired.
4. The scaffolding per nit shall be in addition to any building ermit re uired for the
associated construction work.
3315.9 Pedestrian safet Ian. When a scaffoldin ermit is re uired the aRRficant shall
submit a Pedestrian Safety Plan for review and a royal b the buildin official. The
Ian shall identify measures to rotect edestrians and ad'acent properties, includin
but not limited to:
1. Tem orary walkways or rerouting of pedestrian traffic;
2. Barricades fen cin warnin si na a and li htin
3. Overhead rotection sidewalk sheds,, or canopies where required;
4. Coordination with Cit departments when work impacts ublic rights-of-way;.
3315.10 Sidewalk sheds and overhead protection. Where scaffoldin is erected over or
adjacent to a ublic walkwa or sidewalk _and where edestrian traffic is ermitted„
to continue beneath the scaffoldin a sidewalk shed or overhead rotection s stem
shall be provided. Such rotection shall be desi ned constructed and maintained to
safely resist imposed loads and prevent fallin debris as a roved b the buildin
official.
3315.11 Authority of building official. The building,official is authorized to order the
immediate correction removal or dismantlin of scaffoldingwhen unsafe conditions
exist when scaffold in & resents a hazard to the ublic or adacent orooert or when
installed or maintained in violation of this code ora roved ermits. Failure to
comolv with such an order constitutes a violation of this code.
(fleas n: Protects neighboring properties, eehistri inns, arui miubific infrastruct Lire by
establishing clear responsibility, periniffing, inspection, and peii�iestrhm s�lfi:,IIY
requirementsf6r sm a&lm hn g arvi tempcwrary struiefures &Wh cuyn m�i tiblic stm let. wmhmr�
rights„W ':.'°flog°mm w ;' "m i mtl Nr"i,:I �`il m " %” W" W" 'iW m 'm m m t�" iic(Wvicfif'i�''��' s '� isil,:'
END 2024 IBC AMENDMENTS
Attachment B
Amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Residential
Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IRC. Underlined
t e is text inserted. wed t49Ugh typeastext-frem IRE.-4'wJ te'x�i��:� denotes
reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards; change to read as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when s ecificall adopted, and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in
Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. Whenever amendments have been ado ,ted to the
referenced codes and standards each reference to said code and standard shall be
considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to NFPA 70
or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as ado ted.
.:st°mLegal immding toa ei:1c.Ili ��^ � . ed cicws and ar.nadaiw"nits iLop¢ed with
Amend Section R104.7 to read as follows:
R104.7 Official records.
The building official shall keep official records as required in Sections R104.7.1 through
R104.7.5. Such official records shall be retained for net less than 5 ••^a~S ^~ f^~ as long
as the building or structure to which such records relate remains in existence, unless
otherwise provided by other regulations.
(Al eaow. e�wdLvII,.'tl.r m..�w't less l.Ii„. irv.w tto
° dl w�ul ordb,.u� ynic Iii .,mi tate
i
Ow .)
Amend R105.3 Application for permit. delete item ## 5 — regarding valuation of work
�.. �Pjw. io����emit 1B 85,12 iprohibits re ( �",n llPo l permit, fi,i>�L�M@u p,MtIwusingg
wu uuw° non YI va,,ork )
Amend Section R110.1 Use and change of occupancy; Change to read
A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a ^ha^R^ ^�
eeewpaney h
^f 'I.a' O p4W6tUFe er ewFien thereof shall net he made, until the
building official has issued a eekifie-at^ ^f eceulaaffW an approval therefore as
provided herein. Issuance of a ee.+ifieate of eeeupane.• an approval shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or
cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be
valid.
(Reas�� 417, Issul ng 1 „,fbr resich,::unce5 is m4 a ��"d)rnnpon riiri;iicth:e In the
Delete Section R110.2 Certificate issued.
(Ri:1: Isstiing CVS,,fbr 1''iesid6l'ices is i iot a nCwirnion practice in the ii:�Yrea
Amend Section R110.3 Temporary occupancy; Change to read
The building official is authorized to issue a temporary eenifeeate of eeewpaRey approval
before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such
portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time
period during which the temporary eseFtifieate of eeewpane • approval is valid.
(Reiason: Issuing C'O',!�5 for re,!�;hlen(��es is not ty n�n�iirnon protlice in the,, tyret�y
Amend Section R110.4 Revocation, Change to read
The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certifi-eate of eeewpage y approval
issued under the provisions of this code, in writing, wherever the eei#ifieate approval
is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the
provisions of this code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
s Ikn- msiderices is rioi al cissnmwr� prenlicie in 1he afrea
,11 11
Amend Section R202 Definitions; change definition of "Townhouse Unit" to read as
follows:
TOWNHOUSE UNIT. A single-family dwelling unit that can be separated by,..prqpgqy
Jjnes
in a townhouse that extends from foundation to roof and that has a yard or public
way on not less than two sides.
(Reascur "I distingi tish TtnvnhouseLhvt�,° t�vithin 7.uslihng or? separatie lots
allmving cirm,151'ruction regulations tising the IRC)
Amend Section R302.1 Exterior walls, add exception #6 to read as follows:
Exceptions: previous exceptions unchanged)
6. O 'en non-combustible carport structures ma be constructed when also approveo
within
Ated ordinances.
(Reason: 1?ej"ers to (;,wtheir icrdinances� sinas z�m'ing orrfin(yrices.)
Amend Section R302.5.1 Opening protection; change to read as follows:
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used
for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage
and dwelling unit shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1-3/8 inches
(35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb -core steel doors not less than 1-3/8 inches
(35 mm) thick, or 20 -minute fire -rated doors. D98FS Shall be and
equipped with a self .-lesiRg a utematie desing n
I('IW�.m�m�si.,U���„ IlIW'���Wil'm 0111: I��tT("j 1uIV11;IIIV�„� self ..,�"I��PIl°'� Rv�t,!������:°e.�� �.t�w ✓���cw�"IP�iu�'�,�;�'���� 1�itw,w�jt.1:!��-tw �'�
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Mdi;1ci6ii,:.:s W)"i'irp,ftIili nW :III".I e the door m�"�V m
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Amend Section R325.2 Bathrooms, Exception; amend to read as follows:
Exception: {existing text unchanged} S aces containin onl a water closet or water closet
and a lavator ma be ventilated with an aroved mechanical recirculatingfan or
similar device desi ned to remove odors from the air.
.d„..,if,
"�.NCtlwvttl1t !i1�'�W�Vitl local 1III�y,t�w��df`"�r��coni•icid
cIys
aid ,.cii:"p abl8''''m odld"'
Amend R327.3 Blocking locations; add to read as follows:
R327.3 Blockin locations. Re uired .one toilet at.grade level with blocking installed at
rear wall and if avails -blame .one wall ad'acent to toilet and at one tub or shower at
34®-
36
- — — — — — — — —
Oreo of blocking
24'- 46" 10'
rade level. Blockin as shown in Fi use R327.3.
Toilet
Fig R327.3
48'
Tub
CONTINUOUS
2X GRAB BAR
BLOCKING
Shower
z
X g
(Reas(v�" Blocknig cpt initjf�il rn �c t ion 211ows fbi ii�l: e Pf U,5e jbr future grab bar
installation if &5irecl /111�n'' horneoKrnerslies intcii EliallaS Builders ikssoch;:Itkin Oy!'
Univers11 Design Elements concepts )"in C1111PS ftll"ertifled 1111ging in Ph�icei Speciafi:ts)
pri��)'(�ssionals �,)
Amend R327.4 Wall Blocking; add to read as follows:
R327.4 Wall Blocking. Plockinn�!y Jbq /2" lywood or 2 x solid wood blockiy or
p _
flush with wall as shown in gL
_Fif g R327-4.
.:
1/2" Plywd.
Let in
blocking
0 wall
2 x blocking
0 wall
Fig R327.4
(Reason: Blocking at, initial co#7stt tn"I'lon clflovvs f(v e(�;.5e of use jbr futtire, grab bar
instiallation it desireti jbrMirneowners. '7 h::Is into Di�yflas Biilklers ills so(J'ation
n 1 4
Lhwver5i�d M?shin Eli:111ir ents for C'J11;PS ((�Prvfied 111ging in PIcilce SpeciallsiO
pro'Pssiodlals
Amend Section 328.1.1; add to read as follows:
Section 328.1.1 Adlacencv to Structural Foundation. Depth of the swimming-ppol and spa
shall maintain a ratio of 1:1 from the nearest building foundation or footin of a
retgiginf,wall.
the _Lroposed new structure shall be
submitted fora royal.
76 ch]r�)''1111,1, spet,,Jfit: diStances ):b'? POO/S cyr;1111111' spews.)
Amend Section R401.2; add a new paragraph following the existing paragraph to read
as follows.
Section R401.2. Requirements. {existing text unchanged} ...
Ever foundation and or footin or an size addition to an existin ost-tension
foundation
.. _ re elated by this code shall be desi ned and sealed b a Texas -re i�stered
en �ineer.
Amend Section R602.6.1; amend the following:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly
in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or
notching of the top plate by more than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie
not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and , 14 inches (38) Fn Fn 5 inches
127 mm wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the opening
with not less than eight 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1
inches (38 mm) at each side or equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to_prevent
s�littinof_the to late material. The metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches
past the opening. See fi ere 11602.6.1. {remainder unchanged}
Amend Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure:
NOTCH GREATER THAN M
PERCENT OF THE PLATE WIDTH
EXTER/OP OR BEARfNO WAU
Id QAOE ((o" .J AND SW. WIDE
YMAt T$FASTOVEDAC"=ANO
TO THE PLA TEATEACH IN.
OF THE
NOTCH W"M &fOd NAME EACH SAM
(Arru'ridin � "rvt ���0r..1Ri..°. IlW,�? il(. 12
�4IRalwo "widm!L� ulcNional
M ii,rywtI iMpn1g the A tµ,l tyAftperWrynby Pp g enaffing pattern.)
Amend Table R603.7(2); change footnotes to read as follows:
a. All screw sizes shown are minimum sizg,mnot to exceed 2sizes lar er.
b. {delete)
c. {delete}
d. {unchanged}
not to any ltrrger ��)r number o1jasteners I arger and incire ifiis, fi:IrNrYri; IN''I'll
tiewgate (tear &,)vvr?) the, header materityl, Eliminating fbottu��tes b arid c nuA'es it
easier)li��r t�'onlractors N��ftWow )
Add section R703.8.4.1.2 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs; to read as follows:
R703.8.4.1.2 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs. In stud framed exterior wallsall jjgLMqy be
anchored to studs as follows:
1. When studs are 16�M407 �mm jo.c, stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 24
in 737 mm) verticall start.i pg
381 mm), from the foundation- or
2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm o.c. stud ties shall be spaced no further a art than 16
in
L483 mmlvertically.startin a roximatel 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation.
(This aniendrnen ( haid been a ciarryover inmendmen t fbr� years &P rpn�'?videi c1car insti uiction
ffir placernent o1brkk ties. /I i� now retaine�J with changes to lvflei�'t its cofeect
placement and use f�ior (Itirfty when aMichinent tofroming lun'iber R shotihl
rernaln,fin, those purp���)siesj
Amend Section M1305.1.2; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.2 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided ... {bulk
of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the appliance. The clear access opening
dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, for access to
the attic space, provide one of the followin&.
1. A_Rermanent stair.
A do 36 LcaRgcity.
stair with a minimum 300 lb ('136 k k
3. An access door from an u er floor level.,
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening with the
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high and
22 inches (559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not greater than
50 feet (15,250 mm) in length.
(ReasoInF 1„.VIII"fin"kl"' a safe WWWIeaIn.!....w of acii:es§Ibflfty to appIWzIIIncs III III III aIIIW.,.,w and to @How for
m.: i. t ..,,i.. ,i. , ...L' W,. "'"IIW°,wIII""Wks. C �:Wlin i"�"�'eW'.WII': with ie ioru!WII iW�IIIIII'iW',!�W.ypuS IInill�!n "t
I�illli�IlWml. i���IIIwW.� W.Wi �.W.WWmIIWW:uIW..Wm iWW� �
Amend M1401.1.1; is added to read as follows:
M1401.1.1 Air concIftl2ning a ui ment. All residential dwe_1finj units shall be desi n
and installed with an air conditionin s stem with the abilit to condition and
maintain conditioned air 20 de rees below the ambient outside air temperature in
all habitable s Aces.
(Reason:
Ru WWW�. ��,W�',rd�.� �s:dwelling W�WWWt aS the an„WbWnt ten'i,eIli t"W ' e can I
t.hrecw en ing k°!,oriuldit" on s
Amend Section M1411.9• than a to read as follows:
M1411.9 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to a sanitary, sewer
throw h a trap„ b' means of a direct or indirect drain. {remaining text unchanged}
Il��....I�i�'l.��W��iicts rW�W�A pii��I.��.��.I . III�. esW'1u0'II2 rurlW°IICil'ito st(u0°urWlii'ailii'gy
)
Amend Section M2411.9.1, Items 3 and 4; add text to read as follows:
M1411.9.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. (bulk of paragraph unchanged}
1. (text unchanged)
2. (text unchanged)
3. An auxiliary drain pan... (bulk of text unchanged}... with Item 1 of this section. A water
level detection device mav be installed onIv with Prior approval of the buildin official.
4. A water level detection device... (bulk of text unchanged}.., overflow rim of such pan.
A water level detection device mav be installed onl .withprior royal of the building
official.
(°e'a.°4on e,fiEict this WW�W�m)
Amend Section M1411.9.1.1; add text to read as follows:
M1411.9.1.1 Water -level monitoring devices. On down -flow units ...(bulk of text
unchanged)... installed in the drain line. A water level detection device may be
installed onlywith riot a royal of the buildin official.
fl?eastm: Reflects standard practice in this arem)
Amend M1503.6 Makeup Air Required; amend and add exception as follows:
M1503.6 Makeup air required. Where one or more gas, liquid or solid fuel -burning
appliance that is neither direct -vent nor uses a mechanical draft venting system is
located within a dwelling unit's air barrier, each exhaust system capable of
exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be mechanically
or passively provided with makeup air at a rate approximate4yeq+�a4to the difference
between exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet pgr minute. Such makeup air systems
shall be equipped with not fewer than one damper complying with Section
M 1503.6.2.
Exception: Makeup air is not required for exhaust systems installed for the exclusive
purpose of space cooling and intended to be operated only when windows or other air
inlets are open. Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion�,�ower-
vent, unvented, or electric the exhaust hoods stem shall be errYitted to exhaust u
to 600 cubic feet er minute 0.28 m3 s without rovidin makeu air. Exhaust hood
systems ca able of exhaustin , in excess of 600 cubic feet 'er minute '0.28 m3 s shall
be rovided with a makeu a air at a rate a roximatel to the difference between the
exhaust air rate and 600 cubic feet p,er minute.
./i:°;,w,r° Itirgerfan which ill addre...: s.:°n+::nm'. �+Ilm°:te d `„ftIi:..shair ftom the, out°iic��°�s in
of hin ni
,i�li'n,iatei:°eutigit�y uieuHVAC e :dpniet t:nd ate iency
Ypry.tfimryrynback ikpy���ni,.:j Lyn iywasted
eirperg.) .
Amend Section M2005.2; change to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room
used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be
installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living
space. Access to such enclosure ma be from the bedroom or bathroom when
through a solid door weather-stri ed in accordance with the exterior door air
leaks a ter uirements of the International Ener Conservation Code and eguipped
with an approved self-closing device. Installation of direct -vent water heaters within
an enclosure is not required.
(Reason: Cii.,�vmpt:m& with the pro vi.milii.,, A.,),,`�lii�:��G 'Section 31:�)3�,31,m �xcept.wt.� *,I
Delete Section G2408.3 (305.5)Private Garages.
1
� #�'',wm-�s �":m�°' �'e 1m�ii..�. stwc'lm°:'�rm°� tz'y��"`�°'��m w ��� �`'��^� mew^'�.
Amend Section G2415.2 (404.2 ) CSST; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section ofmedium ressure as i in shall identif its o e�ratn as
ressure with an a roved to The to s are to be comaosed of aluminum or
stainless steel and the followin wordin shall be Stam ed into the tag
"WARNING: 1 '2 to 5 asi as pressure Do Not Remove"
QR:'µ wsorii ° .1.. ww pot°e^d honu,:N:nvners aniiY m
Amend Section G2415.12 (404.12) and G2415.12.1 (404.12.1); change to read as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed
a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) 18inches 457 mm) below grade, except as
provided for in Section G2415.12.1.
G2415.12.1(404.12.1) Individual Outdoor Appliances; Delete in its entirety
(Reason:.1mi"'o'idm' , i' m''mrm' ul"ysed protection to o
Amend Section G2417.1 (406.1); change to read as follows:
G2417.1(406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations
shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design,
fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The
permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 2417.1.1 through
2417.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit
holder shall dive reasonable advance notice to the buildin official when the i in
s.
stem is read for testin .Thee ui ment material ower and labor necessar for
the ins ections and test shall be furnished b the ermit holder and the permit
holder shall be res onsible for determinin that the work will withstand the test
ressure rescribed_in the followin tests.
. I� O d1��6�'li�,w EI �Im�"I�'.�m�i'V�m��W���. e �'�,!i c:�x � hi m i I ., �,i
(Reason: m m� � �.:° ���:"` ^�:m�"m��u :� � � �m �:���� �ww�m �m� ��rtin
procedurels, 11'
Amend Section G2417.4; change to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a
monometer or with a pressure -measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period.
The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made.
",,;eehanReal-ga.ge�ed te Fneasare- test presseres shall have a range s eh that the
highest end of the s le OS t „ teF thaA five ti.m.e- the test
wee(v;on: emq require the s
.e:)'f' �,Y"p ° `urole diap°h:gm gauges.
ring gauges m,Jo d
provide ���°�w:��^ wmw�mm�����u,� ���mm�:���� �7
psig
Amend Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3
psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official the i in and valves
may be tested at a pressure of at least six6 inches 152 mm of mercury,measured
with a manometer or sloe au a irres ective of desi n ressure. Where the test
ressure exceeds 125 si 862 kPa au a the test ressure shall not exceed a value
that roduces a hoo stress in the i in neater than 50 ercent of the s ecified
minimum field stren th of the i e. For tests re uirin a ressure of 3 si
dia hra m gau es shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half
inches 3%" , a set hand,_1 10 pound incrementation and ressure ran a not to
exceed 6 psi for tests re uirin a ressure of 3 si : For tests re uirin a r, ensure of
10 si dia hra m au es shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and
one-half inches (3 %" a set hand a minimum of 2 10 ound incrementation and a
pressure ran a not to exceed 20 si. For welded i in and fori yin carr in as
at pressures in excess of fourteen 14 inches water column ressure 3.48 kPa) 1 2
psi' and less than 200 inches of water column ressure 52.2 kPa 7.5 si the test
ressure shall not be less than ten 10 ounds er square inch 69.6 kPa. For i in
carr in as ata ressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column52.2 kPa 7.5
si the test ressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the pipgpoosead
maximum working, ressure
Dia hra m au es used for testin must din la a current calibration and be in ood
workin condition. Thea ro riate test must be a lied to the dia hra m eau e
used for testing...
I("m'',mm'°som..0 pr'il..wide ,gym'°mr l°ssiIi:Y prm~w,sure.,I to 4��t��ordlnate wvih the i.e
Wm°:pim rugtn Iaugmwwm,s.
Amend Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactor to the Buildin Official, but in no case for be not less than 48 fifteen L15
minutes. For weldedi in and for i in M carrin gas at ressures in excess of
fourteen 14 inches water column pressure 3.48 kPa the test duration shall be held
for a len th of time satisfactor to the Buildin Official but in no case for less than
thiqyA39J minutes.
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Amend Section G2420.1 (409.1) add Section G2420.1.4 (409.1.4)to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 409.1.4'1 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corru ,ated
stainless wsteel CSST' i in s stems shall be su orted with AU_approvecl
termination fittin or a uivalent su ort suitable for the size of the valves of
adeeauate stren th and guality, and located at intervals so as to revent or damg out
excessive vibration but in no case reater than 12 -inches from the center ofthe valve.
Suoports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and
contraction of the s stem's . i in fittin s and valves between anchors. All valves
and su )orts shall be designed and installed so they will not be disen a ed by
movement of the suportin i in
d propersecurity
W�!iV�W m(V'W: I k��to i%...S7.violesI hese slWWWW'Wd'.W wiILmW""e esttyblksheil in
tlpid!m regW n in 119 99 when CSS .I w.;��'an ernergh,�g 1,e"c�, nology,,�)
Amend Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1); add text to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 (409.5.1) Located within the same room. The shutoff valve ... {bulk of paragraph
unchanged}... in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions. A
secondar shutoff valve must be installed within 3 feet 914 mm of the firebox if
?ppliance shutoff is located in the firebox.
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Amend Section G2421.1 (410.1); add text and Exception to read as follows:
G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be ... (bulk of
paragraph unchanged)... approved for outdoor installation. Access to re ulators shall
com ly with the requirements for access to aliances as slaecified in Section M1305.
Exce tion: A assa ewa or level service s dace is not red uired when the regulator is
ca ableof bein serviced and removed through the required attic o enin
mj
Amend Section G2445.2 (621.2); add Exception to read as follows:
G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used
as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exce tion: Existin a roved unvented room heaters ma continue to be used in dwellin
units in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed when a roved
by the Building Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described
in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code.
Amend Section P2603; add to read as follows:
P2603.3 Protection against corrosion. Metallic piping, except for cast iron, ductile iron
and galvanized steel, shall not be placed in direct contact with steel framing
members, concrete or cinder walls and floors or other masonry. Metallic piping shall
not be placed in direct contact with corrosive soil. Where sheathing is used to prevent
direct contact, the sheathing shall have a thickness of not less than 0.008 inch (8 mil)
(0.203 mm) and the sheathing shall be made of approved material plastie. Where
sheathing protects piping that penetrates concrete or masonry walls or floors, the
sheathing shall be installed in a manner that allows movement of the piping within
the sheathing.
(Reason: Allow".fc)Nother
tp r n.iatIis:,'Wln tbe ace.tll���,)
Amend Section P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth; change to read as follows:
P2603.5.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems
shall be a minimum of 121 inches (304 mm) below finished grade atthe point of septic
tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (3Q4 mm) below
grade.
(RWulaesn` PrWn"°wvidW',ms setvier fIept'h t'amgion.q�i�''✓''"
i.„. r u, e ,., Ii .., �. m. al Il..u, �.�. �il�. „m, s .w r .� e•'u ^„'.r iw , .. �,W W, .. code ,,I not l i^'WdI�W�,��. �iW����il�'�” u'w �.�I&���wpl.eiid in
this mg1hon,11)
Amend Section P2604; P2604.1.1add to read as follows:
P2604.1.1 Plastic sewer and DWV i in installation. Plastic sewer and DWV i in
installed under: round shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's,
installation instructions. Trench width shall be controlled to not exceed the outside
the i e diameter plus 16 inches or in a trench which has a controlled width a ual to
the nominal diameter of the i in multiplied by 1.25 plus 12 inches. The i 'in shall
be bedded in 4 inches of granular fill and then backfilled com actinthe side fill in 6-
inch layers on each side of the i in .The com action shall be to minimum of 85
aet rcent standard roctor densit and extend to a minimum of 6 inches above the to
of the pipe.
t,amw. f1„. (.I, wrnanujiicturpr
backfill re(jifirernents
and to be c;lei�7r toi� ����"kw �iW"�'�I�..°i�J�IP�".". (,)ut in
the 17elaQ
Amend Section P2801.5.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2801.5.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm)
in depth and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate
from the tank or water heater. The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe
having a diameter of not less than 314 inch 19 mm. Piping for safety pan drains shall
be of those materials listed in Table P2906.5.
Multijle an drains may terminate to a sin le dischar e M i in s stem when a roved by
the administrative authority and permitted by, the manufacturers installation
instructions and installed with those instructions,. {existing text unchanged}
(Remi4�1?n: Regionally accepted prm-tice)
Amend Section P2804.6.1; change to read as follows:
Section P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a
pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap ..t.,,- OR the same F90F , as the ""+"" heat"'
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge
full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief
device or equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices ma be installed to a sin e T & P dischar ei in
sstem when a roved b ,the administrative authorit and .,permitted b the
manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge to the FI_ , t- the pan - - _'.,V the .,teF heateF eF steFage tank to a waste
FeeegteF an a roved location or to the outdoors.
[remainder unchanged]
Amend Section P2902.5.3; change to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems
shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a
pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assemble or a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer.
Amend Section P3111 Combination waste and vent systems; delete this section in its
entirety.
(Reason: i orrp i fh) w waste tdru,/ ventsystem i not approveii,fbr use in residential
Amend Section P3112.2 Vent Connection; delete and replace with the following:
P3112.2 Installation. Tra s for island sinks and similar a lui ment shall be rou hed in
above the floor and ma be vented b extendin the vent as hi h as_possible but not
less than the drainboard hei ht and then returnin it downward and connectin it to
the horizontal sink drain immediate) downstream from the vertical fixture drain.
The return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a we -branch
fittiqjgAnd shall in addition be rovided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture
vent by means of a w e -branch immediate) below the floor and extendin to the
nearest artition and then throu h the roof to the o en air or may be connected to
other vents ata oint not less than six 6 inches 152 mm above the flood level rim
of the fixtures served. Draina a fittings shall be used on all arts of the vent below
the floor level and a minimum slo a ofone uarter inch ier foot 20.9 mm
back to the drain shall be maintained. The return bend used under the drain -board
shall be a one 1 iece fitting, or an assembl of a fort -five 45 de ree 0.79 radius),
a ninety 90de ree 1.6 radius and afort-fs�ive 45 de ree 0.79 radius elbow in
the order named. Pi a sizin shall be as elsewhere re uired in this Code. The island
sink drain u stream of the return vent shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible
cleanout shall be installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
(Reason: To clury),, the installation o,f iskvpd venting and to provide a regionid guideline orp
END 2024 IRC AMENDMENTS
Attachment C
Amendments to the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Existing
Building Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IEBC.
Underlined type is text inserted. ' iwd t#Feugh type is-d-eleted text fFem IEBC. III'led
text denotes reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 102.4; change to read as follows:
[A] 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when _secificall ado -ted, and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in
Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2. {No change to rest of section.}
(Herisvi: Ii? riot, inadvert t°illy (:::i i f other c°Dews (!',,e.,, Wildland Urban lntelf :w O::de,
Amend Section 102.4.3 add to read as follows:
102.4.3 Electrical. The rovisions of the local ado ted Electrical Code shall a I to the
installation of electrical s sy temsP includin _alterations re mairs re lacement�
equiMent gppliances, fixtures, fittings and a urtenances thereto.
(Reason: d�ded to IEBC jor t°onsi�tenivith 0.`m Mila�m tlroppeii whien 1C1(ggtit
pubfi�hing the, IC'C Electrical but, the Electrical (xle st'i'll should blie reftrenr�'eil
AII'.. Iir�Ilh:i,.ro ofhi�?w it i's Iadopted)
Amend Section 202; amend definition of Existing Building as follows:
Existing Building - A building, structure. or s ace with an a roved final ins ection issued
under a code edition which is at least 2 pgbrished code editions preceding the
currently ado ted buildin code a buildin structure ors ace that is under oin a
than a of occu anc or use. eFeeted ...i W the date e f 'dopy -.n of the ap ffep kAe
code, 9F 9Rt-- fA-F- 40.9hirch a legal building per -mot has been issued-.
(Reason "i°" ent potential aust°s in new, consfrtn��! j r and shell buil&ng
Amend Section 302.2 Additional Codes; Amend to read as follows:
302.2: Additional Codes
Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to, or relocation of, existing
buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions for alterations, repairs,
additions and changes of occupancy or relocation, respectively, in this code and the
International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel
Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code,
International Private Sewage Disposal Code, International Property Maintenance
Code, International Residential Code and NFPA 70 and an other Codes or other
ordinances adopted bv the authority havin urisdiction. Where provisions of the
other codes conflict with provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall take
precedence.
(&:asorr msdde ., Me �.,odes hY�f.,dd��dd� 2024 wl,ddd;dhave
not Wdn adopted by our
did I�mwi i �, be�" C ed d i citytl r u�iddd"dd';dd es thattake lied � c � IVeni
ddd�dl�d���d.�w����� SII'.^� ddddr;. d"'
d:wddlier ddd ddpte4l d° and es, )
Amend Section 306.1 Scope; add exceptions to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Comonents ofro'ects re ulated by and reistered with Architectural Barriers
Division of Texas De artment of Licensin and Regulation shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the red uirements of this cha ter.
,,
�''Sd:'111d..'�d;;d�d�d:, .1..�,d CoordinateCoordinatew��� the I��Ili��`a�d�:d Stole ����l° I..aw,ft.dr, ac°ce^.Sibiait�y•,)
Amend Section 702.7; add a code reference to read as follows:
702.7 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and methods
requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation
Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and International
Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, detail of installation
and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element, component, or
system in the building.
f',Red°°d:rydd:; n I'd provide did more d":ompldd"te list did ptd )tenthyll " dxhd )peed" codes.)
Amend Section 802.5.1; change to read as follows:
802.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion ,
dock, omen -sided walking surfaces includin mezzanines a ui ment latforms
aisles stairs ram s and landin s that is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the
floor or grade below and is not provided with guards, or those in which the existing
guards are judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
i„ .. ^, ., .. . i��.�'IIi .�. ����.„ �. r�;m ^tm d" d J and d d t ISI '�
�'"�4''°m�d';,�'n'�V�iI'' �I���dw �I.�'d" �,tl.�;lhd"���ndm'n�.�i,,�dP"� nid�d��.���1� Nd�.�l,dd�.dl'd'ddd,� �..��.��4,� �d�d��d����,�wd�d�,'"d"�'�.�d�dl'��.'� .�Nd�d d.��d�,d.���'�m �!�, tl., i����dl� �(,idll'�'
Conditions.)
Amend Section 803.1 Scope; add sentence to read as follows:
For the purpose of fire s 'rinkler protectiion and fire alarm re uirements included in this
section the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenants ace
ors aces bounded by walls ca able of resistin the assa a of smoke containin the
sub'ectwork area and if the work area includes a corridor.. hallway or other exit
access then such corridor hallwa or other exit access shall be_____protected in its
entirety on that articular floor level.
.II, m m. °w, lii' "It ir'l'ion that at ivio ld tww�^sild in °��r"fiol w � "ler
�'"w..,m.,:m~n i ✓I ��II., ����wmm�i �m.w �� m� I.... �w.� �� . � awn I. w �
o � I�protection. Pat t,ial ww��i��������i.�m��°:�� delineated:
d by walis HIl be
a �" r°m sprinklerto
�.� .aim
clear,I��� i�m�im��mw°:w w°"w, i�ir������ �. � m:�w�:W i" m�:���.����°� ���m wiiw°m�� the
tl�r:m �������i�'���ilWmw"�II�. °t�!�i�'�m, martial,,17rWarn? coverm,'jii:l if!'ai a w k!"r tiliolation q the "
Amend Section 803.3; change section to read as follows:
803.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6 of the Fire „Code for retroactive stand i e
Le : uirements.
{Delete rest of Section 803.3.1
.� ^,w ��.„ iiml�✓��m.�ln� i.i�l Cm)
d:imewW.lym` w .piiriws lanr miie,.s un these biuimm�4ms �:.eaie, than
51^1.'
i
:.".„uwould
,�i `,m�dNl,'I'SilhSection I. 03.: '7 his : v iy wtiIimn m d eg ,nyW
m m°m ”. ' ,'m','I" 1`?rovli 11 st "I ons alretniyi in::i'Il w CCillCali
Amend Section 804.2 General; delete Exception #1 as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Where the%land the Fneans f effess seFYORg at ee plies with NFPA1119
2. [Remain unchanged]
("iRettso ° 1VFPA 10 h; not, w°: ct)mrnionly adopted (xnie in the re. ,7 m iin twid en f o 6!i1mm m' t would
be ,t..oblwrnaticm especially dule tw.. c�.mtimfk. r"h. .. with the requiren,writs.l
Amend Section 804.7.2 Transoms; amend to read as follows:
804.7.2 Transoms. In all buildings of Group B, E, 1-1, 1-2, R-1 and R-2 occupancies, ....
[Remainder unchanged]
(Reason: I u"miwmtm, umilili�".„Dvv., rII:.:,w ,t"li„,wi.f ,cii��vnmlollp
practice mu�iiidin,„s adl
each .jilvisdiction shouldu.. v :hii:thel nn .racl on their takel`:'wl:er awtl their
Amend Section 904.1 Automatic sprinkler systems; add sentence to read as follows:
EpLLhe , urpose of fire s rinkler protection and fire alarm reguirements included in this
section the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenppLs�ace
or saces bounded by walls contaiq[agthe sub'lect work area_An_dif �the work area
includes a corridor hallwa orother exit access then such corridor hallwa or other
exit access shall level.
(Pie(�soir Me intent is to avoid worA, area prote(:tion that i,vould resull in partial sprinkh:r
or,flr�e alemm protection. t: tial sprinklel 'Awe OteCtion not defineated by wtills would be
,a cleat" violation o " f'NFPA 13 aml the Fir e Cbde tind miotdd riot allow the sprinAdier
system to pedbrrn or,functhvi 4,n�� intende�LAI-so, pilrbal,fire Warn? C()Ve1'(?gi:1 is a deor
%144�)Iafjon o,f the Fire C(Wc� NFPA 72, and ADA.)
Amend Section 1011.2.1: change to read as follows:
1011.2.1 Automatic Fire sprinkler system. The installation of an automatic sprinkler
system shall be required where there is a change of occupancy classification and
Chapter 9 of the current International Building Code requires an automatic sprinkler
system based on the new occupancy or where there is a change of occupancy within
the space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in
Chapter 9 of the current International Building Code than exists in the current
building or space. The installation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be required
within the area of the change of occupancy and areas of the building not separated
horizontally and vertically from the change of occupancy by a F19AFated peFmanent
PaFtkaen and- ha -47 -A -i# -al assembloes, firepakitien, smoke paFti-tien, smoke harrie
fire barrier or fire wall.
(Retison:,A)24 IEBC'mari� tmgeti ieAt Section viitis t e-vivriften prevh�ws stems in 411 6,!ire t,wiii
in the main charging langut�rge o)"10,11 1 1 Maintairps legacylanguiage, reiiViiring cl
Z
leastfire bt;rrier seporation between a newly sprinklered rrn°wn::> Muiziardos hage 01'
norp sprinklerefl o:�xisbng occtipandes,, as i� t etIture(I ftpr )"ire Orea
parrytion by the 113
Amend [F] Section 1502.1 Site safety plan, change to read.
[Existing text remains]
The plan shall be submitted and approved bythe Fire Department before a building permit
is issued, [Remainder of Existing text remains]
(Reasior?,' Sa,fj::,qy plan cotnp4�ments requipfia,m�,e ivith 1FC.)
Amend [F] Section 1502.3.1 Violations; change to read:
Failure to properly conduct, document and maintain documentation required by this
section shall constitute an unlawful act in accordance with Section 113.1 and shall
result in the issuance of a notice of violation, by the Fire code official, to the site
safety director. ;n ^.,-.,.,ee with Section 113.2. Upon the third offense, the Fire
code official based on their findinnns shall re uest a sto work order enforcement be
implemented to the code official in accordance with Section 114, and work shall not
resume until satisfactory assurances of future compliance have been presented to
and approved by the code official.
�plan ii°:,onip(weints. �te,qtfim corn,i�k�:ce Li�nt�h IFC
END 2024 IEBC AMENDMENTS
Attachment D
Amendments to the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Plumbing Code
are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type
is text inserted. wed thFeU"" type is deleted tem f.-....-+'°`' isted 'text denotes reasons
for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall
be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes when secificall adopted, and standards
shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference and as further regulated in Section 102.8.1 and 102.8.2. Whenever amendments have
been ado ted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard
shall be considered to reference the ado ted amendments. An reference to NFPA 70 shall mean
the National Electrical Code as ado ted.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing
of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instruction shall apply.
(.:lml nvm:mm°hi to mm°°IiI:):dWe locally, wiowi:^i codes fir"Wl tyrne"n(:hnwnts adopteld with
Amend Section 305; change to read as follows:
305.1 Protection against contact. Metallic piping, except for cast iron, ductile iron and
galvanized steel, shall not be placed in direct contact with steel framing members,
concrete or cinder walls and floors or other masonry. Metallic piping shall not be placed
in direct contact with corrosive soil. Where sheathing is used to prevent direct contact,
the sheathing shall have a thickness of not less than 0.008 inch (8 mil) (0.203 mm) and the
sheathing shall be made of approved material plastiE. Where sheathing protects piping
that penetrates concrete or masonry walls or floors, the sheathing shall be installed in a
manner that allows movement of the piping within the sheathing.
fa i'W��Wfhil'"i r a�ll'al. "."t".,iah�; N. hl'l'::11 (Yc.x.`epte'(L)
Amend Section 305.4.1; changed to read as follows:
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that eennec4 te-private sewage disposal systeffls `"'"''e
a
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade.
(Reasan: Provides seWV Iej�0 that is coll'It"011 1 11 11 the jTgicm L)eletedrq
f1j1
tfispostd because A7 pilviatie siii:Nvage, dispasa)(�!ode J� not t1iipicallY, ii�l&�ptieiii�l in thi� regioi�.)
Amend Section 306.2.5; added to read as follows:
306.2.5 Plastic sewer and DWV piping installation. Plastic sewer and DWV i in installed
underground shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions and ASTM D2321. Trench width shall be controlled to not exceed the outside
ioe diameter _q
Talus e
.jus 16 inches or in a trench which has a controlled width ual to the
nominal diameter of the diameter of thei ink multiplied _by_1.25_plus 12 inches. The
'iron hall be bedded in 4 inches of ranular fill and then backfilled com_pactin the side
fill in 6-inch laers on each side of theipiq -p-e co
y_ &._Th ------ mpaction shall be to a minimum of
85 percent standard roctor density and extend to a minimum of 6 inches above the to
of the pipe.
(Reast�)rr 16jollow m�,;nqfbcturer biairMfl requimmentliand to be iiliar to Inspeclors mit in IN,
field.)
Amend Section 403.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be proved in the minimum number
as shown in Table 403.1, based on the actual use of the building or space. Uses not shown in
Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the Code Official. The number of occupants shall
be determined by the International Building Code.
In other tbA�Qccu Landes, the minimum number of fixtures in Tabel 403.1 MA y be lowered,
if regu sted in writ[p& by thea and
I be consj�tent
al
with the lnteirrn��Qkmal Buildiniji'l
Amend Table 403.1; add footnote g to read as follows:
ncies with an occu ant load of 100 or less B
gccu with E_drinkinS_establishments.
(Reicm�m: To allow flexikWit y ilesigner, J,j sipecific ocii���itptmiq,,� neetis spry
Amend Section 413.4; change to read as follows:
413.4 gqqyk!@A location fo_r
floor drains Public la-indries, and central washing fasilities. Floor
drains shall be installed in the followin areas:
1. In public laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, the
rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located
to readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less
than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter.
2. Commercial kitchens.
Exception: In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens the Code Official ma accept
floor sinks.
3. Public restrooms.
4. Closets containin mo service sinks.
i,,,e:.s:n: To makeit i nWi..,u �:��p���� �������„,. d health i��oi°ie pr.�:�::��°Vcet.;n:°i proterlion o.,1l&'„l:e....,���tio..s
..�m„
Amend Section 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. (Remain the same) Asa minimum access to the attic
space shall b_e rovided b one of the following
1. A ermanent stair.
2. A gull -down stair ratedfor 300 Ib. minimum.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
I(R',”mW".i"'mon:.I..d o,L�i"cognf,u1���1,�erii:�V,�WW.�Inrial ,YXIC1,1ces.,j)
Amend Section 608.17.5; change to read as follows:
608.17.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation
systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure-
type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principal backflow
preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker.
Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected
against backflow by a reduced pressure principal backflow preventer.
Delete Section 703.6; Combined sanitary and storm public sewer.
riot a ;i t°i ndb practh�'e in this regii ° q)
Amend Section 704.5; added to read as follows:
704.5 Single stack fittings. Sin le stack fittings with internal baffle. PVC schedule 40 or cast-iron
single stack shall be desined by a re: istered en ineer and comply to a national reconized
standard.
i'li�wIl"allllc,r,sl,i'li,ispectars, anti desiqn pr*ssionil4!; t,o ready identi,/, product
npii�u kers delterniine, they ineet all re��jffiredstandaids.)
Amend Section 712.4.3; add Section 712.4.3 to read as follows:
712.4.3 Dual Pump Svstem. All sumps shall be automaticallv discharped and, when in an "public
use" occu anc where the sum serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual
mumps or eiectors arranged to function linndgependentIv in case of overload or mechanical failure.
For storm drainage sumps and pumping' systems, see Section 1113.
. . .. ...... -
(Reasion: Ti. tiddress dual pump syl;t1eirl" 'R�111 provide re,ference,f.fir 'storm drainage systerns
Amend Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.2.1 Roof extension unprotected. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall terminate
not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof.
(Reason: 'I provkkregional guidelines on standanY installiation methiodsfior this area.)
Delete Section 1109; Combined Sanitary and Storm Public Sewer.
(Reasorp: not t1slandorid practico::,in thi� region)
Amend Section 1202.1; delete Exceptions I and 2.
(Reason:Stiap imv alreadysfilecfts that Ailieii�i Gas must t:ornply wath NFRA 99.)
Amend Chapter 15, ASTM D2321; added to Referenced Standards
ASTM D2321- Under round Installation of Thermo elastic Pi a for Sewers and Other Grgyjj-Flow
ApplLica'dons.
306.2.5
(Rei�.os on: 1b „I, the rd&eince standt°�iircf (�?s spiEliroed in the amen dmen ts.
END 2024 IPC AMENDMENTS
Attachment E
Amendments to the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC Underlined type
is text inserted.ITi=+reed thFIBUgh type isdeletedtet frem IFGG. III'ied °text denotes
reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Existin dwellin units shall coml with Section 621.2.
(FCI�.wm. or: Pi
. t4u:. c� „dili,:„:i, :"M���.13�1.C�I VIS n:de unvented i:�u,t”�ai�„.,u, �Iplymm �ovi,.isirnwretrocyclhile E:, fiIx?.pias
CiVi ed.f6r, in loced .imenchnint dlw r ivO airiendrne,,(�w 1FGC621.2 bettierl
ic,lorifd at., the c%„Oiesystems �"°Iu���.��.ilLx ."������� , nLy st.iL� . unless c'ionmrvd"r"iun;��W..m«)
Amend Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall
be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes when s ecificall ado ted and
standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.8.1 and 102.8.2.
Whenever amendments have been ado ted to the referenced codes and standards., each
reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as
well. Anv reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code shall mean the National
Electrical Code as ado )ted.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the
listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
I�' yII�i.s ov i.,rgiww r�:n.wmmirg It m i.ecwg�nize, loccyfl�,d adopted t��o�r and an' iIid.;,;,u, nrmennfs ad.
edwith
�:� . irerif:re i mm" )
.I
Amend Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and
unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The
passageway shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (599 mm) wide
and to more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the centerline of the
passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous
solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30
inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service
side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be not less than 20 inches
by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. As a minimum access to the attic s -ace shall be providgd__by one of the
followin .
1. A permanent Stair.
2. Aull-down stair with a minimum 300 lb 136 k ca it
3. An access door from an up qgrfloorlevel.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance
is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening with
the approval of the code official.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm)
high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall
be not greater than 50 feet (15,250 mm) in length.
mason" 16 ru"„.' ” adequate occss fi.w (rpphaceS.r rvhe or n. plo"ernwith S(.� w,j
Amend Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
[M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that
require service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (25 -percent slope) or greater and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm)
above grade at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats
spa ed not more than 16 inches apartshall be provided from the roof access to a level
latform at the aooliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the
appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall
be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards.
The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21 -inch -diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall
comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building
Code. (remainder of text unchanged). �m
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Amend Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium ressure -as i in shall identif its o eratin as
ressure with an a roved to The to s are to be composed of aluminum orstainlesssteel
and the followin y
prcrinp shall be stamped into the ta,�:
"WARNING
1 2 to 5si as ressure
Do Not Remove"
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Amend Section 404.12; change to read as follows:
404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum
depth of 3-2 18 inches (305 458 mm) top of pipe below grade, except as .,~e.,i.-ea for in
See Tien 404 1 � 1
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Amend Section 406.4; change to read as follows:
406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with
a pressure -measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a
pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure
shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical IgAqggs,used to measure,
test pressures shall have a ran a such that the hi hest end of the scale is not greater than
five times the test ressure. S cin t e Eau es do n_ot meet the re uirement of a
calibrated au e.
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acm�rneiy,5ernent b.wr Icyppi�aidrngztely 1, m"m p�W«,,,)
Amend Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 1 2 time~ the
pFOpesed m eYki~gffessare, bUt ne le.-.- +h -.n R 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the
discretion of the Code Official the i'in and valves ma be tested ata °'ressure of at least
six 6 inches 152 mm of mercur measured with a manometer or sloe auFe,�
irrespestiye of design pressure Where the test n~esswe e.,,.eeaS 175 prig (moo !(.R
a rre� the t r • n + shall net evemeed- a value+hat ~eduees a leen StFess in the ii
O + than 50 I .enof the meeified minimum yield S+~ +ngth of the pope.
For tests
re uirin a ressure of 3 si dia hra m au es shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one half inches 3 %" a set hand 1 10 Sound incrementation and
faressure ran egnot to exceed 15 si for tests re uirin -a ressure of 3 si For tests
re uirin a ressure of 10 si dia hra m au es shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one-half inches 3 % a set hand a minimum of 2 10 ound
incrementation and a ressure ran a not to exceed 50 -si. For welded i in . and for
oipin carr in as at ressures in excess of fourteen 14 inches water column )ressure
3.48 kPa 1 2asi, and less than 200 inches of water column 'ressure '52.2 kPa 7.5 psi),
the test ressure shall not be less than, ten 10 ounds er s,uare inch 69.6 kPa '. For
0png_carLyin as at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column 52.2 kPa
7.5
si Ithe test ressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the 2Lqposed
maximum workin l ressure.
D„iahrg m Rauges used for testin must dis la a current calibration and be in god working
condition. The qppropriate test must be a lied to the dia hra m au e used for testin n
.1 , d. ... r,,,,. s coonfinate
,rv, the i r )J„more i accurate diti „ dl 'r fid. rn
Amend Section 409.1; add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows:
409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corru ated stainless steel
CSST i �i systems shall be su orted with ITan a roved termination fittin or
e uivalent suj�aort, suitable for the size of the valves., of ade uate stren th and ualit
and located at intervals so as to revent or dam out excessive vibration but in no case
greater than 12 -inches from the center of the valve. Su orts shall be installed so as not
to interfere with the free ex ansion and contraction of the s stem's i in fittin s and
valves between anchors. All valves and su orts shall be desi ned and installed so the
will not be disen a gd by movement of the supe ortin pi i
region in 199!!,,'?,' when CS 151'T, was an ernerging technology.)
Amend Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
Access to re ulators shall complywith there luirements for access to appliances as specified in
Section 306.
Exception: A nassagewa or level services ace is not re uired when the regulator is ca able of
bein serviced and removed throu h the re uired attic o ening.
Amend Section 621.2; add exception as follows:
621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source
of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exce tion: Existin a ':roved unvented heaters ma continue to be used in dwel ink units in
accordance with the codeprovisions in effect when installed when a _ )roved by the Code
Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7.
Rem .w,n:° Gives code offid l diem"ril!!!1ticm .
END 2024 IFGC AMENDMENTS
Attachment F
Amendments to the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Mechanical
Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IMC. Underlined
tvoe is text inserted. thFe gh type deleted- text f*em !Mk IIIIe: text denotes
reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes and standards, when specifically
adopted .shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.8.1 and 102.8.2.
Whenever amendments have been ado ted to the referenced codes and standards each
reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the adopted
amendments. Anv reference to NFPA 70 shall mean the National Electrical Code as
adopted..
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing
of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instruction shall apply.
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r�f&enii' e
Amend Section 202; add definition of Effective Dispersal Volume Charge as follows:
Effective Dis ersal Volume Char a EDVC The maximum refri erant char a permitted for an
effective dis ersal volume.
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itional Dr,ws used i'',I1 A, 15 i.clI� ii . rinrminwY,:b re,fil1get an(w ncenf.rfio ns
..p . lm :„ .., trt . , .di�w° m exceeding the e, .I �I� c i.
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Amend Section 202; add definition of Refrigerant Detection System as follows:
Refrigerant Detection S stem -The roduct safet standard addresses both refri Brant
detections stems and leak detections)Lstems. In the roduct safety standard
detection system is defined as "a sensingsystem which responds to refri erant leaking
from a refri eratin s stem." A leak detection s stem ma include as sensin ultrasonic
or other such methods that meet the standards UL 60335-2-40 CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40
or UL 60335-2-89 CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-89. ASHRAE 15-2022: 3.1
These° .. !Iu(Reaorr �u "�iit �al fern useIdilSHA .I)�l i"rdne
m,fti-lie unt
and
wetiods
to, n"mi'igadrconcentrations .LIrniry rdrigLrti
nt
concentwborp thrift.)
Amend Section 202; add definition of Refrigerant Detector as follows:
Refri Brant Detector - "Refri erant sensor" is another term for refri erant detector. A
refrigerant sensor is a sensin element combined with electronic circuity that rovides a
dil;ital output or an analo. si nal out ut that corres onds to the sensed refri Brant as
concentration. ASHRAE 15-_2022-_3.11
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t m,u
Amend Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and
unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The
passageway shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (599 mm) wide
and to more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the centerline of the
passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous
solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30
inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service
side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be not less than 20 inches
by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. As a minimum access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the
following:
1. A permanent Stair.
2. A pull-down stair with a minimum 3001b'136 k , ca��acit
3. An access door from gnu er floor level.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening with the
qpproyal of the code official.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high
and 22 inches (559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not
greater than 50 feet (15,250 mm) in length.
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j
Amend Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
306.5.1 Sloped Roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require
service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 -
percent slope) or greater and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade
at such edge, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats s Paced not more
than 16 inches a artshall be provided from the roof access to a level platform at the
appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance or equipment
to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not
less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The
guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be
constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21 -inch -diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall
comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building
Code ... {remainder of text unchanged).
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Amend Section 501.3; add an exception to read as follows:
501.3 Exhaust Discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be
discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a public nuisance and not less than
the distances specified in Section 501.3.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from
which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be
exhausted into an attic, crawl space, or be directed onto walkways.
Exceptions:
1. Whole -house ventilation -type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge into the attic
space of dwelling units having private attics.
2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems.
3. Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and where
mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided in accordance with Chapter 4,
listed and labeled domestic ductless range hoods shall not be required to discharge
to the outdoors.
4. Toilet room exhaust ducts mav terminate in a warehouse_p.[__Lhop area when
infiltration of outside air isp1e, sent.„
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Amend Section 1104.2 Machinery Room; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception
3. Machinery _Rooms ,are not re uired when in com liance with ASHRAE 15 Section
7.4.
(Reos(�w: Usin the ASHRIAE 15 machiner
,9 qIp, ro4�':;mm requireit'rients, the singliil,i tznd multiple cinvit
1"El)'ilgerution systems mileia5ei mitigation strateigies to so ' fe/y iscdate asiection to prevent
:I natic vi shub,P)YwIlves, An
a fUll singlii!: 471 ri�'Ijl t Llisichargie qt a ri:iffigerant vvith outol I I , I I �
example t��I( this is in VRF,$)ipsten�s v�,dihere Branch seleclor boxes/Heat recovely Linits)
Amend Section 1104.3.1.1 Group AU High -Probability Systems. Add this section to read:
1104.3.1,1 G.rqyk 2L High:Pr9baWIrIt S stems. Hi h- robabilit s stems usin Groin
A2L .6,
(Heason:7 he,I:!!10,24 /114(11 . permits the uSe o Group,A21 Hii h pnkabifity systenis however, it, cloes
9
J ot cover the saft, finihs Ia,nd reffigerarpt do"tecticin ,mn invligiiffion t"eqtfirer,t7erptsdor systerr?
s
outshie, io,f i1i rnm:hiriet y roorn)
Amend Section 1109.2.5 Refrigerant pipe shafts. Change to read:
[Existing text to remain]
Exceptions:
1. [Existing text to remain]
2. Piping in a direct refrigeration system using GF eup -A4 where the refrigerant quantity does
not exceed the limits of Table 1103.1 for the smallest occupied space through which the
piping passes.
3. [Existing text to remain]
(Reast�wrr 7ho; vvill makie the I,Wcimisi�tenl %vith Se(,�Wcpn 9,J2 1,,5 olfASHRAE 15,202,'!!11. Note htit
III/Ic si:ithnp 1109-2.2 A1111requ�ire,s piping protection, elither vilithin buihfing el�ements or
pa�wtE:icthie, enclii�°m,tres. '7 hi; is in fine with both ASIMU15 210 19 se(�-Ih��n 8. 1(1)_��, and ASIIR,111!!'E
15 I:`I(U2 section 911 '1
L5. 1 V11rherethe rellger antso t
f6 Y 91 OLIP Is fk)t fnentiorwt�, a wniy the
re 0 11
gerunt Urnit (RQ). The RCL,f r group; mslher than Al is eithii:'r 25% cy� the,
I FI or knvey, h) account fig iir flan,?rnim°obflit y, loxicity, oml ox)igi:lindeprivaliorz, )
END 2024 IMC AMENDMENTS
Attachment G
Amendments to the 2021 National Electrical Code (NEC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2021 National Electrical Code are
hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the NEC. Underlined type is
text inserted. c t#FOU014 leis -deleted *put frem N€VII,Red :: denotes reasons
for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Article 100; add the following to definitions:
Engineering Supervision. Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional
Engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations as
referenced by TBPELS 137.59 (a)(b) as acceptable by the AHJ
limes r t'he 20123 I'Wmiu"A IIIv.m::We.
Amend Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows:
110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be
acceptable only if approved. A royal of a ui _ment may be evident by listing and labelin
of a ui ment by a National) Reco nized Testin Lab NRTL with a certification mark of
that laboratoemmor a ualified third arty+ ins ection a :enc or a field evaluation by a Field
Evaluation Bod accredited b either the International Code Council International
Accreditation Service AC354 or ANSI National Accreditation Board 2jpgLams and ?p roved
by AHJ.
Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a 'urisdiction or is
field mod���ed is sublect to thea royal b the AHJ. This a ' royal ma be b a leld
evaluation bv a NRTL or uali ied third-Dartv ins ection a enc or a field evaluation b a
Field Evaluation Bod accredited b either the ICC !AS AC354 or ANABpro rams and
._ rr ved b the AHJ
Informational Note No. o.1: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3,
Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of
Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed.
Informational Note No. 2: Manufacturer's self -certification of a ui ment may not necessarily
com I with U.S. roduct safet standards as certified by an NRTL.,
Informational Note No. 3: National Fire Protection Association LNFPA 790 and 791.rovide an
exam le of an a droved method for ualii in a third- art ins ection a enc .
W ur..II,u)1i1i� m l danty and xu�ri„uwvide fuWu"nv p���Oltive v'.uptiosftreuf�il. � ic'ement am":Y
Fro val of tirdi5ted equipment.)
Amend iclel 10. following to:
Integrity of Electrical Equipment and Connections.
Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other
surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster,
cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues or influences, fire, Productsa�rrrction�r
water. There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or
mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that arebroken; bent, cut® or
deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. Except where pLqhibited
elsewhere in thcturer or a
ualiied testin . laboratory.rir r t sin returned to service.
,) ., ... .w , t1t . , �� i°;�'lan o .'' ��lctiou 6r equipment that is conn ° rcpnlisu�l
(REASON 1��., d t.,lt�f��.�i.. �� � ��ar �.lr�l��� �d
Fri i� �' to �� ir� hi' ail
err �:�"� �„;Dr��a'� r�.: � �;"
Amend Article 210.8 art r s Exception,c a the followingto read as follows:
Dwelling its.
All 125 -volt through 250 -volt receptacles installed in the following locations and supplied by
single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground -fault
circuit -interrupter protection forpersonnel:
(1) Bathrooms
Exception No. 4: Factory -installed receptacles that are not readily accessible and are mounted
internally to ba4weem exhaust fan assemblies shall not require GFCi protection unless
required by the installation instructions or listing.
(
Rlrtd°t)N R,";R °" HINGE- U) �::over' allllll luaalions that i?vli 'gust fauns coo fld be iiia'rosta'lled)
Amend icl ) Countertop r Surfaces Exception; cfollowing
to read as follows:
Countertops and Work Surfaces.
In kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms, dining rooms, and similar areas of dwellingits,
receptacle outlets for countertop and work surfaces that are 300 mm (2 in.) or wider shall
be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through ()() and shall not be considered as
e receptacle outlets required y 2 ®2()a
®rte purposes of this section, where using multioutiet assemblies, each 300 mm (2 ino) of
ultioutlet assembly containing two or more receptacles installed in individual or
continuous lengths shall be considered to be one receptacle outlet,
(1) Wall Spaces.
Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm
(24 in.) measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space. The location of the
receptacles shall be in accordance with 21 ®2( jj
52 C 3
l.
Exception M3,.a Receptacle outlets shall not be required directly behind a range, counter-
mounted cooking unit® or sink in the installation described in
Figure 210.521C)IV.
(REAS(''in an ama with a c'oncept Win(Yow mlfl
configurath�)n over the,i�.(njntertop i,; ru°)t the only option as there are ch,ivices ovailablelbr
a �: ornplk?nt installation)
Amend Article 210.52 (C) (2) Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Surfaces: Change
the following to read as follows:
Receptacle outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall
be installed in accordance with ZIQ.52(C 3 . If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve
an island or peninsular countertop or or surface,-pFavlskm+s-&ha443,e���
a chapter 3 wiring method shall be installed and supplied from a
Small Appliance Branch Circuit to a Listed Outlet Box in the Peninsular or island Cabinet at
an Accessible Location, for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or
peninsular countertop or work surface.
(1?E114SON FOR GIMVGEtal darl fm,m lrt the ptovy,�Sicins t 111?�(;) fru- positivie, optf(�Iirws fb erlforceirerii t
,,and'
Amend Article 210.63 (B) (1) Equipment Requiring Servicing.; change the following to read as
follows:
(B) Other Electrical Equipment.
In other than one- and two-family dwellings, a receptacle outlet shall be located as specified
in 210.63(B)(11 and (13)(2).
(1) indoor Service Equipment.
The required receptacle outlet shall be located within the same room or area as the service
MEMEM
(2) indoor Equipment Requiring Dedicated Equipment Spaces.
Where equipment, other than service equipment, requires dedicated equipment space as
specified in 110.26M, the required receptacle outlet shall be located within the same
room or area as the electrical equipment-aod-sha44wA-4e-eon4+����
(REASCM F'OR il." f IA AIGE - ti�) �:iu iiiif' y thatthis ii Iiwt any piractical nnethodfoi, enforicern ent
Add New Article 220.7 Load Cakulations add the following:
Article 220.7 Load Calculation
A load calculation shall..be provided ukgn reSLLLesit when modifications to the electrical
installation occur.
(REASON FOR C'NANGE: to provide SUfficient infornwlioii,t aiis to the adeq� �cy of existii'ig
cqxi,iditJons fw', the rnodflicadons proposed ar-id the (a���mdty of: �:)ower
I)r()ductk)n, Systerns used'��0111� Qpdona�� staridby/ I!Jad(Lfl) Llse)
Amend Article 230.85 (C) Emergency Disconnects: Change the following to read as follows:
Article 230.85 (C) Emergency Disconnects. For one- and two-family dwelling units, an
emergency disconnecting means shall be installed.
(C) Replacement.
Where service equipment is replaced, all of the requirements of this section shall apply.
Exception: Where a
_pLe-exis _Q 6, only meter
Ang installation is Code CoajLliant with 23Q.7
sockets, service entrance conductors, or related raceways and fittings are replaced, the
requirements of this section shall not apply.
(R6111SON A,,I)R (,,'H,4,N(3E:tci1 (�Jarily that thiem are pire,,exisbing flmt were approved but weirle 1110t
(,',0Cfi2 CornpIii aint aind �ivhein ulii,iodifiled shall COMpIy IM01 (�bde)
Amend Article 410.118: Change to add the following exception:
410.118 Access to other boxes.
Luminaires recessed in the ceilings, floors, or walls shall not be used to access outlet, pull, or
junction boxes or conduit bodies, unless the box or conduit body is an integral part of the
listed luminaire.
Exce tion: removable luminaires with a minimum measurement a
f.22 in. X 22 in. shall be
grmitted to be used as access� to outlet ull,'unctio�nboxesor conduit �bodie�s.
(REASON A'',W ("'HANGE: To ) wldtfl ri), :, a d Www° vide niore positive wti waw: .f'bw: njbr :erne ° t and
approval This will allow iaccess to xeis rwt' integail with the lurniw n 'i . I h; rneasuremieni
afigns wvif °w 11he fini fts° acf� °ess w°w ww°:ww e a lay in ceiling ni (°sure ient in 1.10 601)(4).
Amend Article 422.31 (8): Change the following to read as follows
422.31 Disconnection of Permanently Connected Appliances
(B) Appliances Rated over 300 Volt -Amperes Appliances Rated over 300 Volt -Amperes. For
permanently connected appliances rated over 300 volt-amperes, the branch -circuit switch
or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch
or circuit breaker is within sight from and is readily accessible to the appliance it serves or
is capable of being locked in the open position in accordance with 110.25 and is readily
accessible to the ap... lianceF,it serves.
Informational Note No. 1: For appliances employing unit switches, see 422.34.
Informational Note No 2: The followin means of access are considered to constitute readil
accessible for this code change whenconformin tothe additional access re uirements of
the I Codes:
(1) Al ermanent stair,
(2) A201 -down stair with.a minimum 300 lb. 136 k j ca acitw m
(3) An access door from an gpper.floor level.
(REASON
ESON (.:)R CHANGE:.1 .6 :dw1arity and ,r,vidwww pogyit A�ww
wiionw.fm:qlbenwwwfwi and
Amend Article 500.8; change to read as follows:
500.8 Equipment. Explosionproof or dust -ignition proof equipment shall not be permitted for
use at temperatures lower than -250C (-13°F) unless they are identified for low-
temperature service.
Informational Note No. 1: It is im ortant that ins ection authorities and users exercise more
than ordinary_care with re and to installation and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between ex losion
properties and i nition tem erature the two are independent re uirements.
Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion
roof ordust-i nition roof a upment ma not be suitable for use at temperatures lower
than -2VC -13'F unless they are identified for„ low -tem erature service. However at low
ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location
classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following:
(1) Equipment listing or labeling;
(2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection
agency concerned with product evaluation; or,
(3) py S ecial Permission Onl a Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such
as a manufacturer's self-evaluation accom anied b an owner's engineering judgment or
an en ineerin iud -gent signed and sealed Under Supervision b a Qualified State of
Texas Licensed ProfessionalEn ineer en a ed_ rimarily in the desi nor maintenance of
electrical installations as referenced by TBPELS 137.59 a bas acce table b the AHJ.
Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates
demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special
conditions of use, and other pertinent information.
[Remainder Unchanged)
(PEASCM FOR i.°MAIG ° 11 was :°eviii ed to riefilect new la ingu'uwage and rearrarigernerit of i°.im:wt
Amend Article 505.7 (A); change to read as follows:
505.7 (A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and
design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be
performed Su ervision b a ualified State of Texas Licensed
Professional EnLin en a ed primar in the desi n or maintenance ,of electricalw
installations as referenced by TBPELS 137.59 a b as acceptable bathe AHJ.
(1) GO TO TBPE LAW FOR THE DEFINITION OF AN ENGINEER
(REAS()i iii"1101G mm ` overo n vi���us w:�:°yenc� nent. with i.h 4.hanglo betterdefine the
qualifications gmi
Amend Article 690.9 (D): Delete exemption
690.9(D) Transformers. Overcurrent protection for power transformers shall be installed in
accordance with 705.30(F).
thn
Emeeption; A Pewer- &Gn&fer-.w_eic 144th G eur-Fent FGting en Me side cennect-io-d tQw_kqrd
inteFoetive inverter- eutpW�- not k&s thGn the r-Gte-d G -Ga -tin 09 US gutput eun;ent ef the
inverter, :sh be peFmitted m 4-h-e-ut eix&PFC-ur4;ent protection #enq th-e inw-PP462 r..
(IIIIEASGM 1!!GI!i C1 IA]'YGE: is ttiat this reii''i'mves 11'ie reqL14 em'rii:!iiits for 240-21(C) k)r' transfi Nii'mT 1111H
secoincl4iles �Aflheni the Illinveliiteill s L125% II UtPLA mssii'rmafler ti'mritl m'atirmgj
Amend Article 695.6 (A) (1): Delete exemption:
695.6 (A) Supply Conductors.
&Geption; The :5uppiy eendueter-s within the f4e pun9p r-eeng 6hGoll p9t Bhe Fequired te n9ee
er-
(REASON FOR CHAAIGTc�m acid chwity and provide more positive .,m mei ent6mement and
apprc�ival. All Fit e Pump rocurps are not Fire Rated as on a// 111 sides Thery are Fnijit Clif'rents
that couhl exceed 1 501000-19(Z(011) timps and protection qf theseServicel Condtu,&Prs is
essentiell and conflict with calmer 230 70(A)(1))
Amend Article 705.8 System Installation: Change the following to read as follows:
705.8 System Installation. Installation of one or more electrical power production sources
operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity shall be performed only by
qualified personsDuring, the installation there shall be on site one of the followin
(1) A erson holdin a Master Electrician License issued bythe Texas OE
and. ggzulqtion.
(2) (2LA person holdin a Journe man Electrician License issued b the Texas De artment of
Licensing and Regulation.
(��IEAS(1M 1!!Ui C1 1AINIGE: � lwse aiii� e speciahzed systenis as eviclenced by the Code,, W'fldh contilill M
mii'is'141afloiii m"eqt,flreirnerfts 1i om d''iaj�)'h!ii' 6, Spei�Jal Eqii.fipin ieii',it aii'id diapteii, 7 SIIIIecial
Con&IJc)rks)
Amend Article 705.80 Power Supply Source: Change the following to read as follows:
705.80 Power Source Capacity. For interconnected power production sources that operate in
island mode, capacity shall be calculated using the sum of all power source output
maximum currents for the connected power production source. Solar photovoltaic (Py)
and wind systems shall not be included in the sum caj�dt
(IIIIEASON 1U:l Ci to kie(!Ill�) unrehaWe piiilm,wflon im t"d" car lfiie ca��ctflation as 705
ii:ii eates corfl:fiq�fts with alll standby systems.)
END 2021 NEC AMENDMENTS
Attachment H
Amendments to the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Property
Maintenance Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the
IPMC. Underlined tvoe is text inserted. wed thF9 Oh type is deleted teed frem._112
(M tart denotes reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
Amend Section 101.7 (A] 102.7 Historic Buildings. Change to read.
[A] 102.7 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing
buildings or structures designated as historic buildings where such buildings or structures
are judged by the code official to be save and in the public interest of health, safety and
welfare. Notwithstandin the rovisions of this Section all other desi n re ulations of this
licensin re uirement of the rentalro erties shall a I includin re„istration and basic
life safety requirement such as: smoke detectors carbon monoxide detectors staircase
handrails electrical service conformit from meter base to anel clutter obstructin
exit in routes and other such safet factors which do not constitute substantial structural
alterations.
e::r.W,rorrr Carry overftoni „ mvia its ihi:.riir° n)
Amend Section 102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards. Change to read.
[A] 102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall
be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes and standards when s ecificall
ado ted _.shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.8.1 and 102.8.2.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing
of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall apply
(Reason: Legal wording &.., w ".,ccwjnrz e locally t:u.� ,f.. r”l Wri r..mi"a;adments aiil J.ewith
Amend Section 107.4 Violation Penalties, to read as follows:
[A] 107.4 Violation penalties.
Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any
of the requirements thereof, shall be +.,.d .ykhin the limits n yided by state 9F
mss. shall be guiltv of a misdemeanor„amu on conviction shall be fined in�an
some not to exceed two thousand dollars 2 0.00 and Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Amend Section 107 Violation, add:
Section 107.6 Violation tate ories.
I. Life safety violation. A violation of the nuisance code, health code Fire Code or
Building Code that represents an imminent threat of death or in'ur to persons on
the premises of a sin le-famil or multifamil dwellin
2. Critical violation. A minimum housin standard violation or a health code violation
that is ca able of causinE or contributin to in'ur or illness ofoccu�ants�.
3. Noncritical violation. A minimum housin standard or minor health code violation
that:
a. Reresents defects dama a or deterioration in or on a structure; or
creates conditions thg_May contribute to unsanitar conditions affectin
occupant health.
C. Noncritical violations shall not be enforced unless the condition has a
demonstrable im act on health sanitation or safety
Section 107.7 Violations: application; Dgepalt and report of inspections.
1. The owner of a remises that is substandard commits an offense. The occu 'ant of a
substandard Rrqpj§gs commits an offense if the occu ant causes or has caused the
-remises to be substandard.
2. It shall be a violation for an owner or occu ant of arremises or multifamil dwelling
to occuo or allow the occu ation of an structure-gLbuilding that has been
placarded as substandard bj the City.
3. A person commits an offense if the erson knowinl or with criminal negligence
violates a rovision of this code.
4. In addition to im aosin . a criminalpenaltv, the City shall have the ower to enforce
an provision of this article and an alicable provision of this Code under the
revisions of subchapters B and C of cha'ter 54 of the Texas Local Government
Code. No enforcement remed shall be exclusive of an other remed the Cit ma
have under state law or City ordinances.
Whenever a routine ins ection is made for an aIle. ed violation at a jremises or
multifamil dwellin thendin s shall be recorded on a form in accordance with
section 109.4.1. The owner or ro ert mana er or otherperson in chary a of the
ro ert shall be'rovided with a co of the ins section re ort either in erson or
b mail. Notice of the aIle ed violations shall be served in accordance with section
109..4.2. The inspection re ort ma establish violation cate ories as defined in
section 107.6, which shall be corrected within a time as established in section
107.7 6._The completed inspection re ort form is a ublic document that shall be
made available for public disclosure to an Jerson who re uests it accordin to law.
6. Aviolation listed in a notice of violation issued under section 109.4 shall be corrected
in accordance with the time s ecified in the, notice of violation sublect to the
following:
a. A life -safety violation shall be corrected within 24 hours of the issuance of the
notice of violation.-
b.
iolation.b. A minimum of 72 hours shall be allowed for the correction of a critical violation;
and
c. A minimum of 30 dais shall be allowed for the correction of a noncritical
violation.
d. The code official ma modif cpm liance timeframes based on the severity of
the condition availabilit of contractors and other ractical considerations
non.."ill°l��°�ridc(�d voli'�iil.�h.u��.�ui.sj
Add Section 301.2.1 Responsible Parties:
Section 301.2.1 Responsible pa,rties. An owner of a remises remains liable for an violations
or conditions that create contribute to or result in substandard conditions regardless of
the actions of an occu ant or ainv vrivate a reement that attempts to assi nor Bele ate
res onsibilit for maintenance or cpm liance. No a reement between an owner and an
occu ant shall relieve either art of res onsibilit under this code.
Offenses.
a. Owner ResgRonsibbility. The owner of a premises that is determined to be substandard
commits an offense when the owner has notice of the condition and fails to take
reasonable action to correct it.
b. Occu ant Res _onsibilit. The occupant of a premises commits an offense if the
occupant causes contributes to or has caused the premises to become substandard.
(Reason:
b ii a �`,� that, both owners i,andoryL,'cuparp�ts share itl „,,;,Wponsaib fiI 6if n�it�li�nlaining sP
andstynitar)e
conditions, and to en,",Uire that code czw.p,dian(.!ie cannot be avokleid �rprivate lease agreements or dele, ation of di ities,)
Amend Section 302.4 Weeds to read as follows:
302.4: Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant
growth ^w^^« ^{ that creates a condition detrimental to ublic health or safetp
includin L� but not limited to conditions that:
• Create a fire hazard;
• Harbor rodents, insects, or other vermin;
• Obstruct visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
• Impede drainage or create stagnant water conditions; or
• Otherwise pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of occupants or the public.
For sur ores of this section the cit ma rel u on the acrea a of anv lot as shown in the
official records of the appraisal district for the countv in which the ropertv is located.
Noxious weeds shall be prohibited.
Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs
provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Exception: On tracts of land Rreater than fivej5j acres includin an ri ht-of-wa easement
or draina a ditch uncultivated sass weeds or brush ma row to a height exceeding,
twelve 12 inches except within:
• One hundred 100 feet ad•ai cent to or„alon an dedicated ublic street or
• One hundred 100 feet from any propertyline adjacent to a lot containing, a
structure used for residential commercialor u� blit fur oses
Within these areas vegetation exceedin twelve 12 inches in hei ht shall be resumed to
create a condition detrimental to public health or safely.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having control of the property to abate such condition after
proper notice of violation has been served, the owner or responsible party shall be subject
to enforcement in accordance with Section 107.3 and applicable law.
If the condition is not corrected within the times ecified in the notice of violation the Citi
mai ,in accordance with state law:
• Enter the ro ert.
• Cut and remove the weeds or ve etation and
• Assess the costs of such work a ainst the roert and or theITresponsiblg art
(m a.mon: sl mibfi�ioliwiw„ height'', k4 s , n„de.flm., met.,: wni:l consi�tenc,y w�� mr.tmm,. W .the
Amend Section 302.8 to read as follows:
Section 302.8 Motor Vehicles.
Except as provided for in other regulations, the parking, keeping, or storage of inoperative or
unlicensed motor vehicles on any premises, and the presence of vehicles in a state of
major disassembly, disrepair, stripping, or dismantling, shall be re ulated in accordance
with Cit of Paris Code ofOrdinances Article 8.11 "Junk Vehicles.” The painting, repair,
or major mechanical work of vehicles where such activity creates fire hazards, f� luid
dischar a or unsafe conditions shall only be conducted inside an approved structure or
similarly enclosed area designed for such purposes.
Exception: A vehicle of any type may undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided
all such work is performed inside a structure or enclosed area a -Ad approved for saki
emeses that use and in compliance with Article 8.11.
RP"��a. '(;)rr m:° don,""mi,s t.e,'w'" across C(")C�fes
Delete Section 304.2 Protective treatment.
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i��m.��..,m�um�:. ��� !mw�����.m�!�Ww�'��i�nWw~.iW�'� ��m ������I�.�,��� �. wu.��.m w m �.����im.����� �.. w�..��:��m �.w � .)
Amend Section 302.9 Defacement of property to read as follows:
302.9 Defacement of property.
A person shall not willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any
structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking,
carving or graffiti.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of
maintenance and repair in accordance with Artcle._8.03 of the..city ..code of ordinances
Delete Chapter 4 in its entirety
mmWw,n: iWmWn, mm(Iu�ipter 111 are notenjorcelotileunder �`am� tl.m
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the Gty � ,nmi "I ng reglai(�u,s ui�u,?d consfrt,im..iill vp suindardsI heire,f6re,, retaining
the /P6,7C would cmate duplhtyljii�m tmif p�4entj'ficts with exisling ��w
forthcoming ordinasices,,)
Add Sections 504.3.1 and 503.3.2:
504.3.1 Failure to Correct Plumbing. Hazards- Water _Service Disconnection.
Where a_plumbjnLsystem hazard identified under Section 504.3 is not re aired correctedr or
otherwise mitigated within.the time eriod s ecified b the code official or where such
condition oses an immediate threat to ublic health safet or the_gpjajb�lewatersu _ I_y,
the code official is authorized to order the disconnection or termination of water service
to the structure until such hazard has been correctedandaivroved.
Conditions warranting disconnection may include, but are not limited to:
..........
1. Cross -connections or un rotected connections between potable and non- otable water
sy std?
2. Backflow or back
jihona e conditions)
3. Broken leaking or deteriorated plumbing creating contamination or structural dama e
4. Im ro erl installed lumbin s stems that create a risk to occupants or the ppublic water
supply;
5. Failure to maintain required backflow prevention assemblies or devices,•
6. An condition determined by the code official to pose a risk of contamination to the public
water system.
The code officialeffect such disconnection.
Restoration of water service shall not occur until the hazardous condition has been corrected,
iRsected and a roved b the code official and. where a licable,Lhe Cit 's water utirity
or authorized rgpjgsentative..
504.3.2 Compliance with State Re Mations.
All jflumbing systems, cross -connection control measures and backflow wrevention devices
shall as Commission on Environmental
ualit TCE includin but not limited to rules overnin ublic drinkin water s stems
�41
cross -connection control., and backflow prevention as set forth in Title 30 Texas
Administrative Code (TAC , Chapter 290.
Where conflicts occur the more restrictive
(Protects pi,fbfic he��dfh ii�npd integrify, ofthe nniniirlpt�d watet, supply, by, proidih�fing e*rciemenf
authority ti��) tyiiYdress unc��n-rected phimbing tu�wztyr&;, iiii(IugYing iiiI,"ross corinectjt,pns and
conlamination n5ks, in ii��u��cor&�ince vvith TCEul
Q regtitions tind acceptem�J public Tvi�yfer
systein stiandards.)
Amend Section 506.3 to read as follows:
506.3 Grease interceptors.
Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be maintained in accordance
with this code and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Grease interceptors and
automatic grease removal devices shall be regularly serviced and cleaned to prevent the
discharge of oil, grease, and other substances harmful or hazardous to the building
drainage system, the public sewer, the private sewage disposal system, or the sewage
treatment plant or processes. Records of maintenance, cleaning, and repairs shall be
available for inspection by the code official.
All owners and operators of rease interce ors and rease removal devices shall com 'I with
the Ci f Paris Fats Oils and Grease FOG Pro 8ramjncludin but not limited to:
1. Re istration of all :rease interce Mors or rease removal devices with the Cit
2. Participation in re uired ins ection ro ram_s includin annual or more fre uent
inspections as determined b the Cit
3. Compliance with all maintenance cleanin and recordkee Jin rg _ uirements established
by the FOG Proram and
4. Submission of records or re orfs as re uired b the Cit,L.
Failure to corral with the Citr's FOG Pro ram re uirements shall constitute a violation of this
code.
(Protects the wmanit!�I�u „.weWnuve,s.ystemil,inil�.f'a,.:mted'"ater I.eoImiIL.t pi.m..ess",..m bpensuring proper
" i w i, tw � ��� °!�°� W�"�"i�WuWWrvW "� Wil'"�t"�� iim
'
��iWi��'�'��m�"��W�;"„m rv��.'m �;�.�iW'�Wi�rr illi�a��il� i�g�� uV u i w
���.�..,r,u�;,, :��: r„. ��.��m ? anti ������ '� ✓��������"������i '�'�W ���':." Vw'�i�"��,„�,;°��m iV�.�,ll''��,u��i '"������� ei�. ma�nag'"n'",s "nt
Add Sections 506.4, 506.4.1, 506.4.2 and 506.4.3:
506.4 Sewer system hazards.
Where a sewer or draina e s stem in a structure or on the remises constitutes a hazard to the
occupants the structure ad'acent ro erties orthe ublic b reason of leaka a blocka e
im ro er connection ille al dischar a deterioration, dama a or similar conditions the
code official shall reiuire such conditions to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
506.4.1 Failure to Correct Sewer Hazards Service Disconnection.
Where a sewer s stem hazard is not re aired corrected or otherwise miti ated within the
time period s ecified b the code official or where such condition ss an immediate
threat to ublic health safet the sanitar sewer s stem or the environment the code
official is authorized to order the disconnection or termination of water and or sewer
service to the structure until such hazard has been corrected and a roved.
Conditions warranting disconnection ma _w nclude but are not limited to:
1. Illegal or un ermitted connections to the sanitar sewersItem
2. Connections of stormwater roundwater roof draina e, and drains or surface runoff to
the sanitar sewers stem
3. Dischar a of arohibited substances includi- -zrease oils chemicals or hazardous
materials,
4. Broken collapsed, �or leakiin sewer lines causing unsanitary conditions or
infiltration 'exfiltratiorr
5. Sewer backups or overflows caused b defective or im ro erl maintained s stems
6.An condition determined b the code official to ose a risk to ublic health. s�afet� or
the municipal sewer system.
Restoration of service shall not occur until the hazardous condition has been corrected
ins ected and�ajroved _by the code official and where a licable the Cit 's utilit or
authorized representative.
The code official ma coordinate with the Cit 's water utilit to effect such disconnection.
506.4.2 Ille al connections rohibited.
It shall be unlawful to construct maintain or use an connection to the sanitar sewers stem
that is not in com liance with this code the Cit 's ordinances ora roved construction
standards. All unauthorized or ille gal connections shall be removed or brou ht into
comiliance as directed b the code official.
506.4.3 Com liance with State Re ulations.
All sanitary sewer connections dischares and wastewater s stems shall com I with
a licable re ulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental QyAlft 7CEC
including but not limited to rules overnin wastewater collection s stems and 'rohibited
dischar es as set forth in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code TAC Cha iters 217 and 305
and an a licable retreatment or dischar a re uirements.
Where conflicts occur, the more restrictive re uirement shall a I
.. oteo�����,ts public . health,ei s m''I .�v:;„t„.. systein)/ibiluresland reclu ” s"invironniiia""" li tal
inipacts by . pri.ohibiling illegal connections, :.�onirolfin irnprzzw W :. s(� 'har .s', I S Id p rovi'din
Insert the following dates into Section 602.3 Heat supply:
November 1 to March 1.
Delete Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces.
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7. ., )
Add Section 604.3.2 and 604.3.2.1:
604.3.2 Failure to correct electrical hazards; service disconnection.
Where an electrical system hazard identified under Section 604.3 or 604.3.1 is not repaired,
corrected, or otherwise mitigated within the time period specified by the code official, or
where such condition poses an immediate threat to life, safety, or property, the code
official is authorized to order the disconnection of electrical service to the structure until
such hazard has been corrected and approved.
Conditions warranting disconnection may include, but are not limited to:
1. Exposed, damaged, or deteriorated wiring creating shock or fire hazards;
2. Electrical systems or equipment damaged by water exposure and not properly repaired
or replaced;
3. Improper or unsafe electrical installations;
4. Overloaded circuits or inadequate service creating fire risk;
5. Tampering with electrical equipment, meters, or service;
6. Any condition determined by the code official to present an imminent danger to
occupants or the structure.
Disconnection of electrical service shall be coordinated with the serving utility provider.
Restoration of service shall not occur until the hazardous condition has been corrected,
inspected, and approved by the code official and, where applicable, the utility provider.
604.3.2.1 Emergency disconnection authority:
Where an imminent hazard exists, the code official may order immediate disconnection
without prior notice.
;m
(Reason:
"m w;m ., .,,,i .„,'^s /ft properq, y, enf6rcerypent
o .wl,,, 'W VJwi5cIC Wnie"t,l. immlecl.i,'td
si,:,rvice, vd�er ;w ul1W conditions e,xi. t or am m 4 f ° rrec P,I J. inclucfing those, r+ wl inti g
Amend Section 605.2 to read as follows:
605.2 Receptacles.
Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and remote
receptacle outlets. E
Feeeptaele 9F a Fereeptaele with a gFOUna fa .i+ U*+ inteFFUpteF. Every bathroom shall
contain not less than one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have
ground fault circuit interrupter protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the
appropriate faceplate cover for the location.
�,eu':��iu.s,u,n: c.'di�n.fies that outlet req��,fir"�rne�na!,..m for lound�ry areas apply to n". vy, construction and
^v�m.u, i.. u,,�. �.„ �. .. i..� ^ , . tlm r.' rig^u ... ::m "„� iYlw .� m i�r
r witted.d alto:l d°;itftm.md d�atens,u�,��wi� I,��,,Ir„� I.,�� : ��� "iiiw�,��:�° wwd.�v i'd��^)ijo sii stiu ° ire
thti't �vere compliant d1a the fir: w': ci�mstn,isliors This approachreel d t's ishn-cal kwco
Delete Section 606 in its entirety:
(,ue,'io,ur Section 06 is fid.„,wtapplicable t"d°"w tyuu("''.uiwl uesidLliu ntii6.yl sfr,wud "ftuwre,.m Yvil."iwi, City i,"II"nR'°u?m f"?Ol"'m
notbeen��st.�wh,nfl,y w m,r`.t,i p�rd"..) visiom D,II .i. �t.io n ovoids
wi� n��"�e��it°y gi.ihitio "a""
m
w dm,nsitjons wdtphfle IEd onj�ing that anpv ju?sm,:fh:i'h.,ww qf eldw,mtw. n.m ekw..vk:tor..„ w r...mi,rndd°:
equipirnent ., wotdd be ,:m „.'ft.d .,,(V' aiply vv"'.' till al,Ncabitl btifi,flding d�uw,w,dannl.` "rit.a,n,fl°fort.„.s
at the,, tirniici�
Delete section 703.3.1 Fire blocking and draft stopping.
(Re:o,wu„ Fi:d�.wd.,,w� and I,.�:sti 1opp,i:::.. t,1.w:all : c°wncIea1,!''':Id vvithin wall, floor, iiin :'ei in
m
ttssembfie"w d,Irui to nftlif' d°mauw'",hill,+" occ,,l,1::1ssible )1:6r. inspection mtunti:illmrvu nc u*r wr” pert),,,u,
trulintenance or�u'"'��emenlimpractical to
e,n., ",w,rre�.)
Amend Section 704.3.1 to read as follows:
704.3.1 Emergency impairments.
Where unplanned impairments of fire protection systems occur, appropriate emergency action
shall be taken to minimize potential injury and damage. The impairment coordinator shall
implement the steps outlined in Section 901.7.4 of the International Fire Code.
The fire code official shall be notified immediate) upon discover of an such imaairment.
The fire code official is authorized to take anv action deemedm necessar to protect life and
propgqyZincludingbut not limited to:
1. Orderin,the evacuation or vacation of the structure*
2. LLJM!t1ng, or restrictin occu anc
3. Reguirin implementation of a fire watch*
4. Rea:uirinp, temporarysafe uards or alternativerotection measures and
5. lsKsging, orders necessarto miti ate the hazard until the fire rotection s stem is restored
to service.
Failure,to com 'I with such orders shall constitute a violation of this code.
(Retisiiwn: rpolifictititm pilf,fire pro�lelctlon systil:m? in,if��c�lirmer�ts cin,irf outhoilzes
the ffiv cale lflkicil to take clicim, includhu'� Orc?ccl fpculcy
relnidi ctons, to pi clilluipt opertV, dlurincrsysterj,�iiotitage5.)
END 2024 IPMC AMENDMENTS
Attachment I
Amendments to the 2024 International Code Council Performance Code (ICCPC)
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2024 International Code Council
Performance Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the
ICCPC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lim thee„^"+•,~^ is deleted +o..+f.- .!Y'D!
Red text denotes reasons for amendment and are informational purposes only
No amendments to the ICCPC except for inserting City of Paris into Section 101.1 Title.
These regulations shall be known as the Performance Code of [NAME OF
n RISDIGTIQN- the Cit Of Paris Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
END 2024 ICCPC AMENDMENTS